Radio Shack DVD / VCR owner manual Installation Location, Maintenance

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Precautions

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

Do not stand the unit up vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place any- thing directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.

Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations sub- ject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to your local RadioShack ® store for servicing.

Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cas- sette holder.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry.

Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD player, please contact RadioShack store.

About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public perfor- mance and lending of discs are prohibited.

This product incorporates copyright protection tech- nology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright pro- tection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Maintenance

SERVICING

Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 23 before returning the product.

If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-service- able parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please consult with your local RadioShack store.

CLEANING THE CABINET

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild deter- gent solution. Do not use a solution containing alco- hol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

CLEANING DISCS

When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, com- mercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for ana- log records.

CLEANING THE DISC LENS

If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting Guide” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pick- up unit may be dirty. Please consult with your local RadioShack store for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

DISC HANDLING

When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to touch the surface of the disc.

Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.

Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accu- mulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your unit may need to be cleaned.

1.Please visit your local RadioShack store and pur- chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2.If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the prob- lem, please consult with your local RadioShack store.

Hint

Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

Clean video heads only when problems occur.

Symbols Used in This Manual

The following symbols appear in some head- ings in this manual.

:Description refers to playback or recording VCR of video cassette tapes.

:Description refers to playback of DVD- DVD-VVideo discs.

:Description refers to playback of Audio

CD CDs.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par- ticular, specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Contents Table of Contents Basic TV ConnectionLaser Safety PrecautionsMake your contribution to the environment Important Safeguards Maintenance Installation LocationFollowing symbols appear in some head- ings in this manual About the Video Cassettes and Discs Playable Video CassettesPlayable Discs Unplayable DiscsSetup Connections RF Output ChannelHint for Cable Box or Satellite Box Connection to an Audio SystemConnection to a TV After you have completed connectionsFront & Rear Terminals If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanningPreparation for Use Clock SetupTurn on the Unit for the First Time VCR/DVD Switching DVD output modeVCR output mode Function OverviewRemote Control Installing the BatteriesFor the Remote Control Either side of centerVCR Functions Playback Other OperationsIndex Search Time SearchTimer Recording RecordingAuto Repeat Recording & OTR One Touch RecordingHints for OTR and Timer Recording To cancel a Timer Recording in progressPress SUBTITLE/T-SET then, VCR on the remote control Select the desired start time HourMTS System Multi-Channel Television Sound When You Receive or Record a Program Broadcast in MTSCopying a Video Tape DVD Functions Able on the DVD CHChapterTTTitle Current title number / Total titles Chapter repeat / T Title repeat / a B A-B repeatMarker Setup Search FunctionTrack Search Title / Chapter SearchRepeat / Random / Programmed Playback Repeat PlaybackRepeat A-B Playback Programmed PlaybackSpecial Settings Stereo Sound ModeBlack Level Setting Subtitle LanguageDVD Setup Language SettingDisplay Setting Audio SettingParental Setting Others SettingSelect Password Others menuInformation Troubleshooting Guide Reset to the Default Setting Except for Parental SettingControl, the remote control is working Select InitializeSpecifications Limited Ninety-Day WarrantyVideo Heads Operating temperature Language ListEspañol Reproducción de la grabadora de vídeo Control remotoAntes Encienda el televisor y cambie al canal Para empezar Para parar la La reproducción ReproducciónQuick Use Guide ConnectionsRemote Control VCR Playback1VMN22991 / E8A95UD To start To stop Playback