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DVD PLAYER
Hi-Fi VIDEO
CASSETTE
SD-37VBSB
RECORDER
USER’S GUIDE
DIGITAL VIDEO
2J50101A [EN]Cover 1 27/2/06, 5:38 PM
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service loca
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 plug, extension leads and inter- connections between the pieces of
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Wait! ! e r n u t o s i i o t m a s f Precautions Notes on handling Notes on moisture condensation When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping Moisture condensation damages the DVD/VCR. carton and packing materials come in handy. For fully Please read the following carefully. protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you at the factory. pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of Do not use volatile liquids, such as in
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Notes on discs On handling discs Structure of disc contents Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Playback side Do not attach paper or tape to discs. Video CD/Audio CD Video CD/Audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On cleaning discs Fingerpr
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Notes on discs About this owner’s manual Playable discs This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of This DVD/VCR can play the following discs. this DVD/VCR. Some DVD video discs are produced in a Disc Maximum manner that allows specific or limited operation during Disc Mark Contents Size playback time playback. As such, the DVD/VCR may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the DVD/ Approx. 4 hours VCR. Refer to instruction notes of discs. (single sided disc) 1
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Contents Before using your unit Disc playback operation Playing a disc ................................................. 33 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 2 Zooming/Location desired scene ................... 36 Precautions ......................................................4 Marking desired scenes ................................. 37 Notes on discs..................................................5 Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback.......... 38 Contents ................
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Parts and functions Front VCR/DVD mode selector button OPEN/CLOSE button REC button DVD mode indicator ON/STANDBY button FWD button Disc tray Cassette loading slot Remote sensor VCR mode indicator EJECT button PLAY button REV button CHANNEL / buttons Display window STOP button AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks Rear AC mains read SCART-socket RF IN jack (for VCR/DECODER) (L2) SCART-socket RF OUT jack (for RGB OUT, Composite IN/OUT) (L1) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y/PB/PR) jacks AUDIO (L/R) OUT jac
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Display Display window 1 2 3 4 11 5 10 9 8 7 6 No. Display Description 1 VCR VCR mode of TV/VCR switch 2 Playback (lights) / Auto resume (flashes) 3 Still picture 4 DVD DVD disc is inserted. 5 CD CD is inserted. Clock display (colon[ : ] flashes) 10 : 00 01 : 00 Counter display by hour/minute at VCR/DVD / by minute/second at CD 6 Track number display for CD 2 TV channel position display CH 2 L1/L2/L3 External input display 7 Progressive indicator 8 Timer recording display 9 Video tape is in the
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Remote control Page OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the tray 33,34,54 POWER Power on/off 16 TV/VCR Switch to TV only at Scart connection 26 VCR Select to operate VCR 16 DVD Select to operate DVD 33 CLOCK/COUNTER Change the front Display mode 23 PROGRAM Confirmation of Timer-Recording 29 ONE TOUCH REPEAT Skip back about 10 seconds of DVD playback 35 INSTANT SKIP Skip the unwanted short material of a tape 21 VCR MENU/SETUP Display menu of setup 16~18,49 ZOOM Zoom (for DVD playback) 36 SLOW Slowmotion pla
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Remote control How to install the batteries Use micro batteries type UM-4 (R03/AAA-Size). These batteries are offered as carbon / zinc-type or as alkaline-type. You may use both, but do not mix types. The alkaline type lasts longer compared to the carbon / zinc type but is more expensive. Note: Flat, weak batteries will leak. Corrosive electrolyte will damage the remote control handset. Leak proof batteries will not leak immediately when they are flat. As long as the handset is still working, th
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Basic connection Connect your DVD/VCR to your home's aerial and to your TV-set as shown in the illustration. When you have finished these connections then connect your DVD/VCR to the 230 V / 50 Hz mains. Aerial TV Aerial-Input RF-Input (from To Scart socket house aerial) VCR/DECODER Scart Socket (L2) DVD/VCR RF-Output (to TV) RGB OUT, Composite IN/ OUT Scart Socket (L1) Scart cable AC mains lead 230V/50 Hz (not supplied) Supplied Coaxial cable Connect a TV with the Scart socket In addition to th
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Playback connection The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of SCART socket. Connection to a Satellite Receiver If a Satellite Receiver is used, we recommend the following configuration: Satellite Aerial TV DVD/VCR Satellite Receiver SCART-cable (not supplied) SCART-cable (not supplied) To record from Satellite Re
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Playback connection Component video outputs/inputs PROGRESSIVE outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with 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
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Tuning the TV stations and setting the time and date automatically Plug your DVD/VCR into the mains sup- Preparation ply and it will start to automatically tune • Make sure that your DVD/VCR is connected properly to the TV. • itself in and set the correct date and Turn on the TV and switch the TV to it’s AV channel. time. Plug your DVD/VCR's plug into the mains supply. "Auto" 1 will start to flash in the display. Your DVD/VCR will auto- matically tune itself in and set the correct Notes: time an
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Setting the on-screen language Turn on your TV and select the AV Preparation: input mode. So you can follow the • Press the POWER button to turn on the DVD/VCR. setting on TV screen. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) You can choose from five different languages for the on-screen displays. Press VCR MENU. Press 1 or to select the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then press ENTER. If you use the unit for the fir
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Setting the time and date manually You must set the date and time Preparation: manually for timer recordings if • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. Auto setup process did not set • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) them correctly. Example: Setting the clock to "11:30" October, 28 (SAT), 2006. Press VCR MENU. The VCR menu screen will appear. 1 Press or to select SYS- 2 TEM SETUP, then press EN- TER.
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Tuning the TV stations manually The Auto setup function (see page 15) Preparation memorizes all broadcasts to the suit- • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. able CH positions. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will However some broadcast may not be light) memorized due to weak signal. In this case, use manual tuning function. Example: Preset the BBC 2 on programme position 2. Press VCR MENU. 1 TIMER REC SET Press or to select the CH AUTO REPEAT [OFF] NICAM [AUTO
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Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked . Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up and inserted. the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An in- verted cassette tape cannot be inserted. VCR Erase prevention tab Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape the DVD/VCR power will turn ON automatically. Automatic playback When loading a cassette tape without an erase preve
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Cassette tape playback Preparation: •Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Load a prerecorded tape 1 (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start auto- matically). To start playback 2 Press PLAY. Playback will start. VCR To stop playback Press STOP. VCR To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly Stop the playback or recording with STOP. To rewind the tape: To forward the tape: Press R
