Hitachi DVRF7U User Manual

DVD RECORDER (DVD RECORDER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER)

Instruction Manual

Model No. DV-RF7U

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

under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

• The region number of this unit is “1”.

• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or ALL”.

“

Example:

Para la instalación y las operaciones básicas del aparato, existe una guía en español.

ALL

HITACHI CANADA, LTD.

DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

2495 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Warning

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

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

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

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

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

LASER SAFETY

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

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS

OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK

MECHANISM.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCT (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. AMEUBLES- Cet appareil ne doit être placé que sur unmeuble (avec ou sans roulettes) recommandé par le fabricant. Si vous l’installez sur un meuble à roulettes, déplacez les deux ensembles avec précaution. Un arrêt brusque, l’utilisation d’une force excessive et des surfaces irrégulières risquent de déstabiliser l’ensemble et de le renverser.

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

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

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

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

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

14. Lightning - For added protection for this video 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 video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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

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

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

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

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

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video

product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

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

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in

performance, this indicates a need for service.

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

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

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

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Precaution

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R

• Clean with DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner

(generally available). Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

Handling Cautions

• Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off.

• Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or

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the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder.

• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

• Exterior interference such as lightning and static

electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long periods of time.

• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from AC outlet.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Disc Handling

• Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD Recorder-VCR may be damaged.

Holding discs

• Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed.

Cartridge

• This is used to prevent damage by dirt, scratches, etc. when using a DVD-RAM disc.

DVD-Video, CD

• Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.

Cautions on handling discs

• Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.

• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.)

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use discs printed with label printers available on

the market.

• Do not load warped or cracked discs.

Disc Storage

Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.

• Do not keep under direct sunlight.

• Keep in a cool ventilated area.

• Store vertically.

• Keep in a clean protection jacket.

• If you move your DVD Recorder-VCR suddenly from a

cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, remove the disc and wait for one to two hours with the power on before attempting playback.

Disc Specifications

DVD-Video

• A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135minutes of images, 8-language audio and 32 subtitle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby 3D surround, allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in the comfort of your own home.

• When switching from the first layer to the second layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there may be momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

• Once a DVD-R/RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

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Audio CD

DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording

• An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded.

• Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-R/RW

MP3 CD-R/RW

• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back.

• Only MP3 files with the "mp3", and "MP3" extension can be used.

• For MP3 files recorded with a VBR (Variable Bit Rates), from 32 kbps to 320 kbps, the sound may cut in and out.

• Playable bit rate range is from 56 kbps to 320 kbps.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and

folders.

JPEG CD-R/RW

• Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can be used.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders.

• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

Using CD-R/RW

• If the CD-R/RW disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience a delay in the early playback time, and all recorded files may not play.

• Some CD-R/RW discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-R/RW media from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs.

• Once a DVD-R/RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

• You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs before finalizing.

• When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is erased or not.

• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.

• This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turn on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.

• Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the recording condition.

• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the recording condition.

DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording

• Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-RW discs in both Video and VR Modes.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalized, you cannot perform additional recording.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

• In both modes, playback can be performed before and after finalization, but additional recording, deleting and editing cannot be performed after finalization.

• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be careful when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost.

• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to Video Mode when first initialized.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat recording, editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist, and etc.

- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD players.

• DVD-RW (Video mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized.

- If a disc that has been recorded in Video mode by a different manufacturer's recorder but has not been finalized it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.

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DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that come with cartridges.

• Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside. Even if you are able to eject the disc, always use the disc with the cartridge to ensure correct operation.

• DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to avoid accidental erasure of recorded data. With the Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can play the disc, but recording or erasing will not work. Set the Write Protect

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tab to UNPROTECT to format the disc or erase data.

• Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode. Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the recording.

• You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues.

• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be played in this unit.

• DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the player.

• This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better protection to your recordings.

COPY PROTECTION

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder-VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

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

Protection

This DVD Recorder-VCR can allow you to protect the contents of your discs, as described below.

• Cartridge-protected: With the write-protect tab set in the protect position, the contents of the disc cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

• Program-protected: See page 82 “Locking a Disc Navigation Entry”

• Disc-protected: See page 94, 95 “Disc Protection”

❋ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD discs that are

incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product.

❋ For more information on recording a DVD, consult

your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.

❋ If poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs are

used, your recordings may fail.

Do not use the following discs!

• DVD-Audio, CDV, CVD, Photo-CD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, VCD, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product.

[Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/ JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R. However, if your DVD-RW disc was recorded with another device, it can be played only if it was recorded and finalized in Video Mode.

• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or

“Please check the regional code.” will be displayed.

• If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD

video format, it may also not be playable.

❋ We recommend using Hitachi Maxell discs as they

have been confirmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of all 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. Alliance: www.eiae.org

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Contents

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Getting Started

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before Reading the Instruction Manual . . . . .10

How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR . . . . . . .10

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . . . .30

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . .31

Auto Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Guide Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Front Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Playback

*DVD Playback

Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . .41

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Connecting & Setting Up

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting the Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Slow Motion Play / Step Motion Play . . . . . .41

Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

About FUNCTIONS button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using the A-B Repeat Function . . . . . . . . . . .45

Moving to a Scene Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Virtural Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language . . . .46

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Using Markers/Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Zooming-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Check Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) . . . . . . .51

Play Option Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

To Program Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Photo CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc . . . . .76

Playing back MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Using P in P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

*VCR Playback

Playing the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . .58

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S-VHS Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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Recording

*DVD Recording

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using VCR Plus+ codes to make

timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Recording the current channel

you are watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Making One Touch Recording (OTR) . . . . . . .64

Viewing Disc Navigation Screen (title list) . . .78

Playing a Disc Navigation Entry . . . . . . . . . .79

Renaming a Disc Navigation Entry . . . . . . . .80

Deleting a Disc Navigation Entry . . . . . . . . .81

Locking a Disc Navigation Entry . . . . . . . . .82

Deleting any Section of

Disc Navigation Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Displaying a List of Scenes

(Scene Navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Skipping to a Desired Time and Playing

(Time Navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Creating a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Editing a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . .89

Dubbing a Playlist Entry to the VCR . . . . . . .92

Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist . . .93

Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Making a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Editing Timer Record List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Deleting a Timer Recording Entry . . . . . . . . .67

Satellite Link Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Watching the Images Being Recorded

(Time Slip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Recording From External Devices . . . . . . . . .69

Playing while Recording (Chasing Play) . . . .70

Recording through DV jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

*VCR Recording

Basic VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Special Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Record Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Dubbing to DVD or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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Editing

◆ Reference

Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . .103

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

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General Features

Time Slip and Picture In Picture (P in P)

Use the Time Slip function to play back the recorded images while a recording is proceeding (DVD-RAM only). Use the P in P function to view the playback and recording screens at the same time.

Getting Started

The DV-RF7U allows you to record and play back high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW discs.

High quality digital audio and video recording and playback

Record up to about 12-hour images with a double sided 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 6-hour images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, depending on the recording mode.

Creating DVD video title using DVD-RW/DVD-R disc

With DV-RF7U, create your own DVD video title on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

A Variety of Recording Options

Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP and EP to meet your recording needs. (See pages 64~65.)

• XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour

• SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours

• LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours

• EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 hours

Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack

Record digital camcorder images onto DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See page 71.)

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free images. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality. (See pages 18~19.)

A variety of functions with easy-to-use user interface

Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow you to perform the desired operations easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit images in specific sequence according to your needs.

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Before Reading the

Note

How to use the DVD

Instruction Manual

Make sure to check the following matters before reading the instruction manual.

Icons that will be used in manual

Getting Started

Icon Term Definition

This involves a function avail-

DVD

RAM

JPEG

MP3

NOTE

Preliminary

About the use of this instruction manual

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~6)

2) If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting. (See pages 101~103)

able in DVD or Video Mode DVD-R

This involves a function available in DVD-RAM

This involves a function available in DVD-RW

This involves a function available in DVD-R

This involves a function available in a data CD (CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW)

This involves a function available in a data picture CD (CDROM, CD-R, or CD-RW)

This involves a function available in a data CD (CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW on which MP3 is recorded)

This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate

Check items before operating each function

Recorder-VCR

Step 1

This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a recording without any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.

Step 2

Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of recording on a disc.

Using a DVD-RAM

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). You can edit recorded images and create a playlist in a specific sequence according to your requirements.

Using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). For an unused disc, a message that asks whether to format in Video Mode or not is displayed. You can play a video mode disc on various DVD components. A VR mode disc allows more varied editing.

Using a DVD-R

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD Video format. When formatting is complete, you can record on the disc. You can play this type of disc on various DVD components only when they have been finalized.

Select the disc type

Format the disc to start recording

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■

You can only use one format on a DVD-RW.

■

You can change the DVD-RW format to another for-

mat. It should be noted that the data on the disc may

be lost when changing formats.

Step 3

There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as recording type: Once, Daily or Weekly or recording mode: XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode) according to the recording mode.

Step 4

You can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback.

A DVD consists of sections, called titles, and sub sections, called chapters.

During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording, DVD-R/DVD-RW discs (in Video mode) can automatically create chapters according to the recording mode when finalized.

Recording

Playing

Step 6

To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalizing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalized disc should be used for playback on that type of component.

When using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode

The disc should be finalized first to enable playback on any DVD components other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized. To enable recording on the disc again, Disc should be unfinalized.

When using a DVD-R disc

You should finalize the disc to play it on a component other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized.

Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components

Getting Started

Step 5

Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs. With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete, dubbing, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

Creating a playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW in VR mode)

With this recorder, you can create a new playlist on the same disc and edit it without the change of the original recording.

Editing a recorded disc

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Description

Front Panel

Getting Started

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1 DVD DECK 2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3 VCR DECK 4 VCR EJECT BUTTON 5 POWER BUTTON

Press to turn the power on and off. (As to the indication of the Operate switch, “I” shows ON and “Í” shows electrical power stand-by.)

6 PROGRESSIVE BUTTON 7 S-VIDEO INPUT JACK 8 VIDEO INPUT JACK

Front Panel Display

9 AUDIO L/R INPUT JACKS : DV INPUT JACK ; CHANNEL < FRONT PANEL DISPLAY = DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON > RECORD BUTTON ? STOP BUTTON @ SKIP/FR BUTTON A PLAY BUTTON B F.F/SKIP BUTTON C DUBBING BUTTONS

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BUTTONS

1 When the indicator is on, DVD is activated. 2 DVD-RAM is activated. 3 DVD-R or DVD-RW is activated. 4 Progressive Scan mode is working. 5 When you watch SAP/STEREO channel or

6 VCR is activated.

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play back Hi-Fi VCR tapes, STEREO indica-

tor lights.

7 DVD or CD media is loaded. 8 Record function is working. 9 The time, counter position or current deck

status is indicated.

: When you set a Timer recording, this indica-

tor is lit.

; VHS Videotape is loaded.

Rear Panel

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

CANCEL

100+

VCR

AUDIO

VCRDVD

DVD

DUBBING

DISPLAY

REC MODE

SURROUND

PLAY LIST

MENU INPUT

MAIN MENU

MARKER

TIMER

VCR Plus+

P in P

TIME SLIP

DISC

NAVIGATION

TOP MENU

M.SKIP

OPEN/

PLAY

STOP

SKIP

STEP

REC

PAUSE

RETURNFUNCTIONS

ENTER

TV POWER

TV INPUT

VOL TV CH

DVD

F G

L M

N O

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P Q

Getting Started

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1 S-VIDEO OUT JACK 2 AUDIO OUT R/L JACKS 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) 5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS 6 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L JACKS

Tour of the Remote Control

7 LINE OUT VIDEO JACK 8 LINE IN 1 VIDEO JACK 9 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L JACKS : RF OUT TO TV JACK ; RF ANTENNA INPUT JACK

1 DVD Button

Press this when you use a DVD.

2 POWER Button

Press to turn the power on and off. (As to the indication of the Operate switch, “I” shows ON and “Í” shows electrical power stand-by.)

3 AUDIO Button

Use this to access various audio functions on a disc (DVD mode).

4 SURROUND Button

Gives surround-sound effect even with only two front speakers (L/R).

5 REC MODE Button 6 MENU/PLAY LIST Button

Use this to return to the Title menu, or to view the recorded files list.

7 INPUT Button

Select line input signal in external input mode (Tuner or Line input)

8 MAIN MENU Button

Brings up the DVD Recorder-VCR’s setup menu.

9 MARKER Button

Use this to mark a position while playing a disc.

: VCR Plus+ Button

Press this button and input VCR Plus+ codes to preset the timer for recording.

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; TIMER Button

Used to preset the timer for programmed recording.

< PLAY Button = REVERSE Button > MANUAL SKIP Button

Pressing this button during playback will skip to a scene 30 seconds forward.

? TOP MENU/DISC NAVIGATION Button

Use this to enter the View Recoding list/disc

Getting Started

menu.

@ FUNCTIONS Button

Use this to view the status of the disc that is being played.

A TV POWER Button B TV INPUT Button

To switch the TV channel to that for external input.

C VCR Button

Press this when you use the VCR.

D OPEN/CLOSE Button

To open and close the disc tray.

E VCR DUBBING Button

Press this when you copy DVD to VCR.

F DISPLAY Button

This will display current setting or disc status.

G DVD DUBBING Button

Press this when you copy VCR to DVD.

H DVD CHANNEL Buttons

To switch the channel on this DVD RecorderVCR.

I 1/100+ Button

Extended pressing of numeric button “1” will deliver “100”.

J Numeric Buttons K CANCEL Button L P in P Button

Use to watch a subprogram on the PIP screen while watching the main program on the main screen.

M TIME SLIP Button N FORWARD Button O STOP Button P PAUSE Button

Use this to pause during recording or playback.

Q SKIP/STEP Button

R REC Button

Use to make a recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs.

S DIRECTION Buttons

(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)

T ENTER Button U RETURN Button

Returns to a previous menu.

V TV CHANNEL Buttons

To select a TV channel.

W TV VOLUME Buttons

TV volume adjustment

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Connecting & Setting Up

Quick Overview

A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder.

Step 1 : Unpacking

Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable

Step 3 : Connecting the Video

Cable

Step 4 : Connecting the Audio

Cable

Step 5 : Connecting External Devices

Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord

Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control

Connections

• Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

• Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . 16

• Connecting the Video Cable . . . . . . 17

• Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . 19

• Connecting External Devices . . . . . 21

• Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . 22

• Preparing the Remote Control . . . . 22

• Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is

provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that provides guidelines for proper grounding, and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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To RF IN

To RF OUT

RF Cable

To ANT INPUT

ANT

IN OUT

Cable box

Wall

OUT

(TO TV)

(FROM ANT.)

To RF IN

To RF OUT

RF Cable

To ANT INPUT

ANT

(TO TV)

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

Step 1: Unpacking

Note

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories below.

•

Video/Audio Cable

•

RF Cable for TV

•

Remote Control

•

Instruction Manual

•

Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

Connections

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD RecorderVCR. Select one of the following antenna connections that best suits you.

• Method 1 : Antenna + DVD Recorder-VCR + TV : No

Cable box

• Method 2 : Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder-VCR

+ TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels

• Method 3 : Antenna + DVD Recorder-VCR + Cable box

+ TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels

Method 1: Antenna + DVD RecorderVCR + TV: No Cable box

You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder-VCR. Also use this Method if you watch channels without cable box.

Method 2: Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder-VCR + TV: Cable box with many scrambled channels

You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on.

■ If you are using an off-air antenna that has 300-

■ If you have two separate antennas (one VHF and

■ The VHF/UHF RF OUT jack of this product sends

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ohm twin flat leads, use an external antenna connector (300-75 ohm adapter: not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder-VCR.

one UHF), use a UHF/VHF combiner-adapter (available at most electronics shops) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder-VCR.

only signals received through the antenna. It does not output audio/video signals. You must connect audio/video cable to view Video from the unit. (i.e. DVD playback)

Method 3: Antenna + DVD Recorder-

IN OUT

Cable box

Wall

OUT

(TO TV)

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

To RF OUT

RF Cable

To ANT INPUT

ANT

RF IN

INPUT

AUDIOAUDIO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

VCR + Cable box + TV: Cable box with a few scrambled channels

You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

• Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan doubles the amount of video beam lines fed to your TV, resulting in a more stable, flicker-free, and clearer image than interlaced video. The progressive scan video output jack is used in progressive output mode. This is only available with TVs that support progressive scan.

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. If you experience 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’output.

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cable

Method 1: Connecting to a video input jack

Connect a video (yellow) cable between the VIDEO (yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and VIDEO (yellow) IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier)

• You will enjoy regular quality images.

• Connect audio cables (white and red) between the

ANALOG AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD Recorder-VCR and AUDIO IN jack on TV (or AV amplifier)

Connections

There are several ways to connect your DVD RecorderVCR. Select one of the following video connection methods that best suits you.

• Method 1 : Connecting to a Video input jack

• Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack

• Method 3 : Connecting to Component video input jacks

in 525i/480i mode

• Method 4 : Connecting to Component video input jacks in 525p/480p mode

S-Video, Component Video and Progressive Output Modes

• S-Video and Component Video output are usable only if

your TV supports S-Video input or Component Video input, respectively. If S-Video or Component Video output does not work, check the TV connections and the TV input selection settings.

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Method 2: Connecting to an S-video

INPUT

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

Note

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

B/PB

CR/P

input jack

Connect an S-video cable (not supplied) between the SVIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier).

• You will enjoy high quality images.

Connections

Method 3: Connecting to Component video input jacks (Y, C

B/PB, CR/PR) in

525i/480i mode

1. Connect Component video cables (not supplied) between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on DVD Recorder-VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV (or AV amplifier).

2. Make sure that the disc has stopped completely before changing the mode. If nothing is displayed on front panel display, it is 525i/480i Mode.

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• You will enjoy high quality accurate color reproduction.

■ Make sure that the color coded connections match.

B and PR component output jacks of your

The Y, P DVD Recorder-VCR must be connected to the exact corresponding component input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue images will be displayed on the TV screen.

■ Make sure that the left and right audio output jacks

of your DVD Recorder-VCR are connected to the left and right audio input jacks of your TV, respectively (page 19).

Method 4: Connecting to Component

Note

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

B/PB

CR/P

Note

INPUT

AUDIOAUDIO

red

white

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

red

white

video input jacks (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) in 525p/480p mode

Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to watch 525p/480p video output.

1. Connect Component video cables (not supplied) between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on DVD Recorder-VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV (or AV amplifier).

2. Press the Progressive button on the front panel. The message “Press “Ye s ” to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press “No”.” will be displayed. If you want 525P/480P mode, select Yes. If “480P” is displayed on the front panel display, now your DVD RecorderVCR is operated on 525P/480P Mode. Make sure that the disc has stopped completely before changing the mode.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD RecorderVCR. Select the audio connections that best suits you.

• Method 1: Connecting to your TV

• Method 2: Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog

input jacks.

• Method 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital

input jack.

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

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Method 1: Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speakers.

Connections

■ Make sure that the color coded connections match.

That is, the Y, P your DVD Recorder-VCR should be connected to the exact corresponding component input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue images will be displayed on the TV screen.

B and PR component output jacks of

■ Once 525p/480p video output mode is selected,

Video, S-Video and 525i/480i outputs are disabled.

■ Make sure that the left and right audio output jacks

of your DVD Recorder-VCR are connected to the left and right audio input jacks of your TV, respectively (page 19).

■ The VCR video and audio are also output from the

following jacks: During DVD recording, the video and audio that the DVD recorder is recording are output:

• Audio output R/L jacks

• S-video output jack

• Component video output jacks

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Method 2: Connecting to a stereo

R1L

ANALOGANALOG AUDIO INAUDIO IN

Front (L) speaker Front (R) speaker

white

red

whitered

RLR

AUDIO OUT

Subwoofer

Center

Rear(L)

Rear(R)

Front(L) Front(R)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITDIGITALAL AUDIO INAUDIO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

amplifier with analog input jacks

Method 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack

If your stereo amplifier has audio input jacks (L and R) only, use the analog audio out jacks.

Connections

If your AV amplifier has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack only, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you must set up the audio settings. (See page 29)

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Note

OUTPUT

AUDIOAUDIO

VCR

DVD

STB

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE IN 1

Step 5: Connecting

Note

To external device

External Devices

This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs.

• Method 1: Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box (STB) or

DVD player to the LINE IN 1 jacks.

• Method 2: Connecting a Camcorder to the LINE IN 2

jacks.

• Method 3: Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack.

Method 1: Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box (STB) or DVD player to the LINE IN 1 jacks

Connecting a VCR or external device to AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks of the DVD Recorder. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, STB or DVD).

Method 2: Connecting a Camcorder to the LINE IN 2 jacks

You can also use the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder. You can record from connected equipment. When an input source is inserted into LINE IN 2 while viewing TV, the input will be switched to LINE IN 2 automatically.

Connections

■ You can also use the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front

panel of the DVD Recorder.

■ When the S-Video jack and Video jack are both

connected, the S-Video jack will have priority. Line Selection will be automatically done.

■ Copy protected content cannot be recorded.

■ If both video and S-video jacks are connected, the

jack connected later will be valid. Usually, connect to either jack.

■ If both video and S-video jacks are connected, you

can choose either using menu “Setup” - “System” – “Video Input” (see page 36).

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Method 3: Connecting a

To external device

Camcorder to the DV IN jack

Step 7: Preparing the

If your camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder-VCR.

• If your camcorder has a DV output jack, see page 71 for

more information.

Connections

Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord

Remote Control

Install Batteries in the Remote Control

• Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.

• Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities

(+ and -) are aligned correctly.

• Replace the battery cover.

If remote does not operate properly:

• Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

• Check if the batteries are dead.

• Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

• Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

After all connections are complete, plug the power cord in wall outlet.

“AUTO” in the front panel display flickers. This means that the current time is being set automatically (Auto Program) through the antenna under connection. The setup may take several minutes.

When it normally operates, the current time is automatically set and displayed in the front panel display.

If “- - - -“ appears, however, it means that auto time setting has failed. In that case, set the current time through the manual clock set, as shown in pages 26~27.

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Setting the Remote Control

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

CANCEL

100+

VCR

AUDIO

VCRDVD

DVD

DUBBING

DISPLAY

REC MODE

SURROUND

PLAY LIST

MENU INPUT

MAIN MENU

MARKER

TIMER

VCR Plus+

P in P

TIME SLIP

DISC

NAVIGATION

TOP MENU

M.SKIP

OPEN/

PLAY

STOP

SKIP

STEP

REC

PAUSE

RETURNFUNCTIONS

ENTER

TV POWER

TV INPUT

VOL TV CH

DVD

Note

The remote control will work with Hitachi televisions and compatible brands.

To determine whether your television is compatible,

follow the instructions below.

1. Switch your television on.

2. Point the remote control towards the television.

3. Hold down the TV POWER button and enter the twofigure code corresponding to the manufacturer of your television, by pressing the appropriate button on remote control.

Manufacturer

Button on

Manufacturer

Button on

remote control remote control

Hitachi [1] SHARP 2 [9]

SONY [2] TOSHIBA [0]

Connections

RCA [3] JVC [CANCEL]

SANYO [4] MITSUBISHI

ZENITH [5] MAGNAVOX [VCR Plus+]

PANASONIC 1 [6] FUNAI [TIMER]

PANASONIC 2 [7] GOLDSTAR [TIMESLIP]

SHARP 1 [8] SAMSUNG [P in P]

Result: If your television is compatible with the remote

control, it will switch off. It is now programmed to operate with the remote control.

■ If several codes are indicated for your television

brand, try each one in turn until you find one that works.

You can then control the television using the following buttons.

Button Function

TV POWER Used to switch the television on and off.

TV INPUT Used to select an external source.

VOL ( or ) Used to adjust the volume of the television. CH (3 or 4) Used to select the required channel.

■ The various functions will not necessarily work on

all televisions. If you encounter problems, operate the television directly.

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Note

On-Screen Menu

RETURNSELECTMOVE

EXIT

Setup

DVD-RAM(VR)

System

Clock Set

Channel Set

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Disc

Navigation

Playlist

Timer Rec.

Dubbing

Setup

Disc Manager

System Setup

Navigation

The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder-VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus.

MAIN MENU Button

Press this button on the remote control while the DVD or VCR is in Stop or Play mode to open the on-screen MAIN MENU.

DIRECTION Buttons

Use these buttons to move the selection bar up/down and left/right to cycle through the menu options.

• On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . 24

• Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

• Setting Up the Language Features . 28

• Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . 29

• Setting Up the Display (Video)

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

• Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . 31

• Auto Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . 32

• Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

• Guide Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

• VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

• Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Front Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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ENTER Button

Press this button on the remote control to designate any new settings.

RETURN Button

Press this button on the remote control to return to the last MENU screen displayed or to exit the on-screen MENU all together.

■ Press the RETURN or 2 button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MAIN MENU button to exit the MAIN menu.

Auto Clock Set

RETURNSELECTMOVE

EXIT

Setup

No Disc

System

Clock Set

Channel Set

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Timer Rec.

Setup

RETURNSELECTMOVE

EXIT

Setup

No Disc

System

Clock Set

Channel Set

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Timer Rec.

Setup

Note

RETURNSELECTMOVE

EXIT

Clock Set

No Disc

Auto Clock Set

Manual Clock Set

Timer Rec.

Setup

RETURNSELECTMOVE

EXIT

Auto Clock Set

No Disc

Clock Data CH

: Automatic

Time Zone

Timer Rec.

Setup

Daylight Saving

RETURNSELECTMOVE

EXIT

Clock Data CH

No Disc

Select channel :

Timer Rec.

Setup

Auto

This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MAIN MENU button.

Using the 34 buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup”, then press the 1 or ENTER buttun to select.

Select “Auto Clock Set” using the 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

■ You must have the antenna connected to set the

Auto Clock. See page 16-17 for Antenna Connections

■ The clock will be automatically set when you turn

off the recorder.

Select the sub menu (Clock Data CH, Time Zone or Daylight Saving) using the 34 buttons, then press

the 1 or ENTER button.

System Setup

Select “Clock Set” using the 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

Clock Data CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal using the 34 buttons then press the 1 or ENTER button. Select Auto to set the channel automatically.

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Time Zone

Note

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Auto Clock Set

No Disc

Clock Data CH

Automatic✓

Atlantic

Eastern

Central

Mountain

Pacific

Alaska

Hawaii

Time Zone

Timer Rec.

Setup

Daylight Saving

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Auto Clock Set

No Disc

Clock Data CH

Yes

Time Zone

Timer Rec.

Setup

Daylight Saving

: Automatic

Automatic✓

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Setup

DVD-VIDEO

System

Clock Set

Channel Set

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Title Menu

Setup

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Clock Set

DVD-VIDEO

Timer Rec.

Setup

Auto Clock Set

Manual Clock Set

Disc Menu

Title Menu

Select the time zone of your area using the 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button. Select Automatic to set the time zone automatically.

Manual Clock Set

If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD Recorder-VCR’s internal clock by locating a local TV station, follow these steps to set the date and time manually. NOTE: For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD Recorder-VCR's internal clock must be set correctly.

Open “MENU”

Press the MAIN MENU button while the DVD or VCR is in Stop mode.

Daylight Saving

Select the Yes, No or Automatic using the 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button. Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically.

System Setup

■ If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or day-

light saving, you can adjust these settings without deactivating the Auto Clock Set function.

■ Press the RETURN or 2 button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MAIN MENU button to exit the MAIN menu.

Select “Setup”

Using the 34 buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup”, then press the 1 or ENTER to select.

Select “Clock Set”

Use the 34 buttons to highlight “Clock Set”, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

Select “Manual Clock Set”

Move the highlight to “Manual Clock Set”, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

• The Clock Set will change as shown.

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Set the Clock

Note

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Manual Clock Set

DVD-VIDEO

Timer Rec.

Title Menu

Setup

Disc Menu

Month

Hour

Day

Min

20:

Year

2004 SUN

AM/PM

Note

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Channel Set

DVD-VIDEO

Antenna/Cable TV

Auto Channel Memory

Channel Add/Delete

Guide Channel Setup

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Setup

Title Menu

: Cable TV

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Setup

DVD-VIDEO

System

Clock Set

Channel Set

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Setup

Title Menu

Use the 21 buttons to select each of the following options, then use the 34 buttons to set each option:

• Month – Set the month

• Day – Set the day

• Year – Set the year

• Hour – Set the hour

• Minute – Set the minute

• AM/PM – Set the AM/PM

■ Press the RETURN or 2 button to return to

the previous menu. Press the MAIN MENU button to exit the MAIN menu.

Select “Channel Set”

Using the 34 buttons, move the selection bar to “Channel Set”, then press the 1 or ENTER button to select.

Select “Antenna/Cable TV”

Move the selection arrow to “Antenna/Cable TV”, then press the 1 or ENTER button to select from the following options:

• Antenna - Select if the DVD Recorder-VCR is connected to an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna.

• Cable TV - Select if the DVD Recorder-VCR is connected to Cable TV.

System Setup

Channel Set

This feature allows you to manually set the DVD RecorderVCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup.

• Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers.

Open “MENU”

With the DVD in Stop, press the MAIN MENU button.

Select “Setup”

Using the 34 buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press the 1 or ENTER button to select.

■ Press the RETURN or 2 button to return to

the previous menu. Press the MAIN MENU button to exit the MAIN menu.

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Note

Setting Up the

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Setup

DVD-VIDEO

System

Clock Set

Channel Set

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Setup

Title Menu

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DVD-VIDEO

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Setup

Title Menu

Language

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

On-Screen Menu

: English

: Automatic

: Original

Español

Italiano

Nederlands

Korean

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DVD-VIDEO

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Setup

Title Menu

Language

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

On-Screen Menu

Français

Deutsch

English

Original✓

Language Features

If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MAIN MENU button on the remote.

Select the desired Language using 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

Select “Setup” using 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

System Setup

Select “Language” using 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

Language setup menu will be displayed.

Use 34 buttons to select the desired sub menu and press the ENTER or 1 button.

■ Press the RETURN or 2 button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MAIN MENU button to exit the MAIN menu.

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Setting Up the Audio

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DVD-VIDEO

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Setup

Title Menu

Audio

Digital Output

DTS

Dynamic Compression

: On

: Off

: PCM

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Setup

DVD-VIDEO

System

Clock Set

Channel Set

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Title Menu

Setup

Use the 34 buttons to select the desired item. Then press the 1 or ENTER button.

Options

If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MAIN MENU button on the remote.

Select “Setup” using 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

■ Press the RETURN or 2 button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MAIN MENU button to exit the menu.

Digital Output

1. PCM : Converts to PCM (2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs.

2. Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.

■ Be sure to select the correct Digital Output, or no

audio will be heard.

DTS

1. Off : Doesn’t output digital signal.

2. On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only.

Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder.

■ When DTS soundtrack is played, sound is not out-

put from Analog Audio Output.

System Setup

Select “Audio” using 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

Audio setup menu will be displayed.

Use 34 buttons to select the desired sub menu and press the ENTER or 1 button.

PCM Bitstream

Dynamic Compression

1. On : To select dynamic compression.

2. Off : To select the standard range.

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Setting Up the Display

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Setup

DVD-VIDEO

System

Clock Set

Channel Set

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Title Menu

Setup

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DVD-VIDEO

Disc Menu

Timer Rec.

Setup

Title Menu

Video

TV Aspect

Black Level

3D Noise Reduction

: Off

: 7.5 IRE

: 16:9 Wide

Use the 34 buttons to select the desired item, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

(Video) Options

This function allows you to set up the TV screen settings.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MAIN MENU button on the remote.

You can’t use the Setup functions during playback.

Select “Setup” using 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

System Setup

■ Press the RETURN or 2 button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MAIN MENU button to exit the menu.

Display (Video) Options

This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types.

TV Aspect

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio).

• 4:3 Letter Box: Select when you want to see the

total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

• 4:3 Pan - Scan: Select this for conventional size TV

when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.)

• 16:9 Wide: You can view the full 16:9 picture

on your widescreen TV.

Select “Video” using 34buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

Video option menu will be displayed.

Select the sub menu using 34 buttons, then press the 1 or ENTER button.

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Black Level

Adjusts the brightness of the screen.

• 7.5 IRE: This is the standard NTSC

reference black level for consistent brightness/contrast across all source.

• 0 IRE: This will enhance the black level

for increased brightness/contrast when viewing DVDs.

3D NR (Noise Reduction)

• Off: Normal

• On: Select to remove noise from the

screen

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