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Precautions

Setup

VCR

Functions

DVD

Functions

Español

Information

INSTRUCCIONES EN
ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.

Supplied Accessories

outlets

Plug in

From TV

From DVD/VCR

Please refer to “Connections” on page 6.

Cable TV

signal

ANT-OUT

ANT-IN

RF cable

(supplied)

(Back of DVD/VCR)

(Back of TV)

Antenna

Connect

(Back of TV)

Disconnect

Antenna

Cable TV

signal

Basic TV Connection

If you need additional operating assistance

after reading this owner’s manual, please call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429

or visit our web site at

http://www.SylvaniaConsumerElectronics.com

Table of Contents

Remote control (NB177UD)

with two AA batteries

RF cable

(WPZ0901TM002)

Audio/Video cables

(WPZ0102TM015 /

WPZ0102LTE01)

Owner’s Manual

(1VMN22700)

Owner's Manual

DVD/CD Player with Video Cassette Recorder

DVC841G

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this unit.

Precautions

Laser Safety ................................................................................. 2

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Important Safeguards ................................................................ 3

Location and Handling ................................................................. 4

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire .......................... 4

Moisture Condensation Warning .................................................. 4

About Copyright ........................................................................... 4

Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs ........................................... 4

Symbols Used in This Manual ..................................................... 4

Maintenance ................................................................................. 4

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About the Video Cassettes and Discs ...................................... 5

Playable Video Cassettes ............................................................ 5

Playable Discs ............................................................................. 5

Unplayable Discs ......................................................................... 5

Setup

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Connections ................................................................................ 6

RF Output Channel ...................................................................... 6

Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box .............................................. 6

Connection to an Audio System .................................................. 6

Connection to a TV ...................................................................... 7

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Preparation for Use .................................................................... 8

Turn on the Unit for the First Time............................................... 8

To Add or Delete Channels ......................................................... 8

Clock Setup .................................................................................. 8

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Function Overview ..................................................................... 9

Front Panel Indicator .................................................................... 9

VCR / DVD Switching .................................................................. 9

Front & Rear Terminals................................................................ 9

Remote Control ........................................................................... 10

Installing the Batteries for the Remote Control ........................... 10

VCR Functions

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Playback ..................................................................................... 11

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Other Operations ....................................................................... 11

Index Search ............................................................................... 11

Time Search ................................................................................ 11

Auto Repeat ................................................................................ 12

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Recording ................................................................................... 12

Recording & OTR (One Touch Recording) ................................. 12

Timer Recording ......................................................................... 12

Hints for OTR and Timer Recording ........................................... 1

Copying a Video Tape ................................................................ 14

DVD Functions

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Playback ..................................................................................... 15

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WMA Playback ........................................................................... 16

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On-Screen Display ..................................................................... 16

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Search Functions ...................................................................... 17

Using Track Search .................................................................... 17

Using Title / Chapter Search ....................................................... 17

Using Time Search ..................................................................... 17

Marker Setup .............................................................................. 17

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Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback ............................. 18

Repeat Playback / Repeat A-B Playback

Random Playback / Programmed Playback ............................... 18

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Special Settings ......................................................................... 19

Subtitle Language / Audio Language / Camera Angle

Black Level Setting / Stereo Sound Mode / Virtual Surround ..... 19

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DVD Setup .................................................................................. 20

LANGUAGE Setting .................................................................... 20

DISPLAY Setting ......................................................................... 21

AUDIO Setting ............................................................................ 21

PARENTAL Setting ..................................................................... 22

OTHERS Setting ......................................................................... 22

Reset to the Default Setting (Except for PARENTAL Setting) .... 2

Information

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Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 23

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Specifications ............................................................................ 24

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Language Code List .................................................................. 24

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Limited Warranty ....................................................................... 24

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Español ....................................................................................... 25

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Quick Use Guide ........................................................................ 27

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Page 1: ...Unplayable Discs 5 Setup Connections 6 RF Output Channel 6 Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box 6 Connection to an Audio System 6 Connection to a TV 7 Preparation for Use 8 Turn on the Unit for the First Time 8 To Add or Delete Channels 8 Clock Setup 8 Function Overview 9 Front Panel Indicator 9 VCR DVD Switching 9 Front Rear Terminals 9 Remote Control 10 Installing the Batteries for the Remote Con...

Page 2: ...gy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modifica tion is made CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA ...

Page 3: ...side 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 static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge u...

Page 4: ...this unit may increase slightly This is not a malfunction Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on this unit In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet unplug this unit immediately and contact the retailer or an Authorized Service Center immediately Do not remove this unit cabinet Touching parts inside the cabinet could re...

Page 5: ...wever depending on the recording status of a disc the disc may not be played back at all or normally the picture or sound may not be smooth etc In this case you need to finalize the disc with the DVD recorder Refer to the manual accompanying the DVD recorder 7 Only the discs recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back Unfinalized discs cannot be played back Depending on the recor...

Page 6: ...e When a picture does not appear on the TV screen repeat step 4 6 Press STOP C to stop playback RF Output Channel Connections Hint The RF output channel does not change when you adjust tracking during playback In case RF output channel changes you can easily switch it back just start the playback again then press and hold PLAY B on the unit for seconds Select this connection when you want to view ...

Page 7: ... If the Audio Video cables are connected to a VCR pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system The COAXIAL DVD AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode After you have completed connections Press the input selector button usually TV VIDEO INPUT or AUX on your TV to switch an appropriate external input channel usually near channel 0 for viewing t...

Page 8: ... has been unplugged for more than 0 seconds No Please wait for a few minutes After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using SKIP CH G K H L or CHANNEL K L If AUTO SET UP appears on the TV screen again check the cable connections Then press B once again Yes Press MENU to exit Refer to Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Bo...

Page 9: ...audio cable here through the coaxial digital audio in jack of a decoder or audio receiver DVD only CHANNEL STOP REV FWD SKIP H GSKIP OUTPUT DVD PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPEN CLOSE PLAY STOP EJECT PLAY REC OTR VCR POWER F FWD REW VIDEO AUDIO Lights up when the inserted disc is being played back Blinks when an unacceptable disc is inserted Lights up when the Timer Recording or an OTR recording has been set ...

Page 10: ... the cursor and determine its position To move the cursor and determine its position To select an item on the VCR Menu To advance to the next VCR Menu To go back one step during clock and timer setting MENU To call up the Menu on a disc To call up the file list WMA To call up the VCR Menu MODE To set black level on off To set virtual surround on off To arrange the playing order or play randomly To...

Page 11: ...1 minute for SP mode 2 minutes for LP mode and minutes for SLP mode To rewind To fast forward Hint for Index Search Time Search These functions are not available during recording Press STOP C to stop the search If a tape ends during a search your search will be canceled and the tape will rewind to the beginning Time Search You can search backward and forward a specific length of time on a tape IND...

Page 12: ...ancel Auto Repeat follow step 1 above Then press B so that OFF appears beside AUTO REPEAT Press CLEAR C RESET to exit If menu remains on the TV screen after step 2 press CLEAR C RESET to exit The Auto Repeat playback will start automatically if you set AUTO REPEAT to ON in the stop mode or PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED Timer Recording Hint If you want to watch one cha...

Page 13: ... usual until the time for the recording press SUBTITLE T SET so that indicator lights off Press VCR TV to choose the VCR position Select either VCR or DVD mode then continue with the other features as described in this manual After an OTR or a Timer Recording has been set this unit operates as follows If a tape runs out before an OTR or a Timer Recording is finished the unit ejects the tape Press ...

Page 14: ...en stop playback of the tape in another source 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 Audio Video out...

Page 15: ...s may be played from title 2 or 3 due to specific programs During the playback of a two layered disc pictures may stop for a moment This happens while the 1st layer is being switched to the 2nd layer This is not a malfunction Hint On DVDs set STILL MODE to FIELD in the DISPLAY menu if pictures in the pause mode are blurred Refer to pages 20 21 Hint Slow forward or reverse speed is different depend...

Page 16: ...eat A B A B repeat ALL Current track number Total tracks 1 36 0 01 15 TRACK 01 T 1 36 0 01 15 TRACK 01 T The name of the file currently in play will be displayed Current repeat setting if active T Track repeat G Group folder repeat A Disc repeat PROGRAM RANDOM or TR Track Current track number Total tracks Elapsed time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Elapsed time of the ent...

Page 17: ...ear a marker select the marker to be cleared at step 2 in the section To set a marker or To return to the marker later and then press CLEAR C RESET Opening the disc tray or turning off the power will erase all markers Selecting AC at step 2 in the section To set a marker or To return to the marker later will also erase all markers SEARCH MODE SEARCH MODE or or ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RETURN For th...

Page 18: ...o that playback restarts from the first track in the original order However your programmed playback can be restarted when you follow the above steps Your 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 REPEAT repeatedly until TRACK appears during playback To repeat the entire program press REPEAT repeatedly until...

Page 19: ...fer to the manual accompanying the discs for details Hint For CD play back only Virtual Surround will not be effective if the sound mode is set to something other than STEREO Refer to Stereo Sound Mode When playing back 96kHz with Virtual Surround function the sound will be down sampling at 48kHz and output as digital audio ANGLE PLAY STOP PLAY STOP MODE ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RETURN Hint Some di...

Page 20: ...LISH PLAYER MENU ENGLISH LANGUAGE Select the desired item 1 QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU ENGLISH TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX PROGRESSIVE OFF DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM ENTER PLAY STOP SETUP QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU ENGLISH TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX PROGRESSIVE OFF DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM OK QUICK SETUP Menu Refer to the sections PLAYER MENU TV ASPECT PROGRESSIVE or DOLBY DIGITAL on page 20 or 21 You can change...

Page 21: ...EO OUT jacks will be distorted or not be output at all 5 TV ASPECT QUICK Default 4 3 LETTER BOX See Hint on the left TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX 4 3 PAN SCAN 16 9 WIDE TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX STILL MODE AUTO PROGRESSIVE OFF ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER STILL MODE Default AUTO See Hint on the right TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX STILL MODE AUTO PROGRESSIVE OFF STILL MODE AUTO FIELD FRAME ENTER ENTER Select the ...

Page 22: ...how the angle icon when multiple camera angles are available during DVD playback AUTO POWER OFF Default ON Set to ON to turn this unit off automatically after 0 minutes of no use ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON ON OFF ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON OFF ON OTHERS ENTER ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON If you have set a password already enter the current four digit password SETUP SETUP ENTER ENTER E...

Page 23: ...rmally Re check the ANT IN and ANT OUT connections See the front page and page 6 Press VCR Press VCR on the remote control to activate it in the VCR mode Check if the VCR OUTPUT light is lit then set it to the TV position by pressing VCR Video or color fades in and out when making a copy of a video tape You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape You are experiencing copy guard protection Cannot remo...

Page 24: ...ge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows DURATION PARTS FUNAI CORP will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase Certain parts are excluded from this warranty LABOR FUNAI CORP will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase LIMITS...

Page 25: ... de TV verifique las conexiones de cable Presione nuevamente B Si Pulse MENU para salir Conecta el cable de la caja de canales de cable o la caja de satélite en la toma ANT IN de la unidad M E N U PROGRAMAR AUTOREPETIR OFF AJUSTE CANAL B AJUSTE DE RELOJ SELEC IDIOMA AJUSTE DE RELOJ MES DIA AÑO 1 0 HORA MINUTO AM PM AJUSTE DE RELOJ MES DIA AÑO 1 0 0 2 HORA MINUTO AM PM AJUSTE DE RELOJ MES DIA AÑO 1...

Page 26: ...Para volver un paso durante el ajuste del reloj y temporizador MENU Para llamar el menu en un disco Para llamar la lista de archivo WMA Para llamar el menú de la grabadora de vídeo MODE Para activar desactivar el nivel del negro Para activar desactivar el envolvente virtual Para disponer el orden de reproducción o la reproducción aleatoria Para activar desactivar el envolvente virtual OPEN CLOSE E...

Page 27: ...the DVD OUTPUT light is lit No Please wait for a few minutes After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using SKIP CH G K H L or CHANNEL K L If AUTO SET UP appears on the TV screen again check the cable connections Then press B once again Yes Press MENU to exit Do you connect the cable from the cable box or the satellit...

Page 28: ...ode ENTER To move the cursor and determine its position To move the cursor and determine its position To select an item on the VCR Menu To advance to the next VCR Menu To go back one step during clock and timer setting MENU To call up the Menu on a disc To call up the file list WMA To call up the VCR Menu MODE To set black level on off To set virtual surround on off To arrange the playing order or...

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