Hitachi DV-PF74U Instruction Manual

Text of Hitachi DV-PF74U User Guide:

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 2 – EN 1L25 WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. LOCATION: INSI

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 6 – EN 1L25 FEATURES Mode ¡Progressive Scan system ¡Dolby Digital sound By hooking this DVD/VCR up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound as heard in the movie theaters. ¡Still/fast/slow/step playback ¡Random playback for audio CD, MP3, and JPEG ¡Program playback for audio CD, MP3, and JPEG ¡DVD menus in a desired language ¡Screen saver/Auto power-off functions The screen saver program starts when there is no input from the DVD/VCR for five minutes

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 32 – EN 1L25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD/VCR does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the DVD/VCR consulting the following checklist. V C R D V D V C R PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION No power. • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. • Make sure the power is turned on. The DVD/VCR does not respond • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. to the remote control. • Check the batteries in the remote control. • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necess

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 34 – EN 1L25 SPECIFICATIONS Product type: DVD/VCR Combo (DVD player with Video Cassette Recorder) Discs: DVD video Audio CD Video Cassette tape (VHS) Converter output: VHF Channel 3 or 4. Power source: 120 V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5% Power consumption: 21 W (standby: 3.6 W) Operating temperature: 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C) Dimensions: W 17-3/16” (435 mm) H 3-3/4” (94 mm) D 9-3/16” (233 mm) Weight: 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg) ¡Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. ¡If there is a discrepancy between languages, the default language will be English. H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 P

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 19 – EN 1L25 English RECORDING FUNCTION It may be UNLAWFUL to record copyrighted material with- out the consent of the copyright owner. Accidental Erasure Prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with cellophane tape. Before recording, make sure: ¡The desired channel is selected by pressing the Number buttons on the remote control or CHANNEL (o/p). (If you connected the DVD/VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNEC

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 28 – EN 1L25 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 2 Press Arrow (s/B) to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER. 3 Press Arrow (s/B) to select PARENTAL, then press ENTER. PARENTAL RATING LEVEL ALL CHANGE CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY You can check the information about the current disc by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback to show current Chapter. ¡The elapsed and remaining playing time of the current chapter will be displayed. 2 Press DISPLAY again to show current Title. ¡The elapsed and remaining playing time of the cur- rent title will be displayed. 3 Press DISPLAY for the thir

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 39 – Español SP 1L25 CONEXION A UN SISTEMA DE AUDIO DVD/VCR A CONEXION DE TV 1. Desconecte el cable de alimentación CA de la toma de corriente CA. 2. Desconecte la antena o cable del TV. 3. Conecte la antena o cable a la toma ANT-IN del DVD/VCR. 4. Conecte el DVD/VCR al TV utilizando el cable RF. 5. Enchufe los cables de alimentación CA del DVD/VCR y TV dentro de las tomas de corriente CA. CANAL DE SALIDA RF CONEXIONES Por favor, vea la página 14 para detalles. CONEXION A UN TV (PARA VIDEO) Por favor vea la página 15 para detalles. PREPARACION DE UN CANAL AUTOMATICO PREPARACIÓ

• – 10 – EN 1L25 ●VCR mode [page 16] Press to select TV channels on the DVD/VCR. To select channels, enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0 then 6. 52. OPEN/CLOSE Button Press to open or close the disc loading tray. 57. EJECT Button Press to eject the video cassette from the DVD/VCR. 53. SEARCH MODE Button ● DVD

• – 20 – EN 1L25 HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING ¡If there is a power failure or the DVD/VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock set- ting and all timer settings will be lost. ¡If a tape ends during timer recording, the DVD/VCR will stop, eject the tape, and switch to the DVD mode automatically as the TIMER light lights up on the DVD/VCR and “REC” and “

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 30 – EN 1L25 Adjust the Black Level Settings to make the black parts of the picture as bright as you prefer. 1 Press MODE during playback. 2 Press ENTER to switch ON/OFF. ON: Makes the dark parts brighter. OFF: Shows the original picture as recorded. 3 Press MODE twice or RETURN to exit. ¡The setting will be saved even if the player is turned off. DVD BLACK LEVEL SETTING You can enjoy surround-sound effect over two speak- ers. 1 Press SURROUND during playback. 2 Press SURROUND to set it 1 (Natural effect) or 2 (Emphasized effect) or OFF. 3 Press MODE or RETURN to exit. ¡The set

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 17 – EN 1L25 English Español CLOCK SET UP 1 Select main menu by pressing MENU. ¡If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET menu appears first. In this case, follow step [3]. 2 Select "CLOCK SET" by pressing K or L. Then, press B. 3 Set the clock. ¡To go back one step, press s. 4 Start the clock by pressing CLEAR/C.RESET or B. VCR CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 03 / 17 WED 2004 HOUR MINUTE AM/PM 05 : 40 PM AM

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 7 – EN 1L25 English ABOUT THE DISCS The following discs 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 the medium some discs may not be played. • Some DVD-R or CD-R/RW discs made on personal computers, or on DVD recorders may not be played back properly due to factors such as scratches, dirt or special properties of the disc. • Discs made on personal computers may not be played back proper- ly due to different environm

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 37 – Español SP 1L25 46. Botón DVD Presione antes de utilizar el control remoto para el modo DVD. ● Usted puede cambiar el modo de salida ya sea presionando el OUTPUT en el panel delantero o el DVD o VCR en el control remoto. Sin embargo, si usted presiona el OUTPUT en el panel delantero primero, usted necesita volver a seleccionar el modo correspondiente presionando el DVD o el VCR en el control remoto. 47. Botón SETUP Presione para entrar en el modo de preparación. 48. Botón TOP MENU Presione para llamar el menú de tít

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 8 – EN 1L25 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS POWER/STANDBY LINES VIDEO IN L [mode] AUDIO IN R REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR REC TIMER PROGRESSIVE SCAN DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING DVD/VCR Combo DV-PF74U MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE STOP PLAY OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VCR OUTPUT DVD 1 3 4 2 681012 14 20 791113 17 15 5 18 16 19 FRONT PANEL REMOTE CONTROL +10 EJECT 32 SEARCH MODE OPEN/CLOSE 9 ZOOM DISPLAY 8 AUDIO 0 TOP MENU SETUP PLAY SKIP CH 56 1 A-B REPEAT REPEAT 7 CLEAR/C. RESET SUBTITLE MODE ANGLE DVD VCR/TV DISC NAVI

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 13 – EN 1L25 English DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION 1. Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet. 2. Disconnect the antenna or cable from the TV. 3. Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT-IN jack of the DVD/VCR. 4. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV using the RF cable. 5. Plug the AC power cords of the DVD/VCR and TV into the AC outlets. UHF/VHF ANT-IN ANT-OUT [VHF/UHF combination antenna] [Back of the DVD/VCR] IN OUT [Cable box or satellite box] OR [Indoor antenna] [Back of the UHF/VHF combination TV] RF cable (supplied) From Cable or Satellite Company OR Note to CATV s

• – 38 – SP 1L25 CAMBIO DE VCR/DVD Como este producto utiliza videograbadoras y reproductores DVD, es necesario seleccionar el modo de salida correcto. +10 EJECT 32 SEARCH MODE OPEN/CLOSE 9 ZOOM DISPLAY 8 AUDIO 0 TOP MENU SETUP PLAY SKIP CH 56 1 A-B REPEAT REPEAT 7 CLEAR/C. RESET SUBTITLE MODE ANGLE DVD VCR/TV DISC NAVIGATION VCR SLOW SPEED REC/OTR RETURN MENU STOP 4 S

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 33 – EN 1L25 English MAINTENANCE SERVICING ¡Should your DVD/VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and please call our help line at 1-800- 448-2244 to locate an Authorized Service Center. 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 abrasives. CLEANING DISCS ¡When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a

• – 25 – EN 1L25 English REPEAT TRACK To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback. ¡The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button. CD TRACK ALL OFF (current track repeat) (entire disc repeat) (repeat off) Notes ¡Track repeat setting will be cleared by moving to other track. ¡Repeat playback does not function during A-B REPEAT playback. A-B R

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 21 – EN 1L25 English COPYING A VIDEO TAPE SPECIAL FEATURES You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the recording DVD/VCR (this unit), the play- ing VCR (another source) and your TV using the fol- lowing diagram. ¡You can use the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the front panel of the DVD/VCR instead of using the jacks on the back. VCR [Playing VCR] (another source) IN LEFT RIGHT OUT AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT DVD VCR DVD/VCR S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT

• Hitachi DV-PF74U, – 22 – EN 1L25 BASIC PLAYBACK Getting started ¡Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD/VCR. ¡Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel. ¡Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the remote control or output on the front panel. The DVD OUT- PUT light lights up. 1 Press y/I. ¡“Load” will appear briefly in the front panel display. ¡Check that the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit. If not, press DVD on the Remote control to switch

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