FUNAI Emerson EWR10D5, EWR10D5, EWR10D5 User Manual

Quick Gu	ide
DVD Recorder

EWR10D5

Playable discs This unit is compatible to play the following discs.

Disc	Logo			Disc	Logo
DVD-VIDEO				CD-DA (AUDIO CD)
DVD-RW (VIDEO/VR mode)				CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files)

DVD-R (VIDEO mode)

CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files)

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

I DVD+R/+RW discs are supported for playback only. *Some DVD+R/+RW discs are not compatible with this unit.

Region codes

The number inside the globe refers to region of the world.

This unit can play DVDs that are labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1.

Recordable discs

This unit can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.

DVD-R discs can only be recorded to once and cannot be erased. DVD-RW discs can be recorded to and erased many times.

DVD-R discs can only be recorded in Video mode, while DVD-RW discs can select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode.

Disc type		Disc format						Functions	Attributes
		Video mode						Playing, limited recording,	8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc
					Video
								limited editing
				DVD-RW					Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode):
									600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm)
				VR mode				Playing, recording,
									180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)
DVD-RW: 1-4x					VR			Original/Playlist editing
				DVD-RW
		Video mode							8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc
								Playing, limited recording,	Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode):
				DVD-R					600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm)
								limited editing
DVD-R: 2x.4x.8x									180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

1	Connections

[Cable Box or Satellite Box]

	OUT
	IN
From Cable
or Satellite	OR
Company
Indoor or
Outdoor
Antenna	OR

From Cable

Company

(No Cable Box)

(Back of TV)

VIDEO

AUDIO IN

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2		Connect
Connect			Video
			cable
	(supplied)
	VIDEO IN		COMPONENT
IN			VIDEO OUTPUT	VIDEO OUT
			S-VIDEO	Y
	IN		OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
	L			PCM / BITSTREAM
OUT				L
				PB/CB

R

R

ANTENNA AUDIO IN	PR/CR AUDIO OUT	COAXIAL
(L1)

(Back of this unit)

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Connect

Audio cable (supplied)

I Both A/V and COAXIAL cables must be connected to the TV for operation.

I See front page of the Owner's Manual for the connection with the RF modulator.

2		Watching TV
	0	+100
		INPUT
		SELECT
		INPUT SELECT button
		CH
CHANNEL	VOL	VOL
		CH
(Example of a TV)	(Example of a TV remote control)

1. Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0).

2.Hit a button on the TV’s original remote control (see the table below) to select an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears.

Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands

Admiral	AUX	LXI-Series	00	Sharp	00
Curtis Mathis	LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93	Magnavox	AUX CHANNEL	Sony	VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3
GE	INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93	Panasonic	TV/VIDEO	Toshiba	TV/GAME
Hitachi	INPUT, AUX	RCA	INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93	Zenith	00
JVC	A /V CHANNEL, INPUT1, SVIDEO, INPUT2	Samsung	TV/VIDEO
Kenwood	AUX	Sanyo	VIDEO

Hit [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu

OSD Language	English
Clock
Channel
DVD-RW Recording Format	Video mode
Timer Programming
Auto Finalize
Disc
Advanced Setting Menu

Using [K/L], select “Channel” from the Menu.

Channel

Auto Preset

CH 1

Manual Preset

Auto Presetting Now

Select “Auto Preset” and the unit will start getting available channels in your area.

Follow to the back side of this sheet.

3		DVD Recording
3 – 1	Easy Recording
Select the recording		How to select the recording speed:
speed
	K
{	B
	L

REC SPEED REV	PLAY	FWD
		g
REC		SKIP
MONITOR
		G
REC/OTR		CM SKIP

Select the desired TV channel

	SP (2H)	36 min
8cm Disc	LP (4H)	72 min
	EP (6H)	108 min
	SLP (8H)	144 min
	SEP (10H)	180 min	(poor)
	XP (1H)	60 min	(good)
	SP (2H)	120 min
12 cm Disc	LP (4H)	240 min
	EP (6H)	360 min
	SLP (8H)	480 min
	SEP (10H)	600 min	(poor)

	ZOOM	TIMER
		PROG.	A
.@/:	ABC	DEF
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
4	5	6		Hit repeatedly
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
7	8	9
DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
	0

		K
{			B
		L
REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
Record!	H	F	G
REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP

K

{ B

L

to select desired recording time

Rrecording times appear on the TV screen (30 minutes to 4 hours). Recording will start.

I0:30

0:30 (Normal Recording) 1:00

REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD	4:00	3:30
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
	H	F	G

REC/OTR

STOP CM SKIP

To stop recording

REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
	H	F	G
REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP
		C

When the unit reaches the specified time, recording will stop automatically.

After all recordings, finalize your disc!

After recording, you must finalize the disc in order to play on other units.

Finalizing*i li i

Playable

This Unit

DVD player

Not Playable

* You cannot finalize discs in other DVD recorders.

3 – 2 Timer Recording

•You can set up to 8 programs (once, daily or weekly).

•Be sure to set the clock before starting a timer programming.

Display the Timer			Timer Programming display appears.
Programming Screen			Select any blank line and hit [ENTER].
						PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
				Programming		7	8	9
				Start End CH	Speed	DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
							0
			2.	---		TOP MENU MENU/LIST		RETURN	ENTER
.@/:	ABC		3.	---
1	2		4.	---
GHI	JKL		5.	---			K
			6.	---
4	5					{			B
			7.	---
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ REPEAT					L
			8.	---
7	8	9

Set the date

	Timer Programming				K
	Date	Start	End	CH	Speed
1.	JAN/01	--:--	--:--	L1
2.	---				L

3.---

4.---

			Move to next		B
Set start and end time
	Timer Programming				K
	Date	Start	End	CH Speed
1.	JAN/01	12:57AM	--:--	L1	L
2.	---

3.---

4.---

Move to next	B

Select the channel number to record

Timer Programming

Date

Start

End

CH

Speed

1. JAN/01 12:57AM 1:57AM CH8

2.---

3.---

4.---

Move to next

Select the recording

DISPLAY SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
0
TOP MENU MENU/LIST	RETURN	ENTER
		Timer Recording
K		is now set.
{		B
L

When hitting

L

at the current date,

Timer Recording mode will change as follows: e.g. January 1st at present

JAN/01

L

Daily

L

MON-SAT

L

MON-FRI

L

SAT

L

FRI

L

LSUN

L

JAN/31

Set the Timer Standby mode

Turn the unit off

POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE
	ZOOM
		PROG.	A
.@/:	ABC	DEF
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
4	5	6
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
7	8	9
DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
	0

indicator will appear on the front display.

Hints for DVD Recording

IFormatting is not needed when inserting a blank disc. UNIT AUTOMATICALLY

PREPARES THE DISC FOR RECORDING.

IFor playback on other DVD players, be sure to record on Video mode and to finalize the disc once recording is finished. OTHER PLAYER MUST PLAY BACK DVD-R or DVD-RW.

1VMN20552 / E6720UD_QG

Owner’s Manual	EMERSON AND THE G-CLEF LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS
	OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A.
DVD Recorder	EWR10D5
	OPEN/CLOSE CH REV FWD STOP PLAY POWER
	REC SPEED REC/OTR
	S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS

Please read before using this equipment.

If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to order replacement accessories, please call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8453

or visit our web site at http://www.EmersonAudioVideo.com

Connection to a TV

(Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections.)

If your TV has AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, see the section “Connections” on pages 13–15. If not, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a STEREO AUDIO/VIDEO RF Modulator (commercially available.) In this case, follow the instructions below.

1) The antenna input jack of your TV may have been already occupied. If so, disconnect the RF cable from your TV, and then connect the RF cable to the ANTENNA IN jack of this unit.

2)Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of this unit to your RF Modulator (usually marked “ANT IN”) by the RF cable.

3)Connect your RF modulator to your TV by another RF cable.

4)Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks of this unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks of your RF Modulator by audio and video cables.

5) Set your RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4, whichever the TV channel is least used in your area. If your RF modulator has a Modulator/Antenna switch, set it according to your RF modulator’s manual.

6)Turn on your TV and choose the same channel as you set the RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to. For more details, follow the instructions supplied with the RF Modulator.

Cable Antenna TV signal

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(Back of This Unit)				4
	VIDEO IN	COMPONENT
		VIDEO OUTPUT
		S-VIDEO	Y
OUT	IN	OUT		Audio/Video cables
	L		L
			PB/CB	(supplied)
	R		R
	AUDIO IN		PR/CR
	(L1)		AUDIO OUT
2		5
RF cable		Set channel 3 or 4.
(supplied)

AC 120V	CHANNEL		TO TV	AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
	3	4		R	L

Antenna in jack

Stereo Audio/Video
RF modulator	3 RF cable
(commercially available)

6

Turn on your TV and select channel 3 or 4.

(Back of TV)

Note

•The quality of picture may become poor if this unit is connected to an RF Modulator.

To record 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.)

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Precautions

WARNING: 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

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.

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 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.

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.

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 MoistureDo 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 manufac-

turer. 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 anten- na-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.A)

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING	ANTENNA
	LEAD
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMP
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
S2898A	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 operating 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.

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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.

About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Supplied Accessory

• Remote control	• RF cable	• Audio/Video cables
(NB010UD)	(WPZ0901CAB01 or	(WPZ0102TM015 or
with two AA batteries	WPZ0901TM002)	WPZ0102LTE01)

•Owner’s Manual (1VMN20548)

Owner's Manual

•Quick Use Guide (1VMN20552)

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Maintenance

SERVICING

• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 72-75 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.

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

Dolby Digital Recording

“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs.The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video players.”

Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.

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Table of contents

Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.2
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.7
Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.8
Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . .	10
Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Front panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12

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 setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.18
Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.18
Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.19
Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . .	.20
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.21
Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.21
Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.22
Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.23
Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.23
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.24
Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.24
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.24
Recordable disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.24
Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.24
Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.25
Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.25
Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) 25
Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.26
Choosing the recording format of a blank disc . . . . .26
Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.27
Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.28
Checking the recording picture and sound quality	. .28
One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.29
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.30
Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.32
Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.33
Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.33
Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . .	.34
Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.34
Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.35
Auto finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.36
Disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.37
Information on DVD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.37
Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.37
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.38
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.38
Playing back MP3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.39
Playing back discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . .	.40
Playing back discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . .	.40
Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.41
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.41

Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.41
Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . .	.41
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.42
Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.42
Slow forward / Slow reverse playback . . . . . . . . . .	.42
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.43
Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.43
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.44
Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.44
Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Repeat/Random/Program playback . . . . . . . . . .	46
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Program playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Selecting a format of audio and video . . . . . . . .	47
Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Editing discs in VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Editing discs in VR mode (Original) . . . . . . . . . .	54
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Setting titles to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Releasing titles from protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
Combining titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64
Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64

Changing the Setting menu . . . . . . . . .65

Tour of the Setting menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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Before you start

Features

This DVD unit not only plays back DVDs and CDs but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs

and edit them after that.

The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for one-time recording only.You can choose either one for your convenience.

Recording up to 8 programs:

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can easily set recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC/OTR] is hit during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 4 hours.The recording automatically stops when it reached to the recording time you set.

[REC MONITOR]:

You can confirm the picture and sound quality for recording for the current recording speed which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, hit [REC SPEED] to set the desired recording mode.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

You can mark each title of recording by chapter markers as you set in the Setting menu before recording.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):

The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc.

Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode):

A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that you can edit titles on a Playlist as you prefer.

An Original list is kept as it is.

Automatic finalizing (Video mode):

The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space as you set in the Setting menu.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the Left channel monaural sound as Left and Right channel sound automatically (the input from the LINE 2 only).

Playback

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theater-quality surrounding recorded sound.

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 Playback from Original and Playlist:

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

Editing Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Making your own Playlist (VR mode):

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 Dividing / combining titles Deleting parts of titles etc

Protecting titles (VR mode):

You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing, with protect function.

Compatibility

Playback of discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode):

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

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

Symbol in this Owner’s Manual

The availability of many functions of this unit depends on the disc type or the recording mode.

To specify disc type or recording mode for each function, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.

Symbol

DVD-V

Video

DVD-RW

VR

DVD-RW

DVD-R

CD

MP3

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 CD-RW/R discs with MP3 files

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Functional overview

Front Panel

1

(*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons.

1.	Disc tray
	Place a disc when open.
2.	Display
	Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 12.
3.	OPEN/CLOSE A button*
	Hit to open or close the disc tray.
4.	CH L / K button
	Press to change the channel up and down.
5.	REV E button
	During playback, hit to skip to the previous chapter
	or track.
	During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds for fast reverse.
	When playback is paused, hit repeatedly for slow reverse.
6.	FWD D button
	During playback, hit to skip to the next chapter or track.
	During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds for
	fast forward.
	When playback is paused, hit repeatedly for slow forward.
7.	STOP C button*
	Hit to stop playback or recording.
8.	PLAY B button*
	Hit to start or resume playback.
Rear Panel		1 2				3
			VIDEO IN	COMPONENT
	IN			VIDEO OUTPUT		VIDEO OUT
			S-VIDEO		Y
							DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
			IN	OUT
	OUT		L			L	PCM / BITSTREAM
					PB/CB
			R			R
	ANTENNA AUDIO IN				PR/CR	AUDIO OUT	COAXIAL
			(L1)
	11		10 9	8 7		6	5
1. ANTENNA IN jack

Use to connect an antenna.

2. VIDEO IN jack (LINE1)

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

3. VIDEO OUT jack

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

4. AC Power Cord

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

5. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack

Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder or other equipment with a coaxial digital input jack with a digital coaxial cable.

6. AUDIO OUT jacks

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

2	3*	4		5 6 7* 8*		9
	OPEN/CLOSE	CH		REV FWD STOP	PLAY POWER
	REC SPEED			REC/OTR	L AUDIO R
				S-VIDEO VIDEO
15	14		13 12 11 10

9. POWER button

Hit to turn on and off the unit. Hit to set the timer-standby mode.

10. AUDIO input jacks (LINE2)

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

11. VIDEO input jack (LINE2)

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

12. S-VIDEO input jack (LINE2)

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

13. REC/OTR button

Hit once to start a recording. Hit repeatedly to start a one-touch Timer Recording.

14. REC SPEED button

Hit to switch the recording speed.

15. Remote control sensor

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

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7. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with component video cables.

8. S-VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with an S-Video cable.

9. S-VIDEO IN jack (LINE1)

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

10. AUDIO IN jacks (LINE1)

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

11. ANTENNA OUT jack

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

Note

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

•This unit does not have the RF modulator.

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Remote Control

	POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE
		ZOOM
1			PROG.	A	13*
2	.@/:	ABC	DEF		14
3	1	2	3		15
	GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT	16
	7	8	9
4	DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP	17 18
		0
	TOP MENU	MENU/LIST	RETURN	ENTER
5					19	20
6
7		K
	{			B
8		L				21*
	REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD	22
9		h	B	g		23
	REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
10	MONITOR
		H	F	G
11	REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP	24
			C

25*

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(*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons.

1. POWER button

Hit to turn on and off the unit. Hit to set the timer-standby mode.

2. ZOOM button

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

3. Number buttons

Hit to select channel numbers. Hit to select a title/chapter/track on display. Hit to enter values for the settings in the Setting menu.

4. DISPLAY button

Hit to display the on-screen menu.

5. TOP MENU button

Hit to display the top menu.

6. MENU/LIST button

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

7. Cursor K / L / { / B buttons

Hit to select items or settings.

8. REV E button

During playback, hit to play back in fast reverse.

Or when playback is paused, hit to play back in slow reverse.

9. REC SPEED button

Hit to change the recording speed.

10. REC MONITOR button

Hit to check the video and audio signals for recording.

11. REC/OTR button

Hit once to start a recording. Hit repeatedly to start a OneTouch Timer Recording.

12. SKIP H button

During playback, hit to skip to the previous chapter or track. Or when playback is paused, hit to play back in reverse step by step.

SKIP G button

During playback, hit to skip to the next chapter or track.

Or when playback is paused, hit to play back in forward step by step.

13. OPEN/CLOSE A button*

Hit to open or close the disc tray.

14. TIMER PROG. button

Hit to display the timer program setting menu.

15. CH K / L buttons

Press to change the channel up and down.

16. REPEAT button

Hit to display the repeat setting menu.

17. SETUP button

Hit to display the setup menu.

18. CLEAR button

Hit to clear the password entered, to cancel the programming for CD, to clear the highlighted marker number in the marker setup mode or to clear the program once entered in the Timer Recording setting mode, etc.

19. ENTER button

Hit to confirm or select menu items.

20. RETURN button

Hit to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

21. PLAY B button*

Hit to start or resume playback.

22. FWD D button

During playback, hit to play back in fast forward.

Or when playback is paused, hit to play back in slow forward.

23. PAUSE F button

Hit to pause playback or recording.

24. CM SKIP button

During playback, hit to skip to the 30 second advanced point.

25. STOP C button*

Hit to stop playback or recording.

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Installing batteries in the remote control Using a remote control

Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied) to match the polarity as indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control.

1

2

3

Note:

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please follow the instruction below:

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

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

Keep in mind the followings when using the remote control:

•Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit.

•Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is 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 of the operating range of the remote control.

•The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as follows.

-Beeline: approx. 23 feet (7m)

-Either side of the center: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 30°

-Above: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 15°

-Below: approx. 10 feet (3m) within 30°

Within about 23feet (7m)

30˚

Remote	30˚
control

Displays

On-screen displays

DISPLAY menu

Hit [DISPLAY] to call up the

display menu.This menu will give 1. you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are avail-

able while disc is playing.

	3		1
			2.
1	1	0:00:00	DVD-Video
			3.
			CH8
			STEREO
	4		2

Indicates a disc type and a format mode.

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

Indicates a channel number and the audio status. 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

Note:

• This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items will change depending on the actual mode.

• DISPLAY function is not available when the disc is not inserted.

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Displays (cont’d)

Setting menu

Hit [SETUP] to display Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu. Choose either Menu using [K/ L], then hit [ENTER] to display it.

These menus allow you to perform all main functions and change setting for them.

Easy Setting Menu and Advanced Setting Menu are available. Easy Setting Menu consists of those frequently needed.You can make all required setting using Advanced Setting Menu. Items with mark can be set in both menus.

	Easy Setting Menu
	OSD Language	English
	Clock
	Channel
	DVD-RW Recording Format	Video mode
	Timer Programming
	Auto Finalize
	Disc
	Advanced Setting Menu
	Advanced Setting Menu
1	Playback
2	Recording
3	Display
4	Select Video
5	Clock
6	Channel
7	Disc
	Easy Setting Menu

1. Playback:

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

2. Recording:

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

3. Display:

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

4. Select Video:

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

5. Clock:

To set up the clock of the unit.

6. Channel:

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

7. Disc / CD Playback Mode: “Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW/R disc is inserted into the unit. When a DVDVideo disc (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or a finalized DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc”.

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

<DVD-R, DVD-RW (Video mode)>

Disc

1 Title List

2 Format

3 Finalize

<DVD-RW (VR mode)>

	Disc
1	Playlist
1	Original
2	Format
3	Finalize
4	Disc Protect OFF ON

<CD, MP3>

CD Playback Mode

5 Random Play

6 Program Play

1.Title List / Playlist / Original:

Turns on a title list, playlist or Original, which shows the recorded titles on the disc.

2.Format (DVD-RW only):

Allows you to erase all of the recorded content on the disc. The disc will be completely blank.

• Erased content cannot be called back.

• A DVD-RW disc formatted with this unit cannot be used in other DVD recorders for recording.

• If you want to use a disc formatted with this unit on another DVD recorder, you have to reformat the disc on that recorder.

3.Finalize:

Allows you to finalize a disc with titles recorded on this unit only.

4.Disc Protect (VR mode only):

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

5. Random Play:

To activate the random playback feature.

6.Program Play (Audio CD only):

To activate the programmed playback feature.

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Displays (cont’d)

Front Panel Display

4 2

1

3

6

1. Current status of the unit

: Appears when disc playback is paused.

: Appears when playing back a disc.

: Appears when the timer programming has been set and is proceeding. Flashes when all Timer Recordings have been finished, or when a program cannot be performed by some reasons.

: Appears during recording process.

:

Appears during repeat playback.

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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. 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 (One-touch Timer Recording) remaining time

6. : Appears in the afternoon with the clock displaying.

Display message

Appears when the unit is	Appears when the disc
turned on.	tray is closing.
Appears when the unit is	Appears when a disc is
turned off.	loaded on the disc tray.
Appears when the disc	Appears when data is
tray is opening.	being recorded on a disc.

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Connections

Connection to a TV

Antenna

Cable TV signal

(Back of TV)

or

1

Disconnect

	Cable	Antenna
		(Back of TV)
	TV signal

VIDEO

AUDIO IN

or			4	5
	3		Connect	Connect
	Connect		Video	Audio
	RF cable		cable	cable
	(supplied)	(supplied)		(supplied)
	IN		COMPONENT
			VIDEO OUTPUT	VIDEO OUT
	IN		S-VIDEO	Y
2	IN		OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
	OUT			PCM / BITSTREAM
				PB/CB

Connect

R

ANTENNA AUDIO IN	PR/CR AUDIO OUT	COAXIAL
(L1)

(Back of this unit)

Plug in the AC

6	power cord
	of this unit.

Note

•You must use both A/V cables and coaxial to operate this unit.

Choose one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment you possess.

				Method 1	Method 2
	TV		Basic Audio	Better picture	Best picture
					COMPONENT
					VIDEO IN
					Y
				S-VIDEO IN
			R L		PB/CB
					PR/CR
	Audio cable			S-Video	Component
				cable
					Video cables
	(supplied)
				(commercially
					(commercially
				available)
					available)
	This unit				VIDEO OUTPUT
					COMPONENT
				S-VIDEO OUT
			VIDEO OUT		Y
	VIDEO IN	COMPONENT
		VIDEO OUTPUT	VIDEO OUT
	IN	S-VIDEO
			Y		PB/CB
	IN	OUT
	OUT L		L
			PB/CB
	R		R
	ANTENNA AUDIO IN		PR/CR AUDIO OUT COAXIAL	S-VIDEO OUT
	(L1)		AUDIO OUT		PR/CR
			AUDIO OUT		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

After you have completed connections

•Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TV’s original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears. Check your TV owner’s manual for details.

Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands (Example)

Admiral	AUX	Panasonic	TV/VIDEO
Curtis Mathis	LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93	RCA	INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
GE	INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93	Samsung	TV/VIDEO
Hitachi	INPUT, AUX	Sanyo	VIDEO
JVC	A/V CHANNEL, INPUT1, SVIDEO, INPUT2	Sharp	00
Kenwood	AUX	Sony	VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3
LXI-Series	00	Toshiba	TV/GAME
Magnavox	AUX CHANNEL	Zenith	00

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• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted Espa

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Connections

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

(Cable box or Cable Satellite box)

TV signal

IN

OUT

RF cable 1

Connect

(Back of TV)

VIDEO

AUDIO IN

3

4

2		Connect	Connect
Connect		Video	Audio
RF cable		cable	cable
		(supplied)	(supplied)
(supplied)
IN	COMPONENT		OUT
	VIDEO OUTPUT
IN	S-VIDEO	Y

IN	OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
OUT		PCM / BITSTREAM
	PB/CB
ANTENNA AUDIO IN	PR/CR AUDIO	COAXIAL
(L1)

(Back of this unit)

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

Connection to an Audio System

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

• Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information.

Method 1

Stereo system

Analog audio input jacks

AUDIO

Audio cable (supplied)

This unit	VIDEO OUT
	L
AUDIO OUT	R
	OUT

Method 2

Dolby Digital decoder,

MD deck or DAT deck

Digital audio input jack

COAXIAL

Audio Coaxial Digital cable (commercially available)

	DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL	PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO OUT
	COAXIAL
Connection	Setting	Setting >Playback >Digital Out >
		PCM	Dolby Digital

If output is Dolby Digital encoded	-	Stream
audio, connect to a Dolby Digital
decoder.
Unless connected to a Dolby Digital	-	PCM
decoder.
Connecting to an MD deck or DAT	-	PCM
deck.

* To complete these settings, refer to pages 68-69.

Note

•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.

•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.

•Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers.

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Getting started

Easy DVD recording

The following will help you to understand easily how to record on 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 playback/recording/editing needs. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media.

Step 2: Insert a blank disc

Remote Control

	POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE	2 Open the
1		ZOOM	PROG.	A	tray
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3
	GHI	JKL	MNO	CH

This unit can record on the following type of discs.

(or)

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 DVD-RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

Turn on the unit

3

POWER	ZOOM	PROG.	OPEN/CLOSE	4 Close the
			A
		TIMER
.@/:	ABC	DEF		tray
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH

Loading

This operation may take a while to be recognized.

DVD disc types

: Most suitable.	: Can be used.	: Some functions are limited.	: Cannot be used.
You want to		DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video		DVD-R
Record TV programs
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution		*1
Play on other DVD equipment		*1

Format the disc

When inserting a disc that has already been recorded on, you can delete those contents by formatting that disc.

It is necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 26-27.

Features	DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video	DVD-R
Recording
Rewritable?	Yes	Yes	No
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)	Yes	No	No
Can record 16:9 size pictures	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can record Copy-Once programs	Yes	No	No
Editing
Can perform basic edit functions	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)	Yes	No	No
*1 DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD	Note:
equipment that is VR compatible.	For details of the above functions and implied
	restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.

*When you format a disc, the entire contents on that disc will be erased.

•The unit automatically starts initializing when a brand new disc is inserted.

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Getting started

Easy DVD recording (Cont’d)

Step 3: Select the	Step 4: Select the	Step 5: Record to
recording	desired	DVD discs
speed	channel

		K
{			B	POWER		TIMER
					ZOOM
		L				PROG.
REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD	.@/:	ABC	DEF
			g	1	2	3
			SKIP	GHI	JKL	MNO
			G	4	5	6
			SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
				7	8	9

DISPLAY SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
0

TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN

ENTER

K

{B

L

REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
	H	F	G
REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP

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Hint 1: Play back the recorded contents

You can select the title you want to play	Start Rec.	Stop/Start	Stop Rec.
back from a displayed menu, and immedi-
ately start to play back. Recorded contents
are easily accessible, with simple procedure	Title 1	Title 2
of choosing a title on a chapter on the
menu screen.
What are titles and chapters?	Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

The contents of DVD disc are generally

divided into titles.Titles may be further divided into chapters.

Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc

You will find editing discs is easy.This unit offers convenient editing 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

•Setting/clearing chapter markers

•Deleting titles or scenes

(Possible editing functions depend on the recording format and editing method.)

Original and Playlist (VR mode)

You can edit the recordings in Playlist without changing the original recordings. 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 original content.

Finalizing a Disc

•You need to record in video mode and finalize the disc to play it back on other players.

•Once you finalize a disc recorded in video mode, you cannot record or edit any information on the disc.

•Discs recorded in VR mode can still be edited after finalization.

Step 6: Stop the

record

REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
	H	F	G
REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP
		C

Wait for a moment.

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(Appears only in the VR mode)

C

This operation may take a while to be completed.

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Right after the purchase of the unit and whenever you move to a new area, we recommend to program available channels in your area using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the Setting menu.

Getting channels automatically

1

Hit [POWER].

2

Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected.

Refer to the table on page 13.

TV's original remote control

TV / VIDEO

*This button can be labeled as INPUT,AUX, etc.

3

Hit [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

4

Using [K / L], select

“Channel”. Hit [ENTER].

Channel menu will appear.

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Channel setting

5

Using [K / L], select “Auto

Preset”. Hit [ENTER].

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

CH 1

Auto Presetting Now

6

Hit [SETUP] to exit.

•[CH K / L] will switch among the memorized channels.

Note

POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE
1	ZOOM
		PROG.	A
	ABC
.@/:		DEF
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
4	5	6		3
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
7	8	9
DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP	6
	0
TOP MENU	MENU/LIST	RETURN	ENTER
	K			4
{			B
	L			5
REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
	H	F	G
REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP
		C

To select a channel

You can select a channel by directly entering channel number 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 threedigit number. (For example: 117, hit [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 hitting [0], [0], [1].To select “L2” by hitting [0], [0], [2]. Details are on page 34.

•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 ] or [SETUP] 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 can also add channels into memory.

1

Hit [SETUP] in the stop mode.

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

2

Using [K / L], select

“Channel”. Hit [ENTER].

Channel menu will appear.

3

Using [K / L], select “Manual

Preset”. Hit [ENTER].

Manual Preset menu will appear.

Manual Preset

CH 2

Add

Delete

Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

4

Select the channel number to

add or delete.		POWER	ZOOM	PROG.	OPEN/CLOSE
				TIMER
Press [{] or CH [L] to move					A
		.@/:	ABC	DEF
to a smaller channel number.
	5	1	2	3
Press [B] or CH [K] to move		GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
		4	5	6
to a larger channel number.		PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
• Use [{ / B] to move through		7	8	9
		DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
the channels one by one, includ-			0
		TOP MENU	MENU/LIST	RETURN	ENTER
ing the ones not in the channel
memory, while use [CH K / L]			K
to move through the channels		{			B
			L
only in the channel memory.		REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
Press the Number buttons to			h	B	g
		REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
select a channel number directly.		MONITOR
			H	F	G
		REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP
				C

5

Using [K / L], select “Add” or “Delete”. Hit [ENTER].

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

Manual Preset

CH 2

Add

Delete

6

Hit [SETUP] to exit.

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Selecting the TV stereo or SAP

You can select an audio channel to output from TV.

1

Hit [SETUP] in the stop mode.

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.

2

Using [K / L], select

“Advanced Setting Menu”. Hit [ENTER].

Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

4

Using [K / L], select “TV

Audio Select”. Hit [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

TV Audio Select

Stereo

SAP

The default is set as “Stereo”.

5

Using [K / L], select “Stereo” or “SAP”. Hit [ENTER].

3

Using [K / L], select

“Channel”. Hit [ENTER].

Channel menu will appear.

Stereo:

Outputs main-audio.

SAP (Secondary Audio Program):

Outputs Sub-audio.

Refer to the item in “Glossary” on page 76 for more information.

6

Hit [SETUP] to exit.

POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE
	ZOOM
		PROG.	A
.@/:	ABC	DEF
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
4	5	6
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
7	8	9
DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
	0
TOP MENU	MENU/LIST	RETURN	ENTER

		K
{			B
		L
REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
	H	F	G
REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP
		C

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6

2

3

4

5

Notes on TV channel audio

•If you want to record a TV program available in second audio or stereo on a DVD-RW/R, you have to select either Stereo or SAP in the Channel Preset screen beforehand. Refer to the following table to check an appropriate setting.

Selected	Broadcast	Disc	Audio
audio	audio	recording	output
Stereo	STEREO+SAP	STEREO	STEREO
	STEREO	STEREO	STEREO
	MONO+SAP	MONO	MONO
	MONO	MONO	MONO
SAP	STEREO+SAP	SAP	SAP
	STEREO	STEREO	STEREO
	MONO+SAP	SAP	SAP
	MONO	MONO	MONO

•You can only play back the disc in second audio if a TV program is available in second audio and you set “ TV Audio Select ” to “ SAP ”.

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Set the clock before you try the Timer Recording. If a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is available in your area, follow the Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow the Manual Clock Setting on page 22.

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

Hit [SETUP] in the stop mode.

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.

2

Using [K / L], select

“Advanced Setting Menu”. Hit [ENTER].

Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

3

Using [K / L], select “Clock”.

Hit [ENTER].

Clock menu will appear.

Getting started

Setting the clock

5

•If you do not know the PBS channel number in your area:

Using [K / L], select

“Auto”. Hit [ENTER].

The setting will be activated.

•If you know the PBS channel number in your area:

Using [K / L], select

“Manual”. Hit [ENTER].

Auto Clock Setting - Manual

Set Channel No.

CH 1

Using the Number buttons or [K / L], enter the PBS channel number. Hit [ENTER].

The setting will be activated.

•If you want to set the clock manually and cancel the auto clock setting function:

Using [K / L], select “OFF”.

Hit [ENTER].

The auto clock setting function will be canceled.

4

Using [K / L], select “Auto

Clock Setting”. Hit [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

Auto Clock Setting

OFF

Auto

Manual

6

Hit [SETUP] to exit.

7

Hit [POWER] to turn off the unit.

This unit will search for the clock 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 panel.

	POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE		start you Before
	7	ZOOM
			PROG.	A
						Connections
	DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3
	GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
	4	5	6		1
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
	7	8	9
		0			6
	TOP MENU	MENU/LIST	RETURN	ENTER		Getting
	{	K		B	2
		L			4	started
	REC SPEED	H	F	G
		REV	PLAY	FWD	3
		h	B	g
	REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
	MONITOR				5
	REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP
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Getting started

Setting the clock (cont’d)

Manual Clock Setting

1

Hit [SETUP] in the stop mode.

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

2

Using [K / L], select “Clock”.

Hit [ENTER].

When entering form Advance Setting Menu, clock menu will appear.

3

When entering form Advance Setting Menu, using [K / L], select “Clock Setting”. Hit [ENTER].

A clock setting window will appear.

Clock Setting

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

--: ----

Hit [ENTER] again.

Default date will appear.

4

Using [K / L], enter the date

(month / day / year).

Press [{ / B] to move the cursor.

Clock Setting

JAN/ 01 / 2005(SAT) 12: 00 AM

5

Using [K / L], enter the time

(hour / minute). Press [{ / B].

A cursor will move on AM or PM.

Clock Setting

JAN/ 01 / 2005(SAT)

12: 00 AM

6

Press [K / L] to select “AM” or “PM”. Hit [ENTER].

Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated. Although seconds are not displayed, they will be counted from zero.

POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE
	ZOOM
		PROG.	A
.@/:	ABC	DEF
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
4	5	6
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
7	8	9
DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
	0
TOP MENU	MENU/LIST	RETURN	ENTER

		K
{			B
		L
REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
	H	F	G
REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP
		C

1

7

2

3

4

5

6

7

Hit [SETUP] to exit.

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.

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Getting started

Setting the clock (cont’d)

Setting the daylight saving time

When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the unit clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October.

1

Hit [SETUP] in the stop mode.

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to STEP 3.

2

Using [K/ L], select “Advanced

Setting Menu”. Hit [ENTER].

Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

3

4

Using [K / L], select

“Daylight Saving Time”. Hit [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

Daylight Saving Time

ON

OFF

5

Using [K / L], select “ON” or

“OFF”. Hit [ENTER].

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

6

Hit [SETUP] to exit.

POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE
	ZOOM
		PROG.	A
.@/:	ABC	DEF
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH
4	5	6
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	REPEAT
7	8	9
DISPLAY	SPACE	CLEAR	SETUP
	0
TOP MENU	MENU/LIST	RETURN	ENTER

		K
{			B
		L
REC SPEED	REV	PLAY	FWD
	h	B	g
REC	SKIP	PAUSE	SKIP
MONITOR
	H	F	G
REC/OTR		STOP	CM SKIP
		C

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Using [K / L], select “Clock”.

Hit [ENTER].

discsPlaying

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

Clock menu will appear.

You can select the TV aspect ratio

to match the formats of what you

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MNO

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are playing back on the unit and

4

5

6

TOP MENU

MENU/LIST

RETURN

ENTER

6

Editing

The default is set as “4:3 Letter

Option window will appear.

your TV screen (4:3 standard or

Using [K / L], select “TV

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

REPEAT

1

7

8

9

16:9 widescreen TV).

Aspect”. Hit [ENTER].

DISPLAY

SPACE

CLEAR

SETUP

Box”.

0

TV Aspect

4:3 Letter Box

K

Hit [SETUP] in the stop

4:3 Pan & Scan

REC SPEED

REV

PLAY

FWD

3

Changing

1

{

B

2

16:9 Wide

L

mode.

g

4

the

h

B

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced

REC

H

F

G

Setting

MONITOR

SKIP

PAUSE

SKIP

Setting Menu will appear.

REC/OTR

STOP

CM SKIP

5

If Advanced Setting Menu is dis-

C

menu

played, proceed to STEP 3.

Refer to the Note on this page.

Note

2

Using [K / L], select a

If you have a standard TV:

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“Advanced Setting Menu”.

black bars appear on the top

Using [K / L], select

5

Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that

Hit [ENTER].

desired option. Hit [ENTER].

and bottom of the screen.

Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

6

Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a

3

full height picture with both

Hit [SETUP] to exit.

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If you have a widescreen TV:

“Playback”. Hit [ENTER].

Select “16:9 Wide”.

Playback menu will appear.

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