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TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED TIMER RECORDING Accessories ...................................................................... Important safety instructions ......................................... Warnings, cautions and others ...................................... Disc information .............................................................. 1 2 3 4 Setting the timer ........................................................... 26 Timer record using the VCR Plus+® system ...............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautions when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid inquiry from tip-over 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OTHERS THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY FOR U.S.A. CAUTION! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DISC INFORMATION n Playable Disc types Disc Types Logos Characteristics DVD-VIDEO This unit can playback DVD-Video discs and the region code is printed on the rear of the unit. DVD－R/RW DVD－R, DVD－RW and DVD＋R, DVD＋RW, discs written in the DVD-Video format and finalized. DVD＋R/RW Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS The Remote Control Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE) 1) Open/Close button ( 2) Numeric buttons (0, 1~9) 3) Skip buttons ( 4) Play button ( PLAY) 5) Stop button ( STOP) 6) Cursor (pqtu), OK buttons (OK) 7) Copy button (COPY) 8) Browser (BROWSER) 9) HDD/DVD button (HDD/DVD) PREVIOUS/ NEXT ) 10) Disk Tools button (DISK TOOLS) 11) Source button (SOURCE) 12) Record button (RECORD) 13) POWER ON/STANDBY button ( 14) CH+, CH- buttons ( , STANDBY-ON) ) 15) Display button
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Front panel connections (for reference only) Names of parts and controls 7) OPEN/CLOSE Button Opens or closes the disc tray. 1) POWER ON/OFF Button Turns the recorder on and off. 8) PLAY Button Plays a disc. 2) DISC TRAY Holds discs securely during recording or playback 9) STOP Button Stops playing or recording a disc. 3) DV-LINK (IEEE-1394) Jack Connects digital video camcorders to this DVD Recorder. 10) HDD/DVD Button Press to switch between HDD and DVD.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Rear panel connections (for reference only) Names of parts 1) TUNER(TV/ANTENNA) Jacks Connects TV/ANTENNA for signal output/input. Note: Playback signals don’t go through here. Make proper connections before using this DVD Recorder. 5) LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks Composite signal output. 2) LINE IN (S-VIDEO) Jack S-Video signal input. 7) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Jack Connects an amplifier or receiver having a digital input jack.
CONNECTIONS Before making connections 1) Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made. 2) Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause a viewing problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. You may also have a viewing problem when connecting the unit to an integrated TV/Video system.
FOR BETTER VIDEO QUALITY There are two types of connections (S-Video, and Component video) that provide higher quality viewing. 1. Connecting to a TV via S-Video out Connecting to a TV with a S-Video jack Use a S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-Video output on the unit to the S-Video input on the television. Notes: 1. Enter system setup to enable S-Video (refer to the section titled “Quick Setup”). 2. When using S-Video connections, please remove all other video output connections.
FOR BETTER AUDIO QUALITY There are two types of audio connections, analog and digital. Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver Use an audio cord (same as supplied) to connect the AUDIO OUT on the unit to the audio input on a stereo amplifier or a receiver. Connecting to a digital audio device Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
CONNECTING SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX Connecting the cable box/satellite box and television Before using the unit, follow the steps below to connect the unit to the cable box and TV. Connecting to a satellite box or a cable box with COMPOSITE jacks Use AUDIO/VIDEO cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output of the unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO input on the cable box or satellite receiver.
SYSTEM MENU Remote Control & System menu Follow the steps below to reset personal preferences for using the DVD recorder. Confirm that all connections are secured properly. 1. Press [ STANDBY] to turn on the unit. 2. Press [SYSTEM MENU] to display the system menu. 3. Press [p] [q] to select “System,” “Language,” “Playback,” “Record,” “Audio,” “TV Tuner” or “EXIT” and press [t] [u] to return to the previous menu. 4. Press [p] [q] to select the item you want to change and press [u] or [OK].
TV CHANNEL SETUP TV channel scanning When the “scan channel” function is activated, the TV channels are searched and stored in a specific order. If the channel assignment of your TV content provider is changed or if you are reinstalling this DVD recorder, you may need to start this procedure again.This will replace the TV channel stored with the new ones. Before scanning channel, set the “TV signal” and “country” for initiation. 1. Ensure the antennas are securely connected to the DVD recorder. 2.
CHANNEL EDITOR To access to the Channel Editor menu, press [SYSTEM MENU], select “TV TUNER,” “Utilities,” “Edit channel” and press [OK]. Or, press [SOURCE] to set “TV” as the input signal source and press [EDIT]. Either way, the Channel Editor menu will be displayed. Swapping TV channels This function allows you to manually swap the TV channel order stored in the unit to match the TV channel order stored in your TV set. Moving up or moving down the TV channel 1.
SETTING UP VCR PLUS+® SYSTEM CHANNEL EDITOR Turning on or turning off TV channels manually After you have performed the channel scanning process, you may like to add or delete some of the TV channels. This function allows turning on the channel not found at channel scanning or turning off the channel found manually. 1. Press [p] [q] to select a TV Channel not found at channel scanning and press [u]. 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Turn on” and press [OK]. The TV channel selected will be turned on.
GUIDE MENU: PLAYBACK Guide menu is an unique user interface to guide you through basic functions of this recorder. By using the Guide menu, it is less time-consuming to operate this system. Users no longer need to go through normal operations that may require far more steps and different interfaces. 6. Press [ Press [ Press [ PAUSE] to pause playback. PLAY] to resume normal playback . STOP] to stop playback. Playback music files GUIDE] to display the Guide menu. 1. Press [ Playback video files 1.
GUIDE MENU: PLAYBACK, RECORD Playback pictures with music 1. Press [ Record on the HDD GUIDE] to display the Guide menu. 1. Press [ GUIDE] to display the Guide menu. 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Record” and then press [OK]. 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Playback” and then press [OK]. 3. Press [p] [q] to select DVD or HDD and then press [OK]. 4. Press [p] [q] to select “Pictures with music” and press [OK]. The browser menu of picture files will be displayed. 3.
GUIDE MENU: RECORD, TIMER RECORD Record on DVD 1. Press [ Timer Record (Date/Time Setting) GUIDE] to display the Guide menu. 1. Press [ 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Record” and then press [OK]. GUIDE] to display the Guide menu. 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Timer Record” and then press [OK]. 3. Press [p] [q] to select “Date/Time Setting” and press [OK]. 3. Press [p] [q] to select the Signal-Input (TV, AV1,AV2, S-Video, DV ) and press [OK].
GUIDE MENU: TIMER RECORD 7. Press [p][q] [t] [u] or the numbered buttons (0~9) to set the date and press [OK] when done. 12. The “Timer Record information” will appear and press [OK] to confirm the settings. 8. Press [p][q] [t] [u] or the numbered buttons (0~9) to set the time and press [OK] when done. 13. Press [u] and [OK] to exit the timer record settings. 9. Press [p][q] to set “Length” and then press [OK] . 14. Press [ STANDBY] to turn the recorder off to activate Timer Record function.
GUIDE MENU: TIMER RECORD, COPY 5. Use the numbered buttons to enter the PlusCode number and then press [OK] . 3. Press [p] [q] to select “From HDD to DVD” and press [OK]. 6. After entering the PlusCode numbers, the “GCN” and “Present channel” will be displayed. Press [OK] to preset the “Channel.” 4. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and insert a recordable DVD disc. Press the button again to close the tray. The disc preparation process will take place in the background.
RECORDING Before recording Cautions: 1. This DVD recorder records on both DVD+R/+RW discs and the built-in HDD. 2. Please use recommended recordable DVD+R/RW discs to ensure the best recording quality. Check our Web site for the recommended disc list. 3. DVD+R is a write-once DVD disc. 4. DVD+RW is a re-writable DVD disc. 5. You cannot add new recording to DVD+R discs after the disc is finalized. 6.
RECORDING Adding new recordings Adding new recordings after other recording sessions. Press [RECORD] to start recording, and press [ STOP] at the point you want to stop. Playback the last recorded title (on HDD only) Press [uPLAY] or [ GUIDE] to start the playback of the last recorded title . This function is only available when the desired title resides on the HDD. Using [uPLAY] 1. Press [uPLAY] and the last recorded title will start playback. Using [ 1. Press [ icon.
RECORDING Recording from a VCR or Camcorder Before starting to record This DVD recorder can accept standard CVBS (RCA) analog audio/video cable or IEEE-1394 cable and record Camcorder onto DVD in the digital video format of your choice. The unit functions much like a digital VCR. Examples of use include archiving videotapes or transferring from a Video Cassette Recorder or Camcorder to a recordable DVD disc or hard disk drive.
RECORDING One-touch recording Use “One-touch recording” to start recording immediately in 30minute blocks. Press [RECORD] twice to start a 30-minute recording session. Press [RECORD] repeatedly to record longer timed recordings, up to 6 hours in thirty-minute increments. Pressing [RECORD] when the timed recording exceeds the 6hour constraint automatically sets “one-touch recording” off.
RECORDING DV control DV Recording (Con’t) Before you start to record DV contents This unit allows basic DV control on screen. The on screen functions are accessed using the DVD recorder remote control. After recording is stopped, a DV control bar will appear on the screen. This allows basic DV control utilizing this DVD recorder’s remote control. 1. Power on your TV and this DVD recorder. 2. Press the [HDD/DVD] button to set the target device for the recording.
TIMER RECORD Prior to timer record Please ensure that the recordable DVD disc or the HDD has enough available space for the Timer Record function. Before you start to record, follow the steps to set the date, time, picture quality and channel of the program or input source manually. You can set up 16 individual sessions in the Timer Record function. 8. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select the “Repeat (once, daily or weekly),” and then press [OK] to bring up the list.
TIMER RECORD 9. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select “Start (Start Time), ” and then press [OK] . Notes: 1. When the Timer Record function is active, the “Timer LED” on the DVD Recorder front panel will illuminate. 2. The DVD recorder must be turned off to activate the Timer Record function. Use the numbered buttons (0~9) or press [p] [q] [t] [u] to enter the start time. 10. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select “End (End Time),” and then press [OK].
TIMER RECORD 6. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select “HDD/DVD,” and then press [OK] to bring up the list. Press [p] [q] [t] [u] and [OK] to make your selection. If “DVD” is set as the target device, press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and insert a recordable DVD disc. 7. Press [t] [u] [p][q] to select the “Quality (Recording Quality),” and then press [OK] to bring up the list. Press [p] [q] [t] [u] and [OK] to make your selection. Press [t] [u] to re-select the item you want to change. 8.
FLEX TIME The “Flex Time” feature allows you to “Pause Live TV” and resume viewing at the point of interruption, at your leisure. Record and Play Note: “Pause Live TV” is constrained within 3 hours. Follow the steps below to start playback of the recorded program before the recording is scheduled to end. Pausing Live TV Broadcast 1. During recording, press [uPLAY]. Playback will start from the beginning of the recorded program. 1. Press [ STANDBY] to turn the unit on 2.
PLAYBACK DVD/VCD/SVCD video disc playback Before you begin to enjoy the digital world of audio and video on DVDs, please ensure that you have made the correct settings in the Setup menus. These settings should correspond to the capabilities of your home system. Having made the correct settings, you are now ready to use the DVD recorder to enjoy DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs.
PLAYBACK Navigation operation A-B REPEAT During playback, press [Navi.] to display the “Navigation” menu. Repeating a desired part. Select “Point A” at the beginning of the part you want to repeat. Select “Point B” at the end of the part you want to repeat. The unit locates “A” and starts repeat playback between “A” and “B.” Select [Cancel]. The A-B repeat mode turns off, then normal playback continues. SUBTITLE During playback to select a subtitle language from those available on the current disc.
VIDEO TITLE PLAYBACK (BY BROWSER) This unit can play video titles recorded on the HDD or the recordable DVD disc. Playing back video title 1. Place a disc with recorded video titles on the tray or make sure that the video titles are saved on the HDD. Note: The index page numbers shown on the bottom of the browse menu varies with the number of titles/files saved on the HDD/ DVD disc and do not always follow the numeric order.
MUSIC FILE PLAYBACK, PICTURE FILE PLAYBACK (BY BROWSER) The unit can play an Audio CD, JPEG or MP3 files on a disc or from the HDD. Playing back picture files Playing back JPEG/BMP files. Playing back music files Playing back MP3 files. 1. Place a MP3 disc on the tray or save the MP3 files to the HDD. MP3 files residing on the HDD can be played from the hard disk. 2. Press the [HDD/DVD] button to select HDD or DVD. 3.
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK, PLAYBACK PICTURES AND MUSIC Audio CD playback Playback will start. Playing Audio CDs NEXT ] or [ 8. During playback, press [ PREVIOUS] to advance to the next or return to the previous music file. 1. Place the Audio CD on the tray. The disc will begin playback automatically. 9. Press [t] [u] to go to the next or return to the 2. Press [ NEXT ] or [ PREVIOUS ] to advance to the next track or return to previous track. 3. Press [ 4. Press [ Press [ previous JPEG file.
COPY This DVD recorder is equipped with “One Touch Copy”feature, which allows you to copy recorded files from the HDD to DVD or from DVD to HDD. This function is only applicable to JPEG, BMP, MP3 files and recorded video titles. Copying from DVD to HDD 1. Press [ STANDBY] to turn the unit and your TV on. 2. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE ] to open the disc tray and place the disc with the label side up. Copying from HDD to DVD 1. Press [ STANDBY] to turn the unit and your TV on. 2.
EDITING Before starting to edit This section explains the basic editing functions on the unit. Please finish all the editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit the contents on a finalized disc. You can perform the editing functions on video titles only. Browser menu 1. Press [ STANDBY] and press [HDD/DVD] to select the source “DVD” or “HDD” to browse from. 2. Press the [BROWSER] button to display the “BROWSER” menu. 3.
EDITING Splitting a title (HDD and DVD+RW disc) Use this function to divide a title into two distinct sessions on either a disc or the HDD. After splitted, the new title can still be merged again. 1. Press [BROWSER] to display the “Browser” menu. 2. Press [t] [u] [p] [q] to select the title you want to edit and then press [EDIT] to go to the edit screen. 3. Press [uPLAY] to start the title playback first. Press [ NEXT] or [ PREVIOUS] to advance to the next chapter or the previous chapter. Press [ F.F.
EDITING 4. Press [p] [q] to select “Set Thumbnail.” 6. To insert chapter marks in more titles, repeat from step 2 to 5. Or press [p] [q] to select “EXIT” and then press [OK] to exit the setting. Note: You can NOT insert chapter marks to recorded title(s) on a DVD+R disc if the disc is finalized. Erasing Chapter Mark During playback you can set and erase chapter mark(s) within a title. 1. Press [BROWSER] to display the “Browser” menu. 5.
EDITING Hiding Chapter During playback you can set and hide chapters within a title. 1. Press [BROWSER] to display the “Browser” menu. 2. Press [t] [u] [p] [q] to select the title you want to edit, and then press [EDIT] to go to the edit screen. 3. Press [p] [q] to select “Hide Chapter.” 4. Press [uPLAY] to start the title playback first. Press [ NEXT] [ PREVIOUS] to advance to the next chapter or the previous chapter. F.F.] [ REW ] to perform fast Press [ forward or fast rewind scanning.
DISK TOOLS Erase Finalize (make compatible) Before you begin erasing any contents from a DVD+RW disc or the HDD, please ensure that all important contents are safely backed-up. All contents on the disc or HDD will be permanently erased. CAUTIONS: For DVD+R disc: NOTE: Only DVD+RW discs and the HDD can be erased to create a new format. Finalizing is necessary when you want to play discs recorded with this unit on other DVD players or PCs with a DVD drive.
DISK TOOLS CleanUp Disk (HDD only) Defragment (HDD only) 1. Press [Disk Tools] to display the “Disk Tools Menu.” The “Defragment” process reorganizes the contents of the HDD creating continuous blocks of available space. 2. Press [p] [q] to select the “CleanUp Disk,” and then press [OK]. 1. Press [Disk Tools] to display the “Disk Tools Menu.” 2. Press [p] [q] to select the “Defragment,” and then press [OK]. The defragment operation begins. 3.
GUI OPERATION Language System OSD Select a system operating language. The options are : English, Français, Español Video Output Switch video output signal. Component (default) Progressive Menu Language Select a menu operating language. The options are : English, French, Spanish Clock Format Select the clock format to set the system clock. M/D/Y-12Hr D/M/Y-12Hr Y/M/D-12Hr M/D/Y-24Hr D/M/Y-24Hr Y/M/D-24Hr Audio Language Select a audio operating language.
GUI OPERATION Record Record Quality Set the default quality of recording. M1 M2 M3 M4 M2x M6 Chapter Mark Set the interval of chapter auto-insertion while recording. Off 5/10/15/20/25/30 mins (Default: 5mins) 1) Press [SYSTEM MENU] to display the system menu. 2) Press [p] [q] to select “System,” “Language,” “Playback,” “Record,” “Audio,” “TV Tuner” or “EXIT” and press [u] or press [t] to return to preview layer. 3) Press [p] [q] to select the item and press [u] or [OK].
GLOSSARY 480i/480p DVD+RW Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of an image signal. 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, and 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format. DVD+RW is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RW use a recording format that is comparable to a DVD-Video format. Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens.
SPECIFICATIONS DISC TYPES SUPPORTED (Read Only): DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW CONTENT FORMAT SUPPORTED : 1) DVD-Video 2) DVD+VR (DVD+VR format is compatible with DVD-Video in most case) 3) Video CD 4) Super VCD 5) Audio CD 6) MP3 Maximum number of files recognizable : 9999 files Compression rate : between 32 kbps and 320 kbps 7) JPEG Maximum number of pictures recognizable : 9999 files 7) BMP Maximum number of pictures recognizable : 9999 files RECORDABLE MEDIA SUPPORTED: 1) DVD+R ( DVD+VR Mode ) 2) DVD+RW
