JVC DR-M70SEK User Manual

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

DR-M70SEK

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

STANDBY/ON

/ I

VIDEO

(MONO)

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

INSTRUCTIONS

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

LPT1081-001A

Before you start

Accessories Supplied

• Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries • RF 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.

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

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.

y/I].

DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

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.

Before you start

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

Connection to Power

Before you start

Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.

Mains Cord

This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance manufacturer is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug. If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to mains. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE

Important

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the plug. If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.

Maintenance

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.

Mains Supply:220 - 240 V 50 Hz - AC only

Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked with the letter “E” or by the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

FUSE

BROWN

BLUE

(Neutral)

OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE

(Live)

CORD GRIP

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

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

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

Selecting the TV aspect ratio ............................. 19

Recording ............................................. 20

Information on DVD recording ............................ 20

Formatting a disc ................................................ 22

Selecting the Sound mode ................................. 23

Basic recording .................................................. 24

One-touch timer recording (OTR) ...................... 25

Timer recording ................................................. 26

Timer recording using

the VIDEO Plus+® system ................................. 28

Settings for external equipment ......................... 30

Setting a disc to protect ..................................... 31

Finalising discs .................................................. 31

Editing ................................................... 45

Disc editing ......................................................... 45

Editing discs in Video mode ............................... 45

Editing discs in VR mode .................................... 48

Editing Original titles in VR mode ....................... 48

Editing the Playlist in VR mode .......................... 50

Changing the Setting menu................. 54

Tour of the Setting menu ..................................... 54

Language setting ................................................ 55

Display setting .................................................... 56

Audio setting ....................................................... 56

DVD-Videos Parental lock level .......................... 58

Changing Video Out system ............................... 59

Others ....................................................60

Troubleshooting .................................................. 60

Language code ................................................... 63

Glossary .............................................................. 64

Specifications ..................................................... 65

Declaration of Conformity ................................... 65

discs

Editing

Playing back

Playing back discs ............................... 33

Information on playing back DVDs ..................... 33

Basic playback ................................................... 34

PBC function for Video CDs................................ 36

Special playback ................................................ 37

Search................................................................. 40

Repeat / Random / Program playback /

Slide Show ......................................................... 41

Selecting the format of audio and video ............. 43

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.

VIDEO Plus+

You can set timer recording using the VIDEO Plus+ system by just entering the PlusCode number from a TV guide magazine.

system:

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 a commercially available 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/VIDEO Plus+ button

• Press once to display the VIDEO Plus+ 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 38.)

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 EN

U/LIS

N U

P RO

L E A

U D

R E P E A

O N SC

R EE

O P

E N /

L O S E

ET U

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.

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

Clock

Channel

DVD-RW Recording Format

Timer Programming

Auto Finalise

Disc

Advanced Setting Menu

1 Clock:

Set the unit clock.

2 Channel:

Set up auto tuning or manual tuning.

3 DVD-RW Recording Format:

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

4 Timer Programming:

Programme a timer recording.

5 Auto Finalise:

Set Auto Finalise to “ON” or “OFF”.

Video mode

6 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 screen 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 recorder. When you use a disc with other DVD recorder, format a 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 a commercially available Scart cable or 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.

To A e r ia l ja c k

Scart cable (not 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)

VIDEO

(AV3)

OUT

AV1 (TV)

ANTENNA

AV2 (DECODER)

OUT

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 (not supplied)

AUDIO IN

(AV3)

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

Audio cable (not supplied)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

Getting Started

AV output jack (Scart)

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.

AV2 (Rear)

OUT

ANTENNA

AV2 (DECODER)

AV1 (TV)

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

(AV3)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

(AV3)

OUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

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 30.)

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 57.)

• After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 57.)

• After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to “Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 57.)

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

S-VIDEO

OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

(AV3)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

(AV3)

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.

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.

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.

Auto Tuning Now

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].

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.

• Sorting of TV channels from P01 to P06 will be performed automatically as follows. P01: BBC1 P02: BBC2 P03: ITV P04: CH4 P05: CH5 P06: SKY NEWS

* If you are using a satellite receiver, turn it on and

select SKY NEWS before commencing tuning.

], or directly

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

01 - 10 IRA - IRJ, GAP

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.

• 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

Getting Started

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.”

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.

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.

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

)

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]. 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

16:9 Wide

All

English

Original

OFF

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.

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.”

This unit will automatically switch a compatible widescreen TV into widescreen mode when playing back the discs recorded in Video mode with this unit. To play back 4:3 recordings on a 16:9 TV, please select 4:3 mode on your TV.

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

Recording

• 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 31) 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.

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

free

Recordable Not Recordable

Note

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

• 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 DVD-RW (Video mode) disc formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder unless the content of the disc was also recorded with this unit.

• 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.

once

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 31.) 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 31.)

- Additional recording or editing is possible if you undo finalise. (See page 31.)

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

- A title menu is not created.

- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 31.)

- 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 N o No

Yes Yes Yes

Yes N o No

Yes Yes Yes

Yes N o No

DVD-R

Recording

Note

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

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