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Sansui VRDVD4005 - User Manual

Sansui VRDVD4005
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Table of Contents

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Summary

OWNERS MANUAL

TV;CATV MODE SELECTION

Explains how to set the TV/CATV menu option for TV or Cable Television mode.

ORION WEBSITE

Provides the website address for information on other products.

WARRANTY AND PROTECTION

Warranty Information

Details the one-year full warranty for the DVD Recorder and repair service.

Master Protection Agreements

Explains the benefits and coverage of Sears' Master Protection Agreements for extended product life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards

Warns against removing covers, exposing to rain/moisture, and handling with wet hands.

Laser System Warning

Advises caution with the laser system and warns against direct exposure to the laser beam.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

General Safety Instructions

Lists essential safety precautions for operating the unit, including cleaning and ventilation.

Power and Grounding Safety

Covers power source, grounding, polarization, and lightning protection for safe operation.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

Electrical Safety and Heat Precautions

Details precautions regarding overloading, liquid entry, electrical hazards, and heat sources.

Disc Tray and Laser Safety

Warns about the disc tray pinch hazard and laser beam exposure.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

Disc Handling and Grounding

Advises on proper disc handling and provides grounding examples for CATV systems.

Condensation and Copyright Notices

Explains condensation prevention and lists copyright and trademark notices.

DISC OPERATIONS

Disc Handling and Storage

Provides instructions on how to handle, store, and clean discs to prevent damage.

Disc Compatibility and Region Codes

Lists compatible discs, region management, and incompatible disc types to avoid.

DISC RECORDING FORMATS

Recordable Disc Types

Details DVD-RW and DVD-R discs usable for video recording.

Recording Modes and Formats

Explains VR mode and Video mode, and format compatibility for different discs.

DISC TITLES AND PLAYBACK

Title, Chapter, and Track Structure

Describes the partitioning of DVD-Video and Audio CDs into titles, chapters, and tracks.

Disc Playback in Other Players

Explains finalization for playback on other DVD players and compatibility notes.

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW

Front Panel Controls and Inputs

Identifies and explains the function of front panel buttons and connection jacks.

Rear Panel Connections

Details the various input and output jacks located on the rear panel of the unit.

DISPLAY WINDOW FUNCTIONS

Display Window Indicators

Explains the meaning of various symbols and codes displayed on the unit's display window.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Button Operations

Lists each remote control button and its corresponding function and page number.

REMOTE CONTROL AND POWER

Inserting Batteries and Basic Operation

Guides on battery insertion, basic remote control use, and unit operation.

Power Source Connection

Details how to connect the unit to a standard AC power outlet.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS FOR DVD;VCR

Connecting Antenna Systems

Illustrates methods for connecting combination and separate UHF/VHF antennas to the DVD/VCR.

CONNECTING DVD;VCR TO TELEVISION

TV Connection Methods

Shows three common methods for connecting the DVD/VCR to a TV using coaxial cables and splitters.

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS

Basic CATV Connection Methods

Illustrates three connection methods for CATV systems, including the use of converter/descrambler boxes.

ADVANCED CATV CONNECTIONS

CATV Connection Scenarios

Presents three additional CATV connection methods, detailing allowances and preventions.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO;VIDEO COMPONENTS

TV Audio;Video and S-Video Connections

Explains how to connect the unit to a TV using Audio/Video or S-Video cables for playback.

TV Component Video Connection

Details connecting to a TV with component video inputs for high-quality picture.

CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

Stereo Amplifier and AV Amplifier Connections

Guides on connecting to stereo or AV amplifiers using audio and digital outputs.

Optical Digital Cable Connection

Explains how to connect using an optical digital cable for audio output.

CLOCK AND VIDEO CHANNEL SETUP

Auto Clock Setting Procedure

Describes the automatic clock setting process and manual adjustments for time zone and daylight saving.

Setting the Video Channel for TV

Explains how to set the TV channel for video playback from the VCR.

SETUP MENU NAVIGATION

Using the SETUP MENU Interface

Provides a step-by-step guide on navigating and using the unit's SETUP MENU.

LANGUAGE SETTINGS

OSD, DVD Menu, Audio, and Subtitle Languages

Explains how to select languages for on-screen display, DVD menus, audio tracks, and subtitles.

PARENTAL CONTROL SETTINGS

Selecting Parental Control Levels

Details how to set parental control levels to restrict playback of certain discs.

Temporarily Cancelling Parental Control

Explains how to temporarily bypass parental control settings for specific DVDs.

CLOCK SETTING AND TIME ZONES

Manual Clock Setting

Guides on manually setting the date, year, and current time on the unit.

Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time

Covers selecting time zones and managing daylight saving time for accurate clock settings.

DISC MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

New Disc Formatting

Explains automatic and manual formatting for new DVD-RW discs in VR or Video mode.

Disc Reformatting and Finalization

Details how to reformat recorded discs and finalize them for playback on other players.

ADVANCED DISC AND SYSTEM SETTINGS

Disc Protection and Unfinalizing

Covers protecting discs from erasure and cancelling finalization for DVD-RW discs.

Display Window and Screen Settings

Explains how to adjust display brightness and turn the screen display on or off.

SCREEN AND VIDEO INPUT SETTINGS

TV Screen Size and Still Mode Selection

Guides on selecting TV screen aspect ratios and still image display modes.

Noise Background and External Input Priority

Covers disabling background noise and setting priority for external video inputs.

IMAGE QUALITY AND AUDIO SETTINGS

Brightness Adjustment

Explains how to control the image brightness level for optimal viewing.

Audio Settings for DRC, Surround, and Input

Details Dynamic Range Control, Virtual Surround, and External Audio Input modes.

AUDIO AND RECORDING SETUP

SAP Broadcast and Recording Modes

Covers Second Audio Program (SAP) and initial recording settings like TO, MODE, AUTO CHAPTER, INDEX PICTURE.

Initial Recording Settings

Explains settings for initial recording destination, mode, auto chapter, and index picture.

CHANNEL AND OTHER SYSTEM SETTINGS

Channel Selection and Memory

Explains TV/CATV selection, auto channel memory, and manual channel adding/deleting.

JPEG Slide Show Interval

Sets the time interval for displaying JPEG files during a slide show.

DVD PLAYBACK PROCEDURE

Basic Playback Steps

Guides on inserting a disc, closing the tray, and starting/stopping DVD playback.

TITLE AND PLAYLIST SELECTION FOR PLAYBACK

Selecting Titles for Playback

Explains how to display and select titles or playlists for playback from the title menu.

CHECKING DISC MEDIA INFORMATION

Displaying Media Information

Details how to view various information about the loaded disc, such as titles, format, and remaining time.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK FEATURES

Fast Forward, Review, Still, Frame Advance, and Slow Motion

Details advanced playback controls for searching, pausing, and slow-motion.

Locating Chapters or Tracks

Guides on using SKIP buttons to navigate between chapters or tracks.

COMMERCIAL SKIP AND SCENE SEARCH

Commercial Skip Function

Explains how to use the CM SKIP button to bypass commercials during playback.

Locating Specific Scenes

Details how to search for playback by time, chapter, or title.

REPEAT PLAYBACK OPTIONS

One Touch and A-B Repeat Playback

Covers one-touch repeat and A-B repeat playback for repeating specific sections.

Title, Chapter, and Random Repeat Playback

Explains various repeat playback modes including title, chapter, and random.

TITLE AND DVD MENU NAVIGATION

Selecting Titles for Playback

Guides on selecting titles from the title menu for playback.

Navigating the DVD Menu

Explains how to use the DVD menu to select languages, subtitles, and other disc options.

CHANGING VIEW AND ZOOMING

Changing Viewing Angles

Details how to change viewing angles on discs that support multi-angle playback.

Zooming In on Frames

Explains how to zoom in on video frames and adjust the view position.

SOUNDTRACK AND SUBTITLE MANAGEMENT

Changing Soundtrack Language

Guides on selecting different audio languages for multilingual discs.

Turning Subtitles On;Off and Language

Explains how to toggle subtitles and select subtitle languages.

CD OPERATIONS AND TRACK SELECTION

Playing Back Selected CD Tracks

Details how to play specific tracks from a music CD.

Excluding Specific CD Tracks

Explains how to hide or show tracks on a CD, effectively excluding them from playback.

ADVANCED CD PLAYBACK MODES

Random, Repeat, and Program Playback

Covers random playback, repeating selected tracks or all tracks, and programming playback order.

Playback by Time Specification

Guides on initiating playback from a specific time point on a CD.

MP3;WMA;JPEG DISC PLAYBACK

Using the Browser Screen

Explains how to navigate the browser screen to view files on MP3/WMA/JPEG discs.

Selecting Files for Display

Details how to filter files shown on the browser screen by type: Music Only, Pictures Only, or All.

PLAYING MP3;WMA FILES

MP3;WMA File Playback Procedure

Guides on playing back MP3 and WMA audio files from discs.

PLAYING JPEG FILES

JPEG File Playback and Slide Show

Explains how to play JPEG files, view thumbnails, and use slide show features.

PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUTPUT

Enabling Progressive Scan Mode

Details how to activate progressive scan for enhanced picture quality on compatible TVs.

CASSETTE TAPE HANDLING

Loading and Unloading Tapes

Provides instructions for inserting, ejecting, and handling VHS/S-VHS cassette tapes.

Tape Speed and Recording Time

Lists tape speeds and their corresponding maximum recording times.

CASSETTE TAPE PLAYBACK OPERATIONS

Starting and Stopping Tape Playback

Guides on initiating, stopping, and resuming playback of video tapes.

Rewinding, Fast Forwarding, and Picture Search

Explains how to fast wind tapes, search for specific points, and use picture search modes.

SPECIAL VCR PLAYBACK MODES

Picture Search, Still, Slow Motion, and Frame Advance

Details special playback features like picture search, still frames, slow motion, and frame-by-frame advance.

Tracking Adjustment and Operation Status

Covers adjusting tracking for clear picture and displaying VCR operation status.

ZERO RETURN AND VIDEO INDEX SEARCH

Zero Return Function and Counter Display

Explains the zero return function for stopping at 00:00:00 and switching between clock/counter displays.

Video Index Search System

Describes how to record and search for index marks on tapes for easier locating of recorded content.

PREPARING FOR DISC RECORDING

Disc Types for Recording

Lists compatible DVD-RW and DVD-R discs for video recording.

Recording Modes and Quality

Explains the four recording modes (XP, SP, LP, SLP) and their impact on quality and time.

DISC RECORDING DETAILS

Disc Remaining Time and Limitations

Discusses disc remaining time in VR and Video modes, and title erasure limitations.

Copy-Protected Content

Explains copy-restriction signals (Free, Never, Once) and limitations on recording protected content.

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM

Selecting Recording Mode and Channel

Guides on choosing recording modes (VCR/DVD) and selecting TV channels for recording.

RECORDING CONTROL AND AUTO REWIND

Stopping and Pausing Recording

Explains how to stop or temporarily pause recording sessions.

Watching TV During Recording

Details how to switch to TV mode to watch a different channel while recording.

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR)

Setting Up OTR Recording

Guides on setting the recording mode, TV/CATV option, and channel for OTR.

TIMER RECORDING SETUP

Initializing Timer Recording

Describes how to access and initiate a new timer recording program.

TIMER RECORDING PARAMETERS

Setting Recording Type, Date, and Time

Covers setting the recording type (Once, Everyday), date, start/end times, and channels.

Setting Recording Destination and Mode

Guides on selecting the recording destination (DVD/VCR) and recording mode.

FINALIZING TIMER RECORDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Confirming and Activating Timer Recording

Explains how to confirm timer programs, activate the timer, and handle potential program overlaps.

STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

MTS Stereo Broadcast Recording

Details how to record MTS stereo broadcasts and select audio output options.

EDITING RECORDED DISCS

Title Menu, Original Titles, and Playlists

Introduces title menus, original titles, and playlists for editing recorded content.

Editable Items by Recording Format

Compares editable items for original titles and playlists in VR and Video modes.

CREATING AND MANAGING PLAYLISTS

Creating a Playlist from Original Titles

Guides on creating a playlist by selecting and combining original titles.

EDITING PLAYLIST TITLE NAMES

Renaming Playlist Titles

Explains how to change the name of a playlist using the on-screen keyboard.

ERASING SCENES FROM PLAYLISTS

Erasing Scenes (Edit Title)

Guides on erasing specific scenes from a playlist to manage content.

ADJUSTING SCENE ERASE POINTS

Setting Start and End Points for Erasure

Details how to precisely set start and end points for scene erasure and preview the changes.

COMBINING TITLES INTO A PLAYLIST

Combining Titles for Playlist Creation

Explains how to combine multiple titles into a single playlist for playback or editing.

ERASING PLAYLISTS

Deleting Created Playlists

Guides on how to erase a playlist without affecting the original titles.

EDITING ORIGINAL TITLES: ADDING CHAPTERS

Adding Chapter Marks to Titles

Explains how to manually add chapter marks to original titles for easier navigation.

COMBINING CHAPTERS IN ORIGINAL TITLES

Combining Chapters

Guides on combining existing chapters within an original title.

EDITING ORIGINAL TITLE NAMES

Renaming Original Titles

Explains how to change the name of an original title using the on-screen keyboard.

ERASING SCENES FROM ORIGINAL TITLES

Erasing Scenes from Original Titles

Guides on how to erase unnecessary scenes from original titles to save disc space.

ERASING ORIGINAL TITLES

Deleting Original Titles from Disc

Explains how to erase entire original titles from a disc.

CHANGING DISC NAMES

Renaming the Disc Name

Guides on how to change the disc's name using the on-screen keyboard.

USING THE KEYBOARD SCREEN FOR INPUT

Keyboard Screen Types and Character Input

Explains the different keyboard screen types (Letters, Numbers, Signs) and methods for character input.

CHARACTER INPUT AND SELECTION

Erasing Characters and Case Selection

Details methods for erasing input characters and selecting between uppercase and lowercase letters.

Confirming and Cancelling Input

Guides on confirming entered names and cancelling input operations.

DUBBING FROM TAPE TO DISC

Setting Up Tape to Disc Dubbing

Explains how to set up the unit for dubbing video or audio from a tape onto a disc.

DUBBING FROM DISC TO TAPE

Setting Up Disc to Tape Dubbing

Guides on setting up the unit for dubbing from a disc onto a video tape.

DUBBING WITH EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Connecting and Dubbing with External Devices

Explains how to connect and dub using other VCRs or camcorders.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Key Terminology Definitions (A-D)

Provides definitions for terms like A-B Repeat Playback, Angle, Auto Chapter, Auto Clock, Blue Background, Browser Screen, CATV, Chapter, CM Skip, Copy Guard, Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD Menu.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS (Continued)

Key Terminology Definitions (P-V)

Defines terms like Playlist, Progressive Scanning, Region Number, Setup Menu, Slide Show, Subtitle Language, Title, Title Menu, Top Menu, Track, TRACK INFO screen, Video Mode, Virtual Surround, VR Mode.

LANGUAGE CODE LIST

Language Code Numbers for Settings

Lists language codes required for initial settings like DVD Menu, Audio, and Subtitle.

ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGE GUIDE

Power On, Playback, and Recording Errors

Lists common error/warning messages during power on, playback, and recording, with causes and solutions.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS

DVD;VCR Operation and Picture Issues

Provides solutions for common problems like unit not operating, no picture, no sound, and remote control issues.

VCR TROUBLESHOOTING AND HEAD CLEANING

VCR Recording and Display Issues

Addresses problems with VCR recording, picture display, and on-screen information.

Video Head Cleaning Procedures

Explains the importance of video head cleaning and precautions to avoid damage.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

General, VCR, and DVD Section Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for the unit's power, dimensions, VCR, and DVD sections.

Sansui VRDVD4005 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD VCR Combo
BrandSansui
ModelVRDVD4005
DVD PlayerYes
VCR PlayerYes
Number of Discs1
Video OutputComposite, S-Video
Audio OutputStereo
Remote ControlYes
Region Code1
Output Resolution480p
Recordable MediaDVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback FormatsDVD, CD, VCD

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