[. . . ] DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC14BU HR-XVC15SU For customer use: Enter below the Model No. Retain this information for future reference. INSTRUCTIONS Model No. Serial No. LPT1148-001A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. [. . . ] Note: It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback because it is automatically selected by the unit. Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1. 2 If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using v/V (-/+) on the Remote Control. 3. Press X (PAUSE) repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time. Note: After 5 minutes in STILL mode the unit stops to protect the tape and video heads. Auto Tracking Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks and beings when: · · · A tape is played for the first time. Streaks or snow appear due to scratches on the tape. Slow Motion 1. The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. Use v/V (-/+) on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking. Notes: · During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen. After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the unit goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads. Manual Tracking To manually adjust the tracking use the v/V (-/+) buttons on the Remote Control during playback. Notes: · · Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment. Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds. · 18 CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) This feature is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. The unit performs a fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording. When the search is complete, the unit goes into playback mode automatically. Instant Timer Recording With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer. Note: Instant Timer recording is not available when the external timer record is in progress. If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the rear or front panel). Connect the LINE1 or LINE2 input jacks on this unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the external device using the audio/video cables. The menu appears on the TV screen, recording starts, and the (TIMER) indicator lights. INSTANT TIMER RECORD VCR Tape Recording Basic Recording (One-Touch Recording) You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the unit's external inputs. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the unit. · · LINE1 (L1): Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel. LINE2 (L2): Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel. INPUT SPEED LINE1 SP START LENGTH NOW 0H30M 3. Set a recording mode (SP or SLP) as necessary by pressing SPEED repeatedly. If you have a TV attached to your unit, you can see the video playing. [. . . ] Notes: · Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played in this player. Player does not support these kinds of discs and display the "CHECK DISC". CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of `copy once' broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. Cleaning the unit To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. [. . . ]