Before you start MODEL OPERATION MANUAL Recording Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION. Getting started DV-RW360S(B) Connections VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION Disc Playback Editing DV-RW360 OPEN/CLOSE PAL OPERATE STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD VCR STOP PLAY REC/OTR DUBBING OUTPUT SELECT The region number for this unit is 2.
Before you start Precautions Power Cord Protection NOTE: This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 220–240V ~ ± 10%, 50Hz ± 0.5%. It cannot be used elsewhere. To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following. • Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord. • Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. • Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
Before you start Location and Handling Getting started Recording Copyright Connections • Do not stand the unit vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. • Depending on the TV, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close to your TV. In this case, please ensure enough space between your TV and the unit.
Before you start Precautions (cont’d) Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525 or 625 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output.
Before you start Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Connecting to external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Connecting to an Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Changing the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Tour of the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you start Features Recording The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are recordable only once. Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience. VCR MODE DVD MODE Recording up to 8 programmes: You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.
Before you start Before you start Functional overview 1* Front Panel 2* 3 4 DV-RW360 OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE STOP/EJECT PLAY VCR DVD STOP PLAY (AV3) S-INPUT REW F.FWD REC/OTR 12 DUBBING L(MONO)-AUDIO-R OUTPUT SELECT 13 14 15 16 17*18 19 20 21 * … You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons or insert a tape.
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Rear Panel DVD/VCR DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AV2 (DECODER) AUDIO OUT ANTENNA S-VIDEO COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT Y IN L PB /CB R PR /CR COAXIAL AV1 (TV) OUT 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 Mains cable • Connect to a standard AC outlet. AV1 (TV) Scart terminal (VCR / DVD) • Connect to the Scart terminal on your TV. Use a commercially available Scart cable.
Before you start Editing Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others 9 Disc Playback EN Recording Note • Letters printed in blue are buttons effective only in VCR mode. Getting started 20 SEARCH button (VCR) • Press to call up the index or time search menu. 21 SLOW button (VCR) • During playback, press to view the video tape in slow motion. 22 DVD REC/OTR I button • Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 11.) • Press once to start a basic recording.
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control About the remote control Install two R6 (AA) size batteries (supplied) into the remote control, carefully match with the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. • Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the unit. • Use within the operating range and angle as shown.
Before you start The VCR/DVD recorder Switching Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate with [OUTPUT SELECT] on the front panel. DV-RW360 OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE PAL OPERATE STOP/EJECT REW F.FWD PLAY VCR DVD REC/OTR STOP PLAY DUBBING SETUP DUBBING OUTPUT SELECT ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU VCR button DVD button CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Setup menus Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then press [ENTER] to display each menu, using [Cursor K / L]. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Disc Required Setting Playback Display Recording 1 2 Format Finalise Clock Channel Disc 1 Required Setting: To set up the required setting. 2 Playback: To set up the unit to play discs as you prefer.
Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) 4 Front Panel Display Guide 2 1 5 : Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit. 1. Current Status of the unit : Appears when disc playback is paused. Appears also during step by step playback. : Appears when playing back a disc. Getting started : Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process. Recording : Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process. 3. Recording mode • Selected recording mode appears.
Connections Connecting to a TV • Be sure to turn off the unit and equipment to be connected before connecting. • Read through the Operation Manual for the equipment to be connected. • Be sure to keep the unit connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the unit, because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes.
Connections Note Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other Audio-Video equipment with a Scart terminal (AV2) AV output jack (Scart) Scart cable Disc Playback (commercially available) AV2 (DECODER) DVD/VCR AV2 (DECODER) DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT ANTENNA S-VIDEO COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT Y IN AV1 (TV) L PB /CB R PR /CR Recording This unit has three input terminals, AV1 or AV2 on the rear panel and AV3 on the front panel. Be sure that all the units are off before making connections.
Connections Connecting to an Audio System Playing 2 channel audio Connecting the unit to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound, plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound, DTS and MPEG audio. Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel audio), DTS or MPEG audio Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG audio digital surround processor to your unit's audio digital jack provides richer and more powerful audio play.
Getting started Before you start Easy DVD recording The following will help you to understand easily how to record on DVD discs. Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly. Step 1: Choose a disc type. Step 2: Insert a blank disc. OPERATE DUBBING SETUP VCR DVD DUBBING SETUP ZOOM OPERATE VCR DVD DUBBING SETUP ZOOM or 2 Select the DVD mode. 3 Open the disc tray. CM SKIP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT CM SKIP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG.
Getting started Easy DVD recording (cont’d) Step 3: Select the recording mode. Step 4: Select the desired channel. Step 5: Record to DVD discs. TOP MENU MENU LIST T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ENTER RETURN OPERATE DUBBING OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP ZOOM VCR DVD CM SKIP .@/: TOP MENU MENU LIST T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD CM SKIP ENTER RETURN ABC 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 TOP MENU MENU LIST .
Getting started Before you start Initial setting Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. 1 Press [ OPERATE]. Press [ENTER] to start Channel Tuning. The unit will start getting channels available in your area. 1 OPERATE DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. “Initial Setting” will automatically appear.
Getting started Channel setting (cont’d) Manual Tuning Manually tune each channel. OPERATE 7 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Channel” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select “Manual Tuning” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. VCR DVD Manual Tuning Position P01 Channel 2 Decoder OFF Skip ON 4 Select “Position” using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B]. “P01” is highlighted.
Getting started Before you start Channel setting (cont’d) To select a channel Connections Notes on using [the Number buttons]: • Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest result. For example, to select channel 6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6 will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select channels 1 to 99. • You can select the external input mode “AV1”, “AV2”, or “AV3”.
Getting started Setting the clock Clock Setting 1 5 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Enter the date (day / month / year) using [Cursor K / L]. Press [Cursor B] to move the cursor to the next field. If you wish to go back to the previous field, press [Cursor {]. 2 Select “Clock” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select “Clock Setting” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Clock Setting VCR DVD OPERATE SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG.
Getting started OPERATE 4 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select the appropriate OSD language using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. 2 Select “Display” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. DUBBING OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 1 5 T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN 5 .@/: Press [SETUP] to exit. 3 ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PROG.
Recording Information on DVD recording Type of discs This unit can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R. You can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you can record and erase many times. It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode. DVD-RW can record in the format you select from Video mode or VR mode.
Recording Usable discs Disc type / format Copy-free CopyCopy-once prohibited ver.1.1, 1.2 ver.1.1/ x2 CPRM compatible ver.1.2/ x4 CPRM compatible ver.1.1, 1.2 ver.1.1/ x2 CPRM compatible ver.2.
Recording Formatting a disc Choosing the recording format of a brand-new DVD-RW disc When inserting a brand-new disc, the unit automatically starts to initialise the disc. You can also manually format a DVD-RW disc once it has been used. 1 5 OPERATE 2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Disc menu will appear. SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY Select “Video mode” or “VR mode” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Recording Setting Auto Chapter OPERATE 3 ZOOM DVD 1 5 CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN DVD .@/: 5 minutes ABC 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 15 minutes PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 PROG. 9 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE SKIP DISPLAY 0 60 minutes REV 2 FWD PLAY VCR REC/OTR Select “Recording” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Recording Formatting a disc (cont’d) Reformatting a disc manually If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the disc by performing “Format”. By default it will be in Video mode. You can change this to VR mode using the Setup menu. 4 OPERATE Select “Start” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Insert a recordable disc. 1 VCR OPEN/CLOSE EJECT DVD TOP MENU Format MENU LIST ENTER Video mode .@/: Yes No ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PROG.
Recording • During reception of bilingual broadcasts This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts. You can switch between modes by pressing Display on the Mode Audio output TV screen [AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as follows.
Recording Basic recording Follow the steps below to record a TV programme. 1 4 7 VCR DVD 2 3 5 8 0 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. 6 Select the desired channel to record using [PROG. / ] or [the Number buttons]. 1 OPERATE DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD ZOOM 1 P08 Press [ OPERATE] to turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. 5 DVD CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .
Recording Before you start One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 4 Press [DVD REC/OTR I] repeatedly until the desired recording time (30 minutes to 8 hours) appears on the TV screen. One-touch Timer Recording will start. 1 Press 3 6 9 +10 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT VCR DVD .@/: NA527AD ENTER ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PROG.
Recording Timer Recording 4 You can set the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer programming. Insert a recordable disc or a tape with a record tab. Enter the time to start and to end using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B]. Timer Programming VCR DVD Date Start End CH 1.
Recording Before you start Timer Recording (cont’d) Checking, cancelling, or correcting the timer programming information Timer Programming VCR DVD Start End CH DVD VCR Mode 1. 01/01 12:00 13:00 P01 DVD XP 2. - - 3. - - - Overlap No.1 6 4. - - 5. 01/01 12:30 14:00 P02 DVD SP 6. 01/01 13:45 21:00 P12 DVD SEP 7. - - 8. - - - Press [T-SET] so that the icon disappears from the front panel display. 2 Check the information on the list you will need.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 1 hour, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray, the icon will flash and the timer recording will not occur. Insert a recordable disc.
Recording (commercially available) Scart cable (commercially available) DVD/VCR DVD AV2 (DECODER) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AV1 (TV) COAXIAL AUDIO OUT Y IN PB /CB PR /CR Mode DVD SP To Standby Mode 4 Select the time, media and recording mode using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. 5 Set the desired start time using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B]. • The hour can be selected among 0-23. • Repeat procedures in step 5 to set the desired minutes.
Recording Satellite Link (cont’d) Note • If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear at step 3. Follow to step 4 in “Clock Setting” on page 22. • You cannot set the End time for the Satellite Link Timer Recording on this unit. • Recording picture will be distorted if the copy protection signal is being detected during Satellite Link Timer Recording.
Recording Recording from external equipment 3 1 2 VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD Insert the tape with a record tab into the cassette compartment. VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST .@/: ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 4 ENTER RETURN 3 2 T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY 8 PROG.
Recording Dubbing Mode 2 You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be available only if the DVD disc or the tape is not copy protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the recording on the DVD-RW/-R disc or the videotape. See pages 24-25, 87. Note for recording to a tape: • The tape's record tab is intact. • The videotape is long enough to record the DVD disc. Note for recording to a disc: • The DVD disc is satisfied with the recording status.
Recording Before you start Dubbing Mode (cont’d) VCR to DVD DVD to VCR 4 Select “VCR DVD” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Select “DVD VCR” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. OPERATE 7 DUBBING SETUP Dubbing Mode VCR DVD VCR DVD VCR DVD DVD VCR DVD VCR 5 T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU Dubbing Mode OPEN/CLOSE EJECT CM SKIP 6 4 MENU LIST VCR DVD ENTER RETURN .@/: ABC DEF 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 PROG.
Recording Setting a disc to protect To prevent accidental overrecording, editing or erasing of recordings, you can protect them using the Setup menu. 3 OPERATE Select “Disc Protect OFF ➔ ON” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Disc Protect OFF Insert a recordable disc. Select “Disc” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Disc Protect OFF DVD CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER 2 3 4 Note 4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. The disc is protected. Press [SETUP] to exit.
Recording Before you start Finalising (cont’d) XXXXdiscs (cont’d) To cancel finalising... (DVD-RW only) Do you want to cancel ? Yes No Finalising Connections Press [STOP C] during the finalising is in progress. Select “Yes” using [Cursor { / B] then press [ENTER]. Finalising is cancelled and the unit switches to stop mode. If appears when [STOP C] is pressed, you cannot cancel finalising because the finalising has already reached at a critical point in its process.
Disc Playback Information on playing back DVDs Read the following information before you play back a DVD. Disc Playable discs DVD-Video You can play back all the discs listed on the right. Before attempting to play back a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Colour Systems as described in this section. Discs that bear any of the logos shown below will be played back correctly in this unit. Other disc types are not guaranteed to be played back.
Disc Playback Before you start Basic playback Hint for DVD playback Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec. Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Connections The contents of a DVD are generally divided into titles. Titles are sometimes further subdivided into chapters. VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 You can switch between the “Original” and “Playlist” in the VR mode using [MENU LIST]. DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first.
Disc Playback Basic playback (cont’d) Playing back a DVD-Video / CD / Video CD VCR 1 4 7 2 5 If you are playing back a DVDVideo or a Video CD, a menu may appear. See pages 47-48 for details. DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 .@/: ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE PROG. WXYZ 9 SKIP DISPLAY 0 Follow the steps 1 to 4 in “Playing back a DVD-RW / DVDR / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc” on page 43.
Disc Playback 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 Press [TOP MENU]. Picture CD Notes on JPEG and Kodak Picture CD: 2 3 4 5 6 After track is displayed for 5 seconds or 10 seconds (set in the “Slide Show”) the display moves to the next track. During JPEG or Kodak Picture CD playback, press [Cursor B] or [Cursor {] to rotate a picture 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise respectively. (Not available when the display menu appears.
Disc Playback Basic playback (cont’d) It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications: [DivX®] • Official DivX® Certified product • Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 ) with standard playback of DivX® media files • Maximum size of image : 720 x 480 @30fps 720 x 576 @25fps • Sampling frequency of audio: 8kHz-48kHz • Audio type : MPEG1 audio layer 3 (MP3), MPEG1 audio layer 2, Dolby Digital Hint for the purchased or rental Official D
Disc Playback Getting started AUTHORIZATION ERROR Please select the media to play back. This player is not authorized to play this video. Video Audio & Picture Connections • Press [MENU LIST] to call up the Playback Media • If DivX® files written on CD discs cannot be played Selection screen in stop mode. back, rewrite them on a DVD disc and try to play • If you select “Audio & Picture”, instead of “Video” on the Playback Media Selection screen, this unit back. can play back MP3 / JPEG files.
Disc Playback Basic playback (cont’d) Playing back a disc using the Title menu The disc will start playing back at the title you selected. The following operations are available. [TOP MENU] button: Displays the DVD “Title Menu” which will vary between discs. [Cursor K / L / { / B] buttons: Move the cursor from item to item on the screen. [ENTER] button: Selects the currently highlighted menu option. [the Number buttons]: Selects a numbered menu option (available on certain discs).
Disc Playback Cancelling and Recalling the PBC function 1 2 DVD 3 Press OPERATE 3 (PBC OFF) VCR first. 1 4 5 8 0 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “CD Playback Mode” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. CD Playback Mode OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 1 5 T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .@/: Select “OFF” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Disc Playback Special playback (cont’d) Fast forward / Fast reverse VCR DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Press 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 During playback, press [FWD D / q] or [REV E / r]. Each time you press [FWD D / q] or [REV E / r], the approximate speed will change as follows. Fast forward or fast reverse playback across titles (for DVDs) or tracks (for MP3) is not possible. x40 x20 x5 • For Audio CDs and MP3 files, approximate speed is fixed at x8 with sound.
Disc Playback Before you start Special playback (cont’d) Pause .@/: ABC DEF 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE VCR DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press PROG. SKIP DISPLAY 0 first. REV 2 FWD VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD [PAUSE F]]. Playback will pause with the sound muted. F VCR REC/OTR DVD REC/OTR STOP 2 Press [PLAY B] to resume play- REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW SYSTEM 1 PAUSE back.
Disc Playback Special playback (cont’d) Step by step playback OPERATE 2 Press [SKIP H / G] repeatVCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 edly. Each time you press [SKIP G], playback will go forward one frame (or step) at a time with the sound muted. To go backward one frame (or step), press [SKIP H]. Press and hold [SKIP G] to continue going forward. To continue going backward, press and hold [SKIP H]. DVD Press 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 During playback, press [PAUSE F].
Disc Playback Before you start Special playback (cont’d) Zoom 3 OPERATE VCR 1 2 4 5 7 SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY 1 ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST DVD Press 3 6 8 0 DUBBING 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. ENTER RETURN NA527AD 1 .@/: ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI During playback, press [DISPLAY]. Press [ZOOM] during playback, and follow from step 3. 2 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE PROG.
Disc Playback Search Title / Chapter search Searching for a Title: 3 VCR 1 2 4 5 7 DVD Press 3 6 8 0 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD Using [SKIP H / G] buttons OPERATE Enter the desired title number to search for using [Cursor K / L] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER]. Title search will start. Searching for a Chapter: During playback, press [SKIP G] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next.
Disc Playback Before you start Search (cont’d) Direct Search OPERATE You can search the desired track directly. SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD CM SKIP Connections VCR 1 DVD 2 4 Press 3 6 5 7 DUBBING 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP TOP MENU first. MENU LIST VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD ENTER RETURN Using [the Number buttons] .@/: 1 1 DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE PROG.
Disc Playback Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show Repeat playback (PBC OFF) VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 During playback, press [DISPLAY]. Press [REPEAT ] during playback, and follow from step 3. 2 Select the icon using [Cursor { / B], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select the desired option to repeat using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. The selected repeat playback will start. The following operations are available.
Disc Playback Random playback OPERATE (PBC OFF) VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 CD Playback Mode Random Play Program Play SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .@/: ABC 3 6 9 +10 Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 6 Select “CD Playback Mode” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. 8 WXYZ 9 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE SKIP DISPLAY 0 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2 5 TUV 7 PROG.
Disc Playback Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show (cont’d) Programme playback (PBC OFF) You can programme the disc to play back in your desired order. VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. OPERATE 3 .@/: Program Play 2 Select “Program Play” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Disc Playback DivX® VOD OPERATE Playback menu will appear. 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 1 T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY DVD ZOOM Audio Video VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST Language Parental Lock All .@/: ABC 2 3 DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PROG. Note 3 Select “DivX® VOD” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Your registration code will appear. In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Disc Playback Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching audio soundtrack 3 When playing back a DVD-Videos recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you can switch among them during playback. When playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, you can switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R) or a combination of both (L / R). When playing back Audio CDs, Video CDs or DivX® files, you can switch among the left, the right channel, and stereo.
Disc Playback Before you start Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 2 Select the icon using [Cursor { / B], then press [ENTER]. The angle will switch each time you press [ENTER]. DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. OPERATE NA527AD During playback, press [DISPLAY]. The angle icon appears when a switching camera angle is available. (Available only when the angle icon appears in bottom right on the TV screen.
Editing Information on disc editing You can edit a disc recorded using the PAL system. It is not possible to edit discs recorded using the NTSC system. Guide to a title list The title list enables you to check the titles recorded on a disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from the screen and easily edit the titles as you wish. The items on the title list are as follows. Press [TOP MENU].
Editing Before you start Information on disc editing (cont’d) Editing discs Type of title Item Page Deleting titles Editing title names DVD-RW VR Mode Original 64 65 Adding or deleting chapter marks Setting pictures for thumbnails Deleting a part of a title 67-68 69 70-71 DVD-RW VR mode Original only Setting or releasing the title protection 76 DVD-RW Video mode only Setting or clearing all the chapter marks in one title 77 Recording 72 73 74 75 Getting started Dividing a title Combining t
Editing Editing discs Deleting titles Original 4 Playlist You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. Be sure to read “Notes for deleting titles” on page 63 before you delete the title. VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 OPERATE Select “Title Delete” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Confirmation window will appear. 3 Yes No DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Editing title names Original 4 Playlist VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 Playlist - Edit Title Name 3 DVD 3 6 9 +10 Press first. Yes No VCR/DVD COMBINATION SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU 5 CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .@/: ABC 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 6 4 5 PQRS TUV 7 8 2 3 4 DEF PROG.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Guide to edit title name Original Playlist OPERATE VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY first. ZOOM VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD VCR DVD TOP MENU 1 Select the desired character set using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .@/: 2 2 ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PROG.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Adding or deleting chapter marks Original Playlist 4 OPERATE Select “Add” or “Delete” accordingly using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Confirmation window will appear. DVD 2 3 5 8 0 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .@/: Yes No first. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT ABC 2 4 DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 PROG.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) 5 6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Adding a chapter mark: If you select “Add” at step 4, a new chapter mark is created at the point you specified. Press [RETURN Playlist - Chapter Mark - Add 3 ]. OPERATE 7 Press [RETURN ] again and then [RETURN ] or [STOP C] to exit. Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc. DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Setting pictures for thumbnails Original Playlist VCR 2 5 8 0 Press [RETURN ] and then [RETURN ] or [STOP C] to exit. Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc. OPERATE 3 6 9 +10 PLAY Press SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU 5 DVD STOP DUBBING first. CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Deleting a part of a title Original Playlist You can delete a specific part of a title. Even when parts of title are deleted from the Playlist, the original title will remain as it is. Then use [SKIP H / G], [REV E / r], [FWD D / q], [PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] again to move to the end point, and press [ENTER]. 4 7 VCR DVD 2 3 5 8 0 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) 6 Select “Delete” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Confirmation window will appear. Press [RETURN ] and then [RETURN ] or [STOP C] to exit. Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc. Playlist - Scene Delete 3 Yes OPERATE SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU 6 No DUBBING ENTER RETURN .
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Dividing a title Playlist You can divide a title into two new titles. 1 4 7 VCR DVD 2 3 5 8 0 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page 64 to display the Edit menu. 5 Press [RETURN ] or [STOP C] to exit. Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc. OPERATE DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Combining titles Playlist VCR 1 4 7 2 5 DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 4 OPERATE Select “Yes” using [Cursor s / B], then press [ENTER]. The two titles will combine into a single title. Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page 64 to display the Edit menu. 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT DVD 3 .@/: 2 3 4 ENTER ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 PROG.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist Playlist You can add a title to the Playlist as you wish. You can add up to 99 titles to a Playlist (as long as the total number of the Playlist does not exceed 999 chapters). VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 Playlist - Add New Title DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press OPERATE Select the desired title using [Cursor K / L / s / B], then press [ENTER]. The added title will appear as the final title. first.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Erasing all Playlist Playlist 1 4 7 VCR DVD 2 3 5 8 0 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 3 OPERATE Select “Yes” using [Cursor s / B], then press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear. Select “Yes” using [Cursor s / B] and then press [ENTER]. 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU 4 Playlist - Delete Playlist Playlist SETUP 3 CM SKIP MENU LIST .
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Setting or releasing the title protection Original To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, you can protect them in the Edit menu. You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied. VCR 1 4 7 2 5 DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 3 OPERATE Confirm the indication “OFF ➔ ON”. Press [ENTER] again. • If the title is already protected, “ON ➔ OFF” will appear.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Setting or clearing all chapter marks in one title VCR DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page 64 to display the Edit menu. 2 Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Chapter marks are added. If you select “OFF” at step 3, all the chapter marks are erased. 5 OPERATE DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG.
Changing the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menu The following table shows the items you can set and their default settings. Use the table as a reference for efficient operation. Setup 1. Language setting Pages 79-80 2. Display setting Pages 80-81 3. Audio setting Pages 81-83 Items (highlight is the default) Disc Menu English German Czech Contents Sets the disc menu language. Audio Original English German Sets the audio language. Subtitle OFF English German Sets the subtitle language.
Changing the Setup menu 1 OPERATE In stop mode, press [SETUP]. DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 1 T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM Select “Playback” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. VCR DVD TOP MENU 3 MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .@/: Select “Language” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Select the desired item using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE PROG.
Changing the Setup menu Language setting (cont’d) If “Other” is selected, enter the appropriate 4-digit code using [the Number buttons]. Refer to “Language code” on page 95. OPERATE DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY Language - Subtitle DVD When you finish entering the code, press [ENTER]. ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU 5 CM SKIP MENU LIST Code Input 4 7 4 ENTER RETURN - .@/: ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE PROG.
Changing the Setup menu Screen Saver (Default: 10 minutes) Set the screen saver time delay. OSD Language DVD Screen Saver DVD Display English OFF ON 5 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes FL Dimmer Bright 15 minutes 30 minutes VCR DVD Display OSD Language VCR DVD FL Dimmer English Auto Angle Icon ON Bright Screen Saver 10 minutes Dark FL Dimmer Bright OPERATE SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 4 T-SET TIMER PROG.
Changing the Setup menu Audio setting (cont’d) PCM sampling (Default : 48kHz) Digital Out - PCM DVD 48kHz 96kHz Select a setting using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Your setting is activated. 48kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with 96kHz PCM, select “48kHz”. Sound recorded at 96kHz is down sampled to 48kHz. 96kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with 96kHz PCM, select “96kHz”. Sound is sampled at 96kHz.
Changing the Setup menu Dynamic Range Control (Default: ON) Set to “ON” to make the dynamic range narrower. Audio - Dynamic Range Control DVD Audio ON Digital Out Dynamic Range Control DVD OFF ON DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 5 T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY Press [SETUP] to exit. ZOOM VCR DVD CM SKIP Note • The Dynamic Range Control function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
Changing the Setup menu Video setting (cont’d) TV System (Default: PAL) Set the TV system. Video DVD Video - TV System DVD Still Mode Auto PAL TV System PAL Auto Video Out SCART(RGB) Select the desired system setting using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Note PAL: Auto: • With discs recorded using the PAL system, a PAL signal is output for viewing on a PAL system TV. • Discs recorded with the PAL system cannot be viewed on an NTSC system TV.
Changing the Setup menu Some DVD-Videos feature a Parental Lock function. If the rating of the inserted disc exceeds the level you set, playback will stop. You must enter a password before the disc will be played back. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material. OPERATE DUBBING SETUP VCR DVD CM SKIP MENU LIST .@/: 2 Select “Playback” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. ABC 2 3 DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 PROG.
Changing the Setup menu DVD-Videos Parental Lock level (cont’d) A password is not yet set Parental Lock DVD Parental Lock DVD Change Password? Yes Password Input Yes No - - - - Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L], then enter a new password using [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER]. Your setting is activated. If you select “No”, proceed to step 4.
VCR functions VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD Press [ OPERATE] to turn on the unit. To play back a tape, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Insert a prerecorded tape, then press [PLAY B] to begin playback. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP VCR DVD TOP MENU .@/: 5 6 CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN back. ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PROG.
VCR functions Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) (cont’d) One-touch Timer Recording This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [VCR REC/OTR I]. VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD Press 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 Turn on the unit and insert a recordable tape. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. • When the unit reaches the specified time, it will be turned off automatically.
VCR functions Before you start Search Index search VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD Press 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD Press [SEARCH] so that the index search menu appears. 2 INDEX 03 CURRENT PROGRAM Beginning of tape OPERATE DUBBING 01 01 02 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU ENTER RETURN .@/: 2 ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PROG.
VCR functions Other operations VCR DVD Press first. To cue or review picture during playback (Picture Search): Press [FWD D / q] or [REV E / r] during playback. Press it again and the unit will search in super high speed. To freeze the picture on TV screen during playback (Still mode): Press [PAUSE F]. Each time you press the button, the picture will be forwarded frame by frame. If the picture begins to vibrate vertically during the still mode, stabilize the picture by pressing the [PROG. / ].
Others Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment by you may eliminate the problem and restore correct operation. Symptom Remedy Before you start Troubleshooting VCR / DVD • Check the mains cable is connected securely. • Check the breaker (in case of power failure). Any of the buttons on the front panel does not function. • Check if the Child Lock is activated. (See page 10.
Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy DVD There is no picture. • If the Setup menu display appears, press [SETUP] or [RETURN the display. Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the unit is connected to your TV via a VCR, or if it is connected to a combination TV / VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality.
Others Before you start Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy DVD “Repairing” appears on the display. In a case you intend to cancel the Repairing process. Yes No Repairing Getting started Do you want to cancel a repairing process ? When selecting “Yes”, the disc may not be usable. • If you intend to cancel the Repairing process, press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] on the front panel, then select “Yes” with [Cursor s / B] and press [ENTER]. After that, the disc tray will automatically open.
Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Error message Cause Solution Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. • An unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • The disc is upside down. • Insert a standard disc shown in “Playable discs”. (See page 42.) • Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorised in your region.
Others Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Code 6467 6559 6553 6547 5350 6564 6554 6566 6660 6560 6550 6555 6565 6557 6558 6561 5165 6567 6569 6568 6658 6653 6647 6666 6651 6654 4861 6655 6661 6665 6664 6657 6669 6757 6764 6772 6855 6861 4971 6961 7054 5655 7161 7267 Editing Language Russian Samoan Sangho Sanskrit Scots Gaelic Serbian Serbo-Croatian Sesotho Setswana Shona Sindhi Singhalese Siswat Slovak Slovenian Somali Spanish Sundanese Swahili Swedish Tagalog Tajik Tamil Tatar Telugu Thai Tibetan Ti
Others Glossary Analogue audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. In contrast, digital audio can also be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. DTS (Digital Theater System) DTS is a Multi-channel surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. Both formats were developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (i.e.
Others Before you start Specifications General DVD-Video, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R VHS Video Cassette Tape VCR video heads Four heads Power requirements 220–240V ~ ± 10%, 50Hz ± 0.5% 35W (standby: 5.0W) Weight 4.3kg Dimensions (width x height x depth) 435 x 99.
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.
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