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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 1
DVD-V85K
Instruction Manual
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 2 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Copy Notification 1. Read these instructions. TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN Federal law provides severe civil and criminal 2. Keep these instructions. FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, 3. Heed all warnings. EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR distribution, or exhibition of copyrighted motion MOISTURE. pictures and videotapes. (Title 17, United States 4.
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents ◆ 7 - DVD Operations ◆ Safety ■ Special Playback Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ■ Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ■ Disc Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ■ Screen Fit Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 6 Feature Summary Disc Type and Characteristics System Features • Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDs, audio CDs, MP3 discs or VHS Tapes. This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: • Watch a DVD while recording a TV show to the VCR. • Remote controls both DVD and VCR decks. • Composite, S-Video and Component video outputs for high connectivity and optimum performance. • RF inputs and outputs
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 8 Front Panel Overview Front Panel Display 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 DVD DECK 11 RECORD 2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE 12 VOLUME / 1 The DVD Deck is selected 11 The VCR Deck is selected 3 VCR DECK 13 ECHO / 2 A DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD is loaded 12 The status of the DVD deck is graphically displayed 4 DVD-VCR SELECT 14 CHANNEL / 13 3D Sound i
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 10 Remote Control Overview Basic Connections In this section, you will connect the DVD-VCR to your television. 1 POWER NOTES: 2 AUTO TRACKING/TRACKING +/- 20 • Advanced Connections are covered in Appendix A. 1 3 AUDIO 4 SHUTTLE <> • Even if you plan to use the S-Video or Component Video Outputs, 2 21 5 MODE, REPEAT you MUST connect the DVD-VCR to your television with 1 6 KARAOKE SEARCH 3 22 either the standard RF or the Line Out connection. Th
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 12 Deck Control Buttons Basic VHS Playback The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. To play a videotape, simply insert it in the VHS deck and press the Play button. Tapes without Record Safety Tabs can be set to play 1 POWER Button automatically when inserted; see page 43. Press the POWERbutton on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 14 Basic TV Tuner Operations Menu Language Follow these steps to change the on-screen menu language to The following buttons are used when watching television via the English, French or Spanish. DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 1 TV/VCR Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal 3 1 Open “SETUP MENU” 1 tuner. With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 1 2 Channel Up/Down 2 Set “Language” Press to change to the next or previ
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 16 Manual Clock Set Tuner Band Setting It is important to set the clock for accurate Timer This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR’s tuner band Recording. to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVDin stop mode, press the SETUP button. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “Clock” 1 Using the up/down and left/right b
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 18 Channel Add/Delete Auto Channel Memory Auto Channel Memory will automatically seek and store all active Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you channels in your area. would like to add, or added a channel you wish to remove. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “Channel” 1,3 1,3 2 Select “Channel” Using the
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 20 RF Output Channel Auto Power Off 1 Open “SETUP MENU” 1 Open “SETUP MENU” MAIN MENU With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. MAIN MENU 2 Select “Option” 2 Select “Option” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “Option Setup,” then press ENTERto select. Option Setup to “Option Setup,” the
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 22 Disc Menu Language Subtitle Language MAIN MENU Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD disc subtitles. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language menus. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. you choose if it is available on a given DVD. MAIN MENU DVD Setup 1 Open “SETUP MENU” 1 Open “SETUP
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 24 Parental Digital Output Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to MAIN MENU If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, your block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an DVD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, but you MUST eight level rating system. enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your MAIN MENU • If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rat
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 26 DTS Dynamic Compression If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, your DVD- Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e. the VCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable this difference between the quietest and loudest passages of a DVD feature in the menu system. soundtrack. This enables you to limit loud noises, such as MAIN MENU MAIN MENU explosions, or raise the volume of quiet passages, such as NOTE: Select “O
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 28 TV Aspect Ratio Black Level The Black Level feature adjusts the reference level of black in the MAIN MENU video signal to one of two choices: Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD • Low - Standard NTSC black level. Yields consistent contrast player will display movies at the appropriate size for your through all sources. television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format. • High - Enhanced black leve
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 30 A/V Receiver Connections Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ll offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete (Play/Pause) button. Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. 1 Still Before You Begin... Press the ll (Play/
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:35 AM Page 32 Disc Menu Navigation Title/Chapter/Time Selection Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select If you press the DISPLAY button during DVD playback, you can Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features, view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position. You such as movie trailers, and information on the cast. Use these can also use this screen as shortcut to select any Title, buttons to make se
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:36 AM Page 34 Zoom Subtitle You can zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification while Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. The watching a DVD. SUBTITLE button provides a shortcut to view and select these options. 1 Open Zoom Magnifying Glass 1 During Playback or STILL mode, press the ZOOM button to display 1 Open Subtitle Menu the “Magnifying Glass icon” on the screen. During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. 1 2 Position Magnifying
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:36 AM Page 36 A-B Repeat Repeat Chapter/Title The A-B Repeat function allows you to repeat any segment of a You can repeat a single chapter, or repeat a complete title. DVD or CD. Simply mark the beginning point (A) and the ending point (B) of the segment you want to review. 1 Open Repeat Menu In Play mode, press the REPEAT button to open the Repeat menu. 1 Select A-B Repeat Function • The current Repeat Mode will highlighted. 1 In Play mode, press the REPE
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00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:36 AM Page 38 Bookmarks Programmed Playback You can insert up to three Bookmarks on your DVDs, so you can Programmed Playback lets you set a custom order for playback of jump quickly to your favorite scene or song. chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD. 1 Open Bookmark Menu 1 Open Playback Mode Menu During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. While in Stop mode, press the MODE button. 1 The “Mark” header will appear on the screen. 2 Select “PROGRA
