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VCR Functions

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Warning:

Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

ANT-OUT

ANT-IN

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

L

Y

C

B

C

R

L

R

R

ANT-OUT

ANT-IN

VCR

DVD/VCR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

L

Y

C

B

C

R

L

R

R

R

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Connect

1

Audio/Video cables

(not supplied)

RF cable

(supplied)

(Back of TV)

(Back of Recording DVD/VCR*)

(Back of another source)

or

2

Connect

*Front input jacks are also available

1) Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.
2) Insert a tape with its record tab into the recording

DVD/VCR.

3) Press 

the SPEED button 

on the remote control

of the recording DVD/VCR to select the desired
recording speed (SP/SLP).

4) Select the "L1" or "L2" position on the recording

DVD/VCR.
• To use the input jacks on the back of this unit,

select "L1" position by pressing 

[0], [0], [1]

on

the remote control or 

the CHANNEL buttons

.

• To use the input jacks on the front of this unit,

select "L2" position by pressing 

[0], [0], [2]

on

the remote control or 

the CHANNEL buttons

.

5) Press 

the REC/OTR button

on the recording

DVD/VCR.

6) Begin playback of the tape in another source.
7) To stop recording, press the 

STOP/EJECT button

on the recording DVD/VCR, then stop playback of
the tape in another source.

Hint

Hint

• For best results during dubbing, use the front panel controls whenever

possible. The remote control might affect another source’s operation.

• Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type connectors.

Standard audio cables are not recommended.

• You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, or other audio/video

component with A/V outputs.

• “L1” or “L2” is found before the lowest memorized channel. (Example:

CH02)

• “L2” input jacks are on the front of this DVD/VCR.

Copying a Video Tape

– 13 –

• If there is a power failure or the DVD/VCR has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting

and all timer settings will be lost.

• If a tape is not in the DVD/VCR or does not have the record tab, the TIMER REC light flashes and timer

recording cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable tape.

• If a tape ends during timer recording, the VCR will stop, eject the tape, and switch to the DVD mode automati-

cally as the TIMER REC light flashes. (If the DVD power is off, the VCR will become STANDBY status).

• When all timer recordings are finished, the TIMER REC light will flash.
• When timer recordings are set, the TIMER REC light will appears. To use the VCR as usual until the time for

the recording, press the SUBTITLE/T-SET button so that the TIMER REC light disappears. Press the VCR/TV
button to choose the VCR position. Select either VCR or DVD mode, then continue with the other features as
described in this manual.

If you want to use the DVD player during a VCR timer recording or while the TIMER REC light is on or
flashes.

• You can use the DVD player while the TIMER REC light is on or flashes, or during a timer recording. Press

the POWER button to turn on the DVD. Press the DVD button on the remote control to choose DVD mode,
then continue with the other DVD features as described in this manual. You don’t have to set the TIMER off to
use the DVD only.

Hint for Timer Recording

Summary of Contents for Sylvania DVC840E

Page 1: ...ettes and Discs 5 Playable Video Cassettes 5 Playable Discs 5 Unplayable Discs 5 Connections 5 RF Output Channel 5 Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box 6 Connection to an Audio System 6 Connection to a...

Page 2: ...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one...

Page 3: ...a Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up...

Page 4: ...s ammonia or abrasive CLEANING DISCS When a disc becomes dirty clean it with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not wipe in a circular motion Do not use solvents such as benzine thi...

Page 5: ...mal CD layer can be delivered The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered Any other discs without compatibility indications If channel 3 is already occupied for bro...

Page 6: ...bove Then play back a tape Refer to Playback on page 11 To view one channel while recording another 1 While you are recording on the DVD VCR press the VCR TV but ton 2 At the cable box or satellite bo...

Page 7: ...jack of a decoder or audio receiver DVD only VIDEO IN jack Connect a cable com ing from the video out jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio visual source laser disc player video disc player etc...

Page 8: ...me at a time To advance playback one frame at a time To pause disc playback To pause disc playback To pause tape playback or recording To stop playback To stop playback To stop playback or recording T...

Page 9: ...ss the VCR button on the remote control Verify that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit VCR MODE Note Pressing only the OUTPUT button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control You MUST...

Page 10: ...memo rized in this unit by using the CHANNEL buttons If AUTO SET UP appears on the TV screen again check the cable connections Then press the B button once again Y Yes es Press the MENU button to exit...

Page 11: ...are recording on the DVD VCR press the VCR TV button 2 At the cable box or satellite box select the channel you want to view If you have connect ed the DVD VCR to a cable box or satel lite box refer...

Page 12: ...C SPEED AM B PM Select AM or PM 7 7 Repeat the procedure in steps 5 and 6 to set the end time Select the desired channel Timer Recording If you have connected the DVD VCR to a cable box or satellite b...

Page 13: ...ty shielded cables with RCA type connectors Standard audio cables are not recommended You can use a video disc player satellite receiver or other audio video component with A V outputs L1 or L2 is fou...

Page 14: ...SELECT Hint Hint To cancel Auto Repeat follow steps 1 2 above Then press the B button so that OFF appears beside AUTO REPEAT Press the CLEAR C RESET button to exit If menu remains on the TV screen at...

Page 15: ...utton Resume message will appear on the TV screen Press the PLAY button play back will resume from the point at which playback was stopped To cancel resume press the STOP button one more time during t...

Page 16: ...urrent track number Total tracks Elapsed time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Elapsed time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Layer numbers appears o...

Page 17: ...ingle digit tracks 1 9 press a single number eg track 3 press 3 To play track 29 press 10 2 9 of the Number buttons Using the SEARCH Using the SEARCH MODE MODE b button utton 1 1 Track Search Using th...

Page 18: ...our programs are still stored until either the disc tray is open or power is turned off To repeat the current track in the program press the REPEAT but ton repeatedly until TRACK appears during playba...

Page 19: ...during CD playback DVD CD CD 1 1 STEREO AUDIO PLAY Each time you press the AUDIO button Stereo Sound mode Camera Angle This unit allows you to select a subtitle language if available during DVD play...

Page 20: ...splay QUICK ENTER ENTER SETUP SETUP PARENTAL PASSWORD Please enter a 4 digit password SETUP AUDIO DRC DOWN SAMPLING DOLBY DIGITAL ON ON ON SETUP DISPLAY TV ASPECT STILL MODE ANGLE ICON AUTO POWER OFF...

Page 21: ...OFF ON TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX STILL MODE AUTO ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON 4 3 LETTER BOX AUTO ON OFF TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX STILL MODE AUTO ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON 4 3 LETTER BOX AUTO...

Page 22: ...eneral children can be played back Levels 7 to 2 Only DVD softwares intended for general use and chil dren can be played back Level 1 Only DVD softwares intended for children can be played back with t...

Page 23: ...tape Cannot remove the tape Check if this unit is in the VCR mode If not press the VCR button on the remote control to switch the mode No picture Connect the video cables firmly Insert a correct video...

Page 24: ...s DURATION PARTS FUNAI CORP will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase Two 2 years for Picture Tube Certain parts are exclude...

Page 25: ...en la toma ANT IN de DVD VCR Pantalladeltelevisor Mando a distancia VCR VCR o VCR 1 1 MENU PROGRAMAR AUTOREPETIR OFF AJUSTE CANAL B AJUSTE DE RELOJ SELEC IDIOMA MENU AJUSTE DE RELOJ MES DIA A O 0 3 HO...

Page 26: ...cto en el modo de grabadora de v deo Para borrar los marcadores Para borrar los marcadores Disco compacto Para retirar el N de estado en la entrada de programa Para borrar los n meros entrados incorre...

Page 27: ...OUTPUT button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control Press the DVD button on the remote control Verify that the DVD O...

Page 28: ...To search track To search time CD To rapidly return to a location of disc Search the markers CD To select the recording speed To select channel The 10 button has no effect in VCR mode To clear the ma...

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