User manual PHILIPS DVP721VR

[. . . ] DVD VIDEO PLAYER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DVP 721VR Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Notes on copyrights: It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. [. . . ] If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press 3 or 4 on the remote control to manually adjust the tracking until any distortions have been removed. Press numbered 0 on the remote control to switch automatic tracking back on again. 5 6 Slow motion playback, Shuttle : During playing back or still picture press 1 or 2. (-7xplay, -3xplay, -play, still, 1/19 slow, play, 2xplay, 7xplay) To switch off the slow motion and shuttle, press the desired function. During slow motion and shuttle, the noise bars may appear on the picture according to the status of tape. If the end of the tape is reached, your DVD+VCR will stop playback automatically, rewind, stop, eject the tape. 1 2 Make sure that you have correctly connected your VCR as described earlier in this book. The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you. If you load a video cassette which has had its record protection tab removed, playback of the cassette will start automatically. OPR (Optimum Picture Response) This feature automatically improves playback picture quality by adjusting your DVD+VCR to the condition of the tape. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. REC PSET R SOFT AUDIO OFF 12 Pr-12 VCR ACMS TIME DATE + - SYSTEM Dr. NIC AUTO TRACKING Your DVD+VCR will automatically adjust the tracking to give the best picture quality. f OSD SHARP ON OFF OPR 16:9 4:3 DECODER OPR i 3 Press PAUSE/STEP ; to still a picture. If you press T, the picture will be slowed down at about 1/19 times the normal playback. After 5 minutes your DVD+VCR will stop the tape to prevent damaging the tape or your DVD+VCR . Press PLAY B to continue playing your tape. 2 3 4 5 Press 3 or 4 to select OPR. Press SYSTEM MENU return to screen. 4 Picture search: During playing back press either S or T to this will enable you to rapidly wind the tape (7 times normal playback) see where you are on the tape. Logic search: During fast forwarding or rewinding press and hold S or T the picture will be played back at 7 times normal playback speed. 21 Operation with tape (Continued) Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods: Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out. Your DVD+VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette. For example an E-180 will record up to 180 minutes using Standard Play (SP); using LP you will be able to record up to 360 minutes. Please note there will be a slight loss in picture and sound quality when using LP. 5 6 Press LP if you wish to record in Long Play or Standard Play. SP will produce improved picture and sound quality, however LP will provide twice as much recording time as SP. Press RECORD on your unit or press REC/ITR on the remote several times. Each successive press will increase the record time by 30 minutes until you reach a maximum of 9 hours. If you press PAUSE/STEP ; during ITR, the DVD/VCR will enter the record pause mode and ITR is cancelled. Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes; RECP will be displayed when a tape is paused. After 5 minutes your DVD+VCR will stop recording to prevent damaging the tape or your DVD+VCR. EJECT will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds. 7 1 2 3 Make sure that you have correctly connected your VCR as described earlier in this book. [. . . ] When you want to finish copying, press the STOP 9 on both video recorders. 36 Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive DVD signal output. The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off. Insert a disc. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD player appears on the TV screen. [. . . ]