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SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

• Make sure the AC mains lead is plugged in.
• Try another AC outlet.
• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Unplug unit, then plug it back in.
• Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.

DVD/VCR does not operate.

Problems and troubleshooting

Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.

DVD/VCR

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The remote control does not
function.

• Aim the remote control at the remote sensor.
• Operate within approx. 7 meters or reduce the light in the room.
• Clear the path of the beam.
• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.
• Check the batteries are inserted correctly.

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DVD

No picture.

• Aerial connection is not correct or aerial cable is disconnected.
• The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not

set to the video channel.

• Check the unit is connected correctly.
• The video input selector of the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set to

VIDEO (or equivalent).

• Channel is set to the external mode.

No sound.

• Check the unit is connected correctly.
• Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly.
• The unit is in the Special playback mode.

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• Select proper language in the menu options.

Display is not shown in your
language.

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Playback doesn’t start.

• No disc is inserted.
• The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc.
• The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc.

Stopping playback, slow-motion
play, repeat play, or memory play,
etc. cannot be performed.

• Some discs may not do some of the functions.

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6

Noise bars on screen.

• Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.

Try Manual tracking adjustment.

• Video heads are dirty.
• The tape is worn or damaged.

VCR

• The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.
• The unit is in the external input mode.

TV recording does not work.

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Timer recording does not work.

• The time is not set correctly.
• The recording start/end time is not set correctly.
• The TIMER REC has not been pressed (  is not lit).

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29

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No subtitle.

• Some discs have no subtitles.
• Subtitles are cleared. Press 

SUBTITLE

.

Angle cannot be changed.

• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc.

• The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc.

“ ” appears on the screen.

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SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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Problems and troubleshooting/

Video head cleaning

Good Picture

Snowy Picture

No 4:3 (16:9) picture.

• The setup does not match your TV.

No on-screen display.

• Set Display to On.

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No surround sound.

• The setup does not match your stereo system.

The unit or remote operation key
is not functioning.

• Turn off the unit and unplug the AC mains lead for several

minutes, then replug it.

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Playback does not start when the
title is selected.

• Check the Parental control setting.

Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not changed when
you playback a DVD.

• Multilingual language is not recorded on the DVD disc.

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Video head clogging

The video heads are the means by which the DVD/VCR
reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the
unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be
clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be
determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there
is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy).
If this is the case, have the DVD/VCR checked by qualified
service personnel.

Video head cleaning

NOTES:

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE

REAR COVER.

• Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
• To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

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GENERAL

Power supply:
Power consumption:

Weight:
Dimensions:

Input Level:

Output Level:

Hi-Fi Frequency Response:
Hi-Fi Dynamic Range:

VCR section

Video system:
Video Head:
Audio Track:
Channel coverage:
FWD/REV Time at 25˚C:

DVD section

Signal system:
Applicable disc:
Audio characteristics
Frequency response:

S/N Ratio:
Harmonic distortion:
Wow and flutter:
Output:

Pickup:

ACCESSORIES:

AC 230V 50Hz
Operation: 21W
Stand by: 5W
3.6 kg
Width : 430.6 mm
Height : 89.7 mm
Depth : 254.7 mm
SCART-socket:

VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

AUDIO: –3.8 dBm, 50 k 

Ω

Audio IN jack:

–3.8 dBm, 50 k 

Ω

Video IN jack:

1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

SCART-socket:

VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

AUDIO: –3.8 dBm, 1 k 

Ω

Audio OUT jack: –3.8 dBm, 1 k 

Ω

20Hz to 20kHz
More than 75dB

PAL
4 Rotary Heads
Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks / MONO Sound - 1 Track
IreE2-E12, X-Z+2, S1-S41, E21-E69
Approx. 1minute and 48 seconds (with E-180 Cassette Tape)

PAL, NTSC
DVD (12cm, 8cm), CD (12cm, 8cm)

DVD: 4Hz - 22KHz
CD: 4Hz - 20KHz
85dB
0.06%
Below Measurable Level
Audio :

(RCA) –12dB, 1 k 

Ω

Digital Audio : 0.5Vp-p, 75 

Ω

Component video:

Y

:

1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

P

R

:

0.7 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

P

B

:

0.7 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

CD :

Wavelength: 775 - 805 nm
Maximum output power: 0.5 mW

DVD : Wavelength: 640 - 660 nm

Maximum output power: 1.0 mW

Remote control x 1
75

Ω

 Coaxial Cable x 1

Battery (UM-4) x 2

Specifications

• This model complies with the above specifications.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• This model may not be compatible with feature and/or specifications that may be added in the future.

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Summary of Contents for SD-38VBKB

Page 1: ...IONS SOME DOS AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains p...

Page 2: ...olby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of DTS Inc DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license Playback side DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Video CD Audio CD 6 DIGITAL VIDEO About thi...

Page 3: ...ecording pause on off 21 25 34 35 PLAY Playback 20 33 INDEX Search for the INDEX mark of a tape 24 SKIP Skip chapter track to forward or reverse direction 35 REV Rewind Review playback 20 21 35 FWD Fast Forward Forward search playback 20 21 35 REC OTR Recording OTR 25 27 TIMER REC Timer recording On Off 27 29 SP LP Sets the tape speed for recording 25 PLAY MODE Select playback mode 38 39 A B RPT R...

Page 4: ...th less flicker INTERLACED outputs inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy the highest quality DVD picture playback Connecting to an audio system and TV equipped with component video inputs Note In connecting to TV s that are not capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal using the component sockets do not...

Page 5: ...ght Saving Time once you set AUTO TIME to ON Press VCR MENU repeatedly until the TV picture appears on the screen 6 Press or to select AUTO TIME ON or OFF The VCR automatically corrects the clock setting every hour once you set AUTO TIME to ON 18 The Auto setup function see page 15 memorizes all broadcasts to the suit able CH positions However some broadcasts may not be memorized due to weak signa...

Page 6: ...ck During picture search mode there will be noise bars which are caused by the system The Special Playback will automati cally change to normal playback after approx 5 minutes to protect the video tape against excessive wear For example 1 press 30 seconds of tape 2 press 60 seconds of tape 3 press 90 seconds of tape Instant skip Press INSTANT SKIP during playback The DVD VCR will search forward th...

Page 7: ...P Press this button again if you want to resume the recording Attention A safety circuit turns the pause mode off automatically after 5 minutes and the DVD VCR will stop the recording mode 00 00 00 LP 26 VCR Recording a TV Program 1 2 3 VCR indicator lights VCR indicator goes off VCR indicator lights You can record a program using the TV receiver of the DVD VCR and at the same time watch another p...

Page 8: ...REC to cancel the timer program or press EJECT on the DVD VCR to remove the cassette tape During timer recording standby mode the VCR mode cannot be selected To use the VCR press TIMER REC at first then press VCR to change to VCR mode Press TIMER REC again to set the VCR into timer recording standby mode Timer Recording Special Case Weekly e g WKL TUE each Tuesday or daily e g MON SAT Monday to Sa...

Page 9: ... TV screen according to the type of loaded disc In this case check your disc again see pages 6 and 52 Some discs may take a minute or so to start playback When you set a single faced disc label downwards i e the wrong way up and press OPEN CLOSE or PLAY on the unit Reading will appear on the display for a few minutes and then Incorrect Disc will continue to be displayed Some discs may not work the...

Page 10: ...ayback is activated You may not be able to set A B Repeat during certain scenes of the DVD A B Repeat does not work with an interactive DVD MP3 JPEG In case of Video CD with PBC A B Repeat is prohibited To resume normal playback Press A B RPT again Off appears on the screen Play Mode Repeat Off Notes Some discs may not work with the repeat operation In case of Video CD with PBC Repeat function is ...

Page 11: ... play back until the desired language is selected 2 To turn off the PBC VCD see page 6 Press to select Mode then press ENTER repeatedly until Off appear 1Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode 2 Press PLAY MODE again to clear the screen 3 Follow the above steps 1 2 then press ENTER repeatedly until PBC appear To turn on the PBC 1 5 Eng Off 1 2 3 Play Mode Repeat Off Program Playback Mode Off With press ...

Page 12: ... appears Slide show playback The slide show enables you to view pictures files one after another automatically Preparation Set JPEG Interval setting to 5 Seconds 10 Sec onds or 15 Seconds see page 51 1 When PLAY is pressed after the file browser displayed playback begins automatically starting from the first file In this case if the first file is a JPEG file the first JPEG file is played back If t...

Page 13: ...ow playback To select On or Off for Screen Saver function To select On or Off for Night Mode To select On or Off for QSound To select a digital output sound format corresponding to your system connection To select a preferred parental level for the parental setting To change the password To select a preferred video output signal of RGB Component or Progressive To display your 8 character registrat...

Page 14: ...Each setup will be retained in the memory even if you turn the power off Set the new password 1 Press C or D to select Password then press ENTER Enter Current Password screen will appear 2 Press Number buttons 0 9 to input the current password If the password has not been set yet after you purchase this unit it is 0000 3 Then press ENTER Enter New Password screen will appear Press Number buttons 0...

Page 15: ...n display Set Display to On 50 51 No surround sound The setup does not match your stereo system The unit or remote operation key is not functioning Turn off the unit and unplug the AC mains lead for several minutes then replug it 14 Playback does not start when the title is selected Check the Parental control setting Audio soundtrack and or subtitle language is not changed when you playback a DVD ...

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