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DVD-VCR
SV-DVD640
STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE
AUX
OK
PAL
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Remote Control Overview STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE OK
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Contents Modifying ShowView Programming . . . . . . . . . .20 Foreword Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . . .21 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 DVD-VCR Overviews Playing Back Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. 10% 75% 40°C HH 5°C Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight. any liquids. extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%). Do NOT place any obje
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Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics • DVD contains excellent sound and video DVD Single-sided 240 min. 12 Cm due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system. Audio Double-sided 480 min. + • Various screen and audio functions can Single-sided 80 min. be easily selected through the on-screen Video 8 Cm Double-sided 160
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STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE Front View of the DVD-VCR 1 2 3 4 AUX 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 DVD DECK 7 STOP BUTTON 13 DVD SELECT BUTTON 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 8 PLAY/STILL BUTTON 14 VCR SELECT BUTTON 3 VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT 9 F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 15 AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK 4 EJECT BUTTON 10 RECORD BUTTON 16 AUX AUDIO L, R INPUT J
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV Display Indicators using the Coaxial Cable 1 2 3 4 5 To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial An indoor aerial A cable television network A satellite receiver ☛ Make sure that both the television and the DVD- 6 VCR are switched off before connecting the 1 The DVD Deck is active cables. 2 A DVD, VCD, CD or SVCD is loaded 1 Remove the aerial or netwo
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite using the SCART Cable Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on or other DVD-VCR using the SCART cable if the the television. You thus: appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples Obtain better quality sound and pictures of
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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Plug & Auto Set up Receiver or Other Equipment Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it 1 AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or will be stored in memory. The process takes a few other equipment into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket minutes. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use. on the rear of the DVD-VCR. After making this connection, select th
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Tuning Your Television for the Setting the Date and Time DVD-VCR It is only necessary to tune your DVD-VCR if you are Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar not using a SCART. used to: Automatically stop programme recording ➢ To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme Scart cable is used, the television must be set to automatically the audio/video mode (AV). You must set the date and time when: You purchase the DVD-VCR 1 Switch on the t
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Setting the Menu Language Presetting the Stations Automatically 1 Open “MENU” You do not need to preset the stations if you ☛ have already set them automatically (see Plug & After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. Auto Set Up on page 8). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: Plug & Auto Set up (see page 8) Automatically Manually (see page 11) You can store up to 80 st
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Presetting the Stations Manually 6 Press OK button. You do not need to preset the stations manually if ☛ Result: A message appears, indicating that any you have already set them automatically. channels already preset on your DVD-VCR will be deleted. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 7 Press OK to start the auto scanning. 2 Press the corresponding , ❷buttons to select the Install option. Auto Setup 3 Press the OK or ❿ to select this option. Y
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Presetting the Stations Manually Clearing a Preset Station 8 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning the If you have stored a TV station: ☛ channels. That you do not require Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed. At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 9 Press the ❷ button, until the DECODER is selected. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. 10 Press the ❿ button to activate or deactivate use of the Result: The Setup menu is di
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Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the Station Table and give different 6 Press the corresponding or ❷ buttons, until the programme numbers to the stations listed according to required preset TV programme is selected. your own preferences. Result: The selected station is displayed at the same time on the television screen. 7 To change the programme number assigned to a 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. station press the OK button on the remote control. Result: T
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Setting the DVD-VCR Output Selecting the Colour Mode Channel Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if select the required system standard. your TV cannot find the pictures. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to reception standard when you select AUTO. adjust the frequency in which information is displayed ➢ When playing back
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NICAM Intelligent Picture Control NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, another language). according to your own preferences. NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the remote control. desired sound. Please refer to page 22. Result:
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ShowView Extend Auto Power off To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off called ShowView EXTEND allowing you to extend the your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not recording time by up to 60 minutes. press any button for the selected time. ➢ Only use if PDC is not available or set to Off. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. 2 Pr
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Selecting the Cassette Type Selecting the Recording Speed If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time You can record a cassette at two different speeds: remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of SP (Standard Play) cassette inserted. LP (Long Play) In Long Play modes: 1 After pressing the MENU press the corresponding Each cassette lasts twice as long , ❷ buttons to select the VCR option. The recording is of a slightly lower 2 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to sel
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Recording a Programme Recording a Programme with Immediately Automatic Stop Before recording a programme, you must have preset This function enables you to record up to nine hours the corresponding station (unless you are recording via (LP) of programmes. an external video source). If you have not done so, Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested refer to pages 10 and 11. length of time. 1 Switch on the television. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded
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Using the ShowView Feature Before presetting your DVD-VCR: 3 Press the OK button. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR Result: The information concerning the programme Check that the date and time are correct is displayed. Insert the cassette on which the programme is to ☛ When using the ShowView function for the be recorded (safety tab intact) first time with stored stations, the programme Up to six programmes can be preset. number flashes. This one time, you must enter the
