If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to
order replacement accessories, please call
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Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections.
Refer to “Connections” on pages 13-15.
To r ecord a program easily, refer to “Easy DVD recording” on pages 16-17
after connections are completed.
(You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this DVD recorder.)
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Precautions
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.
:
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible
eye injury.
CAUTION:USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
CAUTION:VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO
LOCATION:INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.
FCC WARNING-This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change
or modification is made.
RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
BEAM.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
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.
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!!!
• Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste.
Contact your council for details.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Serial No.Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
Serial No. _____________________
_____________________
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION:A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility
of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter,is
not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any
other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the
appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in
item 5.
6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7.Water and Moisture- Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,and the like.
8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall,causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the
appliance should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating,and these openings must not be
blocked or covered.The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home,consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them,paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No.70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting 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)
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
ANTENNA
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WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
14. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits,or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
this product through any openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled,or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the oper-
ating instructions.Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its nor-
mal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this
indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
22. Heat - This product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Precautions (cont’d)
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 it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places.
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper 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 power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the
power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it
is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do
not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets
dry.
Symbol in this owner's manual
Many functions of this DVD recorder are depending on
the disc type or the recording mode.
To specify for what disc type or recording mode each
function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning
of each item to operate.
Symbol
DVD-V
DVD-V
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R
CD
CD
MP3
MP3
Video
VR
Description
Available to DVD Video discs
Avaialble to DVD-RW in Video mode
Avaialble to DVD-RW in VR mode
Available to DVD-R discs
Available to Audio CDs
Available to CD-R/RW discs with
MP3 files
Maintenance
SERVICING
• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting
Guide on pages 92-94 before returning the product.
• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the
problem by yourself.There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our
help line mentioned on the front page to locate an
Authorized Service Center.
About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance
and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Notice for progressive scan outputs
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of
525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended
that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set
compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder, please
contact our customer service center.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth.Wipe the disc from the center 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.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
• If this unit still does not perform properly although you
refer to the relevant sections and to “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized
Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not
adhere to the surfaces of the discs.
• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is
not used.
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Features
This DVD unit not only plays DVD’s and CD’s but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and
edit them after that.
The following features are offered with this DVD recorder.
Recording
This DVD recorder is compatible with both DVD-RW,
which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for recording once.You can choose either one for
your convenience.
Up to 8 program recording:
You can program the DVD recorder to record up to 8
programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.
One-touch timer recording:
You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every
time the REC button pressed during recording, the
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 4
hours.The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached.
REC MONITOR:
You can confirm the picture quality for recording in the
current recording speed which you set. If you want to
change the recording speed, press REC SPEED button to
set the desired recording mode.
Automatic Chapter marker setting:
Chapter markers will be put on recordings as you set in
SETUP menu before attempting to record.
Automatic Title menu making:
The DVD recorder makes title menus automatically when
finalizing the disc which are recorded in Video mode.
Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode):
A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that
you can edit titles in a Playlist as you prefer.
An Original list is kept as it is.
Editing
Setting/Clearing chapter markers:
You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your
recordings for easy editing. (VR mode)
Making your own Playlist:
With the original remains as it is, you can edit titles on
various Playlist as you prefer.
Putting names on titles
Setting pictures for thumbnails
Setting/clearing chapter markers
Deleting parts of titles etc
Protecting titles:
To avoid editing or erasing titles, the protect function is
useful when it is ON in the original list.
Compatibility
Available for playing discs recorded in Video mode
on a regular DVD player (Video mode):
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played on regular
DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible
with DVD-Video playback*.You will need to finalize the
discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players.
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-R/RW 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, DVDROM drives or other DVD playback devices that do not play
DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.
Play
Theater surround sound in your home:
When connecting the DVD recorder to an amplifier or a
decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you are
allowed to experience the theater surround sound from
discs with surround sound system.
Quick search for what you want to watch:
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.
Start to play from Original and Playlist:
Title playing is available from either an Original list or
Playlist.
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Progressive Scan system
Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan
system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
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1.POWER button
Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off.
If timer programmings have been set, press to
set the unit in timer-standby mode.
2.STOP C button
Press to stop play or recording.
3. REV H button
Press to skip to the previous chapter or track.
Press and hold for
4. PLAY B button
Press to start or resume play.
5. FWD G button
Press to skip to the next chapter or track.
Press and hold for
6. CH L / K button
Press to change the channel up and down.
7. A (OPEN/CLOSE) button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
8.Disc tray
Place a disc when open.
1.5 seconds to fast reverse.
1.5 seconds to fast forward.
Rear Panel
9. Display
Refer to “Guide to Displays on the front panel” on
page 12.
10. Remote control sensor
Receive signals from your remote control so that you
can control the DVD recorder from a distance.
11. REC SPEED button
Press to switch the recording speed.
12. REC button
Press to start recording.
13.AUDIO INPUT jacks (LINE2)
Use to connect external equipment with standard
audio cables.
14.VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE2)
Use to connect external equipment with a standard
video cable.
15.S-VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE2)
Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable.
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1.AC Power Cord
Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this
unit.
2.AUDIO OUTPUT jacks 1, 2
Use to connect a TV monitor,AV receiver or other
equipment with standard audio cables.
3. VIDEO OUTPUT jack
Use to connect a TV monitor,AV receiver or other
equipment with a standard video cable.
4. S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack
Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor,AV
receiver or other equipment with an S-Video cable.
5. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks
Use to connect a TV monitor with component video
inputs with component video cables.
6. TV ANTENNA IN jack
Use to connect an antenna.
7. TV ANTENNA OUT jack
Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal
from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor.
8. S-VIDEO INPUT jack(LINE1)
Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable.
9. VIDEO INPUT jack(LINE1)
Use to connect external equipment with a standard
video cable.
10.AUDIO INPUT jacks(LINE1)
Use to connect external equipment with standard
audio cables.
11.COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack
Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder
or other equipment with a coaxial digital input with a
digital coaxial cable.
Note
• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to
the DVD recorder.
• This unit does not have the RF modulator
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1.POWER button
Press to turn the DVD
recorder on and off.
If timer programmings have
been set, press to set the unit
in timer-standby mode.
2. DISPLAY button
Press to display or change the
on-screen display.
3. CH K / L buttons
Press to change the channel
up and down.
4. REC MONITOR button
Press to check the video to be
recorded before attempting.
5. REC SPEED button
Press to switch the recording
speed.
6. CLEAR button
Press to clear the password
once entered or to cancel the
programming for CD or to
clear the selecting marker number in the marker setup mode
or to clear the program once
entered in the timer recording
setting mode,etc.
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Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start
a One-Touch Recording.
8.PAUSE F button
Press to pause play or
recording.
9. PLAY B button
Press to start or resume play.
10. REV E button
During playback, press to play
fast reverse.
Or during playback is paused,
press to play slow reverse.
11.STOP C button
Press to stop play or recording.
12. SETUP button
Press to display the setup menu.
During DVD playback, press
and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch to the progressive scanning mode or
the interlace mode.
13.TOP MENU button
Press to display the top
menu.
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Press to display the repeat
setting menu.
15. ZOOM button
During playback, press to
enlarge the picture on the
screen.
16. OPEN/CLOSE A button
Press to open or close the
disc tray.
17. TIMER PROG. button
Press to display the timer
program setting menu.
18. Number buttons
Press to select channel numbers.
Press to select a title/chapter/track on display or a TV
channel.
Or press to enter values for
the settings in the SETUP
menu.
19. CM SKIP button
During playback, press to skip
the 30 seconds.
20. SKIP H button
During playback, press to skip to
the previous chapter or track. Or
during play is paused, press to play
reverse step by step.
SKIP G button
During playback, press to skip to
the next chapter or track.
Or during playback is paused,
press to play forward step by step.
21. FWD D button
During playback, press to play
fast forward.
Or during playback is paused,
press to play slow forward.
22. MENU/LIST button
Press to display the Disc
menu.
To change ORIGINAL and
PLAYLIST on the TV screen.
(VR mode only)
23. ENTER button
Press to confirm or select
menu items.
24. K / L / { / B buttons
Press to select items or settings.
25. RETURNbutton
Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.
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Installing batteries in the remote control
Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the
polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the
remote control.
Using a 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 on the
DVD recorder.
•Use within the operating range and angle as
shown.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the
remote sensor of the DVD recorder.
• Remote control for different devices can interfere
with each other. Avoid using remote control for
other equipment located close to the DVD
recorder.
•Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in
the operating range of the remote control.
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Note:
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such
as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.
•Do not use different kinds of batteries together,
although they may look similar, different batteries
may have different voltages.
•Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each
battery match the indications in the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that is not going
to be used for a month or more.
•When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction's rules that apply in your country
or area.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries.
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Guide to Displays on screen menu
The DVD recorder uses the following types of display for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu, Title list,
and DISPLAY, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play. DISPLAY also gives you some
disc information for checking the status of the disc.
SETUP/DISC/CD menu
Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either of SETUP/DISC/CD by K / L / { / B
button.Then, press ENTER button to display each menu.
These provides entries to all main functions of the DVD recorder.
“SETUP” is available only in the
Stop mode.
“DISC” is available only when a DVD-R/RW disc is
inserted into the DVD recorder. When playing back
a DVD-Video disc (commercially available) or the
finalized DVD-R disc, you cannot select “DISC”.
“CD” is available only when an
Audio CD disc or a CD-R/RW
disc with MP3 files is inserted
into the DVD recorder.
Setup Menu
Setup
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Playback Setting
1. Playback:
To set up the DVD recorder to
play discs as you prefer.
2. Recording:
To set up the DVD recorder to
record to discs as you prefer.
3. Display:
To set up the OSD screen and the
front display of the DVD recorder
as you prefer.
4. Select Video:
To choose a line input to record
to DVD discs from other video
equipment.
5. Clock:
To s e t up the clock of the DVD
recorder as you need.
6. Channel:
To make the channel setting of
the DVD recorder as you
prefer.
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Disc Setting
Disc
Edit
Format
Finalize
Disc Protect OFF ON
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4
1. Edit:
Turns on a title list, (When a disc
with VR mode is inserted,
'Original' or 'PlayList' is available.),
which shows the recorded titles
on the disc.
2. Format:
Allows you to erase all of the
recorded content on the disc.
The disc will be completely blank.
3. Finalize:
Allows you to finalize a disc
recorded titles.
4. Disc Protect (VR mode
only) :
Allows you to protect a disc from
accidental editing or recording.
CD Playback Mode
CD Playback Mode
Random Play
Program Play
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1. Random Play:
To set the random play programming.
2. Program Play:
To set the program playing.
DISPLAY menu
)
Press DISPLAY button to call up
the display menu.This menu will
give you the information on the
playing disc. Some operations are
available while disc is playing.
Details are on page 41.
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DVD-RW
Video mode
SP 1:25 Rem.
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Functional overview (cont’d)
1. Indicates a disc type and a
format mode.
2. Indicates a recording mode
and possible recording time.
3. Indicates a title number, chapter number, and the time
lapse of disc play.
4. Each icon means:
: Search
: Audio
: Subtitle
: Angle (except VR mode
: Repeat
: Marker
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
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6
3
7
5
2
4
Functional overview (cont’d)
Guide to Displays on the front panel
1. Current status of the
DVD recorder
: Appears when a disc play
is paused.
: Appears when playing a
disc.
: Appears when the timer
programming has been
set and is proceeding.
: Appears during recording
process.
:
Appears when repeat
play.
Display message
1
2. Disc type
: Appears when an audio
CD or a disc with MP3
files is inserted in the disc
tray.
: Appears when a DVD
disc is inserted in the
disc tray.
:
Appears when a DVD-R
disc is inserted in the
disc tray.
:
Appears when a DVDRW disc is inserted in
the disc tray.
3. Recording speed
Indicates the recording speed of
the disc.
4
4. Title/Track and Chapter
mark
: Appears when indicating
a title/track number.
: Appears when indicating
a chapter number.
5. Displays the following
• Playing time / remaining time
• Current title / chapter / track
number
• Recording time
• Clock
• Channel number
•OTR remaining time
6.: Appears in the afternoon with the clock
displaying.
7.:
Appears when the progressive scan system is
activated.
1. Appears when the DVD
recorder is powered on.
2. Appears when the DVD
recorder is powered off.
2
3
5
3. Appears when the disc tray is
opening.
6
4. Appears when the disc tray is
closing or close.
5. Appears when a disc is load-
ing in the disc tray.
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6. Appears when recording data
is writing on to the disc.
Connections
AUDIO IN
RL
or
S-VIDEO IN
CB
Y
C
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO INVIDEO
RF Cable
(supplied)
Video
Cable
(supplied)
Audio
Cable
(supplied)
(Back of TV)
Plug in the AC power cord of the DVD recorder.
or
Cable
Signal
or
Cable
Signal
Connect
Connect
ConnectConnect
Disconnect
Antenna
Antenna
(Back of DVD recorder)
(Back of TV)
3
2
1
6
4
5
SETUP
REPEAT
ENTER
MENU/LIST
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STOP
C
PLAY
B
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Connection to a TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Method 1Method 2
Basic Audio
Better pictureBest picture
TV
Audio cable
(supplied)
S-Video
cable
(commercially
available)
Component
Video cables
(commercially
available)
DVD Recorder
S-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
Note
•
Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy
protection system.
•
When progressive scanning mode is selected, no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack.
If your TV is compatible with 525p (480p) progressive scanning and you want
to enjoy that high quality picture;
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
You must select the connection Method 2 above and progressive scanning mode.To set
the mode, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that “P.SCAN” will appear on the display of this unit.
If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning;
Use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN” is on the display of this unit.
If not, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds
during DVD playback, so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.
more than 3 seconds
during DVD playback
[Interlace mode]
[Progressive scanning mode]
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Connections
AUDIO INVIDEO
RF cable
(supplied)
Video
cable
(supplied)
Audio
cable
(supplied)
(Back of TV)
Cable
Signal
Connect
Connect
ConnectConnect
(Back of DVD recorder)
2
1
3
4
IN
OUT
(Cable box or
Satellite box)
RF cable
AUDIO INVIDEO
Video
cable
(supplied)
Audio
cable
(supplied)
(Back of TV)
Cable
Signal
ConnectConnect
(Back of DVD recorder)
RF cable
Connect
1
Connect
2
RF cable
(supplied)
4
5
RF cable
IN
OUT
(Cable box or
Satellite box)
Connect
3
Connection to a cable box or satellite box
When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled
A
channels
If you are using a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this
page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page.
With this setup:
•You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the DVD recorder.
•You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box or satellite box.
When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with many scrambled
B
channels
If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.
With this setup:
•You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box or satellite box. Be sure
that the cable box or satellite box is turned on.
•You cannot record one channel while watching another channel.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer :
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as possible.
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Connections
or
COAXIAL
Connection to an Audio System
• When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off.
• Refer to each owner’s manual for further information on other devices.
Stereo system
AUDIO
DVD Recorder
Method 1
Audio cable
(supplied)
AUDIO OUT
Analog audio
input jacks
Method 2
Dolby Digital decoder,
MD deck or DAT deck
Digital audio
input jack
Audio Coaxial
Digital cable
(commercially
available)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
Note
• If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect to a
Dolby Digital decoder, and set “Dolby Digital” to
“Stream” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP
menu. (Refer to pages 88-89.)
• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by
an MD or DAT deck.
• Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby
Digital” to “PCM” for the “Digital Out” setting in the
SETUP menu. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may
generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to pages 88-89.)
• Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP menu for connecting to an MD deck
or DAT deck. (Refer to pages 88-89.)
• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital
decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1
channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.
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DVD-RW VRDVD-RW Video
You want to
Record TV programs
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
Play on other DVD equipment
*1
*1
DVD-RW VRDVD-RW Video
Features
Recording
Rewritable?YesYes
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)YesYes
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)YesNo
Can record 16:9 size picturesYesYes
Can record Copy-Once programsYesNo
Editing
Can perform basic edit functionsYesYes
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)YesNo
No
Ye s
No
Ye s
No
Ye s
No
*1
DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD
equipment that is VR compatible.
Note:
For details of the above functions and implied
restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.
DVD-R
DVD-R
: Most suitable.: Can be used.: Some functions are limited.: Cannot be used.
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Easy DVD recording
The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs.
Note:
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.
Step 1: Choose a disc type
There are several types of DVD disc recordable
to choose from. Choose an applicable type by
“DVD disc types” on this page.
This DVD recorder can record on the following
type of discs.
For example, when you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or when you want to edit the
disc after recording, select the rewritable DVDRW type disc.
When you want to save recordings without any
alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your
choice.
Step 2:
Insert a blank disc
Remote Control
DISPLAY
.@/:
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
A
ABC
DEF
1
3
2
POWER
1
To turn on
DISPLAY
.@/:
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
A
ABC
1
DEF
3
2
POWER
This operation may take a
while to be recognized.
3
2
To open
To Close
DVD disc types
.
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Format the disc
Insert the disc in the
recorder.Then, format the
disc from SETUP menu.Video
format (Video mode) or
Video recording format (VR
mode) will be available
depending on the disc type
inserted.This is necessary to
prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 28-
30.
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Step 3: Select the
recording
speed
DISPLAY
.@/:
GHI
PQRS
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
A
ABC
JKL
TUV
SPACE
2
5
8
0
DEF
3
MNO
6
WXYZ
9
CM SKIP
SP 2:01 Rem.
1
4
7
POWER
CH
REC
MONITOR
REC SPEED CLEAR
Step 4: Select the
desired
channel
DISPLAY
.@/:
GHI
PQRS
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
A
ABC
JKL
TUV
SPACE
DEF
3
2
MNO
6
5
WXYZ
9
8
CM SKIP
0
CH 1
1
4
7
POWER
CH
REC
MONITOR
REC SPEED CLEAR
Hint 1: Play the recorded contents
You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start to play. Recorded contents are very accessible on a disc, the procedure is simple really as you choose a
title on a chapter from the menu
Start Rec.Stop/StartStop Rec.
screen.
What is titles and chapters?
The contents of DVD disc are generally
divided into some titles.Titles may be
further subdivided into chapters.
Title 1Title 2
Chapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3Chapter 2
Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc
Step 5: Record to
DVD discs
POWER
CH
REC
MONITOR
REC SPEED CLEAR
REC
I
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
DISPLAY
PROG.
ABC
.@/:
1
2
JKL
GHI
4
5
TUV
PQRS
PAUSE
WXYZ
7
8
CM SKIP
SPACE
0
SKIP
FAHG
DEF
MNO
3
6
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Step 6: Stop the
record
REC SPEED CLEAR
PAUSE
REC
REV
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TOP MENU
SETUP
F
B
PLAY
STOP
C
CM SKIP
SPACE
0
SKIP
HG
FWD
g
MENU/LIST
K
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You will find editing discs is very easy, and the DVD recorder offers convenient edit functions, which are possible only with DVD-R/RW discs.
You can edit the following from a title list.
• Putting names on titles
• Setting pictures for thumbnails (VR mode)
• Setting/clearing chapter markers
• Deleting parts of titles (VR mode)
Original and Playlist (VR mode)
You can edit the recordings in Playlist without changing the original recordings.Any Playlist does not take up much disc space.
What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?
Throughout this manual, you will find Original and Playlist to refer to the actual
content and the edited version.
• Original content refers to what’s actually recorded on the disc.
• Playlist content refers to the edited version of the disc; how the Original
content is to be played.
Writing to Disc
This operation may
take a while to be
completed.
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All channels are stored in the
POWER
DISPLAY
REC SPEED CLEAR
CM SKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU/LIST
TOP MENU
SPACE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
F
A
{B
FWD
g
STOP
C
PLAY
B
REV
h
HG
CH
.@/:
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
K
L
DVD recorder when purchased.
We recommend that you get
available channels in your area
stored using “Auto Preset” in the
Channel Preset of the SETUP
menu.
Getting started
Channel setting
4
Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
SETUP menu will appear.
1
Getting channels automatically
1
Press POWER button to turn
on the DVD recorder.
2
Turn the TV on and be sure
to select the input to which
the DVD recorder is connected.
3
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
Setup Menu
Setup
Playback Setting
5
Select “Channel” using K / L
/ { / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Channel Preset menu will appear.
Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
TV Audio Select
Stereo
6
Select “Auto Preset” using K
/ L buttons, then press
ENTER button.
The DVD recorder will start getting channels available in your
area.
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Auto Presetting Now
7
Press SETUP button to exit.
•You can select only the channels
memorized in this unit by using
the CHANNEL buttons.
3
7
4
5
6
To select a channel
You can select a channel by
directly entering channel using
the Number buttons on the
remote control.
Notes for using the
Number buttons:
• When selecting cable channels
which are higher than 99,
enter channel numbers as a
three-digit number.(For example: 117, press 1,1,7)
• You must precede single-digit
channel numbers with a zero
(For example: 02, 03, 04 and
so on).
• You can select the line input
mode (“L1” or “L2”). To select
“L1” by pressing [0], [0], [1].To
select “L2” by pressing [0], [0],
[2]. Details are on page 38.
Note
• If the auto presetting is cancelled during presetting, some
channels not yet preset may
not be received.
• The selection will depend on
how you receive the TV channels.
To cancel the auto presetting during scanning:
Press RETURN button or
SETUP button to cancel.
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Adding/deleting channels
The channels you no longer
receive or seldom watch can be
deleted from the memory.You also
may add channels into memory.
1
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
Setup Menu
2
Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
SETUP menu will appear.
Getting started
Channel setting (cont’d)
4
Select “Manual Preset” using
K / L buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Manual Preset menu will appear.
Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset
CH2
Add
Delete
5
Select the channel number to
add or delete.
Press { button to move to a
lower channel number.
B button to move to a
Press
higher channel number.
Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset
CH18
Add
Delete
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7
POWER
CH
REC
MONITOR
REC SPEED CLEAR
REC
REV
h
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
TIMER
DISPLAY
PROG.
ABC
.@/:
1
GHI
4
TUV
PQRS
7
SPACE
PAUSE
F
B
PLAY
STOP
C
TOP MENU
ENTER
{B
OPEN/CLOSE
A
DEF
3
2
JKL
MNO
6
5
WXYZ
9
8
CM SKIP
0
SKIP
HG
FWD
g
MENU/LIST
K
RETURN
L
2
3
4
5
6
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3
Select “Channel” using K / L
/ { / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Channel Preset menu will appear.
Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
TV Audio Select
Stereo
6
Select “Add” or “Delete”
K / L buttons, then
using
press ENTER button.
The channel number will be
added or deleted from a channel
memory.Then a next channel
number will appear so that you
can continue adding or deleting
channels.
7
Press SETUP button to exit.
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Selecting the TV stereo or SAP
You can select a sound channel to
output from TV. “Stereo” has
been selected as the default.
1
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
Setup Menu
2
Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
SETUP menu will appear.
Setup
Getting started
4
Select “TV Audio Select”
K / L buttons, then
using
press ENTER button.
Option window will appear.
Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
TV Audio Select
Stereo
Stereo
SAP
5
Select “Stereo” or “SAP”
K / L buttons, then
using
press ENTER button.
Stereo:
Outputs main-audio.
SAP:
(Secondary Audio Program)
Outputs Sub-audio.
Refer to the item in “Glossary”
on page 96 for more information.
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6
POWER
CH
REC
MONITOR
REC SPEED CLEAR
REC
REV
h
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
TIMER
DISPLAY
PROG.
ABC
.@/:
1
JKL
GHI
4
TUV
PQRS
7
SPACE
PAUSE
F
HG
B
PLAY
STOP
C
TOP MENU
ENTER
{B
2
5
8
0
SKIP
K
L
OPEN/CLOSE
A
DEF
3
MNO
6
WXYZ
9
CM SKIP
FWD
g
MENU/LIST
RETURN
2
3
4
5
Playback Setting
3
Select “Channel Preset”
K / L / { / B buttons,
using
then press ENTER button.
Channel Preset menu will appear.
Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
TV Audio Select
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Stereo
6
Press SETUP button to exit.
Set the clock before you try the
POWER
DISPLAY
REC SPEED CLEAR
CM SKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU/LIST
TOP MENU
SPACE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
F
A
{B
FWD
g
STOP
C
PLAY
B
REV
h
HG
CH
.@/:
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
K
L
timer recording. If a Public
Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available
in your area, follow Auto Clock
Setting below. If not, follow Manual
Clock Setting on pages 22-23.
Auto Clock Setting
Make sure
• The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct.
• If this unit is connected to a
Cable Box or Satellite Box, select
the local PBS station on them to
set the clock automatically.
Getting started
Clock setting
4
Select “Auto Clock Setting”
K / L buttons, then
using
press ENTER button.
Option window will appear.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
OFF
Auto
Auto
Manual
Off
7
1
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
Setup Menu
2
Select “SETUP” using
tons, then press ENTER button.
SETUP menu will appear.
3
Select “Clock” using
buttons, then press ENTER button.
Clock menu will appear.
Setup
Playback Setting
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
{ / B
K / L / { / B
Auto
ON
but-
5
• If you do not know your
PBS channel number, select
“Auto” using
K / L buttons,
then press ENTER button.
• If you know your PBS chan-
nel number, select “Manual”
K / L buttons, then
using
press ENTER button.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
OFF
Set Channel No.
Auto
Auto
CH1
Manual
Off
Enter your PBS channel
number using Number or
K
/ L buttons, then press
ENTER button.
6
Press SETUP button to exit.
7
Press POWER button to turn
off the DVD recorder. This unit
will search for the time only
when the power is off. Leave it off
for several minutes to give this
unit time to set the clock on the
front display of the front panel.
1
6
Note
• The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the
antenna/cable signal to this
unit and plug in the power
cord. In this case, the current
time will appear on the front
display on the front panel.
• The current time is not displayed or the displayed clock
is not correct, set the clock
manually.
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3
4
5
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Manual Clock Setting
POWER
DISPLAY
REC SPEED CLEAR
CM SKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU/LIST
TOP MENU
SPACE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
F
A
{B
FWD
g
STOP
C
PLAY
B
REV
h
HG
CH
.@/:
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
K
L
1
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
Getting started
Clock setting (cont’d)
4
Select “Clock Setting” using
K / L buttons, then press
ENTER button.
A clock setting window will
appear.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
- - - / - - / - - - - ( - - - )
- - : - -
Auto
ON
Setup Menu
2
Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
SETUP menu will appear.
Setup
Playback Setting
3
Select “Clock” using K / L /
{ / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Clock menu will appear.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
ON
Press ENTER button again.
Default date will appear.
5
Enter the date (month / day /
year) using
K / L buttons.
Press { / B button to move the
cursor.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)
12 : 00AM
Auto
ON
6
Enter the time (hour /
minute) using
then press
A cursor will move on AM or PM.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
K / L buttons,
{ / B buttons.
JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)
09 : 24 AM
Auto
ON
1
Note
•
Your clock setting will be lost if
either there is a power failure
or this unit has been unplugged
for more than 30 seconds
when you set the clock manually.
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3
4
5
6
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Getting started
POWER
DISPLAY
REC SPEED CLEAR
CM SKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU/LIST
TOP MENU
SPACE
1
2
3
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Clock setting (cont’d)
7
Press K / L buttons to select
AM or PM, then press ENTER
button.
Clock menu will appear, then the
settings will be activated.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
ON
8
Press SETUP button to exit.
Although seconds are not displayed,
they begin counting from zero.
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When “Auto Clock Setting” is selected to “Auto” or
“Manual”, change it to “OFF” as following steps.
Repeat steps (1) to (3) in “Manual Clock Setting”.
4
Select “Auto Clock Setting”
using
press ENTER button.
Option window will appear.
K / L buttons, then
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
OFF
Auto
Auto
Manual
Off
5
Select “OFF” using K / L
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
6
Press SETUP button to exit.
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Setting the daylight saving time
When Daylight Saving Time is
ON, the DVD recorder clock will
automatically move forward one
hour on the first Sunday in April
and move back one hour on the
last Sunday in October.
1
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
Setup Menu
Getting started
Clock setting (cont’d)
4
Select “Daylight Saving
Time” using
K / L buttons,
then press ENTER button.
Daylight Saving Time options will
appear.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
ON
OFF
5
Select “ON” or “OFF” using
K / L buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Choose “ON” when currently
observing the daylight saving time.
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2
Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
SETUP menu will appear.
Setup
Playback Setting
3
Select “Clock” using K / L /
{ / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Clock menu will appear.
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
ON
6
Press SETUP button to exit.
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Selecting the TV aspect ratio
POWER
DISPLAY
REC SPEED CLEAR
CM SKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU/LIST
TOP MENU
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You can select the TV aspect ratio
to match the formats of what you
are playing with the DVD
recorder and your TV screen (4:3
standard or 16:9 widescreen TV).
“4:3 Letter Box” has been selected as the default.
1
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
Setup Menu
2
Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
SETUP menu will appear.
Setup
Getting started
Playback menu will appear.
Setup > Playback
TV Aspect
Parental Lock
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
4:3 Letter Box
All
English
Original
OFF
ON
OFF
4
Select “TV Aspect” using K /
L buttons, then press ENTER
button.
Option window will appear.
Setup > Playback
TV Aspect
Parental Lock
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
16:9 Wide
4:3 Letter Box
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4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide
English
Original
OFF
ON
OFF
Refer to the Note on this
page.
5
Select a desired option using
K / L buttons, then press
ENTER button.
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2
3
4
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3
Select “Playback” using K / L
/ { / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Playback Setting
6
Press SETUP button to exit.
Note
If you have a standard TV:
Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that
black bars appear on the top
and bottom of the screen.
Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a
full height picture with both
sides trimmed.
If you have a widescreen TV:
Select “16:9 Wide”.
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Information on DVD recording
Information
This DVD recorder can record to DVD-R and
DVD-RW discs. When recording, you will need to
select a recording format between Video mode and
VR mode depending on the disc format.The disc
format for DVD-R is always “Video format,” so a
recording format will be “Video mode”.
On the other hand, when recording to DVD-RW, a
recording format will be “Video mode” or “VR
mode” because a disc format is available between
“Video Recording format” and “Video format” for
DVD-RW.
LogoAttributes
12cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode):
DVD-RW
DVD-R
About Video mode and VR (Video Recording)
mode
Video mode is the same recording format as DVDVideo discs purchased locally, so that you can play in
most DVD players.To play in other DVD players,
you will need to finalize (see page 39). Unless finalized, you can play, record additionally or edit discs
recorded in Video mode with this unit.
VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording
format for DVD-RW.You can record and edit
repeatedly.
DVD players with are capable of playing
DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.
Disc typeDisc format
DVD-RW
DVD-R
600 minutes (4.7GB)
12cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode):
600 minutes (4.7GB)
Functions
Video mode
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR mode
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video mode
DVD-R
DVD-R
Playing, limited recording,
limited editing
Playing, recording,
Original/Playlist editing
Playing, limited recording,
limited editing
Recording speed
You can select a recording speed among 6 options,
and the recording time will depend on the recording speed you select as follows.
Recording
speed
XP (1H)
SP (2H)
LP (4H)
EP (6H)
SLP (8H)
SEP (10H)
Recording
time *
60 min
120 min
240 min
360 min
480 min
600 min
Video/Sound Quality
* This table is designed for a new single-sided 12cm
disc as the standard.The recording time are estimates and actual recording time may differ.
*The audio and video quality is getting poorer as
the Recording time becomes longer.
Restrictions on recording
You cannot record copy-protected video using this
DVD recorder. Copy-protected video includes
DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts.
If copy-protected material is encountered during a
recording, recording will pause or stop automatically
and an error message will be displayed on-screen.
Video that is “copy-once only” can only be recorded
using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see
below).
When recording a TV broadcast or through an
external input, you can display copy control information on screen.
What is “CPRM”?
CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of “copy
once” broadcast programs. CPRM stands for
Content Protection for Recordable Media.
This DVD recorder is CPRM compatible, which
means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a
copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can
only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in
VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be
played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.
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Recording
Information on DVD recording (cont’d)
Information on copy control
Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected
information. For recording these, refer to the following.
Disc type/
format
VR mode
DVD-RW
ver.1.0
ver.1.1
ver.1.1 CPRM
compatible
Video mode
DVD-RW
ver.1.1
ver.1.1 CPRM
compatible
Video mode
DVD-R
ver.2.0
Recordable
Recordable only for DVD-RW ver.1.1 compatible
with CPRM
Not Recordable
Copy-free Copy-once
Copyprohibited
Making discs playable in other DVD
player (Finalize)
You will need to finalize discs when in the following:
- when playing DVD-R/RW (Video mode) recorded
with this DVD recorder in other DVD players.
- when DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with this
DVD recorder fails to be played in other DVD players.
• Once DVD-R/RW (Video mode) is finalized, you
cannot record additionally or edit.
•You can record additionally to or edit DVD-RW
(VR mode), which is finalized with this DVD
recorder.
• Be sure to finalize discs recorded with this DVD
recorder by using this DVD recorder.
• Title menu will be created automatically in DVDR/RW (Video mode) finalized with this DVD
recorder.
To play in other DVD players, finalize discs recorded
from this DVD recorder with the following condition.
Disc typeMode
DVD-R
ver.2.0
DVD-RW
ver.1.1
ver.1.1 CPRM compatible
Video mode
Video mode
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Note
•The audio and video quality is getting poorer as
the Recording time becomes longer.
• This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
•DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using
a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder
may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if
there is dirt of condensation on the player’s lens.
•If you record a disc using a personal computer,
even if it is recorded in a compatible format,
there are cases in which it may not play because
of the settings of the application software used
to create the disc. (Check with the software pub-
lisher for more detailed information.)
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Recording
POWER
DISPLAY
REC SPEED CLEAR
CM SKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU/LIST
TOP MENU
SPACE
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Formatting a disc
Settings for the recording format to a blank disc
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
When inserting a blank disc, the
DVD recorder starts to initialize
the blank disc.
After that, you can record to the
disc with the recording format
selected in SETUP menu.
You are allowed to set a specified
time for chapter marks.
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
3
Select “Recording” using K /
L / { / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Recording menu will appear.
Setup > Recording
DVD-RW Recording Format
Auto Chapter
Timer Programming
Video mode
10 minutes
1
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
4
Select “DVD-RW Recording
Format” using
then press ENTER button.
Option window will appear.
K / L buttons,
1
2
3
4
5
Setup Menu
2
Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
SETUP menu will appear.
Setup
Playback Setting
Setup > Recording
DVD-RW Recording Format
Auto Chapter
Timer Programming
Video mode
DVD Player Compatibility mode.
VR mode
Editing possibility mode.
Video mode
VR mode
VR mode
10 minutes
Video mode has been selected as
the default.
5
Select “Video mode” or “VR
mode” using
then press ENTER button.
The recording mode will be set.
K / L buttons,
Note
• When inserting a blank
DVD+R or DVD+RW disc,
the error message ("Disc
Error") will appear.This DVD
recorder is not compatible
with a DVD+R/RW disc.
• If using a DVD-RW (ver 1.0)
disc, recording will start in VR
mode even you choose video
mode in SETUP menu.
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POWER
DISPLAY
REC SPEED CLEAR
CM SKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU/LIST
TOP MENU
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L
Select “Auto Chapter” using
K / L buttons, then press
ENTER button.
Option window will appear.
Setup > Recording
DVD-RW Recording Format
Auto Chapter
Timer Programming
VR mode
OFF
5 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
Recording
Formatting a disc (cont’d)
“10 minutes” has been selected as
the default.
7
Select a desired time option
K / L buttons, then
using
press ENTER button.
Chapter marks will be put as you
specified.
8
Press SETUP button to exit
SETUP menu.
8
Note
• The time for chapter marks is
not accurate in Video mode.
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Reformatting a disc
POWER
DISPLAY
REC SPEED CLEAR
CM SKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU/LIST
TOP MENU
SPACE
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Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
If you are using a DVD-RW disc,
by default it will be Video mode.
Yo u can change this to VR mode
from SETUP menu.
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
1
Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
Recording
Formatting a disc (cont’d)
4
Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
Option window will appear.
Disc
Edit
Format
Finalize
Disc Protect OFF ON
* VR mode only
Yes No
Are you sure?
Yes No
1
2
3
Setup Menu
2
Select “DISC” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
DISC menu will appear.
Disc
Edit
Format
Finalize
Disc Protect OFF ON
* VR mode only
3
Select “Format” using K / L
buttons, then press ENTER
button.
Option window will appear.
* VR mode only
Disc
Edit
Format
Finalize
Disc Protect OFF ON
Yes No
5
Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
Formatting will start.
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Formatting
6
Formatting is complete.
100% will be indicated.
100%
Formatting
This operation may take a
while to be completed.
4
5
Note
• When you reformat the disc,
the contents of the disc will
be erased.
• If you want to cancel format
at step 5, select "No".
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