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Setup

Setup

If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes.

*1: This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. Discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL cannot be played back.
*2: Certain DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers.
*3: Only the discs which have been recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back.

Discs unfinalized or recorded in the video recording format cannot be played back.
Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally 
(the picture or sound may be not be smooth, etc.).

*4: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back.
*5: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or special

properties of discs.

*6: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play them back.

Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised.

Unplayable Discs

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On the following discs, only the sound can be heard (picture cannot be viewed).

CDV
CD-G

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NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result!

DVD-RAM
CD-I
Photo CD

Video CD

DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL
DTS-CD
DVD-ROM for personal computers
CD-ROM for personal computers

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On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard.

Super Audio CD
Note: Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered.

The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered.

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Any other discs without compatibility indications.

If channel 3 is already occupied for broadcasting,

1) Set your TV to channel 4.
2) Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit.
3) Press the OUTPUT button on the DVD/VCR so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.

• If noise appears on the TV screen, press the VCR/TV button on the remote control.

4) Press the PLAY button once.
5) After a few seconds, press the PLAY button 

on the DVD/VCR

for 3 seconds.

• The RF output channel will change to channel 4 from channel 3 and you will see a playback picture.
• When a picture does not appear on the TV screen, repeat step [4].

6) Press the STOP button to stop playback.

RF Output Channel

Connections

Please refer to “Basic TV Connection” on the front page before you use this unit.

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EN

Hint

Hint

• The RF output channel may

not change when you adjust
tracking during playback. In
this case, stop the playback,
and start the playback again.
After that, press the PLAY
button on the DVD/VCR for 3
seconds again.

DVD-Video

* 1,2,4,6

* 1,2,3,4,5,6

* 1,2,3,4,5,6

* 4,6

* 4,5,6

or

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

Audio CD

CD-R

CD-RW

Digital video

(MPEG2)

-

-

-

Digital audio

or

MP3

Region code

Mark (logo)

Playable

discs

Recorded

signals

Disc size

Disc types

12 cm

or

8cm

12 cm

or

8cm

Example

Title 1

Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Example

Group 1

Group 2

Track 1

Track 2

Track 5

Track 6

Track 3

Track 4

Example

Track 1

Track 2

Track 5

Track 6

Track 3

Track 4

Digital audio

MP3

About the Video Cassettes and Discs

Playable Discs

Use only cassettes marked 

with this unit.

Playable Video Cassettes

Summary of Contents for Sylvania DVC840E

Page 1: ...ettes 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...

Page 2: ...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one...

Page 3: ...a Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up...

Page 4: ...s ammonia or abrasive CLEANING DISCS When a disc becomes dirty clean it with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not wipe in a circular motion Do not use solvents such as benzine thi...

Page 5: ...mal CD layer can be delivered The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered Any other discs without compatibility indications If channel 3 is already occupied for bro...

Page 6: ...bove Then play back a tape Refer to Playback on page 11 To view one channel while recording another 1 While you are recording on the DVD VCR press the VCR TV but ton 2 At the cable box or satellite bo...

Page 7: ...jack of a decoder or audio receiver DVD only VIDEO IN jack Connect a cable com ing from the video out jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio visual source laser disc player video disc player etc...

Page 8: ...me at a time To advance playback one frame at a time To pause disc playback To pause disc playback To pause tape playback or recording To stop playback To stop playback To stop playback or recording T...

Page 9: ...ss the VCR button on the remote control Verify that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit VCR MODE Note Pressing only the OUTPUT button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control You MUST...

Page 10: ...memo rized in this unit by using the CHANNEL buttons If AUTO SET UP appears on the TV screen again check the cable connections Then press the B button once again Y Yes es Press the MENU button to exit...

Page 11: ...are recording on the DVD VCR press the VCR TV button 2 At the cable box or satellite box select the channel you want to view If you have connect ed the DVD VCR to a cable box or satel lite box refer...

Page 12: ...C SPEED AM B PM Select AM or PM 7 7 Repeat the procedure in steps 5 and 6 to set the end time Select the desired channel Timer Recording If you have connected the DVD VCR to a cable box or satellite b...

Page 13: ...ty shielded cables with RCA type connectors Standard audio cables are not recommended You can use a video disc player satellite receiver or other audio video component with A V outputs L1 or L2 is fou...

Page 14: ...SELECT Hint Hint To cancel Auto Repeat follow steps 1 2 above Then press the B button so that OFF appears beside AUTO REPEAT Press the CLEAR C RESET button to exit If menu remains on the TV screen at...

Page 15: ...utton Resume message will appear on the TV screen Press the PLAY button play back will resume from the point at which playback was stopped To cancel resume press the STOP button one more time during t...

Page 16: ...urrent track number Total tracks Elapsed time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Elapsed time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Layer numbers appears o...

Page 17: ...ingle digit tracks 1 9 press a single number eg track 3 press 3 To play track 29 press 10 2 9 of the Number buttons Using the SEARCH Using the SEARCH MODE MODE b button utton 1 1 Track Search Using th...

Page 18: ...our programs are still stored until either the disc tray is open or power is turned off To repeat the current track in the program press the REPEAT but ton repeatedly until TRACK appears during playba...

Page 19: ...during CD playback DVD CD CD 1 1 STEREO AUDIO PLAY Each time you press the AUDIO button Stereo Sound mode Camera Angle This unit allows you to select a subtitle language if available during DVD play...

Page 20: ...splay QUICK ENTER ENTER SETUP SETUP PARENTAL PASSWORD Please enter a 4 digit password SETUP AUDIO DRC DOWN SAMPLING DOLBY DIGITAL ON ON ON SETUP DISPLAY TV ASPECT STILL MODE ANGLE ICON AUTO POWER OFF...

Page 21: ...OFF ON TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX STILL MODE AUTO ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON 4 3 LETTER BOX AUTO ON OFF TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX STILL MODE AUTO ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON 4 3 LETTER BOX AUTO...

Page 22: ...eneral children can be played back Levels 7 to 2 Only DVD softwares intended for general use and chil dren can be played back Level 1 Only DVD softwares intended for children can be played back with t...

Page 23: ...tape Cannot remove the tape Check if this unit is in the VCR mode If not press the VCR button on the remote control to switch the mode No picture Connect the video cables firmly Insert a correct video...

Page 24: ...s DURATION PARTS FUNAI CORP will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase Two 2 years for Picture Tube Certain parts are exclude...

Page 25: ...en la toma ANT IN de DVD VCR Pantalladeltelevisor Mando a distancia VCR VCR o VCR 1 1 MENU PROGRAMAR AUTOREPETIR OFF AJUSTE CANAL B AJUSTE DE RELOJ SELEC IDIOMA MENU AJUSTE DE RELOJ MES DIA A O 0 3 HO...

Page 26: ...cto en el modo de grabadora de v deo Para borrar los marcadores Para borrar los marcadores Disco compacto Para retirar el N de estado en la entrada de programa Para borrar los n meros entrados incorre...

Page 27: ...OUTPUT button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control Press the DVD button on the remote control Verify that the DVD O...

Page 28: ...To search track To search time CD To rapidly return to a location of disc Search the markers CD To select the recording speed To select channel The 10 button has no effect in VCR mode To clear the ma...

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