Funai FDR-90E Owners Manual

• Remote control (NA816UD) with two AA batteries
• RF cable (WPZ0901TM002 or WPZ0901CAB01)
• Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or
WPZ0102LTE01)
• Owner’s Manual (1VMN20268)
• Quick Use Guide (1VMN20269)
Owner's Manual
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
Before you start Connections
Getting started
Changing the SETUP menu
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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.funai.us
Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections. Refer to “Connections” on pages 13-15.
To r ecord a program easily, refer to “Easy DVD recording” on pages 16-17 after connections are completed.
(You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this DVD recorder.)
FDR-90E
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS
INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS INCLUSES
Owner’s Manual
DVD Recorder
Supplied Accessory
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Français
Precautions
Before you start
Laser Safety
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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 modifica-
tions 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.
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.
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.
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
Before you start Connections
Getting started
Changing the SETUP menu
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Before you start
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
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
ANTENNA LEAD WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
Precautions (cont’d)
Before you start
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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 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 DVD recorder are depending on the disc type or the recording mode. To specify for what disc type or recording mode each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.
Maintenance
SERVICING
• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 96-99 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.
CD
MP3
Symbol
DVD-V
DVD-V
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R
CD
CD
MP3
MP3
Video
VR
Description
Available to DVD Video discs
Avaialble to DVD-RW in Video mode
Avaialble to DVD-RW in VR mode
Available to DVD-R discs
Available to Audio CDs
Available to CD-R/RW discs with MP3 files
Ta b le of contents
Before you start
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
Before you start Connections
Getting started
Changing the SETUP menu
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Français
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Skipping TV commercials during play . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Spatializer setting (Virtual surround) . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Repeat/Random/Program playback . . . . . . . . . .56
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . . .58
Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Editing discs with Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Editing discs with VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode . . . . . . . .63
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) . .67
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Setting titles to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Releasing titles from protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . .76
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Editing DVD-R discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Changing the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . .87
Tour of the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Settings for Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Settings for Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Settings for Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Françaisl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
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
SETUP/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
DISPLAY menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . .14
When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with
only a few scrambled channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with
many scrambled channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
Guide channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) 29
Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Settings for the recording format to a blank disc . . .30
Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Checking the recording picture quality . . . . . . . . . .34
One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Hints for timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Timer recording using VCR Plus+®system . . . . .39
Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Features
Before you start
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Recording
This DVD recorder is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD-R, which is avail­able for recording once.You can choose either one for your convenience.
Up to 8 program recording:
You can program the DVD recorder to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly pro­gram recordings are also available.
One-touch timer recording:
You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time the REC/OTR button on the remote control or the REC button on the front panel pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 4 hours.The recording automatically stops when the record­ing time you set is reached.
The VCR Plus+ system:
You can program the automatic timer recording using the PlusCode programming numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV Guide magazine.
REC MONITOR:
You can confirm the picture quality for recording in the current recording speed which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, press REC SPEED button to set the desired recording mode.
Automatic Chapter marker setting:
Chapter markers will be put on recordings as you set in SETUP menu before attempting to record.
Automatic Title menu making:
The DVD recorder makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc which are recorded in Video mode.
Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode):
A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that you can edit titles in a Playlist as you prefer. An Original list is kept as it is.
Play Spatializer:
You can enjoy stereophonic virtual sound of Spatializer® N-2-2 ultra™ method provided by Desper Products, Inc.
Theater surround sound in your home:
When connecting the DVD recorder to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you are allowed to experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.
Quick search for what you want to watch:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.
Start to play from Original and Playlist:
Title playing is available from either an Original list or Playlist.
Editing Setting/Clearing chapter markers:
You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (VR mode)
Making your own Playlist:
With the original remains as it is, you can edit titles on various Playlist as you prefer. Putting names on titles Setting pictures for thumbnails Setting/clearing chapter markers Deleting parts of titles etc
Protecting titles:
To avoid editing or erasing titles, the protect function is useful when it is ON in the original list.
Compatibility Available for playing discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode):
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*.You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD play­ers.
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for record­ing on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM 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.
This DVD unit not only plays DVDs and CDs but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this DVD recorder.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc.
Spatializer® N-2-2 Ultra™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.
Functional overview
Before you start
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
Before you start Connections
Getting started
Changing the SETUP menu
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Français
7
Front Panel
1.POWER button
Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off.
If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode.
2.STOP C button
Press to stop play or recording.
3. REV H button
Press to skip to the previous chapter or track. Press and hold for
1.5 seconds to fast reverse.
4. PLAY B button
Press to start or resume play.
5. FWD G button
Press to skip to the next chapter or track. Press and hold for
1.5 seconds to fast forward.
6. CHANNEL L / K button
Press to change the channel up and down.
7. A OPEN/CLOSE button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
8.Disc tray
Place a disc when open.
9. Display
Refer to “Guide to Displays on the front panel” on page 12.
10. Remote control sensor
Receive signals from your remote control so that you can control the DVD recorder from a distance.
11. REC SPEED button
Press to switch the recording speed.
12. REC button
Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording.
13.AUDIO (L/R) input jacks (LINE2)
Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.
14. VIDEO input jack (LINE2)
Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.
15. S-VIDEO input jack (LINE2)
Use to connect the S-Video output of external equip­ment with an S-Video cable.
Rear Panel
OUT
TV ANTENNA
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
Y
VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
AUDIO
1
2
AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
O P T I C A L
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(L1)
S-VIDEO
L
R L
R
1362
10 9
7
485
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1.AC Power Cord
Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit.
2.AUDIO OUTPUT jacks 1, 2
Use to connect a TV monitor,AV receiver or other equipment with standard audio cables.
3. VIDEO OUTPUT jack
Use to connect a TV monitor,AV receiver or other equipment with a standard video cable.
4. S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack
Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor,AV receiver or other equipment with an S-Video cable.
5. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks
Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with component video cables.
6. TV ANTENNA IN jack
Use to connect an antenna.
7. TV ANTENNA OUT jack
Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor.
8. S-VIDEO INPUT jack(LINE1)
Use to connect the S-Video output of external equip­ment with an S-Video cable.
9. VIDEO INPUT jack(LINE1)
Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.
10.AUDIO INPUT jacks(LINE1)
Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.
11. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jacks
Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other equipment with digital input jacks with a digital coaxial cable or a digital optical cable.
Note
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to
the DVD recorder.
This unit does not have the RF modulator
.
POWER
S-VIDEO VIDEO
STOP REV PLAY FWD CHANNEL
OPEN/CLOSE
L - AUDIO - R
REC REC SPEED
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11
89
10
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Functional overview (cont’d)
Before you start
8
6. MENU/LIST button
Press to display the Disc menu. To change ORIGINAL and PLAYLIST on the TV screen. (VR mode only)
7. K / L / { / B buttons
Press to select items or set­tings.
8. RETURN button
Press to return to the previ­ously displayed menu screen.
9. REC MONITOR button
Press to check the video to be recorded before attempting.
10. SKIP H button
During playback, press to skip to the previous chapter or track. Or during play is paused, press to play reverse step by step.
SKIP G button
During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track. Or during playback is paused, press to play forward step by step.
1.POWER button
Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode.
2. VCR Plus+ button
Press to set a timer recording with the VCR Plus+ program­ming system. Press to display the timer program setting menu.
3. CLEAR button
Press to clear the password once entered or to cancel the programming for CD or to clear the selecting marker num­ber in the marker setup mode or to clear the program once entered in the timer recording setting mode,etc.
4. REPEAT button
Press to display the repeat setting menu.
5. CM SKIP button
During playback, press to skip the 30 seconds.
11. REV E button
During playback, press to play fast reverse. Or during playback is paused, press to play slow reverse.
12.STOP C button
Press to stop play or record­ing.
13.PAUSE F button
Press to pause play or recording.
14. OPEN/CLOSE A button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
15. Number buttons
Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title/chap­ter/track on display or a TV channel. Press to enter the VCR Plus+ programming number. Or press to enter values for the settings in the SETUP menu.
16. DISPLAY button
Press to display or change the on-screen display.
17. ZOOM button
During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen.
18.TOP MENU button
Press to display the top menu.
19. ENTER button
Press to confirm or select menu items.
20. SETUP button
Press to display the setup menu. During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 sec­onds to switch to the pro­gressive scanning mode or the interlace mode.
21. REC SPEED button
Press to switch the recording speed.
22. REC/OTR button
Press once to start a record­ing. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording.
23. CH K / L buttons
Press to change the channel up and down.
24. FWD D button
During playback, press to play fast forward. Or during playback is paused, press to play slow forward.
25. PLAY B button
Press to start or resume play.
Remote Control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
POWER
VCR Plus
RETURN
MONITOR
+
.@/:
GHI
PQRS
CLEAR
REC
SKIP
STOP PLAY
SPEED
PAU SE
OPEN/
CLOSE
14
ABC
DEF
JKL
MNO
15
TUV
WXYZ
SPACE
ZOOM
DISPLAYCM SKIPREPEAT
TOP MENUMENU/LIST
16
17
18
19
SETUP
20
REC
REC/OTR
21
22
CH
23
FWDREV
24
25
Functional overview (cont’d)
Before you start
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
Before you start Connections
Getting started
Changing the SETUP menu
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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 DVD recorder.
•Use within the operating range and angle as shown.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the DVD recorder.
• Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other equipment located close to the DVD recorder.
•Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control.
POWER
O P
E N /
C L O S
E
AB
C
JKL
TUV
DEF
MNO
WXYZ
SPACE
.@/:
GHI
PQ RS
CL
EA R
V C
R P l u s
+
ZOOM
D I S P
L A Y
C M
S K
I P
R
E P E
A T
T O
P M E
N U
N U / L I
S T
Installing batteries in the remote control
Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control.
2
1
3
Note:
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.
•Do not use different kinds of batteries together, although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.
•Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery com­partment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that is not going to be used for a month or more.
•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disas­semble batteries.
Within about 23feet (7m)
Remote control
60˚
Functional overview (cont’d)
Before you start
10
Guide to On Screen Menu
The DVD recorder uses the following types of display for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list, and DISPLAY, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play. DISPLAY also gives you some disc information for checking the status of the disc.
SETUP/DISC/CD menu
Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either of SETUP/DISC/CD by { / B button. Then, press ENTER button to display each menu. These provides entries to all main functions of the DVD recorder.
1. Playback:
To set up the DVD recorder to play discs as you prefer.
2. Recording:
To set up the DVD recorder to record to discs as you prefer.
3. Display:
To set up the OSD screen and the front display of the DVD recorder as you prefer.
4. Select Video:
To choose a line input to record to DVD discs from other video equipment.
5. Clock:
To set up the clock of the DVD recorder as you need.
6. Channel:
To make the channel setting of the DVD recorder as youprefer.
1. Edit:
Turns on a title list, (When a disc with VR mode is inserted, 'Original' or 'PlayList' is available.), which shows the recorded titles on the disc.
2. Format:
Allows you to erase all of the recorded content on the disc. The disc will be completely blank.
3. Finalize:
Allows you to finalize a disc recorded titles.
4. Disc Protect (VR mode only) :
Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording.
1. Random Play:
To set the random play program­ming.
2. Program Play:
To set the program playing.
“SETUP” is available only in the Stop mode.
“DISC” is available only when a DVD-R/RW disc is inserted into the DVD recorder. When a DVD-Video disc (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or the finalized DVD-R disc is insert­ed into the DVD recorder, you cannot select “DISC”.
“CD” is available only when an Audio CD disc or a CD-R/RW disc with MP3 files is inserted into the DVD recorder.
Setup Menu
Setup
1 2 3
4 5 6
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
1 2
Functional overview (cont’d)
Before you start
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
Before you start Connections
Getting started
Changing the SETUP menu
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DISPLAY menu
Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing.
Details are on page 44.
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 left/lndicates a channel num­ber.
3. Indicates a title number, chap-
ter number and the time elapsed of disc play.
4. Each icon means:
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DVD-RW
Video mode
SP 1:25 Rem.
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: Search
: Audio
: Subtitle
: Angle (except VR mode)
: Repeat
: Marker
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
: Spatializer
Functional overview (cont’d)
Before you start
12
Guide to Displays on the front panel
1. Current status of the DVD recorder
: Appears when a disc play
is paused.
: Appears when playing a
disc.
: Appears when the timer
programming has been set and is proceeding.
: Appears during recording
process.
: Appears when repeat play.
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.
Display message
4. Title/Track and Chapter mark
: Appears when indicating
a title/track number.
: Appears when indicating
a chapter number.
5. Displays the following
• Playing time / remaining time
• Current title / chapter / track number
• Recording time
• Clock
• Channel number
•OTR remaining time
6. : Appears in the after-
noon with the clock displaying.
7. :
Appears when the pro­gressive scan system is activated.
1. Appears when the DVD
recorder is powered on.
2. Appears when the DVD
recorder is powered off.
3. Appears when the disc tray is
opening.
4. Appears when the disc tray is
closing.
5. Appears when a disc is load-
ing in the disc tray.
6. Appears when recording data
is writing on to the disc.
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3 7
5
2
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
Before you start Connections
Getting started
Changing the SETUP menu
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Connection to a TV
Connections
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
OUT
TV ANTENNA
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
Y
VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
AUDIO
1
2
AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
O P T I C A L
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(L1)
S-VIDEO
L
R L
R
AUDIO IN
RL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
1
R L
OUTPUT
AUDIO
2
R L
or
S-VIDEO IN
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
PB/CB
Y
P
R/CR
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
Y
AUDIO OUT
TV
Basic Audio
Method 1 Method 2
Better picture Best picture
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Audio cable
(supplied)
S-Video
cable
(commercially
available)
Component Video cables (commercially available)
DVD Recorder
OUT
TV ANTENNA
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
Y
VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
AUDIO
1
2
AUDIOCOAXIAL
O P T I C A L
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(L1)
S-VIDEO
L
R L
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO IN VIDEO
RF Cable
(supplied)
Video Cable
(supplied)
Audio
Cable
(supplied)
(Back of TV)
Plug in the AC power cord of the DVD recorder.
or
Cable
Signal
or
Cable
Signal
Connect
Connect
ConnectConnect
Disconnect
Antenna
Antenna
(Back of DVD recorder)
(Back of TV)
3
2
1
6
4
5
Note
Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.
When progressive scanning mode is selected, no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack.
If your TV is compatible with 525p (480p) progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture;
You must select the connection Method 2 above and progressive scanning mode.To set the mode, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 sec­onds during DVD playback, so that “P.SCAN” will appear on the display of this unit.
If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning;
Use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN” is on the display of this unit. If not, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.
SETUP
RETURN
more than 3 seconds
during DVD playback
[Interlace mode]
[Progressive scanning mode]
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Connection to a cable box or satellite box
Connections
14
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.
When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled
channels
If you are using a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page.
With this setup:
•You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the DVD recorder.
•You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box or satellite box.
When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with many scrambled
channels
If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.
With this setup:
•You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box or satellite box. Be sure that the cable box or satellite box is turned on.
•You cannot record one channel while watching another channel.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM
OUT
TV ANTENNA
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
Y
VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
AUDIO
1
2
AUDIOCOAXIAL
O P T I C A L
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(L1)
S-VIDEO
L
R L
R
AUDIO IN VIDEO
RF cable (supplied)
Video cable
(supplied)
Audio
cable
(supplied)
(Back of TV)
Cable
Signal
Connect
Connect
ConnectConnect
(Back of DVD recorder)
2
1
3
4
IN
OUT
(Cable box or
Satellite box)
RF cable
OUT
TV ANTENNA
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
Y
VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
AUDIO
1
2
AUDIOCOAXIAL
O P T I C A L
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(L1)
S-VIDEO
L
R L
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO IN VIDEO
Video
cable
(supplied)
Audio
cable
(supplied)
(Back of TV)
Cable
Signal
ConnectConnect
(Back of DVD recorder)
RF cable
Connect
1
Connect
2
RF cable (supplied)
4
5
RF cable
IN
OUT
(Cable box or
Satellite box)
Connect
3
A
B
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
Before you start Connections
Getting started
Changing the SETUP menu
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Connection to an Audio System
Connections
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
OUTPUT
AUDIO
1
R L
OUTPUT
AUDIO
2
R L
Stereo system
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
O P T I C A L
or
AUDIO
Method 1
Analog audio input jacks
Digital audio input jacks
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Method 2
Audio cable
(supplied)
Audio Coaxial
Digital cable
(commercially
available)
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 92-93.)
• If output is DTS encoded audio, connect to a DTS decoder and set “DTS” to “ON” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP menu. (Refer to pages 92-93.)
• 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 or a DTS decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” and “DTS” to “OFF” 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 92-93.)
• 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 92-93.)
• 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.
• By hooking this unit up to the DTS decoder, you can enjoy 5.1 channel surround system which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible. 5.1 channel sur­round system is developed by the Digital Theater System, Inc.
Dolby Digital decoder, DTS
decoder, MD deck or DAT deck
DVD Recorder
Audio Optical
Digital cable
(commercially
available)
Optical cable (not supplied)
• Optical cable (not supplied) may be damaged when bent at sharp angles. Ensure cables are coiled in loops with a diameter of 15 cm or more when storing them.
• Use a cable which is 3 m or shorter.
• Insert cable plugs firmly into the connectors when making connections.
• If a plug has minor scratches or is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before inserting it into a connector.
Step 2: Insert a blank disc
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 3: Select the Recording speed
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 only.
(or)
* This unit cannot record on the fol-
lowing discs.
•DVD-R General Ver 2.0 / 8x
•DVD-RW Ver 1.2 / 2-4x CPRM com­patible
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 non­rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.
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 30-32.
* When you format, the entire contents on that disc will be erased.
DVD disc types
.
2
Turn on the unit
1
3
Loading
This operation may take a while to be recognized.
1
2
3
POWER
+
VCR Plus
POWER
+
VCR Plus
OPEN/ CLOSE
ABC DEF
.@/:
OPEN/ CLOSE
ABC DEF
.@/:
TUV WXYZ
PQRS
SPACE
CLEAR
ZOOM
DISPLAYCM SKIPREPEAT
TOP MENUMENU/LIST
REC
SPEED
STOP PLAY
PAUSE
SETUP
REC/OTR
CH
FWDREV
SP 2:01 Rem.
RETURN
REC
MONITOR
SKIP
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
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Easy DVD recording (Cont’d)
Getting started
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Step 5: Record to DVD discs
Step 4: Select the desired channel
Step 6:
Stop the Record
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 very easy.This 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 or scenes (VR mode)
Title Delete :This deletes an entire scene permanently from the disc. Scene Delete :This allows a user to edit within a specific scene (ex. commercials).
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.
Finalizing a Disc
• This will allow a disc that is recorded on our unit to be played back on a different DVD player- without finalization it will not be playable on another player.
After finalizing a disc if the recording was in video mode, you can not edit any information that is on that disc.
•If you have recorded in VR mode on DVD-RW disc then editing is still permitted after finalizing.
This operation may take a while to be completed.
.@/:
GHI
PQRS
SPACE
ZOOM
STOP PLAY
OPEN/
CLOSE
ABC
DEF
JKL
MNO
TUV
WXYZ
DISPLAYCM SKIPREPEAT
CH
FWDREV
CH 1
POWER
VCR Plus
+
CLEAR
SKIP
TOP MENUMENU/LIST
REC
SPEED
STOP PLAY
SETUP
REC/OTR
CH
RETURN
MONITOR
REC
SKIP
I
REC
REC
SKIP
STOP PLAY
SPEED
PAUSE
REC/OTR
CH
FWDREV
58%
MONITOR
Writing to Disc
Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2
Channel setting
Getting started
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All channels are stored in the DVD recorder when purchased. We recommend that you pro­gram available channels in your area using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the SETUP menu.
Getting channels auto­matically
1
Press POWER button to turn on the DVD recorder.
2
Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD recorder is connect­ed.
3
Press SETUP button to dis­play SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
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 DVD recorder 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 41.
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Setup Menu
Setup
Playback Setting
Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
Guide Channel Setting
TV Audio Select
Stereo
CH 18
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Channel setting (cont’d)
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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.Then a 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 > Channel Preset > Manual Preset
CH2
Add Delete
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Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
Guide Channel Setting
TV Audio Select
Stereo
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Channel setting (cont’d)
Getting started
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.
First, fill in the boxes on this page:
1. Write your local channel numbers in “TV Channel” column, which you can receive in your area by channel preset.
2. Write local TV stations corresponding TV Channel in “Call letters” column, and write guide channel numbers corresponding call letters in “Guide Channel” column, consulting your TV guide maga­zine or the TV listings of your local newspaper.
Now, compare the channel numbers you have writ­ten in the Guide Channel and TV Channel columns. You must set all of these channel numbers that don’t match using the following procedure before you program the automatic timer recording using the VCR Plus+ system.
• This setting only needs to be set once, but must be done again if you have moved to a different area and channel numbers have been changed.
Call letters (Local TV station)
Guide Channel (Guide channel number)
TV Channel (Local channel number)
Channel Line-Up Chart
Guide channel setting
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Setup
Playback Setting
Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
Guide Channel Setting
TV Audio Select
Stereo
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Channel setting (cont’d)
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Note
•To erase a TV channel, press { button at step 5-3.
4
Select “Guide Channel Setting” using
K / L buttons,
then press ENTER button.
Guide Channel Setting list will appear.
5
Assign channel numbers to the guide channels as neces­sary.
Look in your TV guide to see which channel numbers should be assigned to which guide channels.
1. Choose a guide channel num-
ber using
K / L buttons, then
press ENTER button.
A cursor will move to a TV chan­nel. If the channel you wish to set is
not on the screen, press
{ / B
buttons to change the displayed page until you reach the correct page.
2. Select an external input (L)
or CATV/TV (CH) using
{ /
B buttons.
3. Enter a TV channel using
K /
L buttons or number but-
tons, then press ENTER but­ton.
The channel number is assigned.
To continue assigning, repeat the steps 1-3.
6
Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu.
6
4 5
Setup> Channel Preset> Guide Channel Setting
Guide Channel
:
TV Channel
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH1
: :
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:
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:
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Selecting the TV stereo or SAP
Getting started
22
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 100 for more information.
6
Press SETUP button to exit.
1
2 3 4 5
6
Notes on TV channel audio
• When you record a TV program which has Stereo and Secondary Audio Programs on a DVD-RW/R, you have to select the TV chan­nel audio (Stereo or SAP) beforehand. Only the selected channel audio will be recorded. Refer to the following table to check an appropriate setting.
•As can be seen in the above table, if your TV channel audio is set to SAP and the recorded TV program has Stereo and Secondary Audio Programs, you can only view the program in the sub-audio.
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
Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
Guide Channel Setting
TV Audio Select
Stereo
Stereo
SAP
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Setup
Playback Setting
Setup > Channel Preset
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
Guide Channel Setting
TV Audio Select
Stereo
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Clock setting
Getting started
23
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 24-25.
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 chan­nel 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 DVD recorder.
This unit will search for the time only when the power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give this unit time to set the clock on the front display of the front panel.
Note
• The clock may set itself auto­matically after you connect the antenna/cable signal to this unit and plug in the power cord. In this case, the current time will appear on the front display on the front panel.
• The current time is not dis­played or the displayed clock is not correct, set the clock manually.
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Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
OFF
Auto
Auto Manual
Off
Setup Menu
Setup
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
OFF
Set Channel No.
Auto
Auto
CH1
Manual
Off
Playback Setting
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
ON
Clock setting (cont’d)
Getting started
24
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 button to move the cursor.
6
Enter the time (hour / minute) using
K / L buttons,
then press
{ / B buttons.
A cursor will move on AM or PM.
Note
Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds when you set the clock manu­ally.
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Setup Menu
Setup
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
- - - / - - / - - - - ( - - - )
- - : - -
Auto
ON
Playback Setting
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
ON
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)
12 : 00AM
Auto
ON
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)
09 : 24 AM
ON
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Clock setting (cont’d)
Getting started
25
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.
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 following steps.
5
Select “OFF” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.
6
Press SETUP button to exit.
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Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
ON
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
OFF
Auto
Auto Manual
Off
Clock setting (cont’d)
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26
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 DVD recorder clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October.
1
Press SETUP button to dis­play SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
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
Auto
ON OFF
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Setup
Playback Setting
Setup > Clock
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Auto
ON
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Selecting the TV aspect ratio
Getting started
27
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the DVD recorder and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Box” has been select­ed as the default.
1
Press SETUP button to dis­play SETUP/DISC menu.
SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Screen:
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”.
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Setup Menu
Setup > Playback
TV Aspect
Parental Lock
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
4:3 Letter Box
All
English
Original
OFF
ON
OFF
Setup > Playback
TV Aspect
Parental Lock
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
16:9 Wide
4:3 Letter Box
8
4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide
English Original
OFF
ON
OFF
Setup
Playback Setting
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Information on DVD recording
Recording
Information
This DVD recorder can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. When recording, you will need to select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode depending on the disc format.The disc format for DVD-R is always “Video format,” so a recording format will be “Video mode”. On the other hand, when recording to DVD-RW, a recording format will be “Video mode” or “VR mode” because a disc format is available between “Video Recording format” and “Video format” for DVD-RW.
* This unit cannot record on the following discs.
• DVD-R General Ver 2.0/8x
• DVD-RW Ver 1.2/2-4x CPRM compatible
About Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode
Video mode is the same recording format as DVD­Video discs purchased locally, so that you can play in most DVD players.To play in other DVD players, you will need to finalize (see page 42). Unless final­ized, you can play, record additionally or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW.You can record and edit repeatedly.
DVD players with are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.
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 DVD recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. Video that is “copy-once only” can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below). When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control informa­tion on screen.
What is “CPRM”?
CPRM is a copy protection system with scram­ble system regarding the recording of “copy once” broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. This DVD recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broad­cast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compati­ble with CPRM.
Logo Attributes
12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode):
DVD-RW
DVD-R
600 minutes (4.7GB)
12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB)
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
Disc type Disc format
Video mode
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
VR mode
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video mode
DVD-R
DVD-R
Functions
Playing, limited recording, limited editing
Playing, recording, Original/Playlist editing
Playing, limited recording, limited editing
Recording
Playing discs
Editing
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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)
After recording, you must finalize a disc in order to play on any other unit. (Refer to page 39.)
After finalizing:
• Once DVD-R/RW (Video mode) is finalized, you cannot record additionally or edit.
•Even if DVD-RW (VR mode) is finalized, you can record additionally to or edit.
• When DVD-R/RW (Video mode) is finalized, title menu will be created automatically.
To play in other DVD players, finalize discs recorded on this DVD recorder with the following condition.
Information on DVD recording (cont’d)
Note
• The audio and video quality gets poorer as the Recording time becomes longer.
This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-
RW discs.
•DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt of condensation on the player’s lens.
• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software pub­lisher for more detailed information.)
• Discs recorded in Video mode on this DVD recorder cannot record additionally using other DVD recorders.
Disc type / format
ver.1.1
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R
ver.1.1 CPRM compatible
ver.1.1
Video
ver.1.1 CPRM compatible
ver.2.0
Recordable Not Recordable
Copy-free Copy-once
Copy­prohibited
Playable
DVD recorder DVD player
Not Playable
Disc type Mode
DVD-R
ver.2.0
DVD-RW
ver.1.1 ver.1.1 CPRM compatible
Video mode
Video mode VR mode
Settings for the recording format to a blank disc
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Formatting a disc
Recording
When inserting a blank disc, the DVD recorder starts to initialize the blank disc. After that, you can record to the disc with the recording format selected in SETUP menu. You are allowed to set a specified time for chapter marks.
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
• The recording format setting is effective only for DVD-RW discs.You cannot change the recording format on a DVD-R disc. DVD-R discs will always be in Video mode.
You cannot mix two for­mats on one DVD-RW disc.When you load a disc once recorded before, the recording format cannot be changed even if you change it in SETUP menu.
• When inserting a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, the error message ("Disc Error") will appear.This DVD recorder is not compatible with a DVD+R/RW disc.
• PLAYLIST will be created automatically when recording on DVD-RW in VR mode.
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Video
DVD-RW
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VR
DVD-RW
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Setup > Recording
DVD-RW Recording Format
Auto Chapter
Timer Programming
Video mode
10 minutes
Setup Menu
Setup
Playback Setting
Setup > Recording
DVD-RW Recording Format
Auto Chapter
Timer Programming
Video mode DVD Player Compatibility mode. VR mode Editing possibility mode.
Video mode
VR mode
VR mode
10 minutes
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