Funai PY90DG User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Recordable disc

• We strongly recommend for good recording quality: TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, MAXELL DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+RW 4x, MAXELL DVD-R 8x/16x, MAXELL DVD-RW 4x

• Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder: VERBATIM DVD+R 8x, VERBATIM DVD+RW 4x, VERBATIM DVD-R 8x, VERBATIM DVD-RW 2x, MAXELL DVD-R 16x, JVC DVD-RW 4x

DVD Recorder

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS

Please read before using this equipment.

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

to order replacement accessories, please call

or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com

PY90DG

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

TOLL FREE : 1-800-789-4230

Connection to a TV (

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

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

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

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

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

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

6) Turn on your TV and choose the same channel as you set the RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to.

For more details, follow the instructions supplied with the RF modulator.

Cable

Antenna

TV signal

STEREO AUDIO/VIDEO RF Modulator

(commercially available)

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

(Back of This Unit)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

OUT

ANTENNA

RF cable

(supplied)

AC 120V

AUDIO IN

(E1)

ANT IN

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

Set channel 3 or 4.

TO TVCHANNEL VIDEO INAUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

RL34

Audio/Video cables (supplied)

Antenna in jack

RF cable

(commercially available)

Turn on your TV and select channel 3 or 4.

(Back of TV)

Note

• The quality of picture may become poor if this unit is connected to

an RF modulator.

Changing the

Setup menu

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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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Before you start

Precautions

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

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

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.

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 modi-

fications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the 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.

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

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.

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:

FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA

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 Model No. and Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________

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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 supporting 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)

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

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.

FIGURE A

GROUND CLAMP

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)

Before you start

Connections

Recording Playing discs EditingGetting started

Changing the

Setup menu

Others Español

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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.

Moisture Condensation Warning

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

About Copyright

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

Notice for progressive scan output

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 picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.

Supplied Accessory

• Remote control (NB086UD) with two AA batteries

• RF cable (

WPZ0901CAB01

or WPZ0901TM002

• Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015

)

or WPZ0102LTE01)

• Owner’s Manual (1VMN23004)

Owner's Manual

• Quick Guide (1VMN23005)

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Before you start

Precautions (cont’d)

Maintenance

SERVICING

• Please refer to relevant topics on “Troubleshooting” on pages 71-74 before returning the product.

• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no userserviceable 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 to 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” 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.

Before you start

Connections

Recording Playing discs EditingGetting started

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.

IR SIGNAL CHECK

If the remote control does not work properly, you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared signal with AM radio or a digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular phone). It will help to define the cause of malfunction.

• With an AM radio: Tune an AM radio to a band with no broadcasting. Press a button on remote control toward the radio. Sound will be fluttering when you press any key and the radio receives the signal. This means the remote control unit is working.

• With a digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular phone): Direct a digital camera to remote control, press and hold a button on remote control. If infrared light appears through digital camera, the remote is working.

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

Dolby Digital Recording

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

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

Changing the

Setup menu

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Before you start

Table of contents

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

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

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . 7

Functional overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . 11

Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Setup menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

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

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

Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

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

Setting the Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recordable disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Making discs playable in other DVD player

(Finalize/Make Edits Compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Before recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replacing disc menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting for Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hints for Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Overwriting an existing title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Overwriting from the beginning of the title . . . . . 32

Overwriting in the middle of the title . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hints for Overwriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Recording from an external source. . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing the discs in other DVD players . . . . . . . 36

Finalizing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Auto finalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing MP3/WMA disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Fast forward / Fast reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Skipping TV commercials during play. . . . . . . . . 42

Rapid play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Step by step playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Repeat/Random/Program playback . . . . . . . . . . 47

Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Program playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . . . 48

Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Switching virtual surround system . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Information on disc editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Editing discs (Setup menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Clearing chapter marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Hiding chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Editing discs (Setup menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Putting name on disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Setting or releasing disc protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Erasing disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Making edits compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Changing the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . 63

Tour of the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Video setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Settings for Parental lock level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Settings for PBC (Playback Control) . . . . . . . . . 70

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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Before you start

DVD-V

DVD-

Video CD

DVD-R

DVD-

DVD+R

DVD+

DVD-R

MP3

DVD+R

WMA

Features

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

Before you start

Recording

This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVDR, which is available for recording once. You can choose either one for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/DVD-R discs, these discs will automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode.

Up to 8 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, with in a month 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 [RECORD] or [REC] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached.

Automatic Chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set in the Setup menu before attempting to record.

Automatic Title list making:

The unit makes title list with the index automatically.

Left channel stereo recording:

Setting pictures for thumbnails:

You can change pictures for thumbnails.

Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):

You can divide a title into two or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put your favorite disc name.

Compatibility Available for playing discs on a regular DVD

player:

Recorded discs can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalize the discs recorded on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs to play in other DVD players.

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.

Connections

Recording Playing discs EditingGetting started

This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automati-

Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual

cally (the input from the EXT2 only).

To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the

Play Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you are 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.

Virtual Surround System:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back on MP3/WMA disc:

You can enjoy MP3/WMA files which are recorded on CD-R/RW.

Editing Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Putting names on titles:

You can put your favorite names on titles.

Setting / Clearing chapter marks:

You can set / clear chapter marks on titles.

following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. *DVD-RW (VR mode) disc is not played in this unit.

Symbol Description

DVD-V

DVD +

DVD+R

DVD-RW

DVD-

+VR

DVD-R

Video

DVD-

Video

DVD-R

WMA

MP3

Refers to DVD-Video discs

Refers

to DVD+RW

discs

Refers to DVD+R discs

Refers to DVD+R DL discs

+VR

Refers to DVD-RW discs recorded

with +VR mode Refers to DVD-R discs recorded

with +VR mode Refers

RWDVD-RW

to DVD-RW discs

(Video mode, Finalized) Refers

to DVD-R discs

(Video mode, Finalized)

Refers to Audio CDs

Refers to CD-R/RW discs with WMA files

Refers to CD-R/RW discs with MP3 files

Setup menu

Others Español

Changing the

Hiding unwanted chapters:

To keep others from playing back some chapters

Video CD

Refers to Video CDs

without permission, you can hide chapters.

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Before you start

Functional overview

Front Panel

2* 3 4

*The unit can also

be turned on by pressing this button.

1. Disc tray

Place a disc when opening the disc tray.

2. OPEN/CLOSE A button*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

3. CHANNEL L / K buttons

Press to change the channel up and down.

4. PREV H button

During playback, press to return to the beginning

of the current chapter or track. During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast reverse.

Or when playback is paused, press to play

reverse step by step.

When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5

seconds to play slow reverse.

5. NEXT G button

During playback, press to skip to the next chapter

or track.

During playback,

press and hold for 1.5 seconds to

fast forward.

Or when playback is paused, press to play for-

ward step by step.

When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5

seconds to play slow forward.

6. STOP C button

Press to stop playback or recording.

7. PLAY B button*

Press to start or resume play.

8. STANDBY-ON button

Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to

set the unit in timer-standby mode.

9. AUDIO input jacks (EXT2)

Use to connect external equipment with a stand-

ard audio cable.

10. VIDEO input jack (EXT2)

Use to connect external equipment with a stand-

ard video cable.

11. S-VIDEO input jack (EXT2)

Use to connect the S-Video output of external

equipment with an S-Video cable.

12. RECORD button

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly

to start the One-touch Timer Recording.

13. REC MODE button

Press to switch the recording speed.

14. Remote control sensor

Receive signals from your remote control so that

you can control the unit from a distance.

23 4

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

(E1)

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

5678910

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor with component

video inputs with a component video cable.

8. S-VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV moni-

tor, AV receiver or other equipment with an SVideo cable.

9. S-VIDEO IN jack (EXT1)

Use to connect the S-Video output of external

equipment with an S-Video cable.

10. AUDIO IN jacks (EXT1)

Use to connect external equipment with a stand-

ard audio cable.

11. ANTENNA OUT jack

Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the sig-

nal from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor.

Rear Panel

1. ANTENNA IN jack

Use to connect an antenna.

2. VIDEO IN jack (EXT1)

Use to connect external equipment with a stand-

ard video cable.

3. VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or

other equipment with a standard video cable.

4. AC Power Cord

Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power

to this unit.

5. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack

Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital

decoder or other equipment with a coaxial digital input jack with a digital coaxial cable.

6. AUDIO OUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or

other equipment with a standard audio cable.

Note

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

• This unit does not have the RF modulator.

7* 8

11109

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Front Panel Display Guide

Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

1 5

1. Current Status of the unit

:Appears when disc

playback is paused.

:Appears when playing a

disc.

:Appears when the timer

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

:Appears during recording

process.

:Appears during repeat

play.

2. Disc type

:Appears when an Audio

CD / MP3 / WMA is inserted in the disc tray.

:Appears when a Video

CD is inserted in the disc tray.

:Appears when a DVD

disc is inserted in the disc tray.

:Appears when a DVD+R

/ DVD-R disc is inserted in the disc tray.

:Appears when a

DVD+RW / DVD-RW disc is inserted in the disc tray.

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3. Title / Track and Chapter mark

:Appears when indicating a

title/track number.

:Appears when indicating a

chapter number.

4. Displays the following

• Playing time

• Current title / chapter / track number

• Recording time/ remaining time

• Clock

• Channel number

• OTR (One-touch Timer Recording) remaining time

:Appears in the afternoon

with the clock displaying.

:Appears when the

progressive scan system is activated.

Recording Playing discs EditingGetting started

Display message

Changing the

Appears when the unit is turned on.

Appears when the unit is turned off.

Appears when the disc tray is opening.

Appears when the disc tray is closing.

Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray.

Appears when data is being recorded on a disc.

Setup menu

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Appears when the PBC function is activated. (Video CD playback only. Refer to page 70.)

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Remote Control

STANDBY-ON

4 5

7 8

9 10 11

(*) The unit can also be

turned on by pressing this button.

1. ZOOM button

During playback, press to

enlarge the picture on the screen.

2. STANDBY-ON button

Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have

been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode.

3. Number/Character buttons

Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title/chapter/

track on display.

Press to enter values for the

settings in the Setup menu.

Or press to enter title names.

4. DISPLAY button

Press to display the Display

menu on or off.

5. TITLE button

Press to display the Title list.

6. DISC MENU button

Press to display the Disc menu.

7. Cursor K / L / { / B buttons

Press to select items or settings.

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

PQRS

DISPLAY

TITLE

REC MODE

RAPID PLAY

REC

Before you start

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER

ZOOM

PROG.

JKL

TUV

SPACE

DISC MENU

REV

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

REPEAT

SETUP

FWD

CM SKIP

8. REV E button

During playback, press to fast

reverse.

Or when playback is paused,

press to play slow reverse.

9. REC MODE button

Press to switch the recording

mode.

10. RAPID PLAY button

During playback, press to

playback in a slightly faster/ slower mode with keeping the audio quality.

11. REC button

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

12. PREV H button

During playback, press to return to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Or when playback is paused, press to play reverse step by step.

13. TIMER PROG. button

Press to display the Timer

14*

16 17

21* 22

25 26

programming list.

14. OPEN/CLOSE A button*

Press to open or close the

disc tray.

15. CH K / L buttons

Press to change the channel

up and down.

16. REPEAT button

Press to display the Repeat

menu.

17. SETUP button

Press to display the Setup

menu.

During DVD playback, press

and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode to the interlace mode.

18. CLEAR button

Press to clear the password

once entered or to cancel the programming for CD or to clear the selecting marker number in the Edit menu or to clear the program once entered in the Timer Programming list, etc.

19. OK button

Press to confirm or select

menu items.

20. RETURN

button

Press to return to the previ-

ously displayed menu screen.

21. PLAY B button*

Press to start or resume play.

22. FWD D button

During playback, press to play

fast forward.

Or when playback is paused,

press to play slow forward.

23. NEXT G button

During playback, press to skip to

the next chapter or track.

Or when playback is paused,

press to play forward step by step.

24. PAUSE F button

Press to pause play or record-

ing.

25. CM SKIP button

During playback, press to skip

30 seconds.

26. STOP C button

Press to stop playback or

recording.

Press to exit from the Title list.

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Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two “AA” size 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’s 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.

• 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.

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

- Line of sight: approx. 23 feet (7m)

- Either side of the center:

approx. 16 feet (5m) within 30°

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

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

Within about 23 feet (7m)

30°

Remote control

30°

Connections

Recording Playing discs EditingGetting started

Guide to Displays on screen menu

This unit uses the following on screen menu for most operations: Setup menu and Title list, and Display menu. They allow you to change the playing status of the disc during playback. The Display menu also gives you information on the status of the disc.

DISPLAY menu

Press [DISPLAY] 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.

1 1 0:00:00

DVD+RW

CH 2

5 252

HQ(1Hr) 1:01

1. Indicates a disc type and a

format mode (Format mode is displayed with DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode) disc inserted).

NOTE: In some descriptions on

this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example.

2. Indicates a channel number.

3. Indicates a recording mode and

possible recording time left.

4. Indicates a title number, chapter

number and the time lapse of disc play.

5. Each icon means:

: Search

: Audio

: Subtitle

: Angle

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

: Surround

6. Indicates current disc status.

Changing the

Setup menu

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Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

Setup menus

Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu. Then using [K / L], select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit.

Setup

Required Settings

Playback

Display

Recording

Clock

Channel

Disc Edit

1. Required Settings:

To set up the required

settings.

2. Playback:

To set up the unit to play

discs as you prefer.

3. Display:

To set up the OSD screen

and the front display of the unit as you prefer.

4. Recording:

To set up the unit to record

to discs as you prefer.

5. Clock:

To set up the clock of the

unit as you need.

6. Channel:

To adjust the channel setting

of the unit as you prefer.

7. Disc Edit / CD Playback Mode:

“Disc Edit” is only available

with disc recorded in this unit. (DVD+VR mode)

“CD Playback Mode” is

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

Disc Edit

Edit Disc Name

Disc Protect OFF ON

Erase Disc

Make Edits Compatible

Disc Edit

Edit Disc Name

Disc Protect OFF ON

Erase Disc

Finalize

Disc Edit

Edit Disc Name

Disc Protect OFF ON

Finalize

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

455

Program Play

PBC (Video CD only) ON

1. Edit Disc Name:

Allows you to rename the

disc formatted with DVD+VR.

2. Disc Protect :

Allows you to protect a disc

from accidental editing or recording.

3. Erase Disc (DVD+RW/DVDRW only):

Allows you to erase all

contents in the disc and format it.

4. Make Edits Compatible (DVD+RW only):

Allows you to make edits

possible to play discs in other units after editing titles.

Finalize (DVD+R/DVD-R/

DVD-RW only):

Allows you to finalize a disc

containing recorded titles.

5. Random Play:

Allows you to activate the

random playback feature.

6. Program Play (Audio CD/ Video CD only):

Allows you to activate the

programmed playback feature.

7. PBC (Video CD only)

Allows you to select images

or information on the menu screen by activating PBC (Playback control) function.

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Connections

Connection to a TV

Cable

TV signal

Antenna

(Back of TV)

Cable

TV signal

Disconnect

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

Basic Audio

Connect

Antenna

(Back of TV)

AUDIO INVIDEO

PCM / BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

Connect

Audio cable

(supplied)

Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.

Connect

RF cable

(supplied)

OUT

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

(E1)

Connect Video

cable

(supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

(Back of this unit)

Method 1 Method 2

Better picture Best picture

S-VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

B/CB

R/CR

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Audio cable

(supplied)

S-Video cable

(commercially available)

Component Video cable

(commercially available)

This unit

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

PB/C

PR/C

(E1)

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

PB/C

PR/C

After you have completed connections

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

Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands

Admiral

Curtis Mathis

Hitachi

JVC

Kenwood

AUX

LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

INPUT, AUX

VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

AUX

LXI-Series

Magnavox

Panasonic

RCA

Samsung

Sanyo

AUX CHANNEL

TV/VIDEO

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO

Sharp

Sony

Toshiba

Zenith

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

TV/GAME

Note

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

• When Progressive Scan mode is selected, no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or

S-VIDEO OUT jack.

Changing the

Setup menu

Others Español

To set progressive scan mode, refer to page 68

• This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan System. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set Progressive Scan mode to “ON”.

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Connections

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

(Back of TV)

AUDIO INVIDEO

Audio

cable

(supplied)

Cable

TV signal

RF cable

(Commercially

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

OUT

available)

RF cable

(supplied)

Connect

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

(E1)

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

Connect Connect

Video

cable

(supplied)

VIDEO OUT

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

(Back of this unit)

With this setup:

• You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box or satellite box. Be sure that the cable box or satellite box is turned on.

• You cannot record one channel while watching another channel.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer :

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

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Connections

Connection to an Audio System

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

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

AUDIO

This unit

Method 1

Stereo system

Audio cable (supplied)

Analog audio input jacks

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Method 2

Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck or DAT deck

COAXIAL

Audio Coaxial Digital cable (commercially available)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

Setting

Connection

If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder.

Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder.

Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck.

Digital audio input jack

PCM / BITSTREAM

Setup >Playback >Disc Audio >Digital Out >

PCM Dolby Digital

Stream

PCM

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Note

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

* To complete these settings, refer to pages 66-67.

Note

• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital Multi-channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.

• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital Multichannel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.

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

Changing the

Setup menu

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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 with the TV correctly.

Step 1: Choose a disc type.

There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from.

This unit can record on the following type of discs.

For example, when you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, select the rewritable DVD+RW/DVD-RW type disc.

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

Step 3:

Insert a blank disc.

ZOOM

OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG.

JKL

MNO

TUV

WXYZ

To open

REPEAT

STANDBY-ON

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

PQRS

Step 2: Turn on the

unit.

Remote Control

ZOOM

JKL

OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG.

MNO

STANDBY-ON

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

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

Step 4: Select the

recording mode.

REC MODE

REV

PLAY

FWD

RAPID PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

REC

CM SKIP

STANDBY-ON

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

PQRS

ZOOM

OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG.

JKL

MNO

TUV

WXYZ

REPEAT

To close

Formatting 90%

HQ (1Hr) 0:58

DVD+RW/DVD-RW only

This operation may take a while to be recognized.

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Getting started

Easy DVD recording (cont’d)

Step 5: Select the

desired channel.

ZOOM

SPACE

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER

PROG.

JKL

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

MNO

WXYZ

REPEAT

SETUP

REPEAT

CH 12

TUV

JKL

TUV

STANDBY-ON

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

PQRS

DISPLAY

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

PQRS

Step 6: Record

on DVD disc.

REC MODE

REV

PLAY

FWD

RAPID PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

REC

CM SKIP

Step 7: Stop the

recording.

REC MODE

REV

PLAY

FWD

RAPID PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

REC

Writing to Disc 90%

This operation may take a while to be completed.

CM SKIP

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Connections Getting started

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start

Hint 1: Play the recorded contents

Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec

You can select the title you want to play from a displayed title list, and immediately start to play. Recorded contents are easily accessible, with simple procedure of choosing a title on in the menu screen.

Title 1 Title 2

What are titles and chapters?

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

Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2

Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc

You will find editing discs is easy. This unit offers convenient edit functions to discs formatted with DVD+VR mode.

You can edit the following from a title list or setup menu.

• Deleting titles

• Putting names on titles

• Setting / clearing chapter marks

• Hiding chapters

• Setting pictures for thumbnails

• Dividing a title (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only)

• Putting name on disc

Finalizing a Disc

• This will allow DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs recorded on this unit to be played back on a different DVD

player — without finalization it will not be playable on other units.

•

After finalizing a disc, you cannot edit contents on that disc.

• DVD+RW discs is not required to finalize but to “Make Edits Compatible” to play on other units after editing. You can edit the disc after “Make Edits Compatible”.

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Getting started

Initial setting

Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps.

Press [STANDBY-ON].

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

Refer to the table on page 13.

TV's original

remote control

TV / VIDEO

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

“Initial Setup” will automatically appear.

Initial Setup

English

Français

Español

Using [K / L], select your desired language on screen menu. Then press

[OK] to set

language.

“Channel Preset” will automatically appear.

Initial Setup

Channel Preset

Press [OK] to start Channel Preset.

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

CH 1

Auto Presetting Now

After channel setting is finished, “Clock Setting” will appear. Then press [OK].

Initial Setup

Clock Setting

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STANDBY-ON

ZOOM

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

DISPLAY

SPACE

TITLE

DISC MENU

REC MODE

REV

RAPID PLAY

REC

TIMER PROG.

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

REPEAT

SETUP

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If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures.

Getting channels automatically

Press [SETUP].

Follow to step 3 in “Manual Clock Setting” on page 22.

•

If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Clock Setting

”

on page 21.

“

Auto

Channel setting

Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [OK].

Channel menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Auto Channel Preset”. Press [OK].

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

• You can select only the channels memorized in this

unit by using [CH K / L] or the

Number buttons.

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STANDBY-ON

ZOOM

.@/: ABC DEF

JKL

GHI

PQRS

TUV

DISPLAY

SPACE

TITLE

DISC MENU

TIMER PROG.

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

OPEN/CLOSE

REPEAT

SETUP

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Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

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 (“E1” or “E2”). To select “E1” by pressing [0], [0], [1]. To select “E2” by pressing [0], [0], [2]. Details are on page 35.

Note

• If the auto channel presetting is cancelled during presetting, some channels not yet preset may not be

received.

• The selection will depend on how you receive the TV channels.

To cancel the auto channel presetting during scanning: Press [RETURN

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.

Press [SETUP].

] or [SETUP] to cancel.

Select the channel number to add or delete.

Press [{] or [CH L] to move to a lower channel number. Press [B] or [CH K] to move to a higher channel number. Press the Number buttons to

select a channel number directly.

Manual Channel Preset

STANDBY-ON

ZOOM

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

DISPLAY

SPACE

TITLE

DISC MENU

TIMER PROG.

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

OPEN/CLOSE

REPEAT

SETUP

Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [OK].

Channel menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Manual Channel Preset”. Press [OK].

Manual Channel Preset menu will appear.

Manual Channel Preset

CH 2

Add Delete

Using [K / L], select “Add” or “Delete”. Press [OK].

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

channels.

CH 7

Add Delete

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REC MODE

RAPID PLAY

REC

REV

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

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Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start

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Setup menu

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Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

• [CH K / L] works on the

memorized channel in this unit.

• [{ / B] works on all of

channel numbers.

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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].

Using [K / L], select “Required Settings”. Press [OK].

Required Settings menu will appear.

Getting started

Using [K / L], select “TV Audio Select”. Press [OK].

Option window will appear.

TV Audio Select

Stereo

SAP

STANDBY-ON

ZOOM

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

DISPLAY

SPACE

TITLE

DISC MENU

TIMER PROG.

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

OPEN/CLOSE

REPEAT

SETUP

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Using [K / L], select “Stereo” or “SAP”. Press [OK].

Stereo:

Outputs main-audio.

SAP (Secondary Audio Program):

Outputs sub-audio.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

Notes on TV channel audio

• When you record a TV program available in second audio or

stereo, you have to select either Stereo or SAP in the Channel Preset screen beforehand. Refer to the following table to check an

appropriate setting.

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REC MODE

RAPID PLAY

REC

REV

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FWD

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Selected

audio

Broadcast

audio

Disc

recording

Audio

output

Stereo STEREO+SAP STEREO STEREO

STEREO STEREO STEREO

MONO+SAP MONO MONO

MONO MONO MONO

SAP STEREO+SAP SAP SAP

STEREO STEREO STEREO

MONO+SAP SAP SAP

MONO MONO MONO

• You can only play the disc in second audio if a TV program is

available in second audio and you set “ TV Audio Select ” to “ SAP ”.

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Set the clock before you try the Timer Programming. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow

“Manual Clock Setting” on page 22.

Auto Clock Setting

Make sure

• The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct.

• If this unit is connected to a Cable Box or Satellite Box, select the local PBS station on them to set the clock automatically.

Press [SETUP].

Getting started

Setting the clock

• If you do not know your PBS channel number:

Using [K / L], select “Auto”.

Press [OK].

The setting will be activated.

• If you know your PBS channel

number:

Using [K / L], select

“Manual”. Press [OK].

Auto Clock Setting - Manual

Set Channel No.

CH 1

OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG.

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

REPEAT

SETUP

Connections Getting started

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STANDBY-ON

ZOOM

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

DISPLAY

SPACE

TITLE

DISC MENU

2 3 4

REC MODE

RAPID PLAY

REC

REV

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

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Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start

Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [OK].

Clock menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Auto Clock Setting”. Press [OK].

Option window will appear.

Auto Clock Setting

OFF Auto Manual

Using the Number buttons or [K / L], enter your PBS channel number. Press [OK].

The setting will be activated.

• If you want to set the clock manually and cancel the Auto Clock Setting function: Using [K / L], select “OFF” in “Auto Clock Setting”. Press [OK].

The Auto Clock Setting function will be canceled.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

Press [STANDBY-ON] 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.

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Note

• The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna/cable signal to this unit and plug in the power cord.

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Manual Clock Setting

Press [SETUP].

Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [OK].

Using [K / L], select “Clock Setting”. Press [OK].

Clock Setting menu will appear.

Clock Setting

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

-- : -- --

Getting started

Setting the clock (cont’d)

Using [K / L], enter the date (month / day / year). Press [{ / B] to move the cursor.

Clock Setting

JAN / 01 / 2006 ( SUN )

12: 00 AM

Using [K / L], enter the time (hour / minute). Press [{ / B].

A cursor will move to AM.

Clock Setting

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STANDBY-ON

ZOOM

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

DISPLAY

SPACE

TITLE

DISC MENU

REC MODE

REV

RAPID PLAY

REC

TIMER PROG.

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

REPEAT

SETUP

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Press [OK] again.

Default date will appear.

JAN/ 01 / 2006 ( SUN )

12: 00 AM

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

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

Press [SETUP] to exit, if Clock menu appears.

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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Setting the Daylight Saving Time

When “Daylight Saving Time” is ON, the unit clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. “ON” has been selected as the default.

Press [SETUP].

Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [OK].

Clock menu will appear.

Getting started

Setting the clock (cont’d)

Using [K / L], select “Daylight Saving Time”. Press [OK].

Option window will appear.

Daylight Saving Time

ON OFF

Using [K / L], select “ON” or “OFF”. Press [OK].

Select “ON” when currently utilizing the daylight saving time.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

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STANDBY-ON

ZOOM

.@/: ABC DEF

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

DISPLAY

SPACE

TITLE

DISC MENU

REC MODE

REV

RAPID PLAY

REC

TIMER PROG.

MNO

WXYZ

CLEAR

RETURN

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

REPEAT

SETUP

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Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

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.

Press [SETUP].

Using [K / L], select “Required Settings”. Press [OK].

Required Settings menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “TV Aspect”. Press [OK].

Option window will appear.

TV Aspect

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan & Scan

16:9 Wide

Refer to the Note on this page.

Using [K / L], select a desired option. Press [OK].

Press [SETUP] to exit.

DISPLAY

TITLE

SPACE

DISC MENU

CLEAR

RETURN

SETUP

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Note

If you have a standard TV:

Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that

If you have a widescreen TV:

Select “16:9 Wide”.

REC MODE

REV

PLAY

FWD

RAPID PLAY

PAUSE

REC

STOP

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black bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen when playing wide-screen picture and all that. Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture with both sides trimmed when playing wide-screen picture and all that.

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Setup menu

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Changing the

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Recording

Information on DVD recording

Information

This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD-R discs. DVD+R/DVD-R discs can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/DVD-RW discs can be recorded to and erased many times. This unit will record DVD+VR mode automatically. DVD-RW/DVD-R disc will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit.

Logo

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVD-RW

8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SLP mode): 360 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 108 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

Attributes

Recording mode

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

Disc Size

8cm Disc

12cm Disc

Recording mode

SP (2Hr)

SPP

LP (3Hr)

EP (4Hr)

SLP (6Hr)

SP (2Hr)

SPP

LP (3Hr)

EP (4Hr)

SLP (6Hr)

• 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.

• Each time [REC MODE] is pressed, recording mode and its allowed recording time will be displayed.

(1Hr)

(2.5Hr)

(1Hr)

(2.5Hr)

Recording time

18 min

36 min

45 min

54 min

72 min

108 min

60 min

120 min

150 min

180 min

240 min

360 min

Video/Sound Quality

(good)

(poor)

(good)

(poor)

DVD-R

Recordable disc

• DVD+R 1x-16x, DVD+RW 1x-4x, DVD-R 8x/16x, and DVD-RW 4x discs can be used in this recorder.

• We strongly recommend for good recording quality: TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, MAXELL DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+RW 4x, MAXELL DVD-R 8x/16x, MAXELL DVD-RW 4x

• Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder:

VERBATIM DVD+R 8x VERBATIM DVD+RW 4x VERBATIM DVD-R 8x VERBATIM DVD-RW 2x

MAXELL DVD-R 16x JVC DVD-RW 4x

• You can play DVD+RW in most DVD players without finalizing. To play discs other than DVD+RW in other DVD players, you will need to finalize.

Note

• This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is dirt of condensation on the player’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

• DVD-R/RW discs recorded in Video mode cannot be recorded additionally using the unit.

• Since the recording is made by the variable bit rate (VBR) method, depending on the picture you are recording, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD.

• You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. (Copy-protected video includes DVDVideo discs and some satellite broadcasts.)

• You cannot record videos that includes “copyonce only” signal.

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Recording

Information on DVD recording (cont’d)

Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize/Make Edits Compatible)

After recording on DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW, you must finalize the disc in order to play on other units. (Refer to page 36.) There is no need to finalize DVD+RW discs but to “Make Edits Compatible” (refer to page 62) for playing on other units after editing.

Connections RecordingGetting started

DVD+RW

Editing titles

DVD-RW/DVD-R

Make Edits Compatible*

Finalizing*

DVD+R

Playable

This Unit DVD player

Not Playable

Not finalized Not performing Make Edits Compatible after editing titles

*You cannot finalize or Make Edits Compatible in other DVD recorders.

• Once DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW discs are finalized, you cannot record additionally or edit.

• You cannot record additionally or edit on finalized DVD-RW discs unless the DVD-RW discs are performed “Undo Finalize”.

Playing discs EditingBefore you start

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