Hitachi DV-RX5000U User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Model No. DV-RX5000U

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

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:

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

ALL

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.

Para la instalación y las operaciones básicas del aparato, existe una guía en español en las páginas 56 a 61.

RQT7122-P

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 COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

Getting started

SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC 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.

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

Features

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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

Getting started

This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also out performs past tape formats in ease of operation.

∫ Exceptional sound and picture quality when

recording

≥Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality

sound recordings.

≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and

allows high quality recordings.

∫ Fast access to the program you want to watch

(

➜page 17) [RAM] [DVD-R]

Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.

∫ Make your own DVD-Video

≥Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an origi-

nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.

≥In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play

other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This means that this unit has the potential to play a central role in your home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD playback.

∫ Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD–RAM allows you to record a

maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).

≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record-

ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.

∫ Editing your recording [RAM]

≥You can divide programs (➜page 32). ≥Use play lists (➜page 28) to select your favorite scenes and rear-

range them to play in any order you like.

∫ MP3 disc play (➜page 21)

You can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW, as well as DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CDs and CDs.

∫ Progressive Scan

By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a progressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality picture rendered by the progressive scan function.

∫ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the

features you can use (

The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform.

➜page 23)

∫ Watch a program while you are recording it

(

➜page 22) [RAM]

Chasing play

You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.

Simultaneous rec and play

You can record a program while watching one you recorded previously.

Time Slip

You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the time slip button. ≥During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the

scene you wish to view.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are

≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. ≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. ≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting up

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

STEP 5 Set up to match your television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Getting started

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording

Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours . 15

Watching the television while recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recording the best quality pictures in the remaining time

—Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing back

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

When a menu screen appears on the television . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Position Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To erase a program that is being played back . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Other methods of play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Skipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Frame-by-frame viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Starting play from a selected program, title, chapter, or track. . 18

Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playback by skipping to a desired time (Time Navi). . . . . . . . . 19

Marking places to play again—MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Marking positions directly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using on-screen menus to mark positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using menus to play MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording

—Chasing Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Simultaneous rec and play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—Time Slip . . 22

Changing audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Timer recording

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specify a time to stop recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using VCR Plus+ codes to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . 24

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Check programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change or delete the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Editing

Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing play lists, Playing play list scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback . . . . . . 29

Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Editing programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Advanced operation

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Common procedures, Disc menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Play menu, Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Changing the information displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Display examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Home Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Enjoying CATV/Sattelite broadcasts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Enjoying more powerful sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Connecting an amplifier or system component . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Connecting other video equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Other antenna connection to the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Other antenna connection from the unit to the television . . . . . 44

Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Reference

Glossary, Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Español

Instalación básica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Conexiones del televisor y de la antena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Plug-in para Sintonización automática . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Guía VCR Plus+ para ajuste de canales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Instalación para ajustar su televisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Grabación de programas de televisión. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Introducción de discos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Modos de grabación y tiempo de grabación

aproximado en horas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Visualización del televisor durante la grabación . . . . . . . . 59

Reproducción durante la grabación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Reproducción de discos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Cuando aparece una pantalla de menús en el televisor . . 61

Memoria de posición . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Utilización del Navegador directo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Para borrar un programa que se está reproduciendo . . . . 61

Índice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

[] 1 Remote control [] 1 AC power supply cord [] 1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

[] 2 Batteries

for remote control

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

[] 1 Audio/Video cable [] 1 DVD-RAM disc

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections

Preparation

≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions. ≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.

Television

AC power supply cord (included)

Connect last. Also connect the AC power supply cords for the other equipment.

Audio/Video cable

(included)

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Cooling fan

AUDIO

R L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(included) ➜below

To enjoy sound through other audio equipment (➜page 42) To enjoy progressive video

Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

To the antenna

Cable TV

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Outdoor antenna

If the connector doesn’t match ➜page 44

Indoor antenna

Antenna cable

(usually disconnected from the television).

This unit

Setting up

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN 1 IN 3

R-AUDIO-L

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S video cable

(not included)

S-VIDEO

Televi sion

S VIDEO

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

75 ≠ coaxial cable

≥The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along

the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is turned off. You don’t have to connect the antenna to the television.

≥The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through

the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 3.2 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

(L1)

OUT

(L3)

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

Television

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO

OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (P

B/PR) and

luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

Video cable

(not included)

≥The description of the component video

input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P Y/C

B/CR). Connect to terminals of the

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y,

same color.

≥After making this connection, change the

black level for a better picture

YPBP

OPTICAL

(➜page 47, Video–Black Level Control).

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder

Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.

STEP 2 The remote control

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DISPLAY

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

êê

Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

Setting up

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

, DVD POWER

Numbered

buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

ADD/DLT

W,X

RETURN

,CH

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (television➜page 10, main unit ➜page 45).

Use

Remote control signal sensor

20x

30x

Do not:

≥Make sure that there is no obstacle between the infrared receiver

of DVD video recorder and remote control.

≥Do not expose the infrared receiver to direct sunlight or other

strong light, such as inverter fluorescent light.

[Note]

If you install the DVD video recorder on rack, etc., the remote controllable range may decrease depending on the thickness or color of glass door of rack.

20x

30x

7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit

SETUP

X,W

OPEN/CLOSE

REC MODE

TIME SLIP FF/SKIPSKIP/FRPLAYSTOP

, CH

CHANNEL REC ERASE

POWER, ê/I

POWER/STANDBY/

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit assists you to set the menu language, and automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.

The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (air or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.

Band Channel

TV Mode

(Air)

VHF 2s13

UHF 14s69 VHF 2s13 CATV LOW BAND 95s99

CATV Mode

(Cable)

CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14s36 CATV HYPER BAND 37s65

ULTRA BAND

66s94

100s125

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

Preparation

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

CATV

Set Up

Channel

SETUP

Set Up

Channel

Antenna System

CATV

SETUP

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Channel

Auto Channel Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

then...

Please push the ENTER key.

CHANNEL 15 DELETED

≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to

suit the connections to this unit.

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

Select Language

Seleccione la Lengua

Sélection de Langue

English Español Français

Press ENTER Pulse ENTER

Appuyer sur ENTER

2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu lan-

guage and press [ENTER].

e.g., when you select English

Auto Channel/Clock Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

ENTER

then. . .

Please push the ENTER key.

RETURN

3 Press [ENTER].

Plug-in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it can receive into channels.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna Sys-

tem” and press [ENTER].

Setting up

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or

“CATV” and press [ENTER].

The screen shown in step 2 reappears.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel

Setting” and press [ENTER].

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished.

4 When the display shows the correct time

Press [ENTER] to complete Plug-in Auto Tuning.

If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

Press [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the time manually (➜page 49).

To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for example)

Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plusr guide channel settings all revert to the default values when you perform the procedure below. Timer recording settings are also cleared.

When the unit is on and stopped

1 Press and hold [X, CH] and [W, CH] on the main unit for

about five seconds.

The unit turns off.

2 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

Follow the above steps 2–4.

If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails

If you have not yet set clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Setting” screen appears.

6 Press [ENTER].

Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Complete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

Adding and deleting channels

Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels are set.

While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during recording):

1 Press the numbered buttons to select

a channel.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

Unit's display

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR PlusE CH Setting

≥You can also use [W, X, CH]

CATV

when you are going to delete a channel.

2 Press [ADD/DLT].

The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set. e.g.,

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Setting up

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DISPLAY

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

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STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings

3 Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr

CANCEL

4 Press [3, 4] to select the guide

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, station names, and guide channels.

e.g.,

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

Station

name

CBS 04 04 unnecessary

HBO 33 15

Nickelodeon 38 20

Look up the guide channels for the stations in magazines.

Guide

channel

Channel

number

Channel setting

(in step 5)

Enter channel 15 next to Guide Channel 33.

Enter channel 20 next to Guide Channel 38.

Write down all the stations you can receive.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and

press [1].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR PlusE CH Setting

TAB

SELECT

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR PlusE CH Setting

TABSELECT

ENTER

RETURN

CATV

6 Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

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CH Setting” and press [ENTER].

e.g., when the current antenna system is CATV.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR PlusECH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

125

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channel you want to set and press [1].

When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to scroll the screen up and down.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR PlusECH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

4 5

---

corresponding to the guide channel and press [2].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

To delete a number, press [CANCEL]. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

The “Channel” screen reappears.

VCR PlusECH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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4 5

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Other channel settings

Manual Channel Caption

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and

press [1].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR PlusE CH Setting

SELECT

ENTER

Preset Channel Caption

CATV

Proceed with the steps described below.

TAB

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Preset Chan-

nel Caption” and press [ENTER].

SELECT

ENTER

Preset Caption

RETURN

Caption

GLOB

ABC

PBS

CBS

Channel Number

---

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

4 Press [3, 4] to select the caption

and then press [1].

You can choose from the following captions. ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB ≥The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold

[3, 4].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

corresponding to the caption and then press [2].

≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station

or if captions have been added manually.

≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL]. ≥Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

6 Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Chan-

nel Caption” and press [ENTER].

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Manual Caption

Channel Number

125

Caption

----

- - - -

----

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

4 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

and then press [1].

≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station

or if preset captions have been added.

5 Press [3, 4] to select the first char-

acter and then press [1].

≥You can choose from the following characters:

A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)

≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL]. ≥Repeat step 5 to enter the other characters.

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Manual Caption

Channel Number

6 8

Caption

----

AAAA

----

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

6 Press [2, 1] to return to the Channel

Number column when you are finished.

Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 as necessary.

7 Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

Setting up

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DISPLAY

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

SETUP

Set Up

Disc

Video

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480I Aspect 4:3 & 480P

Channel

Aspect 16:9 & 480P

Aspect 16:9 & 480I

STEP 5 Set up to match your television

Í, POWER TV

DVD, TV

TV/VIDEO

Numbered

buttons

Setting up

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

W, X, CH

r, s, VOLUME

RETURN

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

∫ Regarding Progressive Television Picture

Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a standard 16:9. DVD-Video which has been set at 16:9 will be displayed correctly. However, 4:3 video material will be stretched to the right and left when displayed.

≥To view the picture at the right aspect

– For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to

be adjusted, use the function provided on the television and adjust as necessary.

– For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive

images to be adjusted, please set “Progressive” to “OFF” (➜ page 38).

[Note]

≥If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S-

VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace only (even if you select progressive output).

≥When progressive output is on, closed captions can not be dis-

played.

SETUP

INPUT SELECT

Change the settings if your television is:

≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) ≥Progressive

– Read your television’s operating instructions for details.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR PlusE CH Setting

TAB

CATV

SELECT

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

and press [1].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

3 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Type” and

press [ENTER].

Video

Audio Display

TV Screen

TV Type

TV mode(4:3)

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video 4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

4:3 (480I)

Pan&Scan

Letterbox

TAB

RETURN

4 Press [3, 4] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

≥If you select a progressive output (480P) item, select Video

in the on-screen menu and set “Transfer” to suit the material (➜page 38).

Television operation

You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.

Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and enter the two-digit code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: press [0] ➜ [1].

Code No. and Manufacturer

Panasonic/National QUASAR

02 12 HITACHI

MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA

PHILIPS (RC-5)

04 ZENITH 14 SAMSUNG 05 THOMSON RCA GE 15 06

SHARP

07 17 08 SONY 18 09 TOSH IBA 19 10 SANYO FISHER –

≥Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat

the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

[Note]

≥Point the remote control at your television, and press the buttons

on it: [Í, DVD POWER], [INPUT SELECT](TV), [W, X, CH](TV), [r, s, VOLUME], numbered buttons (1-9, 0, 100) to check whether they will operate the television. If they do not work, use the remote control provided with the television.

≥If the manufacturer of your television uses multiple code numbers,

choose the number at which the TV volume control can be operated correctly.

≥If the remote control does not correctly operate the television

even after the manufacturer code number is properly set, use the remote control provided with the television to operate it.

∫ Operation

Point the remote control at the television.

Operation Button

On and off [Í, POWER TV]

Video input mode [TV/VIDEO]

(Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.)

Channels

Volume [r, s, VOLUME]

[W, X, CH] or Numbered buttons

e.g., Channel “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

11 JVC

13 MITSUBISHI

GOLDSTAR/LG

SAMSUNG

Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)

2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

≥We recommend using Hitachi Maxell discs as they have been con-

firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,

dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.

≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded

on using this unit.

DVD-RAM

≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with

other DVD players. Consult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs.

≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and car tridge

DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better protection to your recordings.

≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded

as they are received.

DVD-R

≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another

playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➜page 34).

≥Once a DVD-R 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 man-

agement information after recording finishes.

≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is

carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.

≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the

recording.

≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-

nal input.

DVD-R

4.7 GB 12 cm (5z)

1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)

for General Ver. 2.0

Play-only discs

DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD

Including discs recorded with MP3.

≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and

Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded

with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or above) or MP3. Finalize It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

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A process that allows play on compatible equipment. The playback status of discs that do not comply with the CD standard, such as “Copy Control CD (CCCD)”, cannot be guaranteed. If playback of peculiar discs only causes a problem, consult the sales outlets for these discs. Playing back discs outside the CD standard may cause various malfunctions.

≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.

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the disc after recording.

DVD-Video

≥Audio format

Dolby Digital (➜page 47)

This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a builtin Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.

DTS Digital Surround (➜page 47) Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

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DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs

[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized (➜page 34). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” ≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM ≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard ≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment ≥PAL discs ≥DVD -RO M ≥DVD -RW ≥DVD-Audio ≥+RW ≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD ≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc ≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

Setting up

Protection

[RAM]

You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways. ≥Cartridge-protect:

With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)

≥Program-protect (➜page 32) ≥Disc-protect (➜page 34)

PROTECT

Control reference guide

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DISPLAY

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

10 0

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

êê

Remote control

Setting up

;

1 POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 14

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

2 VCR Plusr button (VCR Plusr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)

5 Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6 Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7 Stop button (∫ STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 Pause button (; PAU SE ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9 Top menu and Direct Navigator button

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 21

: Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER) . . . 7, 15

; Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

< Manual channel adding and deleting button

(ADD/DLT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

= Manual programming and check button

(PROG/CHECK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

> On-screen display button (STATUS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

? Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . 14

@ Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

A Setup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

B Program/play list erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 29

C Flexible Recording button (F Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

D TV power on/off button (Í, (POWER) TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

E DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

F Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

G Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

H Channel buttons for recorder and TV (W, X, CH) . . . . . 10, 14

I TV volume buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

J Slow/search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . . . . . 18

K Play button (1 PLAY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 19

L Menu and Play list button (MENU, PLAY LIST) . . . . . . . 17, 28

M Return button (RETURN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

N One-minute skip button (CM SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

O Time slip button (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 22

P Frame advance and frame reverse buttons

(2;, ;1 FRAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Q Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

R On-screen menu button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

S Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

T Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . . . . 17

Hold both sides of the remote control’s cover to open it. (You can also open it by pressing on the center of it and sliding it down.)

How to open the remote control

Main unit

1 UV G? H F B

POWER/STANDBY

S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

LINE 2

(L2)

L (mono)AUDIO IN R

Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.

U Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

V Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

W L2 input terminals (L2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

The unit’s display

)

OPEN/CLOSE

REC MODE

CHANNEL REC ERASE

TIME SLIP FF/SKIPSKIP/FRPLAYSTOP

OYXW

J6K7

X Display

Y Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting up

Center circle (e.g., DVD-RAM) Rotating (REC):recording Stopped (REC):recording paused

A Timer recording display

On: When timer recording is on standby (➜page 24) Flashes: When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby

B Disc type C The display mode of the main display section

GRP: Group number TITLE: Title number PL: Play list number CHAP: Chapter number PG: Program number TRACK: Track number

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Chasing play or simultaneous rec and play is in progress

D Recording mode (➜page 15) E DVD indicator

Flashes: When you press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off

until it actually turns off

F Channel G Main display section

Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages

Rotating (PLAY):playing Stopped (PLAY):play paused “PLAY” flashes:

the resume function (➜page 16, To stop play) is working

Recording

Recording television programs

TV/VIDEO

Disc tray

Numbered

buttons

3, 4, 2,

;

ENTER

CANCEL

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

tray and insert a disc (➜ next page).

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a

double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc

and turn it over.

3 Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to

“DVD” and press [W, X, CH] to select the channel.

e.g., when you select channel 4

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (➜ next page).

e.g., when you select “XP”

5 Press [¥, REC] to start recording.

STATUS

F Rec

INPUT SELECT

To stop recording

Press [∫].

To pause recording

Press [;]. Press again to restart recording.

Auto power-off

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours (➜page 46, Set Up—Off Timer).

[Note]

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. ≥Release protection (cartridge ➜page 11, disc ➜page 34) when

you record. [RAM]

≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to

ensure accurate recording (➜ “Format” , page 34).

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (➜ page 11). ≥When recording MTS sound onto DVD-R, either the main channel

or the sub channel can be recorded, not both. Select at “Select MTS” (➜ page 47).

Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in the program list (➜page 17).

[DVD-R]

To play DVD-R on compatible equipment, finalize it (➜page 34).

For your reference

≥You can record up to 99 programs on one disc. ≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-

able Media (CPRM ➜page 50) system so you can record broad- casts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto

4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.

≥Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not be

overwritten.

Should the AC power supply cord come loose by accident or for any other reason the power supply is cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the contents of the disc may be lost.

Inserting discs

[RAM] [DVD-R] You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

Non-cartridge disc

Insert label-up.

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert inside the tray’s guides.

Cartridge dis

[Note]

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to

record/play is facing up.

≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the car-

tridge and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.

Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours

Disc DVD-RAM

Mode

XP (High quality) 121 SP (Normal) 242 LP (Long play) 484 EP (Extra long play) 6126

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality. You may use FR Mode in either Flexible Recording (➜ right) or in timer recording (➜page 25).

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

Watching the television while recording

[RAM] [DVD-R] Pictures being recorded are unaffected. Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.

1 Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to

“TV”.

2 Press [W, X, CH] to change channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

Recording from a video cassette recorder

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals (➜page 43).

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

Select L1, L2, or L3. ≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X, CH].

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).

3 Start play on the other equipment. 4 Press [¥, REC] at the point you want

to start recording.

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

≥When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound

received at the time of recording will be recorded.

≥If flexible recording (➜ below) is used instead of steps 2 and 4,

settings can be made so that recording continues to the end of the video.

Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

Recording the best quality pictures in the remaining time—Flexible Recording

[RAM] [DVD-R] The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with the best possible picture quality.

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

2 Press [2, 1] to

select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the recording time.

FLEXIBLE REC

Record on FR mode

Maximum rec time Set up rec time

Start Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

1 Hour 23 Min. 1 Hour 23 Min.

RETURN

Recording

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”

and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

[Note]

It may not be possible to record to the finish of the program if the remaining time doesn’t allow.

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] during recording to show the remaining time. ≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.

Playing discs

Playing back

Numbered

buttons

NAVIGATOR,

TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1

DVD/TV

;

DIRECT

ENTER

CANCEL

ERASE

POSITION

MEMORY

Disc tray

:/6, 5/9

:, 9

RETURN

F Rec

ERASE

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

tray and insert a disc (➜ page 15).

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥If cartridge protection is activated (➜page 11), play begins

automatically when you close the tray. [RAM]

≥You cannot play continuously from one side of a double-

sided disc to the other. Eject the disc and turn it over.

3 Press [1] (PLAY).

The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts. (When a menu screen appears on the television ➜ next page)

≥If the resume function (➜ below, To stop play) is not active,

playback will begin from the most recently recorded program. To play from the beginning of a disc, select “PLAY FROM TOP” in the FUNCTIONS window (➜page 23).

To stop play

Press [∫]. ≥When “PLAY” flashes on the display, resume func-

tion is active. Press [1] (PLAY) to start play from where you stopped it. To cancel, press [∫] until “PLAY” goes out. (The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.)

≥The screen saver may appear when you

stop play. Press [∫] again and you can use this unit’s tuner to watch television.

To pause play

Press [;]. (Press again to restart play.)

Auto power-off

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours (➜page 46, Set Up—Off Timer).

[Note]

≥If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when

you press [1] (PLAY).

≥When you play a disc with an audio-only track, the video from the

previous disc may continue to be shown on the television.

≥Actual sound levels for DVD-Video are lower compared to televi-

sion broadcast or playback of other discs. To avoid a sudden increase in volume level when switching from DVD-Video, reduce the volume setting before playing other sources or switching to television broadcast.

When a menu screen appears on the

0 0 0 1 2

television

[VCD]

Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” and

Press the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to select an item.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

[DVD-V]

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].

≥You may also be able to use the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to

select an item.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation. [9][5]: Shows the next menu. [:][4]: Shows the previous menu. [RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD] [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-V] [MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]

[Note]

≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫]

when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

≥If “/” appears on the television, the operation is prohibited by

the unit or disc.

≥Functions available vary from disc to disc.

Position Memory

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] You can start play from a memorized position even after turning the unit off.

(When the elapsed play time is displayed)

1 During play

Press [POSITION MEMORY].

The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.

2 After switching the unit to standby and back on

Press [1] (PLAY).

Play starts from the memorized position. (The position is cleared.)

Using the Direct Navigator

[RAM] [DVD-R]

A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this list to find programs to watch.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

The highlighted program plays in the background.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

01 02 03

TOTAL 3

6/20 WED410 : 00 AM 6/20 WED

6/20 WED

0 ~ 9

9 : 00 PM 11 : 00 PM

SELECT

ENTER

Dinosaur Auto action USJ

RETURN

1 1 1 1 1

2 Press [3, 4] to select the program

and press [ENTER].

≥You can also select programs with the numbered buttons.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

Play of the images that were playing in the background continues.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To clear the program list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

About the program list

Write-protected

Displayed when you have protected the program.

Copy-protected

Displayed when you have recorded a program that has copy protection, from CATV broadcasts, for example.

Unable to play

Displayed if you cannot play the program.

Currently recording

Displayed when the program is being recorded.

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

01 6/2 02 6/2 03

TOTAL 5

FEPOS

4 6

6/2

Playing back

[Note]

[DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

≥The position is cleared when you open the disc tray.

[RAM]

≥Positions remain memorized even after the disc tray is opened. ≥You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.

For your reference

If you press [∫] before switching the unit to standby after pressing [POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a position, play will resume from the position you pressed [∫] when you press [1] (PLAY).

To erase a program that is being played back

Since the program and any play lists (➜page 28) created from it are erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be certain you wish to erase before carrying it out.

1 Press [ERASE].

A confirmation screen will be displayed.

2 Press [2] to select “Erase” and press

[ENTER].

≥On the main unit, press [D] and [ERASE].

[Note]

≥It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out

simultaneous rec and play (➜page 22). [RAM]

≥The amount of space remaining on the disc does not increase

even if you erase programs. [DVD-R]

≥If the confirmation screen disappears before you complete the

operation, start from the beginning again.

Other methods of play

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DISPLAY

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

Slow-motion play

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [6] or [5].

Numbered

buttons

:, 9

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

∫

6, 5

1, PLAY

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

CM SKIP

TIME SLIP

Playing back

2;, ;1

Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.

[Note]

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Backward ([6] [D]) does not work with Video CDs.

Frame-by-frame viewing

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [2;] or [;1].

[Note]

≥Each press shows the next frame. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Cursor buttons [2, 1] are also effective while paused for frame-

by-frame viewing.

≥Backward ([2;]) does not work with Video CDs.

Skipping

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

During play or while paused

Press [:] or [9].

≥Press [D] or [E] on the main unit. ≥Each press increases the number of skips.

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Chapter/track

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Program Program Program

For your reference

Pressing [:] [D] or [9] [E] while the playback control feature on Video CDs (➜page 50) is working may take you to a menu screen.

[CD] [MP3]

[:]

[:/6]

[:]

[:/6]

Play position

Once

Once TwiceTwice

Chapter/track Chapter/track

[9]

[5/9]

Play position

Once TwiceTwice

Once

Marker

[9]

[5/9]

Three times

Starting play from a selected program, title, chapter, or track

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

During play or while stopped

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5] [MP3] “5”: [0] ➜[0] ➜[5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “15”: [0] ➜[1] ➜[5]

[Note]

≥This may not work with some discs. ≥This works only when stopped with some discs (the screen saver

is on the television).

Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

During play

Press [CM SKIP].

Play restarts from approximately a minute later.

[Note]

If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you skipped from, play restarts from the beginning of that program.

Selecting an amount of time to skip—

Time

Time Slip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 During play

Press [TIME SLIP].

0 min

2 Within 5 seconds

Press [3, 4] to enter the time and then press [ENTER].

e.g., Go back to 5 minutes

–5 min

Press to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold to alter in 10-minute units.

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

During play

Press [6] or [5].

≥Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.

[Note]

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Audio will be heard during search. You can turn this audio off if you

want to (➜page 47, Audio—Audio during Search).

Playback by skipping to a desired time (Time Navi)

[RAM]

You can use a list of recorded programs (program navigation) to select any program you wish and play it back.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the program

and press [ENTER].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

3/31 MON

3/31 MON 4 : 06 PM

3/31 MON 4 : 25 PM

4/ 1 TUE 11 : 28 AM

L 3

4/ 3 THU 3 : 26 PM

TOTAL 11

4 : 00 PM

Erase Program

Enter Title

Dinosaur

Time Navi

Soccer

Protection

Shorten Segment

Divide Program

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

    

3 Press [3, 4] to choose “Time Navi”

and press [ENTER].

Time Navi

No. 10 Date

4/ 1/2003 TUE CH 8A On

11:28 AM

Time

0:08 (SP)

Sele Time

11:28 AM

ENTER

RETURN

1 Sele → Select

2Nav. Time → Navigation Time

Nav. Time

11:28.00 AM

11:36 AM

4 Press [2, 1] to select the scene you

wish to view and press [ENTER].

≥Pressing [2, 1] will move in one-minute units.

Holding it down will move in 5-minute units.

≥Playback will start from the point you have selected.

To stop playback

Press [?].

[Note]

≥If you display the Time Navi screen for a scene one minute or less

from the recording start time, the cursor may not be movable to the left (returning to the start of program). To display the start of program, move the cursor to the right once, and then return it to the left.

RETURN

11:28 AM

Nav. Time

ENTER

Press [1], and then [2].

↓

RETURN

11:28 AM

Nav. Time

ENTER

Press [ENTER] to play from the start.

≥If you press [ENTER] after selecting the end of program (the cur-

sor is placed at the right end), playback may begin from the start of the next program in list.

≥Time Navi will not operate with a program which has a recorded

still image.

≥Time Navi may not correctly operate with discs recorded on

devices other than this DVD video recorder.

≥Time Navi can be used with DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD

video recorder and not finalized.

≥The search time will not appear correctly with a disc on which a

part of program has been deleted (➜page 32).

11:28.00 AM

11:36 AM

Playing back

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

The highlighted program plays in the background.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

01 02 03

TOTAL 3

6/20 WED410 : 00 AM 6/20 WED

6/20 WED

0 ~ 9

9 : 00 PM 11 : 00 PM

SELECT

ENTER

Dinosaur Auto action USJ

RETURN

1 1 1 1 1

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