Funai EDVR95E User Manual

• Remote control
(NB108UD)
with two AA batteries

• RF cable
(

WPZ

0901TM002)

• Audio/Video cables
(WPZ0102TM015 or

WPZ0102LTE01)

• Owner’s Manual
(1VMN20180)

• Quick Use Guide
(1VMN20195)

Owner's Manual

Before you start

If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to

order replacement accessories, please call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-287-4871

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 unit.)

EDVR95E

Owner’s Manual

DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder

Supplied Accessory

Recording Playing discs EditingConnections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

CHANNEL

OUTPUT SELECT

VCR DVD

DVD

RECORD

VCR

RECORD

S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAYREWPOWER F.FWD STOP/EJECT

STOP PLAY

DUBBING

EMERSON AND THE G-CLEF LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS
OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A

.

Precautions

Before you start

Laser Safety

2

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 SPECIFIED HEREIN

MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

WARNING

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-

ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

:

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

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.

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

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.

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.

_____________________

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.

Before you start Recording

Playing discs EditingConnections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

Before you start

3

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)

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 normal 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.

Precautions (cont’d)

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

ANTENNA
LEAD
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)

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Precautions (cont’d)

Before you start

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.

• Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cassette
holder.

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.

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.

Symbol in this owner's manual

Many functions of this unit 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.

Maintenance

SERVICING

• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting
Guide on pages 97-100 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.

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.

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or
remove a cassette, so you can see a clearer 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 call our help line mentioned on the front page to
locate an Authorized Service Center.

NOTES:

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

• Clean video heads only when problems occur.

Symbol

DVD-V

DVD-V

DVD-RW

DVD-RW

DVD-RW

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD-R

CD

CD

VCD

VCD

MP3

MP3

VCR

VCR

First:
(Press:)

First:
(Press:)

Video

VR

Description

Available to DVD Video discs

Available to DVD-RW in Video mode

Available to DVD-RW in VR mode

Available to DVD-R discs

Available to Audio CDs

Available to Video CDs

Available to CD-R/RW discs with
MP3 files

Available to VHS tapes
Use only cassettes marked
with this unit.

Indicates that you need to select the DVD

DVD

mode by pressing DVD button on the
remote control before proceeding next step.

Indicates that you need to select the VCR

VCR

mode by pressing VCR button on the
remote control before proceeding next step.

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

5

Ta b le of contents

Before you start

Repeat/Random/Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Selecting audio and video formats . . . . . . . . . . .56

Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Editing discs in VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode . . . . . . . .61

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) . .65

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Naming titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Title protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Releasing titles from protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . .74

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Naming titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Editing DVD-R discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Naming titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Changing the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . .85

Tour of the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Recording and One-touch timer recording . . . .94

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

RF converter output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

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

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

Ta b le of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . .9

Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

VCR/DVD recorder switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SETUP/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

DISPLAY menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . .14

Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Selecting TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) 27

Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Choosing the recording format of a blank disc . . . .28

Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Checking the recording picture quality . . . . . . . . . .32

One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Hints for timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . . .49

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Features

Before you start

6

Recording

This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable
repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for recording once.
Also, this unit allows you to record to a video cassette tape.
You can choose either one for your convenience.

Up to 8 programs recording:

You can program the unit 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/OTR button on the remote control or the
RECORD button on the front panel 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 reached.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a video­tape to a DVD disc.This function will be possible only if
the DVD disc is not copy protected.

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 unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing
the disc which is 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.
The Original list is kept as it is.

Play

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is
compatible with Dolby Digital, you are able to experience the
theater surround sound from discs which contain tracks record­ed in Dolby Digital format.

Quickly 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.

Quickly search for what you want to watch:

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

VCR mode

DVD mode

DVD mode

VCR modeDVD mode

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 remaining as it is, you can edit titles on
various playlists as you prefer.
Putting names on titles.
Setting pictures for thumbnails.
Setting/clearing chapter markers.
Deleting parts of titles, etc.

Protecting titles:

Turn the protection function ON to avoid editing or eras­ing titles.

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.

Others

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.

DVD mode

DVD mode

This unit not only plays DVD’s, 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.

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

Functional overview

Before you start

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

7

Front Panel

DUBBING

CHANNEL

VCR

RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAYREWPOWER F.FWD STOP/EJECT

OUTPUT SELECT

VCR DVD

STOP PLAY

DVD

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1.POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR)

Press to turn the unit on and off.
If timer programmings have been set, press to set the
unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timer
standby mode, then turn the unit on.
The light besides the POWER button lights up when
power is on.

2. Cassette compartment (VCR)

Insert a tape here.

3. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)

Press to open or close the disc tray.

4. OUTPUT SELECT {Bbutton (DVD/VCR)

Press to select the component you wish to operate.

5.Disc tray (DVD)

Place a disc on the disc tray when it's open.

6.AUDIO INPUT jacks (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

7.VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

8. S-VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE2) (DVD only)

Use to connect the S-Video output of external equip­ment with an S-Video cable (not supplied).

9. RECORD button (DVD)

Press once to start recording.
Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording.

10. PLAY button (DVD)

Press to start or resume play.

11.STOP button (DVD)

Press to stop playback or recording.

12.DVD SELECT indicator

This indicator lights up when the DVD output mode is selected.

13. VCR SELECT indicator

This indicator lights up when the VCR output mode is selected.

14. DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication
however you set it up in the SETUP menu.

15. CHANNEL L / K button (DVD/VCR)

Press to change the channel up and down.

16. Display (DVD/VCR)

Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 12.

17. Remote control sensor (DVD/VCR)

Receive signals from your remote control so that you
can control the unit from a distance.

18. RECORD button (VCR)

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to
start a One-Touch Recording.

19. PLAY button (VCR)

Press to start playback.

20.STOP/EJECT button (VCR)

EJECTbutton-

Press to remove the tape from the unit.
STOP button-Press to stop tape playback.
Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR.

21.F.FWD button (VCR)

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture
rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search)

22. REW button (VCR)

Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly
in reverse during playback mode. (Rewind Search)

Rear Panel

DVD DVD/VCR

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1.AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR)

Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit.

2. S-VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE1)

(DVD only)

Use to connect the S-Video output of external equip­ment with an S-Video cable (not supplied).

3.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (DVD only)

Use to connect a TV monitor with component video
inputs with component video cables (not supplied).

4.AUDIO INPUT jacks (LINE1) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with standard
audio cables.

5.AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect a TV monitor,AV receiver or other
equipment with standard audio cables.

6. TV ANTENNA IN jack (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect an antenna.

7. TV ANTENNA OUT jack (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal
from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor.

8. VIDEO OUTPUT jack (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect a TV monitor,AV receiver or other
equipment with a standard video cable.

9. VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE1) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with a standard
video cable.

10. S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack (DVD only)

Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor,AV
receiver or other equipment with an S-Video cable
(not supplied).

11.AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (DVD only)

Use to connect a TV monitor,AV receiver or other
equipment with standard audio cables.

12.COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack
(DVD only)

Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder
or other equipment with a coaxial digital input with a
digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

Note: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause perma-

nent damage to the unit.

•

These jacks are
useful only in
DVD mode.

Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

7.

SETUP button (DVD/VCR)

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.

8.

REC MONITOR button (DVD)

Press to check the video signal
to be recorded before
attempting a recording.

9.

MENU/LIST button (DVD)

Press to display the Disc menu.
Press to change ORIGINAL
and PLAYLIST on the TV
screen.
(VR mode only)

10.

TOP MENU button (DVD)

Press to display the top menu.

11. CLEAR/C-RESET button
(DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode
Press to clear the password once
entered, to cancel the program­ming for CD, to clear the select­ed marker number in the marker
setup mode or to clear the pro­gram once entered in the timer
recording setting mode,etc.

• VCR mode
Press to reset the tape counter.

12.

SEARCH MODE button (VCR)

Press to call up the index or
time search menu.

13. CM SKIP button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip
30 seconds.

14. REC SPEED button
(DVD/VCR)

Press to switch the recording
speed.

15.

OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)

Press to open or close the
disc tray.

16. AUDIO button (VCR)

During playback of a HiFi
video tape, press to change
the AUDIO OUT setting to
"Hi-Fi" or “MONO”.

17.

CH K / L buttons (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode
Press to change the channel
up and down.

• VCR mode
Press to change the channel
up and down.
Press to adjust tape tracking
during playback.

1.

POWER button (DVD/VCR)

Press to turn the unit on and off.
If timer programmings have
been set, press to set the unit
in timer-standby mode. Press
to cancel the timer standby
mode, then turn the unit on.

2.

Number buttons (DVD/VCR)

Press to select channel numbers.
Press to select a title/chap­ter/track on display or a TV
channel.
Also press to enter values for
the settings in the SETUP menu.

3.

DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display or change the
on-screen display.

4. VCR button

Press to activate the remote
control in VCR mode. (Refer
to page 9)
Press to select the VCR out­put mode.

5. E button (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode
During playback, press to play
fast reverse or during pause,
press to play slow reverse.

• VCR mode
Press to rewind the tape or
to view the picture rapidly in
reverse during playback
mode.

6.

REC/OTR button (DVD/VCR)

Press once to start a record­ing. Press repeatedly to start
a One-Touch Recording.

18.

VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select VIDEO or TV
mode.

19. SLOW button (VCR)

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

20. PAUSE F button
(DVD/VCR)

Press to pause play or
recording.

21. DVD button

Press to activate the remote
control in DVD mode. (Refer
to page 9)
Press to select the DVD out­put mode.

22. PLAY B button
(DVD/VCR)

Press to start or resume play.

23. D button (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode
During playback, press to play
fast forward.

• VCR mode
Press to rapidly advance the
tape or view the picture
rapidly in forward during play­back.

24.STOP C button
(DVD/VCR)

Press to stop playback or
recording.

25. TIMER PROG. button
(DVD/VCR)

Press to display the timer
program setting menu.

26. ENTER button
(DVD/VCR)

Press to confirm or select
menu items.

27. K / L / { / B buttons
(DVD/VCR)

Press to select items or settings.

28.RETURN button
(DVD/VCR)

Press to return to the previ­ously displayed menu screen.

29. ZOOM button (DVD)

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

30. SKIP H button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip to
the previous chapter or track.
Also during pause, press to play
reverse step by step.

SKIP G button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip to
the next chapter or track.
Also during pause, press to play
forward step by step.

Remote Control

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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
unit.

• 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 unit.

• Remote control for different devices can interfere
with each other. Avoid using remote control for
other equipment located close to the unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in
the operating range of the remote control.

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

9

Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the
polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the
remote control.

1

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 rules that apply in your country
or area.

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

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Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which com­ponent you wish to operate with the OUTPUT SELECT button.

DUBBING

CHANNEL

VCR

RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAYREWPOWER F.FWDSTOP/EJECT

OUTPUT SELECT

VCR DVD

STOP PLAY

DVD

RECORD

S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

Press the VCR button on the remote control.

(Verify that the VCR SELECT indicator is lit.)

VCR MODE

Note

• Pressing only the OUTPUT SELECT button
on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode
of the remote control.You MUST select the cor­rect mode on the remote control.

• Pressing the SETUP or the TIMER PROG.
button switches the unit to the DVD mode.

Press the DVD button on the remote control.

(Verify that the DVD SELECT indicator is lit.)

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OUTPUT SELECT button

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

10

Guide to On Screen Menus

This unit uses the following types of on screen menus for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list,
and DISPLAY menu, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play. The DISPLAY menu
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 SETUP/DISC/CD by pressing { / B
buttons.Then, press ENTER button to display each menu.
These menus provide entry to all main functions of the unit.

1.Playback:

To set up the unit to play discs as
you prefer.

2. Recording:

To set up the unit to record to
discs or tapes as you prefer.

3. Display:

To set up the OSD screen of the
unit as you prefer.

4. Select Video:

To choose a line input to record
to DVD discs from other video
equipment.

5. Clock:

To set up the clock of the unit as
you need.

6. Channel:

To adjust the channel setting of
the unit as you prefer.

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 con­taining recorded titles.

4. Disc Protect (VR mode
only) :

Allows you to protect a disc from
accidental editing or recording.

1. Random Play:

To activate the random playback
feature.

2. Program Play(Audio CD
only):

To activate the programmed play­back feature.

3. PBC (Video CD only):

To turn PBC function on or off.

“CD” is available only when an
Audio CD disc,Video CD disc
or a CD-R/RW disc with MP3
files is inserted into the unit.

“SETUP” is available only in the
Stop mode.

“DISC” is available only when a DVD-R/RW disc is
inserted into the unit. When playing back a DVD­Video disc (commercially available) or the finalized
DVD-R disc, you cannot select “DISC”.

Setup Menu

Setup

1 2 3

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Playback Setting

Disc Setting

Disc

Edit

Format

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

1 2 3

4

CD Playback Mode

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

Program Play

PBC (Video CD only) OFF

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

11

DISPLAY menu

First:

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 43.

1. Indicates a disc type and a
format mode.

Note:

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

2. Indicates a recording mode
and possible recording time.

3. Indicates current channel
number.

4. Indicates title number, chapter
number and the time elapsed
of disc play.

5. Each icon means:

DVD mode

First:

Press DISPLAY button to call up
the display menu.

1. Playback status of the current
tape.

2. Indicates a current channel
number.

3. Indicates a recording speed
only 5 seconds.

4. Indicates a Tape Counter.

5. Audio status of the current

tape.

VCR mode

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: Subtitle

: Angle (except VR mode)

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

12

Front Panel Display Guide

1. Current status of the unit

: Appears when disc play is

paused.

: Appears when playing a

disc.

: Appears when timer pro-

gramming has been set
and is proceeding.

: Appears during recording

process.

:
Appears when repeat
playback is turned on.

: Appears when a tape is in

the unit.

2. Disc type and Current
status of the unit

:

Appears when an audio CD
or a disc with MP3 files is
inserted in the disc tray.

:

Appears when a video CD is
inserted in the disc tray.

:

Appears when a DVD disc
is inserted in the disc tray.
Appears when a DVD
timer recording is pro­ceeding.
Appears when DVD is in
the timer recording stand­by mode.

:
Appears when a DVD-R disc
is inserted in the disc tray.

:
Appears when a DVD­RW disc is inserted in
the disc tray.

:

Appears when a VCR
timer recording is pro­ceeding.
Appears when VCR is in
the timer recording stand­by mode.

:
Appears during VCR to DVD
duplication process.

:
Appears during DVD to VCR
duplication process.

Display message

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3. Recording speed

Indicates the recording speed of
the disc.

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

• VCR tape counter

•OTR remaining time

6. : Appears when the cur­rent time is in the 'pm'
portion of the day.

7. :
Appears when the pro­gressive scan system is
activated.

1. Appears when the disc tray is
opening.

2. Appears when the disc tray is
closing or close.

3. Appears when a disc is loading
in the disc tray.

4. Appears when data is record-
ing onto the disc.

5. Appears when the PBC func-
tion of a video CD is activat­ed.

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VCR functions Others

Connection to a TV

Connections

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

13

DVDDVD/VCR

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(Back of TV)

Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.

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Cable
Signal

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Cable
Signal

Connect

Disconnect

Antenna

Antenna

(Back of this unit)

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RF Cable
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Connect

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Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

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VIDEO OUT

or

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

DVD

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Y

C

B

C

R

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

C

B

Y

C

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

TV

Basic Audio

Method 2 Method 3

Better picture Best picture

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Audio cable

(supplied)

Component
Video cables
(not supplied)

This unit

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.

• Method 2 and method 3 are only useful in DVD mode.

Method 1

Good picture

VIDEO OUT

Video
cable
(supplied)

S-Video
cable
(not supplied)

•

These jacks are useful
only in DVD mode.

If your TV is compatible with 525p (480p) progressive scanning and you want
to enjoy that high quality picture;

You must select the connection Method 3 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.

TOP MENU

SETUP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

STOP

PLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

ENTER

more than 3 seconds

during DVD playback

[Interlace mode]

[Progressive scanning mode]

Connections

14

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

IN

OUT

RF Cable

(supplied)

(Back of this unit)

IN

OUT

E

(Back of TV)

Cable

Signal

Connection A

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

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.

Select this connection when you want to view or record a scrambled channel.With this connection, channels
cannot be changed on this unit.You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable
box or the satellite box.

• While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed.

T

o select channels on the cable box or satellite box

1) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button.The “POWER” indicator on the front panel will light up.
Then, press the CHANNEL buttons to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of
the cable box or satellite box).

• If noise appears on the TV screen

,press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

• If you use channel 4, you will need to change this unit’s RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF converter
output” on page 101.

2) On the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you have selected at step 1).

3) On the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view or record.

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

IN

OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

RF Cable

(Back of TV)

IN

OUT

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

E

Cable

Signal

Connection B

(Back of this unit)

Select this connection when you want to change channels on this unit.With this connection, you may watch
one channel while recording another.

• You may not view or record a scrambled channel.

T

o select channels on the cable box or satellite box

1) On the cable box or satellite box, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as this unit’s RF output chan­nel.)

• Refer to “RF converter output” on page 101.

2) On the TV, select the same channel as the output channel (3 or 4) of the cable box or satellite box.

3) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button. The “POWER” indicator on the front panel will light up.
Then, select the channel you want to view or record.

• If noise appears on the TV screen

,press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

To playback a DVD disc or a tape

• Refer to “Playback” on pages 44-45, 94.

T

o view one channel while recording another

1) While you are recording on this unit, press VIDEO/TV button.

2) On the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view.

VCR functions Others

Connection to an Audio System

Connections

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

15

• When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off.

• Refer to each owner’s manual for further information on other devices.

or

L

L

R

R

DVD

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Stereo system

COAXIAL

DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

Method 1

Analog audio
input jacks

Digital audio
input jack

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

Method 2

Audio cable

(supplied)

Audio Coaxial

Digital cable

(not supplied)

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 90-91.)

• 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 90-91.)

• 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 90-91.)

• 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
movie theaters.

Dolby Digital decoder,

MD deck or DAT deck

This unit

Easy DVD recording

Getting started

16

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 recordable DVD discs
to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc
type based on your playing/recording/editing
requirements. See “DVD disc type” below.
This unit 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

Open the
disc tray

Close the
disc tray

Format the disc

Insert the disc in the unit.
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.

DVD disc types

.

DVD-RW VR DVD-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 VR DVD-RW Video

Features

Recording

Rewritable? Yes Yes

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.) Yes Yes

Can create chapters wherever you like (manual) Yes No

Can record 16:9 size pictures Yes Yes

Can record Copy-Once programs Yes No

Editing

Can perform basic edit functions Yes Yes

Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit) Yes No

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.

2

Turn on
the unit

1

3

Loading

This operation may take a
while to be recognized.

REC SPEED

ABC DEF

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

CH

POWER

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

REC SPEED

ABC DEF

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

CH

POWER

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

VCR functions Others

Easy DVD recording (Cont’d)

Getting started

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

17

Step 3: Select the

Recording
speed

Step 5: Record to

DVD discs

123

Step 4: Select the

desired
channel

Step 6: Stop the

Record

VIDEO/TV

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

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 really simple as you choose a
title on a chapter from the menu
screen.

What are titles and chap­ters?

The contents of DVD disc are generally
divided into titles.Titles may be further
subdivided into chapters.

Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc

You will find editing discs is very easy and the unit 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.A 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.

This operation may
take a while to be
completed.

To select the DVD mode

1

To select the recording
speed

2

1

2

REC SPEED

ABC DEF

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

VCR

AUDIO

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

POWER

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

REC SPEED

ABC DEF

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

VCR

AUDIO

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

POWER

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

SP 2:01 Rem.

CH 1

Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

I

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

DVD

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

TIMER PROG.

ENTER

7809

SPACE

DISPLAY

REC/OTR

VCR

SETUP

SLOW

PAUSE

DVD

PLAY

STOP

TIMER PROG.

Writing to Disc

58%

Channel settings

Getting started

18

All channels are stored in the unit
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 channels auto­matically

1

Press POWER button to turn
on the unit.

2

Turn the TV on and be sure
to select the input to which
the unit is connected.

3

Press SETUP button to dis­play SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

4

Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

SETUP menu will appear.

5

Select “Channel” using K / L
/ { / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

6

Select “Auto Preset” using K
/ L buttons, then press
ENTER button.

The unit will start getting chan­nels available in your area.

7

Press SETUP button to exit.

•You can select only the channels
memorized in this unit by using
the CHANNEL buttons.

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.

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.

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

3

4
5
6

1

7

Setup

Setup Menu

Playback Setting

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

CH 18

Auto Presetting Now

VCR functions Others

Channel settings (cont’d)

Getting started

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

19

4

Select “Manual Preset” using
K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Manual Preset menu will appear.

5

Select the channel number to
add or delete.

Press { button to move to a
lower channel number.

Press B button to move to a
higher channel number.

6

Select “Add” or “Delete”
using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

The channel number will be
added or deleted from the chan­nel memory.The next channel
number will appear so that you
can continue adding or deleting
channels.

7

Press SETUP button to exit.

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:

2

Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

SETUP menu will appear.

3

Select “Channel” using K / L
/ { / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

1

2
3
4
5

7

6

Setup Menu

Setup

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH2

Add
Delete

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH18

Add
Delete

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

CM SKIP

MODE

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

Playback Setting

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

Selecting TV stereo or SAP

Getting started

20

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:

2

Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

SETUP menu will appear.

3

Select “Channel” using K / L
/ { / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

4

Select “TV Audio Select”
using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

5

Select “Stereo” or “SAP”
using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Stereo:

Outputs main-audio.

SAP:
(Secondary Audio Program)

Outputs sub-audio.
Refer to the item in “Glossary”
on page 103 for more informa­tion.

6

Press SETUP button to exit.

1

2
3
4
5

6

Setup Menu

Setup

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

Stereo

SAP

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

CM SKIP

MODE

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

Playback Setting

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

VCR functions Others

Setting the Clock

Getting started

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

21

Set the clock before you try the
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.

1

Press SETUP button to dis­play SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

2

Select “SETUP”using

{ / B

but-

tons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

3

Select “Clock” using

K / L / { / B

buttons, then press ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

4

Select “Auto Clock Setting”
using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

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”
using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

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 unit.

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 display of the front panel.

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 display
on the front panel.

• If the current time is not dis­played or the displayed time is
not correct, set the clock
manually.

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

1

2
3
4
5

6

7

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

OFF

Auto

Auto
Manual

Off

Setup Menu

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

ON

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

OFF

Set Channel No.

Auto

Auto

CH1

Manual

Off

Setting the Clock (cont’d)

Getting started

22

Manual Clock Setting

1

Press SETUP button to dis­play SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

2

Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

SETUP menu will appear.

3

Select “Clock” using K / L /
{ / B buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

4

Select “Clock Setting” using
K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

A clock setting window will
appear.

Press ENTER button again.

Default date will appear.

5

Enter the date (month / day /
year) using K / L buttons.

Press { / B buttons to move
the cursor.

6

Enter the time (hour /
minute) using K / L buttons.

Press { / B buttons to move
the cursor.

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.

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

1

2
3
4
5

6

Setup Menu

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

ON

- - : - -

VCR DV D

Auto

ON

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

- - - / - - / - - - - ( - - - )

12 : 00AM

VCR DV D

Auto

ON

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)

09 : 24 AM

VCR DV D

Auto

ON

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)

VCR functions Others

Setting the Clock (cont’d)

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

Getting started

23

7

Press K / L buttons to select
AM or PM, then press ENTER
button.

Clock menu will appear, then the
settings will be activated.

8

Press SETUP button to exit.

Although seconds are not displayed,
they begin counting from zero.

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

8

7

4

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

TOP MENU

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

STOP

PLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

6

5

4

Select “Auto Clock Setting”
using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Repeat steps (1) to (3) in “Manual Clock Setting”.

When “Auto Clock Setting” is selected to “Auto” or
“Manual”, change it to “OFF” as follows:

5

Select “OFF” using K / L
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

6

Press SETUP button to exit.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

ON

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

OFF

Auto

Auto
Manual

Off

Setting the Clock (cont’d)

Getting started

24

4

Select “Daylight Saving
Time” using K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

Daylight Saving Time options will
appear.

5

Select “ON” or “OFF” using
K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Choose “ON” when currently
observing the daylight saving time.

6

Press SETUP button to exit.

Setting the daylight sav­ing time

When Daylight Saving Time is
ON, the 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:

2

Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

SETUP menu will appear.

3

Select “Clock” using K / L /
{ / B buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

1

2
3
4
5

6

Setup Menu

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

ON
OFF

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

CM SKIP

MODE

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

ON

VCR functions Others

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

Getting started

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

25

You can select the TV aspect ratio
to match the formats of what you
are playing with the unit 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:

2

Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

SETUP menu will appear.

3

Select “Playback” using K / L
/ { / B buttons, then press
ENTER button.

Playback menu will appear.

4

Select “TV Aspect” using K /
L buttons, then press ENTER

button.

Option window will appear.

Refer to the Note on this
page.

5

Select a desired option using
K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

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”.

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

1

2
3
4
5

6

Setup Menu

Setup

Setup > Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Digital Out

Dynamic Range Control

Fast Forward with Audio

DVD

4:3 Letter Box

All

English

Original

OFF

ON

OFF

Setup > Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Digital Out

Dynamic Range Control

Fast Forward with Audio

DVD

16:9 Wide

4:3 Letter Box

8

4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide

English
Original

OFF

ON

OFF

Playback Setting

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Information on DVD recording

Recording

Information

This unit 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.

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 the disc (see page 41). If
not 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 which are compatible are
capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.

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.

* 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
unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video
discs and some satellite broadcasts.
If copy-protected material is encountered during a
recording, the unit 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 unit 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.

Logo Attributes

12cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode):

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Disc type Disc 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

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

VCR functions Others

27

Recording

Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected
information. For recording these, refer to the fol­lowing.

Making discs playable in other DVD
player (Finalize)

You will need to finalize discs in the following cases:

- when playing DVD-R/RW (Video mode) recorded
with this unit in other DVD players.

- when DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with this
unit fails to be played in other RW compatible 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 unit.

• Be sure to finalize discs recorded with this unit by
using this unit.

•Title menu will be created automatically in DVD­R/RW (Video mode) finalized with this unit.

To play in other DVD players, finalize discs recorded
from this unit with the following condition.

Note

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

• This unit cannot record onto 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 or condensation on the units 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.)

Information on DVD recording (cont’d)

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

Disc type/
format

VR mode
DVD-RW

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
Not Recordable

Copy-free Copy-once

Copy­prohibited

Disc type Mode

DVD-R

ver.2.0

DVD-RW

ver.1.1
ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

Video mode

Video mode

Choosing the recording format of a blank disc

28

Formatting a disc

Recording

When inserting a blank disc, the
unit 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.

1

Press SETUP button to dis­play SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

2

Select “SETUP” using { / B
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

SETUP menu will appear.

3

Select “Recording” using K /
L / { / B buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Recording menu will appear.

4

Select “DVD-RW Recording
Format” using K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Video mode has been selected as
the default.

5

Select “Video mode” or “VR
mode” using K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

The recording mode will be set.

Note

• When inserting a blank
DVD+R or DVD+RW disc,
the error message ("Disc
Error") will appear.This unit is
not compatible with a

DVD+R/RW disc.

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

1

2
3
4
5

Video

DVD-RW

DVD-RW

VR

DVD-RW

DVD-RW

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming

Dubbing Mode

Video mode

10 minutes

VCR DVD

DVD

Setup Menu

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming

Dubbing Mode VCR DVD

Video mode
DVD Player Compatibility mode.
VR mode
Editing possibility mode.

DVD

Video mode

VR mode

VR mode

10 minutes

VCR functions Others

29

Recording

Formatting a disc (cont’d)

Recording

Playing discs Editing

Before you start

Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

6

Select “Auto Chapter” using
K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

“10 minutes” has been selected as
the default.

7

Select a desired time option
using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Chapter marks will be put as you
specified.

8

Press SETUP button to exit
SETUP menu.

6

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

8

7

Note

• The time for chapter marks is
not accurate in Video mode.

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming

Dubbing Mode VCR DVD

DVD

VR mode

OFF
5 minutes

10 minutes

10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes

30

Formatting a disc (cont’d)

Recording

If you are using a DVD-RW disc,
by default it will be Video mode.
You can change this to VR mode
from SETUP menu.

1

Press SETUP button to dis­play SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

2

Select “DISC” using { / B but-
tons, then press ENTER button.

DISC menu will appear.

* VR mode only

3

Select “Format” using K / L
buttons, then press ENTER
button.

Option window will appear.

* VR mode only

4

Select “Yes” using { / B but-
tons, then press ENTER but­ton.

Option window will appear.

* VR mode only

5

Select “Yes” using { / B but-
tons, then press ENTER but­ton.

Formatting will start.

6

Formatting is complete.

100% will be indicated.

This operation may take a
while to be completed.

Reformatting a disc

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”.

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

CH

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

SEARCH

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

1

2
3
4
5

Video

DVD-RW

DVD-RW

VR

DVD-RW

DVD-RW

Disc

Edit

Forma t

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

Yes No

Are you sure?

Yes No

Setup Menu

Disc

Edit

Forma t

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

Disc

Edit

Forma t

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

Yes No

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