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Safety and General Information 3 Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it. Laser Safety: This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
Table of Contents General Information Disc Features Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs and Videotapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 5 Welcome to your TV/VCR/DVD owner’s manual. This manual describes the 27MDTR10S and explains how to use all its features.
Playable Discs and Videotapes Playable Discs The DVD Player of this TV/VCR/DVD will play many types of Discs, including Digital Video Discs (DVDs) and Audio Compact Discs (CDs). It will play MP3 files as well. To play a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the DVD Player of this TV/VCR/DVD.
Before Using the TV/VCR/DVD 7 Remote Control Battery Installation 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control. Slide the lid down and off. Follow the direction of the arrow on the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment. Align the + and – ends as indicated. Replace the battery compartment lid.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR/DVD 1 Hook up your TV/VCR/DVD using one of the connections shown. A Hooking Up Your TV/VCR/DVD with a Cable TV Signal or Outdoor Antenna Connect a Cable TV signal or an antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack. ANT. ANT. B Hooking Up Your TV/VCR/DVD with a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver To view any channel, set the TV/VCR/DVD to the output channel (channel 03 or 04) of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Then, select channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR/DVD (cont’d) 9 C Hooking Up Your TV/VCR/DVD with an Indoor Antenna Indoor Antenna (not supplied, example only) To install an indoor antenna or “rabbit ears” (not supplied), connect the antenna wire to the ANT(enna) Jack on the back of the TV/VCR/DVD as shown. Extend the antenna and adjust its length, direction, and angle for the clearest picture. ANT. ANT. D Hooking Up Your TV/VCR/DVD to Another Video Source (VCR, DVD Player, Camcorder, etc.
Optional Connections Analog Stereo Hookups If you want to hear the TV/VCR/DVD sound through a stereo instead, make this connection. 1 2 3 Audio cables to red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on TV/VCR/DVD Complete the antenna/Cable TV connections. Details are on pages eightnine. ANT. L AUDIO OUT Connect red and white audio cables to the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the TV/VCR/DVD and to the AUDIO IN jacks on the stereo. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
First-Time Setup, Watching TV 11 The TV/VCR/DVD can memorize available TV channels. If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, you do not need to set channels at the TV/VCR/DVD. Set the TV/VCR/DVD to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (channel 03 or 04). Then select channels at the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver. 1 2 1 POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SELECT CH. Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD.
Playing a Videotape Follow these steps to simply play a videotape. Videotape playback options are on pages 32-38. 1 2 3 4 5 Insert a videotape in the cassette compartment of the TV/VCR/DVD. The power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback should start automatically. POWER PICTURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY B to start playback. 9 +100 SPEED Press STOP C to stop playback. Press j / h to rewind the tape.
Playing a Disc 13 Before you begin, turn on the power of other equipment connected to the TV/VCR/DVD. Set a stereo (if applicable) to the correct sound source or channel. Details are on page 10. 1 2 3 4 Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD. The unit will be in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will be on. Press SELECT so the green DVD light appears on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. This puts the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD to open the Disc tray.
Remote Control Buttons PICTURE Button Press to access the picture controls. Details are on page 24. SLEEP Button Press to set the Sleep Timer. Details are on page 40. POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR/DVD. SELECT Button Press to choose TV/VCR or DVD mode. The corresponding light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD to indicate which mode is active. Details are on page 16. POWER PICTURE Number Buttons TV Mode: Press two digits to access a specific channel.
Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 15 CH. (channel) ▲/▼ Buttons Press to select memorized TV channels. Details are on pages 18-19. ZOOM Button Press to enlarge the picture during DVD playback. Details are on page 57. C.RESET (counter reset) Button Press to reset the tape counter to 0:00:00. Details are on page 34. Press to cancel a timer recording. Details are on page 30. SPEED Button Press to choose a tape recording speed (SP or SLP). Details are on page 25. POWER PICTURE 1 SLEEP 2 SELECT 3 CH.
Front Panel Cassette Compartment Insert a videotape here. Disc tray Insert a Disc here. CHANNEL ▲/▼ Buttons Press to select TV channels. Details are on page 11. OPEN/CLOSE A Button (DVD) Press to open or close the disc tray. Details are on page 13. STOP C Button (DVD) Press to stop Disc playback. Details are on page 13. VOLUME ▲/▼ Buttons Press to adjust the volume. D V D POWER VOLUME SKIP/REW PLAY FWD/SKIP SKIP/REW PLAY FWD/SKIP V C R STOP SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL REC/OTR REW PLAY F.
Rear Panel 17 ANT. L AUDIO OUT R COAXIAL ANT. Jack (Antenna In) Connect an antenna or Cable TV signal here. This brings TV channels to the TV/VCR/DVD. If you do not connect an antenna or Cable TV signal to the TV/VCR/DVD (or connect to a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver through this jack), you will not receive any TV channels. Details are on page 8. Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz).
Menu Language, Resetting TV Channels Menu Language This affects the language of the TV/VCR/DVD’s setup menus and on-screen display terms. It does not alter the language of TV programming, videotapes, Discs, or closed captioning. ● Before you begin, put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. Press SELECT so the red VCR/TV light appears on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH. 9 +100 1 2 Press SETUP. SPEED Press ▲ or ▼ to select LANGUAGE.
Adding/Deleting Channels 19 You can delete TV channels you no longer receive or seldom watch. Or, you can add more channels if the TV/VCR/DVD did not memorize all your favorite channels. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear. 1 2 SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. Press SETUP. 9 +100 Press ▲ or ▼ to select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press B. SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Setting the Clock Manual Clock Setting You must set the TV/VCR/DVD clock before you can do a timer recording. Set the clock manually when first setting up the TV/VCR/DVD. Afterward, Auto Clock will correct the time automatically if necessary. If you do not receive a PBS station that carries time signals, you cannot use Auto Clock. Use manual clock setting. Set AUTO CLOCK to OFF. The TV/VCR/DVD will not update the time. The time will remain as you set it. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH.
Setting the Clock (cont’d) 21 5 While the DAY space is flashing, press ▲ or ▼ until your desired day appears. (Example: 7th → 07) Then, press B. An abbreviation for the selected day of the week will appear automatically. POWER PICTURE – MANUAL CLOCK SET– MONTH DAY SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. YEAR 05 / 07 ––– –––– HOUR 9 MINUTE +100 –– : –– –– SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL. MUTE 6 While the YEAR space is flashing, press ▲ or ▼ until your desired year appears.
Setting the Clock (cont’d) Auto Clock Setting You can have the TV/VCR/DVD set the clock automatically using your PBS channel. Once you set the clock, the TV/VCR/DVD will automatically monitor the correct time and date broadcast by the PBS station. 6 POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. Before you begin ... ● Turn on the TV/VCR/DVD power. ● Connect the antenna/Cable TV signal. Details are on pages eight-nine. ● Turn on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable).
Daylight-Savings Time 23 When Daylight-Savings Time (D.S.T.) is ON, the TV/VCR/DVD clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH. 9 +100 1 2 Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTING CLOCK.
Status Displays, Picture Controls Status Displays To see the Tape Counter, Clock, or Channel number on the screen in TV/VCR mode, press DISPLAY repeatedly. The following will occur when Closed Captions are OFF. POWER PICTURE 1 Press DISPLAY once to see the real-time tape counter. After five seconds, only the counter will remain on the screen. To clear it, press DISPLAY twice. SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 9 +100 STOP SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Recording (Videotapes) 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 Place a tape with its record tab intact in the cassette compartment of the TV/VCR/DVD. The TV/VCR/DVD power will come on. If the power is already on and a videotape is in the unit, make sure the unit is in TV/VCR mode. Press SELECT so the red VCR/TV light appears on the front of the unit. Press SPEED until the desired tape speed (SP or SLP) appears in the bottom left corner of the screen. See tape speed details below. Press CH.
One-Touch Recording (Videotapes) A One-Touch Recording (OTR) is an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin ... ● Turn on the TV/VCR/DVD. ● Press SELECT to put the unit in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the unit. ● Insert a videotape with its erase prevention tab in place. Details are on page seven. Rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording. 1 2 3 Press the Number buttons or CH.
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 27 AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks on source unit (VCR or Camcorder) Audio Cable from AUDIO OUT to AUDIO In OP/EJECT HEADPHONE VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO AUDIO OUT Video Cable from VIDEO OUT to VIDEO In 1 Make the connections shown above. Use audio and video cables (not supplied). Connect the source unit (VCR or Camcorder) to a power source after connections are made. 2 3 The VCR or Camcorder will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in the source unit.
Timer Recording (Videotapes) Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR/DVD to record TV programs while you’re away from home. The TV/VCR/DVD will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. You can set a maximum of eight timer recordings. Before you begin, make sure ... ● The clock is set. If the clock is not set, the MANUAL CLOCK SET menu will appear. See pages 20-21 to set the clock. ● Channels are set. Details are on pages 18-19. ● A tape is in the TV/VCR/DVD.
Timer Recording (Videotapes) (cont’d) 29 5 While BEGIN is selected, press ▲ or ▼ to select the hour you want recording to begin. AM or PM will appear with the hour. Choose the AM or PM hour as you need. Then, press B and press ▲ or ▼ to select the minute you want recording to start. (Example: 7:30 PM) Press B. 9 6 -:- -:- -:- 7:30PM -:- -:- -:- -:- - -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- - --------- While END is selected, press ▲ or ▼ to select the hour at which you want recording to stop.
Timer Recording (Videotapes) (cont’d) Extending a Timer Recording To make a Timer Recording start and end later than originally scheduled, follow these steps. 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD if necessary. 2 Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press B. 3 Press RECORD, then press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired program. 4 Press RECORD again. Each press of RECORD will shift forward the beginning/end time by 10 minutes.
Timer Recording Auto Return 31 Use this feature to find the beginning of a completed timer recording. 1 2 Press SETUP. POWER PICTURE Press ▲ or ▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press B. 3 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select AUTO RETURN. Press s or B until ON appears beside AUTO RETURN. To turn off AUTO RETURN, press s or B to choose OFF instead. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH.
Repeat Play (Videotapes) Repeat Play allows you to play a tape continuously. ALL REPEAT will repeatedly play the tape from the beginning to the end. BLANK REPEAT will repeatedly play the tape from its beginning to the first part that is blank for more than 10 seconds. 1 2 Press SETUP. SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. Press ▲ or ▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press B.
Rental Playback (Videotapes) 33 This function enables you to improve picture quality when playing worn cassettes such as rented videotapes. 1 Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press B. Press ▲ or ▼ to select RENTAL. Press s or B until ON appears beside RENTAL. To turn off RENTAL, press s or B to choose OFF. – USER’S SET UP – B RENTAL REPEAT PLAY AUTO RETURN VCR AUDIO TV AUDIO 3 4 SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH.
Zero Return (Videotapes) The tape counter shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds from the point at which the counter was set to zero. The counter time will not change on a blank tape or blank portions on a tape. The “–” before the tape counter indicates the amount of remaining recording/playing time before the counter reaches zero. Follow the steps below to reset the tape counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later.
Time Search (Videotapes) 35 Time Search lets you quickly advance the videotape to a position simply by entering the amount of playback time you want to skip. In the example below, Time Search is set to 2 hours, 50 minutes from the present position. 1 2 1 Insert a videotape. POWER PICTURE Insert a videotape. SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TIME SEARCH. Then, press B. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Index Search (Videotapes) This feature marks the starting point of a recording. It can be returned to easily by fast forwarding or rewinding. ● An Index Mark will be made automatically when you press RECORD. Marks also are made at the starting point of timer recordings and One-Touch Recordings. ● Index Marks are not made if you press k during recording. ● The time gap between Index Marks should be greater than one minute for SP recording and three minutes for SLP recording.
Videotape Playback Features 37 Slow Motion 1 2 Press k during playback to pause the videotape. Then press i / g to start slow motion playback. Sound will be mute during slow motion playback. Slow motion playback will stop automatically after five minutes to prevent damage to the tape. Press PLAY B to return to normal playback. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Automatic Operation Features (Videotapes) The following videotape features are available. Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off When you play, fast forward, or record a videotape to its end, the TV/VCR/DVD will rewind the tape, stop, turn itself off, and eject the tape. If REPEAT PLAY is ON, playback will start again instead. Details are on page 32. The tape will not rewind automatically during timer recording or One-Touch Recording.
Closed Caption (TV/VCR) 39 Follow the steps below to select closed captions for TV programming. Not all TV programs and commercials have closed captions or all types of closed captions (second language, half-screen text, etc.). If closed captioning is not broadcast, you cannot receive it. This does not indicate a problem with the TV/VCR/DVD. Check your TV program listings for shows with closed captions.
Sleep Timer Use the Sleep Timer to program the TV/VCR/DVD to shut off in a certain amount of time. 1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until your desired amount of time appears on the screen with SLEEP. Each press of SLEEP will increase the time by 30 minutes. You may set a Sleep Timer of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. After five seconds, the Sleep Timer information will disappear from the screen. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT 1 CH. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Setting V-Chip (TV) 41 V-Chip Settings You can set the TV/VCR/DVD to block TV channels that you do not want children to access. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP. Then, press B. 2 Press the Number buttons to enter the access code. When entering the access code for the first time or if there has been a power failure, enter default code 0000.
Setting V-Chip (TV) (cont’d) V-Chip Subratings You can select subratings for TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SETUP. 1 2 3 SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP. Press B. SELECT CH. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Setting V-Chip (TV) (cont’d) 43 MPAA Rating Settings You can block TV channel viewing according to the Motion Picture Association ratings. To do so, follow these steps. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 2 Press SETUP. 3 SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEED Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP. Then, press B. – TV/VCR SETUP – SELECT CH.
Setting V-Chip (TV) (cont’d) Changing the Access Code Although the default code 0000 is supplied with the TV/VCR/DVD, you can set your own access code. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 2 3 Press SETUP. POWER PICTURE 3,5 SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH. 9 +100 Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP. Then, press B. Press the Number buttons to enter the old access code.
Multi-Channel Television Sound 45 1 While watching a TV channel, press DISPLAY twice to see the sound status in the top right corner of the screen. STOP POWER PICTURE 12:00AM CH 123 STEREO/SAP SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL. MUTE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● When a program is broadcast in stereo, STEREO appears on the right side of the screen. When a program is broadcast in second audio, SAP appears on the right side of the screen.
Multi-Channel Television Sound (cont’d) Selecting HiFi or Monaural Sound You can set the TV/VCR/DVD to play videotapes in either High Fidelity (HIFI) or Monaural (MONO or single-channel) sound. To do so, follow these steps. 1 2 SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. Press SETUP. 9 +100 Press ▲ or ▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press B.
Multi-Channel Television Sound (cont’d) 47 Setting the TV/VCR/DVD to receive or record in Stereo, Second Audio, or Monaural Sound POWER PICTURE Because TV channels can broadcast in Stereo or Second Audio, set the TV/VCR/DVD to receive and record the channels in the sound mode you prefer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM Press ▲ or ▼ to select TV AUDIO. VOL.
Disc Menus, Title Menus (DVDs) Disc Menus Some DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the DVD or allow you to customize DVD playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, or scene selection. To use the DVD Disc Menu and select playback features, follow these steps. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH.
Fast Forward/Reverse Search (Discs) 49 ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 During playback, press and hold i / g or j / h on the remote for two seconds. ● During DVD playback, pressing and holding i / g or j / h repeatedly will forward or reverse the picture at twice, eight times, 30 times, or 60 times the normal playback speed.
Specific Title/Chapter Playback (DVDs) ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 With a DVD in the TV/VCR/DVD, press SEARCH MODE once. The Title/Chapter Search display will appear on the screen. TT:1 / 4 CH:_ _ /17 POWER PICTURE 2,3 SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Specific Time Playback (Discs) 51 ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 During playback, press SEARCH MODE repeatedly so the Time Search display appears on the screen. TIME –:–:– TOTAL 1:29:00 POWER PICTURE 2 SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Specific Track Playback (Audio CDs) There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specific Track: Use the Number buttons, the SEARCH MODE button, or j / h or i / g. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. POWER PICTURE 1 Using the Number Buttons to Select a Track During playback or when playback is stopped, press the Number buttons to enter the desired Track number.
Paused/Step-by-Step Playback, Resume (Discs) 53 Paused/Step-by-Step Playback ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 2 3 POWER PICTURE During playback, press k. Play will pause and the sound will be muted. SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. When playing a DVD, press k repeatedly to see the picture advance one frame (or step) at a time. The sound will remain mute.
Repeat, A-B Repeat (Discs) Repeat ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 During Disc playback, repeatedly press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears on the screen as shown in the examples below. On a DVD, press REPEAT repeatedly to select REPEAT [CHAPTER], REPEAT [TITLE], or REPEAT [OFF]. On an Audio CD, press REPEAT repeatedly to select REPEAT [TRACK], REPEAT [ALL], or REPEAT [OFF].
Markers (Discs) 55 Use Markers to remember your favorite places on a Disc. To set the Markers, follow these steps. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 POWER PICTURE Play the Disc to within 30 seconds prior to the point at which you want to set the Marker. During playback, press SEARCH MODE three times. The Markers will appear at the top of the screen for 30 seconds.
Subtitles, Camera Angles (DVDs) Subtitles You can select a language for DVD subtitles during playback. You can select only languages that are available on the DVD. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. PLAY STOP DISC MENU RECORD DISPLAY 1 2 ENTER Press SUBTITLE during playback so the subtitle display appears on the screen.
Slow Motion, Zoom (DVDs) 57 Slow Motion ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. POWER PICTURE 1 2 SLEEP During playback, press k. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH. Press and hold i / g for two seconds. Slow motion playback will begin. Press and hold i / g repeatedly to vary the speed of slow motion playback.
Parental Controls Password (DVDs) Parental Controls blocks viewing of DVDs that exceed the limits you set. This feature will not limit viewing if the DVD maker did not code the DVD. So, make sure your DVDs play according to your settings before you allow children access to the TV/VCR/DVD. Follow the steps below to change your Parental Controls password. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.
Parental Controls Levels (DVDs) 59 Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 1 While playback is stopped, press SETUP twice. SET-UP 2-5 1.LANGUAGE 2.DISPLAY 3.AUDIO 4.PARENTAL 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Audio Language, Stereo Sound Mode (Discs) Audio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback if multiple languages are available on the DVD. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 2 POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. During DVD playback, press AUDIO so the audio display appears on the screen. 9 VOL. +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.
Random Playback, Programs (Audio CDs) 61 Random Playback You may play the Tracks of an Audio CD in Random order instead of the order in which they are recorded (1,2,3...). ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM PLAY STOP DISC MENU RECORD MODE While the RANDOM screen appears, press PLAY B. The Tracks will play in random order.
MP3 Playback The TV/VCR/DVD will play MP3 files recorded on a CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) or CD-R (CD-Recordable). ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 1 2 3 4 Put a CD-RW or CD-R with MP3 files in the TV/VCR/DVD. Playback may start automatically. Press STOP C to stop play if necessary.
MP3 Display Information, Track Selection 63 MP3 Display Information You can review MP3 file information during playback. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 1 2 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Album/Track list will appear. The current Track will show in yellow. 9 +100 SPEED Press DISPLAY again.
Random MP3 Playback, MP3 Programs Random MP3 Playback ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH. While playback is stopped, press MODE twice. The RANDOM screen will appear. 9 +100 RANDOM START: PLAY EXIT: MODE SPEED 2 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL. MUTE PLAY STOP DISC MENU RECORD 2 SELECT Press PLAY B to play the tracks in random order.
Audio Settings (DVD mode) 65 Choose the appropriate Audio Settings for your equipment and Discs. These settings only affect playback of Discs in the TV/VCR/DVD. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 While playback is stopped, press SETUP twice. The SET-UP screen will appear. POWER PICTURE 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM SET-UP VOL. MUTE 1.LANGUAGE 2.DISPLAY 3.
Language Settings (DVDs) You can use the LANGUAGE settings to select different languages for the Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as languages for DVD Disc menus. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 POWER PICTURE 2 While playback is stopped, press SETUP twice. The SET-UP screen appears. SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL. MUTE SET-UP 1.LANGUAGE 2.
Language Settings (DVDs) (cont’d) 67 4 Press o or p to select a setting. Press ENTER. ● If you select OTHER at the AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU screen, press four Number buttons to enter the code for the language you desire. Refer to the list below for the correct language code. You can only select other languages for AUDIO, SUBTITLE, and DISC MENU if the language is available on the Disc. ● Each screen can show a maximum of five languages. To see additional languages, press o or p.
Display Settings You can alter the display screens and on-screen messages or adjust the Aspect Ratio. To do so, follow the steps below. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 When playback is stopped, press SETUP twice. The SET-UP screen will appear. POWER PICTURE 2 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. 9 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL. MUTE / SETUP SET: ENTER CANCEL: RETURN SET-UP DISPLAY CONTROLS 1.TV MODE 2.
On-Screen Displays (Discs) 69 Check current DVD information by pressing DISPLAY. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 POWER PICTURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. Press DISPLAY during DVD playback. CH 7/49 0:01:46 - 0:03:27 9 +100 Elapsed playing time of the current Chapter; remaining playing time of the current Chapter CH (Chapter): Current Chapter number / total Chapters SLEEP SPEED 0 +10 C.
Black Level Settings, TruSurround Setting (Discs) Black Level Settings Use Black Level to brighten the black parts of the DVD picture. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. 1 2 POWER PICTURE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT CH. Press MODE once during DVD playback so BLACK LEVEL shows in the top left corner of the screen. 9 +100 SPEED 0 +10 C.RESET ZOOM VOL.
Glossary 71 AUDIO In Jack: jack on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD which is used to receive or record audio from another source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the TV/VCR/DVD memorizes all available TV channels. Then, when you push the CH. ▲/▼ buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.
Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR/DVD, remember the following: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient ventilation.
Helpful Hints (cont’d) 73 Disc cannot play. • Insert a playable Disc. Make sure the Disc is labelled for Region 1 or ALL regions and is NTSC compatible. Details are on page six. • Place the Disc correctly in the Disc tray. If the Disc is one-sided, place the Disc in the tray with the label facing up. If the Disc is two-sided, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up. • Clean the Disc. Make sure the Disc is not scratched or warped.
Specifications General TV/VCR Electrical Specifications CRT : Sound output: 27 inch in-line gun, 110˚ deflection tube Television system : NTSC-M Closed Caption system : §15.119/FCC Video Heads : Rotary four-head Tape width : 1/2 inch Tape speeds SP : 33.40 mm/sec. LP : 16.67 mm/sec. SLP : 11.12 mm/sec.
Limited Warranty 75 TV/VCR/DVD COMBINATION 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange This product can be repaired in-home. attempt to provide service (although there may be a WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available). service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... of purchase.
Index a-b repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 angle button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 56 ant(enna) jack . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9, 17 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 audio button . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 60 audio cd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 audio in/out jacks . .9-10, 16-17, 27 audio settings (dvd) . . . . . . . . . . .65 auto return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 automatic rewind, eject . . . . . . . .38 auxiliary mode (aux) .
