LG 9QKE40540 Users manual

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DR7923CMC.HA1ULL_RD0063E

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.

DVD RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: LRA-516

Call us and we will guide you through

your first recording,

for free.

1-800-243-0000

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

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION: CLASS 2M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Phone: 1-800-243-0000.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

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

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

SERIAL NUMBER:

You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No. ______________________________

Serial No. ______________________________

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instruc-

tions should be followed.

5. Do not use this product near water. – For example: near

a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

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

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

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

9. D

o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

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

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

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

14.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

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INTRODUCTION

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .7

Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .7

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Region code of the recorder and DVDs . . . . .8

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .9

What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .9

Card useable on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

HOOKUP AND SETTINGS

Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . .15

Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Jacks

.17

Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .17

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20

•Tuning Band Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

•To Add or Erase Channels from

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

• Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

• Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

• Factory Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

• Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

• Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle . . . . . . . . . .21

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

• Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . .22

• Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . .22

•Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . . .23

• Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

• Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

• Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

• DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• Record Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• DV Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26

• Disc Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

• Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

• Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

• Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

General Explanation of On-Screen

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Displaying Information While Watching TV . .27

Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .27

PLAYBACK

Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . .28-31

Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31

• Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Moving to another CHAPTER / TRACK .28

• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

•Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

•Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Changing the Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . .30

• Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . .30

• 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Instant Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• PIP(Picture in Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle . . . . . .32

About DivX movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Playing an Audio CD or MP3 / WMA files

.33-34

Audio CD and MP3 / WMA file Features . . . .33

• Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Repeat Track/All/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Program Playback with Audio CD and

MP3 / WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . .34

Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36

• Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

• Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

• Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

•To rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

•To listen to music while slide show

simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

About JPEG image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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RECORDING

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Checking the Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . .38

To Extend the Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . .38

To Pause the Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

To record one TV program while watching

another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-40

Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . .39

Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .40

Recording from External Components . . . . .40

Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Before DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . .41

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

EDITING

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .42

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .43

Titles, Chapters and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . .43

About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ . . . . . . . .43

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Adding Additional Title / Chapters to the

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Deleting an Original or Playlist Title /

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Divide One Title Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .47

Hide a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

REFERENCE

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53

Reset the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55

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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage.

Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-

tures.

Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task

easier.

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

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode DVD+RW disc DVD-R disc DVD+R disc DVD-Video disc DivX files Video CDs Audio CDs MP3 files WMA files JPEG files

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or the disc.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

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

Storing Discs

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

Cleaning Discs

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

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

JPEG

WMA

MP3

ACD

VCD

DivX

DVD

-R

+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

Introduction

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs/tapes and internal parts.

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Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable)

 DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.  These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the

same Disc.

[VR mode]

 Recordings can be extensively edited  Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

[Video mode]

 Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)  Limited editing features

DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)

 These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.  DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.  Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)  Limited editing features

DVD+RW (DVD+ ReWritable)

 These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the

same Disc.

 Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)  The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.  Recordings can be edited the title/chapter

DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)

 These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any

more.

 Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)  Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added

chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

DVD+R DL (DVD + Recordable; Double Layer)

 These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or edit it any

more.

 Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up to 8.5GB

of video on a single DVD+R DL disc.

 Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)  Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added

chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD+R(DL)

SONY (8x, 16x) SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x) Victor (1x, 4x) SONY (2.4x) Mitsubishi (2.4x)

TDK (4x, 8x) TDK (4x) Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x) TDK (2.4x) Maxell (2.4x)

Verbatim (4x, 8x) Mitsubishi (4x, 8x) VerbatimTDK (2x) Ricoh (2.4x) -

Panasonic (2x, 4x) Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x) Mitsubishi (2x) HP (2.4x, 4x) -

---Philips (4x) -

Introduction

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Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

 Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

 VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

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

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

 CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.

Notes:

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some

CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

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

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

• Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW)

may not be playable.

• DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD

Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are

cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

Region code of the recorder and DVDs

This recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of the recorder can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.

ALL

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Restrictions on video recording

•You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVDVideo discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed onscreen.

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

What is ‘CPRM’?

CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. This Recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVDRW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

• Recording equipment should be used only for law-

ful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notice for Progressive Scan Use

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

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Card useable on this unit

• Compact Flash Card (CF)

• Micro Drive (MD)

• Secure Digital Card (SD)

• Multi Media Card (MMC)

• SmartMedia Card (SMC)

•

xD-Picture Card (xD)

• Memory Stick (MS)

• Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro)

• Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32

• Only use the memory cards recommended above.

Regarding Write Protect

For cards that have a write protect switch, if the switch is on it will not be possible to write or erase the card.

Inserting/Removing the Memory Card

Inserting the card: Insert straight-in until it fits into

place. Removing the card: Withdraw the card carefully.

Notes:

 Keep the memory card out of reach of children. If

swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

 Some memory card may not work in this recorder,

depending on the formatting.



Do not extract the memory card in operating (play, copy, etc.).

Using Memory Card

1. Insert a memory card.

2. Press MEMORY on the Remote Control while in the DVD Tuner mode. The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on the TV screen.

3. Use v/V to select the desired Memory Card slot then press ENTER. The Photo or Music menu appears on the TV screen.

4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Photo or Music menu for memory card.

Note:

For details on each operation item, refer to relevant pages.

Insert CF or MD card Insert SD, MMC, SMC,

xD, MS, or MS-Pro card

About the Remote Control

Operation Range

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the

remote sensor.

Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of

the remote sensor.

Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two (R03/AAA) size batteries with 3 and # aligned correctly.

Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.

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Disc-related terms

DVD +R (Double Layer)

Double layer recording technology offers two recordable layers on a single DVD disc, providing nearly double the capacity of 4.7GB single layer DVDs. The greatest, most valuable benefit of double layer recording technology is increased capacity. Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to burn up to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.

DVD ±R / DVD ±RW

DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold

4.7 GB and double-sided discs hold twice as much.

VCD (Video CD)

A VCD holds up to 74 minutes (650 MB disc) or 80 minutes (700 MB disc) of MPEG-1 full-motion video along with quality stereo sound.

MPEG

MPEG is an international standard for video and audio compression. MPEG-1 is used in encoding video for VCD and provides for multichannel surround sound coding such as PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio.

MP3

MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital audio files that yields very high near-CD quality.

WMA

Windows media audio file. A type of coding / decoding developed by Microsoft Corp.

JPEG

Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed file format that allows you to save images with no limit on the number of colors.

DivX

DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression standard for video.You will be able to play DivX movies using this recorder.

PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only)

Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) version 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact with the system via menus, search functions, or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played if they are included in the disc. Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1) operate in the same way as audio CDs.

Title (DVD video discs only)

A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc. For example the main feature could be title 1, a documentary describing how the film was made could be title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3. Each title is assigned a reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD video discs only)

A chapter is a segment of a title such as a scene in a film or one interview in a series. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.

Scene (VCD)

On a video CD with PBC (playback control) functions, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling you to locate the scene you want. A scene is composed of one or several tracks.

Track

A distinct element of audiovisual information, such as the picture or sound track for a specific language (DVD), or a musical piece on a video or audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want. DVD discs allow one track of video (with multiple angles) and several tracks of audio.

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a POWER button

Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.

b N (PLAY)

To play back a disc or tape.

c x (STOP)

Stops playback.

d z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

e CH (v / V)

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

f Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

g Z OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc tray.

h Display window

Shows the current status of the recorder.

REC: The recorder is recording.

TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner

mode.

: Indicates when the recorder is in timer

recording or a timer recording is programmed.

: Indicates clock, total playing

time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.

i Remote Sensor

Point the Recorder Remote Control here.

j AV 2 IN

- VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

- S-VIDEO IN

Connect the S-Video output of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

k DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

l PIP

Selects PIP function on or off.

m MEMORY CARD Slot 1

Insert a memory card (CF/MD).

n MEMORY CARD Slot 2

Insert a memory card (SD/MMC/SMC/xD/MS/MS Pro).

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Introduction

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects

numbered options in a menu.

b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down):

Selects menu options.

A-B: Repeats sequence between two

points (A and B)

AUDIO: Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD).

INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN).

CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording.

CH v / V (up/down): Scans up or down through memorized channels.

CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List or a mark on the Marker Search menu.

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.

ENTER

- Confirms menu selections.

- Displays information while viewing a TV program.

INSTANT SKIP : Skips 15 seconds forward on the disc (about the length of a typical TV: commercial).

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title List or Playlist menu.

OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens or closes the disc tray.

PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

PIP: Selects PIP function on or off.

PLAY (N): Starts playback. POWER: Switches the Recorder

ON and OFF. z REC: Starts recording. Press

repeatedly to set the recording time.

REC MODE: Selects the recording mode (HQ, SQ, LQ or EQ).

REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track, title, all.

RETURN (O)

- Removes the menu.

- Displays the menu of a video CD with PBC.

SCAN (m / M): Search backward or forward.

SEARCH: Displays Marker Search menu.

SETUP: Accesses or removes the Setup menu.

SKIP (. / >): Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.

STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.

SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language.

THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Title List or Chapter List menu.

TIMER REC: Displays Timer Record menu.

TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

TV/DVD: To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner.

TV Control Buttons

See page 50.

ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image.

Remote Control

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a ANT.IN

Connect the antenna to this terminal.

b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with audio inputs.

c VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with video inputs.

d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE

SCAN (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

e Cooling fan

f AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

g RF. OUT

Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.

h S-VIDEO OUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

i AUDIO IN (Left/Right)

Connect the audio output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).

j VIDEO IN

Connect the video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).

k AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with audio inputs.

l COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

m OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

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Rear Panel

Hookup and Settings

Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection information.

Notes:

• Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

• Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

• The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away from each

other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

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Connecting an

Antenna

or Cable TV

Antenna:

Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANT.IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the Recorder.

Cable TV:

If your cable connection has no converter or descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the Recorder. If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the converter, and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the converter to the ANT.IN on your Recorder. This cable hookup permits both TV and Recorder operation.

To view or record a CATV channel

1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH 3 or 4).

2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable output channel. (Example: CH3)

3. Select a channel using the cable converter.

Notes:

•

With this connection, you cannot record one program while viewing another.

• If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not

necessary to do Auto Channel Set.

Connections to your TV

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

RF coaxial connection

Connect the RF.OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R).

How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel

1. When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold

CH (V/v) on the front panel for more than five seconds. [ch03] or [ch04] appears in the display window.

2. Press CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel

(ch03 or ch04).

3. Tune the TV to this channel.

Video connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V).

Note:

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

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional S-Video cable (S).

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Rear of the recorder

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO  INPUT

Rear of TV

A V C

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO 

INPUT

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Settings

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Component Video / Progressive Scan connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.

Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Notes:

• Set Progressive Scan option to [ON] in the setup menu, see page 20.

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

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

• When you use Component Video signal, set the Progressive Scan to [OFF] on the setup menu.

Audio connection

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables (A).

Connection to an

Amplifier

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied.

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks ( OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) audio cable.

2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 22).

Digital Multi-channel sound

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

Caution:

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

Notes:

• 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.

• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

•To see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO.

• This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digital audio outputs.

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

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

Rear of the recorder

AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

Amplifier (Receiver)

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Connecting to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Jacks

Connect the input jacks (INPUT1, INPUT2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.

Note:

If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.

Note:

This jack is for connection to DV Digital Camcorder only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks.

Hookup and

Settings

Jack panel of Accessory Component

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

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AUDIO 

OUTPUT

VIDEO 

OUTPUT

DV Digital Camcorder

DV

IN/OUT

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Front of 

the recorder

Front of the recorder

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Initial Settings

In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings.

General Operation

1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears.

2. Use v / V to select the desired option.

3. While the desired item is selected, press B to

move to the second level.

4. Use v / V to select the second desired option.

5. Press B to move to the third level.

6. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press

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

7. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Tuning Band Select

1. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B .

2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or CATV) option then press ENTER. TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels. CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive channels.

Auto Channel Set

Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system as shown on page 15. This Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 1469 and CATV channels 1-125.

1. Select the [Tuning Band] option.

2. Use B / v / V to select the [Start] icon.

3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

Note:

After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete, make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV or CATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1~3 as shown previous (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct Tuning Band (TV or CATV).

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To Add or Erase Channels from Memory

This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually.

1. Select the [Ch. Edit] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

[Edit] icon is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu appears.

4. Use v / V or number buttons to select a channel to add or delete then press B. [Add] or [Delete] icon is highlighted.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

6. Repeat steps 4-5 to add or erase additional channels.

7. Press SETUP or RETURN (O) to exit the menu.

Clock Set

1. Select the [Clock Set] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

Auto

The Auto option is set at the factory. In the Auto option, the Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.

1. Use b/B to choose the option and use v/V to

change the setting. [Band] Select the band. [PBS Ch.] Select the channel. [Time Zn.] Choose your time zone.

When Timezone is set to Auto, the Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting.

[Daylight Saving] Choose the Daylight Savings.

When it is set to Auto, the Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting.

2. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

Note :

The Auto Clock Feature enables the Recorder to set up the clock when the Recorder is turned off.

Manual

If your local TV station does not send date and time information, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock manually.

1. Enter the necessary information for year, date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

2. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

3. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

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Settings

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TV Aspect

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

 [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen

TV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] below.

 [16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screen

TV or TV with a wide mode function.

Display Mode

Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect].

 [Letter Box] Displays a wide picture with bands on

the upper and lower portions of the screen.

 [Pan Scan] Automatically displays a wide picture on

the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering.

[ON] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE

SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal.

[OFF] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE

SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the Recorder to a standard (analog) television.

Caution

Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the Recorder. First, remove the disc in the Recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

PBC

PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special menus and navigation features that are available on some Video CDs.

 [ON] Video CDs are played according to the PBC,

if available.

 [OFF] Video CDs are played the same way as

Audio CDs.

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Power Save Mode

Set Power Save Mode to [ON] to place your Recorder into an economic power save mode.

Factory Set

You can reset the Recorder to its original factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating, Password and Area Code)

1. Select the [Factory Setting] option.

2. Press B to select [SET] then press ENTER.

The Initialize menu will appear.

3. Select [OK] and press ENTER.

Language Settings

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and information display.

Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle

 [Original]Refers to the original language in which

the disc was recorded.

 [Others] To select another language, press number

buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 51). If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

 [OFF] (for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.

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Audio Settings

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

 [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the

recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

 [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when con-

nected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.

 [OFF] (for DTS): If you select [OFF], the DTS signal

is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.

Sampling Frequency

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will pass each type of signal through without any further processing.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.

Vocal

Set Vocal to [ON] only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into normal stereo sound.

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Lock (Parental Control) Settings

Rating

Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the area. DVD video discs may or may not respond to the parental control setting if the Area code of the disc is set wrongly. Some discs offer more suitable scenes as an alternative. Ratings are area dependent. The parental control feature allows you to block access to scenes below the rating you input, thereby preventing your children from being able to view material you believe is unsuitable.

1. Select [Rating] option then press B.

2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created.

If you have not yet entered a security code you are prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code and press

ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify.

If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR.

3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons.

[1]-[8] : Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

[No Limit] : If you select [No Limit], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

5. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to activate parental control.

Note:

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

Set Password

You can enter or change password.

1. Select [Set Password] option then press B.

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating]. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code then

press ENTER.

Input it again to verify.

3. Press SETUP to exit the menu.

If you forget your password

If you forget your password you can clear it using the following steps:

1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.

2. Input the 6-digit number [210499]. The message

appears, select [OK] then press ENTER. The security code is cleared.

3. Enter a new code as described above.

Area Code

Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the reference chapter (see p. 54).

1. Select [Area Code] option then press B.

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating].

3. Select the first character using v / V buttons.

4. Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the

second character using v / V buttons.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code

selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

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DivX Registration Code

We provide you the DivX®VOD (Video On Demand registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX

VOD service.

For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1. Select [DivX(R) VOD] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Enter] is selected and the registration code will appear.

3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from Divx

VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on this unit.

Note:

All the downloaded videos from DivX

VOD can only

be played back on this unit.

Recording Settings

Record Mode Set

You can set the picture quality for recording; HQ (High Quality), SQ (Standard Quality), LQ (Low Quality), EQ (Extend Quality).

1. Select [Rec Mode Set] option then press B.

2. Use v / V to select a desired Record Mode (HQ,

SQ, LQ or EQ).

3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

Record Aspect

When DVD recording, you can set the recording aspect ratio to suit the material you’re recording (16:9 or 4:3).

DV Recording Audio

You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting. On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used.

Auto Chapter

During recording, chapter markers are added automatically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 15 minutes. To turn off automatic chapter marking, select [None].

DivX

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Disc Settings

Disc Format

If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc.

• DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode.

• DVD-RW: The Initialize menu will appear. Select [VR Mode] or [Video Mode] then press ENTER.

• DVD+R(DL): The Initialize menu will appears. Select [Yes] then press ENTER.

• DVD+RW: The recorder initialize the disc to DVD+RW mode.

Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW from the Setup menu as below.

1 Select the [Disc Format] option then press B.

[Start] icon is highlighted.

2 Press ENTER.

• In case of DVD-RW, use b / B to select a

desired Disc Initialize Mode (VR Mode or Video Mode) then press ENTER.

• In case of DVD+RW, use b / B to select [OK],

and press ENTER. It takes a few moments to format the disc.

Caution

If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be erased.

Finalize

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE.

Caution

Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc except DVD+RW. However, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option.

1. Select [Finalize] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected. Finalize menu appears.

3. Select [OK] then press ENTER. The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

Notes:

• Finalization can take up to 3-4 minutes or more depending on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

• DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to finalize.

Tips

• If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized, you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosing Unfinalize from the Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and rerecord onto the disc.

•You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R disc.

• If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].

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Settings

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Disc Label

Use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.

 The disc label can be up to 32 characters long.  For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will

see only a limited character set.

1. Select the [Disc Label] option then press B.

[Edit] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 46.

Disc Protect

When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set to [ON] to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select [OFF].

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General Explanation of

On-Screen Display

Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs,

is displayed, action prohibited or not available.

Displaying Information While Watching TV

While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen.

Changing TV Audio Channel

Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Secondary Audio Program (SAP). You can change the TV audio. Press AUDIO repeatedly to change the TV audio, according to Broadcast audio signal as shown below.

• STEREO+SAP Audio Signal Stereo → SAP → Mono → Stereo

• STEREO Audio Signal Stereo → L → R → Mono → Stereo

• SAP Audio Signal Mono → SAP → Mono

• MONO Audio Signal Mono

The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.

• If SAP is selected, but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, you will still hear the main audio (Mono or Stereo) channel.

• If the sound is poor quality when set to Stereo, you can often improve it by changing to Mono.

• When an external input is selected, the audio channel can be switched only to Stereo.

Displaying Disc Information on-screen

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

1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback information. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

2. You can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.



[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 28)



[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (page 28)



[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 29)



[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 30)



[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 30)



[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (page 30)



[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 30)

Note:

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

Hookup and

Settings

Indicates channel number and audio

signal (STEREO, MONO) received

by the tuner.

Indicates current date and time.

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Playing a DVD or V

ideo CD

Playback Setup

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray.

Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.

2. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray.

Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY (N).

In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.

Use the bB v Vbuttons to select the title/chap- ter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.

Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view and press RETURN to return to the menu screen. Menu settings and operating procedures may differ. Follow the instructions on each menu screen. You may also set PBC to Off (See page 20).

3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x).

The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “

x” appears on the screen briefly.

Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes automatically and unit turns off.

Notes:

• If parental control is set and the disc is not within the rating settings you must input the password. (See [Rating] on page 20).

• DVDs may have a region code. Your Recorder will not play discs that have a region code different from your Recorder. The region code for this player is 4 (four).

• Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the Remote Control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu.

Moving to another TITLE

When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title: Press DISPLAY then use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select a title number.

Moving to another CHAPTER / TRACK

When a title on a disc has more than one chapter or a disc has more than one track, you can move to another chapter/track as follows:

• Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback

to select the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track.

• Press SKIP (.) twice in quick successions to

step back to the previous chapter/track.

•To go directly to any chapter/track during

playback, press DISPLAY twice and use v / V to select the chapter or track (for Video CD) icon.

Input the chapter/track number or use b / B.

Note:

On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off in the Setup menu to use this function (See page 20).

1. Press SCAN (m or M) during playback.

2. Press SCAN (

m or M) to select the required

speed. (forward and backward) ; DivX, DVD ; 4 steps Video CD; 3 steps

3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N).

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.

Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly.

2. To exit still motion mode, press PLAY (N).

Tips:

• You can advance or back up the picture frame-by-

frame by pressing b / B repeatedly during PAUSE mode.

• The picture frame-by-frame in reverse is not avail-

able for Video CD.

DVD+R-R+RW-RW

Video

-RW

VCD

DVD

Playback

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Slow Motion

1. Press SCAN (m or M) during pause mode.

2. Use the SCAN (m or M) to select the required

speed. DVD; 4 steps (forward and backward) DivX; 4 steps (forward only) Video CD; 3 steps (forward only)

3. To exit Slow Motion mode, press PLAY (N).

Repeat

Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.

 [Chapter] repeats the current chapter. (DVD only)  [Title] repeats the current title. (DVD only)  [All] repeats the all titles/tracks (Video CD, DivX

disc or VR mode DVD-RW).

 [Track]: repeats the current track. (Video CD, DivX

disc only)

 [OFF] does not play repeatedly.

Note:

On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the this function. See page

20.

Repeat A-B

To repeat a sequence during playback.

1. Press A-B at your chosen starting point. [A - ] appears briefly on the TV screen.

2. Press A-B again at your chosen end point. [A - B] appears briefly on the TV screen and the repeat sequence begins.

3. Press A-B again to cancel.

Time Search

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time.

2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and [-:--:--] appears.

3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR. Then enter the correct numbers.

4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time.

Zoom

Use zoom to enlarge the video image.

1. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function.

2. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence. x1 size → x2 size → x4 size → x1 size (normal size)

3. Use the b / B / v / V buttons to move through the zoomed picture.

4. To resume normal playback, press ZOOM repeatedly or CLEAR button.

Note:

The zoom function may not work on some DVDs.

Marker Search

To enter a Marker

You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to nine markers.

To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene

1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker search menu appears on the screen.

2. Within 10 seconds, press b / B to select a marker number that you want to recall or clear.

3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR and the marker number is erased from the list.

4. You can play any marker by inputting its number on the marker search menu.

VCDDVD

+R-R+RW-RW

Video

-RW

Playback

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Checking the Contents of DVD Video Discs: Menus

DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access special features. To open the disc menu, press MENU/LIST. Then, press the appropriate number button to select an option. Or, use the b / B / v / V buttons to highlight your selection, then press ENTER.

Title Menu

1. Press TITLE. If the current title has a menu, the menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may not appear.

2. The menu offers features such as camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and chapters for the title.

Disc Menu

1. Press MENU/LIST and the disc menu is displayed.

2. Press MENU/LIST again to exit.

Camera Angle

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

1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The On-Screen

Display appears on the TV screen.

2. Use v / V to select the Angle icon in the On-

Screen Display.

3. Use b / B to select the desired angle.

The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen.

Tip:

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

Changing the Audio Soundtrack

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio soundtrack if available.

Note:

Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to a DTS decoder via one of the digital outputs. See page 16 for connection details.

Changing the Audio Channel

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel; With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode and HDD that have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can switch among Main (L), Sub (R), or Main+sub (L+R) by pressing AUDIO.

3D Surround

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

1. Press DISPLAY then use v / V to select the sound icon. Then, use b / B to select [3D Sound].

2. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select [Normal].

Subtitles

Press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to see the different subtitle languages.

Instant Skip

Each press INSTANT SKIP skips forward 15 seconds.

Note:

If appears, the feature is not available on the disc.

Last Scene Memory

This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the Recorder or switch off the Recorder. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.

Notes:

• Settings are stored in memory for use any time.

• This Recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the Recorder before commencing to play it.

• The Last Scene Memory function may not work on some DVDs.

• Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is erased once a different DVD title is played.

DVD

DVD+R-R+RW-RW

Video

-RW

DivXDVD

VCD+R-R+RW-RW

Video

-RW

DVD

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PIP (Picture in Picture)

This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback.

On and off

Press PIP to switch on the sub picture, press this button again to switch it off.

Input mode selection for sub picture

Press INPUT to select the input mode for the sub picture. Each time this button is pressed, each input mode for the sub picture is displayed as shown below. Tuner

→

AV1→AV2

→ DV

Program selection for sub picture

Use CH (v / V) to change the program when sub picture’s input is set to tuner. The selected program number is displayed on the TV screen. You can

view the selected program by pressing STOP (x).

Sub picture position change

Press b / B repeatedly until desired position is achieved. The sub picture moves clockwise or counterclockwise.

VCD

DVD+R-R+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

Playback

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Playing a DivX Movie File

The Recorder can play Divx files on CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW discs. Before playing DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on the right colum.

1. Use v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER

twice. A list of files in the folder appears.

2. Use v / V to select a file then press PLAY (N).

Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 28-31.

3. Press STOP (x) to stop the playback. The Movie

menu appears.

Note:

This recorder cannot play back the DivX file(s) in the Memory card.

Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle

Please refer to following notice when the DivX subtitle does not display properly.

1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears.

2. Use v / V / b / B to select [LANGUAGE] b [Disc Subtitle] then find a suitable language for the DivX

subtitle. Refer to [Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle] on page 22.

About DivX movie files

DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows:

 Available resolution size of the DivX file is under

720x576 (W x H) pixel.

 The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited to char-

acters.

 If there is impossible code to express in the DivX

file, it may be displayed as “_” mark on the display.

 The total number of files and folders on the disc

are free but the total number of files and folders on the folder should be less than 1999.



If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97 frames per second, this unit may not operate normally.



If the video and audio structure of recorded file is not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.



If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit supports only 1-point of the record level.

GMC? GMC is the acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like DivX or Xvid, have this option. There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.

Playable DivX file

“.avi”, “.divx”

Playable DivX subtitle

“.smi”, “.srt”, “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”, “.txt (Micro DVD format only)”,



DivX subtitle except those listed above is not displayed on the TV screen.

Playable Codec format

“DIV3”, “MP43”, “DIVX”, “XVID”, “DX50”.

Playable Audio format

“AC3”, “PCM”, “MP2”, “MP3”, “WMA”.

 Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

 Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3),

32 - 192kbps (WMA)

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Playing an

Audio CD or MP3

/ WMA

files

The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW discs or Memory Card. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings] on page 34.

Audio CD

Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Use v / V to select a track then press PLAY (N) and playback starts.

MP3 / WMA

1. Use v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER

twice. A list of files in the folder appears.

2. Use v / V to select a track then press PLAY (N)

and Playback starts.

Tips:

•You can view TV channel or video input source by

pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the Music menu, press MENU/LIST.

• Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present,

[ID3-Tag

:None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of

subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the

information screen.

• On the Music menu, you can display the folders on the disc. Use vVbBto select the “Folder” icon on the Music menu then press ENTER twice.

• On CDs, DVDs or Memory Card with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files, DivX files or JPEG files), you can select among the Music menu, Movie menu and Photo menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

• If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to

return to the previous menu screen.

Additional options for memory card

: Deletes the selected file form the memory

card.

: Deletes all files form the memory card.

Audio CD and MP3 / WMA file Features

Pause

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.

2. To return to playback, press PLAY (N) or press

PAUSE/STEP (

) again.

Moving to another Track

• Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback

to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.

• Press SKIP (.) twice in quick successions to

go back to the previous track.

•You can play any track by inputting its number.

Repeat Track/All/Off

Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.

•[TRACK] repeats the current track.

•[ALL] repeats all the tracks on a disc.

• [Off] (No display): does not play repeatedly.

Repeat A-B

1. To repeat a sequence during disc playback. Press A-B at your chosen starting point. The Repeat icon and [A] appear on the menu screen.

2. Press A-B again at your chosen end point. The Repeat icon and [A-B] appear on the menu screen, and the sequence begins to play repeatedly.

3. Press A-B again to cancel.

1. Press SCAN (m or M) during playback.

2. Press SCAN (m or M) to select the required speed (3 steps).

3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N).

ACD

Playback

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Program Playback with

Audio

CD and MP3/WMA

files

The program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3/WMA).

1. Insert a disc.

Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs:

Audio CD or MP3/WMA menu appears.

2. Select a track on the List.

3. Select “ ” icon then press ENTER to place the selected track on the Program list. Repeat to place additional tracks on the list.

You can add all tracks in the disc. Select

“” icon then press ENTER.

4. Select the track you want to start playing on the Program list. Press and hold v / V to move to the

next / previous page.

Example) Audio CD

5. Press N (PLAY) or ENTER to start. Playback begins in the order in which you programmed the tracks. Playback stops after playing the last programmed track on the program list.

Repeat Programmed Tracks

Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.

• [TRACK] repeats the current track

• [ALL] repeats all the tracks on programmed list.

• [Off] (No display): does not play repeatedly.

Note :

If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Track playback, the repeat playback cancels.

Erasing a Track from Program List

1. Use vVbBto select the track that you wish to

erase from the Program list.

2. Press CLEAR. Or, select “ ” icon then press ENTER to erase the selected track on the Program list. Repeat to erase additional tracks on the list.

Erasing the Complete Program List

Select “ ”, then press ENTER. The complete Program for the disc is erased.

Note:

The programs are also cleared when the disc is removed.

Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings

MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this unit is limited as follows:

• Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA)

• Bit rate: within 8 - 320 kbps (MP3), 32 - 192 kbps (WMA)

• This unit cannot read an MP3/WMA file that has a file extension other than “.mp3” / “.wma”.

• CD-R physical format should be “ISO 9660” and “JOLIET”.

• DVD±R/RW physical format should be “ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)”.

• If you record MP3 / WMA files using software that cannot create a file system (eg. Direct-CD) it is impossible to playback MP3 / WMA files. We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO 9660 file system.

• The total number of files and folders on the disc are free but the total number of files and folders on the folder should be less than 1999.

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

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

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Viewing a JPEG Disc

Using this Recorder you can view JPEG files on the CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW. Before playing JPEG files, read [About JPEG image files] on page 36. Also, you can view JPEG files in the memory card. (To use memory card, see page 10.)

1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The JPEG menu appears on the TV screen.

2. Press v / V to select a folder, then press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the previous Folder

list, use the v / V buttons on the remote to highlight then press ENTER.

3. If you want to view a particular file, press

v / V to highlight a file then press ENTER or N (PLAY). The selected image is displayed in

full screen.

4. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. The menu screen appears.

Tip:

• If you are in a file list and want to return to the

Folder list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.

• Press and hold v / V to go to the next / previous

page.

• On a disc with mixed content (MP3/WMA, JPEG, and DivX files), you can select menu screen. Press TITLE a word on top on the menu is highlighted. Then, use b / B to select MP3/WMA, JPEG, or DivX then press ENTER.

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

menu, press MENU/LIST.

Slide Show

Use v V b B to highlight the (Slide Show) on the JPEG menu then press ENTER. Slide Show starts from the selected file if Speed option is not II (Off). While viewing a file, you can press STOP to move to the previous menu (JPEG menu).

• There are four Slide Speed options ( ) : >>> (Fast), >> (Normal), > (Slow) and II (Off).

Use v V b B to highlight the Speed options ( ). Then, use b / B to select the option you want to use then press ENTER.

Still Picture

1. Press PAUSE/STEP during slide show.

The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.

2. To return to the slide show, press N (PLAY) or

press PAUSE/STEP again.

Moving to another File

Press SKIP (. or >) or cursor (b or B) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file.

JPEG

Playback

Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menu.

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To rotate picture

Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the picture clockwise or counter clockwise.

Zoom

Use zoom to enlarge the photo image. (see 29 page)

To listen to music while slide show simultaneously

You can display photo files while listening to MP3/WMA music files recorded on a disc. Select icon then press ENTER on the JPEG menu.

Additional options for memory card

: Copies the selected file to the memory

card.

: Copies all files to the memory card.

: Deletes the selected file form the memory

card.

: Deletes all files form the memory card.

About JPEG image files

JPEG disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows:

• Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the recorder to read the files. If you don’t see an on-screen display after several minutes, some of the files may be too large — reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less than 4M pixels.

• The total number of files and folders on the disc are free but the total number of files and folders on the folder should be less than 1999.

• Some discs may be incompatible due to a different recording format or the condition of disc.

• Ensure that all the selected files have the “.jpg” extensions when copying into the CD layout.

• If the files have “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extensions, please rename them as “.jpg” file.

• File names without “.jpg” extension will not be able to be read by this recorder. Even though the files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.

• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

JPEG

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About DVD recording

Notes:

• This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW

discs.

• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can

affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

• The company does not hold any responsibility to

compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended).

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

This recorder can play many different kinds of DVD discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD+R(DL) discs. The disc format for DVD-R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW discs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R, DVD+R, or DVD+RW in a regular DVD player. The DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording (VR) format or Video format. You can change Recording format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the contents of the disc.) The recording mode is closely related to the disc format. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video format, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode). These can be changed as required for each recording and determine the picture quality and how much space the recording will take up on the disc.

Notes for recording

• The recording times shown are not exact because

the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded.

• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception

is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.

• If you record still pictures or audio only, the

recording time may be longer.

• The displayed times for recording and time

remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.

•

The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc.

• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change

the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 25 (Disc Format) for how to do this.

• When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can

keep recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc. Before you start a recording session, check the amount of recording time left on the disc.

• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode,

recording time available will only increase if you erase the last title recorded on the disc.

• The Delete Title option in the Title List (Original)

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

• Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RW

discs.

• When using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will exe-

cute the Menu-making operation to update the new title and editing when removing the disc from the recorder.

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Basic Recording from a TV

Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording.

Note:

You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording.

1. Switch on the Recorder and load a recordable disc. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.

2. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ).

3. Select the TV channel to record.

Changing TV Audio Channel

You can select the audio channel (language) to listen by pressing AUDIO during viewing TV program. The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.

Stereo or mono broadcast: Mono → (SAP) → Stereo

Bilingual broadcast: Main → Sub → Main+Sub

 If the sound is of poor quality when set to Stereo,

you can often improve it by changing to Mono (Left or Right).

4. Press REC (z) once. Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the display window.)



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



To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer Recording on right.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes

•The maximum numbers of DVD titles are as show below;

- DVD-R/RW : 99

- DVD+R(DL)/RW : 49

• If the Recorder is powered off during DVD recording, the recording will not be saved.

Instant T

imer Recording

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

1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV).

2. Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the recording time length.

Recording starts after the first press. Each subsequent press increases the recording time within free space (maximum 240 minutes). The recording time is displayed on the TV screen. At the end of the recording, the recorder will stop recording and shut off.

Checking the Recording Time

Press z REC or DISPLAY once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment. Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the display window.

To Extend the Recording Time

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

Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).

To Pause the Recording

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the recording.

2. When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.

To record one TV program while watching another

1. Press TV/DVD to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears.

2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

Notes:

• If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer Recording, it will be canceled.

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

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TTimer Recording

imer Recording

The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month.

1. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear.

• [Ch] – Choose a channel (2-69 or 1-125 for

antenna or cable channels respectively, excluding skip channels), or one of the external inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).

• [Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in

advance, or select a daily or weekly program.

• [Start Time] – Set the recording start time.

• [End Time] – Set the recording end time.

• [Mode] – Choose a record mode.

HQ, SQ, LQ or EQ or AT (Auto)

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

2. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s).

• b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right

• v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the

current cursor position

• Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record

menu.

• Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record

List.

3. Press ENTER to save the program. The Timer Record List will appear.

4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record List.

Notes:

• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel

display.

• The Recorder will record the audio according to the cur-

rent TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or SAP). Use the AUDIO button to set the audio before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.

• The Recorder will automatically power off when the

Timer Recording ends.

• There is a short delay when a timer recording

finishes to confirm the recorded program. If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially (one right after the other), the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded.

• You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer Recording

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice.

• Use v / V to select a timer recording.

• Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

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

• Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List, then press CLEAR and select [OK] than press ENTER.

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Timer Recording Troubleshooting

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

• There is no disc (or tape) loaded.

•Anon-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded.

• [Disc Protect] is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 26).

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

You cannot enter a timer program when:

•Arecording is already underway.

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

• There are already 8 timer programs set.

If two or more timer programs overlap:

• The earlier program takes priority.

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

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

If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully. In this case even though the

Check field shows [Rec. OK], it may not be.

Recording from External

Components

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder’s external inputs.

1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 17.

2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from.

•AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back

panel.

•AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front

panel.

•DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.

3. Load a recordable disc or tape.

4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ).

5. Press z REC once to start recording. The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

• Check that the Audio In settings [DV Recording

Audio] are as you want them. See page 24.

• If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard,

you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 9 for more details.

• Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or

the disc is full.

• To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant

Timer Recording on page 38.

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Recording from DV Input

Before DV dubbing

You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

 This recorder is only compatible with DV-format

(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

 You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder

at a time to this recorder.

 You cannot control this recorder from external

equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including two recorders).

 It may not always be possible to control the con-

nected camcorder via the DV IN jack.

 Digital camcorders can usually record audio as

stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set [DV Recording Audio] option to Audio 1 or Audio 2 as required (see page 24).

 Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or

48kHz (not 44.1kHz).

 Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if

the source component pauses playback or plays an unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the source component, or the DV cable becomes disconnected.

Recording from a Digital Camcorder

You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 24).

Tips:

• The source signal must be DVC-SD format.

•

Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder’s remote.

• If you connect a second recorder using a DV

cable, you cannot control the second DVD from this one.

• You cannot control this unit remotely from a com-

ponent connected to the DV IN jack.

• You cannot record date and time information from

a DV cassette.

1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17.

2. Check that the DV audio input is as you require. You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).

 DV Input is set from the DV Rec Audio in sub-

menu of the Setup menu. See [DV Recording Audio] on page 24 for more information.

3. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. DV appears in the display window and on the TV screen.

4. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to the recording to start from. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

 Depending on your camcorder, you can use

this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE functions.

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

 Recording is automatically stopped if the

recorder detects no signal.

 Yo u can pause or stop the recording by press-

ing PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x). You cannot control the camcorder from this Remote Control during recording.

 In Video mode, the final frame of the recording

may remain displayed on screen for a while after recording stops.

Troubleshooting

If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the DV IN jack, check the bullet points:

 Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.  Try switching off the connected equipment then

switch back on.

 Try switching the audio input.

Note:

Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the Remote Control supplied with this recorder.

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Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview

Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist.

There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist. The Playlist doesn’t actually change any of the content on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back.

1. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. Playback should be stopped when you do this.

 When selecting titles, use the v / V buttons to

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

 If you are editing a VR mode disc, press

MENU/LIST to switch between Original and Playlist menu.

 On the left side of the screen are the menu

options. The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD. You can change these thumbnails using the THUMBNAIL button. (see [Changing Title Thumbnails] on page 43.)

 Press DISPLAY to display the information of

selected title on the Title List menu.

 After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List

of Chapter List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options on the left side of the menu. Use v / V to select a option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

2. To exit the Title List menu, press RETURN (O) repeatedly.

1. Menu options: To display menu option, select a

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

• [Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter. The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW cannot be play back.

• [Chapter] Displays Chapter List of the Title.

• [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 45)

• [Move] Moves chapter position on [Chapter ListPlaylist] menu (page 46).

• [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title.

• [Edit] Edits or Deletes a part of the title.

•[Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 46)

• [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 45).

• [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist. (page 44)

•[Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.

• [Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one (page 47).

• [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 47).

• [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title including the hidden chapters.

• [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected chapter. (page 48)

2. Indicates the record mode, free space, and

elapsed time progress bar.

3. Current media.

4. Currently selected title.

5. Thumbnail.

6. Shows the selected title number and total number

of titles.

7. Shows the title name, recorded date, and record-

ing length.

123 4 5 6 7

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VR Mode: Original and

Playlist Editing

Titles, Chapters and Parts

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

Caution

 When editing using the Delete, Add and Move func-

tions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as set in the start and end point display.

 During Playlist playback, you may notice a momen-

tary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.

Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?

No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.

About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’

Throughout this manual, you will often see the words Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and the edited version.

 Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded

on the disc.

 Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the

disc — how the Original content is to be played.

Adding Chapter Markers

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

Note:

Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals automatically. You can change this interval from the Initial Setup menu (see [Auto Chapter] on page 24).

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

Changing Title Thumbnails

Each title displayed in the Title List menu is represented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter. If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title. Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed picture the one that appears in the Title List menu. The still picture that you choose appears in both the Original or Playlist menu.

Tip:

You can also change the thumbnail picture of the title on the Chapter List menu. Select a chapter on the Chapter List menu then press THUMBNAIL. The thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter is changed.

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Making a New Playlist

Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter] on page 45).

The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [Title List-Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] option then press ENTER.

3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER. The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.

Adding

Additional T

itle /

Chapters to the Playlist

You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a Playlist title even if it is already registered.

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [Title List-Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu options then press ENTER.

3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already registered to insert a title or chapter, then press ENTER.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or chapter on the Playlist. You can view the added chapters on the [Chapter List-Playlist] menu.

5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or MENU/LIST to go back to the [Title List-Original] menu.

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Deleting an Original or

Playlist T

itle / Chapter

When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu.

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

Note:

It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less than 5 seconds long.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter or title you

want to delete on the [Title List] or [Chapter List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the menu.

Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

3. Press ENTER to confirm. The confirm message for deleting will appear.

4. Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER. The selected chapter or title is deleted. After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is displayed.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the menu.

6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.

Notes:

•

When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s name is changed to [Deleted Title].

• If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the

titles are combined into one.

• When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the

last one on DVD+R/RW increases remaining recording time.

Deleting a Part

You can delete a part which you do not want in the title.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to

delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Select [Delete Part] option then press ENTER. [Title Edit (Delete Part)] menu appears on the TV screen. [Start Point] icon is highlighted.

Example: Title Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)

3. Starts playback and use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the starting point.

4. Press ENTER at the starting point of the section you want to delete. [End Point] icon is highlighted. The part is indicated on the Progress Bar.

5. Use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the ending point.

6. Press ENTER at the ending point of the section you want to delete. You can cancel the selected point, use v / V to select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER.

7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press ENTER. The confirm message for deleting will appear. Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER. The selected part is deleted from the title and Title List menu appears.

Notes:

• It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than 3 seconds long.

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

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Naming a T

itle

You can name Original and Playlist titles independently.

1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Use v/V to select [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears.

3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

• Language : Selects a keyboard type.

• Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.

• Delete: Deletes the character to the left of the

cursor position.

• b / B: Moves the cursor left or right.

• OK: Confirms the name you have entered.

• Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the

Keyboard menu.

4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen.

5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.

Notes:

• Names can be up to 32 characters long.

• For discs formatted on a different recorder, you

will see only a limited character set.

• When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW

discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization.

Moving a Playlist Chapte

Moving a Playlist Chapter

Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the [Chapter List-Playlist] menu.

Note:

This function is not available if there is only one chapter.

1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.

2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.

4. Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to move the chapter then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the updated menu is displayed.

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Divide One T

itle Into T

Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.

1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Divide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER. [Title divide (Title Edit)] menu appears. [Divide] option is highlighted.

4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to find the point you want to divide the title.

5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the point. To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then press ENTER. Repeat from step 3.

6. Choose [Done] option then press ENTER to fix the dividing point. The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to 4 minutes to divide.

Note:

You cannot select dividing point less than 3 seconds.

Combining T

wo Chapters

Into One

Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one.

1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Combine] option. The combine indicator appears between the two chapters you want to combine.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

4. Repeat steps 1 - 2 to continue to combine from the menu.

5. Press RETURN ( O) repeatedly to exit the menu.

Notes:

This function cannot operate listed as below;

• If there is only one chapter within the title.

• If you select first chapter.

• If two chapters created by erasing a part from an original title.

• If two chapters created from different titles.

• If two chapters created by moving an order from an original title.

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The first title’s thumbnail

Current picture

The second title’s thumbnail

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Hide a

Chapter

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

1. Use vVbBto choose a chapter you want to

hide on the [Chapter List] menu, then press ENTER. Options appear on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Hide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER to confirm.

The chapter’s thumbnail will dim.

Tip:

If you select a hidden chapter on the [Chapter List] menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title.

Protect a T

itle

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

1. Press MENU/LIST to display the [Title List] menu.

2. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to protect

then press ENTER. Options appear on the left side of the screen.

3. Select [Protect] from the options.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

4. Press ENTER to confirm. The lock mark will appears on the title’s thumbnail.

Tip:

If you select a title that has already been protected on the Title List menu, you can ‘unprotect’ it by choosing [Unprotect] option from the Title List menu options. After doing that, you can edit and delete the title.

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Overwriting Recording

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

1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-2, DV).

2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.

3. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to overwrite.

4. Press z REC to start overwrite recording. Overwrite recording starts from the start point of the title.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording. The new title is created and updated menu is displayed.

Notes:

• This function is not available for a protected title.

• If the overwrite is longer than the recording

length of the current title, the next title is overwritten. But if next title is protected, the overwriting stops at the starting point of the title.

• If the selected title’s recording length is less than

10 seconds, the next title is overwritten. But if the next title is protected, overwriting stops.

VViewing T

iewing T

itle List menu

displayed on other DVD

Recorders or Players

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

1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.

2. Press TITLE in Play mode or DVD tuner mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below.

3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).

Tip:

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

Playing

Playing YY

our Recordings on

Other DVD Players

(Finalizing a Disc)

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

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to [Finalize] on page 25.

Notes:

•

Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD players.

• The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc is com-

patible on regular DVD players only after finalization.

• Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not

compatible on regular DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

• How long finalization takes depends on the type

of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

• DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to

finalize.

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Controlling

Controlling YY

our TV with the

Supplied Remote Control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

POWER Turn the TV on or off. INPUT Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input sources.

CH +/– Scans up or down through

memorized channels.

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV.

Note:

Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.

Controlling other TVs with the remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (Refer to table on the right column).

2. Release TV POWER button.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Reference

Manufacturer Code Number

ADMIRAL 16,33,37,44,45

AIWA 70

AKAI 01

AMARK 09

AOC 01

BELL & HOWELL 33

BROKSONIC 18,19

CANDLE 51

CCE 07

CENTURION 08

CINERAL 43

CITIZEN 49,50,51,52,53,54,55

CORONADO 09

CROWN 09

CURTIS MATHES 01,03,08,33,35,37,44

DAEWOO 16,38,39,40,41,42,43

DAYTRON 01,08

EMERSON 01,09,16,17,18,19

FISHER 28,29

FUNAI 46,47

GENERAL ELECTRIC 03,10,11,13,37,44

GRADIENTE 01,56,57,63,67

HITACHI 09,14,15,43

JC PENNEY 01,08,10,27,35

JVC 20,21,63,67

KIOTE 43

KMC 09

KTV 01,08,09,31

LG (GOLDSTAR) 01,07,08,09,35,39,40

LODGENET 33

LOGIK 33

LXI 09,24,25,26,27,28,29

MAGNAVOX 01,02,04,05,06,

07,08,09,20,

34,35,43,51,61,62,65

MAJESTIC 33

MARANTZ 01,32

MEMOREX 33

MGA/MITSUBISHI 01,08,32,34

Manufacturer Code Number

MONTGOMERY

01,06,08,09

WARD

23,24,32,33,34

NEC 01,08

NOBLEX 07

PACKARD BELL 43

PANASONIC 07,11,13,25,35,36

PHILCO 01,06,07,08,09,

15,38,43,58

PHILIPS 06,07,43,61,62,65

PIONEER 30

PORTLAND 09

PROSCAN 03,37,44

QUASAR 11,13

RADIO SHACK 16,17,23

RCA 01,03,37,44,69

REALISTIC 16,17,23

SAMPO 08

SAMSUNG 01,08,09,25,68

SANYO 28,29

SCOTT 01,08

SEARS 09,25,26,27,28,29

SEMP 64

SHARP 09,22,23,24,60,66

SIGNATURE 2000 01,06,08,09,10,

23,24,33,34

SONY 12,62

SOUNDESIGN 51

SYLVANIA 01,04,05,06,07,

08,35,51

SYMPHONIC 46,47

TATUNG 11

TEKNIKA 07,09,16,33,51

TELERENT 09,33

THOMSON 69

YORX 08

TOSHIBA 01,25,26,27,64

WARDS 01,06,08,09,10,33,34

XR1000 48

ZENITH 01, 02,33,59

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Reference

Area Code

Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria AT Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV

Area Code

Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Greece GR Greenland GL Islands HM Hong Kong HK Hungary HU India IN Indonesia ID Israel IL Italy IT Jamaica JM Japan JP Kenya KE Kuwait KW Libya LY Luxembourg LU

Area Code

Malaysia MY Maldives MV Mexico MX Monaco MC Mongolia MN Morocco MA Nepal NP Netherlands NL Netherlands Antilles AN New Zealand NZ Nigeria NG Norway NO Oman OM Pakistan PK Panama PA Paraguay PY Philippines PH Poland PL Portugal PT Romania RO Russian Federation RU

Area Code

Saudi Arabia SA Senegal SN Singapore SG Slovak Republic SK Slovenia SI South Africa ZA South Korea KR Spain ES Sri Lanka LK Sweden SE Switzerland CH Taiwan TW Thailand TH Turkey TR Uganda UG Ukraine UA United States US Uruguay UY Uzbekistan UZ Vietnam VN Zimbabwe ZW

Area Codes

Choose a area code from this list.

Language Code

Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079

Language Code

Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273 Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Irish 7165 Italian 7384 Japanese 7465 Javanese 7487 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laothian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian, Lettish 7686

Language Code

Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagasy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maltese 7784 Maori 7773 Marathi 7782 Moldavian 7779 Mongolian 7778 Nauru 7865 Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Oriya 7982 Panjabi 8065 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Persian 7065 Polish 8076 Portuguese 8084 Quechua 8185 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Rumanian 8279 Russian 8285 Samoan 8377 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Serbian 8382 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Shona 8378 Sindhi 8368

Language Code

Singhalese 8373 Slovak 8375 Slovenian 8376 Somali 8379 Spanish 6983 Sudanese 8385 Swahili 8387 Swedish 8386 Tagalog 8476 Tajik 8471 Tamil 8465 Tatar 8484 Telugu 8469 Thai 8472 Tibetan 6679 Tigrinya 8473 Tonga 8479 Turkish 8482 Turkmen 8475 Twi 8487 Ukrainian 8575 Urdu 8582 Uzbek 8590 Vietnamese 8673 Volapük 8679 Welsh 6789 Wolof 8779 Xhosa 8872 Yiddish 7473 Yoruba 8979 Zulu 9085

Language Codes

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

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Symptom

No power.

No picture.

No sound.

The playback picture is poor.

The recorder does not start playback.

The picture from the external input is distorted

Some channels are skipped over when using v / V.

The picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing.

Camcorder image is not shown.

Camcorder image via A/V input or DV IN to recorder is not shown on TV screen.

Cause

 The power cord is disconnected.

 TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set

to TV.

 The TV is not set to receive recorder

signal output.

 The video cable is not connected

securely.

 The connected TV power is turned off.

 The equipment connected with the

audio cable is not set to receive recorder signal output.

 The audio cables are not connected

securely.

 The power of the equipment connected

with the audio cable is turned off.



The audio connecting cord is damaged.

 The disc is dirty.

 No disc is inserted.

 An unplayable disc is inserted.

 The disc is placed upside down.

 The disc is not placed within the

guide.

 The disc is dirty.

 The Rating level is set.

 The video signal from the external

component is copy-protected.

 Those channels are not stored in the

recorder.

 Antenna or cables are loose.

 Camcorder is off.

 The recorder’s source is incorrect.

Solution

 Plug the power cord into the wall out-

let securely.

 Press TV/DVD on the remote control

repeatedly to choose DVD mode. TV indicator disappears in the display window.



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

 Connect the video cable into the jacks

securely.

 Turn on the TV.

 Select the correct input mode on the

audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the recorder.

 Connect the audio cable securely.

 Turn on the equipment connected with

the audio cable.

 Replace it with new one.

 Clean the disc.

 Insert a disc. (Check that the disc

indicator in the display window is lit.)



Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.)

 Place the disc with the playback side

down.

 Place the disc on the disc tray cor-

rectly inside the guide.

 Clean the disc.

 Cancel the Rating function or change

the rating level.

 Yo u c annot connect via this recorder.

Connect the component directly to your TV.

 Restore channels. See page 19.

 Tighten connections or replace cable.

 Turn camcorder on and operate

properly.

 Use INPUT to select input channel

(AV1, AV2, DV.)

TTroubleshooting

roubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

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Reference

Symptom

Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player.

Cannot record or did not record successfully.

Timer recording is not possible.

Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present.

The remote control does not work properly.

Cause



The disc was recorded in Video mode.

 Some players will not play even a final-

ized disc recorded in Video mode.

 The disc was recorded in VR mode.



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

 The remaining blank space on the disc

is insufficient.

 The source you are trying to record is

copy protected.



When setting the recording channel, the channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.

 When recording to a Video mode disc,

programs that are copy-once protected cannot be recorded.

 Clock in recorder is not set to correct

time.

 Timer has been programmed

incorrectly.

 (Timer record) indicator light does

not appear after programming timer.

 TV is not Stereo-compatible.

 Broadcast program is not in stereo for-

mat.

 The recorder A/V Out jacks are not

connected to TV A/V In jacks.

 The recorder Audio/Video Out is not

selected for viewing at the TV.

 The recorder’s TV audio channel is set

to mono.

 The remote control is not pointed at

the remote sensor of the recorder.

 The remote control is too far from the

recorder.

 There is an obstacle in the path of the

remote control and the recorder.

 The batteries in the remote control are

exhausted.

Solution

 Finalize the disc. (page 25)

 No solution.

 The other player must be RW com-

patible in order to play it.

 No solution.

 Use another disc.

 You cannot record the source.

 Select the channel on the recorder’s

built-in TV tuner.

 Use a VR mode formatted disc for

copy-once material.

 Set clock to correct time.

 Reprogram Timer.

 No solution.

 Make A/V connections. Stereo is

available only via A/V output from the recorder.

 Select AUX or A/V source as TV

input.

 Set TV audio channel mode to

Stereo. See [Changing TV audio channel] on page 27.

 Point the remote control at the

remote sensor of the recorder.

 Operate the remote control within

7 m.

 Remove the obstacle.

 Replace the batteries with new ones.

Reset the Recorder

If you observe any of the following symptoms...

 When the Recorder is plugged in, but the

power will not turn on or off.

 When the display window does not working.

 When the Recorder does not operate normally.

You can reset the Recorder as follows :

 Press and hold the POWER button for more

than five seconds. This will force the Recorder to power off. Press the POWER button again to turn the Recorder back on.

 Unplug the power cord and then plug the

power cord again after more than five seconds.

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General

Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 35W

Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 49 X 300 mm (16.9 x 1.9 x 11.8 inches) (w x h x d)

Mass (approx.) 5.6 kg (12.32 lbs)

Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Signal system NTSC

Recording

Recording format DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO

Recordable discs DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable,

DVD+Recordable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer)

Recordable time DVD ; Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode),

4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode)

DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes (XP mode),

3 hours 40 minutes (SP mode), 7 hours 10 minutes (LP mode), 11 hours (EP mode)

VCR ; SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)

Video recording format

Sampling frequency 27MHz

Compression format MPEG 2

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency 48kHz, 96kHz

Compression format Dolby Digital

DVD Specifications

Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008%

Dynamic range More than 90 dB

Specifications

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Inputs

ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms

VIDEO IN (AV1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2

AUDIO IN (AV1,2) -6 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

S-VIDEO IN (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

DV IN 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)

Outputs

VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1

(PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2

Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1

Audio output (optical audio) Optical connector x 1

Audio output (analog audio) 1.1 Vrms (1 kHz, -6 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

RF OUT Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

Accessory:

Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Audio cable (L, R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Reference

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This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG ELECTRONICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration,

maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and

• Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside

environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections, computer software, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such defective product shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion

of the original warranty period.

HOW SER

VICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the

defective unit repaired or replaced.

Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return the unit to LG for repair or replacement.

Shipping both ways will be paid by LG during the Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay inbound shipping charges and LG pays return shipping charges.

Visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

For nearest Authorized Service Center, Where to buy, Product Assistance, or Customer Assistance

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year)

and select appropriate options from the menu.

Or visit our website at http://www.lgservice.com

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