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... L [mode] AUDIO IN R REW REC TIMER F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR OPEN/CLOSE MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE PROGRESSIVE SCAN CHANNEL VCR DVD OUTPUT STOP PLAY DVD/VCR Combo DV-PF74U HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of troublefree use, please read this...
... L [mode] AUDIO IN R REW REC TIMER F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR OPEN/CLOSE MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE PROGRESSIVE SCAN CHANNEL VCR DVD OUTPUT STOP PLAY DVD/VCR Combo DV-PF74U HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of troublefree use, please read this...
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... REC CH SLOW SKIP PLAY STOP PAUSE/STEP VOL TV POWER VIDEO/TV CH TV Two AA batteries A/V cables RF Cable DV-RMPF74U(TS18856) (approx. 3 feet (100 cm) long) (TE14751) (5857952) SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL The following meanings VCR : Description ...other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are not kept on the back of the DVD/VCR. MP3 : Description refers to playback of audio CDs. patents and other rights owners. ABOUT COPYRIGHT Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and...
... REC CH SLOW SKIP PLAY STOP PAUSE/STEP VOL TV POWER VIDEO/TV CH TV Two AA batteries A/V cables RF Cable DV-RMPF74U(TS18856) (approx. 3 feet (100 cm) long) (TE14751) (5857952) SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL The following meanings VCR : Description ...other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are not kept on the back of the DVD/VCR. MP3 : Description refers to playback of audio CDs. patents and other rights owners. ABOUT COPYRIGHT Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and...
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...AUDIO LANGUAGE 27 STEREO SOUND MODE 27 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE 27 CAMERA ANGLE 28 CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28 PARENTAL CONTROL 28 ■ DVD SETUP 29 AUDIO SETTINGS 29 BLACK LEVEL SETTING 30 VIRTUAL SURROUND 30 DISPLAY SETTING 30 LANGUAGE SETTING 31 TO RETURN ALL SELECTIONS OF SETUP...9632; MAINTENANCE 33 DISC HANDLING 33 ■ SPECIFICATIONS 34 INDICE ■ CONTROLES DEL FUNCIONAMIENETO Y SUS FUNCIONES 35 ■ CAMBIO DE VCR/DVD 38 ■ CONEXIONES 39 DVD/VCR A CONEXION DE TV 39 CANAL DE SALIDA RF 39 CONEXION A UN SISTEMA DE AUDIO 39 CONEXION A UN TV (PARA VIDEO ...
...AUDIO LANGUAGE 27 STEREO SOUND MODE 27 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE 27 CAMERA ANGLE 28 CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28 PARENTAL CONTROL 28 ■ DVD SETUP 29 AUDIO SETTINGS 29 BLACK LEVEL SETTING 30 VIRTUAL SURROUND 30 DISPLAY SETTING 30 LANGUAGE SETTING 31 TO RETURN ALL SELECTIONS OF SETUP...9632; MAINTENANCE 33 DISC HANDLING 33 ■ SPECIFICATIONS 34 INDICE ■ CONTROLES DEL FUNCIONAMIENETO Y SUS FUNCIONES 35 ■ CAMBIO DE VCR/DVD 38 ■ CONEXIONES 39 DVD/VCR A CONEXION DE TV 39 CANAL DE SALIDA RF 39 CONEXION A UN SISTEMA DE AUDIO 39 CONEXION A UN TV (PARA VIDEO ...
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...¡Selecting a camera angle ¡Choices for audio language and sound mode ¡Parental lock ¡Automatic detection of discs This DVD/VCR automatically detects if the loaded disc is automatically turned off ). ¡Use a commercially available adaptor if the video input jacks of... Scanning? ¡Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than 5 seconds on the DVD/VCR when you insert a cassette. ¡Digital Auto Tracking (DTR) Playback ¡Auto Repeat ¡2 Step Picture Search Operation ¡...
...¡Selecting a camera angle ¡Choices for audio language and sound mode ¡Parental lock ¡Automatic detection of discs This DVD/VCR automatically detects if the loaded disc is automatically turned off ). ¡Use a commercially available adaptor if the video input jacks of... Scanning? ¡Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than 5 seconds on the DVD/VCR when you insert a cassette. ¡Digital Auto Tracking (DTR) Playback ¡Auto Repeat ¡2 Step Picture Search Operation ¡...
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...the sound may result! We recommend always to our Authorized Service Center for more detail). • You can be played back on this DVD/VCR. ¡DVD video ¡DVD-R* ¡Audio CD ¡CD-R/RW* ¡MP3 disc* ¡JPEG disc * Depending on the types or the writing method of... systems such as PAL or SECAM. ¡Some discs include region codes as desired, refer to the NTSC color system. If a function you use the DVD/VCR at least for proper heat dissipation. Example Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 [AUDIO CD] Data on an MP3...
...the sound may result! We recommend always to our Authorized Service Center for more detail). • You can be played back on this DVD/VCR. ¡DVD video ¡DVD-R* ¡Audio CD ¡CD-R/RW* ¡MP3 disc* ¡JPEG disc * Depending on the types or the writing method of... systems such as PAL or SECAM. ¡Some discs include region codes as desired, refer to the NTSC color system. If a function you use the DVD/VCR at least for proper heat dissipation. Example Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 [AUDIO CD] Data on an MP3...
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...mode] AUDIO IN R REW REC TIMER F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR OPEN/CLOSE MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE PROGRESSIVE SCAN CHANNEL VCR DVD OUTPUT STOP PLAY DVD/VCR Combo DV-PF74U 20 19 1817 15 1312 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 16 14 REMOTE CONTROL 21 OPEN/CLOSE SURROUND SEARCH ...MODE EJECT 53 22 52 A-B REPEAT 23 123 51 REPEAT 24 456 MODE 25 789 26 ZOOM CLEAR/C. PLAY Button (DVD) [page 22]...
...mode] AUDIO IN R REW REC TIMER F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR OPEN/CLOSE MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE PROGRESSIVE SCAN CHANNEL VCR DVD OUTPUT STOP PLAY DVD/VCR Combo DV-PF74U 20 19 1817 15 1312 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 16 14 REMOTE CONTROL 21 OPEN/CLOSE SURROUND SEARCH ...MODE EJECT 53 22 52 A-B REPEAT 23 123 51 REPEAT 24 456 MODE 25 789 26 ZOOM CLEAR/C. PLAY Button (DVD) [page 22]...
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... [page 29] being discs. Press to access the VCR menu. DISPLAY Button OUTPUT on the front panel, or by pressing DVD or ● DVD mode [page 28] VCR on the DVD/VCR. DVD, Audio CD, MP3 or JPEG playback. Press to access or remove the VCR's on the front panel first, you press...program (For example: setting clock or timer this button repeatedly to directly select a Chapter or a Title for the remote control. Press to correct ● DVD mode digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or Press to ● You can switch the OUTPUT mode either by pressing watch TV or...
... [page 29] being discs. Press to access the VCR menu. DISPLAY Button OUTPUT on the front panel, or by pressing DVD or ● DVD mode [page 28] VCR on the DVD/VCR. DVD, Audio CD, MP3 or JPEG playback. Press to access or remove the VCR's on the front panel first, you press...program (For example: setting clock or timer this button repeatedly to directly select a Chapter or a Title for the remote control. Press to correct ● DVD mode digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or Press to ● You can switch the OUTPUT mode either by pressing watch TV or...
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...] Press to repeat between A and B • To repeat play a Chapter or Title • To set virtual surround on/off . Tour of the DVD/VCR A-B REPEAT Button A-B REPEAT REPEAT Button REPEAT MODE Button MODE • To mark a segment to open or close the disc loading tray. SEARCH MODE Button... Press to select TV channels on the DVD/VCR. ● DVD mode [page 24] To select channels, enter channel numbers as a two-digit Press to a specific channel 6, press 0 then 6. Notes ¡To ...
...] Press to repeat between A and B • To repeat play a Chapter or Title • To set virtual surround on/off . Tour of the DVD/VCR A-B REPEAT Button A-B REPEAT REPEAT Button REPEAT MODE Button MODE • To mark a segment to open or close the disc loading tray. SEARCH MODE Button... Press to select TV channels on the DVD/VCR. ● DVD mode [page 24] To select channels, enter channel numbers as a two-digit Press to a specific channel 6, press 0 then 6. Notes ¡To ...
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...Button SLOW • To select the VCR output mode • To use the remote control in VCR mode • To view the tape in DVD mode DVD mode DISC NAVIGATION Button • To display the first scenes of VCR/TV Button each chapter of the Remote Control CLEAR/C.RESET Button CLEAR/C. EN... 1L25 RESET DVD • To clear the chapter makers. • To clear the number that is entered incorrectly MENU Button MENU TOP MENU Button TOP MENU • ...
...Button SLOW • To select the VCR output mode • To use the remote control in VCR mode • To view the tape in DVD mode DVD mode DISC NAVIGATION Button • To display the first scenes of VCR/TV Button each chapter of the Remote Control CLEAR/C.RESET Button CLEAR/C. EN... 1L25 RESET DVD • To clear the chapter makers. • To clear the number that is entered incorrectly MENU Button MENU TOP MENU Button TOP MENU • ...
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... a tape counter(hour,minute,second). DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION No disc inserted or cannot read the disc Tray open Tray closed GROUP P.SCAN DVD Lights up when the A-B repeat function is on. You always need to select the correct output mode. Close the cover. Also displays...FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR OPEN/CLOSE MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE PROGRESSIVE SCAN CHANNEL VCR DVD OUTPUT STOP PLAY DVD/VCR Combo DV-PF74U VCR DVD OUTPUT VCR button DVD button DVD OUTPUT Light VCR OUTPUT Light OUTPUT button OPEN/CLOSE SURROUND SEARCH MODE EJECT ...
... a tape counter(hour,minute,second). DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION No disc inserted or cannot read the disc Tray open Tray closed GROUP P.SCAN DVD Lights up when the A-B repeat function is on. You always need to select the correct output mode. Close the cover. Also displays...FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR OPEN/CLOSE MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE PROGRESSIVE SCAN CHANNEL VCR DVD OUTPUT STOP PLAY DVD/VCR Combo DV-PF74U VCR DVD OUTPUT VCR button DVD button DVD OUTPUT Light VCR OUTPUT Light OUTPUT button OPEN/CLOSE SURROUND SEARCH MODE EJECT ...
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...here and to the point of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio-visual source (laser disc player, video disc player, etc.) here. 10. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT Jack Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. PONENT VIDEO OUT jack are watching television programs... AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR 0VM204468 ANT-IN ANT-OUT 1 2 34 58 9 11 1. S-VIDEO OUT Jack (DVD only) Connect an optional S-Video cable here and to be connected. ¡Be sure that the cable ground should be produced with an analogue connection...
...here and to the point of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio-visual source (laser disc player, video disc player, etc.) here. 10. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT Jack Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. PONENT VIDEO OUT jack are watching television programs... AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR 0VM204468 ANT-IN ANT-OUT 1 2 34 58 9 11 1. S-VIDEO OUT Jack (DVD only) Connect an optional S-Video cable here and to be connected. ¡Be sure that the cable ground should be produced with an analogue connection...
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...mode. (See page 29.) Set "DOLBY DIGITAL"to "PCM" or "DTS" to a TV using a AV amplifier with the following steps. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. ¡ The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel... Press PLAY. ¡ If noise appears, it means channel 3 is already occupied for more than 30 seconds, the RF output channel setting will see DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION). 2. After a few seconds, press PLAY button on the front panel display. CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM Method 1 Stereo system AUDIO...
...mode. (See page 29.) Set "DOLBY DIGITAL"to "PCM" or "DTS" to a TV using a AV amplifier with the following steps. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. ¡ The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel... Press PLAY. ¡ If noise appears, it means channel 3 is already occupied for more than 30 seconds, the RF output channel setting will see DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION). 2. After a few seconds, press PLAY button on the front panel display. CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM Method 1 Stereo system AUDIO...
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...OUT Y L CB/ COAXIAL PB R CR/ PR S-VIDEO OUT (Analog) AUDIO OUT • Method 1 DVD/VCR + TV with Video Input Jack • Method 2 DVD/VCR + TV with S-Video Input Jack • Method 3 DVD/VCR + TV with Component Video Jacks Method 3 Best picture COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y Y PB CB or PR ...S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L CB/ COAXIAL PB R CR/ PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Notes ¡Connect the DVD/VCR directly to the copy protection system. ¡The COAXIAL, DVD AUDIO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT, and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to ...
...OUT Y L CB/ COAXIAL PB R CR/ PR S-VIDEO OUT (Analog) AUDIO OUT • Method 1 DVD/VCR + TV with Video Input Jack • Method 2 DVD/VCR + TV with S-Video Input Jack • Method 3 DVD/VCR + TV with Component Video Jacks Method 3 Best picture COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y Y PB CB or PR ...S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L CB/ COAXIAL PB R CR/ PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Notes ¡Connect the DVD/VCR directly to the copy protection system. ¡The COAXIAL, DVD AUDIO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT, and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to ...
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... the On Screen Language ("ENG- Then, the channel you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner, you receive in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on the TV and set the TV to channel 3. ¡If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the ...CHANNELS AGAIN 1 Press MENU until the main menu appears. 2 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing Bonce. est memorized channel. AUTO SET UP ¡The DVD/VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels. - 16 - EN 1L25 LISH", "FRANCAIS" or "ESPAÑOL") by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds...
... the On Screen Language ("ENG- Then, the channel you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner, you receive in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on the TV and set the TV to channel 3. ¡If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the ...CHANNELS AGAIN 1 Press MENU until the main menu appears. 2 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing Bonce. est memorized channel. AUTO SET UP ¡The DVD/VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels. - 16 - EN 1L25 LISH", "FRANCAIS" or "ESPAÑOL") by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds...
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... "CLOCK SET" by pressing K or L. Then, press B. English Español TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS When scanning, some channels may be skipped due to the DVD/VCR memory manually. 1 Press MENU until the main menu appears. 2 Select "LANGUAGE SELECT" by pressing K or L. MENU - Then, press B. 3 Set the clock. 3 Select "MANUAL SET...
... "CLOCK SET" by pressing K or L. Then, press B. English Español TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS When scanning, some channels may be skipped due to the DVD/VCR memory manually. 1 Press MENU until the main menu appears. 2 Select "LANGUAGE SELECT" by pressing K or L. MENU - Then, press B. 3 Set the clock. 3 Select "MANUAL SET...
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... picture one frame at the beginning of a still picture. You may skip to a specific marked point by pressing PLAY for 5 minutes, it again and the DVD/VCR will play a tape over and over. 1 Select main menu by pressing MENU. 2 Select "AUTO REPEAT" by pressing K or L. 3 Begin auto repeat ...slow motion by pressing B so that ON appears next to "AUTO REPEAT". ¡If the on . ¡If the safety tab has been removed, the DVD/VCR will play the tape automatically. - 18 - PLAYBACK FUNCTION NORMAL PLAYBACK VCR AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK VCR 1 Insert a prerecorded tape. Counter Reset ¡You ...
... picture one frame at the beginning of a still picture. You may skip to a specific marked point by pressing PLAY for 5 minutes, it again and the DVD/VCR will play a tape over and over. 1 Select main menu by pressing MENU. 2 Select "AUTO REPEAT" by pressing K or L. 3 Begin auto repeat ...slow motion by pressing B so that ON appears next to "AUTO REPEAT". ¡If the on . ¡If the safety tab has been removed, the DVD/VCR will play the tape automatically. - 18 - PLAYBACK FUNCTION NORMAL PLAYBACK VCR AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK VCR 1 Insert a prerecorded tape. Counter Reset ¡You ...
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...up and "REC" appears in Pause mode for the month. REC OTR(0:30) (Normal recording) OTR(1:00)..... 4 Set the timer. ¡To go into the DVD/VCR. 2 Select main menu by pressing MENU. 3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the Number buttons on specific days, daily or weekly within 1 year period.... For weekly: Press K or L to point to resume it later, cover the hole with - English RECORDING FUNCTION VCR It may set the DVD/VCR to record with the cable box or satellite box. Before recording, make sure: Record safety tab ¡The desired channel is selected in the...
...up and "REC" appears in Pause mode for the month. REC OTR(0:30) (Normal recording) OTR(1:00)..... 4 Set the timer. ¡To go into the DVD/VCR. 2 Select main menu by pressing MENU. 3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the Number buttons on specific days, daily or weekly within 1 year period.... For weekly: Press K or L to point to resume it later, cover the hole with - English RECORDING FUNCTION VCR It may set the DVD/VCR to record with the cable box or satellite box. Before recording, make sure: Record safety tab ¡The desired channel is selected in the...
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...a tape ends during a timer recording. TIMER RECORDING WILL NOT BE ACTIVATED UNLESS YOU PRESS TIMER. Then, press B. Then, press B. To use the DVD/VCR again as described in the front panel display. TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM 1 Press TIMER. ¡If the power ... - 6) Set the channel number Press K or L repeatedly for the hour. HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING VCR ¡If there is a power failure or the DVD/VCR is not in this manual. Then, enter correct numbers by pressing o or p. ¡You may cancel the entire program by pressing K or L. ...
...a tape ends during a timer recording. TIMER RECORDING WILL NOT BE ACTIVATED UNLESS YOU PRESS TIMER. Then, press B. Then, press B. To use the DVD/VCR again as described in the front panel display. TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM 1 Press TIMER. ¡If the power ... - 6) Set the channel number Press K or L repeatedly for the hour. HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING VCR ¡If there is a power failure or the DVD/VCR is not in this manual. Then, enter correct numbers by pressing o or p. ¡You may cancel the entire program by pressing K or L. ...
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... (not supplied) OUT IN LEFT RIGHT AUDIO VIDEO [Playing VCR] (another source) and your TV. (See "RF Output Channel" on the recording DVD/VCR to channel 3. ¡If noise appears, change the RF output channel of copyright laws. The remote control might affect the playing VCR's operation.... with a safety tab into the playing VCR. 2 Insert a tape with RCA-type connectors. Note "L1" and "L2" are found before you use the DVD/VCR's front panel controls whenever possible. L R L+R TV STEREO* SAP* TV STEREO* SAP* Main audio program Sub audio program L Sub audio program Main ...
... (not supplied) OUT IN LEFT RIGHT AUDIO VIDEO [Playing VCR] (another source) and your TV. (See "RF Output Channel" on the recording DVD/VCR to channel 3. ¡If noise appears, change the RF output channel of copyright laws. The remote control might affect the playing VCR's operation.... with a safety tab into the playing VCR. 2 Insert a tape with RCA-type connectors. Note "L1" and "L2" are found before you use the DVD/VCR's front panel controls whenever possible. L R L+R TV STEREO* SAP* TV STEREO* SAP* Main audio program Sub audio program L Sub audio program Main ...
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... When a tape reaches the end during recording, play- ¡ The elapsed recording or play . After rewinding finishes, the play time (in the DVD main menu and press ENTER to confirm. Notes ¡A prohibited icon " " may appear on the screen. ¡The chapter currently being played is... selected in the front panel display. ¡Check that the DVD OUTPUT Light is dirty or has scratches, the pictures may appear distorted and the playback operation may stop for playback program signals, playback may skip...
... When a tape reaches the end during recording, play- ¡ The elapsed recording or play . After rewinding finishes, the play time (in the DVD main menu and press ENTER to confirm. Notes ¡A prohibited icon " " may appear on the screen. ¡The chapter currently being played is... selected in the front panel display. ¡Check that the DVD OUTPUT Light is dirty or has scratches, the pictures may appear distorted and the playback operation may stop for playback program signals, playback may skip...