FUNAI Sylvania DVC840E User Manual

• Remote control
(NB100UD or NB150UD)
with two AA batteries
• RF cable
(WPZ0901TM002)
• Audio/Video cables
(WPZ0102TM015 or
WPZ0102LTE01)
• Owner’s Manual
(0VMN04013)
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
DVD/CD Player with Video Cassette Recorder
DVC840E
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
Precautions
DVD Functions
Setup
VCR Functions
InformationEspañol
Supplied Accessory
Owner's Manual
ANT-OUT
ANT-IN
RF Cable (supplied)
(Back of
DVD/VCR)
(Back of TV)
(Back of TV)
AC
outlets
Plug in
4
5
From
TV
From
DVD/VCR
Please refer to "Connections" on page 5.
or
Cable
Signal
or
Cable
Signal
Disconnect
Antenna
2
Connect
3
Connect
Antenna
Basic TV Connection
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reading this owner’s manual or to order replace-
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Precautions
Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■ Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Moisture Condensation Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Notice for progressive scan outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Symbol Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup
■ About the Video Cassettes and Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playable Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unplayable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
■ Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RF Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front & Rear Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
■ About the Remote Control and Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ VCR/DVD Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Preset for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Turn on the unit for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clock Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VCR Functions
■ Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Recording & OTR (One Touch Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ On-Screen Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hint for Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Copying a Video Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Time Search / Index Search / Auto Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DVD Functions
■ Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ MP3 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ The On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Search Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Track Search / Title/Chapter Search / Time Search . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Marker Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repeat Playback / Repeat A-B Playback /
Random Playback / Programmed Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Special Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Subtitle Language / Audio Language / Camera Angle /
Black Level Setting / Stereo Sound mode / Virtual Surround
. . . . . . . 19
■ DVD Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LANGUAGE Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DISPLAY Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
AUDIO Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PARENTAL Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To return the All Selections of SET UP (except for PARENTAL) to the Default Setting 22
Information
■ Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Language List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Quick Use Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Table of Contents

FUNAI Sylvania DVC840E Specifications

General

Type	DVD VCR Combo
Brand	FUNAI
Model	DVC840E
DVD Player	Yes
VCR Player	Yes
Playable Formats	DVD, VHS
Recording Formats	VHS
Output Resolution	480p
Audio Output	Stereo
Video Output	Composite, S-Video
Remote Control	Yes
Progressive Scan	Yes
DVD Formats	DVD-R, DVD-RW
VHS Formats	VHS
Connections	Composite

Summary

Safety Precautions

Laser Safety Information

Describes laser safety precautions for operating the unit.

Important Safeguards

Lists crucial safety instructions for safe operation and maintenance.

Electrical Safety and Fire Prevention

Guidelines to prevent electrical hazards and fire risks.

Setup and Connections

VCR/DVD Mode Switching

Initial Setup and Clock Configuration

Steps for first-time setup, channel scan, and clock setting.

VCR Operations

VCR Playback and Recording Basics

How to play tapes and perform recording, including OTR.

Advanced VCR Recording Features

Timer recording setup and tape copying procedures.

DVD Operations

DVD and MP3 Playback Guide

DVD Set Up Menu and Parental Controls

Troubleshooting and Specifications

Common Troubleshooting Solutions

Steps to fix problems with power, remote control, and playback issues.