Before you start MODEL OPERATION MANUAL Recording Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION. Getting started DV-RW370S(S) Connections VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION Disc Playback Editing DV-RW370 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 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Tour of the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you start Features Recording Editing 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-RW370 OPEN/CLOSE Connections PAL OPERATE STOP/EJECT PLAY VCR DVD STOP PLAY DV-IN REW F.FWD REC/OTR 6 7*8* 9*10 11 12 DUBBING 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 SLOW button (VCR) • During playback, press to view the video tape in slow motion. 21 DVD REC/OTR I button • Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 11.) • Press once to start a basic recording. • Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer 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-RW370 OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE PAL OPERATE STOP/EJECT REW F.FWD PLAY VCR DVD REC/OTR STOP DUBBING DUBBING T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY 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 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) Recording This unit has four input terminals, AV1 or AV2 on the rear panel and AV3 or AV4 on the front panel.
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 This unit can record on the following type of discs. VCR DVD DUBBING SETUP ZOOM OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 2 Select the DVD mode. 3 Open the disc tray.
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 TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY ENTER RETURN OPERATE DUBBING OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP ZOOM VCR DVD CM SKIP .@/: TOP MENU TIMER PROG. MENU LIST T-SET SHOW VIEW 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 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY VCR ZOOM 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 TIMER PROG.
Getting started 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]. OPERATE DUBBING VCR ZOOM DVD TOP MENU 1 5 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 Select “Video mode” or “VR mode” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. ZOOM 2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Disc menu will appear. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST 6 .
Recording Setting Auto Chapter OPERATE 3 Select “Auto Chapter” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Auto Chapter VCR ZOOM 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]. ZOOM 1 DVD .@/: No MENU LIST ENTER 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 / One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Follow the steps below to record a TV programme. VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 4 Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to close the disc tray. To pause the recording, press [PAUSE F]. Press [PAUSE F] or [DVD REC/OTR I] again to restart the recording. 5 8 DVD Press 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 Press [ OPERATE] to turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.
Recording 4 1 VCR DVD Start End CH 1. 01/01 12:00 --:-- P01 DVD VCR Mode VPS PDC 2. - - 3. - - 4. - - - 5 Select the channel number to record using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B]. In stop mode, press [TIMER PROG. SHOWVIEW] twice. Timer Programming list will appear. VCR DVD Timer Programming Date Start 1. 01/01 12:00 End CH DVD VCR Mode VPS PDC 13:00 P01 2. - - - Start End CH DVD VCR VCR DVD 3. - - - VPS PDC 4. - - - Mode 1.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) Note • If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear instead of the Timer Programming list. Continue from step 4 in “Clock Setting” on page 22 before programming the timer. • Press [Cursor { / B] to move the cursor in the Timer Programming list. • If a basic recording or One-touch Timer Recording is in progress on one component (e.g. VCR) and the timer recording set for the other component (e.g.
Recording Before you start Timer Recording (cont’d) To stop the timer recording in progress Press [STOP C] to stop the disc recording or [STOP C/EJECT A] to stop the tape recording on the front panel of the unit. Note • [STOP C] on the remote control is not effective. Connections If the timer programming did not complete correctly The error number appears on the Timer Programming list. Date * Start 01/01 12:00 CH DVD VCR Mode VPS PDC 13:00 P01 DVD E1 ON End 2. - - 3.
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 4 1 VCR DVD OPERATE 9 Start 1. Daily 7:30 CH DVD VCR Mode VPS PDC 14:15 P01 DVD XP OFF End 2. - - - ZOOM VCR 6 DVD ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 CM SKIP ENTER RETURN 2 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT MENU LIST 8 CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE Select the recording media (“DVD” or “VCR”) using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B]. SETUP TOP MENU VCR DVD Timer Programming Date DUBBING TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY PROG.
Recording Satellite Link You can set the unit to start recording whenever it detects the video signal from the external tuner. Preparing for the Satellite Link Timer Recording: Preparation on the tuner • The external tuner should be equipped with some kind of timer function. Using timer function of the tuner, set it to be turned on when it comes to the time you want to start recording, and off when it comes to the time you want to finish recording. (Refer to the tuner’s manual on how to set the timer.
Recording Before you start Satellite Link (cont’d) Note Example 2 Example 1 Connections • 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 DV dubbing Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This function helps you to easy dubbing if you have the Digital Video camcorder that has DV output jack. You can control basic operations of the DV from the remote control of this unit such as playback, fast forward or reverse and stop all operations if the DV camcorder is in Playback mode. Use the DV cable that has 4-pin input jack and is compliance with the IEEE 1394 standards.
Recording Note Before recording from DV camcorder, see page 15 for connection instructions. Insert a recordable DVD-RW/R disc and make sure your DV camcorder is in Playback mode. VCR 1 4 7 2 5 DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 Select “DV” using [PROG. / ]. 2 3 Press [DISPLAY]. DV dubbing menu will appear. 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-RW Video mode DVD Stereo1 DV AB-1234 0:00:00 Select “Start Rec” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. The dubbing will start.
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, 89. 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 ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU Dubbing Mode Dubbing Mode VCR DVD VCR DVD VCR DVD DVD VCR DVD VCR OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP 5 TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY CM SKIP 6 4 MENU LIST VCR DVD ENTER RETURN .
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 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 49-50 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 45.
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 3 (PBC OFF) VCR 1 2 DVD 3 Press first. OPERATE 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 ZOOM VCR DVD 1 5 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 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 1 ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU CM SKIP MENU LIST DVD Press 3 6 8 0 DUBBING TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. 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 ZOOM VCR DVD CM SKIP Connections VCR 1 DVD 2 4 Press 3 6 5 7 DUBBING TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY 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 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP 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 OPERATE (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. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY VCR ZOOM Select the desired track using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER] or [Cursor B]. ENTER .@/: 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 DVD ZOOM Audio Video VCR DVD 1 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]. 3 6 9 +10 Press first. NA527AD VCR ZOOM 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 66 67 Adding or deleting chapter marks Setting pictures for thumbnails Deleting a part of a title 69-70 71 72-73 DVD-RW VR mode Original only Setting or releasing the title protection 78 DVD-RW Video mode only Setting or clearing all the chapter marks in one title 79 Recording 74 75 76 77 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 65 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. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP 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 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW 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 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press DUBBING OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP TIMER PROG. DVD T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY first. ZOOM VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 VCR DVD TOP MENU 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 ZOOM DVD CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .@/: Yes No first. VCR 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 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP 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 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU 5 DVD STOP DUBBING TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY 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].
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 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU 6 No DUBBING TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY ENTER RETURN .
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Dividing a title Playlist You can divide a title into two new titles. VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP Press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page 66 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 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP TIMER PROG.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Combining titles Playlist VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +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 66 to display the Edit menu. 1 2 ZOOM 3 DVD No CM SKIP MENU LIST .@/: 2 3 4 ENTER RETURN ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 Yes VCR 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. DUBBING OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP TIMER PROG.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Erasing all Playlist Playlist VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 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]. ZOOM 1 2 VCR DVD TOP MENU 4 Playlist - Delete Playlist Playlist OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 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 66 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 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SETUP 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 81-82 2. Display setting Pages 82-83 3. Audio setting Pages 83-85 Items (highlight is the default) Disc Menu English French Spanish Contents Sets the disc menu language. Audio Original English French Sets the audio language. Subtitle OFF English French Sets the subtitle language.
Changing the Setup menu 1 OPERATE In stop mode, press [SETUP]. DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 1 TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY 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 97. OPERATE DUBBING SETUP OPEN/CLOSE EJECT TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW 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 - .
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 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 TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY Press [SETUP] to exit. VCR ZOOM DVD CM SKIP Note Getting started OPERATE 5 Connections Select a setting using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER]. Your setting is activated.
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 ZOOM VCR DVD TOP MENU MENU LIST ENTER RETURN In stop mode, press [SETUP]. .@/: 2 Select “Playback” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
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 CM SKIP MENU LIST ENTER RETURN .@/: 5 6 TIMER PROG. TOP MENU 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 TIMER PROG. T-SET SHOW VIEW 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 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD Press 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 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.
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 VCR / DVD The unit does not operate correctly. • If static electricity or anything else causes the unit to operate abnormally, unplug the mains cable and plug it in again. DV signal cannot be input. • Before connection, turn on the power supplies for both this unit and the DVC, and make sure that these units have stopped. • Only a “DVC-SD” signal can be input from the DVC to this unit. Other types of signals are not supported.
Others Before you start Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy DVD • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of those operations. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD-Video, DVD-RW or DVD-R being played back. • The DVD-Video prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. • Try changing the language using the DVD-Video menu.
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 44.) • 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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