Insignia NS-1DVDR User Manual

User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario

DVD Recorder | Graveur de DVD | Grabadora DVD

NS-1DVDR

Important safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting up your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

1-year limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-1DVDR DVD Recorder represents the state of the art in DVD recorders and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Warning:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your recorder to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

ELECTRIC COVER PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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

Caution:

This product employs a Laser System. To ensure correct use of this product, read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should your recorder require maintenance, contact qualified service personnel.

Making adjustments to controls or performing procedures other than those spec ifi ed here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

Caution:

Your recorder should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on your recorder.

Caution:

Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Do not stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments.

Caution

Most recorder manufacturers recommend their recorders be placed upon a dedicated circuit. That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that recorder and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, overloaded extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your recorder, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of your recorder, and have the cord replaced with an e xact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits your recorder.

To disconnect power from the power outlet, pull out the power cord plug. When installing your recorder, make sure that the plug is easily accessible.

Important safeguards

• Read instructions– Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating your recorder.

• Retain instructions–Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

• Follow warnings–Follow all warnings on your recorder and in the operating instructions.

• Follow instructions–Follow all operating and use instructions.

• Cleaning–Unplug y our re corder fr om the wa ll outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Attachments–Do not use attachments not recommended by your recorder manufacturer because they may cause hazards.

• Water and moisture–Do not use your recorder near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

• Accessories–Do not place your recorder on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Your recorder may fall, causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to your recorder. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with your recorder.

If you mount your recorder, follow the manufacturer's instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move a recorder

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

• Ventilation–Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of your recorder and to protect it from overheating. Do not block openings. Do not place your recorder on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Your recorder should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place your recorder in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless correct ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

• Power sources–Use only 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 recorder dealer or local power company . For recorders intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

• Grounding or polarization–Your recorder 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.

• Power -cord protection–Route power-supply cords 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 your recorder.

• Lightning–For added protection for your recorder 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 your recorder due to lightning and power-line surges.

• 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, do not touch power lines or circuits because contact with them might be fatal.

• Overloading–Do not overload wall outlet s and extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Object and liquid entry–Never push objects of any kind into your recorder through openings because 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 your recorder.

• Servicing–Do not attempt to service your recorder yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Damage requiring service–Unplug your recorder from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into your recorder.

• If your recorder has been exposed to rain

or water.

• If your recorder does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your recorder to its normal operatio n.

• If your recorder has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

• When your recorder exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

• Replacement Parts–When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or other hazards.

• Safety Check–Upon completion of any service or repairs to your recorder, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your recorder is in correct operating condition.

• Heat–Place your recorder away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Caution

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

Warning

To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot in the power outlet and fully insert the plug.

Introduction

To ensure correct use of y o ur re cord er, read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

About the symbol

The symbol may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by your recorder or specific media.

Symbols used in this manual

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.

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DVD ALL

-RW

Video

-RW +RW

-R

DVD

ACD

MP3 WMA JPEG

All DVDs listed below.

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode

DVD+RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD+R disc

DVD-Video disc

Audio CDs MP3 files WMA files JPEG files

Recordable and playable discs

Disc Characteristics

DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)

• DVDs can be recorded only once. After a DVD+R is finalized, it cannot be recorded or edited any more.

• Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization).

• Any edited content s may not be compatible with DVD+R compatible players (Hide, chapter combine, added chapt er mark, and so on).

• Limited title/chapter ed iting features.

Recommended—Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Ricoh (8x, 16x), Sony (16x)

Playable discs

Disc Characteristics

DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable)

• DVD-RWs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Vid e o mode recordin g.

• These DVDs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, t hen recorded again on the same DVD.

VR mode

• Recordings can be extensively edited.

• Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization).

Video mode

• Playable on regular DVD playe rs (a fter finalization).

• Limited editing f eatures.

Recommended—Mitsubishi (4x), Verbatim (4x), JVC (4x), Victor (4x), Maxell (4x)

DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)

• These DVDs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.

• DVD-Rs can be only formatted to Video mode.

• Playable on regular DVD playe rs (a fter finalization).

• Limited editing f eatures.

Recommended—Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), That’s (8x, 16x), Sony (16x)

DVD+RW (DVD + ReWritable)

• These DVDs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, t hen recorded again on the same DVD.

• Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized).

• The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.

• Recordings can be edited.

Recommended—Mitsubishi (4x), Sony (2.4x), Verbatim (4x), Ricoh (4x)

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

DVDs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased.

CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/CD-RWs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.

Recording times and picture quality

There are four preset recording quality modes:

• XP – The highest quality setting, which provides about 1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7 GB).

• SP – The default quality, which is sufficient for most applications and provides about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7 GB).

• LP – A slightly lower video quality which provides about 4 hours of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7 GB).

• EP – The lowest video quality, which provides about 6 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7 GB).

Note

If you record in EP mode, the picture may be fragmented or the subtitle distorted during playback.

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Notes

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or D V D±R/RW) discs cannot be played on your recorder.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (for example, heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

• Depending on the recording software and the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

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

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

• Your recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

• You should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 or WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional code

Your recorder has a regional code printed on the back of the case. Your recorder can play only DVDs labeled with the same regional code or ALL.

Your recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RWs formatted in VR mode and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Copying copyrighted material

• You should only use recording equipment for lawful copying. Make sure that you follow legal guidelines in your area. Copying of copyrighted material, such as films or music, is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

• Your incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method 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 .

Using progressive scan

Consumers should note that not all high definition televisions are fully compatible with your recorder and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.

In case of progressive scan picture problems, we recommend that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your television’s compatibility with your recorder, contact our customer service center.

Notes

• Most DVDs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your recorder’s regional code or the DVD cannot play.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your recorder, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

Restrictions on video recording

• You cannot record copy-protected video using your recorder. Copy-protected video includes video DVDs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, the recording pauses or stops automatically and an error message is displayed on-screen.

• Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below).

CPRM copy protection

CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.

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Features

Back panel

Front panel

Item Description Function

2 Disc tray Place a disc on the tray when it

3 Display window Shows the current status of your

4 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote

5 AV IN 2

POWER

button

(Video/Audio)

OPEN/CLOSE

button

Turns your recorder on and off.

opens.

recorder.

lights when your recorder is in timer recording or when a timer recording is programmed.

lights when your r e co r de r is

REC

recording.

lights to indicate PM time.

indicates total

playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, or current deck status.

control. Connect the audio/video output of

an external source (such as an audio system, TV, monitor, VCR, or camcorder) to these jacks.

Press to open or close the disc tray.

Item Description Function

1 COMPONENT

2INPUT 1 (VIDEO,

3 AC power jack Plug the AC power cord into this

4 DIGITAL AUDIO

5 AUDIO OUTPUT

6 VIDEO/AUDIO

OUTPUT (Y Pb Pr)

AUDIO L and AUDIO R)

OUTPUT jack

(left/right)

OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L and AUDIO R)

Caution

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the back panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to your recorder.

Connect to the component input jacks on a TV (if available).

Connect to the video an d audio output jacks on an external source, such as a VCR or camcorder, to these jacks.

jack. Connect to the digital audio coaxial

jack on an external amplif ier, such as a Dolby Digital decoder.

Connect to the audio input jacks (left and righ t) of a TV, amplifier, or other equipment.

Connect to the video an d audio input jacks (left an d r ight) of a TV.

(Play)

button

(REC)

button

Press to start playbac k.

Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time (duration).

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Remote control

Item Button Function

10 DISPLAY Press to open the on-screen

11 AUDIO Press to select an audio language or

12 SUBTITLE Press to select a subtitle language. 13

14 REC MODE Press to select the recording mode. 15 PLAY MODE Press to select the play mode. 16 CLEAR Press to remove a marker from the

17 TV POWER

18 PR/CH + or –** Press to scan up or down through

19 VOL + or –** Press to increase or decrease TV

ENTER

REC

Press to confirm menu selections.

display, which provides current status information and where you can change settings and options.

audio channel.

Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording tim e (duration).

marker search menu. Press to turn your TV on or off.

memorized channels.

volume.

Item Button Function

2 OPEN/CLOSE Press t o open and close the disc

3 0 - 9 number

4 AV/INPUT Press to toggle through input

7 HOME Press to open or close the HOME

POWER

buttons

SCAN .

PAUSE/STEP

Press to turn your recorder on or off.

tray.

Press to select numbered options in a menu or to enter a channel number directly.

choices (AV1 or AV2). Press to search backward or

forward.

Press once to pause playback or recording. Press repeatedly to advance frame by frame.

menu. Press to select menu options.

20 AV/INPUT** Press to toggle through TV input

22 PLAY Press to start playback. 23

24 MENU/LIST Press to open the DVD menu, a title

26 SETUP Press to open and close the set up

27 ZOOM Press to enlarge the DVD image to

28 CHP. ADD Press to insert a chapter marker

29 THUMBNAIL Press to select a thumbnail picture

30 * Not available 31 TITLE Press to display the title menu of

** For information on programming the remote to control y our TV, see “Controlling your TV with the supplied universal remote control” on page 21.

SKIP

STOP

RETURN

choices. Press to advance to the next chapter

(DVD) or track (CD). Press to return to the previous

chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

Press to stop playback or recording.

list, or a playlist. Press to close the on-screen display

and return to normal viewing.

menu.

2, 3, or 4 times the original size.

when playing or recording a DVD.

for the current title in the Title List menu.

the DVD, if availabl e.

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Setting up your recorder

Connecting your recorder to a TV

Unpacking and setting up

Your carton should contain:

• DVD recorder

•User Guide

• Remote control

• Video cable

• Audio cable

• Batteries (2) If you need to replace any of these items, call

our help line mentioned in the Warranty section of this guide.

Carefully remove all the components from the carton and make sure that you have all the necessary components before you dispose of the carton.

• Remove all packing materials from the individual components.

• Do not remove any labels or stickers on the back panel of your recorder.

• Place your recorder in the location you want. Your recorder is designed to be used on a level, stable, flat surface, such as a table, desk, shelf, or stand convenient to a power outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, or vibration.

• Unwind the AC power cord and extend the cord to its full length, then plug it into the back of your recorder.

Notes

• Make sure that your recorder is connected directly to the TV, then tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

• Do not connect your recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the PHONO IN jack (rec o r d deck) of your audio system.

• Do not connect your recorder through another VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

• The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away from each other or turn off your recorder after removing the disc.

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

Back of TV

Audio

Y Pb Pr cable

Back of recorder

cable

Power source

Use the polarized AC line cord provided for operation on AC power. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120 V 60 Hz polarized AC outlet.

If you cause a static discharge when touching your recorder and your recorder fails to function, unplug your recorder from the AC outlet and plug it back in. Your recorder should return to normal operation.

Warnings

• The system uses a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. The plug will only fit into matching polarized power outlets. This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock. If the plug will not fit in your power outlets, you probably have outdated, non-polarized outlets which should be changed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Do not file the wide blade on the plug or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet. This defeats the safety feature and could expose you to electric shock.

• Never connect the AC cord plug to other than the specified voltage (120 V 60 Hz). Use the attached power cord only.

Audio cable

Back of TV

Video cable

Video connection

To connect to your TV with a video cable:

• Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on your recorder to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the video cable supplied.

Note

If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

Component video/progressive scan connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you can take advantage of your recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest quality video poss ible.

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To connect to your TV with a component video cable:

• Connect the COMP O N ENT OUTPUT jacks on your recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable.

Notes

• Progressive Scan does not work with the Audio/Video or S-Video connections.

• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.

Audio connection

To connect to your TV with audio source:

• Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables.

Connecting to an amplifier

Back of recorder

Digital multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel audio/video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your recorder, including MPEG 2, Dolby Digital, and DTS. Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver to verify this.

Note

• Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected.

• If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

• T o play six-channel digital surround sound though a digital connection, your receiver must have a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

• T o see the audio format of the current DV D displayed on the screen, press AUDIO.

• Your recorder does not perform internal (2-channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi-channel surround, you must connect your recorder to a DTS compatible receiver through one of your recorder’s digital audio outputs.

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

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

Digital coaxial cable

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

Back of amplifier or receiver

AUDIO INPUT

Audio cable

To connect two-channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic:

• Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT (or AV AUDIO OUT) jacks on your recorder to the

audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables supplied.

To connect a two-channel digital stereo or A/V receiver with multi-channel decoder:

1 Connect one of your recorder’s DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack (coaxial) to the

corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial) audio cable.

2 Activate your recorder’s digital output. (See

“Audio Settings” on page 11).

Accessory audio/video (A/V) connections

Jack panel of component

Front of recorder

Back of recorder

To connect your recorder to an accessory component:

• Connect the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on your recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, such as a VCR, using the optional audio/video cables.

Remote control batteries

The remote control requires two AAA batteries. We recommend that you replace the batteries on a yearly basis or when the operation of the remote control becomes intermittent or unsatisfactory. Replace the original batteries with new AAA batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

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To replace the batteries:

1 Press the lock tab of the battery holder and

open the battery compartment.

2 Place two AAA batteries in the battery holder,

matching the + and – in the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery holder.

Caution

• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

• Make sure that you follow the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may damage the remote control.

• Do not mix different types of batteries together (for example, Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries with new ones.

• If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

• Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged. They can overheat and rupture.

• / (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.

• / (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

3 Press ENTER to confirm your setting. 4 Press ENTER to exit the menu.

Note

You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the Factory Set option in the setup menu (see “General Settings” on page 11).

Playing a disc

To play a disc:

1 Turn on your recorder. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to open the disc

tray.

3 Load the disc into the tray, with the label side

up.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to close the tray.

Playback starts automatically. If playback does not star t, press PLAY ( ) or start the playback using the the Home Menu” on page 11).

5 To stop the playback, press STOP (). 6 The recorder records the stopped point,

depending on the disc. appears on the screen briefly.

Press PLAY ( ) to resume playback (from the stopped point). If you press STOP () again or unloaded the disc, ( appears on the screen. If you press PLAY (), your recorder starts playback at the beginning of the disc.

7 Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to open the tray

and remove the disc. Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to close the disc

tray, or press POWER ( ). The disc tray closes automatically and recorder turns off.

HOME

menu (see “Using

Using your recorder

Turning your recorder on and off

To turn your recorder on and off:

1 Plug the power cord into the back of your

recorder and into an electrical outlet.

2 Press the POWER button to turn on your

recorder.

3 Press the POWER button again to turn off

your recorder.

Initial Se tup Wizard

The first time you turn on your recorder, the Initial Setup Wizard opens so you can set the language and clock.

To set up your recorder with the Setup Wizard:

1 Use / to select a language for the

menu and on-screen display, then press

ENTER.

2 Enter the necessary information for year,

date, and time.

Disc playback features

Buttons Operations Discs

OPEN/CLOSE

() PAUSE ()

Setup

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Note

If parental control are set and the DVD is not within the rating settings, you must input the password.

(See “Lock (Parental Control) Settings” on page 12).

Press to open or close the disc tray.

Press to pause playback. All Press repeatedly to play

frame-by-frame. Note: You can also use the /

buttons to step backward or forward while in PAUSE mode.

All

DVD ALL

Buttons Operations Discs

SCAN ()

()

SKIP (

)

ZOOM Press to enlarge the video image.

During playback, press repeatedly to select the scan speed (either backward or forwar d).

DVD—5 steps In PAUSE mode, press for slo w

motion playback (4 steps) Press during playback to go t o t he

next chapter or track or to return to the beginning of t he current chapter or track.

Press SKIP ( ) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter or track.

To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback, press

DISPLAY twice and pr ess to select the chapter icon. Then, input the chapter number or press

On an audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback.

(x1 size – x2 size – x4 size – x1 size (normal size))

You can move through the zoomed picture using the

/ / buttons.

PLAY MODE Press during playback to select the

play mode you want. A-—Repeats a sequence betw een

A (start point) and B (end poin t) during playback. Press ENTER at the selected end poin t, then the repeat sequence begins.

CHAPTER—Repeats the current chapter.

DVD ALL

ACD

DVD ALL

DVD ALL ACD MP3

WMA

DVD ALL

ACD

MP3

WMA

DVD ALL

MENU/LIST Press to open the disc menu on

SUBTITLE During playback, press SUBTITLE,

AUDIO Press AUDIO then press the

the screen.

then press the

/ buttons repeatedly to select the subtitle language you want.

/ buttons repeatedly repeatedly to hear a different audio language or audio tr ack.

Note: Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect yo ur recorder to a DTS decoder through one of the digital outputs. See “To connect a two-channel digital stereo or A/V receiver with multi-channel decoder:” on page 8 for connection details.

Press AUDIO, then press the

/ buttons repeatedly during playback to hear a different au dio channel.

Accessing the settings menus

From the playback and recording options.

To use the Home menu:

1 Press HOME. The

Home Menu

screen you can access all

Home

DVD

DVD ALL

menu opens.

TITLE—Repeats the current title.

ALL—Repeats all titles or tracks.

TRACK—Repeats the current

track.

Folder—Repeats all the tracks in a folder on a disc.

OFF—Does not repeat.

If you press SKIP () once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback is cancelled.

TITLE Press to open the Title menu on

the screen, if the current DVD title has a menu. Otherwise, the disc menu may open.

DVD ALL

Karaoke DVD

ACD

-RW

ACD MP3

WMA

MP3

WMA

DVD ALL

DVD

2 Press / (left/right) to select the main

option you want.

3 Press / (up/down) to select the sub

option you want, then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

4 To exit the

HOME

menu, press HOME.

Menu Available options Setup

Movie

Photo

(See “Photo menu options” on page14)

Start: Displays the Setup menu.

Timer Record: Displays the Timer Record menu. (See “Recording Settings” on page 12)

DISC:

• Displays TITL E LIST menu for recordable DVD (See “Title List and Chapter List menu overview” on page 17)

• Plays a video DVD (See “Disc playback features” on page 9).

DISC: Displays the Photo menu for a disc.

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Menu Avail able options Music

(See “Audio CD and Music menu options” on page 14)

Easy Menu

DISC: Displays the Music (or Audio CD) menu

for a disc.

Disc Manager: Displ ays the Disc Setup menu. Rec. Mode: Displays the Record Mode setup

menu.

Using the Home Menu

In this menu system there are several ways to customize the settings. Most menus consi st of three levels to set up the options, but some require more levels for some settings.

To change settings using the Home menu:

Home

1 Press HOME. The

2 Select Setup and Start, then press ENTER.

The

Setup

menu opens with the General

Settings icon highlighted.

3 Press / to select the option you want,

then press to move to the second level.

4 Press / to select the second option you

want, then press to move to the third level.

5 Press / to select the setting you want,

then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps.

6 Press RETURN or HOME to exit the

Setup menu.

Note

Press to go back to the previous level.

menu opens.

Menu Available settings

General Settings

Language Settings

Audio Settings

Clock Set–You can manually set the clock. TV Aspect–You can select from 4:3 Letter box,

4:3 Pan scan, or 16:9 Wide. Progressive Scan–Set to ON or OFF.

• Notes: Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, but are connecting your recorder to a standard (analog) televis ion, set Progressive Scan to OFF. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to ON.

• Caution: Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan co mpatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to ON in error, you must reset your recorder. First, remove the disc in your

recorder. Next, press STOP () and hold it for five seconds be fore releasi ng it. The video output will be restored to the standard se tting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

Power Save Mode–You can set Power Save Mode to ON to enable an economic power save mode.

Factory Set–You can reset your recorder to original factory settings.

Display Menu–You can select a language for the setup menu and information display.

Disc Menu–You can select a language for the DVD menu.

Disc Audio–You can select a language for the DVD audio.

Disc Subtitle–You can sel ect a language for the DVD subtitle .

Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG–You can select Bitstream (if you connect to equipment with

Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder), or PCM (to automatically downmix to two-chann el PCM audio).

Sampling Freq.–You can select 96 kHz or 48 kHz (if your receiver or amplifier is not

capable of decod ing 96 kHz signals).

DRC (

Dynamic Range Con tr o l

the DRC to On if you want to listen to a movie at a lower volume, without lo si ng cla rity.

)–You can set

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Menu Available settings

Lock (Parental Control)

Settings

Recording Settings

Disc Settings

Rating–You can select the rating restrictions for your DVD player. Ratings are 1–8 (1 is the most restrictive). When you select this option, you must enter a password.

• Note: If you set a rating for your recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

Set Password–You can ent er or change your password.

• Note: If you forget your password, you can clear the password by goi ng to the

Setup

menu, selecting Start, then pressing ENTER. Input the six-digit number (210449), select OK when the message appears, then press ENTER. The password is cleared.

Area Code–You can enter the area code whose standards were used to rate the DVD (see “Area code list” on page 23).

Rec Mode Set–You can set the picture qualit y for recording a DVD. (XP=excellent,

SP=standard, LP= low, EP=extended.) Auto Chapter–You can set the auto chapter

markings (made during r ecording ) to 5-mi nute intervals, 10-minute inter vals, or None.

Initialize–You can formats a DVD for recording. For DVD-RWs, yo u can choose VR Mode or Video M ode . For DVD+RWs, you can choose OK.

• Caution: If you change the format of a DVD, the disc is erased.

Finalize–Y ou can fix the recordings in place so the DVD can be played on a regular DVD player or a computer with a suitable DVD- R OM drive.

• Caution: If you finalize a DVD-R or DVD+R, you cannot edit or record anything else on the disc.

Disc Label–You can enter a name for the DVD. See “Naming a title” on page 19.

Disc Protect–You can protect recordings, depending on the type of DVD you are using. For DVD+RWs, it prevent s editing, erasing, overwriting, or regular recording. For DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs (VR mode), it prevents editing, erasing, and regular recording. It is not compatible with DVD-RWs in Video mode or DVD-Rs. To unlock a DVD, select OFF.

The on-screen display

Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed and the action is prohibited or not available.

Displaying information while watching TV

While watching a DVD, press DISPLAY to display or remove the information displayed on-screen.

In the example a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted.

Disc name and format

Record mode, free space, and elapsed time

Input source

Current date and time

Displaying disc information on screen

You can display various information about the disc loaded on screen. Some items can be changed using the menu.

To display disc information on screen:

1 Press DISPLAY once to show current status.

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

2 Press DISPLAY again to show playback

information. The items displayed differ depending on the

disc type or playing status.

3 Select an item by pressing / and

change or select the setting by pressing

/ .

For details about each item, see “Disc playback features” on page 9.

• Title—Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks)

• Chapter—Current chapter number/total number of chapters

• Time—Elapsed playing time

• Audio—Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel

• Subtitle—Selected subtitle

• Angle—Selected angle/total number of angles

• Sound—Selected sound mode

Note

If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen display disappears.

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Special playback options

If a menu screen is displayed

To remove a menu screen:

• In some cases, the disc menu might appear. if this occurs, press the to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or

MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.

Moving to another title

DVD ALL

When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title on the disc.

To move to another title:

1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The

time search box shows the elapsed playing time.

2 Press / to select the title icon, then

press a number button (1-9) or press to select the title number you want.

Time search

DVD ALL

To start playing at a selected time on the disc:

1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The

time search box shows the elapsed playing time.

2 Press / to select the time clock icon.

The time input box [-:--:--] appears.

3 Input the required start time in hours,

minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press move curser to the wrong number. Then enter the correct number.

4 Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts

from the selected time.

Camera angle

DVD

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback.

To change the camera angle:

1 Press DISPLAY twice, then select the

Camera Angle icon during playback.

2 Press

/ to select the angle you want.

Note that the number of the current angle appears on the display.

Tip

The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when alternate angles are available.

3D surround sound

DVD ALL

Your recorder can produce a 3D Surround sound effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multichannel audio from a home theater system.

To turn on 3D surround sound:

1 Press DISPLAY twice, then press / to

select the

sound icon.

2 Press / to select 3D SUR. 3 To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select

NORMAL

/ / buttons

/ to

Last condition memory

DVD

Your recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that is viewed. The settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from your recorder or switch off your recorder. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.

Notes

• Settings are stored in memory for use at any time.

• Your recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off your recorder before you play it.

The Last Scene Memory function for a

• previous DVD title is erased once a different DVD title is played.

Playing an audio CD or MP3/WMA files

Your recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read the following MP3/WMA audio file requirement.

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

File extensions Sampling

frequency Bit rate (within) CD-R Format DVD±R/RW

Format Maximum

Files/Folder

To play an audio CD or MP3/WMA files:

1 Press HOME. The 2 Select Music, DISC, then press ENTER. The

Audio CD

3 Press / to select a track or file, then

press PLAY ( ). Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions as

described in “Special playback options” on page 13.

4 To stop playback at any time, press STOP

().

.MP3, .WMA. Within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48 kHz

(WMA) 8 - 320 kbps (MP3), 32 - 192 kbps (WMA)

ISO 9660 and JOLIET ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Less than 1999

Home

menu opens.

Music

menu opens.

Tips

• You can view the TV channel or video input source by pressing RETURN ( ). If you want

to retur n to th e Mu sic menu, pre s s

MENU/LIST.

• Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information f or the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, “MP3 ID3 tag :None” will appear. If y ou select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to close the information screen.

• If you are in a File list and want to return to the Folder list, use the

then press ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.

/ to highlight ,

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Audio CD and Music menu options

To select audio CD and music menu options:

1 Press / to select a track, file, or folder

on the

Audio CD

Music

menu, then press

ENTER.

2 Press / to select an option, then press

ENTER.

• Play—Start playback of the selected track or file.

• Open—Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears.

• Random—Start or stop random playback.

Random

To select random playback:

1 Press / to select a file, then press

ENTER. The menu options appear.

2 Press / to select Random, then press

ENTER.

The recorder automatically begins random playback and RANDOM appears on the menu screen.

3 To return to normal pla ybac k, selec t Random

again. then press ENTER.

Note

By pressing SKIP ( / ) during random playback, your recorder selects another track and resumes random playback

Viewing JPEG files

Your recorder can view JPEG files. Before viewing JPEG files, read the Photo file requirements below:

Photo file requirements

File extensions Photo size CD-R Format DVD±R/RW

Format Maximum

Files/Folder Notes on JPEG

files

.JPE, .JPEG Less than 4 MB recommended ISO 9660 and JOLIET ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Less than 1999

Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

6 To stop viewing at any time, press STOP

().

Notes

• If the icon appears in the Photo menu, it means you cannot view those JPEG files.

• You can view a TV channel or video input source by pressing RETURN ( ). If you

want to return to the Photo menu, press MENU/LIST.

• If you are in a File list and want to return to the Folder list, press

press ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.

/ to highlight , then

Photo menu options

To select the photo menu options:

1 Press / / to select a file, then

press ENTER. The menu options appear.

2 Press / to select an option, then press

ENTER to confirm your selection.

• Open—Opens the folder, and a list of files in the folder appears.

• Full Screen—Shows the selected file as full screen.

• Slide Show—Opens the Slide Show menu.

Still picture

Press PAUSE/STEP ( ) while showing a picture to pause the slideshow.

Skip Images

While viewing a picture, press SKIP

) once to return to the previous file or

advance to the next file.

Rotate Images

Press / while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.

Viewing a slide show

To view a slide show:

1 Select the Slide Show option on the

menu, then press ENTER.

2 Press / / to set the Speed

(Normal, Slow, or Fast).

3 Select Start, then press ENTER to start the

slide show.

4 Press STOP ( ) to stop the slide show and

return to the

Photo

menu.

Making recordings

( or

Photo

To view JPEG files:

1 Press HOME. The 2 Select Photo, DISC, then press ENTER. 3 Press / / to select a file or folder,

then press ENTER. If you select a folder, repeat this step to

select a file.

4 Press / to select an option (such as

rotate, previous, or next), then press ENTER.

5 Press / to select Full Screen, then

press ENTER. The selected image is displayed in full screen.

Home

menu opens.

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Notes

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

• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playbac k or recording perf ormance. Take proper care of your discs.

• Insignia does not hold any responsibility to compensate anyone for material which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (for example, losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from any malfunction of your recorder (that is, not recording or editing as intended).

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

Your recorder can play many different kinds of DVDs, including pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, and DVD+Rs. The disc format for DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RWs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R, DVD+R, or DVD+RW in a regular DVD player.

The DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording (VR) format or Video format. Y ou can change the recording format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the contents of the disc.)

The recording mode is closely related to the disc format. If the disc format is Video Recording, then the recording mode is VR mode. If the disc format is Video format, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode). These can be changed as required for each recording and determine the picture quality and how much space the recording will take up on the disc.

General information for recording

• The recording times shown are not exact because your recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded.

• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.

• If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer.

• The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.

• The record in g ti me available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc.

• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure that you change the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See “Disc Settings” on page 12 (Initialize).

• When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can keep recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc. Before you start a recording session, check the amount of recording time left on the disc.

• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording time available will only increase if you erase the last title recorded on the disc.

• The Delete Title option in the Title List (Original) menu only hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode).

• Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RWs.

• When using a DVD+R/RW, your recorder will execute the Menu-making operation to update the new title and editing when you remove the disc from your recorder.

Recor ding from an external component

Follow these instructions to record a program from an external component (AV1 or AV2). Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording.

To record from an external component:

1 Make sure that the component that you want

to record from is correctly connected to your recorder.

2 Turn on your recorder, then press AV/INPUT

to select the external input from which to record.

• AV1 - Audio/Video input on the back panel

• AV2 - Audio/Video input on the front panel

3 Load a recordable disc. 4 Set the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP),

as necessary, by pressing REC MODE repeatedly .

5 Press REC once to start recording. The

REC indicator lights in the display window.

6 Press STOP ( ) to stop recording.

Notes

• If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using your recorder. See “Copying copyrighted material” on page 4 for more details.

• Recording continues until you press STOP ( ) or the disc is full.

• T o record f or a fix ed length of time , see “Instant timer recording” on page 15.

Instant timer recording

Instant Timer Recording lets you make a recording of a preset length without using the program timer.

To make an instant timer recording:

1 Follow Steps 1-4 in “Recording from an

external component” on page 15.

2 Press REC repeatedly to select the

recording time length. Recording starts after the first press. Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes.

The recording time is displayed on the TV screen. At the end of the recording, your recorder stops recording and shuts off.

Checking the recording time

To check the recording time:

• Press REC once to check the total recording time and the time left for the recording.

Extending the recording time

To extend the recording time:

• The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC.

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Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes.

Notes

• Y our recorder will automatically power off when the instant timer recording ends.

• If your recorder is unplugged or there is a power failure while recording, the recording will be lost.

Timer recording

The timer recording function lets you record up to 16 programs within a period of one month.

Note

If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting. (See “Disc Settings” on page 12.)

To use timer recording:

1 Press HOME. The

Home

menu opens.

2 Select TV, Timer Record, then press

ENTER.

3 Select NEW, then press ENTER. The

Record

menu opens.

4 Enter the necessary information for your

timer recording(s). Press / (left/right) to move the cursor left or right, and press

/ (up/down) to change the setting at the

current cursor position.

• Input - Choose one of the external inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).

• Date – Choose a date up to 1 month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program.

• Start Time – Set the recording start time.

• End Time – Set the recording end time.

• Mode – Choose a record mode (EP, LP, SP, XP, or AT)

AT(Auto) mode determines how much time is available on the disc and switches record mode, if necessary, to complete recording the program.

5 Press RETURN ( ) to exit the

menu.

6 Press ENTER to save the record settings. 7 Press RETURN ( ) to exit the

List

Timer

Timer Record

8 Turn your recorder off.

Notes

• You must insert a recordable disc and press POWER to switch your recorder to Standby.

• The clock must be set before setting the timer recording.

• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.

• The recorder will automatically power off when the Timer Recording ends.

• There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to confirm the recorded program. If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially (one right after the other), the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded.

• You must press recording.

POWER to stop the timer

Checking timer recording details

Programming can be checked whenever y our recorder is turned on.

To check timer recording details:

1 Press HOME. The

Home

menu opens.

2 Select TV, Timer Record, then press

ENTER. 3 Press / to select a program. 4 Press ENTER to edit the selected program.

The

Timer Record

menu opens.

Canceling a timer recording

You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts.

To cancel a timer recording:

• Press / to select a program you want to erase on the Timer recorder List, then press

CLEAR and select OK, then press ENTER.

Stopping a timer recording in progress

You can stop a timer recording after it has started by pressing the POWER button.

Timer recording troubleshooting

Even though the timer is set, your recorder will not record when:

• There is no disc loaded.

• A non-recordable disc is loaded.

• Disc Protect is set to ON in the (see “Disc Settings” on page 12).

• There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R) recorded on the disc.

You cannot set up a timer program when:

• A recording is already underway.

• The time you’re trying to set has already passed.

• There are already 16 timer programs set.

Disc

If two or more timer programs overlap:

• The earlier program takes priority.

• When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.

• If two programs are set to start at exactly the same time, the program entered first takes priority.

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• If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully. In this case even though the Check field shows “Rec. OK”, it may not be.

Editing recordings

Title List and Chapter List menu overview

Using the content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you are editing original content or a playlist.

There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RWs. You can directly edit the original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a playlist. The playlist does not actually change any of the content on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back.

To use the Title List menu:

1 If the DVD is playing, press STOP ( ). 2 Press MENU/LIST to open the

menu. Playback should be stopped when you do this.

• When selecting titles, press the /

• If you are editing a VR mode disc, press

• On the left side of the screen are the

• Press DISPLAY to displa y the in f ormati on

• After selecting a title or chapter on the

3 To exit the

( ) repeatedly.

Title List

menu you can edit video

TITLE LIST

buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than six titles.

MENU/LIST to switch between and

Playlist

menus.

menu options. The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or chapters) on the DVD. You can change these thumbnails by pressing THUMBNAIL. (see “Changing title thumbnails” on page 18.)

about the selected title on the Title List menu.

Title List or Chapter List menu, press ENTER. The menu options are on the left side of the menu. Press the / buttons to select an option, then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

TITLE LIST

menu, press RETURN

Original

# Description Function

1 Currently

selected title 2 Thumbnail A thumbnail picture of the title 3 Selected title Shows the selected title number and total

4Title

information 5Menu

options

6 Recording

information

The title that is currently selected is highlighted

number of titles Shows the title name, date recorded, and

recording length To display menu options, select a title or

chapter, then press ENTER. The options displayed differ depending on the disc type.

• Play–Start playba ck of the selected title or chapter . T he hidden titles and chapters on a DVD+R/RW cannot be played.

• Search:

- Chapter–Displays the Chapter List

of the Title.

- Time–Search for the starting time

of the title.

• Delete–Deletes the title or chapter.

• Move–Moves the chapter posi tion on the Chapter List - Playlist men u.

• Protect–Protects accidental recording, editi ng , or del eting of the title.

• Edit–Edits or deletes a part of the title.

- Title Name–Edits the title name.

- Delete Part–Deletes part of the title

name.

- Divide–Divides a title into two.

- Hide (Show)–Hides (or shows) the

selected title or chapter.

• Playlist Add–Adds the title or chapter to the playlist.

• Title–Displays Title List of the chapter.

• Combine–Combines two chapters into one.

• Full Play–Starts playback of the selected title incl uding the hidden chapters.

Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar

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VR Mode: Original and playlist editing

Titles, chapters, and parts

Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. P arts are sections of original or playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts. Adding a chapter or title to the playlist creates a new title made up of a section (such as a chapter) of an original title. Deleting a part removes part of a title from the Original or Playlist menu.

Caution

• When editing using the Delete, Add, and Move functions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as set in the start and end point display.

• During playlist playback, you may notice a momentary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.

Editing a DVD is not like editing a video tape

When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a “Playlist” of what to play and when to play it. On playback, your recorder plays the disc according to the playlist.

Original and Playlist

-RW

Throughout this manual, you will see the words

Original

and

Playlist

, which refer to the actual

content and edited versions of a DVD.

• Original—content refers to what is actually recorded on the disc.

• Playlist—content refers to the edited version of the disc, which is how the original content is to be played.

Adding chapter markers

-RW

+RW

You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the points you want.

Note

Chapter markers are automatically inserted at regular intervals. You can change this interval from the Initial Setup menu (see “Using the Home Menu” on page 11).

During recording or playing back, at the point you want to start a new chapter, press CHPADD. A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.

Changing title thumbnails

-RW

+RW

Each title displayed in the Title List menu is represented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter.

If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title.

• Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed picture the one that appears in the Title List menu. The still picture that you choose appears in both the Origi nal or Playlist menu.

Tip

With a DVD-R W in VR mode, you can also change the thumbnail picture of the title on the Chapter List menu. Select a chapter on the Chapter List menu, then press THUMBNAIL. The thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter is changed.

Making a new playlist

-RW

Use this function to add an original title or chapter to the playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the playlist (you can delete bits that you do not need later - see “Deleting an original or playlist title or chapter” on page 18).

The title appears in the playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the original. However , if y ou add more chapter markers to the original later, these are not automatically copied over into the playlist title.

You can add as many as 999 chapters to one disc.

To make a new playlist:

1 Choose a title or chapter on the

Original

menu or

Chapter List-Original

TITLE LIST

menu to put into the playlist, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

2 Pre ss / to select Playlist Add, then

press ENTER.

3 Select New Pla ylist, then press ENTER. The

new title appears in the updated playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the playlist.

Adding additional Title or Chapters to the playlist

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You can add an original title or chapter to a playlist title.

To add additional titles or chapters to the playlist:

1 Choose a title or chapter on the

Original

menu or

Chapter List-Original

TITLE LIST

menu to put into the playlist, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the screen.

2 Pre ss / to select Playlist Add, then

press ENTER.

3 Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already

saved to insert a title or chapter, then press

ENTER.

4 Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional titles or

chapters to the playlist. You can view the added chapters on the

Chapter List-Playlist

menu.

5 Press RETURN ( ) to exit or MENU/LIST to

go back to the

Title List-Original

menu.

Deleting an original or playlist title or chapter

When you erase a title or chapter from the

Playlist

menu, you only remove it from the playlist. The title or chapter remains in the original menu.

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If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the original (title or chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles or chapters deleted from the original are also removed from the playlist.

Note

You cannot delete chapters that are less than 3 seconds long.

8 Pre ss / to select OK, then press

ENTER. The selected part is deleted from

the title and the

Notes

• You may not be able to delete parts that are less than 3 seconds long.

• If you select Cancel then press ENTER, your recorder will go to the previous option and into Pause mode.

Title List

menu opens.

To delete a chapter or title:

1 Press / / to choose a chapter or

title you want to delete on the

Chapter List

menu options appear on the left side of the screen.

2 Select Delete from the options on the menu. 3 Press ENTER to confirm. A confirmation

message appears.

4 Pre ss / to select OK, then press

ENTER. The selected chapter or title is

deleted. After pressing ENTER the updated menu

opens.

5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to delete additional

chapters or titles from the menu.

6 Press RETURN ( ) repeatedly to exit the

menu.

Notes

• When recording a DVD+RW, the deleted title’s name is changed to “Deleted Title.”

• If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the titles are combined into one.

• Deleting the last title or chapter on a DVD+R/RW increases recording time. Deleting other titles or chapters does not increase the recording time.

Deleting a part

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To delete part of a title:

1 Press / / to choose a title you

want to delete on the press ENTER. The options appear on the left side of the menu.

2 Select the Edit, Delete Part option, then

press ENTER. The

3 Start the playback and use PAUSE/STEP,

SEARCH, and SLOW-MOTION to find the

starting point.

4 Press ENTER at the starting point of the

section you want to delete. The End Point icon is highlighted and the section to be deleted is indicated on the progress bar.

5 Use PAUSE/STEP, SEARCH, and

SLOW-MOTION to find the ending point.

6 Press ENTER at the ending point of the

section you want to delete. To cancel the selected point, press / to

select the Cancel icon, then press ENTER.

7 When you finish editing, select the Done

icon, then press ENTER. A confirmation message appears.

TITLE LIST

menu, then press ENTER. The

Title List

Edit

menu, then

menu opens.

Naming a title

You can name original and playlist titles independently.

To name a title:

1 Choose the title you want to name from the

Title List

menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu.

2 Pre ss / to select Edit, Title Name, then

press ENTER. The

Keyboard

menu opens.

3 Enter a name for the title. Press /

/ to select a character, then press

ENTER to confirm your selection.

• MENU/LIST—Press to change

keyboards.

• Space—Inserts a space at the cursor

position.

• Delete—Deletes the character to the left

of the cursor position.

• / —Moves the cursor left or right.

• OK—Confirms the name you have

entered.

• Cancel—Deletes all characters and exits

the

Keyboard

menu.

Use these remote control buttons to enter a name:

• PLAY ( )—Inserts a space at the cursor

position.

• PAUSE/STEP ( )—Deletes the character

to the right of the cursor position.

• SKIP ( )—Moves the cursor

left or right.

• STOP ( ), CLEAR—Deletes the

character to the left of the cursor position.

• 0-9—Enters the character corresponding

to the selected column.

• MENU/LIST, DISPLA Y—Switches the

keyboard type.

4 Select OK, then press ENTER to confirm the

name and return to the previous menu screen.

5 Press RETURN ( ) repeatedly to exit the

menu.

Notes

• Names can be as many as 32 characters long.

• For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

• When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R, or DVD+RWs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization.

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Time searching

You can select the start point of the title.

To select the starting point of the title:

1 Press / / to choose a title on the

TITLE LIST

menu, then press ENTER. The

options appear on the left side of the menu.

2 Select Search, Time, then press ENTER.

The

Time

menu opens.

Selected point

Start time

Selected time

3 Press / to find the point at which you

want to start. The point increases 1 minute per step.

If you press and hold / , the point increases 5 minutes per step.

4 Press ENTER to start at the selected point.

To divide a title into two:

1 On th e

Title List

menu, select a title you want to divide, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the screen.

2 Select Edit, Divide, then press ENTER. The

Edit (Divide)

menu opens.

Current picture

End time

Current picture

5 Choose Done from the options, then press

ENTER to set the dividing point. The title is

divided into two new titles. It takes as much as 4 minutes to divide.

Tip

You cannot select a dividing point less than 3 seconds from the end of the program.

Combining two chapters into one

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Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one.

To combine two chapters into one: 1 On the

Chapter List

menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the screen.

2 Press / to select Combine from the

options. The combine indicator appears between the two chapters you want to combine.

3 Repeat steps 1 - 2 to combine additional

chapters.

4 Press RETURN ( ) repeatedly to exit the

menu.

Notes

This function does not work if;

• There is only one chapter within the title.

• You select the first chapter.

Moving a playlist chapter

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Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of playlist chapters on the

Chapter List-Playlist

menu (not available if there is only one chapter).

To move a playlist chapter:

1 Select a chapter on the

Chapter List-Playlist

menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu.

2 Pre ss / to select Move from the Playlist

options, then press ENTER.

3 Press / / to choose the place you

want to move the chapter, then press

ENTER. The updated menu opens.

First title thumbnail

Second title thumbnail

3 Use PAUSE, STEP, SEARCH, and

SLOW-MOTION to find the poi nt at w hich y ou

want to divide the title.

4 Select Divide from the options, then press

ENTER.

To reset the point, select Cancel from the options, then press ENTER. Repeat from step 3.

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Hiding a chapter or title

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You can skip playing chapters or titles without deleting them from the disc.

To hide a chapter or title:

1 Press / / to choose a chapter or

title you want to hide on the

Chapter List

menu, then press ENTER. The

TITLE LIST

options appear on the left side of the screen.

2 Select Edit, then Hide. 3 Press ENTER to confirm. The chapter’s or

title’s thumbnail will dim.

Tip

If you select a hidden chapter or title on the

Chapter List

LIST

choosing Show on the options menu. After that, you can see the chapter or title.

menu, you can show it by

TITLE

Protecting a title

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Use this function to protect against accidental rerecording, editing, or deleting of the title.

To protect a title:

1 Press MENU/LIST. The

TITLE LIST

opens.

2 Press / / to select the title you

want to protect, then press ENTER. Options appear on the left side of the screen.

3 Select Protect from the options. 4 Press ENTER to confirm. The lock mark

appears on the title’s thumbnail.

Tip

If you select a title that has already been protected on the Title List menu, you can “unprotect” it by choosing the Unprotect option from the Title List menu options, then you can edit and delete the title.

Overwriting a recording

+RW

To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs that always record at the end of the Disc.

To overwrite a recording:

1 Select the input source you want to record

(AV1 or AV2).

2 Press MENU/LIST to display the

menu.

3 Press / / to choose the title you

want to overwrite.

4 Press REC to start the overwrite

recording. Overwrite recording starts from the start point of the title.

5 Press STOP ( ) to stop the overwrite

recording. The new title is created and the updated menu is displayed.

TITLE LIST

Playing your recordings on other DVD players (finalizing a disc)

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R, or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play D VD-RWs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the other player to check what formats it will play.

Finalizing “fixes” the recordings and editings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular D VD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE.

To finalize a disc, refer to “Disc Settings” on page 12.

Notes

• Unfinalized DVD+RWs are playable on regular DVD players.

• The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc is compatible with regular DVD players only after finalization.

• The edited contents of a DVD+R disc is not compatible with regular DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, and so on.)

• How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc being finalized, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

Reference

Controlling your TV with the supplied universal remote control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your TV with the supplied universal remote control.

You can control your TV using the following buttons.

Notes

• This function is not available for a protected title.

• If the overwrite is longer than the recording length of the current title, the next title is overwritten. If the next title is protected, the overwriting stops at the starting point of the title.

Viewing the Title List menu displayed on ot her D VD recorders or players

+RW

You can view the Title List menu displayed on the other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW or DVD+Rs.

To view the Title List menu:

1 Insert a previously recorded DVD+R or

DVD+RW disc.

2 Press TITLE in Play mode or in Stop mode.

The

Title List

menu opens.

3 To play back a title, select the title you want,

then press ENTER or PLAY ().

Tip

You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP ().

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Press To...

TV POWER

AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV

PR/CH +/– Scan up or down through memorized channels VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

Turn the TV on or off

and other input sources.

Controlling other TVs with the universal remote control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of other TVs as well. Enter the appropriate manufacturer code from the table.

To enter the manufacturer code:

1 While holding down the TV POWER button,

press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (Refer to the table).

2 Release the TV POWER button. The remote

control is set to control the TV.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code #

LG (GOLDSTAR) 1 (default), 2 Zenith 1,3,4 Samsung 6,7 Sony 8,9 Hitachi 4

Note

• Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not work, even after entering the correct manufacturer code.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Language code list

Use this list to input the language your want for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

Language Code # Language Code #

Abkhazian 6566 Lingala 7678 Afar 6565 Lithuanian 7684 Afrikaans 6570 Macedonian 7775 Albanian 8381 Malagasy 7771 Ameharic 6577 Malay 7783 Arabic 6582 Malayalam 7776 Armenian 7289 Maltese 7784 Assamese 6583 Maori 7773 Aymara 6588 Marathi 7782 Azerbaijani 6590 Moldavian 7779 Bashkir 6665 Mongolian 7778 Basque 6985 Nauru 7865 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Nepali 7869 Bhutani 6890 Norwegian 7879 Bihari 6672 Oriya 7982

Language Code # Language Code #

Breton 6682 Panjabi 8065 Bulgarian 6671 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Burmese 7789 Persian 7065 Byelorussian 6669 Polish 8076 Cambodian 7577 Portuguese 8084 Catalan 6765 Quechua 8185 Chinese 9072 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Corsican 6779 Rumanian 8279 Croatian 7282 Russian 8285 Czech 6783 Samoan 8377 Danish 6865 Sanskrit 8365 Dutch 7876 Scots Gaelic 7168 English 6978 Serbian 8382 Esperanto 6979 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Estonian 6984 Shona 8378 Faroese 7079 Sindhi 8368 Fiji 7074 Singhalese 8373 Finnish 7073 Slovak 8375 French 7082 Slovenian 8376 Frisian 7089 Somali 8379 Galician 7176 Spanish 6983 Georgian 7565 Sudanese 8385 German 6869 Swahili 8387 Greek 6976 Swedish 8386 Greenlandic 7576 Tagalog 8476 Guarani 7178 Tajik 8471 Gujarati 7185 Tamil 8465 Hausa 7265 Tatar 8484 Hebrew 7387 Telugu 8469 Hindi 7273 Thai 8472 Hungarian 7285 Tibetan 6679 Icelandic 7383 Tigrinya 8473 Indonesian 7378 Tonga 8479 Interlingua 7365 Turkish 8482 Irish 7165 Turkmen 8475 Italian 7384 Twi 8487 Japanese 7465 Ukrainian 8575 Javanese 7487 Urdu 8582 Kannada 7578 Uzbek 8590 Kashmiri 7583 Vietnamese 8673 Kazakh 7575 Volapük 8679 Kirghiz 7589 Welsh 6789 Korean 7579 Wolof 8779 Kurdish 7585 Xhosa 8872 Laothian 7679 Yiddish 7473 Latin 7665 Yoruba 8979 Latvian, Lettish 7686 Zulu 9085

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Area code list

Choose an area code from this list.

Area Code Area Code

Afghanistan AF Malaysia MY Argentina AR Maldives MV Australia AU Mexico MX Austria AT Monaco MC Belgium BE Mongolia MN Bhutan BT Morocco MA Bolivia BO Nepal NP Brazil BR Netherlands NL Cambodia KH Netherlands Antilles AN Canada CA New Zealand NZ Chile CL Nigeria NG China CN Norway NO Colombia CO Oman OM Congo CG Pakistan PK Costa Rica CR Panama PA Croatia HR Paraguay PY Czech Republic CZ Philippines PH Denmark DK Poland PL Ecuador EC Portugal PT Egypt EG Romania RO El Salvador SV Russian Federation RU Ethiopia ET Saudi Arabia SA Fiji FJ Senegal SN Finland FI Singapore SG France FR Slovak Republic SK Germany DE Slovenia SI Great Britain GB South Africa ZA Greece GR South Korea KR Greenland GL Spain ES Islands HM Sri Lanka LK Hong Kong HK Sweden SE Hungary HU Switzerland CH India IN Taiwan TW Indonesia ID Thailand TH Israel IL Turkey TR Italy IT Uganda UG Jamaica JM Ukraine UA Japan JP United States US Kenya KE Uruguay UY Kuwait KW Uzbekistan UZ Libya LY Vietnam VN Luxembourg LU Zimbabwe ZW

Troubleshooting

Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your recorder. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Make sure that all connections are correctly made when using with other devices.

Problem Cause Solution

No power The power cord is

disconnected.

Abnormal or no picture

The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output.

The video cable is not connected securely.

The connected TV is not turned on.

No sound The equipment

connected with the audio cable is not set to receive recorder signal output.

The audio cables are not connected securely.

The power on the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off.

The audio connecting cord is damaged.

Poor

The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. playback picture

Distorted picture from an external input

The

The video signal from

the external

component is

copy-protected.

No disc is inserted. Insert a disc (make sure that recorder does not start playback

An unplayable disc is

inserted.

The disc is placed

upside down.

The disc is not placed

within the guide.

The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.

The Rating level is

set.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.

Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from your recorder appears on the TV screen.

Connect the video cable to the jacks securely.

Turn on the TV.

Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from your recorder.

Connect the audio cable to the jacks securely.

Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable.

Replace the cord with a new one.

You cannot connect through your recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV.

the disc indicator in the display window is lit).

Insert a playable disc. Check disc type and regional code.

Place the disc with the playback side down.

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.

Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.

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The remote control does not work correctly

There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and your recorder.

The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.

The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of your recorder.

Remove the obstacle.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Point the remote control at the remote sensor of your recorder.

Maintaining

Care and handling of discs

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Timer recording is not possible

Cannot play disc a recorded on your recorder on another DVD player

Cannot record or did not record successfully

The remote control is too far from your recorder.

The recorder clock is not set to the correct time.

The timer has been programmed incorrectly.

The TIMER Record indicator light do es not appear after programming the timer.

The disc was recorded in Video mode.

Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode.

The disc was recorded in VR mode.

Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players.

Not enough blank space remaining on the disc.

The source you are trying to record is copy-protected.

When record ing to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protected cannot be recorded.

Operate the remote control within 23 ft (7 m).

Set the clock to the correct time.

Reprogram the timer.

Reprogram the Timer and turn off your recorder to enable the timer.

Finalize the disc. See “Disc Settings” on page12.

No solution.

The other player must be RW compatible in order to play the disc.

No solution.

Use another disc.

You cannot record the source.

Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Note

Never o perat e th is prod uct im media tely a fter moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use th is product in such a situation, it may damage discs or internal parts.

Resetting your recorder

Reset your recorder if you observe any of the following symptoms:

• When your recorder is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.

• When the display window does not working.

• When your recorder does not operate normally.

To reset your recorder:

• Press and hold the POWER button for more than five seconds. This forces your recorder to turn off. Press the POWER button again to turn your recorder back on.

Or, unplug the power cord and then plug the power cord again after more than five seconds.

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Specifications

General

Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 18W Dimensions (approx.) 16.9 × 2.13 × 10.83 in.

(w × h × d) (430 × 54 × 275 mm) Mass (approx.) 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F

(5°C to 35°C) Operating humidity 5% to 90% Signal system NTSC color syst em Recording format NTSC

Recording

Recording format DVD VideoRecording,

DVD-VIDEO Recordable discs DVD-ReWritable,

DVD-Recordable,

DVD+ReWritable,

DVD+Recordable Recordable time DVD (Approx.) 1 hr. (XP mode)

2 hr. (SP mode)

4 hr. (LP mode)

6 hr. (EP mode)

Video recording format

Sampling frequency 27 MHz Compression format MPEG 2 (VBR

support)

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency 48 kHz Compression format Dolby Digital

Playback

Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz:

8 Hz to 22 kHz

CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

DVD (PCM 96 kHz):

8 Hz to 44 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio >100 dB (AUDIO OUT

connector Harmonic distortion <0.008% (AUDIO

OUT connector Dynamic range >95 dB (AUDIO OUT

connector

Inputs

VIDEO INPUT 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms,

sync negative,

RCA jack × 2 AUDIO INPUT 2.0 Vrms > 47 kohms

RCA jack (L, R) × 2

Outputs

VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync

neg., RCA jack × 1 COMPONENT VID. OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p),

75 ohms, neg. sync,

RCA jack × 1

(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p),

75 ohms,

RCA jack × 2

Audio output (digital) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 ohms,

RCA jack × 1

Audio output (analog) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz,

0 dB), 600 ohms, RCA jack (L, R) × 2

Accessories:

Video cable (1) Audio cable (L, R)(1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Legal notices

FCC compliance statement

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 when the product is operated 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. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the owner’s manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Copyright

© 2007 Insignia. Insignia and the Insignia logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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1-year limited warranty

Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new NS-1DVDR (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Insignia brand products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply .

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your home.

WHERE IS THE WARRANTY VALID?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in the United States and Canada.

WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY NOT COVER?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction

• Installation

• Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes

• Accident

•Misuse

•Abuse

• Negligence

• Commercial use

• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna

• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).

This warranty also does not cover:

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply

• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Insignia to service the Product

• Products sold as is or with all faults

• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries

• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES F OR THE BREA CH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED T O , LOST D ATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PR ODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WI T H RE SP EC T TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME ST ATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NO T ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE AB OVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANT Y G IVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STA T E OR PROVINCE T O PROVINCE.

Contact Insignia: For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289

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Insignia NS-1DVDR User Manual

Contents

Welcome

Warning:

CAUTION:

Caution:

Caution:

Important safeguards

Introduction

About the symbol

Symbols used in this manual

Recordable and playable discs

Playable discs

Recording times and picture quality

Regional code

Copying copyrighted material

Using progressive scan

Restrictions on video recording

CPRM copy protection

Features

Back panel

Front panel

Remote control

Setting up your recorder

Connecting your recorder to a TV

Unpacking and setting up

Power source

Video connection

To connect to your TV with a video cable:

Component video/progressive scan connection

To connect to your TV with a component video cable:

Audio connection

To connect to your TV with audio source:

Connecting to an amplifier

Digital multi-channel sound

To connect two-channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic:

To connect a two-channel digital stereo or A/V receiver with multi-channel decoder:

Accessory audio/video (A/V) connections

To connect your recorder to an accessory component:

Remote control batteries

To replace the batteries:

Playing a disc

To play a disc:

Using your recorder

Turning your recorder on and off

To turn your recorder on and off:

Initial Se tup Wizard

To set up your recorder with the Setup Wizard:

Disc playback features

Accessing the settings menus

To use the Home menu:

Using the Home Menu

To change settings using the Home menu:

General Settings

Language Settings

Audio Settings

Recording Settings

Disc Settings

The on-screen display

Displaying information while watching TV

Displaying disc information on screen

To display disc information on screen:

Special playback options

If a menu screen is displayed

To remove a menu screen:

Moving to another title

To move to another title:

Time search

To start playing at a selected time on the disc:

Camera angle

To change the camera angle:

3D surround sound

To turn on 3D surround sound:

Last condition memory

Playing an audio CD or MP3/WMA files

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

To play an audio CD or MP3/WMA files:

Audio CD and Music menu options

To select audio CD and music menu options:

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