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Before Use

Playable Discs

DVD 
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD 
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that
contains audio titles or MP3 files.

Notes

– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-

ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW
discs cannot be played on the unit.

– The unit cannot play discs that contain data other

than MP3 and CD-DA data.

– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the

labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-

shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Notes on DVDs

Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentional-
ly fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays
DVDs according to disc content designed by the soft-
ware manufacturer, some playback features of the unit
may not be available or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.
Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be
played on the unit.

Regional code of the DVD+VCR and DVDs

This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured
for playback of region 1 encoded DVD software.
The region code on the labels of some DVD
discs indicates which type of DVD+VCR can play those
discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or
ALL. 

If you try to play any other discs, the message

“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen.

Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even
though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Note on DTS-encoded CDs

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise may
be exhibited from the analog stereo output. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, turn down the
volume before playing back such discs, adjust the vol-
ume gradually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround

TM

playback, an external 5.1 chan-

nel DTS Digital Surround

TM

decoder system must be

connected to the digital output of the unit.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)

The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, not all chapters may be recorded.

Track (audio CD only)

Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track
is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the
track you want.

Remote control battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two AAA batter-
ies 

with and aligned 

correctly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.

Distance:

About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the

remote sensor

Angle:

About 30° in each direction of the front of the

remote sensor

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Summary of Contents for Sonic Blue DVR4250

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Page 2: ...energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in...

Page 3: ...utlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the pr...

Page 4: ...product is in proper operating condition 23 Disc Tray Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing It can cause personal injury 24 Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on th...

Page 5: ...TS Broadcast 26 Tape Counter Memory Feature 27 Additional Information 27 DVD and Audio CD Operation 28 31 Playing a DVD and Audio CD 28 General Features 28 Moving to another TITLE 28 Moving to another...

Page 6: ...even though their playback is prohibited by area limits Note on DTS encoded CDs When playing DTS encoded CDs excessive noise may be exhibited from the analog stereo output To avoid possible damage to...

Page 7: ...details please contact your nearest dealer Notes on Discs Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface Do not s...

Page 8: ...ous chapter track Press and hold for fast reverse search VCR Rewinds the tape during STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search PLAY Plays back a recorded tape STOP x x Stops playback CH v v V V To...

Page 9: ...is playing back a tape recorded in HI FI CDREC Copy Disc Record DVD to VCR copy is in progress Indicates total playing time elapsed time remaining time or current deck status Playback Pause etc CH DV...

Page 10: ...lays tracks in random order Fast forwards through 30 seconds of recording A B SP EP Repeats sequence Selects recording speed SEARCH Displays MARK SEARCH menu LAST CH Displays last channel viewed EJECT...

Page 11: ...or Another VCR ANTENNA INPUT Connect the VHF UHF CATV antenna to this terminal DVD VHS OUT VIDEO AUDIO Left Right Connect to a TV or A V receiver with video and audio inputs AUDIO OUT Left Right Conne...

Page 12: ...m not supplied and slip the Adapter onto the ANT IN connector The Adapter does not screw on to the DVD VCR it just slips over the connector Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your TV...

Page 13: ...rce selec tor to VIDEO Optional TV Connections Notes You can ONLY watch and listen to DVD playback through one of the following connections For using S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack set the TV...

Page 14: ...eiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD VCR MPEG 2 Dolby Digital and DTS Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver to confirm its capa bil...

Page 15: ...ck and timer recordings are accessible via the on screen menu system The follow ing pages describe the functionality of the on screen menus and displays Menu Selection Your VCR allows remote control a...

Page 16: ...when a stereo tape is played the stereo sound will be heard through the left and right channels If a mono tape is played and the audio output is set to stereo the same mono sound will be heard from b...

Page 17: ...ormation or they send the wrong date and time In this case we recom mend that you set the clock manually Manual Clock Set Example July 5 2002 2 15 AM 1 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear 2 2 P...

Page 18: ...s the on screen display disappears OFF A B ALL TRACK CHAPT TITLE Items Title Number Chapter Number Time search Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle language Angle Sound Function Press...

Page 19: ...Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen Both sides of the picture are cut off 16 9 Wide Select when a 16 9 wide TV is connected Note The Aspect Ratio you select may not be available on all d...

Page 20: ...Vocal settings can be changed Press v v V V to select the desired item and press ENTER The setting of the selected item is changed between On and Off Dynamic Range Control DRC With the DVD format you...

Page 21: ...he 4 digit pass word or change the rating level in order to play the disc 5 5 Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection then press SETUP MENU to exit the menu Password If you change the rating leve...

Page 22: ...udio is automatically muted during special effect modes so there is no sound during search During the high speed picture search modes a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re entering...

Page 23: ...up to 8 pro grams within a period of 1 year For unattended record ing the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times Preparations Turn on the power of both the V...

Page 24: ...n the DVD VCR power off for a timer recording to take place Tip If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR to record the programs you have entered A MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE...

Page 25: ...rder or another VCR recordings to this VCR the rear or Front panel mounted Audio and Video A V input jacks make the connections quick and easy The direct A V jacks will also provide better picture res...

Page 26: ...the indicators will light depending on the MTS broadcast If only the STEREO appears on the TV screen The VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE item is in the...

Page 27: ...e of the remaining tape to be displayed during recording or playback Press CLK CNT until the REM indicator displays on the TV screen during recording or playback Note The remaining tape length indicat...

Page 28: ...r The screen saver picture appears when you leave the DVD VCR in stop mode for about five minutes General Features Note Unless stated otherwise all operations described use the remote control Some fea...

Page 29: ...REPEAT The Repeat Chapter icon appears on the TV screen 2 To repeat the title currently playing press REPEAT a second time The Repeat Title icon appears on the TV screen 3 To exit Repeat mode press R...

Page 30: ...buttons to move the zoom point 3 Press ENTER The zoomed picture appears 4 To resume normal playback press ZOOM repeatedly until the normal picture appears Notes The zoom function may not work for some...

Page 31: ...anguages Note If appears the feature is not available on the disc Programmed Playback with Audio CD Program allows you to store your favorite tracks for a particular disc in the DVD VCR memory Program...

Page 32: ...tain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality Pre recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards There are many different types of recordable disc formats including CD...

Page 33: ...ed when the disc is removed Repeat Playback with MP3 Discs To playback a track repeatedly Press REPEAT once during playback The current track will be played back repeatedly To playback a entire direct...

Page 34: ...sted Correction Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely Insert a disc or tape Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit Select the appropriate video input mode on th...

Page 35: ...V Correction Use ADD DEL CH to restore channels See Channel Selection on page 16 Tighten connections or replace cable Try all CHANNEL SOURCE options See Channel Selection on page 16 for details Turn c...

Page 36: ...Korean 7585 Kurdish 7679 Laothian 7665 Latin 7686 Latvian Lettish Code Language 7678 Lingala 7684 Lithuanian 7775 Macedonian 7771 Malagasy 7783 Malay 7776 Malayalam 7784 Maltese 7773 Maori 7782 Marath...

Page 37: ...or 4 VCR Specification Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system Timer 12 hour display type with AM PM Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec LP 16 67 mm sec EP 11 12 mm sec Tape width 12 7 mm Maximum re...

Page 38: ...al use has the same warranty coverage as stated in this warranty What are the Exceptions This warranty does not cover 1 Normal maintenance service such as video head cleaning 2 Damage from mis use abu...

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