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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 2 WARNING: Copy Notification To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not Federal law provides severe civil and criminal expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, open the cabinet;... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 4 LIGHTNING - For added protection of this DVD-VCR during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the DVD-VCR due to lightning and power line surges. -
Page 4: Feature Summary
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 6 Table of Contents 7 - DVD Operations ......... . -
Page 5: Remote Control Overview
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 8 Front Panel Overview 8 10 DVD DECK (p.13) DVD-VCR SELECT (p.13) DVD OPEN/CLOSE (p.13) FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (p.10) VCR DECK (p.13) COPY (p.53) RECORD (p.48) CHANNEL +/– (p.15) VCR EJECT (p.14) LINE 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO JACK POWER (p.13) -
Page 6: Front Panel Display
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 10 Front Panel Display 12 13 14 15 The DVD Deck is active A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded A disc with LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) audio is loaded A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded... -
Page 7: Language Set
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 12 Language Set The first time you connect your DVD-VCR, or after an extended power outage, you will be prompted to set the on-screen menu language. LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA Set the On-Screen 1 English 2 Francais... -
Page 8: Deck Control Buttons
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 13 Deck Control Buttons The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. POWER Button Press the POWERbutton on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. -
Page 9: Basic Vhs Playback
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 14 Basic VHS Playback To play a videotape, simply insert it in the VHS deck and press the Play button. Tapes without Record Safety Tabs can be set to play automatically when inserted; see page 47. -
Page 10: Menu Language
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 16 Menu Language Follow these steps to change the on-screen menu language to English, French or Spanish. Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. Set “Language/Langue/Idioma” Using the Up/Down buttons, move the selection arrow to “Language/Langue/Idioma,”... -
Page 11: Tuner Band Setting
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 18 Tuner Band Setting This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. • Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. -
Page 12: Add/Remove Channels
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 20 Add/Remove Channels Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add, or added a channel you wish to remove. Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. -
Page 13: Tuner Audio
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 22 Tuner Audio Today most television programs are broadcast in stereo. However, there are times you may wish to set the Tuner Audio to Mono, Stereo, SAP, or TV+SAP. Display Tuner Audio Status Press the AUDIO button while the TV View is set to the Tuner (i.e., when you are watching TV). -
Page 14: Still Mode
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 24 Still Mode The Still Mode feature lets you set the default method of freezing a single image on the screen during DVD playback. How it Works Because each frame of a standard NTSC video image is made up of... -
Page 15: Subtitle Language
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 26 Subtitle Language Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD subtitles. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. Open “SETUP MENU”... -
Page 16: Dynamic Compression
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 28 Dynamic Compression Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e. the difference between the quietest and loudest passages of a DVD soundtrack. This enables you to limit loud noises, such as explosions, or raise the volume of quiet passages, such as whispering, while watching a movie. -
Page 17: Changing The Rating Control Password
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng2 8/27/56 8:57 AM Page 30 Changing the Rating Control Password Follow these instructions to change the Rating Control password. Select “Changing Password” RATING CONTROL Use the up/down to select “Changing Password” from the “Rating Enter New Password Control” menu. -
Page 18: Dolby Digital Decoder Setting
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 32 Dolby Digital Decoder Setting If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, your DVD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your speakers. -
Page 19: Special Playback Features
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 34 Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the (Play/Pause) button. Pause Press the ll (Play/Pause) button on the remote control during playback. -
Page 20: Title/Chapter/Time Selection
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 36 Title/Chapter/Time Selection If you press the DISPLAY button during DVD playback, you can view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position. You can also use this screen as shortcut to select any Title, Chapter/Track, or counter position on the disc. -
Page 21: Subtitle
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 38 Subtitle Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. The SUBTITLE button provides a shortcut to view and select these options. Open Subtitle Menu During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. Set Subtitle Language Push the up/down to select among all available subtitle languages. -
Page 22: Repeat Chapter/Title
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 40 Repeat Chapter/Title You can repeat a single chapter, or repeat a complete title. Open Repeat Menu In Play mode, press the REPEAT button to open the Repeat menu. • The current Repeat Mode will blink. -
Page 23: Programmed Playback
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 42 Programmed Playback Programmed Playback lets you set a custom order for playback of chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD. Open “Playback Mode” Menu While in Stop mode, press the MODE button. Select “Programmed Play”... -
Page 24: 3D Sound
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 44 3D Sound 3D Audio is an enhanced audio mode that creates the illusion of Surround Sound with only two speakers. Open 3D Sound Menu During playback of a DVD, press the 3D SOUND button on the remote control. -
Page 25: Tracking
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng3 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 46 Tracking The Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks. The ATR button (Auto Tracking) will automatically align the recorded tracks with the playback heads to solve this problem. You may also set tracking manually. -
Page 26: Basic Recording
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng4 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 48 Basic Recording You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the REC button. You can even add time in fixed 30-minute increments by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 50. -
Page 27: One-Touch Recording (Otr)
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng4 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 50 One-Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 9:30 minutes at the touch of a button. OTR 0:30 0:11:40 Start Recording Follow the instructions on page 52 to begin recording. -
Page 28: Date/Time Stamp
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng4 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 52 Date/Time Stamp The Date/Time Stamp allows you to overlay the date, time, and record source at the beginning of your recordings. You can choose to record the Date/Time Stamp on every recording or on timer recordings only. -
Page 29: Audio Dubbing A Pre-Recorded Videocassette
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng4 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 54 Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Videocassette With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: A CD, DVD A microphone connected to a sound system... -
Page 30: Timer Recording Errors/Solutions
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng4 8/27/56 8:58 AM Page 56 How to Set a Timer Recording Complete Program Record, or CPR, helps to ensure you won’t run out of tape before your Timer Recording is complete. When Auto is selected, the Timer event begins to record in SP; the DVD-VCR then calculates how much time is remaining on the tape and adjusts the record speed to SLP if necessary to fit the entire event. -
Page 31: The Clock/Counter Button
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng5 8/27/56 8:59 AM Page 58 The Clock/Counter Button The DVD-VCR Search/Index features allow you to scan and search for Index Marks, quickly find blank tape, search for tape counter positions, and return to 0:00:00. The real-time tape counter gives you real-time feedback on the precise position of your DVDs and videotapes. -
Page 32: Index Search
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng5 8/27/56 8:59 AM Page 60 Index Search Index Search will fast-forward or rewind a specified number of Index Marks from 1 to 99. When it reaches the desired Index Mark, it will play the tape. Use Index Search when you know the exact Index Mark you want to locate. -
Page 33: Return To 0:00:00
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng5 8/27/56 8:59 AM Page 62 Return to 0:00:00 You can advance your videotapes to tape counter position 0:00:00 at the touch of a button. Remember that pressing the Clear button resets the tape counter position to 0:00:00. Open “Search Menu”... -
Page 34: Alt Video Out Setting
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng5 8/27/56 8:59 AM Page 64 Alt Video Out Setting If you connected your DVD-VCR to your television using the S- Video or Component Video Out jacks, you MUST set the “Alt (alternative) Video Out” selection in the on-screen menu system. -
Page 35: Monitor Tv Connections
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng5 8/27/56 8:59 AM Page 66 Monitor TV Connections Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture over regular televisions because they receive the audio and video signals directly from the DVD-VCR through the line inputs. NOTE: A monitor television is not the same as a computer monitor. -
Page 36: Using The Tv Buttons On The Remote Control
01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng5 8/27/56 8:59 AM Page 68 Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. Switch your television on. - Page 37 01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng5 8/27/56 8:59 AM Page 70 AC68-01616A...