Sylvania DVC840G Setup, Connections, RF Output Channel, Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box

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Setup

Connections

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

RF Output Channel

If channel 3 has been already occupied for broadcasting,

1)Set your TV to channel 4.

2)Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit. ) Press [OUTPUT] on the unit so that the

VCR OUTPUT light is lit.

If noise appears on the TV screen, press [VCR/TV] on the remote control.

4) Press [PLAY B] once.

5)After a few seconds, press and hold [PLAY B] on the unit for  seconds.

The RF output channel will change to channel 4 from channel  and you will see a playback picture.

When a picture does not appear on the TV screen, repeat step 4.

6)Press [STOP C] to stop playback.

Hint

The RF output channel may change when you adjust tracking during play- back. In this case, stop the playback, and start the playback again. After that, press and hold [PLAY B] on the unit for  seconds again.

Setup

Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box

 

(Cable box or

 

(Back of DVD/VCR)

 

 

 

 

 

Satellite box)

ANT-IN

 

Satellite or

IN

OUT

 

RF cable

Cable TV

 

 

ANT-OUT

 

 

 

 

signal

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

(Back of TV)

Select this connection when you want to view or record a scrambled channel. With this connection, channels cannot be changed on the unit. You can view or record ONLY

the channels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box.

• While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed.

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1)Turn on the unit by pressing [POWER], then press [VCR/TV]. The POWER indicator on the front panel will light, then press [SKIP/CH. G/K, H/L] to select chan- nel  or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box).

If you use the channel 4, you need to change the unit’s RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF Output Channel”.

2)At the TV, select channel  or 4 (the same channel as you have selected at step 1).

) On the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view or record.

Connection to an Audio System

 

Method 1

 

Audio

Stereo system

 

 

Analog audio

 

L R

 

 

input jacks

Audio cable

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

DVD/VCR

VCR

 

AUDIO OUT

 

AUDIO OUT

L

 

 

 

Method 2

Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck or DAT deck

COAXIAL Digital audio input jack

Audio Coaxial

Digital cable

(commercially

available)

DIGITAL

DVD

S-VIDEOVIDEO OUT

AUDIO

 

 

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

OUT

OUT

(Analog)

R

 

DVD/VCRor

DIGITAL

DVD

S-VIDEOVIDEO OUT

AUDIO

 

 

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

OUT

OUT

L

R

(DVD mode only)

Hint

DIGITAL COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

Setting

Connection

Connecting to a Dolby Digital decod- er for Dolby Digital audio output.

Connecting to the other equipment (an MD deck or DAT deck etc.) with- out Dolby Digital decoder.

SETUP > QUICK> DOLBY DIGITAL

BITSTREAM

PCM

Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speaker.

*To complete these settings, refer to pages 20-21.

The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital Multi channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.

By hooking this unit up to a Multi channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital Multi channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.

Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers.

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Contents Supplied Accessories PrecautionsSetup Table of ContentsPrecautions Laser SafetyMake your contribution to the environment Important Safeguards Hint Playable Discs About the Video Cassettes and DiscsPlayable Video Cassettes Unplayable DiscsRF Output Channel SetupConnections Hint for Cable Box or Satellite BoxConnection to a TV Turn On the Unit for the First Time Setup Preparation for UseClock Setup To Add or Delete ChannelsFunction Overview Front Panel IndicatorVCR / DVD Switching Front & Rear TerminalsUnit are as follows Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries for the Remote Control Either side of centerOther Operations VCR FunctionsPlayback VCR FunctionsAuto Repeat Timer RecordingRecording Recording & OTR One Touch RecordingTo cancel a Timer Recording in progress Hints for OTR and Timer RecordingTo Check, Correct or Cancel a Timer Program When an OTR or a Timer Recording is completedCopying a Video Tape ConnectBack of another source Back of DVD/VCR DVD Functions MP3/WMA Playback On-Screen DisplayDVD Functions Search Functions Random Playback Repeat / Random / Programmed PlaybackRepeat Playback Programmed PlaybackSpecial Settings Language Setting DVD SetupQuick Setup Menu Custom MenuDisplay Setting Audio SettingAudio menu Others Setting To Change the Password for Parental ControlsParental Setting Parental LevelsPress Setup Select Initialize Select YES Stop mode Troubleshooting GuideReset to the Default Setting Except for Parental Setting InformationSpecifications Language Code ListEspañol ConsejoControl remoto Reproducción de la grabadora de vídeoReproducción de DVD Antes Encienda el televisor y cambie al canalClock Set Up Installing the Batteries for the RemoteControl VCR/DVD Switching Quick Use GuideBefore Turn on the TV and set it to channel VCR PlaybackDVD/CD Playback 1VMN22455 / E8A02UD

DVC840G specifications

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