Insignia NS-FSDVDR User Manual

User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur

DVD-R/DVD-RW

DVD Recorder| Graveur de DVD

NS-FSDVDR

Insignia NS-FSDVDR

DVD recorder

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front panel display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting an antenna or cable/satellite box . . . . . 9

Connecting to your TV using component cables (best

picture). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable (better

picture). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting to your TV using composite cables (basic

connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting your TV with an RF modulator . . . . . . 11

Connecting the basic audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to an audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to an external source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting basic options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting up the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adding or deleting channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the audio channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Automatically setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Manually setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning Daylight Saving Time on or off . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Displaying status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing DVDs and CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Color television standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Region codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing a DVD or CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing a DVD formatted in Video or VR mode . . . 17

Controlling disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting a chapter, title, or track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Searching on a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using rapid play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the DVD disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the DVD title menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Enlarging the screen image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adding markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Creating a playback loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Programming a playback list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Switching the audio soundtrack or channel . . . . . . 21

Turning surround sound on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning the camera angle feature on or off . . . . . . 22

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Reducing audio noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting the audio language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting the disc menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting the Setup menu language . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the screen saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display. 24

Adjusting the PCM audio feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting Dolby Digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using progressive scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting the still mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Preparing to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Formatting a blank DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Reformatting a DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Recording a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using One-Touch recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting up a timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cancelling or correcting a timer program recording 32

Checking a timer recording in progress . . . . . . . . . 32

Stopping a timer recording in progress . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Recording from an external device . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Protecting a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Finalizing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Automatically finalizing a DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Editing DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Deleting titles (Video mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Deleting titles (VR mode/Original list) . . . . . . . . . . 35

Deleting titles (VR mode/Playlist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Editing title names (Video mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Editing title names (VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adding or deleting chapter marks (Video mode) . . 38

Adding or deleting chapter marks (VR mode) . . . . 39

Protecting titles (VR mode/Original list) . . . . . . . . . 40

Un-protecting a title (VR mode/Original list). . . . . . 40

Dividing a title (VR mode/Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Combining titles (VR mode/Playlist). . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adding titles to the Playlist (VR mode). . . . . . . . . . 42

Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Deleting parts of titles (VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adding thumbnail labels to titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning the cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning the disc lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Testing the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Recording,timer recording,editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Language codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

90-day limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-FSDVDR represents the state of the art in DVD recorder design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Safety information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your recorder. This label is located on the back of your recorder.

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This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your recorder.

Warning

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

Warning

Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not stare into beam.

Caution

Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Note

The laser is located inside, near the deck mechanism.

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not plug the power adapter into an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Warning

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

1 Read instructions—All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before you use your recorder.

2 Retain instructions—The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed warnings—All warnings on your

recorder and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow instructions—All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

5 Cleaning—Unplug your recorder from the

power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service, and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description.

6 Attachments—Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7 Water and moisture—Do not use your

recorder near water, such as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

8 Accessories—Do not place

your recorder on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Your recorder may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, 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. Any mounting of your recorder should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause your recorder and cart combination to overturn.

9Ventilation—Slots and openings in the

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

10 Power sources—Your recorder should be

operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

11 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.

12 Power cord protection—Power supply

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

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13 Outdoor antenna grounding—If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to your recorder, make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode

system 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors 5 Antenna discharge unit 6 Grounding clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire

14 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 power outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to your recorder due to lightning and power-line surges.

15 Power lines—An outside antenna system

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

16 Overloading—Do not overload power

outlets and extension cords, because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17 Object and liquid entry—Never push

objects of any kind into your recorder through any 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.

18 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.

19 Damage requiring service—Unplug your

recorder from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• 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 an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your recorder to its normal operation.

• If your recorder has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When your recorder exhibits a distinct change in performance which indicates a need for service.

20 Replacement parts—When replacement

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

21 Safety check—Upon completion of any

service or repairs to your recorder, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that your recorder is in proper operating condition.

22 Heat—Your recorder should be situated

away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

23 Do not place your recorder on furniture that is

capapble of being tilted by a child or an adult leaning, pulling, standing, or climbing on it. If your recorder falls, it can cause serious injury or even death.

Recycling

Your recorder’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Dispose of any materials in accordance with your

local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or

incinerated, but should disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. You can dispose of used batteries at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. Contact your local authorities for details.

Model and serial numbers

Your recorder’s model and serial numbers are on the back of your recorder. Record these numbers and retain them for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

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Installation location

For safety and optimum performance of your recorder:

• Install your recorder in a horizontal and stable position.

• Do not place anything directly on top of your recorder.

• Do not place your recorder directly on top of the TV.

• Shield your recorder from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.

• Avoid dusty or humid places.

• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation.

• Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of your recorder.

• Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Warning

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting

it from an AC power outlet. Grasp it by the plug. If, by accident, water is spilled on your recorder,

unplug the power cord immediately and take your recorder to an authorized service technician.

Condensation

Condensation may occur inside your recorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use your recorder for at least 2 hours until its inside gets dry.

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of discs are prohibited.

Your recorder incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Progressive scan output

Not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with your recorder and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, we recommend that you switch the connection to the “standard definition” output. If there are questions regarding your TV set’s compatibility with this 525p recorder, please contact our customer service center.

Features

Recording

DVD formats—Record to DVD-R (writable

once) and DVD-RW (rewritable) media. Programmed recording—Schedule as many

as eight programs, including daily or weekly sessions, up to a month in advance.

One-touch timed recording—Press a single button repeatedly to increase recording time from 30 minutes up to 8 hours.

Automatic chapter markers and title menus—Chapter markers are created

automatically, before recording even begins. Create title menus automatically when the DVD is finalized in Video mode (after recording is finished).

Automatic playlist making—(VR mode) Create a temporary playlist from an original title that you can edit as needed. The original title is not changed.

Automatic finalizing (Video mode)—Finalize the discs after all programmed recordings are complete or when the DVD is full.

Left channel stereo recording—Record the sound of the left channel monaural input as left and right channels automatically (for LINE 2 input only).

Playback on standard DVD players—Discs recorded in Video mode can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. (You will first need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode in order to play them in other DVD players).

Note

DVD-Video format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RWs and DVD-Rs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives, and other DVD playback devices that do not play DVD-RWs or DVR-Rs recorded in the DVD-Video format.

Editing

Custom titles—Delete, rename, combine, or

split titles. Custom playlist—Use the original playlist or

edit the titles however you want. Custom chapter markers—Set or clear chapter

markers at any place you want. Custom thumbnails—Select any frame as a

scene’s thumbnail in the title list. Title protection—Prevents the editing or

erasing of titles.

Playback

Theater-like surround sound—Connect to a

Dolby Digital-compatible amplifier or decoder, and you can experience superb surround sound (from supported video discs).

Quick search—Find any point within a movie. You can search by title, chapter, or time.

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Custom play order—Play titles and chapters in the order on the original DVD, or create your own custom playlist.

Virtual surround system—Enjoy surround sound-like audio through a two-channel stereo system.

Others

Progressive scan system—Unlike

conventional interlaced scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional TV signals.

Accessories

• Remote control with two AA batteries

• RF cable

• Audio/video cables

•User Guide

•

Quick Start

guide

Front

OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL REV FWD STOP PLAY POWER

REC/OTRREC SPEED

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

# Component Description

8 PLAY button Press to start or resume

9 POWER button Press to turn your recorder

10 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the

11 REC SPEED button Press to select the recording

12 REC/OTR button Press to start recording.

13 S-VIDEO (LINE2) input

jack

14 VIDEO (LINE2) input jack Connect the video on an

15 AUDIO L/R (LINE2) input

jacks

playback. You can also press this button to turn on your recorder.

on or off. If you have a timer program

scheduled, press to put your recorder in standby mode.

remote control. Do not block.

speed.

Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Timer recording. For more information, see “Using One-Touch recording” on page 31.

Connect an S-Video device to this jack.

external device to this jack with a standard A/V cable.

Connect the audio on an external device to these jacks with a standard A/V cable.

# Component Description

1 Disc tray Place a disc (label side up) in

2 Display Displays status information.

OPEN/CLOSE button

CHANNEL / CHANNEL buttons

REV button

FWD button

STOP button

this tray to play back or record.

For more information, see “Front panel display” on page 6.

Press to open or close the disc tray. You can also press this button to turn on your recorder.

Press to go to the previous or next channel.

In playback mode, press to skip to the previous chapter or track. Press and hold for

1.5 seconds to fast reverse. In pause mode, press to go

backward one frame at a time. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to play backward slowly.

In playback mode, press to skip to the next chapter or track. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast forward.

In pause mode, press to go forward one frame at a time. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to play forward slowly.

Press to stop playback or recording.

Back

Caution

Do not touch the pins inside the jacks. Electrostatic discharge (static electricity) may permanently damage your recorder.

Note

Your recorder does not have an RF modulator. If your TV does not have A/V, S-Video, or component jacks, see “Connecting your TV with an RF modulator” on page 11.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUTPUT

OUT

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

(L1)

# Component Description

1 ANTENNA IN jack Connect an outside antenna

2 VIDEO IN (L1) jack Connect the video on an

3 VIDEO OUT jack Connect a TV or other video

4 Power cord Plug this cord into a power

5 ANTENNA OUT jack Connect your TV to this jack.

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

OUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

PB/C

PR/C

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

or cable TV to this jack.

external device to this jack with a standard A/V cable.

device to this jack.

outlet.

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# Component Description

6 AUDIO IN (L1) jacks Connect the audio on an

7 S-VIDEO IN (L1) jack Connect an S-Video device

8 S-VIDEO OUT jack Connect a TV, A/V receiver,

9 COMPONENT VIDEO

OUTPUT jacks

10 AUDIO OUT jacks Connect the audio on an

11 COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUTPUT jack

external device to these jacks with a standard A/V cable.

to this jack.

or another device to this jack.

Connect a TV to these jacks with a component video cable.

external device to these jacks with a standard A/V cable.

Connect a Dolby Digital decoder or digital sound system to this jack.

Front panel display

# Indicator Description

7 Time Displays status informtion.

For example:

• When no disc is in the disc tray, displays the channel number.

• When a recordable disc is in the disc tray, displays the remaining recordable time.

• When a disc is recording, displays the elapsed recording time.

•When an OTR is occuring, displays the remaining recording time.

• When your recorder is in standby mode or menu mode, displays the current time.

8Chapter mark C—Appears when indicating

a chapter number.

9 Recording speed Indicates the current

recording speed.

10 P.SCAN Appears when progress scan

is turned on.

11 Title or track mark T—Appears when indicating

a title or track number.

The front panel display also displays messages to indicate the following status information:

# Indicator Description

1Disc type CD—Appears when an audio

2 Current status

3 Timer recorder

4 Recording REC—Appears when a

5 PM Appears when the clock is

6Repeat mode REPEAT—Appears when

CD is in the disc tray. DVD—Appears when a DVD

is in the disc tray. DVD R—Appears when a

DVD-R is in the disc tray. DVD RW—Appears when a

DVD-RW is in the disc tray.

—Appears when playback

is paused.

—Appears when a disc is

playing.

—Appears when a timer program recording is in progress. Flashes when all timer program recordings have been completed or when a program cannot be recorded for some reason.

recording is in progress.

displayed after 12:00 noon.

your recorder is in repeat mode.

Appears when your recorder is turned on.

Appears when your recorder is turned off.

Appears when the disc tray is open.

Appears when the disc tray is closing.

Appears when your recorder is reading a disc.

Appears when your recorder is writing to disc.

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Remote control

POWER

ZOOM

ABC

.@/:

JKL

GHI

TUV

PQRS

DISPLAY

SPAC E

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

REC SPEED

REV

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# Button Description

1 POWER Press to turn your recorder on or

2 ZOOM During playback, press to enlarge

3 Number buttons Press to select channel numbers.

4 DISPLAY Press to open or close the

5 TOP MENU Press to open the DVD Title

6 MENU/LIST Press to open the Disc menu.

7 Press to select items or settings. 8

9 REC SPEED Press to select the recording

REV

OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG.

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MNO

WXYZ

REPEAT

CLEAR

SETUP

RETURN

ENTER

PLAY

FWD

PAU SESKIP SKIP

CM SKIP

STOP

off. If you have a timer program

recording scheduled, press to put your recorder in standby mode.

the image on the screen.

During disc playback, press to select a title, chapter, or track.

In the Setup menu, press to enter values for settings or the parental control password.

on-screen menu.

menu.

In VR mode, press to toggle between the Original list and the Playlist.

In playback mode, press to fast reverse.

In pause mode, press to play backward slowly.

speed.

# Button Description

10 ×1.3/0.8 In playback mode, press to play

11 REC/OTR Press to start recording. Press

SKIP

PAUSE

OPEN/CLOSE

15 TIMER PROG. Press to open the Timer

18 REPEAT Press to open the Repeat menu.

19 SETUP Press to open the one-screen

20 CLEAR Press to:

21 ENTER Press to confirm actions or select

22 23

RETURN FWD

24 PLAY Press to start or resume

back in a slightly faster or slower speed while playing the audio normally. This feature is only available if the disc was recorded in Dolby Digital format. For more information, see “Using rapid play” on page 18.

repeatedly to start a One-Touch Timer recording. For more information, see “Using One-Touch recording” on page 31.

In playback mode, press to skip to the previous chapter or track.

In pause mode, press to go backward on a DVD one frame at a time.

Press to pause playback or recording. Press PLAY to resume playback or recording.

Press to open or close the disc tray. You can also press this button to turn on your recorder.

Programming list. Press to go to the next channel in

the channel list. Press to go to the previous

channel in the channel list.

From this menu you can repeat a DVD title, DVD chapter, an entire disc, or create a playback loop.

menu system. In DVD playback mode, press for

more than three seconds to switch the progressive scan mode to the interlaced mode.

Note: To use progressive scan, you must connect the TV using the component jacks. If the TV does not have component jacks, connect the TV using the A/V jacks, and switch to interlaced mode.

• Clear the password fields after you enter a password

• Cancel CD programming

• Clear a selected marker number in the marker setup mode

• Delete a program entered in the Timer Programming list

menu items. Press to go to the previous menu.

In playback mode, press to fast forward.

In pause mode, press to play forward slowly.

playback. You can also press this button to turn on your recorder.

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# Button Description

SKIP

26 CM SKIP During playback, press to skip

STOP

In playback mode, press to skip to the next chapter or track.

In pause mode, press to go forward on a DVD one frame at a time.

forward 30 seconds. Each time you press this button, the skip interval increases by 30 seconds. You can skip forward as much as 180 seconds (6 button presses).

Press to stop playback or recording.

Setting up your recorder

Installing remote control batteries

To install remote control batteries:

1 Open the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery

compartment. Make sure that you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols inside the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Notes

• Do not mix new and old batteries.

• Do not use different kinds of batteries together. Although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries match the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries if you do not plan to use the remote for a month or more.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the hazardous waste regulations in your area.

• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn, or disassemble batteries. Batteries contain acid which can cause a rash or burn.

Using the remote control

• Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of your recorder.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of your recorder.

• Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using a remote control for another device too close to your recorder.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control.

• The maximum operable ranges from the unit are:

• Line of sight: About 23 feet (7 m)

• Either side of the center: About 16 feet

(5 m) within 30°

• Above: About16 feet (5 m) within 15°

• Below: About 10 feet (3 m) within 30°

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VIDEO OUTID

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DIGI

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OUT

VIDEO IN

DIGI

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VIDEO OUTID

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B/CB

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VIDEO IN

DIGI

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Connecting an antenna or cable/satellite box

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for correct grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

To connect an antenna through your recorder to your TV:

1 Disconnect the 75 ohm antenna cable from

the back of your TV.

2 Connect the 75 ohm antenna cable from the

antenna wall outlet to the ANTENNA IN jack on your recorder.

3 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on your

recorder to the ANT IN jack on your TV using a 75 ohm RF cable.

Cable or antenna

3 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on your

recorder to the ANT IN jack on your TV using a 75 ohm RF cable.

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

S-VIDE

Cable or satellite box

OUT

75 ohm RF cables

COMPONEN

COMPONENT

IDEO OUTP

VIDEO OUTPUT

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

Back of recorder

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

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Back of TV

BITSTREAM

UTPUT

Antenna wall outlet

OUT

ANTENNA

Notes

• You can record an unscrambled channel by

• You cannot record one channel while watching

Connecting your recorder to your TV

AUDIO IN

UDIO IN

(L1)

selecting the channel on the cable box or satellite box. Make sure that the cable box or satellite box is turned on.

another channel.

Antenna wall outlet

75 ohm RF cable

Back of recorder

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

-VIDE

(L1)

OUT

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

DIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

PCM / BITSTREA

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IDEO OUTPUT

To connect a cable or satellite box through your recorder to your TV:

1 Disconnect the 75 ohm cable connected to

the cable or satellite box from the back on your TV.

2 Connect the 75 ohm cable from the cable or

satellite box to the ANTENNA IN jack on your recorder.

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

UDIO I

VIDEO IN

(L1)

75 ohm RF cable

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

IDEO OUTP

S-VIDEO

-VIDE

Back of recorder

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OUT

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

DIO OU

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

BITSTREAM

PCM / BITSTREAM

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VIDEO OUTID

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VIDEO INID

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VIDEO INID

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VIDEO OUTID

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Connecting to your TV using component cables (best picture)

Note

The method you use to connect your TV depends on the type of jacks your TV has.

To connect your recorder to your TV using component video cables:

• Connect component video cables (not

provided) from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) on your recorder to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) on the back of your TV.

Back of TV

Back of recorder

OUT

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

(L1)

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

B/CB

R/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

-VIDE

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

Component video cables

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

BITSTREA

PCM / BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

Connecting to your TV using composite cables (basic connection)

Note

The method you use to connect your TV depends on the type of jacks your TV has.

To connect your recorder to your TV using a composite video cable:

• Connect the composite video cable (yellow

connectors - provided) from the VIDEO OUT jack on your recorder to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of your TV.

Back of TV

AUDIO INVIDEO

Composite video cable

Back of recorder

COMPONENT

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

(L1)

L1)

NEN

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTP

S-VIDEO

-VIDE

OUT

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

PR/C

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

BITSTREA

PCM / BITSTREAM

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable (better picture)

Note

The method you use to connect your TV depends on the type of jacks your TV has.

To connect your recorder to your TV using an S-Video cable:

• Connect an S-Video cable (not provided)

from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on your recorder to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of your TV.

S-VIDEO IN

Back of TV

S-Video cable

Back of recorder

NEN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUTP

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

-VIDE

OUT

(L1)

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

PR/C

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

PCM / BITSTREA

AUDIO OUT

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Connecting your TV with an RF modulator

If your TV does not have A/V, S-Video, or component jacks, you can connect your TV using an RF modulator (not supplied). Your recorder does not have a built-in RF modulator.

Note

This connection provides the poorest picture quality of the connections shown in this guide. If your TV has A/V input jacks, see “Connecting to your TV using composite cables (basic connection)” on page 10.

Note

The method you use to connect your TV depends on the type of jacks your TV has.

To connect your recorder to your TV using an RF modulator:

1 Disconnect the 75 ohm antenna cable from

the back of your TV.

2 Connect the 75 ohm antenna cable from the

antenna wall outlet to the ANTENNA IN jack on your recorder. If the antenna input jack of your TV is already being used, disconnect the RF cable from your TV.

3 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on your

recorder to the RF modulator (usually marked ANT IN) using a 75 ohm RF cable.

4 Connect the RF modulator to your TV using

another 75 ohm RF cable.

5 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on

your recorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks of your RF modulator using Audio/Video cables.

6 Set the RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to

either 3 or 4, whichever TV channel is least used in your area. If the RF modulator has a modulator/antenna switch, set it according to the RF modulator’s manual.

7 Turn on your TV and switch it to the same

channel as you set on the RF modulator (3 or 4).

For more details, follow the instructions supplied with the RF modulator.

Connecting the basic audio

To connect the audio signal from your recorder to your TV:

• Connect audio cables (provided) from the

AUDIO OUT jacks (left-white and right-red) on your recorder to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of your TV.

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Back of TV

Audio cables

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTP

S-VIDEO

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NEN

OUT

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

PR/C

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

IGI

UDIO OUTPU

CM / BITSTREA

PCM / BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

Back of recorder

VIDEO IN

OUT

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

NTENNA

(L1)

L1)

Connecting to an audio system

You can connect your recorder to a standard stereo system or to a Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck, or DAT deck. All devices should be turned off when you change connections.

Notes

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

• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital Multi-channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.

To connect the audio signal from your recorder to an audio system:

• Connect audio cables (provided) from the

AUDIO OUT jacks (left-white and right-red) on your recorder to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of your stereo system.

Stereo system

Cable or antenna

Antenna cable

Antenna wall outlet

Back of recorder

VIDEO IN

OUT

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

(L1)

ANT IN

AC 120V

RF modulator (not provided)

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

RF cable

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO OUT

Back of TV

RF cable

Audio/Video cables (provided)

VIDEO OUT

TO TV NI OEDIVLENNAHC AUDIO IN

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Audio cable

Audio cables (L/R)

OMPONENT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUTPUT

OUT

AUDIO IN

Video cable

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

-VIDEO

DIO I

(L1)

VIDEO OUT

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

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VIDEO OUTID

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VIDEO OUT

• Connect an audio coaxial digital cable (not

provided) from the DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT jack on your recorder to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the back of your

digital audio device, such as a Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck, or DAT deck.

Digital audio device

VIDEO IN

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

(L1)

Back of recorder

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

-VIDEO

OMPONENT

COMPONENT

OUT

COAXIAL

Audio coaxial digital cable

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

PR/C

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

Connection Setting

PCM Dolby Digital

If the device is connected to the component jacks and is compatible with Dolby Digital.

If the device is not connected to the component jacks or is not compatible with Dolby Digital.

For an MD or DAT deck. - PCM

- Stream

-PCM

See “Adjusting Dolby Digital audio” on page 25.

Connecting to an external source

You can connect an external source to your recorder by using either the LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear) input jacks.

When connecting an external source to the monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of LINE2 (Front).

Use commercially available S-Video or video cable and an audio cable for this connection.

To connect an external source to the front jacks on your recorder:

1 Connect a video cable or S-Video cable (not

both) from the OUTPUT jacks on the external source (such as a VCR or camcorder) to the appropriate INPUT jack on the front of your recorder.

2 Connect audio cables (L/R) from the AUDIO

OUT jacks on the external source to the AUDIO IN jacks on the front of your recorder.

External source

Audio cables (L/R)

OUTPUT

VIDEOS- VIDEO AUDIO

Video or S-Video cables

Front of recorder

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

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S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

3 Select the correct video source by pressing

002 (Line2/front jacks) on the remote control.

To connect an external source to the rear jacks on your recorder:

1 Connect a video cable or S-Video cable (not

both) from the OUTPUT jacks on the external source (such as a VCR or camcorder) to the appropriate INPUT jack on the back of your recorder.

2 Connect audio cables (L/R) from the AUDIO

OUT jacks on the external source to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of your recorder.

External source

OUTPUT

VIDEO S -VIDEOAUDIO

Video or S-Video

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

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PCM / BITSTREA

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Audio cables (L/R)

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

(L1)

Back of recorder

3 Select the correct video source by pressing

001 (Line1/back jacks) on the remote control.

Selecting basic options

Setting up the first time

The first time you turn on your recorder, you are prompted to select initial settings.

To set up the first time:

1 Make sure that your recorder is connected to

a TV and that the power cord is plugged into a power outlet.

2 Press POWER to turn on your recorder. 3 Turn on the TV, then select the TV input

source for the jacks your recorder is connected to.

The following table lists some of the more common TV brands and their input sources. For more information, see the guide that came with the TV.

TV video input sources

Brand Input source

Admiral AUX Curtis Mathis LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 GE INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 Hitachi INPUT, AUX JVC VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 Kenwood AUX LXI-Series 00 Magnavox AUX CHANNEL

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Panasonic TV/VIDEO RCA INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 Samsung TV/VIDEO Sanyo VIDEO Sharp 00 Sony VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 Tos hi ba T V/GA ME Zenith 00

When you have selected the correct input source, the

Initial Setting

English Français Español

Initial Setting

screen opens.

4 Press or to select the on-screen menu

language, then press ENTER. You can select

English, Français, or Español.

5 Press ENTER. Your recorder starts

searching for channels available in your area. Your recorder stores the channel information in the channel list. When the search is complete, the

Initial Setting

Clock Setting

screen opens.

6 Press ENTER, then go to Step 3 in “Manually

setting the clock” on page 14 and complete the rest of the task to set the clock.

Scanning for channels

When you turn on your recorder for the first time, it automatically scans for channels available in your area. Your recorder stores the channel information in the channel list.

When you press CHANNEL or CHANNEL (on the front of your recorder) or CH or CH (on the remote control), your recorder goes to the next higher or lower channel in the channel list. Your recorder skips channels that do not have a signal.

You do not need to scan for channels unless:

• You change the type of TV connection. For example, you change from an outside antenna to cable TV.

• More channels become available.

• You move your recorder to a new viewing area.

To scan for channels:

Setup

1 Press SETUP. The

Setup

Required Setting Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc

menu opens.

2 Press or to select Channel, then press

ENTER. The

Channel

menu opens.

3 Press or to select Auto Preset, then

press ENTER. Your recorder starts scanning for channels in your area.

4 When the scan is complete, press SETUP to

close the menu. To stop the scan before it is complete, press

RETURN or SETUP.

Note

If you stop the scan before it is complete, channels that have not been scanned are not stored in the channel list.

Adding or deleting channels

You can add channels that were skipped because of a weak signals to the channel list, or you can delete channels you do not want from the channel list.

To add or delete channels:

1 Press SETUP. The 2 Press or to select Channel, then press

ENTER. The

3 Press or to select Manual Preset, then

press ENTER. The opens.

Manual Preset

Setup

Channel

Manual Preset

CH 2

Add Delete

menu opens.

screen

4 Press CH or CH to select a channel in the

channel list, or press or to select a channel that is not in the channel list.

5 Press or to select Add or Delete, then

press ENTER.

6 Press SETUP to close the menu.

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Changing channels

To change channels:

• Press CHANNEL or CHANNEL (on the front of your recorder) or CH or CH (on the remote control) to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list.

• Press the number buttons for the channel number. If you want a one-digit channel number, you must press 0, then press the number. For example, to select channel 5, press 0, then press 5.

If you want a two-digit or three-digit channel number, press the numbers for the channel. For example, to select channel 21, press 2, then press 1. If you want channel 117, press

1, press 1, then press 7.

Setting the audio channel

You can select the audio channel for the audio output from the TV. Stereo is the default setting.

To set the audio channel:

1 Press SETUP. The 2 Press or to select Required Setting,

then press ENTER. The menu opens.

Setup

menu opens.

Required Setting

Automatically setting the clock

When you turn on your recorder for the first time, it automatically prompts you to set the clock. You do not need to set the clock unless you move your recorder to a different time zone.

To automatically set the clock:

1 Make sure that your TV is connected to an

antenna, direct cable TV, cable box, or satellite box.

2 If you are using a cable box or satellite box,

tune the box to the local PBS channel.

Setup

3 Press SETUP. The 4 Press or to select Auto Clock Setting,

then press ENTER. The screen opens.

Auto Clock Setting

OFF Auto Manual

menu opens.

Auto Clock Setting

Required Setting

Select Video

TV Aspect TV Audio Select

4:3 Letter Box Stereo

3 Press or to select TV Audio Select,

then press ENTER. The

TV Audio Select

screen opens.

TV Audio Select

Stereo SAP

4 Press or to select Stereo or SAP, then

press ENTER. Stereo outputs the main audio. SAP outputs the secondary audio program, if available.

Note

If you select SAP, then record a program that has a secondary audio program, your recorder only records the secondary audio program.

5 If you do not know the channel number for

your local PBS station, press or to select Auto, then press ENTER.

Or, if you know your local PBS channel number, press or to select Manual, press ENTER, press the number buttons or

or to enter the PBS channel number,

then press ENTER.

6 Press SETUP to close the menu. 7 Press POWER to turn off your recorder, and

leave it off for several minutes. Your recorder can only set the time automatically when it is off. Searching for the time setting may take several minutes.

8 Press POWER to turn on your recorder.

The clock is set automatically based on time information from your local PBS station. If the time setting is incorrect, see “Manually setting the clock” on page 14.

Manually setting the clock

If the displayed time is incorrect, you need to manually set the clock.

Note

If you set the clock manually, the setting will be lost if power fails or you unplug your recorder for more than 30 seconds.

To manually set the clock:

Setup

1 Press SETUP. The 2 Press or to select Clock, then press

ENTER.

menu opens.

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3 Press or to select Clock Setting, then

press ENTER. The

Clock Setting

screen

opens.

Clock Setting

---- / -- / ---- ( ---- )

-- : -- --

4 Press ENTER. The default date and time

appears.

5 Press or to select the month, day, or

year. Press or to move from field to field.

Clock Setting

JAN/ 01 / 2008(TUE)

12: 00 AM

3 Press or to select Daylight Saving

Time, then press ENTER. The

Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time

ON OFF

screen opens.

4 Press or to select ON or OFF, then

Press ENTER.

5 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

To select the TV aspect ratio:

1 Press SETUP. The 2 Press or to select Required Setting,

then press ENTER. The menu opens.

3 Press or to select TV Aspect, then

press ENTER. The

Setup

Required Setting

TV Aspect

Daylight

menu opens.

screen opens.

6 Press or to select the hour, minutes, and

AM or PM. Press or to move from field

to field.

Clock Setting

JAN/ 01 / 2008(TUE)

12: 00 AM

7 Press ENTER. 8 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Turning Daylight Saving Time on or off

When the Daylight Saving Time option is turned on, your recorder automatically moves the clock forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and moves the clock backward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday in November.

The default setting is ON.

TV A

spect

4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide

4 Press or to select the aspect ratio, then

press ENTER. You can select:

• 4:3 Letter Box—(Default) If you have a

standard TV and select this setting, the full image appears on the screen with black bars on the top and bottom.

• 4:3 Pan & Scan–If you have a standard

TV and select this setting, the image fills the screen with the sides of the image cropped.

• 16:9 Wide—If you have a wide-screen

TV, select this setting.

5 Press SETUP to close the menu.

To turn Daylight Saving Time on or off:

Setup

1 Press SETUP. The

menu opens.

2 Press or to select Clock, then press

Clock

ENTER. The

menu opens.

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Displaying status information

To display status information:

• While a disc is playing, press DISPLAY. Information about the disc is displayed.

1 Indicates the disc type and format mode. 2 Indicates the channel number. 3 Indicates the title number, chapter number,

and elapsed playing time.

4 Indicates the current active feature. Icons

mean:

—Search

—Audio

—Subtitle

—Angle (except VR mode)

—Repeat

—Marker

—Noise Reduction

—Zoom

—Surround

5 Indicates current disc mode, for example

stop mode.

6 Indicates the recording mode and possible

recording time left.

Playing DVDs and CDs

Playable discs

Discs that have the following logos will play on the this recorder. Other disc types are not guaranteed to play.

Disc Logo

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RW (VIDEO/VR mode)

DVD-R (VIDEO mode)

CD-DA (AUDIO CD)

CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT)

CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT)

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Color television standards

DVDs are recorded in different color television standards throughout the world. The most common standard is NTSC (used primarily in the United States and Canada).

This recorder uses the NTSC system, so DVDs you play must be recorded in same system. You cannot play DVDs recorded in other color system.

Region codes

This recorder has been designed to play only those DVDs encoded for Region One (1) or ALL.

A DVD labeled for a specific region can only play on a DVD player configured with the same region code. You cannot play DVDs that are labeled for other regions.

Look for the globe symbols on DVD cases (the number inside the globe refers to the region of the world). If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD case, you cannot play the DVD in this recorder.

Playing a DVD or CD

The following instructions are for playing a pre-recorded DVD that you buy or an audio CD.

To play a DVD formatted in Video or VR mode, see “Playing a DVD formatted in Video or VR mode” on page 17.

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To play a DVD or CD:

1 Turn on the TV and your recorder. 2 On the TV, select the video source that your

recorder is connected to. For a list of common video sources by TV brand, see “TV video input sources” on page 12.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 4 Insert a DVD into the tray with the label

facing up.

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5 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Your recorder reads the DVD. This may take a while.

6 If the disc does not automatically start

playing, press PLAY .

Playing a DVD formatted in Video or VR mode

To play a DVD formatted in Video or VR mode:

1 Turn on the TV and your recorder. 2 On the TV, select the video source that your

recorder is connected to. For a list of common video sources by TV brand, see “TV video input sources” on page 12.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 4 Insert a DVD into the tray with the label

facing up.

5 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Your recorder reads the DVD. This may take a while.

6 Press TOP MENU to open the DVD title

menu. If the DVD is formatted in Video mode, the

following menu opens:

Title List

If the Video mode DVD has been finalized, the following screen opens:

Title Menu

1 JAN/22/06 12:55AM CH10 2 JAN/30/06 11:00PM CH8 3 FEB/10/06 9:00PM CH10 4 FEB/28/06 11:00AM CH6 5 FEB/28/06 10:00PM CH8

Note

If the DVD is formatted in VR mode, you can press MENU/LIST to toggle between the list of original recordings or the playlist of recordings.

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7 Press or to select the title you want

to play, then press ENTER or PLAY .

8 If you pressed ENTER in the previous step,

press or to select Play, then press ENTER.

9 To stop playback, press STOP .

10 Make sure that you remove the disc before

you turn off your recorder.

Controlling disc playback

1 2 3

JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP

4 5 6

If the DVD is formatted in VR mode, the following menu opens:

Playlist

1 2 3

JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP

4 5 6

To control disc during playback:

• To pause playback, press PAUSE . Press PLAY to resume playback.

• To stop playback, then resume playback at the point where you stopped, press STOP , then press PLAY when you are ready to start playback.

• To stop playback and start playing at the beginning of the DVD, press STOP twice, then press PLAY .

• To fast-forward, press FWD . Each time you press this button, the fast-forward speed increases from 2× to 20× to 40×. For CDs, the fast-forward speed is 8×.

• To fast-reverse, press REV . Each time you press this button, the fast-reverse speed increases from 5× to 20× to 40×. For CDs, the fast-reverse speed is 8×.

• To skip commercials, press CM SKIP. Each time you press this button, the DVD skips forward 30 seconds. You can skip forward a maximum of 180 seconds (6 button presses).

• To play forward step by step or frame by frame, press PAUSE , then press SKIP . Each time you press SKIP the DVD advances one step or frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

• To play backward step by step or frame by frame, press PAUSE , then press SKIP. Each time you press SKIP the DVD reverses one step or frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

• To play forward slowly, press PAUSE , then press FWD . Each time your press this button, the slow-forward speed increase from 1/16× to 1/8× to 1/3×. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

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• To play backward slowly, press PAUSE , then press REV . Each time you press this button, the slow-reverse speed increases from 1/16× to 1/8× to 1/4×.

• To skip to the next chapter, title, or track, press SKIP . You can also use the Display menu to select a chapter, title, or track. For more information, see “Selecting a chapter, title, or track” on page 18.

• To skip to the previous chapter, title, or track, press SKIP . You can also use the Display menu to select a chapter, title, or track. For more information, see “Selecting a chapter, title, or track” on page 18.

Selecting a chapter, title, or track

To select a chapter, title, or track:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY. The

Display

DVD

menu opens.

Display

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

4 Press or or the number buttons to enter

the time you want to search, then press ENTER.

Note

Time search is only available in the currently playing track or title.

Using rapid play

If a DVD is recorded in the Dolby Digital format, you can play the DVD at a slightly faster or slower than normal speed. During rapid play, the sound continues to play.

To use rapid play:

1 During playback, press ×1.3/0.8. Playback

continues at about 0.8 times the normal speed.

2 Press ×1.3/0.8 again. Playback continues

at about 1.3 times the normal speed.

3 Press ×1.3/0.8 again. Playback returns to

normal speed.

Note

You cannot change the audio language during rapid play.

Rapid play may not always work for an entire DVD.

During rapid play, the audio is in PCM format.

Display

2 To select a title or track, press or to

select , then press ENTER. The number next to is highlighted.

Or, to select a chapter, press or to select , press ENTER, then press to select .

3 Press or or the number buttons to select

a chapter, title, or track number, then press ENTER. Your recorder goes to the chapter, title, or track you selected.

Note

During CD playback, you can press the number buttons to select a track without opening the

Display

menu.

Searching on a disc

To search on a disc:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY. The

Display

2 Press or to select , then press

ENTER.

3 Press to move to the number next to . If

time search is not available on the disc, and the displayed time do not appear.

menu opens.

Using the DVD disc menu

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Some DVDs have a disc menu that lets you select viewing options, such as subtitle languages or chapter selection.

To use the DVD disc menu:

1 During playback, press MENU/LIST. If the

DVD has a disc menu, the menu opens. If the DVD does not have a disc menu, appears on the screen.

2 Press , or to select an option, then

press ENTER. Repeat this step, as necessary, to complete your selection. With some options you may need to press a number button to make a selection.

3 If the disc menu does not close automatically,

press MENU/LIST.

Using the DVD title menu

Some DVDs have a title menu that lets you select the title you want to play.

To use the DVD title menu:

1 Press TOP MENU. If the DVD has a title

menu, the menu opens. If the DVD does not have a title menu, appears on the screen.

2 Press , or to select an option, then

press ENTER. Repeat this step, as

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

necessary, to complete your selection. With some options you may need to press a number button to make a selection.

3 If the disc menu does not close automatically,

press TOP MENU.

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Enlarging the screen image

To enlarge the screen image:

1 During playback, press ZOOM. The zoom

menu opens.

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2 Press or to select the enlargement

factor, then press ENTER. The zoom area is displayed.

For CDs, the following list opens:

Audio CD1 0:00:00

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DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

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3 Press or to select an empty marker

number. When playback reaches the place you want to mark, press ENTER.

4 When you have finished adding markers,

press DISPLAY to close the menu.

5 To return to a marker during playback, press

DISPLAY, open the marker list, press or

to select the marker you want, then press

ENTER.

6 To delete a marker, press DISPLAY, open

the marker list, press or to select the marker you want to delete, then press CLEAR.

Note

You can add as many as six markers.

• All markers are deleted when you:

• Open the disc tray

• Turn off your recorder

• Start a recording

• Change from Original mode to Playlist mode on a VR-formatted DVD.

3 Press , or to navigate around the

image.

4 To resume normal playback, press ZOOM,

then select ×1.0.

Adding markers

If you want to quickly return to a screen on a DVD or a track on a CD, you can add a marker.

To add a marker:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY. The

Display

2 Press or to select , then press

ENTER. The marker list opens.

For DVDs, the following list opens:

menu opens.

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Using repeat play

To use repeat play:

1 During playback, press REPEAT. The

Repeat

DVD-Video menu

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

CD menu

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

2 Press or to select the repeat option you

want, then press ENTER. You can select:

• OFF—Turns off the repeat function.

• Title—Repeats the current DVD title.

• Chapter—Repeats the current DVD

• All—Repeats the entire disc.

menu opens.

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

OFF Title Chapter A - B

Audio CD1 0:00:00

OFF Track All A-B

chapter.

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• A-B—Repeats a playback loop you

create. For more information, see “Creating a playback loop” on page 20.

• Track—Repeats the current track.

Creating a playback loop

To create a playback loop:

1 During playback, press REPEAT. The

Repeat

menu opens.

2 Press or to select A-B, then press

ENTER.

3 When playback reaches the starting point for

your playback loop, press ENTER.

4 When playback reaches the ending point for

your playback loop, press ENTER.

5 To cancel the playback loop, press REPEAT,

then select OFF.

Using random play

To use random play:

1 Press SETUP. The

Setup

2 Press or to select CD Playback Mode,

then press ENTER.

3 Press or to select Random Play, then

press ENTER. Your recorder plays the CD tracks in random order.

4 To stop random play, press STOP twice.

Note

You cannot use random play with DVDs.

Programming a playback list

To program a playback list:

1 Press SETUP. The 2 Press or to select CD Playback Mode,

then press ENTER.

3 Press or to select Program Play, then

press ENTER. The opens.

Setup

Program Play

menu opens.

screen

4 Press or or press the number buttons to

select a track number.

Program Play

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

5 Press ENTER or to move to the next track

field.

Note

If you want to remove a track, highlight the track number, then press CLEAR.

6 Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 to add additional

tracks to your playback list. You can add as many as 50 tracks.

7 Press PLAY to start playback. 8 To cancel the playback loop, press STOP

twice.

Note

You cannot create a playback loop with DVDs.

Using subtitles

Many DVDs are recorded with one or more subtitle languages. You can turn subtitles on and off and select a subtitle language, if available.

To use subtitles:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY. The

Display

menu opens.

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

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Program Play

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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2 Press or to select . The

opens.

3 Press or to select a language or OFF

(turns off subtitles), then press ENTER. A four-digit code may appear in the list of subtitle languages. This code represents a language. For more information, see “Language codes” on page 49.

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Subtitle

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

OFF

1.English

2.Japanese

Some DVDs let you select a subtitle language from the DVD disc menu only. Press TOP MENU or MENU/LIST to open the DVD disc menu.

You can also select the subtitle language from the

Setup

menu. Select Playback, Language,

Subtitle, then select the language.

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Switching the audio soundtrack or channel

A DVD-Video may be recorded with two or more soundtracks, which are often in different languages. You can switch soundtracks during playback.

With a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode, you can switch to main (L), sub audio (R), or a mix of both (L/R).

When playing audio CDs you can switch between stereo, left channel only, or right channel only.

To switch the audio soundtrack or channel:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY. The

Display

2 Press or to select , then press ENTER.

The audio menu opens.

DVD-Video

menu opens.

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

DVD-Video 1 1 0:00:00

1.Dolby Digital 5.1ch English

2.Dolby Digital 2ch Japanese

Turning surround sound on and off

To turn surround sound on or off:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY. The

Display

2 Press or to select , then press ENTER.

The surround menu opens.

DVD Video

DVD-RW VR

menu opens.

1 1 0:00:00

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

OFF Type 1 Type 2

DVD-RW

VR Playlist

OFF Type 1 Type 2

DVD-RW VR mode

DVD-RW1 1 0:00:00

VR Playlist

1.Dolby Digital Dual L/R

Audio CD

Audio CD1 0:00:00

1. L/R

2. L

3. R

3 Press or to select a soundtrack or audio

channel, then press ENTER. For a DVD Video, the soundtrack changes. For an audio CD, the audio channel changes.

4 For DVD-RW in VR mode, the audio channel

menu opens. Press or to select the audio channel, then press ENTER.

1 1 0:00:00

1. L/R

2. L

3. R

DVD-RW

VR Playlist

Audio CD

Audio-CD1 1 0:00:00

OFF Type 1 Type 2

3 Press or to select OFF, Type 1, or

Type 2.

• OFF—Turns off surround sound

• Type 1—Natural effect

• Type 2—Emphasized effect

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Turning the camera angle feature on or off

Some DVDs have scenes shot from two or more angles.

To turn the camera angle feature on or off:

1 Press SETUP. The 2 Press or to select Display, then press

ENTER. The

Display

OSD LanguageEnglish Angle Icon ON Screen Saver FL Dimmer

3 Press or to select Angle Icon, then

press ENTER. The

Angle Icon

ON OFF

Display

Setup

menu opens.

10 minutes Bright

Angle Icon

screen opens.

2 Press or to select , then press ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the angle changes.

Reducing audio noise

To reduce audio noise:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY. The

Display

2 Press or to select , then press ENTER.

The noise reduction menu opens.

menu opens.

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

OFF Type 1 Type 2

4 Press or to select ON or OFF. When this

feature is turned off, the angle icon appears on the

Display

menu. When this feature is turned on, the angle icon does not appear even if the DVD has multiple camera angles.

Switching camera angles

Some DVDs have scenes shot from two or more angles.

To switch camera angles:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY. The

Display

angles are available, the angle icon (1) appears on the bottom right corner of the screen during playback.

menu opens. If multiple camera

DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00

3 Press or to select OFF, Type 1, or

Type 2.

• OFF—Select this option if the DVD has

little or no audio noise.

• Type 1 and Type 2—Select one of these

options if the DVD was recorded at a slow speed, such as SLP or SEP. Type 2 is the most effective for reducing audio noise.

4 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Selecting the audio language

Some DVDs are recorded with more than one audio language.

To select the audio language:

1 If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The 3 Press or to select Playback, then press

ENTER. The

Playback

4 Press or to select Language, then press

ENTER. The

Language

menu opens.

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5 Press or to select Audio, then press

ENTER. The

Language - Audio

Original English French Spanish Other

Language - Audio

menu opens.

6 Press or to select a language, then

press ENTER. If you select Other, you must enter a four-digit code for the language you want. For a list of language codes, see “Language codes” on page 49.

7 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Note

You can only select languages recorded on the DVD.

You may not be able to change the audio language on some DVDs.

Selecting the disc menu language

To select the disc menu language:

1 If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The 3 Press or to select Playback, then press

ENTER. The

Playback

4 Press or to select Language, then press

ENTER. The

Language

menu opens.

6 Press or to select a language, then

press ENTER.

7 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Selecting the Setup menu language

To select the Setup menu language:

1 If a disc is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The 3 Press or to select Display, then press

ENTER. The

Display

OSD LanguageEnglish Angle Icon ON Screen Saver FL Dimmer

Display

4 Press or to select OSD Language, then

press ENTER. The opens.

SD Language

English Français Español

menu opens.

10 minutes Bright

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Language

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5 Press or to select Disc Menu, then

press ENTER. The

Language - Disc Menu

menu opens.

Language - Audio

Original English French Spanish Other

5 Press or to select a language, then

press ENTER.

6 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Using the screen saver

When the screen saver feature active, a screen saver turns on after a specified amount of time to protect your TV screen from image burn-in.

To use the screen saver:

1 If a disc is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The

menu opens.

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3 Press or to select Screen Saver, then

press ENTER. The

Screen Saver

screen

opens.

Screen Saver

OFF 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes

4 Press or to select a screen saver option.

If you select OFF, the screen saver never turns on. If you select a time, the screen saver turns on after the same image is on the TV screen for the amount of time you selected.

5 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display

5 Press or to select the brightness level. If

you select Auto, the front panel display is brighter when your recorder is turned on and dimmer when it is turned off.

6 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Adjusting the PCM audio feature

The audio setting only affects the audio during DVD playback.

To adjust the PCM audio feature:

1 If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The 3 Press or to select Playback, then press

ENTER. The

Playback

4 Press or to select Audio, then press

ENTER. The

Audio

Digital Out Dynamic Range Control ON

Audio

menu opens.

To adjust the brightness of the front panel display:

1 If a disc is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The

menu opens.

3 Press or to select Display, then press

ENTER. The

Display

OSD LanguageEnglish Angle Icon ON Screen Saver FL Dimmer

Display

menu opens.

10 minutes Bright

4 Press or to select FL Dimmer, then

press ENTER. The

FL Dimmer

screen

opens.

FL Dimmer

Auto Bright Dark

5 Press or to select Digital Out, then

press ENTER. The

Audio - Digital Out

screen

opens.

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6 Press or to select PCM, then press

ENTER. The

Digital Out - PCM

screen

opens.

Digital Out - PCM

48kHz 96kHz

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7 Press or to select an option, then press

ENTER.

• 48kHz—Select this option if your amplifier

or decoder is not compatible with 96 kHz PCM. With this setting, 96 kHz sound is output at 48 kHz.

• 96kHz—Select this option if your amplifier

or decoder is compatible with 96 kHZ PCM.

8 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Adjusting Dolby Digital audio

If your recorder is connected to a Dolby Digital sound system, you can adjust the audio.

To adjust the Dolby Digital audio:

1 If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The 3 Press or to select Playback, then press

ENTER. The

Playback

4 Press or to select Audio, then press

ENTER. The

Audio

Digital Out Dynamic Range Control ON

Audio

menu opens.

6 Press or to select Dolby Digital, then

press ENTER. The

Digital Out - Dolby Digital

screen opens.

Digital Out - Dolby Digital

PCM Stream

7 Press or to select an option, then press

ENTER.

• PCM—Select this option if your amplifier

or decoder is not compatible with Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital audio is converted into PCM (2-channel) audio.

• Stream—Select this option if your

amplifier or decoder is compatible with Dolby Digital audio.

8 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Note

When playing a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode: If the audio source on a DVD is Dolby Digital

format, set Dolby Digital to PCM so that you can switch to main (L), sub audio (R), or a mix of both (L/R) with your amplifier or decoder.

5 Press or to select Digital Out, then

press ENTER. The

Audio - Digital Out

screen

opens.

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Using Dynamic Range Control

The Dynamic Range Control feature compresses the range between the loudest and softest sounds.

To use Dynamic Range Control:

1 If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The 3 Press or to select Playback, then press

ENTER. The

Playback

4 Press or to select Audio, then press

ENTER. The

Audio

Digital Out Dynamic Range Control ON

Audio

menu opens.

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5 Press or to select Dynamic Range

Control, then press ENTER. The

Dynamic Range Control

Audio - Dynamic Range Control

ON OFF

screen opens.

6 Press or to select ON or OFF. 7 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Using progressive scan

If your TV is compatible with progressive scan, you can turn on progressive scan for higher definition video images than you get with a standard TV.

Note

Your TV must be connected the component jacks on your recorder.

To use progressive scan:

1 If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The 3 Press or to select Playback, then press

ENTER. The

Playback

4 Press or to select Video, then press

ENTER. The

Video

5 Press or to select Progressive, then

press ENTER.

6 Press or to select ON or OFF. A

confirmation screen opens.

7 Press or to select Yes or No. 8 If you selected Yes, within 15 seconds select

Yes again, then press ENTER.

9 Press SETUP to close the menu.

menu opens.

screen opens.

Audio -

5 Press or to select Still Mode, then press

ENTER.

6 Press or to select a still mode, then

press ENTER. You can select:

• Auto—Your recorder automatically

selects the best still mode.

• Field—Provides flicker-free images.

• Frame—Provides higher resolution

images.

7 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Note

A “frame” is one complete video image made up of two fields. NTSC video has 30 frames per second.

Setting parental controls

You can set parental controls to prevent specific types of DVD movies from playing.

Rating levels

Level Description

All Parental controls are not turned on. All discs will

8 [Adult] All discs will play. 7 [NC-17] Not suitable for anyone under 17. 6 [R] Not suitable for anyone under 17 unless

5 [PGR] Parental guidance recommended. 4 [PG13] Not suitable for anyone under 13. 3 [PG] Parental guidance suggested. 2 [G] General audiences. 1 [Kid Safe] Suitable for all children.

play.

supervised by a parent or adult guardian.

To set parental controls:

1 If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The

menu opens.

3 Press or to select Playback, then press

ENTER. The

Playback

menu opens.

4 Press or to select Parental Lock, then

press ENTER. The

Parental Lock

opens.

screen

Note

If your TV is compatible with progressive scan (525p/480p), you must connect your TV to the component jacks on your recorder.

If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, connect your TV to the A/V jacks on your recorder and turn cable off and set progressive scan off or press and hold SETUP for more than three seconds during DVD playback.

Selecting the still mode

You can select the video quality of still images (when your recorder is paused).

To select the still mode:

1 If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

Setup

2 Press SETUP. The

menu opens.

3 Press or to select Playback, then press

ENTER. The

Playback

menu opens.

4 Press or to select Video, then press

Video

ENTER. The

menu opens.

Parental Lock

All

7 6 5 4

2 1

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5 Press or to select the rating level you

want, then press ENTER. If you have not set a password, the following

screen opens. Press or to select Yes, then press ENTER.

Parental Lock

Change Password? Yes No

If you have already set a password, the following screen opens:

Parental Lock

Password Input

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• To ensure the best recording quality, we strongly recommend the following discs:

• Any DVD-R 8

• MAXELL DVD-R 16×

• MAXELL DVD-RW 4× discs

• Other discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder:

• VERBATIM DVD-R 8

• VERBATIM DVD-RW 2×

• MAXELL DVD-R 16×

• JVC DVD-RW 4

Recording modes

• Video mode is the same recording format as DVD movies purchased in stores, so you can play them in most DVD players. To play in all remaining types of DVD players, you must

finalize

the DVD (see “Finalizing discs” on page 28). Until the DVD is finalized, you can play, record additional content, or edit DVDs recorded in Video mode.

• VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic

recording format for DVD-RW. You can record and edit repeatedly.

Only DVD players with the logo are capable of playing DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode.

6 Press the number buttons to enter a four-digit

password, then press ENTER.

7 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Note

Press CLEAR to erase incorrect numbers. If you forget the password or want to reset the

parental lock to the default settings, enter 4737 as the password. The old password is cleared and the parental rating is reset to All.

Recording DVDs

Preparing to record

Before you record a DVD, read the information in this section.

Recordable DVD formats

This recorder can record to DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs.

• DVD-Rs can only be recorded once, and cannot be erased. DVD-Rs can be recorded only in Video mode.

• DVD-RWs can be recorded and erased many times. DVD-RWs can be recorded in either Video mode or VR mode.

DVD type

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Recording format

Video mode • Playing

VR mode • Playing

Video mode • Playing

Functions

• Limited recording

• Limited editing

• Recording

• Original/Playlist editing

• Limited recording

• Limited editing

Recording speeds

You can select one of six recording speeds. Maximum recording time depends on the selected recording speed and DVD size.

Note

DVDs recorded in SLP or SEP speed on this recorder may not be playable on some DVD players.

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8 cm/12 cm, single-sided, single-layer DVD

Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode):

• 600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm)

• 180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)

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DVD size

8cm

12 cm

Recording speed

XP (1H) 18 min. + + + + + + SP (2H) 36 min. + + + + + LP (4H) 72 min. + + + + EP (6H) 108 min. + + + SLP (8H) 144 min. + + SEP (10H) 180 min. + XP (1H) 60 min. + + + + + + SP (2H) 120 min. + + + + + LP (4H) 240 min. + + + + EP (6H) 360 min. + + + SLP (8H) 480 min. + + SEP (10H) 600 min. +

Recording time

Video/ audio quality

Insignia NS-FSDVDR DVD recorder

What is “CPRM”?

CPRM means “Content Protection for Recordable Media.” CPRM is a copy protection system that uses scrambling technology to allow only a single copy of “copy-once” programs to be recorded.

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

Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For recording these, refer to the following guidelines:

Tip

The recording time are estimates and actual recording time may differ. In general, the audio and video quality gets poorer as the recording time becomes longer.

Restrictions

• Your recorder cannot record CDs.

• Discs may not play if damaged, dirty, or if the player’s lens is dirty or has condensation.

• Discs recorded using a computer may not play in this recorder, even if the disc was recorded in a compatible format. See your DVD recording software documentation for detailed information on DVD recording formats.

• Discs recorded in Video mode on this recorder cannot record additional content using other recorders.

• A DVD-RW formatted using this recorder cannot be recorded to using other recorders.

• Because this recorder records video using VBR (variable bit rate), depending on the picture you are recording, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little less than the remaining time displayed on the screen.

• You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD movies and some satellite broadcasts.

If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording pauses or stops automatically and an error message appears on the screen.

• Video that is “copy-once only” can be recorded using only a DVD-RW in VR mode with CPRM (see “What is “CPRM”?” on page

28).

• When recording a TV broadcast or video through an external input, you can display copy control information on the screen.

DVD type

DVD-RW VR mode

DVD-RW Video

mode DVD-R v2.0 Y -- --

Format

v1.1, 1.2 Y -- -v1.1, 1.2 CPRM Y Y -v1.1, 1.2 Y -- -v1.1, 1.2 CPRM Y -- --

Copy-

free

Copy- once

prohibited

Finalizing discs

After recording, you must finalize the DVD in order to play it on other DVD players. For more information, see “Finalizing discs” on page 28.

After finalizing:

• DVD-RWs and DVD-Rs (Video mode) cannot record more content or be edited. When a DVD-RW or DVD-R (Video mode) is finalized, the Title menu is created automatically.

• DVD-RW (VR mode) can record more content and be edited.

Note

Dolby® Digital Recording lets you record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVDs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable DVD space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD.

DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video players. This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVDs.

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Formatting a blank DVD

To format a blank DVD:

1 Press SETUP. The 2 Press or to select Disc, then press

Disc

ENTER. The

Disc

Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON

3 Press or to select Format, then press

ENTER. The

Format

Start Format Mode Video mode

menu opens.

Format

Setup

menu opens.

7 Insert a blank DVD in the disc tray.

Formatting starts automatically and a progress screen opens. Formatting is complete when the progress bar reaches 100%.

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Notes

• DVD-Rs are always formatted in Video mode. You cannot format a DVD-R in VR mode.

• You cannot mix two format types on the same DVD-RW. If you insert a formatted disc, you cannot change the format unless you completely reformat the disc, which erases all data on the disc.

• You cannot record to DVD+Rs or DVD+RWs. If you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW, “Disc Error?” appears on the screen.

• When you record to a DVD-RW formatted in VR mode, a playlist is created automatically.

• When you record to a DVD, a blank chapter may be added to the end of the recording depending on how much space is left on the DVD.

4 Press or to select Format Mode, then

press ENTER. The

Format-Format Mode

screen opens.

Format - Format Mode

Video mode VR mode

Video mode

DVD Player Compatibility mode.

VR mode

Editing possibility mode.

5 Press or to select Video mode or

VR mode (DVD-RWs only), then press ENTER.

6 Press SETUP to close the menu.

Reformatting a DVD

To reformat a DVD:

1 Press SETUP. The 2 If you want to change the formatting mode,

complete Step 2 through Step 5 in “To format a blank DVD:” on page 29, then press

RETURN to return to the

3 Press or to select Format. The

menu opens.

Format

Start Format Mode Video mode

Setup

menu opens.

Setup

menu.

Format

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