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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents PLAYBACK Operation with DVD and Video CD . . . . . . . 34-37 Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 General Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 • Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 • Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . 34 • Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 • Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 34 • Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 • Random . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Recordable Discs DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more. otes – This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms About Symbols Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. About the Chapter (DVD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to enable you to locate the chapter you want.
Overview (Continued) About DVD+R and DVD+RW disc How are DVD+R and DVD+RW discs different? The essential difference between DVD+R and DVD+RW is that DVD+R is a record-once medium, while DVD+RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD+RW disc approximately 1,000 times.
Overview (Continued) Notes for recording About DVD recording otes • This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
Overview (Continued) Recording TV audio channels This recorder can record either NICAM or regular audio. If the NICAM setting (page 22) is set to Auto, then if the broadcast is NICAM, you can record the NICAM audio. If the broadcast is non-NICAM, the regular audio is always recorded. Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts.
Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel STANDBY ON Switches the Recorder ON or OFF. EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. INPUT3 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). PLAY (N) Starts playback. STOP (x) Stops playback or recording. PAUSE (X) Pause playback or recording temporarily, INPUT 3 (S-VIDEO IN) press repeatedly for frame-by-frame Connect the S-Video output of an playback. external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.
Function Display Window Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC The recorder is recording. PRG Programmed playback active TTL Indicates current title. A disc is inserted in the DVD deck. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. TV Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode.
Remote Control Overview DVD MODE Select the Recorder’s function mode to DVD. To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner. STANDBY-ON VCR Select the Recorder’s function mode to VCR. Switches the recorder ON or OFF. 0-9 numerical buttons - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE Selects numbered options in a menu. TITLE RETURN Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available. -Removes the menu.
Rear Panel AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). AERIAL RF.OUT EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO Connect to a TV with SCART jack.
Connections ips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution – Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Connections (Continued) Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver Connecting an external decoder box If you have a cable or satellite receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the right. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite tuner.
Connections (Continued) Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of Recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).
Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the input jacks (AV3) on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. ote If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available. Connecting a Digital Camcorder Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.
Before Operation Initial Settings GENERAL In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press SYSTEM MENU, only the first and second level of the menu system will appear on the TV screen. The third level can be displayed by pressing B.
Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). Program Edit You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually. Auto Programming Program Edit 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu. Edit Clock Set TV Aspect VCR Play Aspect VCR Play System AV2 Connection 2.
Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit (Continued) Sort TV channels manually Station Rename You can sort the program’s position on the Program List menu. You can name stations independently. Names can be up to 5 characters long. 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu. 2. Use v / V to select ‘Station Rename’ option from Program List options then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. 1.
Before Operation (Continued) the necessary information for date and 3 Enter time. Auto Clock Set When Channel auto search is completed the actual Time and Date are also set automatically. If the time in the DVD recorder display is not correct, the clock must be set manually. ENTER to confirm your setting, then 4 Press press SYSTEM MENU to exit the Setup menu.
Before Operation (Continued) VCR Play System Factory Setting Your video recorder uses dual colour standards, PAL and MESECAM. During play your video recorder should select the colour system automatically, however if you experience problems you may need to do it manually. If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Select ‘SET’ icon then press ENTER. ote Some options can not be reset.
Before Operation (Continued) AUDIO Sampling Frequency Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz.
Before Operation (Continued) LOCK (Parental Control) Movie Rating Set Password Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from Level 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs. Ratings are country-dependent.
Before Operation (Continued) Country Code RECORD Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country Code List”, page 57.). Disc Record Mode Movie Rating You can set the picture quality for DVD recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality). Set Password Country Code G B Disc Record Mode XP VCR Record Mode SP VCR Record System LP DV Record Audio EP Auto Chapter SYSTEM MENU.
Before Operation (Continued) VCR Record System DISC Your video recorder uses dual colour standards, PAL and MESECAM. During recording your video recorder should select the colour system automatically, however if you experience problems you may need to do it manually. Disc Initialize Disc Record Mode VCR Record Mode VCR Record System Auto DV Record Audio PAL Auto Chapter MESECAM If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD+R: The Initialize menu will appears.
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Finalize Disc Label Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing LIST/DISC MENU or TITLE. Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Protect When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc, set to ON to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF. Disc Initialize Disc Finalize Disc Label Disc Protect OFF PBC ON AutoPlay PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off. - ON: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC. - OFF: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs.
Before Operation (Continued) Changing TV Channels General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the Recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the Recorder or is not available on the disc. Displaying Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen.
Before Operation (Continued) Displaying Information on-screen (Continued) DVD Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the current title/chapter number and total number of titles/chapters. Title Chapter: 3/28 Menu Options 1/6 Chapter Number 4/26 Time search 0:10:30 Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle language 1. ABC Angle Sound 5.1CH ENG OFF 1/3 3D SUR.
Before Operation (Continued) Displaying Information on-screen (Continued) +RW Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. +R Shows the title name, recording date, recording mode, etc. 01/01/04 Title Number 1/6 Chapter Number Digital Audio Output mode Sound SP 4/26 0:10:30 Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number.
Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Moving to another TITLE DVD +RW 1/6 +R Playback Setup Before using the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the Recorder. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. 1 your chosen disc in the tray, with the 2 Load playback side down.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (Continued) Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. • Track: repeats the current track. • All: repeats the all tracks on the disc. • OFF: does not play repeatedly. Slow Motion DVD +RW +R Video CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off VCD 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 Press REW (m) or FWD (M) during PAUSE mode. The DVD Recorder will enter SLOW mode.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) 3 Press CLEAR. Zoom 4 Use b / B to select “Yes” then press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene. DVD +RW +R The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence shown below.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Changing the Audio Channel VCD +RW Last Condition Memory +R With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT). 3D Surround DVD +RW 3D SUR.
Audio CD and MP3 Operation Music menu options Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc CD MP3 The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder can play MP3 formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW disc. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings on page 39. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. AUDIO CD or MP3 CD menu appears on the TV screen. Music - Audio CD 0:52:16 LIST Program AUDIO CD Menu Close - CD 00:00 Play: Starts playback the selected track.
Audio CD and MP3 Operation (Continued) Pause CD Repeat A-B MP3 CD 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. To repeat a sequence in a track: 2 To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. 1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen start point. Repeat icon and ‘A-’ appears on the menu screen. 2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point. Moving to Another Track CD The Repeat icon and ‘A - B’ appears on the menu screen, and the repeat sequence begins.
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3). Insert an Audio CD or MP3 disc. 1 v V to select a track or folder on the List 2 Use then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu. Audio CD or MP3 CD menu will appear. v V to highlight the “Program Add” icon 3 Use then press ENTER. The selected track is added to the Program List.
JPEG File Operation Viewing a JPEG File JPEG The recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG Recordings” at right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The Photo menu appears on the TV screen. viewing at any time, press STOP. 6 ToThestop Photo menu reappears. Skip Images While viewing a picture, press PREV 'b or NEXT B' once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.
VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Special Effect Playback Before using the remote control, press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the Recorder. Normal Playback 1 VHS Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the Recorder will powerup automatically.
Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. 1 Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for Recording and load a recordable disc or tape. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.
Basic Recording (Continued) Copying from DVD to VCR Copying from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the D.DUBBING (or DIRECT DUBBING) button. You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a recordable DVD disc using the D.DUBBING (or DIRECT DUBBING) button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD. ote If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc.
Timer Recording This Recorder can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 month. 1 Press TIMER. The Timer Record menu will appear. Timer Record Media DVD SP PR 9 OK OK Date Start Time 16/05 Sun 10:07 C07 TIMER 198 min Free End Time Mode PDC 11:00 Timer Rec List SP ON Close • Media – Choose a media (DVD or VCR). • PR – Choose a memorized program number, or one of the external inputs from which to record.
Timer Recording with VIDEO Plus+ System This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish the PlusCode programming numbers with their program details.If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding PlusCode programming number. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically. All you have to do is tell the recorder the recording mode and quality, and whether it’s a onceonly recording, or a regular recording.
Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the recorder’s external inputs. You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 28).
Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Messages Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995. “i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks. • This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
Title List and Chapter List Menu Using the Title List menu +RW The Title List is where you can see the all recorded titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc. You can also play titles directly from the Title List menu. The recorder must be stopped in order to edit using the Title List menu. 1 Press LIST/DISC MENU to display the Title List menu. • Use the v / V buttons to display the previous/ next page if there are more than 6 titles.
Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Using the Chapter List menu +R The Title List is where you can see the all recorded titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc. You can also play titles directly from the Title List menu. The recorder must be stopped in order to edit using the Title List menu. Press LIST/DISC MENU to display the Title List menu.
Title and Chapter Editing Adding Chapter Markers +RW 1 Chapter +R Deleting a Title 1 Play the title. the point you want to start a new chapter, 2 Atpress CHAP ADD. +RW +R On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose a title you want to delete then press ENTER. Options appears on the left side of the screen. ‘Delete’ option on the options on the 2 Select menu. Play A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen. • You can also put chapter markers in during recording.
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Naming a Title +RW Combining Two Chapters Into One +R You can name titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1 On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER. Options appears on the left side of the menu. 2 Use v/V to select ‘Title Name’ option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Play Chapter Delete ote This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title.
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Protect a Title +RW +R Use this function to protect accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title. LIST/DISC MENU to display Title List 1 Press menu. Use v V b B to choose a title you want to pro2 tect then press ENTER. Options appears on the left side of the screen. 3 Select ‘Protect’ option on the options. e.g., If you select “Protect” on Title List menu. Play Full Play Chapter Delete Protect Edit Dubbing ENTER to confirm.
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Hide a Title/Chapter +RW +R Use this function to hide a title/chapter on the Title List or Chapter List menu. 1 On the Title List or Chapter List menu, use v V b B to choose a title or chapter you want to hide then press ENTER. Options appears on the left side of the screen. 2 Select ‘Hide’ option on the options. Divide One Title Into Two +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.
Additional Information Clean-up Recording +RW You can simply clean-up (erase) all contents on the disc then start recording from the first section of the disc. The disc format is not changed. Switch on the recorder and load a recordable disc. Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD recorders or players +RW +R You can view the Title List menu displayed on the another DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 24).
Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 27).
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Solution Cause Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD Recorder appears on the TV screen. The video cable is not connected securely. Connect the video cable securely.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Solution Cause Symptom Can’t play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player. Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution. Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players. No solution. Cannot record or did not record successfully. The remaining blank space on the disc is insufficient. Use another disc. The source you are trying to record is copy protected.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 220-230V, 50 Hz 35W 430 X 78.5 X 354 mm (w x h x d) 5.
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