FUNAI FDRV90E User Manual

Owner’s Manual

DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder

FDRV-90E

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER
	CHANNEL	DUBBING	SELECT
REW	F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD		STOP	PLAY RECORD
				S-VIDEO	VIDEO	L - AUDIO - R
		VCRVCR	DVDDVD

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

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS

INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS INCLUSES

Supplied Accessory

• Remote control	• RF cable	• Audio/Video cables
(NA817UD)	(WPZ0901TM002)	(WPZ0102TM015 or
with two AA batteries		WPZ0102LTE01)

•Owner’s Manual (1VMN20226)

Owner's Manual

•Quick Use Guide (1VMN20295)

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 record a program easily, refer to “Easy DVD recording” on pages 16-17 after connections are completed.

(You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.)

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

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

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

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

Laser Safety

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

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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

FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2)Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3)Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4)Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

•Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.

•You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. Contact your council for details.

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Serial No.Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. _____________________

Serial No. _____________________

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

8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold

with the product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac-

turer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may

cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 9.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING	ANTENNA
	LEAD
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMP
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
S2898A	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

14.Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

20.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22.Heat - This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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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

Video

DVD-RW

VR

DVD-RW

DVD-R

CD

MP3

VCR

First: DVD (Press:)

First: VCR (Press:)

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

Indicates that you need to select the 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

•Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

CLEANING DISCS

•When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

CLEANING THE DISC LENS

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

DISC HANDLING

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

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

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

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

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Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.2
Table 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+® system . . .	. .39
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

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 RF converter output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

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

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

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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

DVD mode VCR 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.

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Front Panel	1	2	3	4 5	6
			OPEN/CLOSE
	POWER
		CHANNEL	DUBBING	SELECT
	REW	F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD		STOP	PLAY RECORD
					S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R
				VCR DVD

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16

15

14

13

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10 9

8

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1.

POWER button (DVD/VCR)

Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in DVD.

Press to turn the unit on and off.

13.

SELECT button (DVD/VCR)

If timer programmings have been set, press to set the

Press to select the component you wish to operate.

unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timer

14.

DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

standby mode, then turn the unit on.

Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication

2.

Cassette compartment (VCR)

which you set in the SETUP menu.

Insert a tape here.

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

3. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)

Press to change the channel up and down.

Press to open or close the disc tray.

16. Display (DVD/VCR)

4.

VCR SELECT indicator

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

This indicator appears when the VCR output mode is selected.

17. Remote control sensor (DVD/VCR)

5.

DVD SELECT indicator

Receive signals from your remote control so that you

This indicator appears when the DVD output mode is selected.

can control the unit from a distance.

6.

Disc tray (DVD)

18. RECORD button (VCR)

Place a disc when open.

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to

7.

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

start a One-Touch Recording.

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

19. PLAY button (VCR)

8.

VIDEO input jack (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Press to start playback.

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

20. STOP/EJECT button (VCR)

9.

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

EJECTbutton-Press to remove the tape from the unit.

Use to connect the S-Video output of external equip-

STOP button-Press to stop the tape motion.

ment with an S-Video cable.

Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR.

10. RECORD button (DVD)

21. F.FWD button (VCR)

Press once to start a recording.

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture

Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording.

rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search)

11. PLAY button (DVD)

22. REW button (VCR)

Press to start or resume play.

Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly

12. STOP button (DVD)

in reverse during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)

Press to stop playback or recording.

1	2	3	4	5	6
Rear Panel
				DVD/VCR
		COMPONENT	AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA
		VIDEO OUT			IN
	DVD	Y	L	L
DIGITAL	AUDIO
AUDIO OUT	OUT
	S-VIDEO
OPTICAL COAXIAL	L	PB/	R	R
		CB
	IN		VIDEO IN	VIDEO OUT	OUT
	R	PR/
		CR
	OUT					• These jacks are
12	11 10		9	8	7	useful only in
						DVD mode.

1.		AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR)	8.	VIDEO OUT jack (DVD/VCR)
		Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit.		Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other
2.		S-VIDEO IN jack (LINE1) (DVD only)		equipment with a standard video cable.
		Use to connect the S-Video output of external equip-	9.	VIDEO IN jack (LINE1) (DVD/VCR)
		ment with an S-Video cable.		Use to connect external equipment with a standard
3.		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only)		video cable.
		Use to connect a TV monitor with component video	10. S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD only)
		inputs with component video cables.		Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor, AV
4.		AUDIO IN jacks (LINE1) (DVD/VCR)		receiver or other equipment with an S-Video cable.
		Use to connect external equipment with standard	11. AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD only)
		audio cables.		Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other
5.		AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (DVD/VCR)		equipment with standard audio cables.
		Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other	12. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)
		equipment with standard audio cables.		jacks (DVD only)
6.		ANTENNA IN jack (DVD/VCR)		Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder,
		Use to connect an antenna.		DTS decoder or other equipment with digital input
7.		ANTENNA OUT jack (DVD/VCR)		jacks with a digital coaxial cable or a digital optical
		Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal		cable.
		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-
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Remote Control							7.
								REC MONITOR button (DVD)
								Press to check the video to be
	POWER			OPEN/				recorded before attempting.
				CLOSE
1					17		8.	MENU/LIST button (DVD)
	VCR Plus+	.@/:	ABC	DEF
2								Press to display the Disc menu.
	SEARCH	GHI	JKL	MNO				Press to change ORIGINAL
	MODE				18
3
								and PLAYLIST on the TV
4	CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM		SPACE					screen.
5	CLEAR/	REC			19		9.	(VR mode only)
7 6	C.RESET MONITOR AUDIO			DISPLAY				K / L / { / B buttons
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU	21	20		(DVD/VCR)
8						22		Press to select items or settings.
9							10. RETURN		button
								(DVD/VCR)
	RETURN			SETUP				Press to return to the previ-
10	VCR	VIDEO/TV		DVD	2324		11.	ously displayed menu screen.
11	SLOW	SPEED REC/OTR			25	26		VCR button
								Press to activate the remote
			REC
12					27			control in VCR mode. (Refer
	SKIP			CH
13					28			to page 9.)
	STOP		PLAY					Press to select the VCR out-
	REW			FWD
								put mode.
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		15	30	12.	SLOW button (VCR)
		16			During playback, press to view
					the video tape in slow motion.
	1.	POWER button (DVD/VCR)		13. SKIP H button (DVD)
					During playback, press to skip to
		Press to turn the unit on and off.
					the previous chapter or track.
		If timer programmings have
					Also during pause, press to play
		been set, press to set the unit
					reverse step by step.
		in timer-standby mode. Press
					SKIP G button (DVD)
		to cancel the timer standby
					During playback, press to skip to
		mode, then turn the unit on.
	2.				the next chapter or track.
		VCR Plus+ button
					Also during pause, press to play
		(DVD/VCR)
					forward step by step.
		Press to set a timer recording
				14. REWE button (DVD/VCR)
		with the VCR Plus+ program-
				• DVD mode
		ming system.
					During playback, press to play
		Press to display the timer
					fast reverse or during pause,
		program setting menu.
					press to play slow reverse.
	3. SEARCH MODE button (VCR)
				• VCR mode
		Press to call up the index or
					Press to rewind the tape or
		time search menu.
					to view the picture rapidly in
	4. CM SKIP button (DVD)
					reverse during the playback
		During playback, press to skip
					mode.
		30 seconds.
				15. STOP C button
	5. ZOOM button (DVD)
					(DVD/VCR)
		During playback, press to
					Press to stop playback or
		enlarge the picture on the
					recording.
		screen.
	6.			16. PAUSE F button
		CLEAR/C.RESET button
					(DVD/VCR)
		(DVD/VCR)

	• DVD mode	Press to pause play or
		recording.
	Press to clear the password once
		17. OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)
	entered, to cancel the program-
		Press to open or close the
	ming for CD, to clear the select-
		disc tray.
	ing marker number in the marker
		18. Number buttons (DVD/VCR)
	setup mode or to clear the pro-
		Press to select channel numbers.
	gram once entered in the timer
		Press to select a title/chapter/track
	recording setting mode,etc.
		on display or a TV channel.
	• VCR mode
		Press to enter the VCR Plus+
	Press to reset the tape counter.
		programming number.
		Also press to enter values for
		the settings in the SETUP menu.

19. DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display or change the on-screen display.

20.AUDIO button (VCR)

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

21. TOP MENU button (DVD)

Press to display the top menu.

22. ENTER button (DVD/VCR)

Press to confirm or select menu items.

23. 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.

24.VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select VIDEO or TV position.

25.DVD button

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

Press to select the DVD output mode.

26.REC SPEED button (DVD/VCR)

Press to switch the recording speed.

27. REC/OTR button (DVD/VCR)

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

28. 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.

29. FWD D button

(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.

30.PLAY B button

(DVD/VCR)

Press to start or resume play.

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Installing batteries in the remote control Using a remote control

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

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2

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 rules that apply in your country or area.

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

VCR/DVD recorder Switching

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.

Within about 23feet (7m)

60˚

Remote control

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

VCR MODE

Press the VCR button on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR SELECT indicator is lit.)

DVD MODE

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+ button switches the unit to the DVD mode.

SELECT button

SELECT

VCR DVD DVD button VCR button

DVD SELECT indicator

VCR SELECT indicator

POWER				OPEN/
				CLOSE
VCR Plus+		.@/:	ABC	DEF
SEARCH		GHI	JKL	MNO
MODE
CM SKIP	PQRS		TUV	WXYZ
ZOOM			SPACE
CLEAR/		REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
C.RESET	MONITOR
MENU/LIST				TOP MENU
RETURN				SETUP
VCR		VIDEO/TV		DVD
SLOW		REC
		SPEED REC/OTR
SKIP				CH
	STOP		PLAY
REW				FWD
		PAUSE

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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.

“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”.

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

Setup Menu

Disc Setting

CD Playback Mode

Setup
1	2	3
4	5	6

Playback Setting

Disc

Edit

Format

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

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2

3

4

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

Program Play

1

2

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:

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(Audio CD only):

To set the program playing.

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

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DISPLAY menu					1. Indicates a disc type and a
DVD mode
					format mode.
First:
	DVD				Note:
					In some descriptions on this
Press DISPLAY button to call up					manual, only one disc type is
the display menu.This menu will					indicated as an example.
give you the information on the					2. Indicates a recording mode
playing disc. Some operations are					and possible recording time
available while disc is playing.					left.
					3. Indicates a current channel
Details are on page 46.					number.
	4		1		4. Indicates a title number, chap-
					ter number and the time
1	1	00:00:00	DVD-RW		elapsed of disc play.
			Video mode	2
			SP 1:25 Rem.
	5		CH 1	3

5.Each icon means:

: Search

:Audio

: Subtitle

:Angle (except VR mode)

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

: Spatializer

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VCR mode

First: VCR

Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.

1

2

CH21

SP

0:00:00

HIFI

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.

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4

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4 2

	1	3
	6
		7

5

1. Current status of the unit	2. Disc type and Current
: Appears when a disc or a	status of the unit
tape play is paused.	: Appears when an audio CD
: Appears when playing a	or a disc with MP3 files is
disc or a tape.	inserted in the disc tray.
: Appears when the timer	: Appears when a DVD disc
programming has been	is inserted in the disc tray.
set and is proceeding.	Appears when the timer
: Appears during recording	recording is proceeding in
process.	DVD.
:	Appears when DVD is in
Appears during repeat	the timer recording stand-
play.	by mode.
:	:
Appears when a tape is in	Appears when a DVD-R disc
the unit.	is inserted in the disc tray.
	:
	Appears when a DVD-
	RW disc is inserted in
	the disc tray.
	: Appears when the timer
	recording is proceeding in
	VCR.
	Appears when VCR is in
	the timer recording stand-
	by mode.
	:
	Appears during VCR to DVD
	duplication process.
	:
	Appears during DVD to VCR
	duplication process.
Display message
1	3

2

4

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 afternoon 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.

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Antenna	Cable	(Back of TV)
	Signal

(Back of TV)	3
or
	Connect
	RF Cable
	(supplied)
1

Disconnect				DVD/VCR
		COMPONENT		IN
		VIDEO OUT	AUDIO IN	AUDIO OUT ANTENNA
	DVD	Y	L	L
DIGITAL	AUDIO
AUDIO OUT	OUT
	S-VIDEO	PB/
	L		R	R
OPTICAL COAXIAL		CB
	IN		VIDEO IN	VIDEO OUT
	R	PR/
		CR
	OUT

	(Back of this unit)
4	Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.

Antenna

Cable

Signal

or

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

					Method 1	Method 2	Method 3
			Basic Audio		Good picture	Better picture	Best picture
	TV
							COMPONENT
				AUDIO IN	VIDEO IN	S-VIDEO IN	VIDEO IN
							Y
							PB/CB
							PR/CR
	Audio cable				Video	S-Video	Component
					cable	cable
		(supplied)
					(supplied)	(commercially	Video cables
						available)	(commercially
This unit							available)
							DVD
				DVD/VCR	DVD/VCR		COMPONENT
				AUDIO OUT			VIDEO OUT
							Y
						DVD
				L
			DVD/VCR
	COMPONENT	AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA
AUDIO	VIDEO OUT			IN		S-VIDEO	PB/
DVD	Y	L	L
OUT	S-VIDEO
				R			CB
L	P /	R	R
	C
	IN	VIDEO IN	VIDEO OUT	OUT
R	P /				VIDEO OUT
	OUT
	C						PR/
							CR
						OUT
				or	VIDEO OUT	S-VIDEO OUT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

						DVD
				DVD/VCR		AUDIO
		COMPONENT	AUDIO IN	AUDIO OUT ANTENNA		OUT
		VIDEO OUT			IN
	DVD	Y	L	L
DIGITAL	AUDIO
AUDIO OUT	OUT	S-VIDEO
	L	P /	R	R		L
OPTICAL COAXIAL		C
		IN	VIDEO IN	VIDEO OUT	OUT
	R	P /
		C
		OUT
						R

	• These jacks are useful	AUDIO OUT
	only in DVD mode.

Note

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

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

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

You must select the connection Method 3 above and progressive scanning mode.To set the mode, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that “P.SCAN” will appear on the display of this unit.

If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning;

Use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN” is on the display of this unit. If not, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.

RETURN

SETUP

VCR VIDEO/TV DVD

REC

SLOW SPEED REC/OTR

more than 3 seconds during DVD playback [Interlace mode]

[Progressive scanning mode]

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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, press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

•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.

Connection B

	DVD		DVD/VCR
	UDIO S-VIDEO	COMPONENT	ANTENNA
	OUT	VIDEO OUT	IN
		Y
Cable	L
	R	PR
		IN	OUT
Signal
		OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

(Back of this unit)

(Cable box or Satellite box)

IN	OUT

(Back of TV)

RF Cable

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.

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1) 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.

To 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.

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Connections

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

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

Method 1

Stereo system

Analog audio input jacks

AUDIO

Audio cable (supplied)

This unit

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT	L
	R
	or
	DVD
	AUDIO
	OUT
	L

R

(usefull only in DVD mode)

Method 2

Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder, MD deck or DAT deck

OPTICAL	COAXIAL	Digital audio
		input jacks
Audio Optical		Audio Coaxial
Digital cable	or	Digital cable
(commercially		(commercially
available)		available)

DIGITAL

DVD

AUDIO OUT DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

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.)

•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.

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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.

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Easy DVD recording

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

Note:

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

Step 1: Choose a disc type

There are several types of 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 following 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:			Step 3:
	Insert a blank			Select the
	disc			Recording speed
	1		Turn on the unit
					1		Select the DVD
	2		Open the disc tray				mode
	3		Close the disc tray		2		speedSelect the recording
	Remote Control

1	MENU/LIST	TOP MENU
OPEN/	2
CLOSE

VCR Plus+ .@/:	ABC	DEF	1
SEARCH			RETURN

POWER		OPEN/	3
		CLOSE
VCR Plus+ .@/:	ABC	DEF
SEARCH

Loading

This operation may take a while to be recognized.

VCR	VIDEO/TV	DVD
SLOW	REC	REC/OTR
	SPEED
SKIP
STOP			2
REW		FWD

PAUSE

SP 2:01 Rem.

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.

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Step 4:	Step 5:		Step 6:
Select the desired	Record to DVD		Stop the Record
channel	discs
			VCR VIDEO/TV DVD
			REC
	MENU/LIST	TOP MENU	SLOW SPEED REC/OTR

			OPEN/			SKIP	CH
POWER
			CLOSE
						STOP	PLAY
VCR Plus+	.@/:	ABC				REW
SEARCH	GHI	JKL		RETURN		SETUP
MODE
CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	VCR	VIDEO/TV	DVD
ZOOM		SPACE		SLOW	REC	REC/OTR
					SPEED

CLEAR/	REC	SKIP	CH
C.RESET	MONITOR AUDIO DISPLAY

58%

STOP

PLAY

Writing to Disc

SKIP	CH
STOP	PLAY
REW	FWD

CH 1

	I	This operation may take
		a while to be completed.

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 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 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 playerwithout 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.

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All channels are stored in the unit 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 unit.

Getting started

4

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

2

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

3

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen:

Setup Menu

5

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

ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

		Setup > Channel Preset	VCR	DVD
		Auto Preset
		Manual Preset
		Guide Channel Setting
		TV Audio Select	Stereo

6

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

ENTER button.

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

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Auto Presetting Now

7

Press SETUP button to exit.

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

1	POWER				OPEN/
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	SEARCH		GHI	JKL	MNO
	MODE
	CM SKIP	PQRS		TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM			SPACE
	CLEAR/		REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST				TOP MENU
4
5	RETURN				SETUP	3
6	VCR		VIDEO/TV		DVD
	SLOW		REC			7
			SPEED REC/OTR
	SKIP				CH

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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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:

Getting started

4

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

ENTER button.

Manual Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH2

Add

Delete

Setup Menu

2

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

3

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

ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

	Setup > Channel Preset	VCR	DVD
	Auto Preset
	Manual Preset
	Guide Channel Setting
	TV Audio Select	Stereo

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.

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

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Add

Delete

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

7

Press SETUP button to exit.

2

3

4

5

6

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	MODE
	CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM		SPACE
	CLEAR/	REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU

RETURN			SETUP
VCR	VIDEO/TV		DVD
SLOW		REC	REC/OTR
	SPEED
SKIP			CH
STOP		PLAY
REW			FWD
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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.

Channel Line-Up Chart

Call letters	Guide Channel	TV Channel
(Local TV station)	(Guide channel number)	(Local channel number)

1

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen:

Setup Menu

2

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

3

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

ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

	Setup > Channel Preset	VCR	DVD
	Auto Preset
	Manual Preset
	Guide Channel Setting
	TV Audio Select	Stereo

2

3

	POWER			OPEN/
				CLOSE
	VCR Plus+	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	SEARCH	GHI	JKL	MNO
	MODE
	CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM		SPACE
	CLEAR/	REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU

RETURN			SETUP	1
VCR	VIDEO/TV		DVD
SLOW		REC	REC/OTR
	SPEED
SKIP			CH
STOP		PLAY
REW			FWD
	PAUSE

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4

6

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

1	:	CH1
2	:	CH---
3	:	CH---
4	:	CH---
5	:	CH---
6	:	CH---

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.

Press SETUP button to exit

SETUP menu.

4

5

	POWER			OPEN/
				CLOSE
	VCR Plus+	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	SEARCH	GHI	JKL	MNO
	MODE
	CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM		SPACE
	CLEAR/	REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU

RETURN			SETUP	6
VCR	VIDEO/TV		DVD
SLOW		REC	REC/OTR
	SPEED
SKIP			CH
STOP		PLAY
REW			FWD
	PAUSE

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.

To continue assigning, repeat the steps 1-3.

Note

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

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	You can select a sound channel to
	output from TV. “Stereo” has	4
	been selected as the default.
		Select “TV Audio Select”

1

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen:

Setup Menu

using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset	VCR	DVD
Auto Preset
Manual Preset
Guide Channel Setting
TV Audio Select	StereoStereo
	SAP
		2
		3
5		4

2

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

	POWER			OPEN/
				CLOSE
	VCR Plus+	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	SEARCH	GHI	JKL	MNO
	MODE
	CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM		SPACE
	CLEAR/	REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU

RETURN		SETUP	1
VCR	VIDEO/TV	DVD
SLOW	REC	REC/OTR	6
	SPEED

3

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

ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

	Setup > Channel Preset	VCR	DVD
	Auto Preset
	Manual Preset
	Guide Channel Setting
	TV Audio Select	Stereo

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.

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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:

Setup Menu

2

Select “SETUP” using { / B but-

tons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

3

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

Clock menu will appear.

Setup > Clock	VCR DVD
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	ON

Getting started

4

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

Option window will appear.

Setup > Clock	VCR	DVD
Clock Setting	OFF
Auto Clock Setting
	Auto
	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	OffManual

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.

Setup > Clock

VCR DVD

Clock Setting	OFF
Auto Clock Setting	Set Channel No.
	Auto
	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	CH1
	OffManual

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

ENTER button.

6

Press SETUP button to exit.

7

Press POWER button to turn off the unit.

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

7

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3

4

5

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	CLEAR/	REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU

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SKIP			CH
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Manual Clock Setting

1

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen:

Setup Menu

2

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

3

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

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Setup > Clock	VCR DVD
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	ON

Getting started

4

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

ENTER button.

A clock setting window will appear.

Setup > Clock	VCR DVD
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	ON

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

-- : - -

Press ENTER button again.

Default date will appear.

5

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

Press { / B buttons to move the cursor.

Setup > Clock	VCR DVD
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	ON

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON) 12 : 00AM

6

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

Press { / B buttons to move the cursor.

Setup > Clock	VCR DVD
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	ON

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON) 09 : 24 AM

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3	RETURN			SETUP	1
4	VCR	VIDEO/TV		DVD
	SLOW		REC	REC/OTR
5		SPEED
	SKIP			CH
6	STOP		PLAY
	REW			FWD
		PAUSE

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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Getting started

7

Press K / L buttons to select

AM or PM, then press ENTER button.

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

Setup > Clock	VCR DVD
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	ON

8

Press SETUP button to exit.

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

	POWER			OPEN/
				CLOSE
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	MODE
	CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM		SPACE
	CLEAR/	REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU

7

RETURN			SETUP
VCR	VIDEO/TV		DVD
SLOW		REC	REC/OTR
	SPEED
SKIP			CH
STOP		PLAY
REW			FWD
	PAUSE

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”.

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

4

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

Option window will appear.

Setup > Clock	VCR	DVD
Clock Setting	OFF
Auto Clock Setting
	Auto
	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	OffManual

5	4
	5

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

6

Press SETUP button to exit.

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SKIP			CH
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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.

1

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen:

Getting started

4

Select “Daylight Saving Time” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.

Daylight Saving Time options will appear.

Setup > Clock	VCR DVD
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	ON
	OFF

	5
	Select “ON” or “OFF” using
	K / L buttons, then press
	ENTER button.
Setup Menu	Choose “ON” when currently
	observing the daylight saving time.

2

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

3

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

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Setup > Clock	VCR DVD
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting	Auto
Daylight Saving Time	ON

6

Press SETUP button to exit.

2

3

4

5

	POWER			OPEN/
				CLOSE
	VCR Plus+	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	SEARCH	GHI	JKL	MNO
	MODE
	CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM		SPACE
	CLEAR/	REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU

RETURN			SETUP	1
VCR	VIDEO/TV		DVD
SLOW		REC	REC/OTR	6
	SPEED
SKIP			CH
STOP		PLAY
REW			FWD
	PAUSE

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Getting started

You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV).

“4:3 Letter Box” has been selected as the default.

1

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen:

Setup Menu

2

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

Playback menu will appear.

	Setup > Playback		DVD
	TV Aspect	4:3 Letter Box
	Parental Lock	All
	Disc Menu Language	English
	Audio Language	Original
	Subtitle Language	OFF
	Digital Out
	Dynamic Range Control	ON
	Fast Forward with Audio	OFF

4

Select “TV Aspect” using K /	2
L buttons, then press ENTER

	button.		3
	Option window will appear.
	Setup > Playback	DVD	4
			5
	TV Aspect	16:9 Wide
	Parental Lock	4:3 Letter Box
		4:3 Pan8 & Scan
	Disc Menu Language	16:9 Wide
		English
	Audio Language	Original
	Subtitle Language	OFF
	Digital Out
	Dynamic Range Control	ON
	Fast Forward with Audio	OFF

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.

	POWER			OPEN/
				CLOSE
	VCR Plus+	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	SEARCH	GHI	JKL	MNO
	MODE
	CM SKIP	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	ZOOM		SPACE
	CLEAR/	REC	AUDIO	DISPLAY
	C.RESET	MONITOR
	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU

RETURN			SETUP
VCR	VIDEO/TV		DVD
SLOW		REC	REC/OTR
	SPEED
SKIP			CH
STOP		PLAY
REW			FWD
	PAUSE

		start you Before
		Connections
		started Getting
	1	Recording
	6
		discs Playing
		Editing
		menu SETUP the Changing

3

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

ENTER button.

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

*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.

Disc type	Disc format	Functions
	Video mode	Playing, limited recording,
	Video	limited editing
	DVD-RW
DVD-RW	VR mode	Playing, recording,
	VR	Original/Playlist editing
	DVD-RW
	Video mode	Playing, limited recording,
	DVD-R	limited editing
DVD-R

Recording speed

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

Recording	Recording	Video/Sound Quality
speed	time *
XP (1H)	60 min
SP (2H)	120 min
LP (4H)	240 min
EP (6H)	360 min
SLP (8H)	480 min

SEP (10H) 600 min

*This table is designed for a new single-sided 12cm disc as the standard.The recording time are estimates and actual recording time may differ.

*The audio and video quality is getting poorer as the recording time becomes longer.

Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts.

If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, the unit will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.

Video that is “copy-once only” can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below).

When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen.

What is “CPRM”?

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

mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

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Recording

Information on DVD recording (cont’d)

Information on copy control

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

Disc type / format	Copy-free Copy-once	Copy-
		prohibited

VR ver.1.1

DVD-RW ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

Video ver.1.1

DVD-RW ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

DVD-R ver.2.0

Recordable

Not Recordable

Note

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

•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.

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

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		Video mode
ver.2.0
DVD-RW		Video mode
ver.1.1
ver.1.1 CPRM compatible		VR mode

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