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    Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6).
    1DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 34)
    is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the remote for
    VCR mode.
    5 4 2
    3
    Press CH , or NUMBER keys
    to select the channel.
    If channel number is over 100, first press 100 key
    then the other 2 digits.
    For “LINE” input, see p. 35.
    Press SPEED
    to select the record speed (p. 4).
    SP = Standard Play
    SLP = Super Long Play
    Press REC
    to start recording.
    (The VCR REC Light-up Indicator lights on DECK),
    To edit out unwanted scenes, press PAUSE/STILL
    to pause, and again to resume recording.
    You cannot view another channel during recording.
    Press STOP
    to stop recording.
    It is not possible to record from DVD/ Video CD/ CDto VHS tape using DECK.
    Watching one channel and recording another is not
    possible when using Cable Box or DSS Receiver.
    After 5 minutes in Pause mode, DECK stops to protect a
    tape and video heads.
    *Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
    press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
    Record on a Tape
    Remove loose or peeling labels
    from tapes to prevent tape jam.
    Light-up
    Indicators
    Record using DECK buttons
    4
    2
    Select
    Channel.
    Press REC
    to start
    recording.
    Press STOP/EJECT to stop. This video recorder, equipped with HQ
    (High Quality) system, is compatible
    with existing VHS equipment.
    Only use tapes with the 
     mark.
    Only tapes tested and inspected for
    use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour machines
    are recommended.
    1Insert a tape.
    Note
    Notes
    One Touch  Recording (recording in progress),➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛press REC repeatedly to set the recording length
    (30 min. ~ 4 hours) (see right).
     DECK shuts off after the preset record length.
    Record one station, watch another,➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛press VCR/TV on the remote
    (change to TV mode),
    ➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛select channels at TV (recording continues).
    Select Channels at DECK
    (In Stop or Rec. Pause mode)
    ➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛press VCR/TV on the remote
    (change to TV mode),
    ➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛select channels at DECK.
    Play a disc while recording a tape.➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛insert a disc during recording,
    ➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛press DV D, and then press PLAY.
    
    Basic Operation
    Normal Rec0:301:00
    1:302:003:004:00
    Press REC repeatedly
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    Basic DVD Operation
    Ready Checklist
    All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15)
    DECK is plugged in.
    If DECK is connected to an audio amplifier,
    turn the stereo system’s power on.
    *1Interactive DVD...
    May include multiple camera angles,
    stories, etc.
    4Press   or
    NUMBER keys (see
    below) to select title,
    and press 
    SET or
    PLAY to start playing.
    Press PLAY to start playing.
    Disc tray closes automatically.
    3
    The PLAY Light-up Indicator
    lights on DECK.
    You may also close tray by
    pressing 
    OPEN/CLOSE.
    Data reading time differs with
    each disc.
    
    
    Pressing SET or PLAYis not necessary when
    using NUMBER keys.
    Operation using DECK buttons
    Press PLAY.
    Insert a disc.
    Press
    OPEN/CLOSE.
    Press STOP.
    6
    Press
    POWER.
    4
    1
    33, 7
    DVD
    REW/
    SLOW- FF/
    SLOW+
    PLAY
    PAUSE/
    STILL
    STOP
    POWER
    OPEN/
    CLOSE
       10
    NUMBER
    keys
    VSS
    MENU
    SET SELECT
     
    TITLERETURN
    Press DVD to select DVD mode.
    1The DVD mode Light-up Indicator lights on
    DECK.
    If a disc is already inserted, go to step 3.
    (Depending on the disc, playback may start
    automatically.)
    Press OPEN/CLOSE *,
    and then place a disc into the disc tray.
    2
    Hold disc by its edges
    only (p. 6) with printed
    side up and use guides
    to place into tray.
    Use     3” (8 cm)
    or      5” (12 cm) disc.
    1
    2DVD-RAM ➡ see p. 42
    To return to menu (play stops)Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN. (DVD)
    Press RETURN. (Video CD)
    Press STOP to stop playing.5
    6Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.
     Using NUMBER keys starts play automatically.
    The number of available titles varies with each disc.
    1 digit number 1 1
    2 digit number 12     10 ➛ 1 ➛ 2
    Press 
    SKIP+ | or SKIP- | to go to next or
    previous menu screen.
    SKIP function not available with all discs.
    Please refer to disc jacket for operation information.
    SKIP+ 
    SKIP- 
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    *2Video CD with playback control...
    Particular scenes or information can be
    interactively selected from a menu that
    appears on the screen.If an interactive DVD*
    1 or
    a Video CD with playback
    control*
    2 is used and TITLE
    MENU appears, go to step 4.
    CatsSamuraiFriend
    Music
    TITLE MENU
    CatsSamuraiFriend
    Music
    TITLE MENU
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    Please read the disc jacket for operation information.
    If a single sided disc is placed in upside down, “THIS
    TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED. PLEASE
    INSERT A DIFFERENT DISC” is displayed.
    Remove disc and press DECK POWER off when not
    in use.
    Disc continues to rotate with menu displayed even
    after play is done. Press STOP to clear menu display
    when finished with menu.
    Forward/Reverse Scene SearchPress FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-  during play.
    Press PLAY to release.Starting forward/reverse search during play
    started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.
    Search speed, slow at first, increases with each
    additional press of the button up to 5 levels.
    Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track SkipPress SKIP+ | or SKIP- | during play.
    Each press skips a chapter (DVD), track (Video
    CD/CD) or Program/Play List/Marker (DVD-RAM).
    [DVD / Video CD / CD]
    Pressing SKIP- | once midway through a
    chapter/track returns to the start of that chapter/
    track. Each additional press skips back one
    chapter/track.
    Pressing 
    SKIP | or | during play started
    from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.
    Notes *Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
    press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again.
    V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound)
    Press VSS in DVD mode.The Surround sound effect can be changed by pressing
    VSS repeatedly as shown by the figure below.
    Surround sound effect is available in DVD mode only.
    Turn off the surround effects on the other equipment.
    V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect, with some
    discs.
    Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
    Sound will only come from the two front speakers if
    V.S.S. is on.
    Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two
    front speakers only. The effect is broadened
    and sound seems to come from virtual
    speakers on either side if the disc has surround
    signals recorded on it.
    Note
    Power turns off after DECK has been in
    Stop mode (DVD) for about 5 minutes.
    Auto-Power Off Function
    When  appears on the screen while a button is
    being operated, it means that the corresponding
    operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc.DECK memorizes the point where STOP is
    pressed (STOP 
     is flashing on screen).
    Press PLAY to resume play from this point.
    Pressing STOP again or opening the tray
    cancels RESUME, however, RESUME is not
    canceled when power is turned off and on.
    RESUME works only with discs for which elapsed
    play time is displayed during play.
    When a DVD-RAM still picture is played back, the
    counter will not be displayed, however RESUME will
    function.
    Resume Function
    Still Picture or PausePress PAUSE/STILL during play.
    Press PLAY to release.DVD/Video CD : DECK will enter still picture mode.
    CD : DECK will enter pause mode.
    Frame by Frame Picture (DVD/Video CD)Press PAUSE/STILL in still mode.
    Press PLAY to release.Each press advances picture one frame.
    Hold button down for consecutive frame advance.
    Whether pictures are advanced by “FRAME” or
    “FIELD” is selected automatically. (See p. 54.)
    Slow Motion Picture (DVD/Video CD)Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- in still mode.
    Press PLAY to release.Slow motion speed, slow at first, is increased
    with each additional press of the button up to
    5 levels.
    Reverse slow motion is not available for Video CDs.
    [DVD-RAM]Pressing SKIP- | once midway through a
    program/play list returns to the start of that
    program/play list. Each additional press skips
    back one program/play list.
    Reverse  Skip                  Forward SkipCurrent playback position
    Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/Track
    Program/Play List Program/Play List Program/Play List
    Reverse  Skip                  Forward Skip Current playback positionMarker
    Basic Operation
    1. Do steps 1-4 (previous page).
    When menu appears, press STOP.
    2.Press NUMBER keys to select desired track
    (play begins).
     Check disc for track numbers.
     Press “1” to start at beginning of disc.
    To Resume Menu use,Press STOP and press PLAY, then the menu
    will be displayed.
    Now, go to step 4 (previous page).
    Enjoy Video CDs featuring
    playback control without using
    menus (Video CDs only)
    SURROUND OFFSURROUND1
    SURROUND3SURROUND2
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    Timer Recording
    Press PROG*
    to display Program.
    Press PROG
    to end programming.
    3 1
    DAILY
    131
    31
    12
    SELECT     /      
    Selection Order
    WEEKLY
    (SA)WEEKLY
    (MO) WEEKLY
    (SU)
    14
    Example
    Today
    3) Set remaining items,
    press SET
    to set START/ STOP times,
    CH (channel) or LINE
    input (p. 35), and tape
    speed (SP, SLP).
    Then press 
     to select.
    To Enter More Programs,
    press 
    to select and
    press SET
    to set an unused program
    number, and then repeat
    step 2.
    Or
    Press PROG
    to exit.
    Ready Checklist
    All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15)TV and DECK are plugged in.Clock set correctly. (p. 18)Tape has record tab intact. (p. 6)Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.)
    (➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛      
     The VCR mode Light-up Indicator lights on DECK)
    Sufficient tape remaining for recording time.
    When timer is set, the TIMER Light-up Indicator lights on DECK.
    When timer recording star ts, the VCR REC Light-up Indicator lights
    on DECK.
    You can set Timer Recording with the power on or off.
    “TIMER REC WILL START SOON” appears on-screen for 2 minutes
    before Timer Recording starts. If DECK is in DVD mode, no message
    appears, but the VCR REC Light-up Indicator will flash.
    2
    VCR
    SET
    SELECT 
    ADD/DLT POWER
    PROG
    Light-up Indicators
    1) Press .
    2) Set record DATE,
    press 
     to select:
    1~31= one time, or
    DAILY=Monday~Friday,
    or WEEKLY= same time
    each week.
     See selection order left.
    VCR REC Indicator VCR mode Indicator
    TIMER Indicator
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    To Replace program...
    To Clear program...
    Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents:
    (Recording is not in progress)
    or
    Press ADD/DLT. *Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
    press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
    1
    2
    3
    Press to select number.
    To cancel a Timer
    Recording in progress...
    Repeat Step 2 (p. 24)
    to set new programs.
    Press PROG
    to end the programming.Hold down STOP in VCR mode for
    a few seconds to cancel the Timer
    Recording.
     ( The TIMER Light-up Indicator
    goes out on DECK.)
    Any future daily or weekly recording
    will be performed as programmed.
    NotesPress PROG
    to display Program List.
    4
    VCR Operation
    Important notes when using DSS Receiver
    When recording programs via DSS Receiver, DSS Receiver must be left on.
    When recording programs via an antenna or cable, DSS Receiver must be turned off.
    If you are using a Cable Box, the VCR’s channel for Timer Recording must be set to the
    Cable Box input channel and Cable Box must be manually set to the desired channel.
    Cable Box power must be left on.
    2 minutes before Timer Recording is performed, “PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC”
    appears and TIMER Light-up Indicator flashes.
    Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and DECK is in Stop mode.
    If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be
    canceled. If “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION” appears
    on-screen, please re-enter the timer programs.
    If the start time for Timer Recording comes up during recording and playing back,
    Timer Recording will not be performed.
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    MONO broadcast
    Normal monaural sound broadcast.
    SAP broadcast
    Secondary Audio Program (sub
    language) broadcast. Select SAP
    audio mode for the sub language.
    MTS Stereo broadcast
    Multi-channel Television Sound
    Stereo broadcast. Select STEREO
    audio mode.
    If stereo broadcast is weak and
    display flickers, select MONO audio
    mode for possible better results.
    MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast
    Multi-channel Television Sound
    Stereo (main language) and
    Secondary Audio Program (sub
    language) broadcasts are being
    received simultaneously.
    Select STEREO or SAP audio mode. The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-
    screen displays.
    The signal being received is indicated with a “
    ” mark while
    the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
    Receivable Broadcast Types
    MTS Broadcast/  VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System
    Equipped with ®-TV
    Noise Reduction for
    true MTS reproduction.
    ®-TV Noise
    Reduction is required
    for good stereo
    separation and audio
    fidelity. 
    ® is a
    registered trademark,
    and is licensed by 
    ®
    Technology Licensing.
    Connection
    Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on pp. 12 ~ 15.
     You can use TV connected to a Stereo amplifier and speakers instead of Stereo TV.
    To display the broadcast signal being received,
    ➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛ press DISPLAY*.
    AUDIO(SAP/Hi-Fi)
    DISPLAY
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    VCR Operation
    Audio Mode for Recording
    1
    2
    Make a recording.
    See p. 21.3
    Audio Mode for Playback
    Start playback.
    See p. 20.
    Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound.
    Standard stereo tapes will playback in monaural sound.
    To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the DECK AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to a stereo
    TV or an external stereo amplifier and speakers. (See pp. 12, 14.)
    If tracking is adjusted during playback, Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audio.
    Hi-Fi and normal audio playback volume level may differ.Arrow indicates
    selection.Refer to “Receivable Broadcast Types”
    on p. 26.
    Arrow indicates selection.
    Select “HIFI (L/R)” or “HIFI (L)” or
    “HIFI (R)” to listen to stereo recordings
    in stereo sound.
    Select “NORMAL” for monaural sound.
    Display disappears after 5 seconds.
    Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi)
    to display audio mode.
    (Display disappears after 5 seconds.)
    Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly
    to select desired mode.
    Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi)
    to display audio mode.
    Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly
    to select desired mode.
    Notes*Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
    press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
    1
    2
    3
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    Multi-Brand Control Feature
    The Remote Control can be set to control some Televisions.
    Find your TV Brand Code Number on the
    following page.
    Set up for TV control,➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛hold down TV button,
    ➛ ➛➛ ➛
    ➛enter code with NUMBER keys.
    Multi-Brand Control Setup
    Confirm code entry,
    ➛press POWER to turn selected unit on or off.
     See table below for controllable functions in each mode.3 1
    Repeat setup after remote battery replacement.
    Remote will not control every TV made by the
    manufacturer listed. If you get no response, your
    particular unit cannot be controlled.
    There are NO additional codes for the products listed.
    If your product is not listed, then the remote is not
    compatible with that product.Notes
    2
    ModeUnitDVD/VCR TV
    DVD
    VCR
    TVAll
    POWER, INPUT, NUMBER keys,
    ENTER, CH /, VOL +/-EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE  *, DISPLAY,PLAY, STOP, FF/SLOW+, REW/SLOW-,
    VCR/TV, PAUSE
    /STILL, SKIP, AUDIO,
    CM/ZERO, SPEED, REC, TAPE
    POSITION, 
    PAGE, COUNTER RESET After remote is set up, you can select VCR, DVD, or TV
    for the desired function.
    Press VCR, DVD, or TV on the remote.(Table below shows available remote buttons for each mode.)
    Using Multi-Brand Control
    Not all functions listed may be controllable.
    In TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBER keys for channel
    selection.
    NotesVOL
     +/-
    * Bold: VCR FunctionBold Italic: VCR and DVD Functions
       Italic: DVD FunctionNormal: TV
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    VCR Operation
    Some manufacturers use several codes for one brand.
    If the first code entered fails, try the next one listed.
    Some Televisions require you to turn on the power manually. Panasonic...............................................01, 02
    Quasar....................................................01, 02
    RCA ................................................................ 03
    G E .................................................................. 03
    Zenith............................................................. 04
    Magnavox...................................................... 05
    Sylvania......................................................... 05
    Sharp.......................................................06, 07
    Sony............................................................... 08
    TV Brand Code Numbers
    Important Notes
    VCR
    POWER
    ENTER NUMBER
    keysTV
    DVD
    Toshiba.......................................................... 09
    Sanyo............................................................. 10
    Fisher............................................................. 10
    JVC ................................................................ 11
    Hitachi............................................................ 12
    Mitsubishi................................................07, 13
    Samsung....................................................... 14
    Gold Star..........................................15, 16, 17
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    Commercial Skip
    DECK fast forwards (skips) over 1, 2, or 3 minutes
    of recorded tape as desired.
    1Press CM/ZERO in Play mode.
        PLAY
    1st  Press
    2nd Press
    3rd  Press1 min Skip
    2 min Skip
    3 min Skip
    No indication appears on-screen. The skip time can be changed by pressing
    CM/ZERO repeatedly as shown by the
    figure below.
    Index Search
    Note
    If Index Search is started very close to an
    index mark, that index mark may not be
    counted in the search.
    1
    2
    Tape Operation
    Search System
    For each recording, an invisible index
    mark is placed on the tape. A program
    index and information are also included
    for timer recordings. These marks are
    used to access or scan recordings.
    Press SEARCH*
    to display SEARCH
    in Stop or Play
    mode, and then
    press NUMBER
    keys to select
    recording number.
    To calculate number,
    see below.
    Press FF/SLOW+ or
    REW/SLOW- on the
    remote to start
    search.
    Play begins at
    search end.
    To search forward
    or back 1 index,
    press FF/SLOW+ or
    REW/SLOW- on the
    remote while
    screen left is
    displayed (10 sec.).
    To cancel, press
    PLAY or STOP.
     To Calculate Index Number
    Example 1:
    To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
    Example 2:To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
    NOTE: 
     indicates start points of each recording.
    6157234
    17534 62
    Zero Search
    To quickly return to a specified tape location.
    Continue to record, playback etc.
    Press STOP.
    DECK will go into FF or REW mode and
    stop at the last point the Counter was set
    to 0:00:00.
    5 4 3 2 1
    Press DISPLAY during play
    to display Counter.
    Press COUNTER
    RESET on remote at
    desired position to
    reset to “0:00:00”.
    Press CM/ZERO
    in Stop mode to start
    Zero Search.
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