Govideo R6740 User Manual

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories ........................................................................ 1

Important safety instructions .......................................... 2

Warnings, cautions and others ....................................... 3

Disk information .................................................................. 4

Controls and displays

Remote control .................................................................... 5

Front panel connections ..................................................... 6

Display window .................................................................. 6

Rear panel connections ...................................................... 7

Connecting up

Connecting the antenna cable and television ................... 8

For better picture ................................................................ 9

S-Video out ...................................................................9

Component out ...........................................................9

For better sound .............................................................. 1 0

Connection to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver .. 10

Connection to a digital audio device ......................... 10

Digital out optical ...................................................... 10

Digital out coaxial ..................................................... 10

Quick setup

Initial setup ........................................................................ 1 1

Aspect ratio ..................................................................... 1 1

Audio ............................................................................... 1 1

TV channel setup

Automatic TV channel search ......................................... 1 2

Adding or deleting TV channels manually ...................... 1 2

Fine tuning TV channels manually .................................. 1 2

Swapping TV channels manually ....................................1 2

Recording

Before recording ............................................................. 13

Recording television programs ...................................... 1 3

Adding new recordings ................................................... 1 4

Inserting chapters ........................................................... 1 4

Playback with the DVD menu ...................................... 1 4

Recording from a VCR or Camcorder .............................. 1 5

Front panel and rear panel connections ................ 15

DV recording ..................................................................... 16

Using “Easy Guider” to record the DV signal .......... 16

“One touch record” to record the DV signal .......... 1 7

DV control ........................................................................ 1 7

Timer recording

Setting the timer ............................................................ 1 8

Playback

Basic playback ................................................................ 1 9

POWER, OPEN/CLOSE, PLAY, F.F., REW............ 19

NEXT, PREVIOUS ................................................... 19

PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY .............................. 19

DISC MENU, TITLE ................................................. 19

“Play Options” operation ............................................. 2 0

SLOW, SEARCH ..................................................... 20

A-B REPEAT, SUBTITLE ........................................ 20

AUDIO, ANGLE ....................................................... 20

INFORMATION ........................................................ 20

JPEG/MP3 file and Audio CD playback

JPEG file playback ............................................................ 2 1

MP3 file playback ........................................................... 2 1

Audio CD playback ......................................................... 2 1

Slide show ................................................................... 2 1

Editing

DVD menu and Edit menu ............................................... 2 2

Naming a title ................................................................. 2 2

Protecting a title ............................................................... 2 2

Overwriting a title ............................................................. 2 2

Erasing a title .................................................................. 2 2

Easy Guider

Playback ............................................................................. 2 3

Recording on DVD .......................................................... 2 3

Formatting........................................................................ 2 4

Finalizing ............................................................................. 2 4

GUI operation

Glossary

Specifications

Quick installation guide

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

1x Remote control  1x AC Power cord  1x RF cable



2x Batteries  1x Audio/Video cable



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Important safety instructions

1) Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating

instructions before operating the product.

2)

Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating

instructions for future reference.

Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product

3)
and in the operating instructions.

4)

Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use

instructions.

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.

6)

Attachments - Do not use attachments not recom-

mended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

7)

Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near

water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool.

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 product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or
sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9)

CART - A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.

Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet provide

10)
ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these
openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do
not place this product 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.

11)

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 product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12)

LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable

location.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance

13)
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time.

14)

Grounding or Polarization -

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other), it will fit into the 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.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding

type plug, it will only fit into a grounding type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the grounding type plug.

15)

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 product.

16)

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 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.

17)

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.

18)

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, take extreme care to keep it from touching such
power lines or circuits; contact with them might be fatal.

19)

Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension

cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.

Objects and Liquids - Do not push objects of any kind

20)
into this product through openings; they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a
fire or electric shock. Liquids of any kind should not be used
on or around this product.

Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product

21)
yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

22)

Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from

the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,

• If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

• If the product does not function properly after following

the operating instructions, contact Customer Service for
technical support.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance. This indicates a need for service.

23)

Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician uses replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitu­tions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

24)

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.

25)

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Mount the product to a wall

or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Heat - Keep this product away from heat sources, such as

26)
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers.

27)

Battery Usage - Battery leakage may result in bodily

injury or damage to the unit. In order to avoid battery
problems, please follow these instructions.

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as

marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old/new, carbon/alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long

time.

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Warnings, cautions and others

CAUTION!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lighting 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
humans.

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

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR­SELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY FOR U.S.A.

CAUTION!

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

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

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

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2) DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open

and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.

3) CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED AWAY
FROM THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION! –– POWER button

Disconnect the AC plug to shut the power off completely.

The POWER
the main line. Power can be controlled from the remote.

PRODUCTS WITH 525P PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION
TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PROD­UCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE
CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF
THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBIL­ITY WITH THIS MODEL 525P DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

button in any position does not disconnect

CAUTION!

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

• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all time
information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.

• Check the copyright laws in your country before
recording from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD,
MP3 and JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted material
may infringe copyright laws.

Legal Notices Regarding

Macrovision’s Property Rights

“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,
093; and 6,516,132.”

“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. “

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

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Disc information

 Playable Disc types

 Recordable Disc types

Notes:

The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW Logos are
trademarks of their respective companies.
Use discs with the above logos and that conform to
specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not
use irregular shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can
damage the unit.
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition
of the recording.

Unplayable disc types

The unit does not playback the discs listed below. If you try to
play back these discs, excessive noise may cause damage to
your speakers.

1) Unfinalized discs from other DVD Recorders.

2) DVD-ROM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, or SACD
discs.



Region Code of DVD-Video

This unit can playback region 1 discs only.

N
otes:

 Audio System

Dolby Digital Linear PCM

 Video System (NTSC & PAL)

This DVD Recorder supports both NTSC and PAL systems.

 Aspect Ratio

4:3 (Letter Box) Standard

4:3 Pan and Scan

16:9 Widescreen

Others



Audio : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded

with multiple audio languages.

Subtitle : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded

with multiple subtitle languages.

Angle : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded

from multiple angles.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

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Controls and displays

Remote Control

The Remote Control

1) Open/Close button ( OPEN/CLOSE)......... See Page 13

2) Number buttons (0~9) .................................... See Page 19

3) Titile menu button (TITLE) ...............................See Page 19

4) Next/Previous buttons

(

NEXT/ PREVIOUS) .......................See Page 19

5) Stop button (

6) Play button ( PLAY) ...................................... See Page 19

7) Easy Guider button (

8) Input button (INPUT) .......................................See Page 13

9) Record button (RECORD) ............................... See Page 13

10) Power button (

11) Channel select

12) Display button (DISPLAY) ................................ See Page 13

STOP) ...................................See Page 13

GUIDER) ................... See Page 23

POWER) ............................ See Page 11

buttons (CH) ............... See Page 13

To install batteries

 Open the battery compartment and insert

the batteries. Make sure the polarity (+
and -) matches the marks inside the
remote control.

 Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Remote sensor

The remote has a range of
approximately 10 feet and
works best when pointed
directly at the unit (at angles
up to 30° from the front of the
unit).

13) Setup button (SETUP) .................................... See Page 11

14) Disc menu button (DISC MENU) .................... See Page 19

15) F.F./REW. buttons (

16) Pause/Step button (

17) Cursor (), Enter button (ENTER) ......See Page 11

18) Play options button (PLAY OPTIONS) ............. See Page 20

19) Edit button (EDIT) ............................................ See Page 22

20) Timer button (TIMER) ...................................... See Page 18

F.F/ REW.) ......See Page 19

PAUSE/STEP)......... See Page 13

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Controls and displays

Front panel connections

Names of parts and controls

1) POWER ON/OFF
Turns the recorder on and off.

2) OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.

3) DISC TRAY
To insert/remove a disc.

4) DISPLAY
Operation indicators are displayed here.

5) PLAY
Plays a disc.

6) STOP
Stops playing or recording a disc.

7) PAUSE
Pauses playing or recording a disc.

8) PREVIOUS/NEXT
Goes to the next title/chapter/track, or goes back to the

previous title/chapter/track.

9) RECORD
Starts recording.

10) INPUT
Selects equipment connected to the AV inputs.

11) DV-LINK (IEEE-1394) Jack
Connects to a digital video camcorder.

12) AV IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks
Connects to the input of external equipment.

Display window

Display window function

1) Play indicator

2) DVD indicator

3) SVCD indicator

4) VCD indicator

5) CD indicator

6) MP3 indicator

7) JPEG indicator

8) DVD+RW indicator

9) DVD+R indicator

10) Record indicator

11) Pause Indicator

12) Status window

13) Timer recording mode

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Controls and Displays

Rear panel connections

Names of parts

1) ANTENNA IN Jack

Antenna/Cable TV input.

2) ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH Jack

Outputs Antenna/Cable TV signal through DVD
Recorder to your TV. NOT FOR DVD PLAYBACK!

3) AV IN 2 (S-VIDEO) Jack

S-Video signal input.

4) AV IN 2 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks

Composite signal input.

5) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y/Pb/Pr) Jacks

Component signal output.

6) AV OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks

Composite signal intput.

7) AV OUT (S-VIDEO) Jack

S-Video signal output.

8) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Jack

Connects an amplifier or receiver having a coaxial input jack.

9) DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Jack

Connects an amplifier or receiver having an optical input
jack.

10) AC IN Terminal

Connects the power cord.

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Connecting up

Before making connections

1) Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

2) Connect the VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause
viewing problems when playing copy-protected discs. You may also have viewing problems when connecting the unit to an
integrated TV/Video system.

Connecting the antenna cable and television

Before using the unit, follow these steps to connect the unit to an antenna/cable and your TV.

Connecting to a TV with VIDEO jacks

You can use the VIDEO OUT jacks to connect the unit to your TV.

Notes:

Connect the unit directly to your television.
Do not place the unit on top of amplifiers or equipments that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
The ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH jack outputs the TV signal only, and is NOT for DVD playback. You must set your TV to its Video Input

with this connection.

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For better picture

There are two types of enhanced video connections: S-Video and Component video.

1. S-Video out

Connecting to a TV with an S-Video jack

You can use the S-Video output instead of the standard Video out jacks to connect this player to your TV.

Notes:

When using the S-Video output jack, do not connect other VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit. Please set the correct “Video Output” from
the unit by pressing the “SETUP” button on the remote control. (See page 25)

2. Component Vidio out

Connecting to a TV with Component Video jacks

You can enjoy high-quality color viewing by using the Component Video output instead of the standard Video out jacks to connect
this player to your TV.

Notes:

When using the Component Video output jacks, do not connect other VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit. Please set the correct “Video
Output” from the unit by pressing the “SETUP” button on the remote control. (See page 25)

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For better sound

There are two types of enhanced audio connections: Analog and Digital.

Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver

Use the supplied audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT on the
player to the audio input on the stereo amplifier or receiver.

Connecting to a digital audio device

Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.

Digital out optical

Use a fiber-optic cable (not included) to
connect the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL on the
player to the digital optical input on your AV
amplifier or receiver. (see page 26 to activate
the digital audio output)

Digital out coaxial

Use a coaxial cable (not included) to connect the
DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL on the player to the coaxial
digital input on your AV amplifier or receiver.
(see page 26 to activate the digital audio output)

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Quick setup

Initial setup

Remote control & Setup menu

Confirm the antenna is connected correctly, and follow the
steps below for initial setup of the DVD Recorder.

1. Press [

2. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.

3. Press [] [ ] to select “System”, “Language”, “Playback”,
“Record”, “Audio”, or “TV Tuner” and press [] or [] to go
to the next or previous level.

4. Press [] [] to select the item you want to change and
press [] or [Enter].

Language --- OSD (see page 25)

System --- TV Type--->Date--->Time

Playback --- Aspect Ratio

Audio --- Digital Output (PCM / Bit Stream)

Record --- Quality ( HQ, SP, EP, SLP )

5. Press [ENTER] to confirm the setting.

6. Press [SETUP] to exit the setup menu or press [] to return
to the previous level.

Notes:

To record TV programs using the timer record feature, you must
set the time accurately.

POWER] to turn on the unit.

Aspect ratio

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your
television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also

select how video on some discs is presented.

4:3 Letter Box

Select when you connect the unit to a normal
(4:3) TV.
When playing a DVD-VIDEO disc recorded in
widescreen format, the picture is shown with
black bars at the top and bottom.

Notes:

You cannot change the “Aspect Ratio” setting during playback.

Progressive Scan mode

You can change the video output mode by pressing the
[SETUP] button and selecting “System-->Video Output

-->Progressive”.
(Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an
incompatible television.)

Video output mode:
480I: Interlace video
480P: Progressive video

Notes:

For Progressive Scan to work properly, you must connect the
unit to the Component Video inputs on a 480P compatible
television.

4:3 Pan & Scan

Select when you connect the unit to a normal (4:3) TV.
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in widescreen format, the picture is
zoomed to fill the screen vertically, and the left
and right sides of the image are cropped.

Notes:

On some discs, the picture will be shown in
Normal/LB mode even if you select Normal/PS mode.

16:9 Wide Screen

Select when you connect the unit to a
widescreen (16:9) TV.

Audio

Digital Output

PCM / Bit Stream
Enables the digital the audio output with PCM (stereo) or
encoded (raw) data.

DTS Out

ON / OFF

Surround

Stereo / Dolby / Off

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TV channel setup

Automatic TV channel search

The auto channel search function searches for and stores all
available TV channels from your antenna or basic cable
provider.

1. Ensure the antenna is securely connected to

the DVD Recorder.

2. Switch on the TV set and the DVD Recorder.

3. Press [SETUP] to display the “SETUP” menu

then press [] [] to select “TV TUNER” and
press [].

4. Press [] [] to select “Utilities” and press

[].

5. Press [] [] to select “START SCAN” and

press [ENTER] to start auto channel search.

4. Press [] [][] [] to select the channel you

want to add or delete and press [ENTER] to
confirm.

Move the cursor to the desired TV channel and press [ENTER] to
add or delete it.

5. Press [] [][] [] to select “EXIT”, then

press [ENTER] to save your settings and exit
the add/delete menu.

Fine tuning TV channels manually

After you have performed the automatic channel search you
may want to fine tune certain channels manually:

1. Press [SETUP] to display the “SETUP” menu

then press [] [] to select “TV TUNER” and
press [].

2. Press [][] to select the “FINE” and press
[].

3. Press [][] to fine tune the channel signal.

6. The auto channel search starts. This proce­dure may take a few muniutes.

7. When all the TV channels have been found,
press [SETUP] to exit.

Adding or deleting TV channel manually

After auto channel search is complete, you may wish to add or
delete channels manually:

1. Press [SETUP] to display the “SETUP” menu
then press [] [] to select “TV TUNER” and
press [].

2. Press [] [] to select “Uilities” and press [].

3. Press [] [] to select “Add/Delete” and press
[ENTER] to display the add/delete menu.

Swapping TV channels manually

This function allows you to manually swap the TV channel order
stored in the DVD Recorder to match the TV channel order
stored in your TV set.

1. Press [SETUP] to display the “SETUP” menu

then press [] [] to select “TV TUNER” and
press [].

2. Press [] [] to select “Swap” and press

[ENTER] to display the “SWAP” menu.

3. Select the TV channel to be swapped and
press [ENTER] to mark the TV channel.

4. Press [] [][] [] to select a new channel
position and press [ENTER] to swap.

5. To swap additional TV channels, repeat step
“3” to complete the settings.

6. Select “EXIT” to save your settings and exit
the “SWAP” menu.

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Recording

Before recording

Cautions:

1. This DVD Recorder records on both DVD+R and DVD+RW
discs.

2. Please use high-quality recordable DVD+R/RW discs to
ensure the best recording quality.

3. DVD+R discs are write once DVD discs.

4. DVD+RW discs are re-writable DVD discs.

5. You cannot add new recordings to DVD+R discs after they
are finalized.

6. In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings
to recordable DVD discs that contain recordings made by
other DVD Recorders.

Recording televison programs

1. Press [ POWER] to turn the unit on.

2. Press [

OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and

insert a recordable DVD disc.

Press the button again to close the tray.
When you insert a new recordable DVD disc, the DVD Recorder
will automatically format the disc.

5. Press [RECORD] to start recording.

After pressing [RECORD], it may take a short while to start
recording.

Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is
full.

To stop recording

When you press [ STOP], it may take a few seconds for
recording to stop.

To pause recording

Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording. To restart recording,
press [PAUSE] again.

3. Press [INPUT] to change the “signal-input

source” and select the “TV” input.

4. Press [ CH

] or [] [] to select the

channel you want to record.

Notes:

You can also use the number buttons to select a channel.

To change the recording mode.

Press [SETUP]. (See page 26)

Notes:

The new settings will not change the current recording, but will
be enabled for future recordings.
(For more details on recording modes, see page 26)

To check the disc status while recording

Press [DISPLAY] to display feedback on the current recording.

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Recording

Adding new recordings

To add new recordings at the end of all current
recordings:

Press [RECORD] to start recording , and press
[

STOP] at the point you want to stop.

Cautions:

All new recordings are automatically placed after previous
recordings unless you intend to overwrite them.

Inserting chapters

Playback with the DVD menu

Selecting a recorded title (program) on a disc

The “DVD Menu” displays all the titles (programs) recorded on
the disc and you can select the one you want to play.

1. Press [ PLAY] or [ GUIDER]

The “DVD Menu” menu appears when you press [ PLAY] or

GUIDER] and select the “PLAYBACK” icon. All of the titles

[
(programs) on the recordable DVD disc are displayed.

2. Press [] [] to select the title (program) you

want to play and press [ENTER].

Creating chapters while recording

The DVD Recorder can automatically divide a recording into
chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5/10/15/20/25/30-minute
intervals during recording.

1. Press [SETUP] to display the “SETUP” menu.

2. Press [] [] to select “RECORD” and press

[].

3. Press [] [] to select “CHAPTER MARK” and

set the desired time.

4. Press [SETUP] to exit the “SETUP” menu.

Notes:

1. You can also start recording using the “Easy Guider” menu.

Press [
and follow the steps to set the desired recording mode.

2. Before you start, please check that the disc has enough
available space for the recording.

3. You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.

Guider], select “RECORD”, press [ENTER],

To scroll through the “DVD Menu” page by page:

Press [] [] [ ] [] to select the “ “ or “ “ icons or
press [
Menu” changes to the next/previous page of titles (programs)

Notes:

1. If a power failure occurs, the program you are recording may
be lost.

2. Before you start, please check that the disc has enough
available space for the recording.

3. You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.

4. Before playing a DVD+R disc on compatible equipment, you
will need to finalize the disc.

NEXT] or [ PREVIOUS]. The entire “DVD

.

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Recording

Recording from a VCR or Camcorder

Before recording

This DVD Recorder can accept standard analog audio/video
cable or IEEE-1394 cable and record onto DVD in the digital
audio or video format of your choice. The unit functions much
like a digital VCR. Examples of use include digitizing videotapes
onto a recordable DVD disc, or transferring from a VCR or
camcorder to a recordable DVD disc.
This DVD Recorder allows basic DV control with the DVD
recorder’s remote control.

Front panel and rear panel connections

Connect a VCR or camcorder to the unit’s input terminals.

To start recording:

1. Press [SETUP] to select “RECORD” and set the

recording mode. ( HQ, SP, EP or SLP )

2. Place a recordable DVD disc on the tray, with

the disc’s label facing up.

3. Press [INPUT] to select the signal-input ( TV,

AV1-Front, AV2-Rear, S-Video, DV, Company
Logo).

Notes:

When recording from the S-Video source, the audio input will be
sourced from the red (right channel) and white (left channel)
audio jacks (labeled “R” and “L”, respectively) on the rear panel.

4. Start playing the VCR or camcorder.

5. Press [RECORD] on the DVD Recorder

to

record your video/audio signal from the VCR
or camcorder onto a recordable DVD disc.

6. Press [

STOP] to stop recording.

To pause recording

Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording. To restart recording,
press the [PAUSE] or [RECORD] button.

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Recording

DV recording

Before you begin

This DVD Recorder allows basic DV control with the DVD
Recorder’s remote control.

Using “Easy Guider” to record the DV

1. Power on your TV and the DVD Recorder.

2. Place a recordable DVD disc on the tray. Make
sure the disc’s label is facing up.

3. Connect the DV cable (IEEE-1394 4-pin cable)
to both the DV Camcorder and the DVD
Recorder.

8. Press [] [] to select “DV” Input, and press

[ENTER] to confirm.

9. Press [] [] to select the recording quality,

and press [ENTER] to confirm.

4. Power on the DV Camcorder. Start playback
on the DV Camcorder.

5. Pause the DV Camcorder where you want to
start recording.

6. Press [

GUIDER] on the remote control. This

actives the Easy Guider menu.

7. Press [] [] to select the “RECORD” icon,
and press [ENTER] to confirm.

10. Press [ENTER] to start recording.

Notes:

The “DVD Auto Rec” icon appears when recording begins.
The DVD Recorder will stay in “Pause” mode if no DV input
signal is detected.

11. To pause recording.

Press [ PAUSE ] on the remote control to pause recording.

Press [

PAUSE ] again to resume recording.

12. To stop recording.

Press [ STOP]

CAUTIONS:

Before playing a DVD+R disc on compatible equipment, you
will need to finalize the disc.

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Recording

“One Touch Record” to record DV signal

Before you begin

This DVD Recorder allows basic DV control with the DVD
Recorder’s remote control.

1. Power on your TV and the DVD Recorder.

2. Place a recordable DVD disc on the tray.

Make sure the disc’s label is facing up.

3. Connect the DV Cable (IEEE-1394 4-pin cable)

to both the DV Camcorder and the DVD
Recorder.

4. Power on the DV Camcorder. Start playback

on the DV Camcorder.

5. Pause the DV Camcorder where you want to

start recording.

6. Press [INPUT] to change the “Signal-Input

source” and select the “DV” input.

DV control

After recording stops, a DV control bar will
appear on the screen. This allows basic DV
control using the DVD Recorder’s remote
control.

1. Press [] [] and select (

) to fast-forward

the DV Camcorder.

2. Press [] [] and select (

) to rewind the

DV Camcorder.

3. Press [] [] and select ( ) to stop the DV

Camcorder.

4. Press [] [] and select (

) to start playback

on the DV Camcorder.

7. Resume DV Camcorder playback and press

[RECORD] to start recording.

8. To pause recording.

Press [ PAUSE ] on the remote control to pause
recording.

Press [

PAUSE ] again to resume recording.

9. To stop recording.

Press [ STOP]

5. Press [] [] and select ( ) to pause the DV

Camcorder.

Notes:

1. The DV-Link input jack on this unit is for use with DV
compatible camcorders only.

2. Only DV signals can be input to the DV-Link jack on this DVD
Recorder.

3. Do not connect a MICRO MV format video camcorder to this
DV-Link (IEEE-1394) jack.

4. You cannot connect more than two video input
sources at a time to the front panel connector of this DVD
Recorder.

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Timer recording

Before timer recording

Please check that the recordable DVD disc has enough available
space for the timer recording function. Before you start to
record, follow the steps to set the date, time, picture quality and
TV channel manually.

Setting the timer

1. Press [

2. Press [

POWER] to turn the unit on.

OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and

place a recordable DVD disc on the tray.

If you use an new recordable DVD disc, background formatting
will start automatically.

3. Press [TIMER] to display the “Timer-Record”
menu.

8. Press [] [] to set the “End” time and press

[ENTER] to set the Recording end time.

9. Press [] [] to select “Source” and press

[ENTER] to set the Recording source.

TV <-> AV1-Front <-> AV2-Rear <-> S-Video <-> DV-Front

10. Press [] [] to select “Quality” and press

[ENTER] to set the Recording quality.

Mode: HQ <-> SP <-> EP <-> SLP

If you enter a wrong selection

Press [] [] to re-select the item you want to change.

11. Press [][] to select “Exit” , then press

[ENTER] to exit the “Timer Record” menu.

4. Press [][] to select one of the timer setting
events and press [].

5. Press [] [] to select “Mode” and press
[ENTER].

Each time you press [] [], the item changes as follows:

Mode: Once <-> Weekly <-> Daily

6. Press [] [] to select “Date” and press
[ENTER] .

Each time you press [] [], the item changes as follows:

For Once: DATE: 1 2 : 2 5 (MM/DD)
For Weekly: DATE: SAT

(SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT)

For Daily: DATE: (not applicable)

12. Press [

POWER] to turn off the unit and start

the timer recording function.

Notes:

1. When the timer recording function is active, the “Timer LED”
on the front panel display will turn on.

2. Timer Recording continues until you stop the recording or the
disc is full.

To stop recording during timer recording

When you press [ STOP ], it may take a few seconds for
recording to stop.

To check the disc status while timer recording

Press [DISPLAY] to display information on the timer recording.

7. Press [] [] to select “Start” time and press

[ENTER] to set the Recording start time.

TIME:0 1 : 2 8 A (HH/MM/AM or PM)

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Playback

DVD/VCD/SVCD video disc playback

Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure you have made the necessary settings in the Setup menus
outlined in the previous section to correspond to your home system. Having made these settings, you are now ready to start using the
player to enjoy DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs.

Basic playback

Turn on your television and select the appropriate video input on
the television to suit the connections for the player.

Press [ DISPLAY ] to display information about

the DVD/VCD/SVCD Disc.

Press [ POWER ] to turn on the unit.

Press to turn the unit on or off.

Press [ OPEN/CLOSE ] to open the disc tray

and place the disc label-up on the disc tray.

Press [  PLAY ] to start playback.

Press [ F.F. ] to perform fast forward

scanning.

Press repeatedly to play the disc forward at 2x, 4x, 8x ,16x.

Press [ REW ] to perform fast reverse

scanning.

Press repeatedly to play the disc in reverse at 2x, 4x, 8x,
16x.

Press [ DISC MENU ] to display the disc menu

on the TV screen.

Press to return to the DVD’s title or disc root menu for the

current title during playback.

VCD SVCD

Press the numbered buttons [0~9] to select an item on the
disc menu.

DVD

Press [] [] [] [] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Press [ NEXT] to advance to the next

chapter/track.

Press repeatedly to skip to the next chapter during playback.

Press [ PREVIOUS] to return to a previous

chapter.

Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous
chapters during playback.

Press [ PAUSE/STEP] to pause playback.

Press [ PAUSE/STEP] again to start “frame

by frame mode”.

Press repeatedly to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by
frame during playback in pause mode.

 PLAY] to restart normal playback .

Press [

Press [ STOP] to stop playback.

Press [ TITLE ] to display the chapter menu on

the TV screen.

Press [] [] [] [] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Notes:

The [DISC MENU] button does not work while playback is
stopped.

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Playback

“Play Options” operation

During playback, press [PLAY OPTIONS] to display the “PLAY
OPTIONS” menu.

SLOW MOTION

Select a slow-motion speed. You can choose to
play the disc at +1/2x, +1/4x or -1/2x, -1/4x.

SEARCH To locate a desired position in the current title or

track (time search):
Press the number buttons [0~9] to enter the
desired time or title.

SUBTITLE To select among available subtitle languages

during DVD playback:

Notes:

Not all DVDs include subtitles in different languages.

AUDIO To select a different audio language or

soundtrack during DVD playback.

Example (for DVD-VIDEO)

To playback from

TITLE:CHAPTER : 001/001
or TIME:

0 1 : 2 7 : 3 3 (H:M:S)

Example (for SVCD/VCD)

To playback from

TIME:

Press [] to correct a mistake.
Press [] repeatedly to move back to the digit
where you entered a wrong number, and
reenter the correct one.
Press [ENTER] to start playback from the
specified time.

Notes:

Moving the cursor left through each menu takes you to the
previous level. Moving the cursor left at the first menu selection
closes the dialog box.

0 1 : 2 7 : 3 3

A-B To repeat a segment between two points (A and

B):

REPEAT Select “Point A” at the beginning of the segment

you want to repeat.
Select “Point B” at the end of the segment you
want to repeat.
The unit locates “A” and repeats playback
between “A” and “B”.
Select [Cancel]. A-B repeat mode turns off, and
normal playback continues.

Notes:

Not all DVDs include multiple languages or soundtracks.

ANGLE To select a different camera angle during DVD

playback.

No

Notes::

Not all DVDs include multiple angles.

INFORMATION

To enable or disable DVD/VCD/SVCD on-screen
disc information.

To exit “PLAY OPTIONS”

Press [PLAY OPTIONS] again or [] to exit the

“PLAY OPTIONS” mode.

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JPEG/MP3 file and Audio CD playback

The unit can play Audio CDs or JPEG/MP3 files on CD-R/RW
discs.

JPEG file playback

Playing JPEG files

1. Place the JPEG disc on the tray.

The disc will begin playback automatically.

2. Press [] or [] to browse the pictures.

Audio CD playback

Playing Audio CDs

1. Place the Audio CD on the tray.

The disc will begin playback automatically.

2. Press [ NEXT] or [ PREVIOUS] to

browse the tracks.

3. Press [

PAUSE] to pause playback.

3. Press [][] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or

“Rotate LEFT” and “Rotate UP”, “Rotate
down”.

4. Press [ PAUSE] to pause the slideshow.

5. Press [

STOP] to stop the slideshow.

MP3 file playback

Playing MP3 files

1. Place the MP3 disc on the tray.

The disc will begin playback automatically.

4. Press [

STOP] to stop playback.

5. Press [0~9] to select a specific audio track,

and press [ENTER].

Playback will start from the selected track.

Slide show

Playing JPEG and MP3 files on the same disc

1. Place the disc on the tray.

The disc will begin playback automatically.

2. Press [ PLAY ] to start playback.

3. Press [ NEXT ] or [ PREVIOUS ] to

browse the MP3 files.

Or press [] [ ] to browse the pictures.

4. Press [][] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or

“Rotate LEFT” and “Rotate UP”, “Rotate
down”.

5. Press [

Press [ STOP] to stop the slideshow.

PAUSE] to pause the slideshow.

2. Press [ NEXT ] or [ PREVIOUS ] to
browse the MP3 files.

3. Press [

PAUSE] to pause MP3 playback.

4. Press [ STOP] to stop MP3 playback.

Notes:

1. The unit may not display the file name correctly if an MP3 file
name includes any 2-byte character.

2. The unit does not support ID3 tags.

3. The unit does not support MP3-Pro or WMA files.

4. The unit supports discs recorded with multiple sessions.

5. The unit can only playback pictures or tracks with the
following file extensions: “JPG” or “jpg”, “MP3” or “mp3”, etc.

6. Time required for reading the disc contents may vary for
different discs, depending on the numbers of groups
(folders) and tracks (files) recorded, etc.

7. You cannot advance or reverse playback by pressing F.F. or
REW. during JPEG/MP3 disc playback.

8. You cannot select/play tracks by pressing the number
buttons during MP3 disc playback.

9. The unit supports MP3 file bitrates from 32Kbps to 320Kbps.

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Editing

Before starting to edit

This section explains the basic editing functions.
Please finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit
a finalized disc.

DVD menu and Edit menu

1. Press [
“DVD Menu”.

PLAY] or [ GUIDER] to display the

Protecting a title

1. Press [] [] to select “Protection”, then

press [ENTER].

2. Press [] [] to select “On”, then press

[ENTER].

2. Press [EDIT] to display the “Title Edit” menu.

Naming a title

1. Press [] [] to select the “Edit” icon, then
press [ENTER].

The display for entering a title name appears.

2. Select the desired characters from the
keypad, pressing [ENTER] after each entry.

Notes:

1. You can protect recorded titles on both DVD+R/RW discs.

2. When a title is protected, it cannot be erased or overwritten.

Overwrite a title

1. Press [] [] to select “Overwrite”, then

press [ENTER].

2. Press [] [] to select “On”, then press

[ENTER].

“Overwrite” mode is set.

CAUTIONS:

1. For DVD+R disc recordings each new recording is always
placed immediately after the previous recording, since the
original recordings cannot be overwritten.

2. For DVD+RW disc recordings each new recording can
either be placed immediately after the previous recording or
directly overwritten onto the selected recording title.

Notes:

1. You can only enter up to 8 characters for a name.

3. When you finish entering the title name, press

[] [] [] [] to select “Finish”.

Erasing a title

1. Press [] [] to select “Erase”, then press
[ENTER].

Notes:

1. You can erase recorded titles on both DVD+R/RW discs.

2. After erasing titles on DVD+R discs, the erased space
cannot be utilized.

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Easy Guider

Playback

1. Press [
Guider” menu.

GUIDER ] to display the “Easy

3. Press [] [] to select the signal-input ( TV,

AV1, AV2, S-Video, DV ) and press [ENTER].

2. Press [] [] to select “Playback”, then press
[ENTER].

The “DVD Menu” appears.

3. Press [] [] to select the title (program) you
want to play and press [ENTER].

Press [

Press [ PLAY] to resume normal playback .

PAUSE] to pause playback.

Press [ STOP] to stop playback.

Recording on DVD

1. Press [ GUIDER ] to display the “Easy
Guider” menu.

If you select “TV”, press [] [ ] to select the channel you want
to record and press [ENTER].

4. Press [] [] to select the desired recording

mode and press [ENTER]. ( HQ, SP, EP or SLP )

2. Press [] [] to select “Record”, then press
[ENTER].

5. Press [ENTER] to confirm recording.

6. Press [

7. Press [

Notes:

1. You can select “EXIT” or press [
“Easy Guider” menu.

2. You may use either DVD+RW or DVD+R discs to record.

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STOP] to stop recording.

PAUSE] to pause recording.

Guider] again to exit the

Easy Guider

Formatting

Before you format a disc, please make sure that important
content is safely backed up. All disc contents will be erased.

CAUTIONS:

For DVD+RW disc, you can reformat the disc if you want to
create a blank disc.

1. Press [ GUIDER ] to display the “Easy
Guider” menu.

2. Press [] [] to select “Format”, then press
[ENTER].

Finalizing

CAUTIONS:

For DVD+R discs:

Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this
unit on other DVD players or PCs.
You must finalize DVD+R discs before they can be played on
other DVD players.

Notes:

For DVD+RW discs, finalizing is not required.

1. Press [ GUIDER ] to display the “Easy
Guider” menu.

The DVD Recorder starts formatting the disc.

3. When the disc formatting process is complete,
press [ENTER] to exit the format menu.

2. Press [] [] to select “Finalize”, then press

[ENTER].

3. Press [ENTER] to start .

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

Notes:

1. During “Format” or “Finalize” operations, you can select
“EXIT” or press ”Guider” again to exit the “Easy Guider”
menu.

2. You may use either DVD+RW or DVD+R discs to record.

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GUI operation

Changing settings

The chart below shows the settings for the unit. Change the
settings to suit your preferences and to set up the unit in the
environment in which it is being used.

1) Press [SETUP] to display the setup menu.

2) Press [] [] to select “System” “Language” “Play-
back” “Record” “Audio” or “TV Tuner”, and press []
or [] to go to the next or previous level.

3) Press [] [] to select the desired item and press [] or
[ENTER].

4) Press [] [] to set the desired option and press [ENTER].

To exit the SETUP menu

Press [SETUP] or [] until you return to the main level.

System

Video Output

Sets the video output signal.

S-Video Component Progressive

Date

Sets the date of the system clock.

Time

Sets the time of the system clock.

HH:MM:SS AM/PM

Auto-Sleep

Turns off the unit automatically after a specified time.
Off/30/60/90/120mins

Default

Restores default settings.

---- (Off) Restore

Notes:

Video will not be displayed if the selected video output on the
player is different than the video output connection.

Language

OSD

Sets your on-screen display language preference:

English, Spanish

Menu Langauge

Sets your disc menu language preference:
English, Spanish

Audio Langauge

Sets your audio anguage preference. The options are:
English, Spanish

Subtitle Langauge

Sets your subtitle language preference. The options are:
Off, English, Spanish

Playback

Your DVD

The “Your DVD” feature automatically searches for your
preferences every time you load a DVD disc. It then finds
and selects your preferred language and audio settings (if
available) without having to access the disc menu. A
special Your DVD screen appears appear on your TV
when a disc is loaded informing you if your playback
preferences were found on the disc, including Audio
language, Subtitle language, and Surround mode. To
enable this feature, first set all your preferences and then
turn Your DVD “On”.
On Off

AutoPlay

Tired of wading through confusing and inconsistent menus
upon loading rented DVD discs? When the “AutoPlay”
feature is active, the DVD Recorder will find the beginning
of the movie on most discs and begin playing the movie
automatically. To enable this feature, turn AutoPlay “On”.
On Off

Aspect Ratio

Sets your preferred aspect ratio for DVD movies.
16:9 Wide 4:3 Pan 4:3 L.Box

Parental

Sets the parental control feature to block playback of
DVDs that exceed the specified rating (not all discs are
rated).
The parental control levels are:
1: Kid Safe 2: G 3: PG 4: PG-13
5: PG-R 6: R 7: NC-17 8: Adult
Off

Password

Sets a password to limit access to the Parental Control
feature.
OLD Password (XXXX) NEW Password (XXXX)
Confirm (XXXX)

Notes:

Factory default setting is “0000”.

Slide Time

Sets the slideshow interval while playing JPEG files.

Off 3~99 Seconds

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GUI Operation

Record

Record Quality

Sets the default record quality.

HQ (1hr) SP (2hrs)
EP (4hrs) SLP (6hrs)

Chapter Mark

Sets the interval of chapter auto-insertion while recording.

Off 5/10/15/20/25/30 mins

Audio

Digital Output

Sets the digital audio output format.

PCM Enables digital audio output with PCM

Bit Stream Enables digital audio output with bitstream

(stereo) data.

(encoded multichannel surround sound)
data.

DTS Output

Enables/disables Digital Theater System output.

ON (Enables Digital Theater System mode)
OFF (Disables Digital Theater System mode)

Surround Output

Sets your surround sound preferences.

Stereo
Dolby
OFF

TV Tuner

TV Signal ---> Antenna or Cable

(Select the type of antenna input)

Country ---> Select your location

Utilities ---> Start Scan or Add/Delete or Swap

(Select to rescan channels, add/delete channels manually,
or swap TV channel positions)

Fine --> -24 ~ -1 0 +1 ~ +24

(Select to fine-tune channel frequencies manually)

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Glossary

480i/480p

Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of
an image signal.
480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, and
480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.

Aspect ratio

Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens.
The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high­definition or wide TV is 16:9. The letter box allows you to enjoy
a picture with a wider perspective.

Bitstream

The digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1-channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.

Chapter/Title

Chapter is the smallest division and title is the largest division on
a DVD VIDEO. A chapter is a division of a title and similar to a
track for Video CD or Audio CD.

Component video

Video signals with three channels of separate information that
make up the picture. There are various types of component
video, including R/G/B and Y/Cb(Pb)/Cr(Pr).

Composite video

A single video signal commonly used in most consumer video
products that contains all luminance, color, and synchronization
information.

Dolby Digital

®

A six-channel system consisting of left, center, right, left rear,
right rear and LFE (Low-Frequency Effect channel, for use with
a subwoofer) channels. It requires a Dolby Digital

®

decoder,
either in the player or in an external receiver to regenerate the
sound. All processing is done in the digital domain.
Not all Dolby Digital discs contain six (5.1) channels of
information.

®

(Digital Theater Systems)

DTS

®

stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS® is a Digital

DTS
Surround audio encoding format configured with six (5.1)
channels, similar to Dolby Digital

®

. It requires a DTS® decoder,
either in the player or in an external receiver to regenerate the
sound. All processing is done in the digital domain.
Not all DTS discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.

DVD+RW

DVD+RW is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RW uses a
recording format that is comparable to a DVD-Video format.

Interlace output

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan
lines. The Interlaced scanning system places lines of the second
half of the picture in between lines of the first half of the picture.

JPEG

A popular file format for still image compression and storage.
JPEG stands for “Joint Photographic Experts Group”. There are
three sub-types of the JPEG format as follows.

• Baseline JPEG: used for digital cameras, the Web, etc.

• Lossless JPEG: an old type, rarely used now.

Linear PCM audio

PCM stands for “Pulse Code Modulation”. Linear PCM is the usual
method for digitally encoding audio without compression, and is
used for the audio tracks on DVD VIDEO discs, Audio CDs, etc.

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format.
Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

MPEG

MPEG stands for “Moving Picture Experts Group”. This is an
international standard for compression of moving images.
On some DVDs, digital audio has been compressed and
recorded in this format.

NTSC (National Television System Committee)

The initials stand for National Television Standards Committee.
This is the committee that established the standards for
television systems in the United States. The NTSC standard
broadcasts 525 or 480 lines of resolution per second, and 30
frames per second of refresh rate, 60 Hz field frequency. NTSC
TV system is widely used in USA, Canada, Latin America and
Taiwan, etc.

PAL (Phase Alternation by Line)

PAL (Phase Alteration Line) is the color television broadcast
standard throughout Western Europe (except in France, where
SECAM is the standard), Australia, China, Singapore and
Malaysia, etc. It has 625 lines of vertical resolution per second
and 25 frames per second refresh rate, 50 Hz field frequency.

DVD-R

DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD­Video. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will
have the same format as a DVD-Video.

DVD-RW

DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same
size as a DVD-Video. DVD-RW has two different modes: VR
mode and Video mode. DVD created in Video mode has the
same format as a DVD-Video, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or
edited.

DVD+R

DVD+R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD­Video. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and
will have the same format as a DVD-Video.

PBC

Playback Control. A special feature on a Video CD or Super VCD
that enables interactive use.

S-Video

A video signal which improves picture quality over standard
composite connections. Used on Super VHS, DVD, high end TV
monitors, etc.

Track

SVCD, VCD, Audio CD discs use tracks to divide up the content
of a disc.

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Specifications

MEDIA TYPES SUPPORTED (Read Only):

DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM

CONTENT FORMAT SUPPORTED:

1) DVD-Video

2) DVD+VR

(DVD+VR format is compatible with DVD-Video in most case)

3) Video CD

4) Super VCD

5) Audio CD
6 ) MP3

Maximum number of files recognizable: 1000 files
Compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

7 ) JPEG

Maximum number of pictures recognizable: 1000 files

RECORDABLE DISC SUPPORTED:

1) DVD+R ( DVD+VR Mode )

2) DVD+RW ( DVD+VR Mode )

VIDEO RECORDING QUALITY

Mode Hour

Bit Rate Encode NTSC PAL/SECAM

HQ 1 9.5Mbps MPEG2 720X480 720X576
SP 2 5.1Mbps MPEG2 720X480 720X576
EP 4 2.5Mbps MPEG2 352X480 352X576
SLP 6 1.7Mbps MPEG1 352X240 352X288

AUDIO FORMAT

Dolby Digital Multi-channel
MPEG1 2-channel
MPEG2 Multi-channel
PCM 2-channel

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

DA Converter 24-bit/192KHZ
AD Converter ≤24-bit

Signal-Noise (1kHz) ≥90dB

Dynamic Range (1kHz) ≥80dB

Cannel Separation (1kHz) ≥80dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz)≤65dB

TUNER FORMAT

Signal UHF/VHF/CATV
System NTSC or PAL/SECAM

CONNECTIONS

FRONT PANEL

Video Input RCA Connector (yellow) x1
Audio L/R Input RCA Connector (white/red) x1
IEEE 1394 Input Mini jack x1

VIDEO FORMAT

MPEG2 for DVD+VR, DVD-Video, SVCD
MPEG1 for DVD+VR, VCD

TV STANDARD & VIDEO RESOLUTION

NTSC PAL/SECAM

Scan Frequency 60Hz 50Hz
Number of lines 525 lines 625 lines

DVD-Video

• Horiz. Resolution 720 pixels 720 pixels

• Vertical Resolution 480 lines 576 lines

SVCD

• Horiz. Resolution 352 pixels 352 pixels

• Vertical Resolution 480 lines 576 lines

VCD

• Horiz. Resolution 352 pixels 352 pixels

• Vertical Resolution 240 lines 288 lines

VIDEO PERFORMANCE

DA Converter 10-bit/54MHz
Composite Output 1 Vpp 75 Ohm
S-Video Output Y : 1 Vpp 75 Ohm

C : 0.3 Vpp 75 Ohm

Components Output Y : 1 Vpp 75 Ohm

P

: 0.7 Vpp 75 Ohm

b

: 0.7 Vpp 75 Ohm

P

r

REAR PANEL

Video Input RCA Connector (yellow) x1
Audio L/R Input RCA Connector (white/red) x1
S-Video Input 4-Pin Mini DIN x1

Video Output RCA Connector (yellow) x1
Audio L/R Output RCA Connector (white/red) x1
S-Video Output 4-Pin Mini DIN x1
Component / Y, P
Progressive Scan Output

(Green/Blue/Red) x1

b, Pr

Digital Audio Output Coaxial x 1

Optical x1

GENERAL

Power Supply AC 100~240V , 50Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption 36 W
Operating Temperature +5°C to +40°C (+36°F to

+104°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 80% RH
Dimensions(W/H/D) 420 x 66 x 268 mm
Net Weight 2.8 kg

Notes:

The specifications and design of this product are subject to
change without notice.

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Quick installation guide

Connection to a television

Initial setup

Remote Control & Setup Menu

When you turn on the unit for the first time, press [SETUP] and
follow these steps to set up the unit.

1. Press [

2. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu on your TV
screen.

3. Press [] [] to select “System”, ”Language”,“Playback”,
”Record”, ”Audio”, ”TV Tuner” on the Setup menu.

4. Press [] or [ENTER] and [] [] to select the item you
want to change.

About Playback:

Language: Language------>OSD (see page 25)

Aspect Ratio: Playback---->TV Aspect (see page 25)

Video out: System------>Video Output (see page 25)

Audio out: Audio--------> Digital Out (see page 26)

About Record:

System Time: System--->Date / Time (see page 25)

Record Quality: Record--->Quality (see page 26)

Chapter Mark: Record---->Chapter Mark (see page 26)

TV Signal: TV Tuner-->TV Signal (see page 26)

5. Press [SETUP] to end the settings.

POWER ] to turn on the DVD Recorder.

Sytem settings

System Language

Select system operating language:
”ENGLISH” or ”SPANISH”

Aspect Ratio

Select “4:3 L. Box”, “4:3 Pan” or “16:9 Wide” to suit your TV.

Video Output

There are 3 types of video outputs available on this unit,
including ”S-Video”, ”Component”, or ”Progressive”.
Connect the correct video cable from the unit to your TV and
select the correct video output by pressing [SETUP] and
selecting System --> Video Output.

Audio Output

This unit is capable of both analog and digital audio output.
For analog audio, connect RCA cables to the LR audio jacks on
the back of the unit.
For superior digital audio, connect a digital coaxial or optical
cable from the back of the unit to an amplifier or receiver with a
Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoder.

Record settings

Record Quality

Sets the default recording mode, depending on the quality you
want to record “HQ, SP, EP, SLP”. (see page 26)

Chapter Mark

You can automatically divide titles (programs) into chapters by
inserting chapter marks at 2~15 minutes intervals during
recording.
(see page 26)

Video will not be displayed if the selected video
output on the player is different from the video output
connection.

Quick Installation Guide

Recordable discs

Disc formats supported

DVD+R
DVD+RW

Playable discs

Disc formats supported

DVD-VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW/
CD-R/CD-RW/Audio CD/VCD/SVCD/JPEG/MP3

Video formats supported

MPEG2 for DVD and SVCD / MPEG1 for VCD
JPEG files

Audio formats supported

AUDIO CD / MP3 files

Basic playback

Turn on your television and select the appropriate video input to
suit the connections for the player.

Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.

Press to switch the unit on.

Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and

place the disc label side up on the disc tray.

Press [ PLAY] to start playback.

Press [ F.F.] to perform fast forward scanning.

Press repeatedly to play the disc forward at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x.

Recording from a TV , VCR or Camcorder

1. Press [SETUP] to select “RECORD” and to set the desired

recording mode. ( HQ, SP, EP or SLP )

2. Place a recordable DVD disc on the tray, with the
disc’s label facing up.

3. Press [INPUT] to select a signal-input ( TV, AV1-Front,

AV2-Rear, S-Video, DV-Front ).

4. Start playback on the VCR or camcorder, or select a
TV channel.

5. Press [RECORD] to record your video/audio signal from the

VCR, camcorder, or TV program onto a recordable DVD
disc.

6. Press [

STOP] to stop recording.

Timer recording

Setting the timer

1. Press [TIMER] to display the “Timer Record” menu.

2. Press [] [] to select an item and to set the date.

Set the “Mode: Once-->Weekly-->Daily”.
Set the “Date: Month-->Day”.
Set the “Start Time: Hour-->Minute”.
Set the “End Time: Hour-->Minute”.
Set the “Source: TV-->AV1-Front-->AV2-Rear

Set the “Quality: HQ-->SP-->EP-->SLP”.

3. When finished, select the “EXIT” icon and press [ENTER] to
exit the timer recording menu.

-->S-Video-->DV-Front”.

Press [ REW.] to perform fast reverse scanning.

Press repeatedly to play the disc in reverse at 2x, 4x, 8x,
16x.

Press [ NEXT] to advance to the next chapter/

track.

Press repeatedly to skip to the next chapter during playback.

Press [ PREVIOUS] to return to a previous

chapter.

Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous
chapters during playback.

Press [ PAUSE] to pause playback.

Press [ STOP] to stop playback.

Press [TITLE] to view a disc’s title menu on your TV

screen.

Press [DISC MENU] to view a disc’s chapter menu on

your TV screen.

4. Press [

recording.

During a timer recording, you can press [
recording.

POWER] to turn off the unit and start the timer

STOP] to stop