Funai ZV-427MG9 A Service Manual

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Owner's Manual

ZV427MG9 A

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IGITAL VIDEO

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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 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.

Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find trouble or not in use. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

The model and serial numbers of this unit may be found on the cabinet.
You should record and retain those numbers for future reference.

Serial No.:

Model No.:

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

APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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 important note is located on the rear or bottom of the cabinet.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING: Batteries (Battery pack or battery installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

LASER SAFETY

This apparatus employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this
apparatus, 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.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

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.

Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing
or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death.

To 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 an AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit.

Location and Handling

Do not install the unit in direct sunlight, near strong magnetic fields, or in a place subject to dust or strong vibration.
Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes.
Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top or bottom of the unit.
Depending on your external devices, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound may be generated if the unit is
placed too close to them. In this case, please ensure enough space between the external devices and the unit.
Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
Be sure to remove the disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.

Dew Condensation Warning

Dew condensation may form inside the unit in the following conditions. If so, do not use this unit at least for a few
hours until its inside gets dry.

- The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

- Under conditions of high humidity.

- After heating a cold room.

Note about Recycling

This unit’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.

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(480) 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(480p) DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

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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.

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 your 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
consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center.

Note

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

• Clean video heads only when problems occur.

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 station 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 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 control is working.

Supplied Accessories

remote control (NB887UD) with batteries (AAx2)

Servicing

• Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING”
on pages 86-89 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 the unit to the standby mode, 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 analog
records.

RCA audio/video cables (WPZ0102TM018/WPZ0102LTE01)

owner's manual (1VMN27077)

quick guide (1VMN27078)

Maintenance

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Trademark Information

© 2009 Funai Electric Co., Ltd.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, transcribed,
downloaded or stored in any storage medium, in any form or for any purpose without the express prior written
consent of Funai. Furthermore, any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is
strictly prohibited.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Funai reserves the right to change the content
herein without the obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.

with the design is a registered trademark of Funai Electric Co., Ltd and may not be used in any way without
the express written consent of Funai. All other trademarks used herein remain the exclusive property of their respective
owners. Nothing contained in this manual should be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any license or
right to use any of the trademarks displayed herein. Misuse of any trademarks or any other content in this manual is
strictly prohibited. Funai shall aggressively enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.

is trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

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.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front Panel Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connections

CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting to an External Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

TV Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI™

Compatible Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting to a TV with

Component Video Input jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input Jack. . . . . 17

Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input Jacks . 18
Connecting to a TV without

Audio / Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Digital Audio Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Basic Setup

BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV . . . . . . . . . . 20

Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Switching DVD / VCR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

How to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

INITIAL SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording

INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

BEFORE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Make Recording Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting for Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

BASIC RECORDING &

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TIMER RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SATELLITE LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title. . . . . . . . 37

Overwriting in the Middle of the Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Hints for Overwriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connection to an External Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting for the Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recording from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

BI-DIRECTIONAL DUBBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS . . . . 44

Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Auto Finalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Playback

INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Direct Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Playback from the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW / -R

with MP3 / JPEG Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the Title / Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Resume Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Skipping TV Commercials During Playback. . . . . . . . . 52

Rapid Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Step by Step Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Marker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Program Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Title / Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Track Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO . . 58

Switching Subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Switching Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Switching Virtual Surround System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Switching Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Reducing Block Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Editing

INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Guide to a Title List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Editing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

EDITING DISCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Deleting a Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Putting Names on Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Setting Chapter Marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Clearing Chapter Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Hiding Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Setting Pictures for Thumbnails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Dividing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Putting Name on Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Erasing Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Making Edits Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Function Setup

LIST OF SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

SETUPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Reset All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

VCR Functions

VCR FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Information on VCR Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Others

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

LANGUAGE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Español

ESPAÑOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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FEATURES

This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after
that. The following features are offered with this unit.

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

DVD

VCR

Up to 12 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs
within a one-month period. Daily or weekly program
recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording (OTR):

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every
time [REC] is pressed during recording, the recording
time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours for
DVD, and 8 hours for VCR. The recording automatically
stops when the recording time you set is reached or the
disc is full.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD to a cassette tape or copy a cassette
tape to a DVD. This function will be possible only if the
DVD or a cassette tape is not copy protected.
You cannot record on a cassette tape when its erase-pro­tection tab is removed.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel monau­ral input as left and right channels automatically.

DVD

Automatic chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before
attempting to record.

Automatic title list making:

The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.

Recording

DVD

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.

Hiding chapters:

To keep others from playing back some chapters without
permission, you can hide chapters.

Setting pictures for thumbnails:

You can change pictures for thumbnails.

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

You can divide a title into 2 or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put your favorite disc name.

Editing

DVD

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder
which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experi­ence the theater 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 existing
2 channel stereo system.

Playing back MP3 / JPEG / Kodak Picture CD files:

You can enjoy MP3 / JPEG / Kodak Picture CD files which
are recorded on CD-RW/-R.

Playback

DVD

Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD
player:

Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD
players, including computer DVD drives compatible
with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+R are playable
on other units without finalization in most cases, it
is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the
performance. For DVD-RW/-R, you need to finalize the
recorded discs to play back on other DVD players.

Compatibility

DVD

VCR

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.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when connecting
this unit to a display device with an HDMI-compatible port.

Others

VCR

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 cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you
wish to skip.

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Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual

To specify for what disc type each function is, we put
the following symbols at the beginning of each item to
operate.
* DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible

recording format are not playable.

* DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not

recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in
the disc (refer to page 70).

* DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not

recordable on this unit.

Symbol

For Recording, Playing Back, and Editing

For Recording and Playing Back

Description

Description refers to DVD+RW

Description refers to DVD+R

Description refers to DVD-RW

Description refers to DVD-R

For Playback only

Description refers to audio CD

Description refers to video CD with PBC function

Description refers to video CD without PBC
function

Description refers to CD-RW/-R with MP3 les

Description refers to DVD-video

Description refers to VHS tapes
Use only cassettes marked VHS ( )

If you do not nd any of the symbols listed above under the
function heading, the operation is applicable to all media.

Description refers to CD-RW/-R with JPEG les
(Kodak Picture CD les included)

FEATURES

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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Front Panel

(*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or inserting a cassette tape.

1. Cassette compartment (VCR)

Insert a cassette tape here.

2. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

3. Disc tray (DVD)

Place a disc when it is open.

4. AUDIO input jacks (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external device with an RCA audio

cable.

5. VIDEO input jack (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external device with an RCA video

cable.

6. S-VIDEO input jack (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect the S-video output of external device

with an S-video cable.

7. I RECORD button (DVD)

• Press once to start a recording.

• Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer
recording.

8. B PLAY button (DVD)*

Press to start or resume playback.

9. C STOP button (DVD)

• Press to stop playback or recording.

• Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in DVD.

10. DVD indicator

Lights up when the DVD output mode is selected.

11. SOURCE button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select the component you wish to operate.

12. VCR indicator

Lights up when the VCR output mode is selected.

13. D.DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

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

which you set in the main menu.

14. TRACKING L / K buttons (VCR)

• Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in
slow motion of the cassette tape.

• While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the
picture blurred vertically.

15. Display (DVD/VCR)

Refer to “Front Panel Display” on page 14.

16. Infrared sensor window (DVD/VCR)

Receive signals from your remote control so that you

can control the unit from a distance.

17. I RECORD button (VCR)

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to

start the one-touch timer recording.

18. B PLAY button (VCR)

Press to start playback.

19. C A STOP/EJECT button (VCR)

• Press to remove the cassette tape from the cassette

compartment.

• Press to stop cassette tape playback or recording.

• Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR.

20. D F.FWD button (VCR)

Press to rapidly advance the cassette tape, or view the

picture rapidly in forward during playback (forward
search).

21. E REW button (VCR)

Press to rewind the cassette tape, or to view the

picture rapidly in reverse during playback (rewind
search).

22.

y

STANDBY-ON button (DVD/VCR)

Press to turn on the unit, or to turn the unit to the

standby mode. (To completely shut down the unit,
you must unplug the AC power cord.)

23. POWER-ON indicator (DVD/VCR)

Red LED lights up when power is on.

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Rear Panel

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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.

Caution on using S-video, component, or HDMI
connection for VCR:

• Only the playback video/audio are available with
these connections.

1. AC Power Cord

•

Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this

unit.

•

Unplug this cord from the AC outlet to completely shut

down the unit.

2. HDMI OUT jack

Use an HDMI cable to connect to a display with an

HDMI compatible port.

3. AUDIO OUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other

device with an RCA audio cable.

4. VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other

device with an RCA video cable.

5. VIDEO IN jack (L1)

Use to connect external device with an RCA video

cable.

6. AUDIO IN jacks (L1)

Use to connect external device with an RCA audio

cable.

7. S-VIDEO IN jack (L1)

Use to connect the S-video output of external device

with an S-video cable.

8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor with component video

inputs with a component video cable.

9. S-VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect the S-video input of a TV monitor, AV

receiver or other device with an S-video cable.

10. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder

or other device with a digital audio coaxial input jack
with a digital audio coaxial cable.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Using a Remote Control

15

19
20

21

24

27

31

1

2

4

6

8

10

9

13

3

25

17

16

12

11

14

29

7

22

23

26
28

30
32

18

5

Keep in mind the following when using the remote
control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote
control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.

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

• Remote control for different devices can interfere with
each other. Avoid using remote control for other device
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°

Install the batteries (AAx2) 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 + and - ends of each battery
match the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from battery compartment 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.

16 feet (5m)

30˚

16 feet (5m)

30˚

23 feet (7m)

Remote Control

Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control

1

Open the cover.

2

Insert batteries.

Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to
the marks indicated in the battery compartment.

3

Close the cover.

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1. STANDBY-ON yy button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to turn on the unit, or to turn the unit to the
standby mode. (To completely shut down the unit,
you must unplug the AC power cord.)

2. Number/Character buttons (DVD/VCR)

• Press to select a title/chapter/track/file on display.

• Press to enter values for the settings in the main menu.

• Press to enter title names.

• Press to start the index/time search in VCR mode.

3. DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to display the display menu on or off.

4. DISC MENU button (DVD)

• Press to display the disc menu.

5. OK button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to confirm or select menu items.

6. SETUP button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to display the main menu.

• During DVD playback, press and hold for more than
3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode
to the interlace mode.

7. VCR button

• Press to select the VCR output mode.

8. PREV H button (DVD)

• During playback, press to return to the beginning of
the current chapter, track or file.

• When playback is in pause, press repeatedly to

reverse the playback step by step.

9. REW E button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

• During playback, press to fast reverse playback.

• When playback is paused, press to slow reverse playback.

VCR mode:

• During playback, press to rewind the cassette tape

or to view the picture rapidly in reverse.

10. CM SKIP button (DVD)

• During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.

11. PAUSE F button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to pause playback or recording.

12. D.DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

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

13. REC MODE button (DVD/VCR)

• Press repeatedly to switch the recording mode.

14. SOURCE button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to select the appropriate input.

15. OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

• Press to open or close the disc tray.

VCR mode:

• Press to remove the cassette tape from the cassette

compartment.

16. TRACKING

/ buttons (VCR)

• Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in
slow motion of the cassette tape.

• While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the

picture blurred vertically.

17. HDMI button (DVD)

• Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal out­put mode.

18. CLEAR button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

• Press to clear the password once entered or to can­cel the programming for CD or to clear the selected
marker number, etc.

VCR mode:

• Press to reset the tape counter.

19. AUDIO button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

• Press to display the audio menu during playback.

VCR mode:

• During playback of a Hi-Fi videotape, press to
change the audio out setting.

20. TIMER button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to display the timer programming list.

21. TITLE button (DVD)

• Press to display the title list.

22. Cursor K / L / { / B buttons (DVD/VCR)

• Press to select items or settings.

23. RETURN button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

24. DVD button

• Press to select the DVD output mode.

25. PLAY B button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to start playback or resume playback.

26. NEXT G button (DVD)

• During playback, press to skip to the next chapter,
track or file.

• When playback is in pause, press repeatedly to for­ward the playback step by step.

27. STOP C button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to stop playback or recording.

DVD mode:

• Press to exit from the title list.

28. FFW D button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

• During playback, press to fast forward playback.

• When playback is paused, press to slow forward playback.

VCR mode:

• During playback, press to rapidly advance the
cassette tape or view the picture rapidly in forward.

• When playback is paused, press to view the cassette

tape in slow motion.

29. RAPID PLAY button (DVD)

• During playback, press to play back in a slightly
faster/slower mode with keeping the audio quality.

30. SEARCH button (VCR)

• Press to call up the index or time search menu.

31. TIMER SET button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to set the unit in the timer standby mode. In
the timer standby mode, press to cancel the mode
and to turn the unit on.

32. REC button (DVD/VCR)

• Press once to start a recording.

• Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer recording.

Note

• If you turn this unit to the standby mode, [OPEN/CLOSE
A] on the remote control is not available.
Be sure to use [A OPEN/CLOSE] or [C A STOP/EJECT]
on the unit.

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DVD

Appears when the PBC function
is activated. (Video CD playback
only. Refer to page 47.)

Display Message

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Front Panel Display

PM

BS CS DR CD

VCR

HDDDB

DVD

1

4

2

3

1.

PM

: Appears in the afternoon

with the clock display.

2. Title / track / file and chapter mark

: Appears when indicating a

title / track / file number.

: Appears when indicating a

chapter number.

3. Current status of the unit

: Appears when playback is in

pause, or in step by step
playback.

: Appears when playing back a

disc, or a cassette tape.

: Appears during slow forward

/ reverse playback.

: Appears when the timer

programming or OTR has
been set or is proceeding.

: Flashes when all timer

recordings have been finished.

: Appears during recording

process.

: Flashes when a recording is in

pause.

: Appears when this unit is in

DVD output mode and a disc
is in the unit.

: Appears during duplication

process.

: Appears when this unit is in

VCR output mode and a
cassette tape is in the unit.

: Appears during duplication

process.

VCR

: Appears when this unit is in

VCR output mode.

: Appears when the timer

recording is proceeding in VCR.

: Appears when VCR is in the

timer recording standby mode.

: Flashes when a program cannot

be performed for some reasons.

DVD

: Appears when this unit is in

DVD output mode.

: Appears when the timer

recording is proceeding in
DVD.

: Appears when DVD is in the

timer recording standby
mode.

: Flashes when a program

cannot be performed for
some reasons.

DB

: Appears during VCR to DVD

duplication process.

: Appears during DVD to VCR

duplication process.

4. Displays the following

• Elapsed playback time

• Current title / chapter / track /
file number

• Recording time / remaining time

• Clock

• Selected external input position

• Remaining time for one-touch
timer recording

• Selected HDMI output mode

• VCR tape counter

Appears when HDMI output
mode (480p) is selected.

Appears when HDMI output
mode (1080i) is selected.

DVD

DVD

Appears when HDMI output
mode (720p) is selected.

DVD

Appears when HDMI output
mode (1080p) is selected.

DVD

Appears when data is being
recorded on a disc.

Appears when a disc is loaded
on the disc tray.

DVD

Appears when the disc tray is
opening.

DVD

Appears when the disc tray is
closing.

DVD

DVD

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CONNECTION

Connecting to an External Tuner

Read this first:

1) Disconnect the AC power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.

2) Make the connection as illustrated below.

3) After making all the connections, connect the AC power cords of the devices.

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

Note

• Required cables and connecting methods differ depending on the external tuner.
For more information, please contact your external tuner provider.

With this setup:

• You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the external tuner. Be sure that the external
tuner is turned on.

• You cannot record one channel while watching another channel.

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

• RCA video cable x 1
Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

TV Connection Overview

If Your TV has

Refer to

Standard

Quality

Higher

Quality

If your device has
only an ANT. IN jack

page

18

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO INLRVIDEO IN

page

17

page

17

page

18

S-VIDEO IN

ANT. IN

page

16

HDMI IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

L

R

L

R

IN --- A UD I O --- OUT

IN --- VIDEO --- OUT

ANT. INANT.OUT

LR

VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT

rear of this unit

external tuner

RCA audio cable

RCA video cable

satellite

dish

ANT. IN

cable TV

company

RF coaxial cable

or

RCA video cable

RCA audio cable

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• HDMI outputs the video / audio signals without converting to analog signals.

• No audio connection is required.

CONNECTION

rear of this unit

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

Do not tilt the connector when inserting it into the HDMI jack, and make sure the
shapes of the jack and the connector are matched.

HDMI cable

HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals

Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed.

Front Panel Display Video Output Signal

480 Progressive

Press [HDMI]

720 Progressive

Press [HDMI]

1080 interlaced

Press [HDMI]

1080 Progressive

Press [HDMI]

• The HDMI mode that is not supported by display device will be skipped.

Copyright protection system

To play back the digital video images of a DVD via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the player and the
display device (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (high-bandwidth digital
content protection system). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication
of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP. Please read the operating instructions of your display device
(or AV amplifier) for more information.

Note for HDMI Connection

• Because HDMI is an evolving technology, it is possible that some devices with an HDMI input may not operate
properly with this unit.

• When using an HDCP-incompatible display device, the image will not be viewed properly.

• Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI connector; however,
this unit cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI connector.

• When this unit’s HDMI connector is connected to a DVI-D compatible monitor (HDCP compatible) with an HDMI-DVI
converter cable, the signals are output in digital RGB.

• When the power failure occurs, or when you unplug the unit, some problems in the HDMI setting might occur.
Please check and set the HDMI setting again.

Cables not included.

Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store.

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI™ Compatible Port

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CONNECTION

Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input jacks

Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input Jack

rear of this unit

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

RCA audio cable

AUDIO IN

L

R

S-VIDEO IN

S-video cable

L

R

RCA audio cable

DVD / VCR

Y

P

B

/CB

PR

/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

RCA component video cable

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

Y

P

B

/CB

PR

/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

L

R

rear of this unit

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1
Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1
Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

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CONNECTION

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

• RCA video cable x 1
Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

L

R

IN --- A UD I O --- OUT

IN --- VIDEO --- OUT

ANT. IN

rear of this unit

RCA audio cable

RCA audio cable

RCA video cable

RCA video cable

AUDIO IN TO TVANT. IN

LR

CHANNEL

43

VIDEO IN

RF modulator

VHF / UHF

antenna

cable TV

company

or

Set channel 3 or 4

Set channel 3 or 4

RF coaxial cable

RF coaxial cable

RF coaxial cable

ANT. INANT.OUT

VIDEO OUT

external tuner

LR

AUDIO OUT

Note

• RF modulator is not supplied with this unit. You need to purchase it at your local store.

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

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

• RCA video cable x 1
Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

rear of this unit

RCA audio cable

RCA video cable

L

R

IN -- - AU D I O --- OUT

IN --- VIDEO --- OUT

AUDIO IN

L

R

VIDEO IN

Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video Input Jacks

Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input Jacks

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Digital Audio Connection

Coaxial Cable Connection

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 connecting this unit to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital multi channel
surround sound as movie theaters.

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

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

HDMI Audio Connection

To set up “HDMI Audio” refer to pages 73 and 81.

CONNECTION

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

rear of this unit

Dolby Digital decoder

digital audio

coaxial cable

digital audio

coaxial input jack

HDMI OUT

rear of this unit

AV receiver / amplier with an HDMI input jack

HDMI IN

HDMI

cable

Dolby Digital

PCM

Stream

PCM

Stream

2channel PCM

Dolby Digital

2channel PCM

Dolby Digital

LPCM

2channel PCM

Audio format (disc) HDMI Digital Output

Dolby Digital Setting of this unit

Actual Output

L

R

IN --- AU DI O --- OUT

IN --- VIDEO --- OUT

LR

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

stereo system

analog audio
input jacks

or

AUDIO OUT

RCA audio cable

rear of this unit

AUDIO IN

2 Channel Analog Audio Connection

Cables not included.

Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store.

To set up “Dolby Digital” refer to pages 72 and 76.

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BEFORE YOU START

After you have completed all the connections, you must find the viewing channel (external input channel) on your TV.

1

After you have made all the

necessary connections, press
[STANDBY-ON

y

y] to turn on the unit.

2

Turn on your TV.

• If connected to your VCR make sure it is
switched off or in standby mode before
proceeding.

3

Press “2” on the TV’s remote control,

then press channel down button
repeatedly until you see “Initial
Setup” menu.

Initial Setup

Select the language for Setup display.

OSD Language

English
Français
Español

This is the correct viewing channel (external
input channel) for the recorder.

• For some TVs, there may be a button on the
TV’s remote control that accesses the external
input channel. It may be labeled “SOURCE”,
“AV”, or “SELECT”. In such case, press it
repeatedly. Refer to your TV’s user manual for
details.

• If more than 10 minutes have passed since you
have turned on the unit, you may see the
MAGNAVOX screen saver instead of “Initial
Setup” menu.

MAGNAVOX screen saver:

4

Proceed to step 2 in “INITIAL

SETTING” on page 25.

Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV

Note

• Video input selection varies for different brand’s
models of TVs.

• Consult your TV manufacturer if none of the above is
successful.

Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands (Example)

Admiral AUX Panasonic TV/VIDEO
Curtis

Mathis

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

RCA INPUT, TV/VCR,

00, 90, 91, 92, 93

GE INPUT, TV/VCR,

00, 90, 91, 92, 93

Samsung TV/VIDEO

Hitachi INPUT, AUX Sanyo VIDEO
JVC VIDEO, VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3

Sharp 00

Kenwood AUX Sony VIDEO1, VIDEO2,

VIDEO3
LXI-Series 00 Toshiba TV/GAME
Magnavox

AUX CHANNEL Zenith 00

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1/ 5 1/ 5

-RW

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* This is an example screen only for explanation.

Displayed items vary depending on the disc you
inserted.

1. Indicates a disc type.

2. Indicates the selected external input channel.

3. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording

time left.

4. Indicates an operation status.

5. Each icon means:

: Search

: Audio

: Subtitle

: Angle

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

: Surround

6. Indicates the current title number/total number of

titles, the current chapter number/total number of
chapters, and time lapse of the current title playback/
total duration of the title.

This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations.
The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc or the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc.
The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suit your preference.

Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu

Disc Information / Menu

The on-screen display changes in the following order
as you press [DISPLAY].

OFF

Disc Information/Menu (only in DVD mode)

or

VCR Information (only in VCR mode)

Title Name Information (only in DVD mode)

(only when DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R

is in playback)

or

File Name Information (only in CD mode)

(only when a CD with MP3 / JPEG / Kodak picture CD files

is in playback)

MP3 Tag Information

(only when an MP3 file is in playback)

HDMI Information

(only for the images output through the HDMI output)

DVD mode

BEFORE YOU START

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BEFORE YOU START

Title Name Information

Title Name

My Title

File Name Information

File Name

My File

Title/File Name Information

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* This is an example screen only for explanation.

Displayed items vary depending on the cassette tape
you inserted.

* During stop mode or pause, VCR information is not

available with HDMI connection.

1. Indicates current video status.

2. Indicates the current time.

3. Indicates a recording or playing back mode.

4. Indicates a tape counter.

5. Audio status of the current cassette tape.

VCR mode

VCR Information

• First, track name will be displayed.

Track Name

• If you press [DISPLAY] one more time, artist name will

be displayed.

Artist Name

• If you press [DISPLAY] one more time, album name

will be displayed.

Album Name

• If there is no artist, track or album name, “Not Available”
will be displayed.

MP3 Tag Information

Video Info. : 480p / YCbCr
Audio Info. : Bitstream

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1. Indicates the resolution of the HDMI output image.

2. Indicates the HDMI video format.

3. Indicates the HDMI audio format.

• “- - -” will be displayed, when it does not have any

information.

HDMI Information

Note

• VCR information does not appear on the screen when
the unit is connected by an HDMI, component or
S-video cable, except during the playback.

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1. Edit Disc Name:

Allows you to rename the disc.

2. Erase Disc: (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only)
Allows you to erase all contents in the disc and format

it.

3. Make Edits Compatible: (DVD+RW only)
Allows you to memorize the editing status on the

disc if you have added or deleted chapters, or made
chapters hidden on this unit, and to effect it when
playing back on the other unit.

Finalize: (DVD+R/DVD-RW/-R only)
Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles.

4. Disc Protect :

Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or

recording.

5. Random Play:

Allows you to activate the random playback feature.

6. Program Play: (audio CD/video CD only)
Allows you to activate the program playback feature.

7. PBC (Video CD only):

Allows you to select images or information on the

menu screen by activating PBC (playback control)
function.

8. Music :

Allows you to make setting for MP3 playback.

9. Photo :

Allows you to make setting for JPEG playback.

10. Slide Show: (JPEG / Kodak Picture CD files only)
Allows you to select the display time of the slide show

mode.

Disc Edit

Edit Disc Name
Erase Disc
Make Edits Compatible
Disc Protect OFF ON

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<Disc Edit menu (DVD+RW)>

Disc Edit

Edit Disc Name
Finalize
Disc Protect OFF ON

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<Disc Edit menu (DVD+R/DVD-R)>

BEFORE YOU START

Main Menu

Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use
[K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the

menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions
of the unit.

Disc Edit / DISC Playback Mode

Disc Edit

Edit Disc Name
Erase Disc
Finalize
Disc Protect OFF ON

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<Disc Edit menu (DVD-RW)>

1. General Setting:

To go to general setting menu.

2. Timer Programming:

To program a timer recording.

3. Title List:

To call up the title list.

4. Disc Edit:

To set up the DVD setting.

5. DISC Playback Mode:

To set up the disc playback setting.

• “DISC Playback Mode” is available only when an audio
CD, a video CD, a CD-RW/-R with MP3 / JPEG / Kodak
picture CD files is inserted into the unit.

Setup

Timer Programming

Title List

Disc Edit

DISC Playback Mode

General Setting

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General Setting Menu

General Setting

Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
HDMI
Reset All

Parental Lock
Disc Audio
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Angle Icon
Still Mode

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1. Playback:

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

2. Display:

To set up the OSD screen as you prefer.

3. Video:

To set up the video setting.

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. HDMI:

To set up the HDMI connection setting.

7. Reset All:

To reset the setting to the factory default.

<DISC Playback Mode menu (audio CD/VCD)>

<DISC Playback Mode menu (MP3/JPEG)>

DISC Playback Mode

Random Play
Program Play
PBC (Video CD only)

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DISC Playback Mode

Music
Photo

Random Play
Slide Show

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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.

DVD indicator

VCR indicator

SOURCE button

VCR button
DVD button

DVD mode

Press [SOURCE] on the front panel, or press [DVD] on the
remote control.

(Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)

VCR mode

Press [SOURCE] on the front panel, or press [VCR] on the
remote control.

(Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.)

Note

• You cannot switch to another mode while in the timer-standby mode.

• Playback will stop when you change the output mode.

1) Press [DVD].

2) Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray.

3) Place the disc on the disc tray with its label side
facing up.

Align the disc to
the disc tray guide.

4) Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray.

It may take a while to load

the disc.

To eject the disc:

Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray, then remove
the disc before turning the unit to the standby mode.

1) Press [VCR].

2) Insert a cassette tape as illustrated below.

4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO

Cassette compartment

• Insert from the flap side first with the window side
facing up.

To eject the cassette tape:
Press [C A STOP/EJECT] on the front panel or press

[OPEN/CLOSE A] on the remote control.

How to Insert a Disc How to Insert a Cassette Tape

How to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape

Switching DVD / VCR Mode

BEFORE YOU START

Note

• If you turn this unit to the standby mode, [OPEN/CLOSE A] on the remote control is not available.
Be sure to use [A OPEN/CLOSE] or [C A STOP/EJECT] on the unit.

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INITIAL SETTING

You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time.

1

Follow the procedure in “Finding the

Viewing Channel on Your TV” on
page 20 to display “Initial Setup”
menu.

2

Use [K / L] to select your desired

language, then press [OK].

Initial Setup

Select the language for Setup display.

OSD Language

English
Français
Español

3

Proceed to step 3 in

“SETTING THE CLOCK” on page 26.

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Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to

select “General Setting”, then press
[OK].

“General Setting” menu will appear.

2

Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then

press [OK].

“Clock Setting” menu will appear.

Note

• Your setting will be canceled if you press [SETUP] before pressing [OK] at step 3.

• 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.

• For setting the day, year, hour, and minute, [the Number buttons] can also be used.

• You can set the built-in calendar from the year 2008 up to 2058.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Set the clock before you try the timer programming. Follow these steps below.

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Use [{ / B] to select an item to set,

and use [K / L] to select the contents
to suit your preference, then press
[OK] when you finish setting all the
contents.

Clock Setting

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Your setting will be activated.
The clock start counting when you press [OK].

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Press [SETUP] to exit.

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INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING

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Attributes

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)

DVD+RW DVD+R

DVD-RW DVD-R

This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and
DVD-R.
DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/
DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times.

DVD-RW/-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode
automatically in this unit.

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

Recording
mode

Recording
time

Video/sound
quality

Disc size

8cm Disc

60 min

120 min

150 min

180 min

240 min

360 min

12cm Disc

(poor)

(poor)

(good)

(good)

HQ

(1Hr)

SP (2Hr)
SPP

(2.5Hr)

LP (3Hr)
EP (4Hr)
SLP (6Hr)

18 min

36 min

45 min

54 min

72 min

108 min

HQ

(1Hr)

SP (2Hr)
SPP

(2.5Hr)

LP (3Hr)
EP (4Hr)
SLP (6Hr)

• The recording time is only an estimate. The actual
recording time may differ.

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

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

• Following discs are recommended for good recording
quality and are proven to be compatible with this unit.
However, depending on the media condition the unit
may not read the disc properly.

Verbatim DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x,
DVD-R 8x, DVD-RW 2x
JVC DVD-RW 4x
Maxell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x
SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x
TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x

Performance of any other discs are not guaranteed.

• You can play back DVD+RW on most DVD players

without finalizing. However, if you have added or
deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you
must perform “Make Edits Compatible” before being
able to see those effects on other units. (Refer to
page 71 for more details.) To play back discs other
than DVD+RW on other DVD players, you will need
to finalize.

Note

• This unit cannot record to CD-RW or CD-R.

• All high definition pictures will be down converted to
the standard definition pictures when they are
recorded on this unit.

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

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

• Since the recording is made by the VBR (variable bit
rate) 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 TV screen.

• You cannot record copy-protected program using
this unit. (Copy-protected signal is included in DVD­video or some satellite broadcasts.)

• You cannot record “copy-once only” program on
DVD.

Recordable Discs

Before you make a recording, read the following information.

Recording Mode

• DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not
recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in
the disc (refer to page 70).

• DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not
recordable on this unit.

Unrecordable Discs

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BEFORE RECORDING

Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs
recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you
make an additional recording on this unit with “Make
Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title menu is
automatically converted to our style.

1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General

Setting”, then press [OK].

“General Setting” menu will appear.

2) Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK].

“Recording” menu will appear.

3) Use [K / L] to select “Make Recording Compatible”,

then press [OK].

4) Use [K / L] to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press [OK].

Make Recording Compatible

ON
OFF

ON: Title list will be replaced when you make

additional recordings to the discs recorded by
other units.

OFF: Prohibiting additional record to the disc that

has a title list created by other units.

5) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Make Recording Compatible Setting for Auto Chapter

You can set a specified time for chapter marks.

1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General
Setting”, then press [OK].

“General Setting” menu will appear.

2) Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK].

“Recording” menu will appear.

3) Use [K / L] to select “Auto Chapter”, then press [OK].

4) Use [K / L] to select a desired time option, then
press [OK].

Auto Chapter

OFF
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes

5) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

• The interval for auto chapter may be up to two
minutes different from the time option you set.

• A blank chapter may be created depending on the
remaining time of the disc.

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BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING

Press [DVD] first.

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Insert a recordable disc (refer to page

24 on how to insert a disc).

* Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit.

(Refer to page 27 for the list of compatible
discs.)

It may take a while to load

the disc.

• When inserting a brand-new DVD+RW/DVD-RW,
the unit automatically starts to format.

• If titles have been recorded on the disc, the
title list is displayed. Press [STOP C] to exit the
title list.

2

Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to

select a recording mode.

Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 27.

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Press [SOURCE] to select the

appropriate external input position
(L1/L2) to which your external tuner
is connected. Then select the desired
channel to record on the external
tuner.

Follow the steps to record TV programs from an external
tuner.
This unit has no tuner system so cannot receive TV
broadcasts without external tuner or such devices.

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Press [STOP C] to stop recording.

The recorded title will appear in the title list.
(Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 60.)

e.g.) DVD+R

Writing to Disc

Please finalize the disc when the writing is
completed before playing back on other DVD
players.

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• Press [STOP C] to exit the title list.

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Press [REC] to start recording.

“I” will be displayed for 4 seconds.

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Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording.
Press [PAUSE F]] or [REC] again to restart
recording.

To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)...

This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks
of 30 minutes.

Press [REC] repeatedly until the desired recording time
(30 minutes to 6 hours) appears on the TV screen.

One-touch timer recording will start.

0h30m

(normal recording)

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To change the recording length during the
one-touch timer recording:

Press [REC] repeatedly until the desired length appear.
To cancel the one-touch timer recording within the

specified time:
Press [STOP C].

Note

• When you press [REC], recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording.

• This unit cannot record images as aspect ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 images will be recorded as 4:3.

• When the unit clock has not been set, the space for a date and time of title names will be blank.

• You cannot change the recording mode during the recording pause mode.

• You can change a channel (external input) to be recorded during the recording pause mode.

Note for one-touch timer recording

• The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display during one-touch timer recording. Press

[DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen.

• Unlike the timer recording, you can perform the following operations during one-touch timer recording.

- Turning the power to standby to stop one-touch timer recording.

- Using [REC] or [STOP C] on the remote control.

• You cannot use the pause function during one-touch timer recording.

• When one-touch timer recording is finished and the power is turned to standby, the unit will switch to the timer-

standby mode automatically if a timer recording has been programmed. Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer­standby mode to use the unit continuously.