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... display • Parental Lock* • Camera Angle * • Program Playback • Display Panel and Dimmer (Audio CD, MP3) • Dolby Digital Sound • Random Playback • Dynamic Range Control (Audio CD, MP3) • Fast/Paused/Slow/Step-by- • Repeat (A-B, Chapter, Step Playback Title, Track, Disc) • Searching: Time, Forward, and Reverse • Slow Motion • Still Picture • Tracking Adjustment • Screen Saver • Search (Title/Chapter, Time, Track) • SRS TruSurround • Subtitles...
... display • Parental Lock* • Camera Angle * • Program Playback • Display Panel and Dimmer (Audio CD, MP3) • Dolby Digital Sound • Random Playback • Dynamic Range Control (Audio CD, MP3) • Fast/Paused/Slow/Step-by- • Repeat (A-B, Chapter, Step Playback Title, Track, Disc) • Searching: Time, Forward, and Reverse • Slow Motion • Still Picture • Tracking Adjustment • Screen Saver • Search (Title/Chapter, Time, Track) • SRS TruSurround • Subtitles...
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... may be listed on the DVD or on the DVD Player. Color Systems DVDs are NTSC (which may play.) • Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) • Photo CD • Video Single Disc (VSD) Audio of the following logos will play on your DVDs. The VCR also has a 19 micron head, which provides a better picture when you play must be labeled for ALL regions or for a specific region format can play MP3 files recorded on...
... may be listed on the DVD or on the DVD Player. Color Systems DVDs are NTSC (which may play.) • Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) • Photo CD • Video Single Disc (VSD) Audio of the following logos will play on your DVDs. The VCR also has a 19 micron head, which provides a better picture when you play must be labeled for ALL regions or for a specific region format can play MP3 files recorded on...
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... the DVD/VCR). DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 9 Hookups (cont'd) 9 DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. 1 Cable Box/DBS IN OUT Cable Signal RF coaxial cable 2 DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 DVD/VCR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R RF VIDEO DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L S-VIDEO Cr OUT PCM / BITSTREAM coaxial cable...
... the DVD/VCR). DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 9 Hookups (cont'd) 9 DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. 1 Cable Box/DBS IN OUT Cable Signal RF coaxial cable 2 DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 DVD/VCR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R RF VIDEO DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L S-VIDEO Cr OUT PCM / BITSTREAM coaxial cable...
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... the DVD/VCR. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont'd) DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. 1 Cable Signal DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 RF coaxial cable 2 Cable Box/DBS DVD/VCR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT IN L R Y S-VIDEO Cr OUT Cb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM...
... the DVD/VCR. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont'd) DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. 1 Cable Signal DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 RF coaxial cable 2 Cable Box/DBS DVD/VCR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT IN L R Y S-VIDEO Cr OUT Cb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM...
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... L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL COAXIAL VIDEO R Cr 3 Video Cable 2 Audio Cables Audio and Video IN Jacks on the TV, matching the cable colors to a power outlet. Or, simply continue changing channels at the TV until you are using the RF coaxial cable for VCR or DVD playback, choose the Audio/Video In channel at the TV. If the TV has a single AUDIO IN jack, use the VCR features or view TV channels...
... L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL COAXIAL VIDEO R Cr 3 Video Cable 2 Audio Cables Audio and Video IN Jacks on the TV, matching the cable colors to a power outlet. Or, simply continue changing channels at the TV until you are using the RF coaxial cable for VCR or DVD playback, choose the Audio/Video In channel at the TV. If the TV has a single AUDIO IN jack, use the VCR features or view TV channels...
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... DVD/VCR, you see VCR or DVD playback on the TV screen. 5 You are using the red/white/yellow audio/video cables for the DVD Player of the DVD/VCR. If you complete the VCR setup as described on page 15, set it to the Component Video In channel. Go to page 15 before turning on page 11. 4 Connect the power cords of all the equipment to a power outlet. The Component Video connection only supplies video (picture) for VCR playback, choose the Audio/Video In channel...
... DVD/VCR, you see VCR or DVD playback on the TV screen. 5 You are using the red/white/yellow audio/video cables for the DVD Player of the DVD/VCR. If you complete the VCR setup as described on page 15, set it to the Component Video In channel. Go to page 15 before turning on page 11. 4 Connect the power cords of all the equipment to a power outlet. The Component Video connection only supplies video (picture) for VCR playback, choose the Audio/Video In channel...
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... COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL COAXIAL VIDEO R Cr 3 2 Stereo Receiver COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the DVD/VCR's COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and to ON in the power cords of the stereo receiver, TV, and DVD/VCR. This digital audio connection only provides sound for VCR features. 4 Plug in the DVD Player's Setup menu...
... COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL COAXIAL VIDEO R Cr 3 2 Stereo Receiver COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the DVD/VCR's COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and to ON in the power cords of the stereo receiver, TV, and DVD/VCR. This digital audio connection only provides sound for VCR features. 4 Plug in the DVD Player's Setup menu...
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... DVD/VCR. The DVD/VCR will appear on the TV. 5 4 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT 1 3 Helpful Hints • To skip this page if the power fails. AUTO CH PROGRAMMING IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT will memorize all channels are using a Cable Box or a Direct...
... DVD/VCR. The DVD/VCR will appear on the TV. 5 4 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT 1 3 Helpful Hints • To skip this page if the power fails. AUTO CH PROGRAMMING IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT will memorize all channels are using a Cable Box or a Direct...
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... press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY (DVD) on the display panel, the Disc is loaded completely and is stopped for playback. • When you want to open the Disc tray. 4 Place a Disc into the tray. Make sure the TV and the stereo receiver (if applicable) are on the display panel. Clean the Disc, then turn on the DVD/VCR. 4 Insert a Disc. 2 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK 1 6 STOP PLAY REW 1 4 FF PAUSE TIMER SET 23 VCR/TV...
... press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY (DVD) on the display panel, the Disc is loaded completely and is stopped for playback. • When you want to open the Disc tray. 4 Place a Disc into the tray. Make sure the TV and the stereo receiver (if applicable) are on the display panel. Clean the Disc, then turn on the DVD/VCR. 4 Insert a Disc. 2 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK 1 6 STOP PLAY REW 1 4 FF PAUSE TIMER SET 23 VCR/TV...
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... an Audio CD is turning on the remote control. Tray is installed. Power is in DVD mode. DVD Light (red) This light appears when the DVD/VCR is turning off. Disc tray Insert a Disc here. TRK. Disc is paused. P3 MP3 CD PLAYBACK DVD OPEN/CLOSE POWER ON/OFF STOP PREV PLAY SEARCH NEXT DVD VIDEO SOURCE STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC CHANNEL TIMER VCR/TV CST.IN VIDEO L AUDIO R REPEAT: Appears during Repeat Playback of the DVD/VCR or OUTPUT SELECT on . F : Appears when play is loading. See Display Messages below. To make the red DVD light...
... an Audio CD is turning on the remote control. Tray is installed. Power is in DVD mode. DVD Light (red) This light appears when the DVD/VCR is turning off. Disc tray Insert a Disc here. TRK. Disc is paused. P3 MP3 CD PLAYBACK DVD OPEN/CLOSE POWER ON/OFF STOP PREV PLAY SEARCH NEXT DVD VIDEO SOURCE STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC CHANNEL TIMER VCR/TV CST.IN VIDEO L AUDIO R REPEAT: Appears during Repeat Playback of the DVD/VCR or OUTPUT SELECT on . F : Appears when play is loading. See Display Messages below. To make the red DVD light...
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... Chapters. PLAY Button (VCR) Press to open or close the Disc tray. REW, F.FWD Buttons (rewind, fast forward VCR) Press to change TV channels at the DVD/VCR. Press F.FWD to go to the next VCR menu. Details are on page 38. Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can work your DVD/VCR from the audio and video out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, another DVD Player, or audio system here. CHANNEL K/L Buttons In VCR mode, press to rewind or fast forward a video cassette...
... Chapters. PLAY Button (VCR) Press to open or close the Disc tray. REW, F.FWD Buttons (rewind, fast forward VCR) Press to change TV channels at the DVD/VCR. Press F.FWD to go to the next VCR menu. Details are on page 38. Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can work your DVD/VCR from the audio and video out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, another DVD Player, or audio system here. CHANNEL K/L Buttons In VCR mode, press to rewind or fast forward a video cassette...
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... Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a television. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the S-Video In jack of a camcorder, another DVD Player here. ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 IN L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL COAXIAL VIDEO R Cr VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the video out jack of a decoder or stereo receiver. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT...
... Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a television. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the S-Video In jack of a camcorder, another DVD Player here. ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 IN L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL COAXIAL VIDEO R Cr VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the video out jack of a decoder or stereo receiver. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT...
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... Chapter repeatedly. Helpful Hints • For DVD Player features, press the DVD button first before using the remote control for the quickest results (to select channel 6, press 0,6). Details are on page 36. To make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode. Number Buttons In DVD mode, press to select a Track or Chapter for DVD subtitles. If you select on page 53. Details are on a Disc. DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT Button In VCR mode, press to fast forward the Disc. SUBTITLE Button Press to select a language for Disc playback. STOP PLAY...
... Chapter repeatedly. Helpful Hints • For DVD Player features, press the DVD button first before using the remote control for the quickest results (to select channel 6, press 0,6). Details are on page 36. To make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode. Number Buttons In DVD mode, press to select a Track or Chapter for DVD subtitles. If you select on page 53. Details are on a Disc. DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT Button In VCR mode, press to fast forward the Disc. SUBTITLE Button Press to select a language for Disc playback. STOP PLAY...
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... fast forward or rewind the tape a specific length of time. In VCR mode, press to see a DVD Title menu. Remote Control Buttons (cont'd) 23 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT AUDIO Button Press to pause or resume VCR recording. PAUSE k Button Press to pause Disc playback or to change TV channels...
... fast forward or rewind the tape a specific length of time. In VCR mode, press to see a DVD Title menu. Remote Control Buttons (cont'd) 23 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT AUDIO Button Press to pause or resume VCR recording. PAUSE k Button Press to pause Disc playback or to change TV channels...
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... POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT START FINISH 4 Wait for the first time, you can select any channel number using a Cable Box or DBS. • If you have Cable TV, channels 1-125 will appear on the screen. Then the programming of the lowest channel number...
... POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT START FINISH 4 Wait for the first time, you can select any channel number using a Cable Box or DBS. • If you have Cable TV, channels 1-125 will appear on the screen. Then the programming of the lowest channel number...
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... DVD playback. The default setting is ON. AUTO 4 SELECT: / SET: OK EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN SELECT: / SET: OK EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN 3 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT ANGLE ICON SET-UP DISPLAY CONTROLS 1.TV ASPECT 2.PANEL DISPLAY 3.ANGLE ICON 4.AUTO POWER OFF 5.BACKGROUND 4:3 LETTERBOX BRIGHT ON ON BLUE SELECT: / SET...
... DVD playback. The default setting is ON. AUTO 4 SELECT: / SET: OK EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN SELECT: / SET: OK EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN 3 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT ANGLE ICON SET-UP DISPLAY CONTROLS 1.TV ASPECT 2.PANEL DISPLAY 3.ANGLE ICON 4.AUTO POWER OFF 5.BACKGROUND 4:3 LETTERBOX BRIGHT ON ON BLUE SELECT: / SET...
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...: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN 5 Press SETUP to remove the menu. 54 1 3 2 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT Helpful Hints • Setting DOWN SAMPLING to an MPEG-compatible Stereo. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on page 13. This levels the sound volume...
...: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN 5 Press SETUP to remove the menu. 54 1 3 2 MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7 89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT Helpful Hints • Setting DOWN SAMPLING to an MPEG-compatible Stereo. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on page 13. This levels the sound volume...
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... buttons. Or, if you have a Cable Box/DBS, make sure the side you call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of the DVD/VCR. The VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR. If the Disc is one video connection between the remote control and the DVD/VCR. • Inspect and/or replace the batteries in DVD mode. • Make sure the video cable is set to help you only used the supplied black...
... buttons. Or, if you have a Cable Box/DBS, make sure the side you call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of the DVD/VCR. The VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR. If the Disc is one video connection between the remote control and the DVD/VCR. • Inspect and/or replace the batteries in DVD mode. • Make sure the video cable is set to help you only used the supplied black...
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... insert a tape without a record tab. See your TV owner's manual for details. • When you connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, the stereo light on your TV screen briefly), press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) or the Number buttons to select another tape and press TIMER SET to set a timer recording. Eventually, the heads may become dirty. The playback picture is too dim...
... insert a tape without a record tab. See your TV owner's manual for details. • When you connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, the stereo light on your TV screen briefly), press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) or the Number buttons to select another tape and press TIMER SET to set a timer recording. Eventually, the heads may become dirty. The playback picture is too dim...
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... selection 63 number buttons 22 ok button 22 on-screen status displays (vcr) . . . . .30 one-touch recording 33 open/close button 17, 20 output select button 23 parental controls 56-57 password 56 pause button 23, 31, 42, 52 play button 16-17, 20, 22 playing discs 17 playing tapes 16 power button 22 cord 21 light 19 power on/off button 20 programmed playback (audio cd) . .60 programmed playback (mp3 64 random playback (audio cd 61 random playback (mp3 64 real-time tape counter 40 rear panel 21 rec (record) button...
... selection 63 number buttons 22 ok button 22 on-screen status displays (vcr) . . . . .30 one-touch recording 33 open/close button 17, 20 output select button 23 parental controls 56-57 password 56 pause button 23, 31, 42, 52 play button 16-17, 20, 22 playing discs 17 playing tapes 16 power button 22 cord 21 light 19 power on/off button 20 programmed playback (audio cd) . .60 programmed playback (mp3 64 random playback (audio cd 61 random playback (mp3 64 real-time tape counter 40 rear panel 21 rec (record) button...