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HV-DX1E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder
PAL
Only cassettes marked can be used with this DVD+VCR.
PAL
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your DVD+VCR and operating it for the first time.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Safety Precautions Beware of moisture condensation WARNING Moisture in the air will condense on the DVD+VCR when you RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely DO NOT OPEN humid conditions — just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) condensation may occ
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Contents Operation with Audio CD and MP3 Discs. . . . . . . 29 Introduction Playing Audio CD and MP3 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Playable Discs .
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Before Use Disc-related terms Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content DVD or additional feature content, or music album. Each title (8 cm / 12 cm disc) is assigned a title reference number enabling you to Video CD (VCD) locate it easily. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Chapter (DVD only) Audio CD Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller (8 cm / 12 cm disc) than titles. In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that A title is composed o
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Before Use (Cont’d) 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 packed at the factory. When setting the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be distorted
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Front Panel Disc Tray (DVD deck) EJECT(Z Z) Insert a disc here. Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. CHANNEL (+/-) To scan up or down through memorized channels. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. Remote Sensor Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. Display window Shows the current status of the DVD+VCR. OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. PLAY (B B) Starts playback of a tape in the VCR deck. DVD/VCR indicator Indicates the active deck. STOP (x x) STOP (x x)
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Display Window CD Audio CD inserted DVD DVD inserted VCD Video CD inserted A y y B Indicates A-B repeat mode. ALL Indicates repeat all mode. ANGLE active. MP3 MP3 disc inserted. PROG. Programmed playback active. TITLE Indicates current title number. CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number. VCR DVD+VCR functions are available and channels are selected at DVD+VCR. TIMER DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC DVD+VCR is Recording. Front panel buttons are loc
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Remote Control DVD/VCR select button OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (Z Z) Select the output source (DVD or VCR) to - Opens and closes the disc tray. view on the TV screen. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. OUTPUT SELECT Cycles through the 3 main output views: Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. DVD, Tuner and VCR. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR SELECT/OK tuner or by the TV tuner. - Acknowledges menu selection. - Displays functions on the TV screen. DISPLAY, CLK/CNT Accesses On-Screen display. DISC M
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AAA Rear Panel AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. AERIAL Connect the aerial using this jack. EURO AV2 DECODER Connect to another video recorder. DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT VHS IN+OUT/DVD OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AERIAL EURO AV2 DECODER R COAXIAL EURO AV1 AUDIO/ RF.OUT L VIDEO DVD/VHS VIDEO OUT OUT Mains lead Connect to a power source. EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO (VHS IN+OUT/DVD OUT)
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Connections POWER: This DVD+VCR operates on a mains supply of Tips 200-240V~, 50Hz. Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved to connect, there are various ways you could connect 13 Amp fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 Amp BS 1362 approved type. the DVD+VCR. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your System
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Connections (Cont’d) Connecting to Optional Equipment Notes – If the audio format of the digital output does not match Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the – To see the audio format of the current DVD in the On- DVD+VCR to the audio left and right in jacks on your Screen Display, press AUDIO.
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Before Operation - VCR part Video channel Set Using your DVD+VCR for the very first time Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on For the following steps we assume that you have just which your TV receives picture and sound signals from connected your DVD+VCR for the very first time. the DVD+VCR through the RF aerial cable. To make tuning TV stations an easy task your DVD+VCR incorporates the Automatic Channel If you have used a SCART lead you will not have to tune Memory System (ACMS
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Before Operation - VCR part How to use the main menu Tuning in TV Stations Automatically This DVD+VCR can easily be programmed by using the Should you wish to perform the Automatic Channel menus displayed on screen. Memory System (ACMS) again please follow the guid- The menus are controlled from the Remote Control ance given on this page. You may tune up to 88 TV Handset. stations into your DVD+VCR. After automatic tuning has taken place please Switch on your TV set and DVD+VCR by press- check
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Before Operation - VCR part Searching will stop when it locates a station. Tuning in TV Stations Manually 5 5 If the station transmits PDC, the station name will In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may be added automatically. be too weak for your DVD+VCR’s automatic tuning Control the fine tuning of the station by pressing D process to find or assign TV stations correctly. or E. This is important because you will only be able to successfully record TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+
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Before Operation - VCR part Changing the order of TV Stations Deleting TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you may After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored with- wish to delete a station. out having to retune them again! The instructions given The instructions given on this page will show you how on this page will show you how you can simply move to easily delete any unwanted TV stations. them into your desired order.
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Before Operation - VCR part Setting the clock Manually To set the colour system The clock in your DVD+VCR controls time, day and Your DVD+VCR is equipped with dual colour standard, date settings for your DVD+VCR. you can play back a tape in PAL and MESECAM. For VIDEO Plus+ system to work correctly the cor- During playback your DVD+VCR detects the colour sys- rect time and date must be set. The clock is set auto- tem automatically. matically during ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory If there is any
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Before Operation - DVD part Temporary Feedback Field Icons General Explanation TITLE Repeat Title This manual gives the basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation CHAPT Repeat Chapter or allow only limited operation during playback. When TRACK Repeat Track (non-PBC Video CDs only) this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, ALL Repeat All Tracks (non-PBC Video CDs only) indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available
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Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Menu Language Initial Settings Select a language for the setup menu. This is the menu You can set your own Personal Preferences on the you see when you press SETUP. DVD+VCR. English Disc Audio General Operation Spanish Disc Subtitle Disc Menu French Press SETUP. Rating German 1 1 The setup menu appears. Italian Country Code TV Aspect Menu Language Disc Audio Original Progressive Scan Disc Subtitle English Digital Audio Output Disc Menu French Rating German
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Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Sound Others Digital Audio Output The DRC, Vocal and PBC settings can be changed. Press 3 3/4 4 to select the desired item and press Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. SELECT/OK. The setting of the selected item is Set the DVD+VCR’s Digital Audio Output according to changed between On and Off. the type of audio system you use. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM” Disc Audio DRC Off Vocal On Disc Subtitle if you connected the D
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Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Parental Control Country Code DVD Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were Rating DVD used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for (See “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 K from 1 to 8, and al
