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AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT).

Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memorizes all available TV channels. Then, when you press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) in VCR mode, you only scan through channels you receive.

Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.

Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF (ultra high frequen- cy; channels 14-69).

Cable – standard channels 1-125 can be received without a Cable Box.

Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: 03 or 04.

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack: Sends digital audio to a stereo receiv- er, allowing you to adjust the volume at the stereo receiver. This connection pro- vides the 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in movie theaters.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Cr, Cb) Jacks: jacks on the back of the DVD/VCR that send high-quality video to a TV with Component Video In jacks. This connection provides the best picture quality. If you use this video connection, you will not need the supplied yellow video cable.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used in movie theaters.

DTS: Digital Theater Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.

Dubbing: copying a video cassette using another VCR.

HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail.

Line Input: The channel to which you set your DVD/VCR during video cassette copying. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of the DVD/VCR, select channel 002 (AV FRONT). If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the DVD/VCR, select 001 (AV REAR). If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) or the Number buttons to select another channel.

OTR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording on the VCR that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours.

RF coaxial cable: A black cable supplied with your DVD/VCR. Use it to connect your DVD/VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS).

S-Video: Produces a clearer picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color. If you connect an optional S-Video cable, you will not need to use the supplied yellow video cable.

Tape Speeds: how fast the video cassette travels during a recording or playback. The faster the tape speed, the better the picture quality. Slower tape speeds affect picture quality, but you can record more onto a cassette.

SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approxi- mately two hours); best picture quality.

LP (long play) – average tape speed; playback only.

SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours).

VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive video from another source (IN) or send video to another system (OUT).

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