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• Remote control
(NB177UD)
with two AA batteries
• RF cable
(WPZ0901TM002)
• Audio/Video cables
(WPZ0102TM015 or
WPZ0102LTE01)
• Owner’s Manual
(1VMN20415)
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this unit.
DVD/CD Player with Video Cassette Recorder
DVC865F
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
Precautions
DVD Functions
Setup
VCR Functions
Information
Español
Supplied Accessory
Owner's Manual
AC
outlets
Plug in
4
5
From TV
From DVD/VCR
Please refer to “Connections” on page 6.
Cable TV
signal
ANT-OUT
ANT-IN
RF cable (supplied)
(Back of DVD/VCR)
(Back of TV)
or
Antenna
2
Connect
3
Connect
(Back of TV)
or
Disconnect
Antenna
Cable TV
signal
Basic TV Connection
If you need additional operating assistance after
reading this owner’s manual, please call
TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429
or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com
Table of Contents
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
Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
■ About the Video Cassettes and Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playable Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unplayable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setup
■ Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RF Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front & Rear Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
■ Preparation for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turn On the Unit for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
To Add/Delete Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
VCR/DVD Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Batteries for the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VCR Functions
■ Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auto Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
OTR(One Touch Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hints for OTR and Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Copying a Video Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ MTS System (Multi-Channel Television Sound) . . . . . . . . . . . 14
When You Receive or Record a Program Broadcast in MTS . . . 14
When You Play Back a Tape Recorded in Hi-Fi Stereo . . . . . . . 14
DVD Functions
■ Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ MP3 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ 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 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LANGUAGE Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DISPLAY Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
AUDIO Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PARENTAL Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
OTHERS Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reset to the Default Setting (Except for PARENTAL Setting) . . . 23
Information
■ Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Language List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Quick Use Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • A
    Alicia Serrano MDSep 9, 2025
    Why Sylvania DVD VCR Combo video or color fades when copying?
    • M
      Mark VegaSep 9, 2025
      If the video or color fades in and out when making a copy of a video tape on your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo, it is likely that you are trying to copy a copyrighted video tape and experiencing copy guard protection.
  • K
    kaiserdavidAug 23, 2025
    What to do if Sylvania DVC865F has no power?
    • K
      Kimberly ConleyAug 23, 2025
      If your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo has no power, ensure the power plug is securely connected to an AC outlet and that the power is turned on.
  • X
    xgonzalezAug 25, 2025
    What to do if Sylvania DVC865F has no sound?
    • S
      Sandra WatersAug 25, 2025
      If there is no sound from your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo, make sure the audio cables are firmly connected. Also, verify that the power of the audio component is on, the audio output settings are correct, and the input settings on the audio component are properly configured.
  • C
    Christopher CortezAug 26, 2025
    Why Sylvania DVD VCR Combo TV programs cannot be seen normally?
    • G
      Gabriel YoungAug 26, 2025
      If you cannot see TV programs normally on your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo, re-check the ANT-IN and ANT-OUT connections. Press the [VCR] button on the unit or remote control to activate VCR mode. Ensure the VCR OUTPUT light is lit, then set it to the TV position by pressing [VCR] again.
  • L
    lwashingtonAug 27, 2025
    What to do if Sylvania DVC865F disc cannot be played?
    • M
      Mary MitchellAug 27, 2025
      If your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo disc cannot be played, try these steps: insert the disc correctly with the label side up, clean the disc, and handle the disc carefully to avoid fingerprints, scratches, or dust. Also, cancel the parental lock or change the control levels, if necessary.
  • D
    Daniel BishopAug 29, 2025
    What to do if Sylvania DVC865F has no picture?
    • W
      Wendy RobertsAug 29, 2025
      If your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo shows no picture, connect the video cables firmly. Insert a correct video disc that plays on the unit. Press [DVD] on the remote control and check if the DVD OUTPUT light is lit, then try other DVD features. Check that the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly for your TV.
  • T
    Timothy DiazSep 17, 2025
    Why Sylvania DVD VCR Combo audio or subtitle language cannot be changed?
    • H
      Hannah RodriguezSep 18, 2025
      If the audio or subtitle language cannot be changed on your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo, the DVD does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language. This is not a malfunction.
  • K
    kristifrancisSep 18, 2025
    Why does “Prohibited icon” appears on Sylvania DVD VCR Combo?
    • J
      Jeffrey Le MDSep 18, 2025
      If a “Prohibited icon” appears on the screen of your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo, prohibiting an operation, that operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. This is not a malfunction.
  • J
    Joseph BarrSep 7, 2025
    What to do if Sylvania DVC865F DVD VCR Combo cannot view tape but audio is OK?
    • R
      Reginald OliverSep 7, 2025
      If you cannot view a tape on your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo but the audio is OK, head cleaning may be necessary. Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
  • R
    Richard SnyderSep 4, 2025
    Why Sylvania DVC865F cannot go into record mode?
    • S
      susan57Sep 4, 2025
      If your Sylvania DVD VCR Combo cannot go into record mode, ensure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with adhesive tape. Activate the unit in VCR mode by pressing [VCR] on the remote control so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.

Summary

Precautions and Safety Information

General Safety Warnings and Interference

Covers electrical shock, fire, laser safety, FCC regulations, and radio interference.

Important Safeguards and Installation

Essential safety instructions for operation, installation, ventilation, and power.

Setup and Initial Configuration

TV and Audio System Setup

Instructions for connecting to TVs, cable boxes, and audio systems.

Initial Unit Activation and Settings

Steps for first-time use, clock setup, language settings, and channel tuning.

VCR Operations and Recording

VCR Recording and Timer Programming

DVD Functions and Settings

DVD Playback, Menus, and Search

DVD Setup Menu Configuration

Troubleshooting and Specifications

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like no power, poor picture, and playback errors.

Sylvania DVC865F Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSylvania
ModelDVC865F
CategoryDVD VCR Combo
LanguageEnglish

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