FUNAI DRV-B2737, DRV-B2734 User Manual

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Before you start Getting started Recording

Owner’s Manual

DVD Recorder with Video

Cassette Recorder

DRV-B2737 DRV-B2734

OPEN/CLOSE

REW FFWD

STOP/EJECT

STANDBY-ON

Accessories Supplied

• Remote control • RF cable • Scart cable • Owner’s Manual • Quick Setup Guide with two R6 (AA) batteries

PLAY RECORD PROG. DUBBING SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD

SELECT DVDVCR

S-VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

Playing back discs

Editing

Changing the

Setting menus

VCR functions Others

Before using this unit you need to complete connections. Refer to “Connections” on pages 16-17.

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Before you start

Precautions

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

WARNING

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK

Power Supply

The power supply is connected and the unit is live when the mains cable is plugged into a 220–240 V , 50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press [STANDBY-ON].

WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

MECHANISM.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Caution

1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided.

3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat sources.

4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.

5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through the cabinet slots or openings as they could touch electrically live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.

6. Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled and enters the unit, consult qualified service personnel.

7. Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.

8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that the timer recording mode is “OFF.”

9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off while the mains cable is connected.

10. Do not place any combustible objects on the device. (Candles, etc.)

11. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet.

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A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

When discarding the unit, comply with your local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

• Exhausted batteries do not belong in the dustbin.

• You can dispose of them at a collection point for exhausted batteries or special waste.

• Contact your council for details.

For Customer Use: Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No. located at the back of the unit and enter the information below. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

• 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.

• Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

• Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

• If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an Authorized Service Centre for servicing.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to allow the inside to dry.

Connection to Power

Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.

Mains Cord

This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance manufacturer is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug. If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to mains. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE

Important

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the plug. If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.

Mains Supply:220 - 240 V 50 Hz - AC only

Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked with the letter “E” or by the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

FUSE

BROWN

BLUE

(Neutral)

OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE

(Live)

CORD GRIP

Before you start

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About Copyright

Before you start

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby Digital Recording

Digital Recording enables consumers to

“Dolby record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video players.” Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

“Kodak Picture CD COMPATIBLE” is a trademark of Eastern Kodak Company.

Maintenance

CLEANING THE UNIT

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use solutions containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

CLEANING DISCS

If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

DISC HANDLING

Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the disk surfaces. Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not in use.

SERVICING

If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.

CLEANING THE DISC LENS

If the unit does not perform correctly even though you have referred to “Troubleshooting” and the relevant sections in the Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an authorized service centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.

• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in the unit may need to be cleaned.

1. Please visit your local Audio / Video store and

purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the

problem, please consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.

Note:

• Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

• Clean video heads only when problems occur.

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Table of contents

Before you start...................................... 2

Precautions ........................................................... 2

Features ................................................................ 6

Guide to the Owner’s Manual................................ 7

Functional overview .............................................. 8

Installing batteries in the remote control ............. 12

VCR / DVD recorder Switching ........................... 12

Guide to On Screen Displays.............................. 13

Front Panel Display Guide .................................. 15

Getting Started ..................................... 16

Connections ........................................................ 16

Channel setting ................................................... 18

Setting the clock.................................................. 20

Selecting the TV aspect ratio .............................. 21

Recording ............................................. 22

Information on DVD recording............................. 22

Formatting a disc................................................. 24

Selecting the Sound mode .................................. 25

Basic recording ................................................... 26

One-touch timer recording (OTR) ....................... 27

Timer recording .................................................. 28

PDC (Programme Delivery Control).................... 30

Settings for external equipment .......................... 32

Dubbing Mode..................................................... 33

Setting a disc to protect ...................................... 34

Finalising discs ................................................... 34

Before you start

Changing the Setting menu................. 57

Tour of the Setting menu ..................................... 57

Language setting ................................................. 58

Display setting ..................................................... 59

Audio setting........................................................ 59

DVD-Videos Parental lock level........................... 61

Changing Video Out system................................ 62

VCR functions.......................................63

Playback.............................................................. 63

Recording and one-touch timer recording

(OTR)................................................................... 63

Search ................................................................. 64

Other operations.................................................. 65

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System ................................. 65

Others ....................................................66

Troubleshooting................................................... 66

Language code.................................................... 70

Glossary .............................................................. 71

Specifications ...................................................... 72

Declaration of Conformity ...................... Back cover

Playing back discs ............................... 36

Information on playing back DVDs...................... 36

Basic playback .................................................... 37

PBC function for Video CDs................................ 40

Special playback ................................................. 41

Search................................................................. 43

Repeat / Random / Program playback /

Slide Show .......................................................... 45

Selecting the format of audio and video.............. 46

Editing ................................................... 48

Disc editing.......................................................... 48

Editing discs in Video mode ................................ 48

Editing discs in VR mode .................................... 51

Editing Original titles in VR mode........................ 51

Editing the Playlist in VR mode ........................... 53

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Before you start

Features

This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

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.

DVD mode VCR mode

Recording up to 8 programme:

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.

One-touch timer recording:

You can set your required recording time easily. Every time [REC / OTR] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is finished.

Dubbing mode:

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 and the videotape are not copy protected.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automatically (available only for AV3 jacks on the front panel).

DVD mode

REC MONITOR:

You can confirm the picture and sound recording quality for the recording speed you have currently set.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setting menu before starting to record.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):

The unit creates title menus automatically when finalising discs.

Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):

The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.

Automatic finalising (Video mode):

You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc space if you set this in the Setting menu.

Playback

DVD mode

Theatre surround sound:

When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs recorded with the surround sound system.

Quick search:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):

You can play back titles using either the Original list or a Playlist.

VCR mode

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index or Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD mode

Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):

You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (Playlist only)

Making your own Playlist (VR mode):

While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist. Edit title names Set thumbnail pictures Set / clear chapter markers Divide / combine titles Delete parts of titles

Protecting titles (VR mode):

To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the original list.

Compatibility

DVD mode

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regular DVD player:

Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back in other DVD players.

* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW / R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives and other DVD playback devices available that cannot play back DVD-RW / R discs recorded in the DVDVideo Format.

PDC:

This system assures that the TV programme you wish to record using timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end even if the actual broadcasting time differs.

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

MP3

JPEG

VCR

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Guide to the Owner’s Manual

Symbols used in the Owner’s Manual

To show what recording mode or disc type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.

Symbol Description

DVD-VDVD-V

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

DVD-RDVD-R

DDVD+R

DVD+RW

DDVD+R

DVD+R

CDCDCD

VCD

MP3

JPEG

VCR

* There may be a disc which cannot be used or played

back.

Available for DVD-Videos

Available for DVD-RW discs in Video mode

Available for DVD-RW discs in VR mode

Available for DVD-R discs in Video mode

Available for DVD+RW discs*

Available for DVD+R discs*

Available for Audio CDs

Available for Video CDs

Available for CD-RW / R discs with MP3 files

Available for CD-RW / R discs with JPEG files

Available to VHS tapes Use only cassettes marked VHS .

Before you start

Button names described in the Owner’s Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Before you start

Functional overview

Front panel

STANDBY-ON

REW FFWD

STOP/EJECT

19*20* 1617*

23*45

PLAY RECORD PROG. DUBBING SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD

1 STANDBY-ON button

• Press to turn on or off the unit.

• Red LED Lights up when power is ON.

2 Cassette compartment (VCR)

• Insert a tape here.

3 OPEN / CLOSE O button* (DVD)

• Press to open or close the disc tray.

4 Disc tray (DVD)

• Place the disc on here when open.

5 S-VIDEO input jack (AV3) (DVD / VCR)

• Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable.

6 VIDEO input jack (AV3) (DVD / VCR)

• Use to connect external equipment with a standard Video cable.

7 AUDIO input jacks (AV3) (DVD / VCR)

• Use to connect external equipment with standard Audio cables.

8 RECORD button (DVD)

• Press once to start recording.

• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer recording.

9PLAY P button* (DVD)

• Press to start or resume playback.

10 STOP S button* (DVD)

• Press to stop a playback or recording.

• Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.

11 VCR / DVD SELECT indicator

• Indicates the selected component (VCR or DVD ).

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT DVDVCR

10* 8

S-VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

*You can also turn the unit on by pressing these buttons.

12 SELECT L P button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to select the DVD mode or the VCR mode.

13 DUBBING button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the setting menu.

14 PROG. U / D buttons (DVD / VCR)

• Press up or down to change the channel.

15 Display (DVD / VCR)

• Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 15.

16 RECORD button (VCR)

• Press once to start recording.

• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer recording.

17 PLAY P button* (VCR)

• Press to start playback.

18 STOP / EJECT SO button (VCR)

• Press to remove the tape from the unit.

• Press to stop the tape motion.

• Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR.

19 FFWD f button* (VCR)

• Press to rapidly advance the video tape.

• Press to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search)

• Press to turn the unit on when the video tape is inserted and start rapidly advancing the tape.

20 REW r button* (VCR)

• Press to rewind the video tape.

• Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)

• Press to turn the unit on when the video tape is inserted and start rewinding the tape.

Button names described in the Owner’s Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Rear Panel

Before you start

1 Mains cable

• Connect to a standard AC outlet.

2 AV2 (DECODER) (DVD/VCR)

• Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

3 AV1 (TV) (DVD/VCR)

• Connect to the Scart jack on your TV. Use the supplied Scart cable.

4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (DVD) (OPTICAL

(DRV-B2737 only), COAXIAL) jacks

• Connect to an amplifier with digital input jacks such as a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder. Use a commercially available optical or coaxial cable.

DVD/VCR

AV2(DECODER)

AV1(TV)

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

DVD

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

DVD/VCR

OUT

72134 5 86

*The unit is for the DRV-B2737.

5 AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD)

• Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV. Use commercially available Audio cables.

6 S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD)

• Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV. Use commercially available S-Video cable.

7 AERIAL (DVD/VCR)

• Connect to an antenna or cable.

8 RF OUT (DVD/VCR)

• Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box or direct broadcast system. Use the supplied RF cable.

AERIAL

RF OUT

Note

• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

• This unit does not have an RF modulator.

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Remote Control

Before you start

OPEN/CLOSE

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

DVD

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

AUDIO

/EJECT

PROG.

REPEAT

ENTER

REC/OTR

SKIP

11 12

15 16

STANDBY-ON

T-SET

JKL

TUV

SPACE

MENU/LIST

TIMER PROG.

1 2

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

PQRS

DISPLAY SETUP

TOP MENU

5 6

7 8

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

REC MONITOR

SLOW

DUBBING

VCR

SKIP

CM SKIP

ZOOM

17* 18

20 21 22

25 26

27*

32*

5 TOP MENU button (DVD)

• Press to display the top menu.

6 MENU / LIST button (DVD)

• Press to display the Disc menu during palyback.

• Press to change the Original and Playlist on the TV screen. (VR mode only)

7Cursor U / D / L / P buttons (DVD / VCR)

• Press to select items or settings.

8VCR button

• Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (See page 12.)

• Press to select the VCR output mode.

9 REC / OTR button (VCR)

• Press once to start recording.

• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer recording.

• Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (See page 12.)

10 r button (DVD / VCR)

DVD m ode

• During playback, press to reverse fast.

• When playback is paused, press to reverse slowly.

VCR mode

• Press to rewind the video tape.

• Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode.

*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these

buttons when the remote control is in DVD mode.

1 STANDBY-ON button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to turn on or off the unit.

2 T-SET button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to enter the timer-standby mode. In the timer-standby mode, press to cancel the mode and to turn on the unit.

3 Number buttons (DVD / VCR)

• Press to select channel numbers.

• Press to select a title / chapter / track on the display.

• Press to enter values for settings in the setting menu.

• Press to enter the number in the Index or Time search in VCR mode.

• Press to enter the characters in edit function.

4 DISPLAY button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to display the on-screen display.

11 REC SPEED button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to switch the recording speed.

12 REC MONITOR button (DVD)

• Press to check the video and audio quality before attempting to record and during recording.

13 SLOW button (VCR)

• During playback, press to view the video tape in slow motion.

14 CM SKIP button (DVD)

• During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.(See page 41.)

15 DUBBING button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the setting menu.

16 ZOOM button (DVD)

• During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen.

17 OPEN / CLOSE / EJECT O button* (DVD /

VCR)

• Press to open or close the disc tray.

• Press to remove the tape from the unit.

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18 TIMER PROG. button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to display the timer programme setting menu.

19 PROG. U / D buttons (DVD / VCR)

DVD mode

• Press up and down to change the channel.

VCR mode

• Press to change the channel up and down.

• Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in slow motion of the tape.

• While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the vertically blurred picture.

20 REPEAT button (DVD)

• Press to select the repeat mode.

21 SETUP button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to display the setting menu in stop mode.

22 CLEAR button (DVD / VCR)

DVD mode

• Press to clear the password once entered.

• Press to cancel the programming for a disc.

• Press to clear the selecting marker number in the marker setup mode.

• Press to clear the program once entered in the timer recording setting mode.

VCR mode

• Press to reset the tape counter.

23 ENTER button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to confirm or select menu items.

VCR mode

• Press to rapidly advance the video tape.

• Press to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback.

29 PAUSE p button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to pause playback or recording.

30 SKIP B button (DVD)

• During playback, press to skip to the previous chapter or track.

• When playback is paused, press to play reverse step by step.

SKIP F button (DVD)

• During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track.

• When playback is paused, press to advance step by step.

31 SEARCH button (VCR)

• Press to call up the index or time search menu.

32 STOP S button* (DVD / VCR)

• Press to stop playing back or recording.

33 AUDIO button (DVD / VCR)

DVD m ode

• If you receive bilingual broadcast, or set “External input Audio” to “Bilingual,” press to change the AUDIO OUT setting “Main,” “Sub” and “Main/Sub.”

• Press to display the audio menu during playback.

• Press to select the sound mode.

Before you start

24 RETURN R button (DVD / VCR)

• Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

25 DVD button

• Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 12.)

• Press to select the DVD output mode.

VCR mode

• During playback a Hi-Fi video tape, press to change the AUDIO OUT setting “STEREO,” “LEFT,” “RIGHT,” and “MONO.” (If you receive bilingual broadcast, or set “External input Audio” to “Bilingual,” press to change the AUDIO OUT setting “Main,” “Sub,” and “Main/Sub.”)

26 REC / OTR button (DVD)

• Press once to start a recording.

• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer recording.

• Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 12.)

27 PLAY P button* (DVD / VCR)

• Press to start or resume playback.

28 f button (DVD / VCR)

DVD mode

• During playback, press to forward fast.

• When playback is paused, press to forward slowly.

Button names described in the Owner’s Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

P OW

D I

S P L

A Y

R E C

S P E

E D

C L E

A R

CM S

KIP

S K

I P

R E C

P A

U S E

E N T

E R

R E C

M O

N IT O

O P E

N / C L

O S E

T I M

E R

PR OG

M E

N U

L A Y L

T O P M E

N U /

R I G I N A

S P A C

F W

S T O

L A Y

R E

C H

. @ /:

B C

D E

H I

K L

M N

Q R S

T U V

W X Y

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Before you start

Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control, carefully match with the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.

Caution

• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.

• Do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications inside the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used for a month or more.

• When disposing used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or the public instructions for environmental protection that apply in your country or area.

• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries.

About the remote control

• 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.

Within about 7 m

60˚

Remote control

• Remote control operation may become unreliable if the remote control sensor of the unit is being exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.

• Remote controls for different devices can interfere with each other. Be careful when using remote controls for other equipment located close to the unit.

• Replace the batteries when the operating range of the remote control reduces.

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 [SELECT L P] on the front panel.

REW FFWD

STOP/EJECT

STANDBY-ON

PLAY RECORD PROG. DUBBING SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD

SELECT

VCR mode

Press [VCR ] on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR SELECT indicator is lit.)

DVD mode

Press [DVD ] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD SELECT indicator is lit.)

Note

• Pressing only [SELECT L P] on the front panel

DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control. You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control.

•Press [SELECT L P] to select the DVD mode or the

VCR mode.

• You cannot switch to the mode (DVD or VCR) that is in the timer-standby mode.

• If the media is available, you can start recording by pressing [REC / OTR] (DVD) or [REC / OTR] (VCR) on the remote control even if another equipment (DVD or VCR) is selected. In this case, the mode of the remote control will be automatically switched to the appropriate component.

OPEN/CLOSE

DVDVCR

DVD SELECT indicator

VCR SELECT indicator

SELECT DVDVCR

S-VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

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1 Current time.

Guide to On Screen Displays

DISPLAY menu

DVD mode

Press [DVD ] first.

With a disc inserted into the unit, press [DISPLAY] to display the on screen display. The menu shows information about what is recorded on the disc.

11 0:00:00

3 4

This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed items vary depending on the actual mode.

1 Disc type and format mode.

In some descriptions in this manual, only one type of disc is indicated as an example.

2 Position number and audio status of the

programme.

3 Title number, chapter number and the

time lapse of disc playback.

4 Each icon means:

: Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle (except VR mode) : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction : Zoom

5 Recording mode and remaining time.

6 Status of the current disc.

VCR mode

Press [VCR ] first.

Press [DISPLAY] to display the on screen display.

DVD-RW

Video mode

P22

Main

2H 1:35

12:00

AV2

STEREO

11 22 33

2Position number.

3 Audio status of the receiving broadcast

or external equipment.

4 Audio status of the currently playing

back video tape.

5 Tape counter.

6 Recording or playing back speed.

7 Status of the current tape.

While in the VCR mode, the on screen display of the VCR mode is displayed.

Setting menus

Press [SETUP] in stop mode to display “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”. Choose either “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” using [Cursor U change between the menus. “Easy Setting Menu” and “Advanced Setting Menu” are available from the Setting Menu. The “Easy Setting Menu” consists of the settings frequently needed, while the “Advanced Setting Menu” consists of all the settings available. You can set the items marked with in the “Easy Setting Menu.” The unit remembers which setting menu you used last time and recalls it when you press [SETUP] in stop mode next time, even if power is switched off. (i.e., if you use the “Easy Setting Menu” and then turn the unit off, the “Easy Setting Menu” will appear next time you turn on the unit and press [SETUP] in stop mode.)

Easy Setting Menu:

You can make the settings of the basic items as follows.

1Clock:

Set the unit clock.

2 Channel:

Set up auto tuning or manual tuning.

/ D], then press [ENTER] to

Easy Setting Menu

Clock

Channel

DVD-RW Recording Format Video mode

Timer Programming

Auto Finalise

Disc

Advanced Setting Menu

DVDVCR

Before you start

7 66

This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed items are depending on the actual mode.

0:00:00

3 DVD-RW Recording Format:

STEREOSP

Select the DVD-RW recording format between Video mode and VR mode.

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4 Timer Programming:

Programme a timer recording.

Before you start

5 Auto Finalise:

Set Auto Finalise to “ON” or “OFF.”

6 Disc / CD Playback Mode:

“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or a finalised DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.” “CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio CD, Video CD or a CD-RW / R disc with MP3 / JPEG / KODAK PICTURE CD files recorded is inserted into the unit.

Advanced Setting Menu:

You can make all the settings available as follows.

Advanced Setting Menu

Playback

Recording

Display

Select Video

Clock

Channel

Disc

Easy Setting Menu

1 Playback:

Set up the unit to play back a disc.

2 Recording:

Set up the unit to record to a disc or a tape.

3Display:

Set up the front panel display of the unit.

4 Select Video:

Choose an external input to record from other video equipment to a disc or a tape.

5Clock:

Set the unit clock.

6Channel:

Set up and adjust channels.

7 Disc / CD Playback Mode:

“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or the finalised DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.” “CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio CD, Video CD or a CD-RW / R disc with MP3 / JPEG / KODAK PICTURE CD files recorded is inserted into the unit.

DVD-R & DVD-RW (Video mode)

Disc

Title List

Format

Finalise

DVD-RW (VR-mode)

Disc

Playlist

Original

Format

Finalise

Disc Protect OFF ON

CD, MP3, JPEG, KODAK PICTURE CD & Video CD

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

Program Play

PBC(Video CD only)

Slide Show

OFF 5 sec.

This is an example screen for explanation. Some items will be displayed in grey depending on the inserted disc.

1 Title List / Playlist / Original:

Display the titles recorded on the disc.

2 Format (DVD-RW only):

Erase all of the recorded content on the disc.

• It is not possible to recover erased content. Make sure before you format a disc.

• It is not possible to use a disc formatted with this unit in another DVD recorder. When you use a disc with another DVD recorder, format a disc using that DVD recorder.

3 Finalise:

Finalise a disc containing recorded titles.

4 Disc Protect (VR mode only):

Protect a disc from accidental over-recording, editing or erasing.

5Random Play:

Activate the random playback feature.

6 Program Play (except MP3 / JPEG /

KODAK PICTURE CD files):

Activate the programmed playback feature.

7 PBC (Video CD only):

Turn the PBC function “ON” or “OFF.”

8 Slide Show (JPEG / KODAK PICTURE CD

files only):

Select the display time.

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Front Panel Display Guide

1 Current status of the unit

p : Appears when a disc or a tape playback

is paused. Appears also during step by step playback.

P : Appears when playing back a disc or a

tape.

p P : Appears during slow forward or slow

revese playback.

: Appears when the timer programming or

one-touch timer recording (OTR) is set and is operating. Flashes when all the timer programmes are finished. Flashes when there is an error in programming.

REC: Appears when recording.

Flashes when recording being paused.

REPEAT:

Appears during repeat playback (only for disc playback).

: Appears when a tape is in the unit.

2 Disc type and Current status of the unit

CD: Appears when an Audio CD or a disc with

MP3 / JPEG / KODAK PICTURE CD files recorded is inserted into the unit.

VCD: Appears when a Video CD is inserted into

the unit.

DVD: Appears when a DVD is inserted into the

unit, or when recording or the timerstandby mode. Flashes when switch to the timer-standby mode while programming cannot set.

Before you start

DVD R :

Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit.

DVD RW:

Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted into the unit.

VCR: Appears when the timer recording is

proceeding in VCR. Appears when VCR is in the timerstandby mode. Flashes when switch to the timer-standby mode while programming cannot set.

VCR→DVD:

Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process.

VCR←DVD:

Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.

3 Recording speed

• Selected recording speed appears during recording or in stop mode.

• Recording speed appears during VCR playback.

4 Title / Track and Chapter mark

: Title / track number. : Chapter number.

5 Displays the following

• Playing back time / remaining time

• Current title / chapter / track number

• Recording time

•Clock

• Channel number

• VCR tape counter

• One-touch timer recording (OTR) remaining time

Display messages

The disc tray is open.

The PBC function of the Video CD is activated.

The disc tray is closing.

A disc is inserted into the unit.

Data is being recorded on a disc.

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Getting Started

Scart cable (supplied)

Connections

Connecting to a TV

Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Before installation, plug off your TV and this unit. Using the Scart jack

1 Connect the antenna or cable to the

AERIAL jack of this unit.

2 Connect the RF OUT jack of this unit

to the Aerial jack of your TV. Use the supplied RF cable.

3 Connect AV1 (TV) Scart jack of this

unit to the Scart jack of your TV. Use the supplied Scart cable.

Note

• If your TV does not have a Scart jack, use commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart/RCA cable to connect. Use only AV1 (TV) or AV2 (DECODER) jack for the VCR output signals of this unit.

Using the S-VIDEO OUT jack and the AUDIO OUT jack (only for DVD)

If your TV has an S-Video input jack, use S-Video and Audio cables to connect.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above. 2

Connect S-VIDEO OUT jack of this unit to the S-Video input jack of your TV. Use commercially available S-Video cable.

To Aerial jack

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

Scart/RCA cable (not supplied)

DVD/VCR

AV2(DECODER)

AV1(TV)

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

3 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of this

unit to the Analogue audio input jacks of your TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.

Note for a TV with no S-Video input jacks or Scart jack:

• This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV cannot be used.

Connecting to external equipment

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.

Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other AudioVideo equipment with a Scart output jack (AV2)

S-VIDEO

OUT

Antenna

Scart adaptor (not supplied)

DVD/VCR

AERIAL

RF OUT

RF cable (supplied)

RF cable (not supplied)

*The unit is for the DRV-B2737.

AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN

DVD/VCR

AV2(DECODER)

AV1(TV)

DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

*The unit is for the DRV-B2737.

Cable Signal

DVD/VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

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AV output jack (Scart)

Scart cable (supplied)

AV2 (Rear)

DVD/VCR

AV2(DECODER)

AV1(TV)

AUDIO OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

DIGITAL

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT

AERIAL

COAXIALOPTICAL

RF OUT

*The unit is for the DRV-B2737.

Recording from a camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment with no Scart output jack (AV3)

If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to VIDEO input jack on the front panel using an RCA Video cable. Change the setup when using S-VIDEO IN jack. (See page 32.)

AV3 (Front)

OPEN/CLOSE

DUBBING SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD

SELECT DVDVCR

S-Video cable (not supplied)

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

Audio cable (not supplied)

*The unit is for

OUT

the DRV-B2737.

The connections illustrated above are optional for better sound.

1 For clear digital sound quality, use

the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL (DRV-B2737 only) or COAXIAL) jack to connect your digital audio equipment.

If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

Connecting a Dolby Digital™ decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder

• Connecting multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder allows you to enjoy the 5.1ch Dolby Digital surround system as well as DTS decoder, 5.1 channel surround system.

• After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 60.)

• After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 60.)

• After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to “Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 60.)

Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

• The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded using an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound.

• If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “PCM” in the AUDIO menu. Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and damage speakers.

• Set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” and “MPEG” to “PCM” and set “DTS” to “OFF” in the AUDIO menu for connecting to an MD or DAT deck.

• You can use AUDIO OUT jacks for the connection of your audio system.

Getting Started

Digital audio for better sound quality (only for DVD)

Digital audio input jacks

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

*The unit is for

the DRV-B2737.

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

Optical cable (not supplied)

Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder, etc.

DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

DVD/VCR

AV2(DECODER)

AV1(TV)

AUDIO OUT

DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

S-VIDEO

DVD/VCR

AERIAL

RF OUT

OUT

After you have completed connections

Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your TV.

Note

• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the AV cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the effects of the copy protection system.

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Channel setting

Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be performed in two ways.

Auto tuning

Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you can receive in your area.

Getting Started

1 Press [STANDBY-ON] to turn on the

unit.

2 Turn the TV on and select the input

to which the unit is connected.

3 In stop mode, press [SETUP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

4 Select “Channel” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Auto Tuning” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The unit will start storing channels available in your area.

P 01

Auto Tuning Now

Manual tuning

Manually tune each channel.

1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Channel” using

[Cursor

U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Manual Tuning” using

[Cursor

U / D], then press [ENTER].

Manual Tuning

Position P01

Channel 12 Decoder OFF Skip OFF

VCR DVD

4 Select “Position” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select the position number you wish

to use using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN

You can select position numbers 01 to 99.

R].

6 Select “Channel” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.

6 Press [SETUP] to exit.

You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using [PROG. U / D].

To select a channel

You can select a channel using [PROG. U / D], or directly enter the channel using [the Number buttons] on the remote control.

To cancel auto tuning

Press [RETURN R] or [SETUP] during scanning.

Note

• The selection will be affected by how you receive TV channels in your local area.

• If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning, some channels not yet tuned may not be received.

• You cannot change the channel when either VCR or DVD is in any recording mode (normal recording, one-touch timer recording or timer recording).

7 Press [Cursor U / D] to start

scanning.

• The tuner will begin to search up or down automatically. When a channel is found, the unit will stop searching and the picture will appear on the TV screen.

• You can select a desired channel number using [the Number buttons]. Refer to the following Channel Plan table and press the three digits to select the channel number. (To select channel 4, press [0] first and then press [0] and [4], or press [4]. Or press [4] and then “– – 4” appears and wait for 2 seconds.)

• If this is the channel you want, press

[RETURN

This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.

R].

Channel Plan

Ch. Indication TV Channel

01 - 10 IRA - IRJ, GAP 21 - 69 E21 - E69 74 - 78 X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2

80 - 99, 100 S1 - S20, GAP

121 - 141 S21 - S41

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• If “Skip” is set to “ON,” select “Skip” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURNR].

• If you want to decode scrambled signals, select

“Decoder” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN R].

• To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7.

8 After completion, press [SETUP] to

exit.

To select a channel

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.”

• To select “AV1,” press [0], [0], [1].

• To select “AV2,” press [0], [0], [2].

• To select “AV3,” press [0], [0], [3].

To skip a Preset channel

You can set the unit to skip channels you can no longer receive or seldom watch when you access channels using [PROG. U / D].

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Manual

tuning.”

3 Select “Channel” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Move” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

5 Select the position number of which

you want to change the channel using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

You cannot select a position number where “– – –” appears next to the number, because “Skip” is set to “ON” for that position number.

6 Move the channel to another position

number using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

• To move another channel, repeat steps 5 to 6.

7 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Getting Started

2 Select “Position” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select the position number you wish

to skip using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN

R].

4 Select “Skip” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

5 Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [RETURN

• To skip another channel, repeat steps 2 to 5.

R].

6 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Move

You can replace two channels.

1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

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Setting the clock

Auto Clock Setting

Channel Tuning must be set before setting Auto Clock.

1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

Getting Started

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Clock” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

Advanced Setting Menu

Playback

Playback Recording

Recording Display

Display Select Video

Select Video

Clock

Clock Channel

Channel Disc

Disc

Easy Setting Menu

4 Select “Auto Clock Setting” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The current time will be set automatically.

6 Press [SETUP] to exit. 7 Press [STANDBY-ON] to turn off.

The Auto clock function is activated. This unit will search for the time only when the power is off. Leave the unit off for several minutes to give it time to set the clock.

Hint

• If you want to cancel “Auto Clock Setting,” select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D], and then press

[ENTER] at step 5.

Note

• The default setting of “Auto Clock Setting” is “OFF.”

• The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna cable to the unit and plug in the mains cable. In this case, the current time will appear on the front panel display.

• To set the clock automatically, the channel assigned to position 01 must receive the PDC signal.

• The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not receiving a channel in your area that carries a time signal. In this case, set the clock manually.

• Once the auto clock setting is performed, the unit will correct the current time by receiving PDC broadcasts whenever you turn off the unit.

• The unit will correct the current time automatically at 8:00, if the unit power is turned off.

• Between 23:00 and 1:00, the AUTO CLOCK function will not operate even if the unit power is turned off.

Manual Clock Setting

1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Clock” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 If you select “Advanced Setting

Menu,” proceed to step 4. If you select “Easy Setting Menu,” proceed to step 5.

4 Select “Clock Setting” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Press [ENTER] again.

The default date will appear.

Clock SettingClock Setting

/ 01/ 2005(SAT)

VCR DVD

0: 00

6 Enter the date (day / month / year)

using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

Press [Cursor P] to move the cursor to the next field. If you wish to go back to the previous field, press [Cursor L].

7 Enter the time (hours / minutes)

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The clock will start.

• Although seconds are not displayed, they will be counted from zero.

8 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

• Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 30 seconds when the “Auto Clock Setting” is “OFF.”

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Selecting the TV aspect ratio

You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the format of the programme you are playing back with the unit and that of your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide screen TV).

1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Playback” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “TV Aspect” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Playback

TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box

Parental Lock All

Parental Lock ALL Disc Menu Language English

Disc Menu Language English Audio Language Original

Audio Language Original Subtitle Language OFF

Subtitle Language OFF Digital Out

Digital Out Dynamic Range Control ON

Dynamic Range Control ON Fast Forward with Audio OFF

Fast Forward with Audio OFF Video Out

Video Out

DVD

5 Select the desired option using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

TV Aspect

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan

4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide

16:9 Wide

DVD

Getting Started

6 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Hint

If you have a standard TV:

• Select “4:3 Letter Box” for a full width picture with black bars at the top and bottom.

• Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture with both sides trimmed.

If you have a wide screen TV:

• Select “16:9 Wide.”

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Recording

Information on DVD recording

Type of discs

This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. 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.

Logo Attributes

Recording

8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc Max. recording time (10H mode, approx.): 600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm) 180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)

If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable DVD-RW type disc. If you want to save recordings without any alteration, use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.

• Discs that should or should not be used with this recorder: DVD-R 8x can be used. DVD-RW 4x can be used, but 6x or 8x will result in a recording error.

• Discs that were tested and proven as compatible with this recorder: Maxell DVD-R, TDK DVD-RW 2x, MITSUBISHI DVD-R 8x, JVC DVD-RW 4x

Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode

Video mode is the same recording format as used on the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local shops, so you can play back the discs recorded in this format in most DVD players. You will need to finalise such discs (see page 34) before playing them back in other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can play back, record additional materials or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW discs. You can record and edit material repeatedly. It is impossible to record additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode and already recorded in another video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.

Note

• The following disc cannot be used for recording in this unit: DVD -RW 6 x

DVD players bearing the logo are capable of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.

Disc type Disc format Functions

Video mode Playing back,

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

VR mode Playing back,

DVD-RWDVD-RW

Video mode Playing back,

DVD-RDVD-R

Limited recording, Limited editing

Recording, Original / Playlist editing

Limited recording, Limited editing

Recording speed

You can select a recording speed from 6 options. The recording time will vary depending on the recording speed you select as follows.

Recording speed Recording time

screen

1H XP 60 min 18 min Excellent

2H SP 120 min 36 min Very good

4H LP 240 min 72 min Good

6H EP 360 min 108 min Average

8H SLP 480 min 144 min Low

10H SEP 600 min 180 min Low

• This table is intended for a standard new singlesided 12 cm disc. The recording times are estimates and actual recording time may differ.

• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the recording time gets longer.

• Discs recorded in 8H or 10H on this recorder may not be played back on other DVD recorders or DVD players.

Front Panel

Display

12 cm 8 cm

Video / Sound Quality

Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is detected, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message appears on the screen. You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM). When recording a TV broadcast or an external input, you can display copy control information on the screen.

CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes. This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

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Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. If you wish to record them, refer to the following.

Copy-

Disc type / format

ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

DVD-RDVD-R

ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2

ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver.2.0

free

Recordable Not Recordable

Note

• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.

• DVD-RW / R and CD-RW / R discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not be played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the player’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, it may not be played back because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additional information using other DVD recorders.

• It is not possible to use a DVD-RW disc formatted with this unit in another DVD recorder unless the content of the disc was also recorded with this unit.

• Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.

once

Copyprohibited

Usable discs

✬✬✬: Most suitable, ✬✬: Can be used, ✬: Some functions are limited, —: Cannot be used.

Applications

Record TV programmes

Reuse by deleting the current contents

Edit the contents

Edit / Record from external equipment

Copy discs for distribution

Playback on other DVD equipment

Features

Rewritable

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto)

Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)

Can record 16:9 size pictures

Can record Copy-Once programmes

Can perform basic editing functions

Can perform advanced editing functions (Playlist edit)

* You can only play back DVD-RW disc recorded in VR

mode on VR-compatible discs.

Note

• For details of the above functions and restrictions, see the further explanations in this Manual.

DVD- RW

VR VIDEO

✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬

✬✬✬ ✬✬ —

✬✬✬ ✬ ✬

✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬

✬✬* ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬

Ye s Yes N o

Ye s Yes Ye s

Ye s No N o

Ye s Yes Ye s

Ye s No N o

Ye s Yes Ye s

Ye s No N o

DVD- R

Recording

Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise)

After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it back in other players. (See page 34.) You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.

After finalising:

• After a DVD-RW / R disc (Video mode) is finalised, a title menu is created automatically and additional recording or editing is not possible.

• Even if after a DVD-RW disc (VR mode) is finalised, additional recording or editing is possible.

• To play back in other DVD players, finalise discs recorded on this unit.

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