PYLE Audio PLDVCR500 manual

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    User's Manual ◆ In the initial settings, exclusive channel for DVD/Video is set to CH 3. Set the TV channel to CH3 before using it. ◆ Region code of DVD/Video player for home is 1 or ALL. In inserting a disc with other region code, it does not operate. Please only use a disc with region code 1 or ALL. ◆ is a 'Prohibition' mark.[...]

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    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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “ danger[...]

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    2 This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaire[...]

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    3 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 12 POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so t[...]

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    4 22 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the unit does not operat[...]

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    ◆ Read Carefully before Using Cautions in use of DVD-Video player are described below. Please read carefully before using a DVD-Video player. Installation place and handling - When you place this player near other devices, they may affect poorly together. - When you place DVD-Video player and TV in the upper and lower sides, it may cause flickeri[...]

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    ◆ Tape and Disc Handling - Do not use any tape and disc below. Damage of video head or cut/coiling of tape may cause failure. ① Tape with mold ② Tape or disc stained with juice or attachments ③ Tape having breakage connection ④ Disassembled tape ⑤ Disc with severe scratch ⑥ Moisture condensation may occur in tape. Moisture condensatio[...]

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    7 Important Safeguards Read Carefully before Using Advantages of This Product Are.... Idenificatuion of Controls front palel rear panel remote Controller instructions in using remote Connecting with TV Connecting with Cable box Connecting with other vcr or camcorder Language Setup Manu Select Manu Language Select Audio Language Select Subtitle Lang[...]

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    8 Advantages of This Product Are ..... ◆ BUILT-IN TV TUNER (TV/CATV) ◆ Hi-Fi stereo system [VCR] ◆ Digital Auto Tracking [VCR] ◆ BACK LIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS ◆ EXTERNAL IR REMOTE CONTROLLER WITH RECEIVER ◆ DEW & HEAT SENSORS FOR TAPE PROTECTION ◆ AUTO START FUNCTION ◆ DC power Supply (2 kind of DC 12v inputs) ◆ DVD, VCD, [...]

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    Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE ⑫ ① ② ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑭ ⑮ ⑬ I d e n ti f i c a ti o n o f C o n tr o l s 9 Identification of Controls ③ ① Open/Close button If this key is pressed while power is supplying . disc tray will open,the open/close button lamp will light up in red then insert the disc and the disc wil[...]

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    I d e n tifi c a tio n o f C o n tr o l s 10 Play key. Press this key to playback a recorded tape, or to release special operation such as the search mode. In the playback mode the playback indicator lamp will be light in red, and Auto Tracking mode, this indicator lamp will blink. Cassette-In Lamp. When the cassette is inserted, the CST-IN lamp wi[...]

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    11 Rear Panel ① ③ ④ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ② ⑤ ⑩ VIDEO OUT Connector. Connect this terminal to VIDEO IN terminal of your TV , using the RCA cord . Connect this terminal to VIDEO IN terminal of your TV , using the RCA cord . IR INPUT Connect this terminal to remote control out. DIGITAL OUT Connecter S/W OUT Connector Connect the TV antenna (or [...]

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    12 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REPEA T REPEA T A-B ZOOM TOP MENU MENU SETUP PROGRAM A/V SEL. RETURN CLEAR MUTE GOTO PBC STEP SLOW FF PLA Y/PAUSE REW F .SKIP STOP EJECT A. SEARCH PLA Y REW FF STOP ENCORE P AUSE/STILL AUDIO REPLA Y --- TRK --- R.TRK REC --- CH --- R.SKIP POWER VCR CH3/CH4 TV/VCR ENTER DISPLA Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 [...]

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    13 Instructions in Using REMOTE Operate REMOTE within 7m from the unit. ▶ ▶ Do not press 2(two) buttons at the same time. ▶ Do not light up sending part of REMOTE ▶ Do not keep in the place with much dust and humidity[...]

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    14 Connecting with TV How to Connect with RF cable INPUT 1 ANT IN INPUT 2 REAR PANEL OF DVD-VIDEO OUTSIDE ANTENNA OR WALL ANTENNA OUTLET REAR PANEL OF TV RF CABLE ■ In the initial SET, exclusive channel for video is set to CH 3. To change this setting, set again in “ CHANNEL SET ” screen in VCR operation. ■ In connecting RF cable to TV, set[...]

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    15 Connecting with Cable Box If your cable system only requires you to use a converter box for some channels (i.e., pay-TV channels), follow these steps: Find the primary incoming RF cable. Plug this cable into a splitter (available at your local electronics store.) Connect one RF cable between one OUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal o[...]

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    16 Connecting with Other VCR or Camcorder 1. Connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack in Camcorder(or playback video) to AUDIO/VIDEO IN jack in rear panel (or front panel) of DVD-Video with connecting cable. 2. Connect “ ANT. IN ” jack in TV to “ RF.OUT ” jack in DVD-Video with RF cable. 3. To record contents of camcorder or playback video with DVD-Vid[...]

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    17 How to Copy(Edit) Tape with Other VCR or Camcorder 1. Turn on DVD-Video. 2. Press [OUTPUT] button of remote control and adjust DVD-Video to display "External Input 1" or "External Input 2" in TV screen. 3. Press [PLAY] button in Camcorder or playback video. 4. Press [REC] button in DVD-Video if you want to record contents of [...]

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    18 Select DISC Menu Language SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 3. Press the SHIFT button LANGUAGE SETUP MENU DISC MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE LANGUAGE SETUP MAIN MENU T ENGLISH F[...]

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    19 Select SUBTITLE Language SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 2. Press the select(ENTER) button then the "LANGUAGE SETUP" is displayed. LANGUAGE SETUP MENU DISC[...]

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    20 Set TV DISPLAY Mode SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 3. Press the SHIFT ▶ button to enter the selected menu. 4. Press the SHIFT ▼ ( or SHIFT ▲ ) button unit for[...]

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    21 Set Picture Mode SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. DISPLAY SETUP MENU TV DISPLAY TV TYPE PIC MODE SET PICTURE MODE MAIN MENU AUTO HI-RES N-FLICKER 5. Press the SHIFT ?[...]

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    22 DIGITAL OUT Setup SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 3. Press the SHIFT ▶ button to enter the selected menu. 4. Press the SHIFT ▼ ( or SHIFT ▲ ) button unit for t[...]

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    AUDIO SET MENU DIGITAL OUT AC3 DUAL MONO AC3 DYNAMIC DYNAMIC RENGE COMPRESSION MAIN MENU 23 Setup DYNAMIC Range Compression SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 5. Press the[...]

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    24 Setup Parental Lock SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 3. Press the SHIFT ▶ button to enter the selected menu 4. Press the SHIFT ▼ ( or SHIFT ▲ ) button unit for [...]

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    25 Setup the FM Transmitter SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 3. Press the SHIFT ▶ button to enter the selected menu. 4. Press the SHIFT ▼ ( or SHIFT ▲ ) button uni[...]

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    26 VCR SETUP MENU VCR OSD (On Screen Display) SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 2. Press the SHIFT ▼ button to select(ENTER) the "VCR SETUP", then the VCR SET[...]

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    27 VCR Auto Repeat SETUPM MENU VCR SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP T T ? EXIT SETUP 1. Press the "SETUP" button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayd. 2. Press the SHIFT ▼ button to select(ENTER) the "VCR SETUP", then the VCR SETUP menu is displayed. 4. Pr[...]

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    28 OPERATING TV TUNER TV CHANNEL SET 1. Press "A/V SEL." button on the remote control, until " TV" is selected. 2. Press A.SEARCH button on the remote control, then channels will be found and stored automatically. CATV CHANNEL SET 3. When searching and storing is completed, the TV mode will be displayed. TV CHANNEL SET AUTO SEAR[...]

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    29 Other's Operation Using a zoom function A base point to be enlarged is center and the point can be changed with the operation of [ ◀ , ▶ , ▲ , ▼ ] button. Keep pressing [ZOOM] button till the preferred zoom appears. Every time a user presses [ZOOM] button, a zoom magnification changes 2 times ( X2 ) → 4 times ( X4 ) → 8 times ( [...]

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    30 5. To move to next chapter, press F.SKIP( ) button. To skip chapter in a DVD To play it fast 7. Also you can return to normal speed by pressing ( ) button. The current chapter moves to the next chapter. 6. Press R.SKIP( ) button. 1. Press POWER button to power on. 4. To playback it, press [PLAY/PAUSE] button. 3. Insert the disc and press [OPEN/C[...]

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    31 Repeating a defined period confirming the current disc mode DVD : Chapter Repeat on → Title Repeat on → Repeat off → Chapter Repeat on VCD : REP-ONE → REP-ALL → REP OFF → REP-ONE MP3(CD) : REP-ONE → Folder Rep → Folder → REP-ONE 1. Keep pressing REPEAT button till the preferred system appears. You may repeat a desired chapter o[...]

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    SETUP PROGRAM A/V SEL. RETURN CLEAR MUTE GOTO PBC STEP SLOW FF PLAY/P AUSE REW F. SK IP STOP R.SKIP ENTER DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 32 To display menus in a disc 1. Press "MENU" button. If a disc includes menus, a user may use them. OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REPEAT REPEAT A-B ZOOM TOP MENU MENU POWER ENTER ENTER button Playable Di[...]

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    33 Repeating a defined period (DVD) You may repeat a desired chapter or track. A TO B SET A A TO B SET B A TO B CANCELLED 1 Select A-B Repeat Function In Play mode, press the REPEA T button, then press left/right to select A-B Repeat. o "A-" will highlight when A-B Repeat is selected. NOTE: If you are playing a CD, the menu will display &[...]

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    34 About VCR The video heads enable the VCR to read video information pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become clogged with dirt video playback will be impossible. This can easily be determined during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but the picture is extremely snowy. If this si the cas[...]

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    35 About DVD Playable Disc Restriction Possible Region number 1 or Region number All Version 1.0/1.1/2.0, SVCD/CVD CD PCM or dts SUPER Video CD CD-R (Region 1) (Region ALL) 1 ALL DVD,Video CD (Version 1.1,2.0),S-VCD and Audio CD Disc type Playable DVD Video CD CD-RW DVD-R S-VCD Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Video-CD/CD/CD-RO[...]

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    36 Terms related with DVD DVD A DVD (abbreviation of Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc) can include 135 minutes of video information. And for audio, it can hold up to 8 kinds of languages and 32 kinds of subtitle languages. By using MPEG-2 video compression and digital 3D surround sound, DVD realizes highdefined screen and quality sound [...]

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    37 Before doubting about troubles (DVD) Symptom The recorder does not play. No sound comes through. A disc is playing but screen does not appear or poor screen appears. Sound is irregular REMOTE does not work. “ AUDIO ” or “ SUBTITLE ” button does not work. - a If a DVD is from overseas, it may not be played. Please check a DVD ’ s region[...]

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    38 Before doubting about troubles (VCR) Symptom “ Power On ” does not work. It does not work even in “ Power On ” . A videotape is not inputted in. A videotape is not ejected. A channel on video and a play screen does not appear. - a Please check whether a power plug is inserted in an electric outlet. - The Polarity of power cord is not cor[...]

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    39 Symptom While recording and playing, the top of screen extremely waves. A screen is not clear. A screen at pause is trembling or slow screen is not clear. - a Since VCR Play signals are not stable like a TV signals, screen Checks - a In case videotape is the one recorded by other products or old one, stripe may appear on the screen. - a Try to a[...]

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    40 Power Supply DC 12V Consumed electricity 24W Weight approx 3.9 Kg Dimension (WxHxD) 265mm x130mm x 275mm Operative temperature 5 ° C~35 ° C (Humidity : 80% maximum) Installation condition Horizontal Received channels VHF: 2-13 CH / UHF: 14-69 CH / Cable: 1-125 Signal type NTSC-M Antenna Input/output U/V-mixed: 75 ½ unbalanced VIDEO input 1.0 [...]

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    41 Distortion Hi-Fi; sp/slp 0.7% Maximum Mono ; SP 4.0% Maximum/SLP 5.0% Maximum Wow Flutter Hi-Fi ; SP/SLP 0.012% Maximum Mono ; SP0.0300% Maximum/SLP 0.400% Maximum Hi-Fi Channel Balance SP/SLP ± 3.0 Miximum Hi-Fi CH Seperation (A.Weighted) sp/slp : 45dB Min Pick-up System Non-contact Optical Pick-up System AT Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI)[...]

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    42 Analogue Audio output (2CH. L/R) * DVD : 48/96KHz sampling * VCD : 44.1KHz sampling * CD : 44.1KHz sampling Digital Audio output (COAXIAL) * DVD : 48KHz sampling * VCD : 44.1KHz sampling * CD : 44.1KHz sampling Vibration * Data read Operation : 0.25G(0'P), at 10 to 500Hz sweep, sine wave, 1 Octave/min(except resonance point) * Non-operating[...]

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    43 Operating time * Spin-up time : Less than 13 sec (Typical) * Stop time : Less than 2 sec(Typical) Laser parameters * DVD Semiconductor Laser / Wave length : 650nm / Emission power : 0.28 mV *CD Semiconductor Laser / Wave length : 780nm Emission power : 0.30 mV FM Transmitter *FM 88.1MHz ~89.9 MHz(11 Step, 0.2MHz)[...]

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    Pyle Audio Inc. 1600 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 1 1204 www .pyleaudio.com[...]