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DVD Player+
Video Cassette Recorder
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : GBV441
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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Safety Precautions CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water CAUTION (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. DO NOT OPEN FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi- OF ELECTRIC SHOCK cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Th
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following proce- dures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any
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Table of Contents Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 28 Introduction Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Random. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Repeat A-B . . . . . .
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Before Use Disc-Related Terms Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content DVD or music album. (8 cm/12 cm disc) Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling Audio CD you to locate it easily. (8 cm/12 cm disc) Chapter (DVD only) In addition, this unit can play , Kodak Picture CDs Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-Rs or CD-RWs that than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap- conta
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Before Use (Continued) Cleaning discs Precautions Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic- Handling the unit ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen- When shipping the unit ter out. The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio Y
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Front Panel Controls LINE 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, another VCR). DVD/VCR (output select) Select the DVD or VCR output source to view on the TV screen. REC/ITR (z z) To record normally or to activate Instant Timer Recording. CH (v v/V V) To scan up or down through memorized channels. EJECT(Z Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Cassette Compartment Disc Tray (DVD deck) (VCR deck) Insert a disc here. Insert
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Display Window The DVD deck is selected. A disc is in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when no disc.) Indicates when the Progressive scan is active. Indicates repeat mode. Indicates when the DVD+VCR is locked. DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.(VCR part only) A cassette is in the VCR deck. The VCR deck is selected. [P] DVD VCR REC PM TV Lights when TV mode is active (See page 22.) Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) DVD+VCR is
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Remote Control POWER EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE Turns DVD+VCR ON and OFF. - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. DVD Select the DVD+VCR function mode to TV Control Buttons DVD. - POWER: Switches TV ON and OFF. - INPUT: Selects the TV’s source. VCR - CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel. Select the DVD+VCR function mode to - VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume. VCR. - MUTE: Turns on or off TV sound. INPUT Selects the VCR deck’s source BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M) (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2)
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Connections Panel VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV, amplifier, receiver, or stereo system. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source (AC 120V, 60 Hz). S-VIDEO OUT (D
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Connections Without Cable Box ips If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD+VCR. Use the supplied round connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD+VCR. Use connections described on pages 11-13. coaxial cable to connect between the DVD+VCR’s RF.OUT jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this Please
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Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Optional, Preferred TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on ote the capabilities of the equipment to be connected. You can ONLY watch and listen to DVD playback RF coaxial connection through the connections shown below. Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the S-Video connection antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD+VCR 1 1 to the S-Video in jack
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Connections (Continued) Rear of DVD+VCR Optional, Preferred TV Connections ote You can ONLY listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR A1 A2 X AUDIO OUT) jacks on the DVD+VCR to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifie
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VCR Operation Setup EASY INFORMATION On-Screen Display (OSD) If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provid- Some of these functions will be displayed every time ed along with normal TV signal in your area or during the DVD+VCR is operated. playback of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station ID, program title, and ❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ program details are shown on the TV screen. When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service (XDS) PLAY HI-FI CH 4 signals, press ENTER
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VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options Channel Selection Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthe- 1 1 sized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 Use v v/V V to select the SETUP menu, then press and CATV channels 1-125. 2 2 ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. Preparation: Connect the DVD+VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in Connecting Ant
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VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock ote There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends The DVD+VCR gives you two ways to set the time and wrong date and/or time information and the DVD+VCR sets the date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto incorrect time. Clock feature enables the DVD+VCR to set up the clock If this happens we recommend that you set the clock manually. while the DVD+VCR is turned off. Manual Clock Set Things to know before starting The clock
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DVD Operation Setup Temporary Feedback Field Icons General Explanation TITLE Repeat Title (DVD) This manual gives the basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation CHAPT Repeat Chapter (DVD) or allow only limited operation during playback. When A B Repeat A-B this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, OFF Repeat Off indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on the disc. Resume play from this point Action prohib
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DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Picture Initial Settings TV Aspect DVD You can set your personal preferences on the DVD+VCR. 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays pictures with masking bars above and General Operation below the picture. Press SETUP. 4:3 Panscan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- 1 1 The Setup menu appears. nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off. Disc Audio Original 16:9 Wide: Select when
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DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Sound Others The DRC, Vocal and Auto Play settings can be Digital Audio Output changed. Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Use v/V to select the desired option and then press Set the DVD+VCR’s Digital Audio Output according to ENTER repeatedly to select On or Off. the type of audio system you use. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM if Disc Audio DRC On Disc Subtitle Vocal On you have connected the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO Auto Play Off
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DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Parental Control DVD Country Code Enter the code of a country whose standards were used Rating DVD to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for “Country Code List”, page 38.). children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to Disc Audio Code Set certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated Disc Subtitle U S Disc Menu from 1 to 8, and alt
