00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 1 DVD-V85K Instruction Manual
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 2 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Copy Notification TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures and videotapes. (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and 506).
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents ◆ 7 - DVD Operations ◆ Safety ■ ■ Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ■ ■ ◆ Welcome ■ ■ ■ Feature Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 6 Feature Summary Disc Type and Characteristics System Features • Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDs, audio CDs, MP3 discs or VHS Tapes. • Watch a DVD while recording a TV show to the VCR. • Remote controls both DVD and VCR decks. • Composite, S-Video and Component video outputs for high connectivity and optimum performance. • RF inputs and outputs for connection to all TVs–new or old. • English/French/Spanish on-screen programming.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 8 Front Panel Overview 1 Front Panel Display 2 3 4 5 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE VCR DECK DVD-VCR SELECT EJECT POWER REWIND/REV PLAY/PAUSE FAST-FORWARD/FWD STOP 13 14 15 RECORD VOLUME / ECHO / CHANNEL / MIC 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 1 The DVD Deck is selected 10 11 18 11 12 13 14 15 The VCR Deck is selected The status of the DVD deck is graphically displayed 3D Sound is acti
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng1 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 10 Remote Control Overview 1 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 21 22 23 24 25 26 9 27 10 28 11 12 13 14 15 29 30 31 16 32 33 17 34 18 35 19 36 Basic Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 POWER AUTO TRACKING/TRACKING +/AUDIO SHUTTLE <> MODE, REPEAT KARAOKE SEARCH ZOOM 3D SOUND/100+ DVD, VCR KARAOKE VOLUME / REWIND, SKIP BACK STOP RECORD UP LEFT SETUP/ENTER RETURN TITLE, SPEED OPEN
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 12 Deck Control Buttons 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 Basic VHS Playback 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 automatically when inserted; see page 43. Press the POWERbutton on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 14 Basic TV Tuner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 1 3 2 Channel Up/Down Press to change to the next or previous channel. 3 Follow these steps to change the on-screen menu language to English, French or Spanish. TV/VCR Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner. 1 Menu Language 1 With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 16 Manual Clock Set Tuner Band Setting It is important to set the clock for accurate Timer Recording. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVDin stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 3 • • • • • Set Hour – Set the hour using the up and down buttons. Set Minute – Set the minute using the up and down buttons. Set Month – Set the month using the up and down buttons. Set Day – Set the day using the up and down buttons.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 18 Auto Channel Memory Auto Channel Memory will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 1,3 Select “Channel” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “Channel Setup”, then press ENTERto select. 3 Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add, or added a channel you wish to remove.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 20 RF Output Channel 1 MAIN MENU Auto Power Off Open “SETUP MENU” 1 2 Select “Option” MAIN MENU 2 RETURN ENTER 3 Select “RF Output Channel” Move the selection bar to “RF Output Channel”, then press right to change. OPTION SETUP RF Output Channel Panel Display Auto Power Off 4 Change “RF Output Channel” Press Return to change. A message will appear on your TV. Then press ENTER to change.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 22 Disc Menu Language MAIN MENU Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD disc menus. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. Subtitle Language Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD subtitles. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 24 Parental MAIN MENU DVD Setup RETURN ENTER Digital Output Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight level rating system. • If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error message will appear. • Not all discs are rated. 1 If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, your DVD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 26 Dynamic Compression DTS If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, your DVDVCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system. MAIN MENU NOTE: Select “On” ONLY if you have connected a DTS-equipped A/V receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (optical or coaxial) on the DVD-VCR back panel. DVD Setup RETURN 1 ENTER Open “SETUP MENU” Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 28 TV Aspect Ratio Black Level Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD player will display movies at the appropriate size for your television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format. MAIN MENU 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng2 9/17/02 11:31 AM Page 30 A/V Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. Before You Begin... OR To Digital Audio Input of an A/V Receiver with a Dolby Digital Decoder Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:35 AM Page 32 Disc Menu Navigation Title/Chapter/Time Selection Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features, such as movie trailers, and information on the cast. Use these buttons to make selections in the Disc menus. 2 If you press the DISPLAY button during DVD playback, you can view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:36 AM Page 34 Zoom Subtitle You can zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification while watching a DVD. 1 1 2 Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. The SUBTITLE button provides a shortcut to view and select these options. Open Zoom Magnifying Glass During Playback or STILL mode, press the ZOOM button to display the “Magnifying Glass icon” on the screen.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:36 AM Page 36 A-B Repeat Repeat Chapter/Title The A-B Repeat function allows you to repeat any segment of a DVD or CD. Simply mark the beginning point (A) and the ending point (B) of the segment you want to review. You can repeat a single chapter, or repeat a complete title. 1 Open Repeat Menu In Play mode, press the REPEAT button to open the Repeat menu. 1 1 Select A-B Repeat Function • The current Repeat Mode will highlighted.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:36 AM Page 38 Bookmarks Programmed Playback You can insert up to three Bookmarks on your DVDs, so you can jump quickly to your favorite scene or song. 1 Open Bookmark Menu Programmed Playback lets you set a custom order for playback of chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD. 1 During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “Mark” header will appear on the screen.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:36 AM Page 40 Random Playback 3D Sound DVD Random Playback lets the DVD-VCR set a random order for playback of chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD. 1 Open Playback Mode Menu In Stop mode, press the MODE button. PROGRAM 3D Audio is an enhanced audio mode that creates the illusion of Surround Sound with only two speakers. 1 2 Select “RANDOM” Using the left/right buttons, move the selection arrow to “Random Play,” then press ENTER to select.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng3 9/17/02 11:36 AM Page 42 Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Repeat, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. PLAY 1 Auto Play If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. NOTE: Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng4 9/17/02 11:37 AM Page 44 Variable Search System Scan and play: press [ ] or [ ] Go to [0:00:00]: Press [ ] End search: Press [ ] 0:00:00 SP Press the SEARCH button to display the search screen in the stop mode. When a program is recorded, the starting point is given an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS Index Search System (VISS) cannot recognize index marks made by old VCRs.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng4 9/17/02 11:37 AM Page 46 Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a DVD, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. 1 1 2 2 Pause/Resume Recording Press the ll (Play/Pause) button. Press REC again to resume. Stop Recording One-Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a button.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng4 9/17/02 11:37 AM Page 48 How to Set a Timer Recording MAIN MENU Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab into the VCR deck. The Timer Recording Feature allows you to program up to 8 events at a time to record up to a month in advance. Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Using the KARAOKE Function (VCR) 1 Press the POWERbutton and insert KARAOKE tape. 2 Connect Mic into MIC1 or MIC2 jack. Then the KARAOKE mode is transferred “ON” mode.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng4 9/17/02 11:37 AM Page 50 Beginning Karaoke Functions (DVD) KARAOKE : on KEYCON REQUEST Reserving a Song 1 Connect the Mixed Audio Out terminals with the TV or AMP. 2 Press the power button. 3 Connect Mic into Mic 1 or Mic 2 jack. Then the karaoke mode is transferred to ON mode. - To disconnect the Mic makes the karaoke mode transfer to OFF mode automatically.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng4 9/17/02 11:37 AM Page 52 S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD) Vocal Fader Pressing the KARAOKE button twice displays the following in Karaoke ON mode: VOCAL FADER - The function to make the music only sound by cancelling vocal when playing a Karaoke disc. : off GUIDE MELODY : off SCORE MODE VOCAL FADER V1 : off Remark CH1. Vocal Cancel V2 V1 +V2 OFF CH2. Vocal Cancel CH1, CH2. Vocal Cancel Vocal Fader Off - In VCD, CVD or CD, you can select only the L, R, OFF.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng4 9/17/02 11:37 AM Page 54 Stereo Connections You can enjoy stereo sound when watching movies and TV shows by connecting your DVD-VCR to your home stereo system or stereo TV. 1 Connect DVD-VCR to Stereo Connect RCA cables from the Line Out Left & Right Audio jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to the Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver. If you are using a stereo television, connect the Video Output as well.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng4 9/17/02 11:37 AM Page 56 Connecting Other Video Equipment You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR, including: • An additional VCR • Laser Disc Player • DVD Player • Camcorder • Satellite Receiver • Video Game Since all of these devices use essentially the same connections, they will be described together.
00090A DVD-V85K/XTC-Eng4 9/17/02 11:37 AM Page 58 AK68-00090A
