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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 1
DVD-V8000
Instruction Manual
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 2 Important Safety Instructions GB GB WARNING: Copy Notification 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the DVD-VCR is operated. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not Federal law provides severe civil and criminal 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not penalties for the un
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 4 Table of Contents GB GB ◆ Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ■ Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 13. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this DVD-VCR during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the a
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 6 Table of Contents Feature Summary GB GB ◆ 7 - DVD Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 System Features ■ Special Playback Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 • Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDs, audio CDs or VHS Tapes. ■ Disc Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 8 Remote Control Overview Front Panel Overview GB GB 1 POWER (p.13) 2 AUTO TRACKING (p.46) 1 2 3 14 4 15 5 TRACKING +/- (p.46) 3 ZOOM (p.37) MUTE (p.68) 4 SHUTTLE <> (p.45) 5 MODE (p.42, 43) 20 1 REPEAT (p.39, 40, 45) 6 SKIP, F.ADV (p.34, 45) 2 7 3D SOUND (p.44), 100+ (p.15) 21 3 8 A.DUB (p.54) 22 4 9 DVD (p.13) 23 5 10 TV VIEW (p.13) INPUT (p.68) 24 6 6 9 7 8 10 11 12 13
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 10 Front Panel Display Basic Connections GB GB NOTES: • Advanced Connections are covered in Appendix A. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Even if you plan to use the S-Video or Component Video Outputs, you MUST connect the DVD-VCR to your television with either the standard RF or the Line Out connection. This enables you to operate the 1 DVD-VCR setup menus. 1 Connect Antenna/Cable to DVD-VCR Con
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 12 Language Set GB The first time you connect your DVD-VCR, or after an extended power outage, you will be prompted to set the on-screen menu language. LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA 1 English 1 Set the On-Screen 2 Francais Menu Language 3 Espanol Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To change Select=1-3 the language at any other time, see page 16. Choisir=1-3 Elegir=1-3 12
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 13 Deck Control Buttons GB The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. 1 POWER Button Press the POWERbutton on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. 2 DVD Button 1 Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the DVD deck. • The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show that the DVD deck is selected
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 14 Basic VHS Playback Basic TV Tuner Operations GB The following buttons are used when watching television via the GB DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. To play a videotape, simply insert it in the VHS deck and press the Play button. Tapes without Record Safety Tabs can be set to play 1 TV/VCR automatically when inserted; see page 47. Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal 1 4 tuner. 2 1 Insert VHS Tape 2 Channel Up/Down 6 Insert
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 16 Menu Language Manual Clock Set GB GB Follow these steps to change the on-screen menu language to If Auto Setup was unable to find a local TV station to set the DVD- English, French or Spanish. VCR’s internal clock, follow these instructions to set the date/time manually. NOTE: It is important to set the clock for accurate Timer Recording. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” 1 Press the SETUP button. 2 Set “Languag
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 18 Tuner Band Setting Auto Channel Search GB GB This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR’s tuner band Auto Channel Search will automatically seek and store all active to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In channels in your area. jack during initial setup. • Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner 1 Open “SETUP MENU” band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers. Press the
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 20 Add/Remove Channels Show Weak Channels GB GB The “Show Weak Channels” feature allows you to view channels Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you with weak reception rather than substitute a blue screen. would like to add, or added a channel you wish to remove. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. Press the SETUP button. 2 Select “VCR & Channel Setup” 1 2 Select “VCR & Channel Setup” 1 Using
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 22 Tuner Audio Front Panel Dimmer GB GB Today most television programs are broadcast in stereo. However, You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim there are times you may wish to set the Tuner Audio to Mono, all the time, dim between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., or Stereo, SAP, or TV+SAP. off. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” 1 Display Tuner Audio Status Press the AUDIO button while the TV View is set to the Tuner (i.e., Pres
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 24 Still Mode Audio Language GB GB The Still Mode feature lets you set the default method of freezing a Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD single image on the screen during DVD playback. audio soundtracks. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the How it Works language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. Because each frame of a standard NTSC video image is made up of two fields (odd and even scan lines), the
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 26 Subtitle Language Disc Menu Language GB GB Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD disc subtitles. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language menus. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. you choose if it is available on a given DVD. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP bu
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 28 Dynamic Compression Rating Control Settings GB GB Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e. the Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to difference between the quietest and loudest passages of a DVD block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an soundtrack. This enables you to limit loud noises, such as eight level rating system. explosions, or raise the volume of quiet passages, such as •
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 30 Changing the Rating Control Password A/V Receiver Connections GB GB To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Follow these instructions to change the Rating Control password. Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. RATING CONTROL 1 Select “Changing Password” Before You Begin... Use the up/down to select “Changing Password”
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 32 Dolby Digital Decoder Setting DTS Decoder Setting GB GB If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, your If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, your DVD- DVD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, but you MUST VCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable this enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your feature in the menu system. speakers. NOTE: Select “Yes” ONLY if you have connec
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 34 Special Playback Features Disc Menu Navigation GB GB During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features, special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ll such as movie trailers, and information on the cast. Use these (Play/Pause) button. buttons to make selections in the Disc menus. 2 1 1 Pa
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01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 36 Title/Chapter/Time Selection Zoom GB GB If you press the DISPLAY button during DVD playback, you can You can zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification while view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position. You watching a DVD. can also use this screen as shortcut to select any Title, Chapter/Track, or counter position on the disc. 1 Open Zoom Magnifying Glass 1 During Playback or Pause mode, press the ZOOM button to display t
