JVC DR-M70 User Manual

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DVD VIDEO RECORDER

LPT1080-014B

DR-M70SEU

OPEN/

ON SCREEN

SET UP

REPEAT

ZOOM

CLEAR AUDIO

PROG

SHOWVIEW/ VIDEO Plus+

MENU/LISTTOP MENU

ENTER

RETURN

PLAY

SLOWSLOW

PAUSE

STOP

REC

SPEED

MONITOR

REC SPEED

S-VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

/ I

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

INSTRUCTIONS

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

HOWVIEW system is

The S manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Before you start

Accessories Supplied

• Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries • RF cable • Scart cable

• Instruction Manual

Precautions

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

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

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear and the bottom of the unit.

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK

• This unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is embossed on the rear cover.

OUT

ANTENNA

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

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

MECHANISM.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER PRODUCT CON LASER CLASE 1

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

(AV3)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

(AV3)

AV2 (DECODER)

AV1 (TV)

OUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

Power Supply

The power supply is connected and the unit is live when the mains cable is plugged into a 220–240 V , 50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press

[STANDBY/ON

WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.

Caution

1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided.

3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat sources.

4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.

5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through the cabinet slots or openings as they could touch electrically live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.

6. Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled and enters the unit, consult qualified service personnel.

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

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

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DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

7. Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.

8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that the timer recording mode is off.

9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off while the mains cable is connected.

10. Do not place any combustible objects on the device. (Candles, etc.)

11. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com information about the take-back of the product.

to obtain

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

• Exhausted batteries do not belong in

the dustbin.

• You can dispose of them at a collection

point for exhausted batteries or special waste.

• Contact your council for details.

For Customer Use: Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No. located at the back of the unit and enter the information below. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.

• Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.

• Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.

• Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

• Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

• If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an authorized service centre for servicing.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit 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 the unit for at least 2 hours to allow the inside to dry.

About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

Dolby Digital Recording

Digital Recording enables consumers to

“Dolby record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc 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.” Note: This is true when the players are compatible

with actual recordable DVD discs.

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

Before you start

Maintenance

Before you start

CLEANING THE UNIT

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use solutions containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

CLEANING DISCS

If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

DISC HANDLING

Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the disc surfaces. Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not in use.

SERVICING

If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.

CLEANING THE DISC LENS

If the unit does not perform correctly even though you have referred to “Troubleshooting” and the relevant sections in the Instruction Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an authorized service centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

Table of contents

Before you start Getting Started Recording

Before you start...................................... 2

Precautions ........................................................... 2

Features ................................................................ 6

Guide to the Instruction Manual ........................... 7

Functional overview .............................................. 8

Installing batteries in the remote control ............ 11

Guide to On Screen Displays.............................. 12

Front Panel Display Guide .................................. 14

Getting Started ..................................... 15

Connections ....................................................... 15

Selecting the on-screen display

(OSD) language ................................................ 17

Channel setting .................................................. 17

Setting the clock ................................................. 19

Selecting the TV aspect ratio ............................. 20

Recording ............................................. 21

Information on DVD recording ............................ 21

Formatting a disc ................................................ 23

Selecting the Sound mode ................................. 24

Basic recording .................................................. 25

One-touch timer recording (OTR) ...................... 26

Timer recording ................................................. 27

Timer recording using

HOWVIEW

the S

Settings for external equipment ......................... 31

Setting a disc to protect ..................................... 32

Finalising discs .................................................. 32

system ..................................... 29

Editing ................................................... 46

Disc editing ......................................................... 46

Editing discs in Video mode ............................... 46

Editing discs in VR mode .................................... 49

Editing Original titles in VR mode ....................... 49

Editing the Playlist in VR mode .......................... 51

Changing the Setting menu................. 55

Tour of the Setting menu ..................................... 55

Language setting ................................................ 56

Display setting .................................................... 57

Audio setting ....................................................... 57

DVD-Videos Parental lock level .......................... 59

Changing Video Out system ............................... 60

Others ....................................................61

Troubleshooting .................................................. 61

Language code ................................................... 64

Glossary .............................................................. 65

Specifications ..................................................... 66

Declaration of Conformity ................................... 66

discs

Editing

Playing back

Playing back discs ............................... 34

Information on playing back DVDs ..................... 34

Basic playback ................................................... 35

PBC function for Video CDs................................ 37

Special playback ................................................ 38

Search................................................................. 41

Repeat / Random / Program playback /

Slide Show ......................................................... 42

Selecting the format of audio and video ............. 44

Changing the

Setting menu

Others

Before you start

Features

Along with playing back CDs and recording, editing, and playing back DVDs, this unit offers you the following features.

Recording

The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are recordable only once.

Recording up to 8 programmes :

You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.

One-touch timer recording:

You can set your required recording time easily. Every time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 4 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is finished.

REC MONITOR:

You can confirm the picture and sound recording quality for the recording speed you have currently set.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setting menu before starting to record.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):

The unit creates title menus automatically when finalising discs.

Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):

The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.

Automatic finalising (Video mode):

You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc space if you set this in the Setting menu.

Left channel stereo recording:

The unit can record monaural sound from the Left channel as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and Right channels) automatically. (This function is not available for input source of AV3 jacks on the rear panel.)

Editing

Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):

You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (Playlist only)

Making your own Playlist (VR mode):

While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist. Edit title names Set thumbnail pictures Set / clear chapter markers Divide / combine titles Delete parts of titles

Protecting titles (VR mode):

To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the Original list.

Compatibility

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regular DVD player:

Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back in other DVD players.

* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW / R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives and other DVD playback devices available that cannot play back DVD-RW / R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

HOWVIEW

You can set timer recording using the S system by just entering the S number from a TV guide magazine.

system:

HOWVIEW programming

HOWVIEW

Playback

Theatre surround sound:

When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs recorded with the surround sound system.

Quick search:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):

You can play back titles using either the Original list or a Playlist.

Guide to the Instruction Manual

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

MP3

JPEG

Symbols used in the Instruction Manual

To show what recording mode or disc type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.

Symbol Description

DVD-VDVD-V

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

Available for DVD-Videos

Available for DVD-RW discs in Video mode

Available for DVD-RW discs in VR mode

Before you start

DVD-RDVD-R

DDVD+R

DVD+RW

DDVD+R

DVD+R

CDCDCD

VCD

MP3

JPEG

* There may be a disc which cannot be used or

played back.

Available for DVD-R discs in Video mode

Available for DVD+RW discs*

Available for DVD+R discs*

Available for Audio CDs

Available for Video CDs

Available for CD-RW / R discs with MP3 files

Available for CD-RW / R discs with JPEG files

Button names described in the Instruction Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

Before you start

Functional overview

Front panel

1 Disc tray

• Place a disc here when open.

2Display

• Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 14.

3 OPEN/CLOSE O button*

• Press to open or close the disc tray.

4 PR(OGRAMME) +/- buttons

• Press up or down to change the channel.

5 REV r button

• During playback, press to skip to the previous chapter or track.

• During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast reverse.

• When playback is paused, press repeatedly to slow reverse.

6FWD f button

• During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track.

• During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast forward.

• When playback is paused, press repeatedly to slow forward.

3* 4 5 6 7* 8* 9

REC SPEED

S-VIDEO

*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.

9 STANDBY/ON y/I button

• Press to turn on or off the unit.

• If timer programming is set, press to switch the unit to timer-standby mode.

10 AUDIO input jacks (AV4)

• Use to connect external equipment with standard Audio cables.

11 VIDEO input jack (AV4)

• Use to connect external equipment with a standard Video cable.

12 S-VIDEO input jack (AV4)

• Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable.

13 REC I button

• Press once to start recording.

• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer recording.

14 REC SPEED button

• Press to switch the recording speed.

15 Remote control sensor

• Receives signals from your remote control so you can control the unit from a distance.

STANDBY/ON

/ I

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

1011121315

7STOP S button*

• Press to stop playback or recording.

• Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.

8PLAY P button*

• Press to start or resume playback.

Button names described in the Instruction Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

Rear panel

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

(AV3)

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

COAXIAL

PCM/BITSTREAM

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

AV2 (DECODER)

AV1 (TV)

(AV3)

OUT

12 34 5678 9 10

Before you start

1 ANTENNA IN

• Connect to an antenna or a cable.

7 AUDIO IN (AV3) jacks

• Connect to the audio output jacks on your VCR, camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment.

2 ANTENNA OUT

Use commercially available Audio cables.

• Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box or direct broadcast system. Use the supplied RF cable.

8 ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks

• Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV. Use commercially available Audio cables.

3 AV2 (DECODER)

• Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

4 AV1 (TV)

• Connect to the Scart jack on your TV. Use the supplied Scart cable.

9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM (COAXIAL) jack

• Connect to an amplifier with digital input jacks such as a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder. Use a commercially available Coaxial cable.

10 Mains cable

5 S-VIDEO OUT jack

• Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV. Use a commercially available S-Video cable.

• Connect to a standard AC outlet.

6 S-VIDEO IN (AV3) jack

• Connect to the S-Video output jack on your VCR, camcorder or other equipment. Use a commercially available S-Video cable.

Note

• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

• This unit does not have an RF modulator.

Remote control

Before you start

11 12

1* 2

6 7

OPEN/

ON SCREEN

CLEAR AUDIO

PROG

SHOWVIEW/ VIDEO Plus+

REC

SPEED

MONITOR

SET UP

ENTER

PLAY

STOP

REPEAT

MENU/LISTTOP MENU

RETURN

SLOWSLOW

PAUSE

ZOOM

13 14

20 21 22*

23 24

25*

5 PROG/SHOWVIEW button

• Press once to display the SHOWVIEW setting window.

• Press twice to display the Timer Programming list.

6 TOP MENU button

• Press to display the top menu.

7ENTER button

• Press to confirm or select menu items.

8Cursor U / D / L / P buttons

• Press to select items or settings.

9 (CM SKIP) button

• During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. (See page 39.)

10 REC I button

• Press once to start a recording.

• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer recording.

11 REC SPEED button

• Press to switch the recording speed.

12 REC MONITOR button

• Press to check the video and audio quality before attempting to record and during recording.

*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these

buttons.

1 OPEN/CLOSE O button*

• Press to open or close the disc tray.

2 ON SCREEN button

• Press to display the on-screen display.

3 Number buttons

• Press to select channel numbers.

• Press to select a title / chapter / track on the display.

• Press to enter values for settings in the setting menu.

• Press to enter the characters in edit function.

4 CLEAR button

• Press to clear the password once entered.

• Press to cancel the programming for a disc.

• Press to clear the selecting marker number in the marker setup mode.

• Press to clear the program once entered in the timer recording setting mode.

13 STANDBY/ON y/I button

• Press to turn on or off the unit.

• If timer programming is set, press to switch the unit to the timer-standby mode.

14 SET UP button

• Press to display the setting menu in stop mode.

15 REPEAT button

• Press to select the repeat mode.

16 ZOOM button

• During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen.

17 PR(OGRAMME) +/- buttons

• Press up and down to change the channel.

18 AUDIO button

• If you receive bilingual broadcast, or set “External input Audio” to “Bilingual,” press to change the AUDIO OUT setting to “Main,” “Sub” and “Main / Sub.”

• Press to display the audio menu during playback.

• Press to select the sound mode.

19 MENU/LIST button

• Press to display the Disc menu during playback.

• Press to change the Original and Playlist on the TV screen. (VR mode only)

20 RETURN button

R ETU

M E

/LIS

N U

L E A

A U D

I O

R E P

E A T

O N S

C RE

O P E

N /

C L O

S E

S E T UP

Z O O

P R

E R

S H

O W

V I E

W /

I D E

O P lu

s +

• Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

21 B (SKIP) button

• During playback, press to skip to the previous chapter or track.

• When playback is paused, press to play reverse step by step.

(SKIP) button

• During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track.

• When playback is paused, press to advance step by step.

Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control, carefully match with the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.

Before you start

22 PLAY P button*

• Press to start or resume playback.

23 SLOW /REV r button

• During playback, press to reverse fast.

• When playback is paused, press to reverse slowly.

SLOW /FWD f button

• During playback, press to forward fast.

• When playback is paused, press to forward slowly.

24 PAUSE p button

• Press to pause playback or recording.

25 STOP S button*

• Press to stop playing back or recording.

Button names described in the Instruction Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

Caution

• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.

• Do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications inside the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used for a month or more.

• When disposing used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or the public instructions for environmental protection that apply in your country or area.

• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries.

About the remote control

• Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the unit.

• Use within the operating range and angle as shown.

Within about 7 m

60˚

Remote control

• Remote control operation may become unreliable if the remote control sensor of the unit is being exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.

• Remote controls for different devices can interfere with each other. Be careful when using remote controls for other equipment located close to the unit.

• Replace the batteries when the operating range of the remote control reduces.

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Before you start

Guide to On Screen Displays

DISPLAY menu

With a disc inserted into the unit, press [ON SCREEN] to display the on screen display. The menu shows information about what is recorded on the disc.

1 1 0:00:00 DVD-RW

3 4

Video mode

P22

Main

SP 1:35

Setting menus

Press [SET UP] in stop mode to display “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”. Choose either “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” using [Cursor U change between the menus. “Easy Setting Menu” and “Advanced Setting Menu” are available from the Setting Menu. The “Easy Setting Menu” consists of the settings frequently needed, while the “Advanced Setting Menu” consists of all the settings available. You can set the items marked with in the “Easy Setting Menu.” The unit remembers which setting menu you used last time and recalls it when you press [SET UP] in stop mode next time, even if power is switched off. (i.e., if you use the “Easy Setting Menu” and then turn the unit off, the “Easy Setting Menu” will appear next time you turn on the unit and press [SET UP] in stop mode.)

/ D], then press [ENTER] to

This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed items vary depending on the actual mode.

1 Disc type and format mode.

In some descriptions in this manual, only one type of disc is indicated as an example.

2 Position number and audio status of the

programme.

3 Title number, chapter number and the

time lapse of disc playback.

4 Each icon means:

: Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle (except VR mode) : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction : Zoom

5 Recording mode and remaining time.

6 Status of the current disc.

Easy Setting Menu:

You can make the settings of the basic items as follows.

Easy Setting Menu

OSD Language

Clock

Channel

DVD-RW Recording Format

Timer Programming

Auto Finalise

Disc

Advanced Setting Menu

1 OSD Language:

Select the OSD language.

2 Clock:

Set the unit clock.

3 Channel:

Set up auto tuning or manual tuning.

4 DVD-RW Recording Format:

Select the DVD-RW recording format between Video mode and VR mode.

5 Timer Programming:

Programme a timer recording.

English

Video mode

6 Auto Finalise:

Set Auto Finalise to “ON” or “OFF”.

7 Disc / CD Playback Mode:

“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or a finalised DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.” “CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio CD, Video CD or a CD-RW / R disc containing MP3 / JPEG files is inserted into the unit.

Advanced Setting Menu:

You can make all the settings available as follows.

Advanced Setting Menu

Playback

Recording

Display

Select Video

Clock

Channel

Disc

Easy Setting Menu

1 Playback:

Set up the unit to play back a disc.

2 Recording:

Set up the unit to record to a disc.

3Display:

Set up the OSD format and the front panel display of the unit.

4 Select Video:

Choose an external input to record from other video equipment to DVDs.

CD, MP3, JPEG & Video CD

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

Program Play PBC(Video CD only) Slide Show

ON 5 sec.

This is an example screen for explanation. Some items will be displayed in grey depending on the inserted disc.

1 Title List / Playlist / Original:

Display the titles recorded on the disc.

2 Format (DVD-RW only):

Erase all of the recorded content on the disc.

• It is not possible to recover erased content. Make sure before you format a disc.

• It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video mode with this unit on other DVD recorders. If you use the disc on other DVD recorders, reformat the disc using that DVD recorder.

Before you start

5Clock:

Set the unit clock.

6Channel:

Set up and adjust channels.

7 Disc / CD Playback Mode:

“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or the finalised DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.” “CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio CD, Video CD or a CD-RW / R disc containing MP3 / JPEG files is inserted into the unit.

DVD-R & DVD-RW (Video mode)

Disc

Title List

Format

Finalise

DVD-RW (VR mode)

Disc

Playlist

Original

Format

Finalise

Disc Protect OFF ON

3 Finalise:

Finalise a disc containing recorded titles.

4 Disc Protect (VR mode only):

Protect a disc from accidental over-recording, editing or erasing.

5 Random Play:

Activate the random playback feature.

6 Program Play (except MP3 / JPEG files):

Activate the programmed playback feature.

7 PBC (Video CD only):

Turn the PBC function “ON” or “OFF”.

8 Slide Show (JPEG files only):

Select the display time.

Before you start

Front Panel Display Guide

1 Current status of the unit

p : Appears when disc playback is paused.

Appears also during step by step playback.

P : Appears when playing back a disc. p P : Appears during slow forward or slow

reverse playback.

: Appears when the timer programming or

one-touch timer recording (OTR) is set and is operating. Flashes when all the timer programmes are finished. Flashes when there is an error in programming.

REC: Appears when recording.

Flashes when recording being paused.

REPEAT:

Appears during repeat playback.

2 Disc type and Current status of the unit

CD: Appears when an Audio CD or a disc

containing MP3 / JPEG files is inserted into the unit.

VCD: Appears when a Video CD is inserted into

the unit.

DVD: Appears when a DVD is inserted into the

unit, or during the recording.

DVD R:

Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit.

DVD RW:

Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted into the unit.

3 Recording speed

• Selected recording speed appears.

4 Title / Track and Chapter mark

: Title / track number : Chapter number

5 Displays the following

• Playing back time / remaining time

• Current title / chapter / track number

• Recording time

•Clock

• Channel number

• One-touch timer recording (OTR) remaining time

Display messages

The unit is turned on.

The unit is turned off.

The disc tray is open.

The PBC function of the Video CD is activated.

The disc tray is closing.

A disc is inserted into the unit.

Data is being recorded on a disc.

Getting Started

Antenna

Cable Signal

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

Scart/RCA cable (not supplied)

RF cable (supplied)

RF cable (not supplied)

Scart adaptor (not supplied)

ANTENNA

OUT

AV2 (DECODER)

AV1 (TV)

Connections

Connecting to a TV

Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Before installation, plug off your TV and this unit. Using the Scart jack

1 Connect the antenna or cable to the

ANTENNA IN jack of this unit.

2 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of

this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV. Use the supplied RF cable.

3 Connect AV1 (TV) Scart jack of this

unit to the Scart jack of your TV. Use the supplied Scart cable, or a commercially available Scart / RCA cable.

Note

• If your TV does not have a Scart jack, use commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart / RCA cable to connect.

Using the S-VIDEO OUT jack and the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jack

If your TV has an S-Video input jack, use S-Video and Audio cables to connect.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above. 2 Connect S-VIDEO OUT jack of this

unit to the S-Video input jack of your TV. Use a commercially available S-Video cable.

To A e r ia l ja c k

Scart cable (supplied)

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

(AV3)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

COAXIAL

PCM/BITSTREAM

3 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT

jacks of this unit to the analogue Audio input jacks of your TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.

AUDIO INS-VIDEO IN

S-Video cable (not supplied)

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

AV2 (DECODER)

OUT

ANTENNA

AV1 (TV)

Note for a TV with no S-Video input jacks or Scart jack:

• This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV cannot be used.

Connecting to external equipment

This unit has four input terminals, AV1, AV2 or AV3 on the rear panel and AV4 on the front panel. Be sure that all the units are off before making connections.

Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other Audio-Video equipment with a Scart output jack (AV2)

Scart cable (supplied)

AV2 (Rear)

AV2 (DECODER)

OUT

ANTENNA

AV1 (TV)

(AV3)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

(AV3)

OUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

(AV3)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

(AV3)

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

Getting Started

Audio cable (not supplied)

AV output jack (Scart)

Recording from a camcorder or other

)

Audio-Video equipment with no Scart output jack (AV3 or AV4)

If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to VIDEO input jack on the front panel using an RCA Video cable. Change the setup when using S-VIDEO input jack. (See page 31.)

AV3 (Rear) AV4 (Front)

Getting Started

S-Video cable (not supplied)

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

(AV3)

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

(AV3)

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

Audio cable (not supplied)

REC SPEED

S-Video cable (not supplied)

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

Digital audio for better sound quality

STANDBY/ON

/ I

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

OUT

Audio cable (not supplied

Connecting a Dolby Digital™ decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder

• Connecting multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder allows you to enjoy the 5.1ch Dolby Digital surround system as well as DTS decoder, 5.1 channel surround system.

• After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 58.)

• After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 58.)

• After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to “Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 58.)

Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

• The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded using an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound.

• If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” in the AUDIO menu. Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and damage speakers.

• Set “Dolby Digital,” and “MPEG” to “PCM” and set “DTS” to “OFF” in the AUDIO menu for connecting to an MD or DAT deck.

• You can use ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks for the connection of your audio system.

Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder, etc.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

Digital audio input jack

COAXIAL

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

AUDIO IN

OUT

S-VIDEO

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

(AV3)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

COAXIAL

PCM/BITSTREAM

The connections illustrated above are optional for better sound.

1 For clear digital sound quality, use

the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM/ BITSTREAM (COAXIAL) jack to connect your digital audio equipment.

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.

After you have completed connections

Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual of your TV.

Note

• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the Audio/ Video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the effects of the copy protection system.

Selecting the on-screen display (OSD) language

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 If you select “Advanced Setting

Menu,” proceed to step 3. If you select “Easy Setting Menu,” proceed to step 4.

3 Select “Display” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “OSD Language” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select the appropriate OSD language

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

OSD Language

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Channel setting

Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be performed in two ways.

Auto tuning

Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you can receive in your area.

Getting Started

1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to turn on

the unit.

2 Turn the TV on and select the input

to which the unit is connected.

3 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

4 Select “Channel” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Auto Tuning” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The unit will start storing channels available in your area.

P 01

Auto Tuning Now

Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using [PR

To select a channel

You can select a channel using [PR enter the channel using [the Number buttons] on the remote control.

To cancel auto tuning Press [RETURN] or [SET UP] during scanning.

Note

• The selection will be affected by how you receive TV channels in your local area.

• If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning, some channels not yet tuned may not be received.

], or directly

Manual tuning

Manually tune each channel.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Channel” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Getting Started

3 Select “Manual Tuning” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Manual Tuning

Position P01

Channel 12 Decoder OFF Skip ON

4 Select “Position” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select the position number you wish

to use using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN].

You can select position numbers 01 to 99.

6 Select “Channel” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

• If “Skip” is set to “ON,” select “Skip” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN].

• If you want to decode scrambled signals, select

“Decoder” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN].

• To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7.

8 After completion, press [SET UP] to

exit.

To select a channel

Notes on using the Number buttons:

• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest result. For example, to select channel 6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6 will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select channels 1 to 99.

• You can select the external input mode “AV1”, “AV2”, “AV3” or “AV4.”

• To select “AV1,” press [0], [0], [1].

• To select “AV2,” press [0], [0], [2].

• To select “AV3,” press [0], [0], [3].

• To select “AV4,” press [0], [0], [4].

To skip a Preset channel

You can set the unit to skip channels you can no longer receive or seldom watch when you access channels using [PR

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Manual

tuning.”

7 Press [Cursor U / D] to start

scanning.

• The tuner will begin to search up or down automatically. When a channel is found, the unit will stop searching and the picture will appear on the TV screen.

• You can select a desired channel number using [the Number buttons]. Refer to the following Channel Plan table and press the three digits to select the channel number. (To select channel 4, press [0] first and then press [0] and [4]. Or press [4] and then “– – 4” appears and wait for 2 seconds.)

• If this is the channel you want, press [RETURN].

Channel Plan

Ch. Indication TV Channel

02 - 12 E2 - E12

13 - 20 A - H (only ITALY)

21 - 69 E21 - E69

74 - 78 X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2

80 - 99, 100 S1 - S20, GAP

121 - 141 S21 - S41

This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.

2 Select “Position” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select the position number you wish

to skip using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN].

4 Select “Skip” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

5 Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [RETURN].

• To skip another channel, repeat steps 2 to 5.

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Move

You can replace two channels.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Channel” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Move” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

5 Select the position number of which

you want to change the channel using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

You cannot select a position number where “– – –” appears next to the number, because “Skip” is set to “ON” for that position number.

6 Move the channel to another

position number using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

• To move another channel, repeat steps 5 to 6.

7 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Setting the clock

Clock Setting

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Clock” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 If you select “Advanced Setting

Menu,” proceed to step 4. If you select “Easy Setting Menu,” proceed to step 5.

4 Press [ENTER]. 5 Press [ENTER] again.

The default date will appear.

Clock Setting

/ 01/ 2005(SAT)

0: 00

)

Getting Started

6 Enter the date (day / month / year)

using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

Press [Cursor P] to move the cursor to the next field. If you wish to go back to the previous field, press [Cursor L].

7 Enter the time (hours / minutes)

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The clock will start.

• Although seconds are not displayed, they will be counted from zero.

8 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Note

• Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 30 seconds.

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the format of the programme you are playing back with the unit and that of your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide screen TV).

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

Getting Started

2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Playback” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “TV Aspect” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Video Out

4:3 Letter Box

All English Original OFF

ON ON

5 Select the desired option using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

TV Aspect

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Hint

If you have a standard TV:

• Select “4:3 Letter Box” for a full width picture with black bars at the top and bottom.

• Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture with both sides trimmed.

If you have a wide screen TV:

• Select “16:9 Wide.”

Recording

Information on DVD recording

Type of discs

This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. You can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you can record and erase many times. It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode. DVD-RW can record in the format you select from Video mode or VR mode.

Logo Attributes

• 8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc

• Max. recording time (SEP mode, approx.): 600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm) 180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)

If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable DVD-RW type disc. If you want to save recordings without any alteration, use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.

• Discs that should be used with this recorder: DVD-R: 4x or 8x DVD-RW: 2x or 4x

• Discs that were tested and proven as compatible with this recorder: Maxell DVD-R TDK DVD-RW 2x MITSUBISHI DVD-R 8x JVC DVD-RW 4x

Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode

Video mode is the same recording format as used on the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local shops, so you can play back the discs recorded in this format in most DVD players. You will need to finalise such discs (see page 32) before playing them back in other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can record additional materials or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW discs. You can record and edit material repeatedly. It is impossible to record additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode and already recorded in another video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.

DVD players bearing the logo are capable of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.

Disc type Disc format Functions

Video mode Playing back,

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

VR mode Playing back,

DVD-RWDVD-RW

Video mode Playing back,

DVD-RDVD-R

Limited recording, Limited editing

Recording, Original / Playlist editing

Limited recording, Limited editing

Recording speed

You can select a recording speed from 6 options. The recording time will vary depending on the recording speed you select as follows.

Recording speed Recording time

screen

XP XP 60 min 18 min Excellent

SP SP 120 min 36 min Very good

LP LP 240 min 72 min Good

EP EP 360 min 108 min Average

SLP SLP 480 min 144 min Low

SEP SEP 600 min 180 min Low

• This table is intended for a standard new singlesided 12 cm disc. The recording times are estimates and actual recording time may differ.

• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the recording time gets longer.

Front Panel

Display

12 cm 8 cm

Video /

Sound

Quality

Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is detected, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message appears on the screen. You can only record “copy-once only” video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM). When recording a TV broadcast or an external input, you can display copy control information on the screen.

CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes. This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Recording

Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. If you wish to record them, refer to the following.

Copy-

Disc type / format

ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2

DVD-R WDVD-RW

DVD-RDVD-R

ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2

Video

ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver.2.0

Recordable Not Recordable

Note

• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.

Recording

• DVD-RW / R and CD-RW / R discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not be played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the player’s lens.

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

• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additional information using other DVD recorders.

• It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video mode with this unit on other DVD recorders. If you use the disc on other DVD recorders, reformat the disc using that DVD recorder.

• Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.

free

Copyonce

Copyprohibited

Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise)

After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it back in other players. (See page 32.) You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.

After finalising

• After DVD-R discs are finalised:

- A title menu is created automatically.

- Undo finalising is not possible.

- Additional recording or editing is not possible.

• After DVD-RW (Video mode) discs are finalised:

- A title menu is created automatically.

- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 32.)

- Additional recording or editing is possible if you undo finalise. (See page 32.)

• After DVD-RW (VR mode) discs are finalised:

- A title menu is not created.

- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 32.)

- Additional recording or editing is possible even without undo finalising.

Usable discs

✬✬✬: Most suitable, ✬✬: Can be used, ✬: Some functions are limited, —: Cannot be used.

Applications

Record TV programmes

Reuse by deleting the current contents

Edit the contents

Edit / Record from external equipment

Copy discs for distribution

Playback on other DVD equipment

Features

Rewritable

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto)

Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)

Can record 16:9 size pictures

Can record Copy-Once programmes

Can perform basic editing functions

Can perform advanced editing functions (Playlist edit)

* You can only play back DVD-RW disc recorded in

VR mode on VR-compatible discs.

DVD-RW

VR VIDEO

✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬

✬✬✬ ✬✬ —

✬✬✬ ✬ ✬

✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬

✬✬* ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬

Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes

Yes No N o

Yes Yes Yes

Yes No N o

Yes Yes Yes

Yes No N o

DVD-R

Note

• For details of the above functions and restrictions, see the further explanations in this Instruction Manual.

Formatting a disc

Choosing the recording format of a blank DVD-RW disc

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

When inserting a blank disc, the unit automatically starts to initialise the disc. You can also manually format a DVD-RW disc once it has been used. After formatting, you can record on the disc with the recording format selected in the Setting menu.

DVD-RWDVD-RW

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 If you select “Advanced Setting

Menu,” proceed to step 3. If you select “Easy Setting Menu,” proceed to step 4.

3 Select “Recording” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “DVD-RW Recording Format”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Video mode” or “VR mode”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

DVD-RW Recording Format

Video mode

VR mode

Video mode

DVD Player Compatibility mode.

VR mode

Editing possibility mode.

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Setting Auto Chapter

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 10 minutes by default) during recording. Using the Auto Chapter menu, you can set this function off or change the time period.

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Recording” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Auto Chapter” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming Auto Finalise Bilingual Recording Audio External input Audio

Video mode

10 minutes

Main Stereo

5 If you wish to set “Auto Chapter” off,

select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Auto Chapter

OFF

5 minutes

10 minutes

10 minutes 15 minutes

15 minutes 30 minutes

30 minutes 60 minutes

60 minutes

Recording

Note

• The recording format setting is effective only for DVD-RW discs. You cannot change the recording format for a DVD-R disc. DVD-R discs are always in Video mode.

• You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc. If you insert a disc that has been recorded before, the recording format cannot be changed even if you change it in the Setting menu.

• If a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc is inserted, the error message (“Disc Error”) will appear.

• A Playlist is created automatically during recording on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode.

If you wish to change the time period for Auto Chapter, select the required time period using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Reformatting a disc manually

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the disc by performing “Format.” By default it will be in Video mode. You can change this to VR mode using the Setting menu.

Note

• When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc are erased.

Insert a recordable disc.

DVD-RWDVD-RW

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],

Recording

then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Format” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

Format

Yes

Are you sure?

Yes

Selecting the Sound mode

This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.

You can switch between modes by pressing [AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as follows.

• During reception of bilingual broadcasts

Mode Audio output

Main

Sub

Main / Sub

Main audio from both speakers

Sub audio from both speakers

• Main audio from the left speaker

• Sub audio from the right speaker

Display on the

TV screen

Main

Sub

Main / Sub

Setting External input audio

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

When the external input audio is a bilingual broadcast, you can choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to record on a DVD.

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Recording” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

A popup window will appear and prompt you to confirm. If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.

5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

Formatting will start. If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.

6 Formatting is complete.

100% is indicated.

Note

• It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video mode with this unit on other DVD recorders. If you use the disc on other DVD recorders, reformat the disc using that DVD recorder.

• You cannot cancel formatting once it has started.

4 Select “External input Audio” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter Timer Programming Auto Finalise Bilingual Recording Audio

External input Audio

Video mode

10 minutes

Main

Stereo

5 Select “Stereo” or “Bilingual” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

External input Audio

Stereo

Bilingual

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Hint

• If you select “Stereo”: The audio will be recorded as “stereo audio.”

• If you select “Bilingual”: The audio will be recorded as “bilingual audio” (see next section for more detail).

Setting Bilingual Recording Audio

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can select either “Main” or “Sub” audio to record a bilingual broadcast in Video mode.

DVD-RDVD-R

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Recording” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Bilingual Recording Audio”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Main” or “Sub” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Bilingual Recording Audio

Main

Sub

Basic recording

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

Follow the steps below to record a TV programme.

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

1 Turn on the unit and insert a

recordable disc.

Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. This operation may take a few moments to complete.

2 Select the recording speed using

[REC SPEED].

Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See page 23.)

(See page 21.)

3 Select the desired channel to record

using [PR +/ buttons].

] or [the Number

4 Press [REC I] to start recording.

The ● mark will be displayed for 5 seconds.

To pause the recording, press [PAUSE p]. Press [REC I] to restart the recording.

5 Press [STOP S] to stop the

recording.

This operation may take a few moments to complete.

Hint

• You can change the channel while in the REC pause mode.

Note

• Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording.

• If the clock is not set, the date and time space next to title names in the Original or Playlist will be blank.

• You cannot mix two formats on DVD-RW discs. If you insert a previously recorded disc, changing the recording format is not possible even if you change it in the Setting menu.

• You cannot change the recording speed while in the REC or REC pause mode.

• It is possible to record video only in the PAL system.

Recording

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Note

• If you are recording onto a VR mode disc, both “Main” and “Sub” will be recorded regardless of your setting here. And when you play back, you can choose either audio format or a combination of both as your playback audio.

Checking the recording picture and sound quality

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

Before recording on a DVD, you can confirm the quality of the picture and sound with the recording speed you selected.

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

1 Make sure that the unit is in STOP or

REC mode and a DVD is inserted correctly.

2 Press [REC MONITOR].

The TV will display the programme and output the sound you are about to record in the quality of the picture and sound (determined by the recording

Recording

speed) you selected.

• If you want to change the recording speed (to improve the recording quality), press [REC SPEED] repeatedly. The recording speed is changed each time you press the button.

XP SP LP EP SLP SEP

• You cannot change the recording speed during recording.

3 Press [REC MONITOR] again to exit.

Hint

• If you press [REC MONITOR] while receiving the

bilingual broadcast, the sound to be recorded will be output.

One-touch timer recording (OTR)

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This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are recording onto has enough space remaining for the time you set.

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1 Turn on the unit and insert a

recordable disc.

Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.

2 Select the recording speed using

[REC SPEED].

Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See page 23.)

(See page 21.)

3 Select the desired channel to record

using [PR +/ buttons].

] or [the Number

4 Press [REC I] repeatedly until the

desired recording time (30 minutes to 4 hours) appears on the TV screen.

One-touch timer recording will start.

0:30

(Normal Recording)

OFF

4:00 3:30

• To change the recording length during one-

touch timer recording, press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired length appears.

• To cancel one-touch timer recording within the

specified time, press [STOP S].

Hint

• The remaining recording time will appear on the TV screen during one-touch timer recording. Press [ON SCREEN] to see it on the TV screen.

• The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display during one-touch timer recording.

• Unlike timer recording, you can perform the following operations during one-touch timer recording.

- Turn off the power.

-Use [REC I] or [STOP S].

Note

• You cannot use the pause function during one-touch timer recording.

• The unit will be turned off automatically under the following conditions.

- No space remains on the disc.

- If a power failure occurs.

• When an OTR finishes, the unit automatically turns itself off. If there is any timer recording in standby, the unit automatically switches to the timer-standby mode. Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to cancel the timer-standby mode to use the unit continuously.

1:00

Timer recording

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You can set the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also available.

• Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer programming.

• You can select the timer programming list by pressing [PROG] twice. In this case, continue from step 5.

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Insert a recordable disc.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 If you select “Advanced Setting

Menu,” proceed to step 3. If you select “Easy Setting Menu,” proceed to step 4.

3 Select “Recording” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Timer Programming” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The Timer Programming list will appear.

5 Select a programme that is not set

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Timer Programming

Date Start End CH Speed

- - -

1. — — —

- - -

6 Enter the date using [Cursor U / D],

then press [Cursor P].

Each time you press [Cursor D] at the current date, the timer recording mode will change as follows.

e.g., 1st January

01/01

Daily

M-F

(Mon.-Fri.)

W-SAT

W-FRI

7 Enter the time to start and to end

using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

8 Select the channel number to record

using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

To record from external input, select “AV1,” “AV2,” “AV3” or “AV4”.

9 Select the recording speed using

[Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

Press [ENTER] when all information required is entered.

Your programme setting is stored.

• To set another programme, repeat steps 5 to 10.

• To exit, press [SET UP] or [PROG].

• If the recording times of two or more programmes overlap, “Overlap” and overlapped programme numbers are displayed. (See pages 28 and 30.)

Timer ProgrammingTimer Programming

Date Start End CH Speed

- - -

Press [STANDBY/ON y/I].

The icon will appear on the front panel display and the unit enters to the timer-standby mode.

Note

• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear after step 4. Continue from step 5 in “Clock Setting” on page 19 before programming the timer.

•Press [Cursor L / P] to move the cursor in the timer programming menu.

(See page 21.)

13:0001/01 12:00 P01 XP

Recording

W-SUN

31/01

Checking, cancelling, or correcting the timer programming information

In the following example, No. 5 timer programming overlaps on No. 1 and No. 6 timer programmes. In such a case, you should correct the programme time to clear the overlap.

Timer Programming

Date Start End CH Speed 01/01 12:00 13:00 AV3 XP

- - -

01/01 12:30 14:00 P02 SP

01/01 13:45 21:00 P12 SEP

- - -

Recording

1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] so that the

No.1 6

Overlap

icon disappears from the front

panel display.

2 Press [PROG] twice.

Timer programming list will appear.

3 Check the information on the list you

will need.

4 To clear the timer programming,

select the desired programme using [Cursor U / D], then press [CLEAR].

To correct the timer programming

1)Select the desired programme using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

2)Correct the timer programming using

[Cursor U / D / L / P].

3)Press [ENTER] again.

5 Press [PROG] to exit. 6 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to return to

the timer-standby mode.

To check the timer programming in progress Press [PROG].

If the timer programming did not complete correctly

The error number appears on the timer programming list.

Timer Programming

Date Start End CH Speed

01/01 12:00 13:00 AV3 E1

- - -

The error programme will be displayed in grey with an asterisk and have an error number.

The error numbers indicate:

E1–E22, E37–E39: Recording error E23–E24: Unrecordable disc E25:•Copy prohibited programme

•Cannot record because of the NTSC / PAL60 signal is received.

E26–E28: Copy prohibited programme E29: Disc protected E30: Disc full E31: Already recorded 99 titles (Video mode) E32: Already recorded 99 titles (VR mode) E33: Already recorded 999 chapters E34: No space for Control Information E35: PCA (Power Calibration Area) full E36: Already finalised Video format disc E40:•There are some unrecorded parts due the

overlapped timer programmes.

•Recording did not start at the start time.

E41: Power failure E42: No disc The error programme will be deleted once you check the error in the programme list, or once you cancel the timer-standby mode and re-enter it.

Press [CLEAR] to erase the selected programme.

Note

• If a timer recording is proceeding, that programme is highlighted in red. In such a case, you cannot select any other programmes.

To stop the timer recording in progress

Press [STOP S] on the front panel of the unit.

Note

• [STOP S] on the remote control is not effective.

Timer recording using the SHOWVIEW® system

You can programme the timer using the SHOWVIEW programming numbers that are printed in your local TV guide magazine.

1 In stop mode, press

[the SHOWVIEW button].

• If the Timer Programming list is full, the Timer Programming mode is activated instead of the

HOWVIEW programming mode.

•Press [the SHOWVIEW button] again in the

HOWVIEW programming mode to switch to the

S Timer Programming mode.

2 Set the SHOWVIEW programming

number of the programme you want to record using [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].

ShowView System

Please enter a ShowView No.

---------

4 Select a recording channel using

[Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

Timer Programming

Date Start End CH Speed

Daily 7:30 14:15 P08

- - -

• If your local channel information is programmed in the unit’s memory, your local channel number appears automatically.

• If your local channel information is not programmed in the unit’s memory, “P– –” may appear.

• If you select the channel number using [Cursor U / D], it is stored in the unit’s memory.

5 Select a recording speed using

[Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

6 Press [SET UP] or [the SHOWVIEW

button] to exit.

Recording

3 Select the desired recording pattern

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

ShowView System

Once

Daily M-F Weekly

Once: To record a TV programme once, as you set. Daily: To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel everyday. M-F: To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel from Monday through Friday. Weekly: To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel every week.

7 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I].

The icon will appear on the front panel display and the unit enters to the timer-standby mode.

Note

• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear after step 1. Continue from step 5 in “Clock Setting” before programming the timer. (See page 19.)

• If the S

• If you enter the same S

HOWVIEW programming number is not

available, “Code Error” is displayed and the number will clear when you press [ENTER] in step 2.

HOWVIEW programming number previously

set overlaps with the one you entered and the channel is different, “Overlap” is displayed but the timer programming will be cleared when you press [ENTER] in step 3.

number and the recording pattern which you have already entered, the previously set programme will be overwritten.

number but a different recording pattern, it will be saved as a new programme and added to the timer programming list.

“Code Error” is displayed if:

• A past time is entered for start and end times.

HOWVIEW programming number cannot be

• The S decoded.

“Overlap” is displayed if:

• There is an overlap with a timer recording setting in different channels.

HOWVIEW programming

Hints for timer recording

• If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost.

• If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray, the icon will flash and timer recording will not occur. Insert a recordable disc.

• When all timer recordings are complete, the icon flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc, press [STANDBY/ON y/I], and then press [PLAY P] or [OPEN/CLOSE O].

• During timer recording or timer-standby mode ( icon appears on the front panel display), no operations on the unit are available. To make operations available, cancel the timer recording or timer-standby mode ( icon disappears).

• To cancel the timer-standby mode, press [STANDBY/ON y/I].

• If the Start and End times are same, the length of

Recording

the recording will be set for 24 hours. If the disc becomes full during recording, the unit will turn itself off.

• If two or more programmes overlap, “Overlap” and the overlapped programme number will appear on the display.

• If the Start time is earlier and the End time is later than the current time, the recording will start immediately after you turn the power off.

Priority of overlapped settings

The unit records programmes according to priority if timer programmes overlap.

If the starting time is same:

• The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has priority.

PROG. 1 PROG. 2

Actual recording

Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.

PROG. 1 PROG. 2

PROG. 2 recording will start after PROG. 1 recording is completed.

If the recording time is partially overlapped:

• The timer programming with the earlier start time (PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 1 will start after PROG. 2 recording is complete.

PROG. 1 PROG. 2

Actual recording

Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.

PROG. 2 PROG. 1

If the recording time entirely overlaps:

• The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not recorded.

PROG. 1 PROG. 2

Actual recording

PROG. 2

Note for DVD recording

• If the recording time of two programmes overlap, or the End time of a programme and the Start time of another is same, the first 30 seconds (at the most) of the subsequent programme are cut off.

If the End time of the programme currently being recorded and the Start time of the subsequent programme are same:

• If PROG. 1 is a DVD recorded programme, the beginning of PROG. 2 may be cut off.

PROG. 1 PROG. 2

Actual recording

PROG. 2PROG. 1

The first 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.*

* If the cut off time exceeds 1 minute, the error

number “E40” will appear in the timer programming list.

If programming has been made at the end of the programming (PROG. 1) currently being recorded:

• The timer programming set first (PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 3 will not be recorded.

PROG. 1 PROG. 2 PROG. 3

Actual recording

Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.

PROG. 1 PROG. 2

PROG. 2 recording will start after PROG. 1 recording is completed.

Settings for external equipment

Connection to external equipment

Video

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Connect the external equipment using either the input jacks, AV1, AV2, AV3 (Rear) or AV4 (Front). However, for AV4 jacks, you have to select S-VIDEO input or VIDEO input jacks depending on the connected devices. Use commercially available Scart, S-Video or Video cable and an Audio cable for this connection.

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1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Select Video” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Press [ENTER]. 5 Select the input jack type to be used

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

AV4 (Front)

Video In

S-Video In

Recording from external equipment

Video

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Before recording from external equipment, see page 15 for connection instructions.

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1 Turn the TV and the unit on, and

select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.

2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to open the

disc tray, then place the disc to record on.

3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the

disc tray.

4 Select the input terminal to which the

external equipment is connected. (AV1, AV2, AV3 o r AV4 )

To use the input jacks on the back of the unit, select the “AV1,” “AV2,” or “AV3” position by pressing [0], [0], [1] or [0], [0], [2] or [0], [0], [3] on the remote control or using [PR To use the input jacks on the front of this unit, select “AV4” position by pressing [0], [0], [4] on the remote control or using [PR

5 Select a recording speed using

[REC SPEED].

(See page 21.)

6 Press [REC I] on the unit to start

recording.

7 Press the PLAY button on the

external recording component.

8 Press [STOP S] on the unit to stop

recording.

Recording

• If you want to use VIDEO input jack (Composite), select “Video In”.

• If you want to use S-VIDEO input jack, select “S-Video In”.

6 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Note

• During recording, if a signal other than PAL is detected (such as NTSC), recording is paused.

Setting a disc to protect

DVD-RWDVD-RW

To prevent accidental over-recording, editing or erasing of recordings, you can protect them using the Setting menu.

Insert a recordable disc.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Disc Protect OFF → ON”

Recording

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The disc is protected.

Note

• The Disc Protect setting is available only when a disc recorded in VR mode is inserted.

• You can select only “Disc Protect ON → OFF” when a protected disc is inserted.

To cancel the disc protect:

• Select “Disc Protect ON → OFF” at step 3, then select “Yes.”

• If you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc Protect ON → OFF” will appear instead of “OFF → ON”.

Finalising discs

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You will need to finalise discs to play them back in other players. Finalising may take from several minutes up to an hour. (A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 15 minutes. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to 60 minutes.) A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalisation. Do not unplug the mains cable during finalisation.

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Insert a recordable disc before finalising.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Finalise” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

Finalising will start.

Finalise

Yes

To cancel finalising (DVD-RW only):

At step 4, press [STOP S], select “Yes,” then press [ENTER]. Finalising is cancelled and the unit switches to stop mode.

Auto finalise

Video

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You can finalise discs automatically when the disc space runs out if you set this in the Setting menu.

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Do you want to cancel ?

Finalising

If appears when [STOP S] is pressed, you cannot cancel finalising because the finalising has already reached at a critical point in its process.

If “No” is selected and [ENTER] or [RETURN] is pressed, finalising is continued.

You cannot cancel finalising a DVD-R disc once it has started.

Yes

10%

5 Finalising is complete.

Hint

• Finalising a disc in Video mode automatically creates a title menu.

• You can use the unit to record or edit a disc recorded in VR mode even after it is finalised. After you finalise a disc recorded in Video mode, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc.

• To reverse the finalisation of the disc, select “Undo Finalise” at step 3.

Note

• If you insert a DVD-RW disc finalised with this unit, “Undo Finalise” will appear instead of “Finalise”.

• DO NOT power off during finalising. This may result in a malfunction.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Recording” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Auto Finalise” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format Auto Chapter Timer Programming

Auto Finalise

Bilingual Recording Audio External input Audio

Video mode 10 minutes

Main Stereo

5 Press [ENTER]. 6 Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

7 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Note

• Auto finalise function is not available for discs formatted in VR mode.

Recording

Playing back discs

Information on playing back DVDs

Read the following information before you play back a DVD.

Playable discs

You can play back all the discs listed on the right. Before attempting to play back a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Colour Systems as described in this section. Discs that bear any of the logos shown below will be played back correctly in this unit. Other disc types are not guaranteed to be played back.

Colour systems

DVDs are recorded using different colour systems throughout the world. The most common colour system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU

Playing back discs

countries, is PAL. This unit uses the PAL system. However, it is also possible to play back DVDs using other colour systems, such as NTSC.

Disc Logo

DVD-Video

DVD-RW (VIDEO/VR mode)

DVD-R (VIDEO mode)

DVD+RW*

DVD+R*

CD-DA (AUDIO CD)

Region codes

This unit has been designed to play back DVDs within Region Two (2). This unit can play back DVD discs labelled with the following region codes only:

You cannot play back DVDs that are labelled for other regions. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play back the DVD in this unit. The number inside the globe refers to region of the world. A DVD labelled for a specific region can only be played back in the unit with the same region code.

ALL

VCD (VIDEO CD)

CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3, JPEG files)

CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3, JPEG files)

* There may be a disc which cannot be used or

played back.

is a trademark of DVD Format / Logo

Licensing Corporation.

DIGITAL VIDEO

Basic playback

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

MP3

JPEG

Hint for DVD playback

The contents of a DVD are generally divided into titles. Titles are sometimes further subdivided into chapters.

Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc

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DDVD+R

DVD+R

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DVD+RW

1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to turn on

the unit.

To play back a DVD, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.

2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to open the

disc tray.

3 Place the disc on the disc tray with

its label facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide.

7 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.

To eject the disc, press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to open the disc tray, then remove the disc. Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the disc tray before turning off the unit.

Hint

• For DVD-R (Video mode) and DVD-RW (Video mode) discs that are already finalised, a title list will be displayed instead of thumbnails.

• If you insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode and it has a Playlist, the Playlist is displayed.

• You can resume playback from where you stopped playing back the disc (Resume playback). See page 38 for details.

Note

• Some discs may start playback automatically.

Playing back a DVD-Video / CD / Video CD

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VCD

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing back

a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc.”

2 Press [PLAY P] to start playback.

Playback will start.

If you are playing back a DVD-Video or a Video CD, a menu may appear. See pages 36 - 37 for details.

3 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.

Playing back an MP3 /JPEG

MP3

MP3 JPEG

JPEG

Playing back discs

Disc tray guide

4 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the

disc tray.

5 Press [TOP MENU] to display the title

menu.

You can switch between the “Original” and “Playlist” in the VR mode using [MENU/LIST].

6 Select the desired title using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

Playback will start.

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing back

a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc.”

The file list will appear.

File List disc name

folder name 1

folder name 2 folder name 3 folder name 4 1 file name 1 2 file name 2 3 file name 1 4 file name 2

To exit the menu, press [TOP MENU].

1/2

2 Press [Cursor U / D] to select the

desired folder (group) or file (track), then press [ENTER].

If a file is selected:

Playback will start.

If a folder is selected:

The files in the folder will appear. Press [Cursor U / D] to select the track or folder you want, then press [ENTER].

•Press [PLAY P], [ENTER] or [Cursor P] to

move to any lower folders.

•Press [Cursor L] or [RETURN] to move back to

the folder above.

•Press [STOP S] to return to the first item.

Hints for MP3 / JPEG files:

• Folders are known as Groups, files are known as Tracks.

• Folders are shown with the icon.

• MP3 files are shown with the icon. Playback will start from the selected track and continue with each one after.

• JPEG files are shown with the icon.

• The unit can recognize up to 255 groups (or folders) and up to 255 tracks.

• The name of each folder and file can be displayed using up to 29 characters. Unrecognisable characters are replaced with

Playing back discs

asterisks.

• Unplayable groups and tracks may be displayed depending on the recording conditions.

• For MP3 file recorded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR), the unit may not display the actual elapsed time.

• If there are no files in the folder, “No Files” is displayed.

• High resolution or large-size JPEG files take a few moments to be displayed.

• It is not possible to play back progressive JPEGs (JPEG files saved in progressive format) on this unit.

• It is not possible to play back JPEG files of 2.2 MB or more.

It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications:

[MP3]

• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• Constant Bit Rate: 112 kbps to 320 kbps.

[JPEG] Size of picture

• Upper limit: 6300 x 5100 dots

• Lower limit: 32 x 32 dots

• Capacity limit: less than 2.2 MB

Note

• MP3 files cannot be recorded as digital sound using an MD or DAT deck.

• Files with extensions other than “.mp3 (MP3)” or “.jpg / .jpeg (JPEG)” will not be listed in the File List.

• Some folders or tracks listed in the File List may be unplayable due to their recording status.

• The File List displays only up to 8 folder and file names.

Playing back discs using the disc menu

DVD-VDVD-V

A DVD contains a disc menu, which lists the contents and enables you to customize playback. The menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, and chapter selection. Usually this information appears automatically when you start playback, but sometimes you need to press [MENU/LIST] to display the menu.

1 Press [MENU/LIST].

If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen.

2 Select an item using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

Repeat this step until all the features you want are set up or to start playing back the disc from the menu. The following operations are available.

[MENU/LIST] button:

Displays the DVD menu, which will vary among discs, and may be same with the Title menu.

[Cursor U / D / L / P] buttons:

Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.

[ENTER] button:

Selects the currently highlighted menu option.

[the Number buttons]:

Selects a numbered menu option (available on certain discs).

3 Press [MENU/LIST] to exit the disc

menu.

Note

• Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information accompanying the disc for details.

Hint

• During JPEG playback, press [Cursor P] or [Cursor L] to rotate a picture 90 degrees clockwise

or counterclockwise respectively. (Not available when the display menu appears.)

Playing back a disc using the title menu

VCD

DVD-VDVD-V

Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available on the DVD. You can start playing back such discs at a specific title.

1 Press [TOP MENU].

The title menu will appear.

If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen.

2 Select a desired item using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

The disc will start playing back at the title you selected. The following operations are available.

[TOP MENU] button:

Displays the DVD title menu which will vary between discs.

[Cursor U / D / L / P] buttons:

Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.

[ENTER] button:

Selects the currently highlighted menu option.

[the Number buttons]:

Selects a numbered menu option (available on certain discs).

3 Press [TOP MENU] to exit.

Note

• [TOP MENU] will not be available for some DVDs.

• Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information accompanying the disc for details.

PBC function for Video CDs

VCD

This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of the Video CD standard playback control (PBC) function. This enables you to play back interactive software using menu screens. Refer to the information accompanying the Video CD. Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can still enjoy playback of pictures and music from the CD. Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): “Pbc” will appear on the screen and display when playing back a Video CD with the PBC function.

Hint

• When playing back Video CDs with the PBC function, “Pbc” is displayed instead of the playing back time and current track indications on the front panel display.

Note

• Some operations cannot be performed unless the function is cancelled either automatically or intentionally by you.

• Operations that are not available when the PBC function is set to “ON” are indicated by the following symbol in this manual:

VCD

(PBC OFF)

Playing back a Video CD using the title menu

VCDVCD

Playing back discs

1 When playing back a Video CD with

the PBC function, the title menu will appear automatically.

2 Press [the Number buttons] to select

the desired title.

Playback will start at the selected title.

3 Press [RETURN] to go back to the

title menu.

Note

• While the on-screen display appears, you cannot perform steps 2 and 3.

Cancelling and Recalling the PBC

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD JPEG

VD-V

VD-RWW

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

MP3

function

Special playback

Insert a Video CD.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “PBC (Video CD only)” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

CD Playback Mode

Random Play Program Play

PBC(Video CD only)

Slide Show

Playing back discs

4 Select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D],

5 sec.

then press [ENTER].

5 Press [SET UP] to exit.

To recall the PBC function, select “ON” in step 4 above.

Resume playback

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

JPEG

You can resume playback from the point where you stopped it before.

Video

DVD+R CDCDCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD

(PBC OFF)

MP3MP3

1 During playback, press [STOP S].

The resume message will appear.

2 Press [PLAY P].

In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which you stopped it before. Even if you turn off the unit, you can resume playback at the same point after turning back on the unit.

To cancel the resume playback and start playing back the disc from the beginning: Press [STOP S] twice while playback is stopped.

Note

• For Video CDs, if you turn PBC on using the setting menu, the resume function is cancelled.

• For MP3 and JPEG files, playback will resume from the beginning of the track at which playback was stopped.

Note

• The default setting of “PBC (Video CD only)” is “ON.”

Fast forward / Fast reverse

DDVD-V

DVD-V DDVD-R

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

Video

DVD-RW

DVD+R CDCDCD VCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD MP3

MP3

1 During playback, press [FWD f] or

[REV r].

Each time you press [FWD f] or [REV r], the approximate speed will change as follows.

To output sound from DVDs during fast forward at x1.5 speed, set “Fast Forward with Audio” to “ON” for the “Playback” setting in “Advanced Setting Menu.”

Fast forward or fast reverse playback across titles (for DVDs) or tracks (for MP3) is not possible.

Normal

x20 x1.5 x20x5 x40x40

• For Audio CDs, approximate speed is fixed at x8 with sound.

• For Video CDs, approximate forward speeds are x1.5, x8 and x16, and approximate reverse speeds are x2, x8 and x16.

• For MP3 files, approximate speed is fixed at x16.

• To return to playback at normal speed, press

[PLAY P].

speed

playback

Hint

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

MP3

JPEG

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

• Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons as follows.

Forward (Approx. Speed): x1.5: x20: x40: Reverse (Approx. Speed): x5: x20: x40:

Skipping TV commercials during playback

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

To enjoy recorded programmes without any interruptions, press [].

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

1 During playback, press [ ].

Normal playback will start 30-second advanced point from the point at which you press []. Each time you press [], the start point will move another 30 seconds forward and playback resume automatically. You can press [] up to 6 times (180 seconds).

Pause

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

JPEG

Video

DVD+R CDCDCD VCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD MP3

MP3

1 During playback, press [PAUSE p].

Playback will pause with the sound muted.

2 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.

For JPEG files, playback will start from the beginning of the track.

Step by step playback

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

Video

DVD+R VCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD

1 During playback, press [PAUSE p]. 2 Press [B / F] repeatedly.

Each time you press [F], playback will go forward one frame (or step) at a time with the sound muted. To go backward one frame (or step), press [B].

Press and hold [F] to continue going forward. To continue going backward, press and hold [B].

3 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.

Note

• Only step by step forward is available when playing back Video CDs.

Slow forward / Slow reverse playback

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

Video

DVD+R VCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD

1 During playback, press [PAUSE p],

then press [SLOW

Each time you press [SLOW ] or [SLOW ], the approximate speed change as follows. (The sound will remain muted.)

x1/8 x1/16x

To return to normal playback, press [PLAY P].

] or [SLOW ].

Pause

/8x1/16x

Playing back discs

/2x1/4

Hint

• Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons as follows.

Forward (Approx. Speed): x1 / 16: x1 / 8: x1 / 2: Reverse (Approx. Speed): x1 / 16: x1 / 8: x1 / 4:

Note

• Only slow forward is available when playing back Video CDs.

Zoom

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

JPEG

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

Video

DVD+R VCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD JPEG

JPEG

1 During playback, press [ZOOM].

0:00:00 DVD-Video

Marker Setup

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

You can assign a specific point on a disc to return later.

Video

DVD+R CDCDCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD

(PBC OFF)

1.2

1.5

2.0

Four options are available, x1.0, x1.2, x1.5 and x2.0. These are displayed excluding the current zoom rate.

Hint

• You can also select the zoom function by pressing

[ON SCREEN]. In this case, press [ON SCREEN] first, select the icon using [Cursor L / P], and then press [ENTER].

2 Select the desired zoom factor to

zoom using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The zoom area is displayed.

Playing back discs

3 Select the desired zoom position

using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

Zoom playback will start.

Hint

• To exit the zoom menu, press [ZOOM] at step 1.

• To cancel the zoom function, select x1.0 using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Note

• If selecting a smaller factor than that currently selected, the zoom area is not displayed.

• You cannot slide the zoomed picture on some JPEG files.

1 During playback, press

[ON SCREEN].

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

Marker setup menu for DVD-Video mode

Marker setup menu for Audio CD mode

1 0:00:00

0:00:00 DVD-Video

Audio CD

3 Select the desired marker number

using [Cursor U / D]. When the disc reaches the desired point, press [ENTER].

The title (track) number and the time are displayed.

4 To return to the marker later, select

the desired marker number using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Hint

• To clear a marker, select the marker number you

wish to clear, then press [CLEAR].

• You can mark up to 6 points.

Note

• All markers are erased when you perform the following operations.

- Open the disc tray.

- Turn off the power.

- Record on a recordable disc.

- Change the mode between Original and Playlist.

(VR mode)

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD JPEG

Title / Chapter search

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

Using [B / F] buttons

Video

DVD+R

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

1 During playback, press [F] to skip

the current title or chapter and move to the next.

The unit moves to the next title or chapter one after the other.

To go back to the previous title or chapter, press [B] repeatedly.

Track search

CDCDCD

VCD

(PBC OFF)

Using [B / F] buttons

MP3MP3

JPEG

1 During playback, press [F] to skip

the current track and move to the next.

The unit moves to the next track one after the other. To go back to the previous track, press [B] repeatedly. The unit moves backward one track at a time.

Using the [ON SCREEN] button

1 During playback, press

[ON SCREEN].

Using the [ON SCREEN] button

1 During playback, press

[ON SCREEN].

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

for the title number is highlighted.

Searching for a Title:

3 Enter the desired title number to

search for using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].

Title search will start.

Hint

• Total number of chapters and playback time of the selected title are also displayed.

Searching for a Chapter:

3 Press [Cursor L / P] to highlight the

number displayed in the right side of the icon.

4 Enter the desired chapter number to

search for using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].

Chapter search will start.

Hint

• The title number and playback time of the selected chapter are also displayed.

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

for the track number is highlighted.

3 Enter the desired track number to

search for using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].

Track search will start.

Hint

• For Video CDs, you can perform the track search function in stop mode without turning PBC off manually.

Note

• During Random playback or Program playback, you cannot search the desired track.

Direct Search

CDCDCD

You can search the desired track directly.

Using [the Number buttons]

1 During playback, if the display menu

is not displayed, press [the Number buttons] to enter the desired track number.

Note

• During Random playback or Program playback, you cannot search the desired track directly.

Playing back discs

Time search

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD JPEG

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

Video

DVD+R CDCDCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD

(PBC OFF)

1 During playback, press

[ON SCREEN].

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

for the title or track number is highlighted.

3 Press [Cursor L / P] to highlight . 4 Enter the desired time to search for

using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].

Time search will start.

Hint

• For Video CDs, you can perform the time search function in stop mode without turning PBC off manually.

Note

Playing back discs

• During Random playback or Program playback, you cannot search the desired time.

• The title number and chapter number of the setting time are also displayed.

• Time search function is available only in the same track or title.

• If the time search is not available, – –:– –:– – / – –:– –:– – (or 0:00:00 / 0:00:00) is displayed.

Repeat / Random / Program playback / Slide Show

Repeat playback

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

JPEG

Video

DVD+R CDCDCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD

(PBC OFF)

MP3MP3

1 During playback, press

[ON SCREEN].

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

The Repeat mode menu will appear.

• You can directly access this menu by pressing

[REPEAT] also.

3 Select the desired option to repeat

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The selected repeat playback will start. The following operations are available.

Title:

The current title will be played back repeatedly. (DVD only)

Chapter:

The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. (DVD only)

All:

The current disc will be played back repeatedly. (DVD-RW (VR mode), CD, Video CD, MP3 and JPEG only)

A-B:

The A-B point will be played back repeatedly. (DVD, CD and Video CD only) When pressing [ENTER] while A-B is highlighted, A-B repeat is set.

•Press [ENTER] again to decide the starting

point (A).

•Press [ENTER] after setting point (A) to select

the ending point (B).

Track:

The current track will be played back repeatedly. (CD, Video CD, MP3 and JPEG only)

Group:

The current group will be played back repeatedly. (MP3 and JPEG only)

Hint

• To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” at step

3. The repeat setting is also cancelled when you stop playback.

Note

VCD JPEG

VCD

• You can only set A-B repeat playback within the current title (for DVDs) or current track (for Audio CDs and Video CDs).

• You cannot select “Group” during the random playback of MP3 files.

• For Video CDs with PBC function, repeat playback does not work while the PBC function is on.

Random playback

CDCD

VCD

(PBC OFF)

You can use this function to play back a disc randomly instead of in the recorded order.

MP3MP3

JPEG

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The CD Playback Mode menu will appear.

3 Select “Random Play” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Random playback will start.

Hint

• To cancel random playback, press [STOP S] twice during random playback. “Playmode OFF” appears on the screen.

• For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting will switch to off automatically during random playback.

Note

• During random playback, if you forward the track to the end, the playback speed of the next track will be normal.

• During random playback, you cannot use the search function except for the search with [B / F]. By pressing [B], you can return only to the beginning of the current track.

Program playback

CDCDCD

VCD

(PBC OFF)

You can programme the disc to play back in your desired order.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random

playback”.

2 Select “Program Play” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Program Play

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

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

Total 0:00:00

3 Select the desired track using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER] or [Cursor P].

4 Press [PLAY P] to start program

playback.

Hint

• To erase tracks you selected, press [CLEAR].

• You can make up to 50 track settings.

• To cancel program playback, press [STOP S] twice

during program playback. “Playmode OFF” appears on the screen.

• You may also select the desired track using [the Number buttons] at step 3.

• For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting will switch to off automatically during programme playback.

Note

• During programme playback, if you forward the track to the end, the playback speed of the next track will be normal.

• During programme playback, you cannot use the search function except for the search with [B / F].

Slide Show

JPEGJPEG

You can select the display time between 5 seconds and 10 seconds.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random

playback.”

2 Select “Slide Show” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select the display time using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Playing back discs

Note

• Large-size JPEG files take a few moments to be displayed.

Selecting the format of audio

VCD

VD-V

VD-RWW

and video

You can select the format of audio and video to suit the content of the disc you are playing back.

Switching subtitles

DDVD-V

DVD-V DDVD-R

Many DVD-Videos have subtitles in one or more languages. The languages available are usually printed on the disc case. You can switch subtitle languages at any time during playback.

DVD-RW

Switching audio soundtrack

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RWVRCDCD

When playing back a DVD-Videos recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you can switch among them during playback. When playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, you can switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R) or a combination of both (L / R). When playing back Audio CDs, Video CDs or MP3 files, you can switch among the left, the right channel, and stereo.

VCD

1 During playback, press

[ON SCREEN].

Press [AUDIO] during playback, and follow from step 3.

Playing back discs

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

3 Select a desired audio soundtrack or

audio channel using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

With a DVD-Video: Audio soundtrack will switch. Example: English → Spanish → French

MP3MP3

1 During playback, press

[ON SCREEN].

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

3 Select the desired subtitle language

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Subtitles are displayed in the selected language. If you select “OFF,” subtitles will disappear.

Note

• With some discs it is only possible to change the subtitle language from the disc menu. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU/LIST] to display the disc menu.

• If a 4-digit language code appears in the subtitle menu at step 2, refer to the “Language code” on page 64.

With a DVD-RW in VR mode: Audio channel menu will appear. Follow the step 4.

With an Audio CD, Video CD, or MP3 files: The Audio channel will switch. Example: STEREO → L-ch → R-ch

4 Select the desired audio channel

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The Audio channel will switch.

Note

With some discs it is only possible to change the soundtrack from the disc menu. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU/LIST] to display the disc menu.

Switching camera angles

VD+RWW

VD+R

VCD

DVD-VDVD-V DVD-VDVD-V DVD-RWDVD-RW

Some DVD-Videos feature scenes shot from two or more angles. The disc case is usually marked with an angle icon if the disc has multi-angle scenes.

Reducing block noise

DDVD+R

DVD+RW DDVD+R

1 During playback, press

[ON SCREEN].

The angle icon appears when a switching camera angle is available. (Available only when the angle icon appears in bottom right on the TV screen.)

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

The angle will switch each time you press

[ENTER].

Hint

• Even when the icon is not displayed, you can

select the angle if the currently played back title has at least two multi-angle scenes.

[ON SCREEN].

2 Select the icon using

[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

The Noise Reduction menu will appear.

3 Select the desired option using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

This function reduces noise in the playback picture. When playing back discs recorded in long time modes such as SLP or SEP, select “Type 1” or “Type 2.” “Type 2” is more effective. When playing back discs with a little noise, such as DVD-Videos, select “OFF.”

Video

DVD+R VCD

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-R

VCD

Playing back discs

Editing

Disc editing

You can edit a disc recorded using the PAL system. It is not possible to edit discs recorded using the NTSC system.

Guide to a title list

The title list enables you to check the titles recorded on a disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from the screen and easily edit the titles as you wish. The items on the title list are as follows.

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Editing

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6 5

7 4

1 To select a title recorded on the disc for editing,

move the cursor to the title and press [ENTER].

2 If the title is protected, the Protect icon will

appear.

• It is not possible to protect a title on the Playlist.

3 Arrow icons mean the title list includes a next or

previous page. Press [Cursor L / P] in the direction of the icon you wish to follow.

4 Available title editing menu items vary depending

on the disc and format types.

5 You can edit the title and details as you wish. 6 Time status bar of the recording.

• After editing, playback starts from this point.

7 The selected title from the title list thumbnails.

• The selected title is played back automatically.

8 Playback status of the current disc.

Title Delete

Protect

0:00:59

Editing discs in Video mode

You can edit the following disc items in Video mode.

• Deleting titles (See below.)

• Editing titles (See page 47.)

• Setting or clearing chapter markers (See page 48.)

Note

• After a disc is finalised, editing the disc or recording on the disc is not possible (except DVD-RW discs in VR mode).

• A Playlist is not available for DVD-R or DVD-RW discs in Video mode.

• It is not possible to edit a disc recorded in another video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.

Insert a recordable disc.

Deleting titles

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can delete titles you do not want to keep. In Video mode, recordable disc space of DVD-RW disc will increase when the last title on the title list is deleted. However, deleting the title will not change recordable disc space for DVD-R disc. In finalised DVD-R or DVD-RW (in Video mode) discs, you cannot select the title list because it cannot be edited once finalised.

DVD-RDVD-R

Note

• It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Title List” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Disc

Title List

Format Finalise

4 Select the desired title using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

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2 Select “Edit Title Name” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

A window for entering the title name will appear.

3 To enter the title name, refer to

“Guide to editing title names” on this

page.

Title List Edit Title Name

A B C a b c 1 2 3

@ ! ?

5 Select “Title Delete” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Title List

Title Delete

Edit Title Name Chapter Mark

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You cannot select “Chapter Mark” when a DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit. For DVD-RW discs in Video mode, you cannot select the chapter mark of the title which is less than 5 minutes.

6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The title is deleted.

Title List

Title Delete

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7 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Editing titles

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can edit the title names from this menu. The title names you edit will appear on the title list.

DVD-RDVD-R

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Deleting

titles”.

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When you finish entering the title name, press [ENTER].

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The name you edited becomes the title.

5 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Guide to editing title names

Step 1: Select the desired character set using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Step 2: Using the list below as a guide, press

[the Number buttons] repeatedly until the

desired letter appears.

Select

Press

ABC

––

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

• Characters set will be changed to the “@!?” automatically if you press [1] after you selected the “ABC” or “abc” mode.

abc @ ! ?

abc

def

ghi

jkl

mno

pqrs

tuv

wxyz

123

! ” # $ % & ’ ( )

+ , - . / : ; < = >

* ? @ [ ] ^ _ { | }

–

Editing

Note

• To delete letters, press [CLEAR] repeatedly. Press and hold [CLEAR] to delete all letters.

• To move on to the next set of letters, press [Cursor P].

• You can enter up to 30 letters.

• Unrecognisable characters will be replaced with asterisks (*). If you delete them, adjoining characters may change to asterisks (*) or other.

7 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

Title List Chapter Mark 5 minutes

Yes

Setting or clearing chapter markers

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can add chapter markers to a title. After a title is marked with chapters, you can use the chapter search feature. You can specify the interval of chapter markers for titles last more than 5 minutes.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Title List” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select the desired title using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Chapter Mark” using

Editing

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

6 Select the desired interval using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

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Chapter markers are added. If you select “OFF” at step 6, all the chapter markers are erased.

8 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Note

• You cannot select a chapter marker interval that exceeds the length of a title.

• The length of chapters may deviate slightly from the one specified at the step 6.

• A chapter marker may be delayed depending on the recording content.

Title List Chapter Mark

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OFF

5 minutes

10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes

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Editing discs in VR mode

For discs in VR mode, you can edit from the “Original” menu or the “Playlist” menu that you create from the original.

Original

Editing Original titles

in VR mode

Insert a recordable disc before editing.

Editing original titles

You can perform the following operations on the original titles.

• Deleting titles (See this page.)

• Protecting titles (See page 50.)

• Releasing titles from protecting (See page 50.)

Editing playlists

You can create a Playlist from original titles, and edit it to your preference without losing the original titles. You can perform the following operations on the Playlist.

• Deleting titles (See page 51.)

• Deleting parts of titles (Scene Delete) (See page

51.)

• Editing titles (See page 52.)

• Setting or clearing chapter markers (See page 52.)

• Setting pictures as thumbnails (See page 53.)

• Dividing a title (See page 53.)

• Combining titles (See page 54.)

• Adding titles to a Playlist (See page 54.)

• Deleting a Playlist (See page 54.)

Note

• After editing, titles will not remain as recorded originally. If you want to keep the original as it is, edit the Playlist to your preference.

Original

Playlist

Original

DVD-RWDVD-RW

When a title is deleted from an original list in VR mode, the available recording time on the disc will increase.

Note

• It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.

Deleting titles

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Original” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Disc

Playlist

Original

Format Finalise Disc Protect OFF ON

4 Select the desired title using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Title Delete” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Editing

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Title Delete

Protect

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6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The title is deleted.

7 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Note

• When you delete the original title, the corresponding part of the playlist will also be deleted.

Original

DVD-RWDVD-RW

To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the titles, you can protect them in the original menu.

Protecting titles

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Original” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select the desired title using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Protect” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Original

Title Delete

Protect

Original

Releasing titles from

protecting

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied.

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in

Original

“ Protecting titles.”

2 Press [ENTER].

Original Protect

ON OFF

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3 Press [ENTER] again.

The key icon will disappear from the title in the original list.

4 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

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6 Press [ENTER] again.

Editing

Original Protect

OFF ON

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7 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

To protect a whole disc (DVD-RW VR mode only):

Select “Disc Protect” from the Disc menu, then select “Yes.” Refer to “Setting a disc to protect” on page 32.

Hint

• The protected title is marked with a key icon in the original list.

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Playlist

Editing the Playlist in

VR mode

Note

• When you play back the disc of which the playlist is edited, select “Playlist” in the title menu.

Insert a recordable disc before editing.

Playlist

DVD-RWDVD-RW

In VR mode, even when a title is deleted from the Playlist, the original title will remain in the Original list. The recordable disc space to record will not increase.

Deleting titles

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Playlist” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select the desired title using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Title Delete” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Playlist

Deleting parts of titles

(Scene Delete)

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can delete a specific part of a title. Even when a title is deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain. The available recording time on the disc will not increase.

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in

Playlist

“ Deleting titles.”

2 Select “Scene Delete” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],

[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the start point, then press [ENTER].

Playlist Scene Delete

Start

End Preview Delete

Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] again to move to the end point, and press [ENTER].

Playlist Scene Delete

Start

End

Preview Delete

Editing

Title Delete

Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Title Dividing Title Combining

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6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The title is deleted.

7 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

The cursor will move to “Preview.” You can check the preview by pressing [ENTER]. The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the total and the elapsed time of the title, and the area selected for deletion is indicated in red during the preview.

4 Select “Delete” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The part of the title is deleted.

6 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Note

• You cannot select “Scene Delete” if the number of chapter markers in the Original or Playlist is more than 900.

• The recordable disc space will not increase after deleting parts of titles.

Playlist

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can edit the title names from this menu. The names you edit will appear on the title list.

Editing titles

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in

Playlist

“ Deleting titles.”

2 Select “Edit Title Name” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 To enter the title name, refer to

“Guide to editing title names” on page 47.

PlaylistPlaylist Edit Title Name

A B C

a b c 1 2 3 @ ! ?

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When you finish entering the title name, press [ENTER].

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The name you edited becomes the title.

5 Press [SET UP].

Editing

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

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3 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],

[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the point where you will create a new chapter marker. Or, use [B / F] to find a chapter marker that you wish to delete.

4 Select “Add” or “Delete” accordingly

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Playlist

Playlist Chapter Mark

Add

Delete

Chapter 2/ 2

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You cannot delete the first chapter of a title.

5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

PlaylistNoPlaylistNoPlaylist Chapter Mark Add

Chapter 2/ 2

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A chapter marker is added.

Yes

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Playlist

Setting or clearing chapter

markers

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can add chapter markers to a title. After a title is marked with chapters, you can use the chapter search feature. You can set a chapter marker anywhere you want. You cannot set more than 999 chapter markers in the Playlist.

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in

Playlist

“ Deleting titles.”

2 Select “Chapter Mark” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Adding a chapter marker:

If you select “Add” at step 4, a new chapter marker is created at the point you specified.

Deleting a chapter marker:

If you select “Delete” at step 4, the chapter marker you selected is deleted.

Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Playlist

Setting pictures as

thumbnails

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can set a picture as a thumbnail for each title. This helps you to remember the content of the title without having to play it back. The first picture of the title is selected as the default.

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in

Playlist

“ Deleting titles.”

2 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],

[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the picture you want to set as a thumbnail, then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Index Picture” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The picture is set as the thumbnail.

Playlist Index Picture

Yes

Playlist

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can divide a title into two new titles.

Dividing a title

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in

Playlist

“ Deleting titles.”

2 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],

[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the point where you wish to divide the title.

3 Select “Title Dividing” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],

then press [ENTER].

The title is divided into two new titles with the same title names. The thumbnail you set is reset to the first picture of each title.

Playlist Title Dividing

Yes

P8 EP

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5 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Note

• If a picture selected as a thumbnail is deleted by deleting a part of a title, the default picture is selected.

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5 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Note

• If a disc contains the maximum number of recordings (99), you cannot divide any titles.

• You cannot divide the titles if the total number of the chapters have already reached 999.

Editing

Playlist

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can combine two titles into a single title.

Combining titles

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in

Playlist

“ Deleting titles.”

2 Select “Title Combining” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select another title to combine using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor L / P],

then press [ENTER].

The two titles will combine into a single title.

Playlist Title Combining

Yes No

Yes

1+2

Wait for a moment.

Playlist

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5 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Note

• You cannot select the same title twice and combine it into a single title.

• If either one of the two original titles is deleted, the combined new title is also deleted.

Editing

Playlist

DVD-RWDVD-RW

You can add a title to the Playlist as you wish. You can add up to 99 titles to a Playlist (as long as the total number of the Playlist does not exceed 999 chapters).

Adding titles to a Playlist

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in

Playlist

“ Deleting titles.”

2 Select “Add New Title” using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

Playlist

3 Select the desired title using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

4 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Hint

• To delete a title from the Playlist, refer to “Deleting titles” on page 51.

• To delete the Playlist, refer to “Deleting a Playlist” on this page.

Playlist

DVD-RWDVD-RW

A Playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed.

Add New

Title

Delete

Playlist

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in

“ Deleting titles.”

Deleting a Playlist

Playlist

2 Select “Delete Playlist” using

[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

Playlist

Add New

Add NewAdd New

Delete

Playlist

Title

3 Select “Yes” using [Cursor L / P],

then press [ENTER].

The Playlist is deleted.

4 Press [SET UP].

Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc.

Note

• Deleting a Playlist will not increase the available recording time on the disc.

• When the disc contains 99 titles or more, or 999 chapters or more, “Add New Title” cannot be selected.

Add New

Delete

Playlist

Title

Changing the Setting menu

Tour of the Setting menu

The following table shows the items you can set and their default settings. Use the table as a reference for efficient operation.

Setting menu Menu items Default Function

Language setting

page 56

Display setting

page 57

Audio setting

pages 57-58

Parental setting

pages 59-60

Output setting

page 60

Disc Menu Language English Sets the disc menu language.

Audio Language Original Sets the audio language.

Subtitle Language OFF Sets the subtitle language.

OSD Language English

FL Dimmer Auto

Screen Saver 10 minutes

Digital Out PCM 48 kHz Sets whether sound recorded

Dolby Digital Stream

MPEG PCM

DTS ON

Dynamic Range Control ON

Fast Forward with Audio ON

Parental Lock

• Change password

Video Out TV System PAL Sets the TV system.

All

Sets the on screen display (OSD) language.

Sets the front display brightness.

Sets the idling time before the screen saver starts.

at 96 kHz is down sampled to 48 kHz or not.

Sets the digital audio output signal specification.

Sets whether DTS signal is output or not.

Compresses the sound volume range.

Outputs sound during fast forward playback.

Sets the DVD parental control level.

Sets and changes the password.

Changing the Setting menu

Note

• Changes you make to the Setting menu remain even after power to the unit is switched off or the disc tray is opened or closed.

Language setting

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Playback” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select the desired item using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If “Other” is selected, enter the appropriate 4-digit code using [the Number buttons].

Refer to the language code table on page 64.

Subtitle Language

Code Input

4 7 4

When you finish entering the code, press [ENTER].

5 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Disc Menu Language (Default: English)

Set the Disc Menu language.

Playback

TV Aspect Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language

Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Video Out

4:3 Letter Box All

English

Original OFF

ON ON

Disc Menu Language

English French

Spanish

German Italian Swedish Dutch Other

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

Audio Language (Default: Original)

Set the Audio language.

Changing the Setting menu

Playback

TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Video Out

4:3 Letter Box All

English

Original

OFF

ON ON

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated. If “Original” is selected, the audio language is the default of the inserted disc.

Audio Language Original

English French

Spanish

German Italian Swedish Dutch Other

Hint

• You can also change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD from the disc menu if it is available.

•Press [CLEAR] or [Cursor L] to erase numbers entered incorrectly.

Note

• You can only select the languages supported by the inserted disc.

• The Audio Language setting may not be available for some discs.

Subtitle Language (Default: OFF)

Set the Subtitle language.

Playback

TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Video Out

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

4:3 Letter Box All

English Original

OFF

ON ON

Subtitle Language

OFF

English French Spanish German Italian Swedish Dutch Other

Display setting

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Display” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select the desired item using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

OSD Language (Default: English)

Set the OSD language. See page 17 for details.

OSD Language

FL Dimmer (Default: Auto)

Set the front panel display brightness.

Display

OSD Language

FL Dimmer

Screen Saver

English

Bright

10 minutes

FL Dimmer

Auto

Bright

Dark

Audio setting

Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your audio equipment. This will only affect DVDs playback.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Playback” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select the desired item using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Note

• The Dynamic Range Control function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

Digital Out

Set the digital audio output.

Playback

TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language

Digital Out

Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Video Out

4:3 Letter Box All

English Original OFF

ON ON

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Proceed with either of the following steps.

Digital Out

PCM

Dolby Digital MPEG DTS

48kHz

Stream PCM ON

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

You can choose one from “Auto”, “Bright” and “Dark.” If “Auto” is selected, the display gets dark when the power is off.

Screen Saver (Default: 10 minutes)

Set the screen saver time delay.

Display

OSD Language FL Dimmer

Screen Saver

English Auto

10 minutes

Screen Saver OFF

5 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes 30 minutes

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

5 Press [SET UP] to exit.

PCM sampling (Default: 48kHz)

Digital Out - PCM

48kHz

96kHz

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

48kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible

with 96 kHz PCM, select “48kHz.” Sound recorded at 96 kHz is down sampled to 48 kHz.

96kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with

96 kHz PCM, select “96kHz.” Sound is sampled at 96 kHz.

Changing the Setting menu

Note

When playing back a disc with copyright protection:

• Even if you select “96kHz,” the sound is down sampled to 48 kHz.

Dolby Digital conversion (Default: Stream)

Digital Out - Dolby Digital

PCM

Stream

Settings for DTS (Default: ON)

Digital Out - DTS

OFF

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

PCM: Converts the Dolby Digital into PCM

(2 channel). If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with Dolby Digital, set to “PCM”.

Stream: Outputs Dolby Digital signals.

If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with Dolby Digital, set to “Stream”.

Hint

When playing back a DVD-RW disc recorded in VR mode:

• If the audio source on a disc is in Dolby Digital format, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” so that you can switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R), or a combination of both (L / R) using your amplifier / decoder.

Settings for MPEG (Default: PCM)

Digital Out -

PCM

Stream

MPEG

Changing the Setting menu

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

PCM: Converts MPEG into PCM.

If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with MPEG, set to “PCM.”

Stream: Outputs MPEG Audio signals.

If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with MPEG, set to “Stream.”

ON: Outputs DTS signals.

If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with DTS, set to “ON.”

OFF: No DTS signal is output.

If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with DTS, set to “OFF.”

Dynamic Range Control (Default: ON)

Set to “ON” to make the dynamic range narrower.

Playback

TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out

Dynamic Range Control

Fast Forward with Audio Video Out

4:3 Letter Box All

English Original OFF

Dynamic Range Control

OFF

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated. The Dynamic Range Control function is effective only with analogue audio connection.

Fast Forward with Audio (Default: ON)

Set to “ON” to output the sound during DVD playback at x1.5 fast forward.

Playback

TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control

Fast Forward with Audio

Video Out

4:3 Letter Box All

English Original OFF

Fast Forward with Audio

ONON

OFF

Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

5 Press [SET UP] to exit.

DVD-Videos Parental lock level

Some DVD-Videos feature a Parental Lock function. If the rating of the inserted disc exceeds the level you set, playback will stop. You must enter a password before the disc will be played back. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Playback” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Parental Lock” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Video Out

4:3 Letter Box

All

English Original OFF

ON ON

Parental level

All: All parental locks are cancelled.

8: DVD software of any grade (adult / general /

children) can be played back.

7 to 2: Only DVD software intended for general

use and children can be played back.

1: Only DVD softwares intended for children

can be played back.

A password is not yet set

Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D], then enter a new password using [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

If you select “No”, proceed to Step 5.

A password is already set

Enter the current password using [the Number buttons].

Parental Lock

Password Input

Note

• The parental lock function may not be available on some discs.

• It may be difficult to determine if some DVDs support the parental lock function. Be sure to confirm that the parental lock function operates in the way that you have set.

• Record the password in case you forget it.

Parental Lock (Default: All)

Set the Parental Lock level.

Change the Parental Lock level using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Proceed with either of the following steps.

Parental Lock

All

8 7

7 6

6 5

5 4

4 3

3 2

2 1

Change the password.

Parental Lock

Change Password?

Yes

Changing the Setting menu

Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D], then enter a new password using [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated. If you press [ENTER] without entering a password, you can set up without a password.

5 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Note

•Press [CLEAR] to erase numbers entered incorrectly.

• If you forget your password or you want to clear all settings in Parental lock, enter [4], [7], [3], [7] using [the Number buttons] at the option window. Your password is cleared and parental levels are set to “All.”

Changing Video Out system

Setting TV system

1 In stop mode, press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.

3 Select “Playback” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Video Out” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Press [ENTER]. 6 Select the desired system setting

using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

- TV System

Video Out

PAL

Auto

Changing the Setting menu

PAL: Outputs a modified PAL signal for viewing

discs recorded with the NTSC system on a PAL system TV.

Auto: Changes the video system (PAL / NTSC)

automatically according to the format of the inserted disc.

7 Press [SET UP] to exit.

Note

• With discs recorded using the PAL system, a PAL signal is output for viewing on a PAL system TV.

• Discs recorded with the PAL system cannot be viewed on an NTSC system TV.

• With discs recorded using the NTSC system, an NTSC signal is output for viewing on an NTSC or Multi system TV.

• With discs recorded using the NTSC system, select PAL to view on a PAL system TV.

Others

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment by you may eliminate the problem and restore correct operation.

Symptom Remedy

Power

The power does not turn on. • Check the mains cable is connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture. • Check signal cables are connected securely.

Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed.

TV programme picture does not fill the screen.

TV programme pictures are distorted.

TV channel cannot be changed. • Switch the TV input.

Playback picture is distorted. • Do not bring equipment that may cause electrical interference, such as a

The playback picture or TV programme from equipment connected through the unit is distorted.

Sound

There is no sound. • The disc is dirty or flawed.

Sound is noisy. • The disc is dirty or flawed.

Remote control

The remote control does not function.

• Check building circuit the breaker (in case of power failure) .

• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.

• If the setting menu display appears, press [SET UP] or [RETURN] to turn off

the display.

• Check connections to your TV. (See page 15.)

• Switch the input selector on your TV (to “AV1,” for example) until a picture appears on the screen.

• If the unit is connected to your TV via a VCR, or if it is connected to a combination TV / VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect the unit directly to your TV, try connecting the unit to your TV’s S-VIDEO input.

• Set channels with “Auto Tuning” from the screen menu. (See page 17.)

• Select the channel of a TV program using [PR

• Adjust the direction of the TV antenna.

• Adjust the picture (see the TV instruction manual).

• Place the antenna and the TV farther apart.

• Separate any bunched antenna cables and the TV.

• Check if the antenna cable is connected correctly. (See page 15.)

cellular phone, near the unit.

• If a DVD player, VCR or tuner is connected to your TV via the unit, the copyprotection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

• Check if all cables are connected securely.

• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

• Check if the input source setting on the amplifier is correct.

• Check if the recorder is in Pause mode or in Slow-motion Playback mode.

• Check if the recorder is in Fast Forward or Fast Reverse mode.

• If the audio signal is not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the Audio setting. (See page 57.)

• Batteries are exhausted.

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.

• The remote control is too far from the unit.

• There are no batteries in the remote control.

• The unit is not turned on.

• The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.

Others

Symptom Remedy

Playback

The unit does not play back the disc. • No disc is inserted.

Playback image freezes for a moment.

The unit does not play back the disc from the beginning.

The unit starts playing back the disc automatically.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-motion Playback cannot be performed.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

Angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD-Video being played back.

Recording / Timer recording / Editing

The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording.

Recording does not start immediately after pressing [REC I].

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

Recording does not stop immediately after you press [STOP S].

Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.

Timer recording is not possible. • Make sure icon appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not, press

Others

The unit does not operate correctly. • If static electricity or anything else causes the unit to operate abnormally,

The disc tray does not open when you press [OPEN/CLOSE O].

“Repairing” appears on the display. • If a power failure occurs or the mains cable is unplugged during recording,

• A blank disc is inserted.

• The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.

• The disc is not correctly inserted.

• The unit cannot play back certain discs (such as a CD-ROM). (See page 34.)

• The region codes on the DVD-Video and the unit are not matched. (See page

34.)

• Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about two hours until the moisture evaporates. (See page 3.)

• The unit cannot play back the disc if it was recorded on another recorder and not finalised. (See page 32.)

• During the playback of a two layered disc, the picture may freeze for a moment while playback switches from the first to the second layer. This is not a malfunction.

• Resume playback is activated. (See page 38.) Press [STOP S] twice.

• You have inserted a disc whose title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted.

• The DVD-Video features an auto playback function.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of those operations. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD-Video, DVD-R, or DVD-RW being played back.

• The DVD-Video prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.

• Try changing the language using the DVD-Video menu.

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD-Video.

• The DVD-Video prohibits changing the subtitles.

• Try changing the subtitles using the DVD-Video menu.

• You can change the angle only if the disc contains multi-angle scene. Angles can be changed only when the multi-angle scene appears on the screen.

• The DVD-Video prohibits changing angles.

• Try changing the angle using the DVD-Video menu.

• Set the TV input to “TV.”

• An unused DVD-R or DVD-RW was inserted. It takes a while for the unit to automatically format a DVD-RW.

• There was a power failure during recording.

• The unit’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 30 seconds.

• Reset the clock. (See page 19.)

• Unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet and plug it in again.

• The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.

• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority.

• It will take a few seconds for the unit to send data to disc before recording can stop.

• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority. (See page 30.)

• There was not enough disc space.

[STANDBY/ON y/I].

unplug the mains cable and plug it in again.

• It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc.

• This is because the unit is sending data to the disc.

finalising, formatting or editing (even after “Wait for a moment.” message disappeared), a repairing process will begin automatically when the unit is turned on next time.It may take several minutes up to about four hours.

*If the above remedies do not solve the problem, please call the service centre for help.

Error message Cause Solution

Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc.

Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region.

Parental Lock On The current selected parental level prohibits playback.

Recording Error This programme is not allowed to be recorded.

Recording Error This programme is not recordable in Video mode.

Recording Error Cannot record on this disc.

Recording Error This programme is not allowed to be recorded on this disc.

Recording Error This disc is protected and not recordable.

Recording Error Disc is full. (No area for new recording)

Recording Error You cannot record more than 99 titles on one disc. (The maximum is 99)

Recording Error You cannot record more than 999 chapters on one disc. (The maximum is 999)

Recording Error You cannot record on this disc as Control Information is full.

Recording Error You cannot record on this disc as Power Calibration Area is full.

Recording Error This disc is already finalised.

• An unplayable disc is inserted in the unit.

• The disc is upside down.

• Playback is not authorized in the region of the DVD-Video that you inserted in the unit.

• The current selected parental level in the setting menu prohibits playback.

• The recording function encountered a copy prohibited programme.

• Original source is in NTSC system.

• You are trying to record a copy-once programme onto a DVD-RW disc in Video mode.

• You are trying to record onto a disc that is unrecordable, or the disc status does not satisfy recording requirements.

• The disc is dirty.

• The disc is damaged.

• You are trying to record a copy-once programme onto a DVD-RW disc that is not compatible with CPRM.

• You are trying to record onto a disc that is set as protected in the Disc Setting Menu.

• You are trying to record onto a disc that has no space for recording.

• You are trying to record onto a disc on which the number of recorded titles has reached the maximum (99).

• You are trying to record onto a disc on which the number of recorded chapters has reached the maximum (999).

• This disc has no space to write Control Information when recording or deleting contents.

• When editing has been repeatedly performed, the control information area may become full even though the recording area has enough space.

• When recordings are performed repeatedly onto an unstable disc, this area may become full.

• Every time you insert a disc for recording, part of the disc's working area will be used.

• If you repeat this frequently, it will be used up quicker and you may not be able to record full 99 titles.

• You are trying to record onto a disc that is already finalised.

• Insert a standard disc shown in “Playable discs.” (See page 34.)

• Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.

• Insert a DVD-Video with region codes 2 or ALL.

• Check the Parental Lock setting. (See page 59.)

• You cannot record copy prohibited programmes.

• This unit cannot record an NTSC signal.

• Set “DVD-RW Recording Format” to “VR mode.” (See page 23.)

• Insert a recordable disc, and ensure the disc status satisfies the recording requirements. (See page 21.)

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

• Replace the disc.

• Insert a ver. 1.1 or ver. 1.2 DVD-RW disc (compatible with CPRM.)

• Remove the disc protect setting in the Disc Setting menu. (See page 32.)

• Insert a recordable disc with enough recording space.

• Delete unnecessary titles from an original list. (See page 49.)

• Delete unnecessary titles. (See pages 46 and 49.)

• This unit cannot delete the chapter markers in the original list. To delete unnecessary chapter markers, use other DVD recorders.

• Delete unnecessary titles from an original list. (See page 49.)

• Delete unnecessary titles. (See pages 46 and 49.)

• Insert a new disc.

• Release the finalising for the disc. (See page 32.)

* If you are still having trouble with the unit after checking all the Troubleshooting points, write down the error code

and the error description and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.

Others

Language code

Language Code

Abkhazian 4748

Afar 4747

Afrikaans 4752

Albanian 6563

Amharic 4759

Arabic 4764

Armenian 5471

Assamese 4765

Aymara 4771

Azerbaijani 4772

Bashkir 4847

Basque 5167

Bengali;Bangla 4860

Bhutani 5072

Bihari 4854

Bislama 4855

Breton 4864

Bulgarian 4853

Burmese 5971

Language Code

French 5264

Frisian 5271

Galician 5358

Georgian 5747

German 5051

Greek 5158

Greenlandic 5758

Guarani 5360

Gujarati 5367

Hausa 5447

Hebrew 5569

Hindi 5455

Hungarian 5467

Icelandic 5565

Indonesian 5560

Interlingua 5547

Interlingue 5551

Inupiak 5557

Irish 5347

Language Code

Lithuanian 5866

Macedonian 5957

Malagasy 5953

Malay 5965

Malayalam 5958

Maltese 5966

Maori 5955

Marathi 5964

Moldavian 5961

Mongolian 5960

Nauru 6047

Nepali 6051

Norwegian 6061

Occitan 6149

Oriya 6164

(Afan) Oromo 6159

Panjabi 6247

Pashto; Pushto 6265

Persian 5247

Language Code

Sindhi 6550

Singhalese 6555

Siswat 6565

Slovak 6557

Slovenian 6558

Somali 6561

Spanish 5165

Sundanese 6567

Swahili 6569

Swedish 6568

Tagalog 6658

Tajik 6653

Tamil 6647

Tatar 6666

Telugu 6651

Thai 6654

Tibetan 4861

Tigrinya 6655

Tonga 6661

Byelorussian 4851

Cambodian 5759

Catalan 4947

Chinese 7254

Corsican 4961

Croatian 5464

Czech 4965

Danish 5047

Dutch 6058

English 5160

Others

Esperanto 5161

Estonian 5166

Faroese 5261

Fiji 5256

Finnish 5255

Italian 5566

Japanese 5647

Javanese 5669

Kannada 5760

Kashmiri 5765

Kazakh 5757

Kinyarwanda 6469

Kirghiz 5771

Kirundi 6460

Korean 5761

Kurdish 5767

Laothian 5861

Latin 5847

Latvian; Lettish 5868

Lingala 5860

Polish 6258

Portuguese 6266

Quechua 6367

Rhaeto-Romance 6459

Romanian 6461

Russian 6467

Samoan 6559

Sangho 6553

Sanskrit 6547

Scots Gaelic 5350

Serbian 6564

Serbo-Croatian 6554

Sesotho 6566

Setswana 6660

Shona 6560

Tsonga 6665

Turkish 6664

Turkmen 6657

Twi 6669

Ukrainian 6757

Urdu 6764

Uzbek 6772

Vietnamese 6855

Volapuk 6861

Welsh 4971

Wolof 6961

Xhosa 7054

Yiddish 5655

Yoruba 7161

Zulu 7267

Glossary

Analogue audio

An electrical signal that directly represents sound. In contrast, digital audio can also be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio.

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (i.e., the screen is almost square). Widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as its height).

Chapter

Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on a DVD disc is usually divided into chapters. See also Title.

CM SKIP

This unit can skip TV commercials during DVD-Video playback. Once [] is pressed, the start point will be set forward 30 seconds and playback resume automatically. (You can press [] up to 6 times.)

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes (e.g. some satellite broadcasts).

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound using numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44 or 100 times a second for CD audio) by an analogue-todigital converter, generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analogue converter generates an analogue signal based on these numbers. See also Sampling frequency and Analogue audio.

Dolby Digital

A system developed by Dolby Laboratories that compresses digital sound. It works with stereo (2ch) or multi-channel audio.

DTS (Digital Theater System)

DTS is a Multi-channel surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. Both formats were developed by Digital Theater System, Inc.

Finalise

To make DVDs that have been recorded playable in DVD players. It is possible to finalise DVD-R / DVDRW discs with this unit.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

JPEG is a method of compressing still image files. You can copy JPEG files on CD-RW / R discs from a computer and play back the files on this unit.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

MP3 is a method of compressing files. You can copy MP3 files on CDRW / R discs from a computer and play back the files on this unit.

PBC (Video CD only) (Playback Control)

This function enables you to play back interactive software using a menu screen. See also Title.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

PCM is a format that converts audio into digital data. It is mainly used for Audio CDs and DAT. This unit can play back sounds as realistic as possible by converting even compressed Dolby Digital and MPEG audio to PCM.

Playlist

From this list you can play back contents of a disc in your desired order or in sequence. It is also possible to directly search for a specific scene.

Region code

Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play back discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions).

Sampling frequency

The rate at which sound is measured by a specified interval to turn it into digital audio data. The number of samples in one second is defined as the sampling frequency. The higher the rate is, the better the possible sound quality.

S-Video output

Video is output as the individual signals of colour(C) and luminance(Y), so a higher-quality picture will be displayed.

Title (DVD)

A collection of chapters on a DVD. See also chapter.

(Video CD)

The contents of a Video CD. When playing back a Video CD with the PBC function, the title menu will appear automatically.

Track

Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide the contents of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter. See also Chapter.

Others

Specifications

General

System DVD-Video, DVD-RW / R, DVD+RW / R, CD-DA, CD-RW / R

Power requirements 220–240 V ± 10%, 50 Hz ± 0.5%

Power consumption 25 W (standby: 5.0 W)

Weight 2.4 kg

Dimensions (width x height x depth) 435 x 66 x 244 mm

Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C

Operating humidity Less than 80% (no condensation)

TV format PAL B / G

Recording

Recording format Video Recording format (DVD-RW only),

Recordable discs DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable

Video recording format

Sampling frequency Compression format

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency Compression format

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Receivable channels

E2-E69

Note

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

Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R)

13.5 MHz MPEG

48 kHz Dolby Digital

Declaration of Conformity

This product complies with the requirement of the directives EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC

We declare that the following product:

DVD Video Recorder, Model DR-M70SEU

is in compliance with following Regulations.

EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020: 2002+A1:2003, EN61000-3-2: 2000, EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 EN60065: 1998 EN60825-1 Edition 1.2: 2001

Others

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