E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 1 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. Recording Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION. Getting started OPERATION MANUAL Connections DV-RW550U Before you start VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION Disc Playback Editing The region number for this unit is 1.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 2 Before you start Precautions For future reference, record the model and serial numbers (located on the rear of the unit) in the space provided. Model No.: DV-RW550U Serial No.: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 3 Before you start Important Safeguards vides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (Fig.A).
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 4 Before you start Precautions (cont’d) Location and Handling Location and Handling • 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. • Do not cover or place the unit in enclosed spaces to prevent excessive temperature build up. • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 5 Before you start Others It is the intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. Maintenance • Operation Manual • Quick Use Guide Changing the Setting menu VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION DV-RW550U OPERATION MANUAL Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 6 Before you start Table of contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Symbols in this operation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 7 Before you start Before you start Features This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that.The following features are offered with this unit. Compatibility Recording DVD MODE VCR MODE Recording up to 8 programs: You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 8 Before you start Functional overview 2 Front Panel 3* 4 5 6 OPEN/CLOSE (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. STOP/EJECT STOP PLAY CHANNEL POWER REW F.FWD DUBBING VCR PLAY DVD (L2)S-VIDEO REC/OTR VIDEO L(MONO) - AUDIO - R REC/OTR OUTPUT SELECT 1 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit. Red LED lights up when power is on.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 9 Before you start Remote Control 17 1 19 18* 21 3 5 23 4 25 22 24 7 26 27 28 29* 30 31 32 33* 34 8 9 11 13 15 10 12 14 16 (*) In DVD mode, the unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. Disc Playback Editing Changing the Setting menu VCR functions Others Español 1. POWER button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit. 2. Number buttons (DVD/VCR) Press to select channel numbers.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 10 Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control Using a remote control Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied), matching their polarity to those indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor of the unit.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 11 Before you start Guide to Displays on-screen menu This unit uses the following on-screen menu for most operations: Easy Setting Menu, Advanced Setting Menu, Title List, and DISPLAY menu.They allow you to change the playback status of the disc during playback. The DISPLAY menu also gives you information on the playback status of the disc or a videotape. Press SETUP to display Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 12 Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) DISPLAY menu DVD mode press first. DVD Press DISPLAY to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the disc. Some operations are available while disc is played back. 4 1 1 1 DVD-RW --:--:-- Video mode CH 8 Stereo 5 2 XP 0:58 6 1. Indicates a disc type and a format mode. Note: In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example. 2.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 13 Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 4 2 1 5 Appears when the disc tray is opening. Appears when data is being recorded on a disc. Note 13 Others Español • Time display during recording/playback The recording time and playback time of this unit will display about 0.1% faster than the real recording/playback time.When broadcasting images, 29.9 frames are sent per second.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 14 Connections Connection to a TV Antenna (Back of TV) or Antenna (Back of TV) Cable Signal Cable Signal 3 or Connect Round Coaxial Cable (supplied) 1 DVD Disconnect DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN L L DVD/VCR IN(L1) PB /CB OUT PR /CR L COAXIAL R R VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R 2 OUT Connect (L1) DVD (Back of this unit) 4 Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.
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E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 16 Connections Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 17 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 2: Insert a blank disc Remote Control or 4.7 Close the disc tray. Open the disc tray. 4 Insert a recordable disc you wish to record. Loading Format the disc : Some functions are limited.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 18 Getting started Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) Step 3: Select the recording speed Step 4: Select the desired channel Step 5: Record to DVD discs CH 12 XP 0:58 I Hint 1: Play back the recorded contents You can select the title you want to play back from a displayed menu and immediately start playback. Recorded contents are easi- Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec. ly accessible, with simple procedure of choosing a title on a chapter on the menu screen.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 19 Getting started Before you start Channel setting Getting channels automatically 1 4 Select “Channel” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Channel menu will appear. Screen for Advanced Setting Menu: VCR DVD Channel Auto Preset Press POWER to turn on the unit. 3 6 4 5 Getting started 1 6 Manual Preset TV Audio Select Stereo 2 To select a channel 5 CH 1 Auto Presetting Now Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 20 Getting started Channel setting (cont’d) Adding/Deleting channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. You can also add channels manually into memory. 1 Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. 2 Select “Channel” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Channel menu will appear. Screen for Advanced Setting Menu: 4 Select the channel number to add or delete.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 21 Getting started Before you start Selecting the TV Stereo or SAP You can select an audio channel to output from TV. 1 Easy Setting Menu VCR DVD TV Audio Select Stereo VCR DVD English Clock Channel DVD-RW Recording Format VR mode Timer Programming Auto Finalize Progressive 1 6 SAP OFF The default is “Stereo”.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 22 Getting started Setting the clock Set the correct time before using Timer Recording. If a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station is available in your area, follow the Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow the Manual Clock Setting on pages 23. Auto Clock Setting 4 Select “Auto Clock Setting” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear. Auto Clock Setting Make sure: • The antenna/CATV connections are correct.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 23 Getting started Before you start Setting the clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting 1 SKIP 2 Enter the date (month / day / year) using Cursor K / L. Press Cursor { / B to move the cursor. Playback JAN/ 01 / 2005(SAT) 12: 00 AM Display Select Video Clock Channel Disc Easy Setting Menu 5 2 Select “Clock” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Clock menu will appear. Enter the time (hour / minute) using Cursor K / L, then press Cursor { / B.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 24 Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) Setting the Daylight Saving Time When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the unit clock will automatically move forward 1 hour on the first Sunday in April and move back 1 hour on the last Sunday in October. 3 Select “Clock” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Clock menu will appear. VCR DVD Clock Clock Setting 1 Auto Clock Setting Auto Daylight Saving Time ON Press SETUP.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 25 Getting started Before you start Selecting the TV aspect ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing back on the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). Select “TV Aspect” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear. TV Aspect The default is “4:3 Letter Box”.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 26 Recording Information on DVD recording Information Recording speed This unit can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R discs. DVD-RW discs allow you to record programs repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased. DVD-R discs allow you to record programs only once, and the recorded contents cannot be erased. You can record programs on DVD-R discs only in Video mode, while recording format for DVD-RW discs can be either Video mode or VR mode.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 27 Recording Information on copy control Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For their recording, refer to the following. Disc type / format Copy-free Copy-once Copyprohibited ver.1.1, 1.2 ver.1.1, 1.2 CPRM compatible ver.1.1, 1.2 ver.1.1, 1.2 CPRM compatible Recordable Not Recordable Making discs playable on other DVD player (Finalize) After recording, you must finalize disc in order to play back on any other unit. (Refer to page 44.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 28 Recording Formatting a disc Choosing the recording format of a blank disc When inserting a blank disc, the unit starts to initialize it automatically. After that, you can record on the disc with a recording format selected in the setting menu. 3 Select “DVD-RW Recording Format” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear. DVD-RW Recording Format Video mode VR mode 1 SKIP 2 Press SETUP.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 29 Recording Before you start Formatting a disc (cont’d) Reformatting a disc 1 4 Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Final confirmation window will appear. Yes No Are you sure? 2 Yes No Disc Original VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION 5 Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Formatting will start. Disc Playback Playlist Recording Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 30 Recording Auto Chapter You can set specific time interval for chapter marks. 1 4 Select “Auto Chapter” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear. Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 31 Recording Before you start Recording Audio Select (XP) 1 4 Select “Recording Audio Select (XP)” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear. Recording Audio Select (XP) Easy Setting Menu OSD Language Dolby Digital VCR DVD English The default is “Dolby Digital”. Clock 1 6 DVD PCM 2 3 4 5 Getting started Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 32 Recording Basic recording Follow steps below to record TV programs. press DVD first. 4 Select a desired channel to record using CH K / L or the Number buttons. 1 4 CH 12 Turn on the unit and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 5 2 This operation may take a while to be recognized. 6 5 2 Select a recording speed using REC MODE. Press REC/OTR to start recording. “¶” mark will be displayed for 5 seconds.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 33 Recording Before you start Basic recording (cont’d) Checking the recording picture and sound quality press DVD 2 Press REC MONITOR again to exit. Connections You can confirm the recording picture and the sound quality for the recording speed you have selected before attempting to record on a DVD disc. first. 1 1 2 Recording While the unit is in stop mode or recording mode with a DVD disc to record inserted, press REC MONITOR.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 34 Recording One-touch Timer Recording This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc has enough recordable space for the time you set. After finishing the recording, the recorder automatically goes into standby. press DVD first. 1 Turn on the unit and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 4 Select a desired channel to record using CH K / L or the Number buttons.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 35 Recording 4 5 Enter a date or a routine option for Timer Programming using Cursor K / L. SKIP 2 DVD VCR Start End CH 1. JAN/01 --:-- --:-- L1 DVD 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- Speed e.g. January 1st Cursor K changes date. Cursor L will give you routine option as described. 1 6 7 JAN/01 Advanced Setting Menu 6 Playback Recording L Daily Select Video Clock Channel Disc Date 1.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 36 Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) 9 Select a recording speed using Cursor K / L. Timer Programming Date 1. JAN/01 2. Start VCR DVD End 12:57AM 1:57AM CH DVD VCR 8 DVD Speed SP --- Refer to “Recording speed” on page 26. If you choose Auto, the unit automatically selects the best recording speed to make the best quality picture according to the remaining disc space. • This function works only on the Program 1 in the DVD recording.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 37 Recording If the timer program did not complete correctly, the error number appears on the timer programming list. Error number will appear Timer Programming Date 2. --- 3. --- Start End CH DVD VCR 12:57AM 1:57AM 8 DVD E22 E36 E40 E41 E42 Note Already finalized Video format disc Some portion has not been recorded because of program overlapping. Recording did not start at the start time. No videotape is inserted.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 38 Recording Timer recording (cont’d) Notes on Timer Recording Both DVD and VCR DVD • If there is a power failure or the unit has been unplugged for more than 1 minute, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If a programmed start and end time are the same, the recording will be set for 24 hours automatically. • If a start time is earlier and an end time is later than the current time, the recording will start right after you press T-SET.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 39 Recording Before you start Timer recording (cont’d) Hints for Timer Recording The priority of overlapped settings This unit prioritizes recording as follows if the timer programmings are overlapped. A Timer Recording of lower priority will be canceled, start from the middle or stop on the way. Check the overlapped timer programmings and change the priority if necessary.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 40 Recording Settings for an external source Connection to an external source Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). When connecting an external equipment of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of LINE1 (Rear) or LINE2 (Front). Use commercially available S-Video or Video cable and an Audio cable for this type of connection. OUTPUT S- VIDEO Another source (VCR camcorder etc.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 41 Recording Before you start Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source press first. 2. When you want to record to the disc: Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to open the disc tray, then place the disc to record. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to close the disc tray. DVD 1 4 2 3 VCR 6 5 PLAY PLAY STOP/EJECT 8 SLP REW F.FWD REC/OTR REC/OTR 6 OPEN/CLOSE STOP/EJECT This operation may take a while to be completed.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 42 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 possible only if the DVD disc or the videotape is not copy protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the recording on the DVD-RW/-R disc or the videotape. Refer to pages 32-33, 95. Select “Advanced Setting Menu” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Advanced Setting Menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:55 AM Page 43 Recording Before you start Dubbing Mode (cont’d) VCR to DVD DVD to VCR 5-b Select “VCR DVD” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Select “DVD VCR” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Dubbing Mode VCR DVD Dubbing Mode VCR DVD VCR DVD DVD VCR DVD VCR Press SETUP to exit Setting menu. Press SETUP to exit Setting menu. DVD first. press VCR 7-a 7-b 9-a 9-b VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION first. Select a recording speed using REC MODE.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 44 Recording Finalizing the discs You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. (It can take up to 15 minutes for a disc recorded in Video mode and 60 minutes for a disc recorded in VR mode.) A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization. Do not unplug the power cord during finalization. Details are on pages 26-27.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 45 Recording Before you start Finalizing the discs (cont’d) Auto finalize 4 Select “Disc Full” or “End of Timer Rec” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear. Auto Finalize - Disc Full SKIP 2 Auto Finalize - End of Timer Rec DVD Recording Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Easy Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 46 Disc Playback Information on DVD playback Before you attempt to play back DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs Color systems This unit is compatible with the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs with the following logos can be played back on the unit. Other Disc types are not guaranteed to be played back.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 47 Disc Playback Before you start Basic playback Playback 5 DVD first. 1 1 2 4 7 5 6 Title List 1 2 3 5 6 JAN/1 1:00AM CH12 XP 4 Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open. Screen for DVD-RW in VR mode: VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION Original 1 2 3 5 6 Disc Playback 3 JAN/1 1:00AM CH12 XP Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up and make sure to align the disc to the disc tray guide.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 48 Disc Playback Basic playback (cont’d) press DVD 3 first. 1 Press POWER on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. When you are playing back a DVD, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open. Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up and make sure to align the disc to the disc tray guide.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 49 Disc Playback Before you start Basic playback (cont’d) Playing back discs using the disc menu DVD first. Press MENU/LIST. The DVD main menu will appear. 3 Press MENU/LIST to exit. 2 1 2 3 Note Disc Playback If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen. 2 Recording 1 Select an item using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER to confirm.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 50 Disc Playback Basic playback (cont’d) Playing back discs using the title menu Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available on them. It helps you to start playback of a specific title. press DVD first. 1 Press TOP MENU. The title menu will appear. If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen. 2 Select a title to play back using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER. Playback will begin at the title you selected.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 51 Disc Playback Before you start Special playback Resume playback 2 press DVD first. During playback, press STOP C. The resume message will appear. To cancel resuming and start disc playback from the beginning, press STOP C again while the playback is stopped. VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION • For MP3 file, playback will resume from the beginning of the track which you stopped playing back. Disc Playback Resume ON Fast forward / Fast reverse DVD first.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 52 Disc Playback Special playback (cont’d) Skipping TV commercials during playback e.g. Press CM SKIP once. You can skip TV commercials by pressing CM SKIP in order to enjoy the recorded programs without interruption. press DVD first. CM Skip 30sec. 1 (forwarding 30 seconds.) During playback, press CM SKIP. Normal playback will start at 30second advanced point from where you press CM SKIP.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 53 Disc Playback Before you start Special playback (cont’d) Step by step playback 2 DVD Press SKIP G repeatedly. The playback will advance one frame (or step) at a time when you press SKIP G.The sound will be muted. first. 1 To play back step by step backward: Press SKIP H repeatedly. Every time you press the button, the playback will go backward by one frame at a time. 2 3 1 Recording 3 Press PLAY B to resume playback.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 54 Disc Playback Special playback (cont’d) Zoom 2 press DVD Select a desired zoom factor to zoom using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. The zoom area will be displayed. first. 1 During playback, press ZOOM. Zoom menu will appear. 1 1 0:00:00 2 3 1 DVD-Video VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION 1.2 1.5 2.0 Note B There are four options (x1.0, x1.2, x1.5 and x2.0), which will be displayed excluding the current zoom rate.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 55 Disc Playback Before you start Special playback (cont’d) Marker Setup Screen for DVD: 1 1 1 3 4 5 6 press DVD first. 1 0:00:00 2 3 1 5 6 During playback, press DISPLAY. The display menu will appear. 0:00:00 1 DVD-Video Audio CD ------------- 3 4 B Select icon using Cursor { / B,then press ENTER. Marker Setting menu will appear. • To clear a marker, select the marker number to be cleared, then press CLEAR/C.RESET.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 56 Disc Playback Search Title/Chapter search press DVD first. 2 Using SKIP H / G 1 1 During playback, press SKIP G to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. 2 To go back to the beginning of the current title or chapter, press SKIP H. Press it repeatedly to go to the previous titles or chapters. 1 Using DISPLAY 1 VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION During playback, press DISPLAY. The display menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 57 Disc Playback Before you start Search (cont’d) Track search press DVD first. 1 During playback,press SKIP Gto skip the current track and move to the next. To go back to the beginning of the current track, press SKIP H. Press it repeatedly to go to the previous tracks. Connections 3 Using SKIP H / G 1 Using DISPLAY 1 1 1 0:15:25 VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION Audio CD Screen for MP3: 1 0:15:25 Recording During playback, press DISPLAY.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 58 Disc Playback Repeat/Random/Program playback Repeat playback 3 press DVD Select a desired option for repeat playback using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. The selected repeat playback will start. first. 1 During playback, press DISPLAY. Display menu will appear. 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video B 2 Select icon using Cursor { / B , then press ENTER. Repeat menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 59 Disc Playback Before you start Repeat/Random/Program playback (cont’d) Random playback 1 2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. CD Playback Mode menu will appear. Screen for Audio CD: CD Playback Mode Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. 1 2 3 Connections With this function, you can play back a disc randomly instead of playing back in the original order.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 60 Disc Playback Selecting a format of audio and video You can select a desired audio and video format. Selections depend on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching audio soundtracks When playing back a DVD-Video disc recorded with two or more soundtracks (these are often in different languages), you can switch between them during playback. On DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, you can switch to main (L), sub audio (R) or a mix of both (L/R).
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 61 Disc Playback Before you start Selecting a format of audio and video (cont’d) press DVD first. 2 Select icon using Cursor { / B, then press ENTER. Audio menu will appear. 3 1 1 0:15:25 1 Audio CD 0:00:00 1 Getting started During playback, press DISPLAY. Display menu will appear. Screen for Audio CD: Select a desired audio channel using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Audio channel will change.
E9656UD_EN_1.qx4 05.7.15 11:56 AM Page 62 Disc Playback Selecting a format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles Some DVD Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles.The disc package should be marked with an angle icon if it contains multi-angle scenes. press DVD first. 2 Select icon using Cursor { / B, then press ENTER. Angle will switch each time you press ENTER. 1 2 1 During playback, press DISPLAY. Display menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 63 Editing Editing discs in Video mode Title List allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer. You can edit discs with Video mode for the following items. Be sure that once you edit titles, you cannot change them back to the original ones.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 64 Editing Information on disc editing (cont’d) Editing discs in VR mode For discs with VR mode, you can use either “Original” menu or “Playlist” menu, which is created from the original for editing. Editing original titles Editing playlists The following items are available for editing of the original titles.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 65 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titles 4 Select “Title Delete” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. 6 Yes No 1 Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear. JAN/1 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Title will be deleted.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 66 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Putting names on titles You can name titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a Title List. 1 Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear. 4 Select “Edit Title Name” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. A window for entering a title name will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 67 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) 7 To enter a title name, follow the STEPs of “Guide to edit title name” on this page. character set After this operation is completed, press SETUP to exit. Writing the data on the disc will start momentarily. Title List - Edit Title Name 6 A B C 5 This operation may take a while to be completed.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 68 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers You can put chapter markers on each title and use them for the chapter search feature. You can specify time internal for chapter markers for titles last more than 5 minutes. 4 Select “Chapter Mark” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear. Title List - Chapter Mark 1 6 1 7 OFF 5 minutes 10 minutes Press SETUP.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 69 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) Deleting titles Deleting titles 4 Select “Title Delete” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. 1 3 Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 70 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect To prevent accidental editing or title erasing, you can protect the contents in the Original menu. 4 Select “Protect” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. 1 1 6 5 Original - Protect Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 71 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protecting 4 Press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. 1 Original - Protect 3 ON JAN/1 1:00AM CH12 XP Disc 0:00:59 Playlist Original Format 5 Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON 1 6 4 5 OFF 1 2 3 Recording Confirm the indication “ON ➔ OFF”. Press ENTER.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 72 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles In VR mode, even if a title is deleted from a Playlist, the original title will remain on the Original. The recordable disc space will not increase. 4 Select “Title Delete” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. 3 Yes No Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 73 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles 4 Select “Scene Delete” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear. 1 Playlist - Scene Delete 3 Start End Preview Delete Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 74 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) 6 7 Select “Delete” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Part of a title will be deleted. Playlist - Scene Delete Playlist - Scene Delete 3 Yes 3 No Yes No 8 JAN/1 1:00AM CH12 XP 6 7 JAN/1 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 Wait for a moment. 8 After this operation is completed, press SETUP to exit.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 75 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) 6 Select a desired title using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER. Edit menu will appear. Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. The name you entered will be activated.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 76 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers You can put chapter markers on each title and can use them for the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want until the total number of the markers reaches 999. 3 Select a desired title using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER. Edit menu will appear. 1 Playlist 1 3 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Press SETUP.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 77 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Use SKIP H / G, E / D, PLAY B, and PAUSE F to decide the point for a new chapter marker. Or, use SKIP H / G to decide a chapter marker that you will delete. Select “Add” or “Delete” accordingly using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. Screen for Add: Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 78 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting pictures for thumbnails You can set an image picture to each title as thumbnail. It helps you remember the contents of the title during playback.The default setting chooses the first scene of each title as the thumbnail. 1 Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear. 4 Select “Index Picture” using Cursor K / L.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 79 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Dividing a title 1 Use SKIP H / G, E / D, PLAY B and PAUSE F to decide the point at which you will divide the title. Select “Title Dividing” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 80 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Combining titles You can combine two titles into a single title. 1 Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear. Title Combining setting window will appear. If you select the title 1 as the first title for Title Combining, it will be grayed out and the title 2 will be highlighted in yellow.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 81 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist 4 Select a desired title using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER. Playlist - Add New Title 1 1 3 5 6 JAN/1 1:00AM CH12 XP 4 Wait for a moment. Disc Playlist 5 Original Format Disc Protect OFF 1 2 3 4 After this operation is completed, press SETUP to exit. Writing the data on the disc will start momentarily.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 82 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting a Playlist A Playlist can be deleted if no longer needed. 1 Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear. 3 Use Cursor K / L / { / B to select “Add New Title” at the end of the titles. Then, select “Delete Playlist” using Cursor K / L , then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 83 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-R discs Deleting titles 4 Select “Title Delete” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. 6 Yes No Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear. JAN/1 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 Disc Title List Format Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Title will be deleted.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 84 Editing Editing DVD-R discs (cont’d) Putting names on titles You can name the titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a Title List. 1 3 Select a desired title using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER. Edit menu will appear. 1 Title List 6 Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc menu will appear.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 85 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-R discs (cont’d) 7 Select “Edit Title Name” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. A window for entering a title name will appear. After this operation is completed, press SETUP to exit. Writing the data on the disc will start momentarily. Title List - Edit Title Name 6 5 This operation may take a while to be completed.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 86 Changing the Setting menu Tour of the Setting menu The following table shows the items which you can change the settings and their default settings. Refer to the following table for your convenience. Setting menu Items (highlight is the default) 1. Language setting Disc Menu Language English French Pages 87-88 Spanish 2. Display setting Pages 89-90 4. Parental setting Pages 93-94 Set the language for disc menu.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:58 AM Page 87 Changing the Setting menu Before you start Language setting Press STOP C if you are playing back a disc. Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 88 Changing the Setting menu Language setting (cont’d) 4 Select a desired item using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for Disc Menu. DVD Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock All Disc Menu Language English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language OFF Disc Menu Language DVD English French Spanish Other • Select a setting using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 89 Changing the Setting menu Before you start Display setting Press STOP C if you are playing back a disc. Connections 1 Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 90 Changing the Setting menu Display setting (cont’d) 4 Select a desired item using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. OSD Language (Default : English) SKIP 2 and 3 Set the language for OSD (On-Screen Display). You can also choose this setting from the Easy Setting Menu. Display OSD Language VCR DVD OSD Language English English FL Dimmer Bright Français Screen Saver 10 minutes VCR DVD Español • Select a setting using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 91 Changing the Setting menu Before you start Audio setting Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment. Press STOP C if you are playing back a disc. Connections 1 Press SETUP. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 92 Changing the Setting menu Audio setting (cont’d) A Settings for PCM (Default : 48kHz) Digital Out - PCM • Select a setting using Cursor K / L, then Note press ENTER. When playing back disc with Your setting will be activated. copyright protection 48kHz : If your amplifier/decoder is NOT compatible with 96kHz PCM, select “48kHz”. • Even if you select “96kHz”, the sound will be down sampled at 96kHz sound will be output in 48kHz. 48kHz.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 93 Changing the Setting menu Before you start Settings for Parental lock level Connections Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. Playback will stop if the disc’s general rating exceeds the level you set. It will require you to enter a password before the disc will be played back.This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materials. Press STOP C if you are playing back a disc.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 94 Changing the Setting menu Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) 4 Select “Parental Lock” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER. Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock level.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 95 VCR functions 3 1 first. 6 3 5 5 2 4 5 4 Press PLAY B to resume playback. 2 5 Insert a prerecorded videotape, then press PLAY B to begin playback. Press STOP C to stop playback. Getting started press VCR 1 Connections Press POWER on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. When you are playing a videotape, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. During playback, press PAUSE F .
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 96 VCR functions Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (cont’d) One-touch Timer Recording This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing REC/OTR on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. press VCR first. 1 During normal recording, press REC/OTR to begin onetouch timer recording. You can select a fixed recording time by pressing REC/OTR repeatedly.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 97 VCR functions Before you start Search (cont’d) Time search TIME SEARCH 2:50 This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. VCR first. Connections press 2 3 Press SEARCH repeatedly so that the Time search menu appears. 2 You can set the time up to 9:59. 3 1 Note Other operations press VCR first.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 98 Others Troubleshooting 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 on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom The power does not turn on. There is no picture. D V D • V C R • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. • (In case of power failure) Check the breaker.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 99 Others Before you start Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom There is no picture. • The Setup Display appears. Press SET UP or RETURN to turn off the display. • Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly (page 14). Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 100 Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom The disc tray does not open when you press OPEN/CLOSE A. D V D “Repairing” appears on the display. Repairing Picture noise appears. V C R The tape does not play. Recording does not start immediately after you press REC/OTR. The remote control does not function. The motor rotates even when playback / recording is stopped.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 101 Others Before you start Troubleshooting (cont’d) Error message Cause Solution Delete unnecessary titles (pages 65, 69). Recording Error You cannot record more than 999 chapters on one disc. (The maximum is 999) You are trying to record on the VR mode DVD-RW disc on which the number of recording chapters already reached the maximum (999). This unit cannot delete the original chapter. Delete unnecessary chapter marker using other DVD recorders.
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E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 103 Others Playlist From this list you can play back contents of a disc in your desired order or sequence. Also it allows to search a specific scene directly. SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Sub-audio channel which is delivered separately from main-audio channel.This audio channel is used as an alternate in bilingual broadcasting. Title (DVD only) A collection of chapters on DVD disc. See also Chapter.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 104 Others Specifications General System VCR video heads Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions (width x height x depth) Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format DVD-Video, DVD-RW/-R, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R, VHS Video Cassette Tape Four heads AC120 V, 60 Hz 30W (standby: 3.0 W) 9.48 lbs ( 4.3 kg ) 17 3/16" x 2 5/8" x 9 5/8" (435 x 99.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 105 Español Before you start Precaciones Para futura referencia, anote los números de modelo y de serie (indicados en la parte posterior esta unidad) en el espacio provisto. No. de modelo: DV-RW550U No. de serie: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O ELECTROCHOQUE NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA HUMEDAD.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 106 Español Precaciones (cont.) Importantes Medidas de Seguridad y Precauciones 1) Lea las instrucciones - Lea detenidamente todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación antes de usar el producto. 2) Conserve las instrucciones - Conserve las instrucciones de seguridad y operación para consultas futuras. 3) Respete las advertencias - Observe estrictamente todas las advertencias impresas en el producto y las incluidas en el manual de instrucciones.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 107 Español Estas instrucciones le ayudarán a entender fácilmente cómo grabar discos DVD. Asegúrese que las pilas están en el mando a distancia y que ha conectado correctamente esta unidad y el TV. Puede elegir entre distintos tipos de discos DVD grabables. Elija un tipo de disco DVD grabable de acuerdo con sus necesidades de reproducción/grabación.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 108 Español Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) Paso 3: Seleccione la velocidad de grabación Paso 4: Seleccione el canal deseado Paso 5: Grabe en discos DVD CH 12 XP 0:58 I Sugerencia 1: Reproduzca el contenido grabado Puede seleccionar el título que desea reproducir de un menú indicado y empiece a reproducir inmediatamente. El contenido grabado se puede acceder fácilmente con un simple procedimiento de elegir un título en un capítulo en la pantalla del menú.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 109 Español 3 1 first. 1 6 4 Presione PLAY B para continuar la reproducción. 2 5 Coloque una cinta pregrabada y presione PLAY B para empezar la reproducción. Presione STOP C para detener la reproducción. 2 4 3 5 6 Recording VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION Getting started press VCR Durante la reproducción, presione PAUSE F. Se hará una pausa de reproducción y se silenciará el sonido.
E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 110 Español Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR) Grabación press Antes de grabar, asegúrese de que: • Se seleccionó el canal deseado presionando los botones numéricos en el mando a distancia o CHANNEL K / L en el panel frontal de la unidad. • Hay una cinta con la lengüeta para grabación intacta en la unidad.
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E9656UD_EN_2.qx4 05.7.15 11:59 AM Page 112 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY (Valid for warranty service in the U.S.
