FUNAI FDRV90E User Manual

Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder

FDRV-90E

Before you start Connections

Getting started

POWER

Supplied Accessory

• Remote control (NA817UD) with two AA batteries

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP/EJECT

REW F.FWD RECORD

PLAY

CHANNEL

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

DUBBING

SELECT

VCR

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS

INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS INCLUSES

• RF cable WPZ

0901TM002)

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• Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or

WPZ0102LTE01)

• Owner’s Manual (1VMN20226)

STOP PLAY RECORD

DVD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

• Quick Use Guide (1VMN20295)

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

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 unit.)

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Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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

ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

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.

MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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. _____________________

_____________________

Before you start

Precautions (cont’d)

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION:A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter,is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture- Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,and the like.

8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall,causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,and these openings must not be blocked or covered.The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No.70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-

porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.A)

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

ANTENNA LEAD WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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.

Before you start

Connections

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Others

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Before you start

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.

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

Moisture Condensation Warning

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

About Copyright

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

Notice for progressive scan outputs

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.

Symbol in this owner's manual

Many functions of this unit are depending on the disc type or the recording mode. To specify for what disc type or recording mode each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.

Symbol

DVD-V

DVD-RW

DVD-R

MP3

VCR

First: (Press:)

Video

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-R/RW discs with MP3 files

Available to VHS tapes Use only cassettes marked .

Indicates that you need to select the DVD

DVD

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

Indicates that you need to select the VCR

VCR

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

Maintenance

SERVICING

• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 101-104 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

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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

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If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

DISC HANDLING

• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

•

Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

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

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

1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a

good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,

please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.

NOTES:

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

• Clean video heads only when problems occur.

Before you start

Ta b le of contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VCR/DVD recorder Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SETUP/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Channel 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+

Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Skipping TV commercials during play . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Spatializer setting (Virtual surround) . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

system . . . . .39

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Repeat/Random/Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . . .60

Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Editing discs in VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode . . . . . . . .65

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

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) . .69

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Setting titles to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Releasing titles from protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . .78

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Editing DVD-R discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Changing the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . .89

Tour of the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Settings for Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Settings for Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Settings for Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Recording and One-touch timer recording . . . .98

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

RF converter output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Before you start Connections

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Others

Español

Français

Before you start

Features

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

Recording

VCR modeDVD mode

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

Up to 8 programs recording:

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

One-touch timer recording:

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time the REC/OTR button on the remote control or the RECORD button on the front panel pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached.

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.

Dubbing mode:

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

DVD mode

REC MONITOR:

You can confirm the picture quality for recording in the current recording speed which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, press REC SPEED button to set the desired recording mode.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

Chapter markers will be put on recordings as you set in SETUP menu before attempting to record.

Automatic Title menu making:

The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc which 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

DVD mode

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 unit 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 (VR mode):

Title playing is available from either an Original list or Playlist.

VCR mode

Quick search for what you want to watch:

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

Editing

DVD mode

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

DVD mode

Available for playing discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode):

Discs recorded in the 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.

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.

Front Panel

POWER

REW F.FWD RECORD

CHANNEL

SELECT

STOP PLAY RECORD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

DUBBING

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

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DVD

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DVD

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

PR/ C

OUT

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Functional overview

Before you start Connections

1.POWER button (DVD/VCR)

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

2. Cassette compartment (VCR)

Insert a tape here.

3. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)

Press to open or close the disc tray.

4. VCR SELECT indicator

This indicator appears when the VCR output mode is selected.

5.DVD SELECT indicator

This indicator appears when the DVD output mode is selected.

6. Disc tray (DVD)

Place a disc when open.

7.AUDIO (L/R) input jacks (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

8. VIDEO input jack (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

9. S-VIDEO input jack (LINE2) (DVD only)

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

10. RECORD button (DVD)

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

11. PLAY button (DVD)

Press to start or resume play.

12.STOP button (DVD)

Press to stop playback or recording.

Rear Panel

Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in DVD.

13. SELECT button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select the component you wish to operate.

14. DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

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

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

Press to change the channel up and down.

16. Display (DVD/VCR)

Refer to “Guide to Displays on the front panel” on page 12.

17. Remote control sensor (DVD/VCR)

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

18. RECORD button (VCR)

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

19.PLAY button (VCR)

Press to start playback.

20.STOP/EJECT button (VCR) EJECTbutton-

Press to remove the tape from the unit.

STOP button-Press to stop the tape motion. Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR.

21.F.FWD button (VCR)

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

22. REW button (VCR)

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

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

•

1.AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR)

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

2. S-VIDEO IN jack (LINE1)

(DVD only)

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only)

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

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

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

5.AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (DVD/VCR)

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

6. ANTENNA IN jack (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect an antenna.

7. ANTENNA OUT jack (DVD/VCR)

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

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

nent damage to the unit.

8. VIDEO OUT jack (DVD/VCR)

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

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

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

10. S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD only)

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

11.AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD only)

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

12. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks (DVD only)

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.

These jacks are useful only in DVD mode.

VCR functions

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Remote Control

.@/:

GHI

PQRS

REC

MONITOR

VIDEO/TV

REC

SPEED

STOP PLAY

PAUSE

OPEN/ CLOSE

DEF

ABC

MNO

JKL

WXYZ

TUV

SPACE

AUDIO DISPLAY

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

DVD

REC/OTR

FWDREW

POWER

VCR Plus

MODE

CM SKIP

ZOOM

CLEAR/ C.RESET

RETURN

POWER button (DVD/VCR)

VCR

SLOW

SKIP

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

2. VCR Plus+ button (DVD/VCR)

Press to set a timer recording with the VCR Plus+ programming system. Press to display the timer program setting menu.

SEARCH MODE button (VCR)

Press to call up the index or time search menu.

4. CM SKIP button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.

5. ZOOM button (DVD)

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

6. CLEAR/C.RESET button (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode Press to clear the password once entered, to cancel the programming for CD, 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.

• VCR mode Press to reset the tape counter.

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Functional overview (cont’d)

REC MONITOR button (DVD)

Press to check the video to be recorded before attempting.

MENU/LIST button (DVD)

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

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

Press to select items or settings.

10. RETURN button (DVD/VCR)

Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

11. VCR button

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

12. SLOW button (VCR)

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

13. SKIP H button (DVD)

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

SKIP G button (DVD)

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

14. REWE

button (DVD/VCR)

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

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

15.STOP C button (DVD/VCR)

Press to stop playback or recording.

16. PAUSE F button (DVD/VCR)

Press to pause play or recording.

17.

OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)

Press to open or close the disc tray.

18.

Number buttons (DVD/VCR)

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. Also press to enter values for the settings in the SETUP menu.

19.

20. AUDIO button (VCR)

21.

22. ENTER button

23.

24.

25. DVD button

26. REC SPEED button

27.

28.

29. FWD D button

30. PLAY B button

DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display or change the on-screen display.

During playback a HiFi video tape, press to change the AUDIO OUT setting “HIFI” and “MONO”.

TOP MENU button (DVD)

Press to display the top menu.

(DVD/VCR)

Press to confirm or select menu items.

SETUP button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display the setup menu. During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch to the progressive scanning mode or the interlace mode.

VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select VIDEO or TV position.

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

(DVD/VCR)

Press to switch the recording speed.

REC/OTR button (DVD/VCR)

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

CH K / L buttons (DVD/VCR)

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

• VCR mode Press to change the channel up and down. Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in slow motion of the tape. Also while playback is in still mode, you can adjust the picture blurred vertically.

(DVD/VCR)

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

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

(DVD/VCR)

Press to start or resume play.

Before you start

POWER

REW F.FWD RECORD

CHANNEL

SELECT

STOP PLAY RECORD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

DUBBING

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

VCR

DVD

SELECT

VCR

DVD

POWER

OPEN/ CLOSE

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

SPACE

.@/:

GHI

PQRS

VCR Plus

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

MONITOR

CLEAR/ C.RESET

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

RETURN

SKIP

STOP PLAY

FWDREW

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

SPEED

REC/OTR

VCR

VIDEO/TV

DVD

MODE

CM SKIP

ZOOM

SELECT button

DVD button

VCR button

DVD SELECT indicator

VCR SELECT indicator

Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start Connections

Installing batteries in the remote control

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

Note:

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Do not use different kinds of batteries together, although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

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

• Remove batteries from equipment that is not going to be used for a month or more.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction rules that apply in your country or area.

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

Using a remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

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

•Use within the operating range and angle as shown.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the unit.

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

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

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Remote control

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

VCR/DVD recorder Switching

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

VCR MODE

Press the VCR button on the remote control.

(Verify that the VCR SELECT indicator is lit.)

Press the DVD button on the remote control.

(Verify that the DVD SELECT indicator is lit.)

Note

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

• Pressing the SETUP or the VCR Plus+ but- ton switches the unit to the DVD mode.

DVD MODE

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Others

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Guide to On Screen Menu

This unit 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 pressing { / B buttons.Then, press ENTER button to display each menu. This provides entries to all main functions of the unit.

“SETUP” is available only in the Stop mode.

Setup Menu

Setup

1 2 3

4 5 6

Playback Setting

1. Playback:

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

2. Recording:

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

3. Display:

To set up the OSD screen as you prefer.

4. Select Video:

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

5. Clock:

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

6. Channel:

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

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

Disc Setting

Disc

Edit

Format

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

1 2 3

1. Edit:

Turns on a title list, (When a disc with VR mode is inserted, 'Original' or 'PlayList' is available.), which shows the recorded titles on the disc.

2. Format:

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

3. Finalize:

Allows you to finalize a disc recorded titles.

4. Disc Protect (VR mode only) :

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

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

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

Program Play

1 2

1. Random Play:

To set the random play programming.

2. Program Play(Audio CD only):

To set the program playing.

DISPLAY menu

)

DVD mode

First:

Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing.

Details are on page 46.

DVD

11 00:00:00

DVD-RW

Video mode

SP 1:25 Rem.

CH 1

Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

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.

3. Indicates a current channel

number.

4. Indicates a title number, chap-

ter number and the time elapsed of disc play.

2 3

5. Each icon means:

: Search

: Audio

: Subtitle

: Angle (except VR mode

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

: Spatializer

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Getting started

Recording Playing discs

VCR mode

First:

VCR

Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.

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1. Playback status of the current

tape.

2. Indicates a current channel

number and an audio status of the program.

3. Indicates a recording speed

only five seconds.

4. Indicates a Tape Counter.

5. Audio status of the current

tape.

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

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1 6

Functional overview (cont’d)

Guide to Displays on the front panel

1. Current status of the unit

: Appears when a disc or a

tape play is paused.

: Appears when playing a

disc or a tape.

: Appears when the timer

programming has been set and is proceeding.

: Appears during recording

process.

: Appears during repeat play.

Appears when a tape is in the unit.

Display message

2. Disc type and Current status of the unit

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

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

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

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

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

: Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process.

: Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.

3. Recording speed

Indicates the recording speed of the disc or the tape.

4. Title/Track and Chapter mark

: Appears when indicating

a title/track number.

: Appears when indicating

a chapter number.

5. Displays the following

• Playing time / remaining time

• Current title / chapter / track number

• Recording time

• Clock

• Channel number

• VCR tape counter

•OTR remaining time

6. : Appears in the after-

noon with the clock displaying.

7. :

Appears when the progressive scan system is activated.

1. Appears when the disc tray is

opening.

2. Appears when the disc tray is

closing.

3. Appears when a disc is loading

in the disc tray.

4. Appears when recording data

is writing on to the disc.

Connections

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

PR/ C

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(Back of TV)

Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.

Cable Signal

Connect

Disconnect

Antenna

(Back of this unit)

(Back of TV)

RF Cable (supplied)

Connect

DVD/VCR

ANTENNAINAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

PR/ C

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD/VCR

ANTENNAINAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

PR/ C

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR/ C

OUT

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

DVD/VCR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

PB/C

R/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

SETUP

RETURN

SLOW

REC

SPEED

REC/OTR

VCR

VIDEO/TV

DVD

Connection to a TV

Before you start Connections

Getting started

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

Basic Audio

Method 1

Good picture

Method 2 Method 3

Better picture Best picture

Recording Playing discs

Audio cable

(supplied)

Video cable (supplied)

This unit

VIDEO OUT

•

These jacks are useful only in DVD mode.

Note

AUDIO OUT

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

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

If your TV is compatible with 525p (480p) progressive scanning and you want

You must select the connection Method 3 above and progressive scanning mode.To set the mode, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 sec-

to enjoy that high quality picture;

onds 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.

S-Video cable (commercially available)

S-VIDEO OUT

Component Video cables (commercially available)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

more than 3 seconds

during DVD playback

[Interlace mode]

[Progressive scanning mode]

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

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Connections

DVD DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

RF Cable

(supplied)

(Back of this unit)

OUT

(Back of TV)

Cable

Signal

Connection A

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

DVD DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

RF Cable

(Back of TV)

OUT

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

Cable

Signal

Connection B

(Back of this unit)

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

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

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

•

If you use the VCR Plus+ programming system, set the Cable/TV channel to 03 or 04 (Cable Box/DBS output channel) for every VCR Plus+channel in the Channel Line-Up Chart.You must set the Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record; leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer recording. (Refer to page 20.)

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button.Then, press the CHANNEL buttons to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box).

• If noise appears on the TV screen

• If you use the channel 4, you will need to change this unit’s RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF converter output” on page 104.

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

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

,press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

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

• You may not view or record a scrambled channel.

o select channels of the cable box or satellite box

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

• Refer to “RF converter output” on page 104.

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

3) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button. Then select the channel you want to view or record.

• If noise appears on the TV screen

,press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

To playback a DVD disc or a tape

Before trying to playback DVD or tape, you MUST steps 1) to 2) above.

• Refer to “Playback” on pages 47-48, 98.

o view one channel while recording another

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

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

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.

Connections

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Connection to an Audio System

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

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

Before you start Connections

Method 1

Stereo system

Analog audio

Method 2 Dolby Digital decoder, DTS

decoder, MD deck or DAT deck

input jacks

AUDIO

Digital audio input jacks

Audio cable

(supplied)

Audio Optical

Digital cable

(commercially

available)

Audio Coaxial

Digital cable

(commercially

available)

This unit

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Note

• If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder and set “Dolby Digital” to “Stream” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP menu. (Refer to pages 94-95.)

•

(usefull only in

DVD mode)

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 94-95.)

• 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 94-95.)

• 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 94-95.)

•

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.

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.

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Others

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Getting started

Easy DVD recording

The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs.

Note:

Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.

Step 1:

Choose a disc type

There are several types of 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.

Step 2: Insert a blank disc

Turn on the unit

Open the disc tray

Close the disc tray

Remote Control

POWER

VCR Plus

POWER

VCR Plus

This operation may take a while to be recognized.

OPEN/ CLOSE

ABC DEF

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OPEN/ CLOSE

ABC DEF

.@/:

Step 3: Select the Recording speed

Select the DVD

mode

Select the recording

speed

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

VIDEO/TV

REC

SPEED

STOP PLAY

PAUSE

DVD

REC/OTR

SETUP

FWDREW

SP 2:01 Rem.

RETURN

VCR

SLOW

SKIP

DVD disc types

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.

Getting started

Easy DVD recording (Cont’d)

Before you start Connections

Step 4: Select the desired channel

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Step 5: Record to DVD discs

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

VIDEO/TV

REC

SPEED

STOP PLAY

SETUP

DVD

REC/OTR

RETURN

VCR

SLOW

SKIP

Step 6: Stop the Record

VCR

VIDEO/TV

DVD

REC

SLOW

REC/OTR

SPEED

SKIP

STOP PLAY

FWDREW

PAUSE

Writing to Disc

This operation may take a while to be completed.

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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.

Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2

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.

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Others

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All channels are stored in the unit

POWER

OPEN/ CLOSE

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JKL

TUV

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AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

MONITOR

CLEAR/

C.RESET

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

RETURN

SKIP

SLOW

REC

SPEED

REC/OTR

VCR

VIDEO/TV

DVD

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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

Press POWER button to turn on the unit.

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

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

Getting started

Channel setting

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

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

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

Guide Channel Setting

TV Audio Select

VCR DV D

Stereo

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

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

CH 18

Auto Presetting Now

Press SETUP button to exit.

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

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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.

Note

• If the auto presetting is can-

celled 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.

Adding/deleting channels

Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

Before you start Connections

The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory.You also may add channels into memory.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

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

ENTER button.

Manual Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH2

Add Delete

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.

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH18

Add Delete

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POWER

VCR Plus

MODE

CM SKIP

ZOOM

CLEAR/

C.RESET

RETURN

PQRS

MONITOR

VCR

SLOW

SKIP

STOP PLAY

.@/:

GHI

REC

VIDEO/TV

REC

SPEED

PAUSE

ABC

JKL

TUV

SPACE

AUDIO DISPLAY

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

DVD

REC/OTR

FWDREW

OPEN/ CLOSE

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

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Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Playback Setting

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

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

Guide Channel Setting

TV Audio Select

VCR DV D

Stereo

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 next channel number will appear so that you can continue adding or deleting channels.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Others

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Getting started

POWER

OPEN/

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JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

SPACE

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VCR Plus

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

MONITOR

CLEAR/

C.RESET

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

RETURN

SKIP

STOP PLAY

FWDREW

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

SPEED

REC/OTR

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VIDEO/TV

DVD

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Channel setting (cont’d)

Guide channel setting

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.

Remember:

If your cable box or satellite box is connected as in “Connection A” on page 14,TV Channel number must be channel 3 or 4 for every guide channel number.

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)

Channel Line-Up Chart

Guide Channel (Guide channel number)

TV Channel (Local channel number)

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

Setup

Playback Setting

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

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

Guide Channel Setting

TV Audio Select

VCR DV D

Stereo

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Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

Before you start Connections

Select “Guide Channel Setting” using K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

Guide Channel Setting list will appear.

Setup> Channel Preset> Guide Channel Setting

Guide Channel

TV Channel

CH1

: :

CH---

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 number 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 buttons,

then press ENTER button.

The channel number is assigned.

Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu.

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POWER

VCR Plus

MODE

CM SKIP

ZOOM

CLEAR/

C.RESET

RETURN

PQRS

MONITOR

VCR

SLOW

SKIP

STOP PLAY

.@/:

GHI

REC

VIDEO/TV

REC

SPEED

PAUSE

ABC

JKL

TUV

SPACE

AUDIO DISPLAY

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

DVD

REC/OTR

FWDREW

OPEN/

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Others

To continue assigning, repeat the steps 1-3.

Note

•To erase a TV channel, press { button at step 5-3.

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Selecting the TV stereo or SAP

You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “Stereo” has been selected as the default.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Getting started

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

press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

Guide Channel Setting

TV Audio Select

VCR DV D

Stereo

SAP

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 106 for more information.

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POWER

VCR Plus

MODE

CM SKIP

ZOOM

CLEAR/

C.RESET

RETURN

PQRS

MONITOR

VCR

SLOW

SKIP

STOP PLAY

.@/:

GHI

REC

VIDEO/TV

REC

SPEED

PAUSE

OPEN/

DEF

ABC

MNO

JKL

WXYZ

TUV

SPACE

AUDIO DISPLAY

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

DVD

REC/OTR

FWDREW

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Playback Setting

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

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

Guide Channel Setting

TV Audio Select

VCR DV D

Stereo

Press SETUP button to exit.

Notes on TV channel audio

• When you record a TV program which has Stereo and Secondary Audio Programs on a DVD-RW/R or a tape, 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.

Selected Broadcast Disc/tape 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

• 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.

Set the clock before you try the

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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.

Getting started

Clock setting

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

press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

OFF

Auto

Auto Manual

Off

Before you start Connections

Getting started

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

Select “SETUP”using tons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

{ / B

but-

• 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.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

Enter your PBS channel number using Number or K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

VCR DVD

OFF

Set Channel No.

Auto

CH1

Manual

Off

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Recording Playing discs

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Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

K / L / { / B

VCR DVD

Auto

Select “Clock” using buttons, then press ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Press POWER button to turn off the unit.

This unit will search for the time only when the power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give this unit time to set the clock on the display of the front panel.

Note

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

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

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Manual Clock Setting

POWER

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AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

MONITOR

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TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

RETURN

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STOP PLAY

FWDREW

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

SPEED

REC/OTR

VCR

VIDEO/TV

DVD

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Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Getting started

Clock setting (cont’d)

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

ENTER button.

A clock setting window will appear.

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

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

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Auto

- - : - -

VCR DVD

Auto

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

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

Press ENTER button again.

Default date will appear.

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

Press { / B buttons to move the cursor.

12 : 00AM

VCR DVD

Auto

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)

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

Press { / B buttons to move the cursor.

09 : 24 AM

VCR DVD

Auto

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)

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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.

Getting started

POWER

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VCR Plus

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

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CLEAR/

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TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

RETURN

SKIP

STOP PLAY

FWDREW

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

SPEED

REC/OTR

VCR

VIDEO/TV

DVD

MODE

CM SKIP

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TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

RETURN

SKIP

STOP PLAY

FWDREW

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

SPEED

REC/OTR

VCR

VIDEO/TV

DVD

Clock setting (cont’d)

Before you start Connections

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

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

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

Auto

Press SETUP button to exit.

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

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

When “Auto Clock Setting” is selected to “Auto” or “Manual”, change it to “OFF” as following steps.

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

Select “Auto Clock Setting”

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

VCR DVD

OFF

Auto

Auto Manual

Off

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

Press SETUP button to exit.

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Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

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Setting the daylight saving time

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

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

Getting started

Clock setting (cont’d)

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

then press ENTER button.

Daylight Saving Time options will appear.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

Auto

ON OFF

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

ENTER button.

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

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POWER

VCR Plus

MODE

CM SKIP

ZOOM

CLEAR/

C.RESET

RETURN

PQRS

MONITOR

VCR

SLOW

SKIP

STOP PLAY

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GHI

REC

VIDEO/TV

REC

SPEED

PAUSE

OPEN/

DEF

ABC

MNO

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WXYZ

TUV

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AUDIO DISPLAY

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

DVD

REC/OTR

FWDREW

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

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

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

Auto

Press SETUP button to exit.

You can select the TV aspect ratio

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SETUP

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to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Box” has been selected as the default.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

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

Getting started

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

Playback menu will appear.

Setup > Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Digital Out

Dynamic Range Control

Fast Forward with Audio

DVD

4:3 Letter Box

All

English

Original

OFF

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

button.

Option window will appear.

Setup > Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Digital Out

Dynamic Range Control

Fast Forward with Audio

DVD

16:9 Wide

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide

English Original

OFF

Refer to the Note on this page.

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

ENTER button.

Press SETUP button to exit.

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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”.

Before you start Connections

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

Others

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Recording

Information on DVD recording

Information

This unit can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. When recording, you will need to select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode depending on the disc format.The disc format for DVD-R is always “Video format,” so a recording format will be “Video mode”. On the other hand, when recording to DVD-RW, a recording format will be “Video mode” or “VR mode” because a disc format is available between “Video Recording format” and “Video format” for DVD-RW.

Logo Attributes

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

DVD-RW

DVD-R

* 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 44). If not finalized, you can play, record additionally or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW.You can record and edit repeatedly.

DVD players with are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.

600 minutes (4.7GB)

12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB)

Recording speed

Yo u can select a recording speed among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording speed you select as follows.

Recording speed

XP (1H)

SP (2H)

LP (4H)

EP (6H)

SLP (8H)

SEP (10H)

Recording time *

60 min

120 min

240 min

360 min

480 min

600 min

Video/Sound Quality

* This table is designed for a new single-sided 12cm

disc as the standard.The recording time are estimates and actual recording time may differ.

* The audio and video quality is getting poorer as

the recording time becomes longer.

Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, the unit will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. Video that is “copy-once only” can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below). When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen.

Disc type Disc format

Video mode

Video

DVD-RW

DVD-R

VR mode

DVD-RW

Video mode

DVD-R

Functions

Playing, limited recording, limited editing

Playing, recording, Original/Playlist editing

Playing, limited recording, limited editing

What is “CPRM”?

CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of “copy once” broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Recording

Information on DVD recording (cont’d)

Before you start Connections

Information on copy control

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

Disc type / format

ver.1.1

DVD-RW

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

Note

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

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This unit 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 or condensation on the unit’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 unit cannot record additionally using other DVD recorders.

Copyprohibited

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 44.)

Playable

L - AUDIO - R

This Unit DVD player

Not Playable

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 unit with the following condition.

Disc type Mode

DVD-R

ver.2.0

DVD-RW

ver.1.1 ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

Video mode

Video mode VR mode

Getting started

Recording Playing discs

Editing

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions

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Recording

POWER

OPEN/

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

SPACE

.@/:

GHI

PQRS

VCR Plus

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

MONITOR

CLEAR/

C.RESET

TOP MENUMENU/LIST

SETUP

RETURN

SKIP

STOP PLAY

FWDREW

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

SPEED

REC/OTR

VCR

VIDEO/TV

DVD

MODE

CM SKIP

ZOOM

Formatting a disc

Settings for the recording format to a blank disc

Video

DVD-RW

When inserting a blank disc, the unit starts to initialize the blank disc. After that, you can record to the disc with the recording format selected in SETUP menu. You are allowed to set a specified time for chapter marks.

DVD-RW

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

ENTER button.

Recording menu will appear.

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming

Dubbing Mode

DVD

Video mode

10 minutes

VCR DVD

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

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

then press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

2 3

4 5

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming

Dubbing Mode VCR DVD

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

DVD

Video mode

VR mode

10 minutes

Video mode has been selected as the default.

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.

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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 unit 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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