LG DR197P2 User guide

DVD
RECORDER
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL:
DR197
DR198H
Before
operating
or
adjusting
this
product,
please
read
this
instruction
booklet
carefully
and
DR197_198P2_AAACLL_ENG
2
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.
CAUTION:
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
be
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
instruction
have been
adhered
to.
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.
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
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.
To
disconnect
power
from
the
mains,
pull
out
the
mains
cord
plug.
When
installing
the
product,
ensure
that
the
plug
is
easily
accessible.
Disposal
of
your
old
appliance
1.
When
this
crossed-out
wheeled
bin
symbol
is
attached
to
a
product
it
means
the
product
is
covered
by
the
European
Directive
2002/96/EC.
2.
All
electrical
and
electronic
products
should
be
disposed
of
separately
from
the
municipal
waste
stream
via
designated
collection
facilities
appointed by
the
government
or
the
local
authorities.
3.
The
correct
disposal
of
your
old
appliance
will
help
prevent
potential
negative
consequences
for
the
environment
and
human
health.
4.
For
more
detailed
information
about
disposal
of
your
old
appliance,
please
contact
your
city
office,
waste
disposal
service
or
the
shop
where
you
purchased
the
product.
This
product
is
manufactured
to
comply
with
the
radio
interference
requirements
of
EEC
DIRECTIVE
89/336/EEC,
93/68/EEC
and
73/23/EEC.
CAUTION
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
PRODUCT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
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
.
3
Contents
Introduction.............................4-8
SymbolUsedinthisManual................4
NotesonDiscs..........................4
RecordableandPlayableDiscs
. . . . . . . . . . . .
.5
PlayableDiscs..........................6
RegionalCode..........................6
FrontPanel.............................7
RemoteControl.........................8
RemoteControlOperation.................8
HookupandSettings....................9-23
RearPanel.............................9
ConnectingtotheAerial...................9
ConnectionstoYourTV..................10
HDMIconnection(DR198Honly)
. . . . . . . . . .
.11
ConnectingtoanAmplifier................12
Accessory
Audio/Video
(A/V)
Connections
.
.13-14
AutoSetUp...........................15
UsingtheHomeMenu...................15
InitialSettings..........................16
GeneralOperation....................16
GeneralSettings.....................16-18
AutoProgramming...................16
ProgramEdit........................17
ClockSet..........................17
TVAspect..........................18
AV2Connection.....................18
Progressive
Scan
(DR197
only)
/
PowerSaveMode....................18
FactorySet.........................18
LanguageSettings......................18
AudioSettings.........................19
DolbyDigital/DTS/MPEG.
. . . . . . . . . .
.19
SamplingFrequency..................19
DRC(DynamicRangeControl).
. . . . . . . .
.19
Vocal..............................19
Lock
(Parental
Control)
Settings
. . . . . . . . .
.19-20
Rating.............................19
SetPassword/AreaCode.............20
RecordingSettings......................20
DiscRecordMode....................20
DVRecordingAudio..................20
AV2Recording/AutoChapter.
. . . . . . . . .
.20
DiscSettings........................21-22
Initialize/Finalize....................21
DiscLabel/DiscProtect...............22
PBC/AutoPlay.....................22
DivXRegistrationCode...............22
General
Explanation
of
On-Screen
Display
. . .
.23
Playback.............................24-31
GeneralPlaybackFeatures
. . . . . . . . . . . .
.24-27
PlayingaDivXMovieFile.................28
PlayinganAudioCDorMP3/WMAfile
. . . . . .
.29
ViewingaJPEGFile..................30-31
Recording............................32-37
AboutDVDrecording..................32-33
BasicRecordingfromaTV................34
InstantTimerRecording..................34
Playingwhileyouarerecording
. . . . . . . . . . .
.34
TimerRecording........................35
Checking
Timer
Recording
Details
. . . . . . . . .
.36
RecordingfromanExternalInput
. . . . . . . . . .
.36
RecordingfromDVInput.................37
Editing...............................38-44
Title
List
and
Chapter
List
Menu
Overview
. . .
.38
VR
Mode:
Original
and
Playlist
Editing
. . . . . .
.39
AddingChapterMarkers.................39
ChangingTitleThumbnails................39
MakingaNewPlaylist....................40
Adding
Additional
Title/Chapters
to
the
Playlist
.40
Deleting
an
Original
or
Playlist
Title/Chapter
. .
.41
DeletingaPart.........................41
NamingaTitle.........................42
TimeSearch..........................42
DivideOneTitlesIntoTwo................43
CombiningTwoChaptersIntoOne
. . . . . . . . .
.43
MovingaPlaylistChapter.................44
HideaChapter/Title.....................44
ProtectaTitle..........................44
Reference............................45-50
AdditionalInformation....................45
OverwritingRecording.................45
Viewing
Title
List
menu
displayed
on
other
DVDRecordersorPlayers.............45
Playing
Your
Recordings
on
Other
DVD
Players(FinalizingaDisc).
. . . . . . . . . . . .
.45
LanguageCodes.......................46
AreaCodes...........................46
Controlling
Your
TV
with
the
Supplied
RemoteControl........................47
Troubleshooting......................48-49
Specifications..........................50
4
Introduction
To
ensure
proper
use
of
this
product,
please
read
this
owner's
manual
carefully
and
retain
for
future
reference.
This
manual
provides
information
on
the
operation
and
maintenance
of
your
recorder.
Should
the
unit
require
service,
contact
an
authorized
service
location.
About
the
Symbol
Display
"
"
may
appear
on
your
TV
display
during
operation
and
indicates
that
the
function
explained
in
this
owner's
manual
is
not
available
on
that
specific
media.
Symbol
Used
in
this
Manual
Note:
Indicates
special
notes
and
operating
features.
Tip:
Indicates
tips
and
hints
for
making
the
task
easier.
A
section
whose
title
has
one
of
the
following
symbols
are
applicable only
to
the
disc
represented
by
the
symbol.
All
DVD
discs
listed
below.
DVD-RAM
disc
DVD-RW
with
VR
recording
mode
DVD-RW
with
Video
recording
mode
DVD+RW
disc
DVD-R
disc
DVD+R
(DL)
disc
DVD-Video
disc
Video
CDs
Audio
CDs
DivX
files
MP3
files
WMA
files
JPEG
files
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
DivX
ACD
VCD
DVD
+R
-R
+RW
-RW
Video
-RW
VR
RAM
DVD
ALL
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
and
internal
parts.
5
Recordable
and
Playable
Discs
DVD-RW
(Digital
Video
Disc
-
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
(Digital
Video
Disc
-
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-RAM
(DVD
-
Random
Access
Memory)
DVD-RAM
discs
can
be
formatted
for
VR
mode
recording.
These
Discs
can
be
recorded
on
repeatedly.
Recordings
can
be
erased,
then
you
can
record
again
on
the
same
Disc.
Playable
on
DVD-RAM
compatible
players.
Recordings
can
be
extensively
edited.
Only
DVD-RAM
standard
Version
2.0,
2.1
and
2.2
discs
can
be
used
in
this
unit.
You
cannot
use
the
cartridge-type
DVD-RAM
disc
in
this
unit.
DVD+RW
(Digital
Video
Disc
+
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
(Digital
Video
Disc
+
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
(Digital
Video
Disc
+
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
disc.
Playable
on
DVD+R
DL
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)
DVD-RAM
Mitsubishi
(8x,
16x)
Mitsubishi
(8x,
16x)
Mitsubishi
(4x)
Mitsubishi
(4x)
Mitsubishi
(2.4x,
8x)
Fujifilm
(2x)
That's
(8x,
16x)
Ricoh
(8x,
16x)
Verbatim
(4x)
SONY
(4x)
Maxell
(2.4x)
Mitsubishi
(3x)
Verbatim
(8x)
Verbatim
(8x)
JVC
(4x)
Imation
(4x)
-
Maxell
(5x)
--
V
ictor
(4x)
Maxell
(4x)
- -
--
Maxell
(4x)
Ricoh
(4x)
- -
Note:
If
a
DVD-RW/DVD+RW
discs
is
recorded
using
a
personal
computer
or
other
DVD
recorder,
you
cannot
format
the
disc
using
this
recorder.
So
if
you
want
to
use
the
disc
on
this
recorder,
you
must
format
the
disc
using
the
original
recorder.
6
Playable
Discs
DVD(8cm/12cmdisc)
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
AudioCD(8cm/12cmdisc)
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,
DivX,
MP3,
WMA,
or
JPEG
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.)
This recorder
requires
discs
and
recordings
to
meet
certain
technical
standards
in
order
to
achieve
optimal
playback
quality.
Pre-recorded
DVDs
are
automatically
set
to
these
standards.
There
are
many
different
types
of
recordable
disc
formats
(including
CD-R
containing
MP3
or
WMA
files)
and
these
require
certain
pre-
existing
conditions
(see
above)
to
ensure
compatible
playback.
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.
Regional
Code
This
unit
has
a
regional
code
printed
on
the
rear
of
the
unit.
This
unit
can
play only
DVD
discs
labeled
same
as
the
rear
of
the
unit
or
"ALL".
Notes
on
Regional
Codes
Most
DVD
discs
have
a
globe
with
one
or
more
numbers
in
it
clearly
visible
on
the
cover.
This
number
must
match
your
unit's
regional
code
or
the
disc
cannot
play.
If
you
try
to
play
a
DVD
with
a
different
regional
code
from
the
unit,
the
message
"Incorrect
region
code.
Can't
play
back"
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
7
a
POWER
button
Switches
the
recorder
ON
or
OFF.
b
Disc
Tray
Insert
a
disc
here.
c
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.
:
Shows
the
current
status
of
the
recorder
(clock,
program
number,
etc).
d
Z
(OPEN/CLOSE)
Opens
or
closes
the
disc
tray.
e
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
(DR197)
Switches
the
progressive
mode
ON
or
OFF.
e
RESOLUTION
(DR198H)
Sets
the
output
resolution
for
HDMI
and
COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
VIDEO
OUT
jacks.
-
HDMI:
1080i,
720p, 576p,
576i
-
COMPONENT:
576p,
576i
fN/X(PLAY/PAUSE)
Starts
playback.
Pause
playback
or
recording
temporarily,
press
again
to
exit
pause
mode.
g
x
(STOP)
Stops
playback
or
recording.
h
z
(REC)
Starts
recording.
Press
repeatedly
to
set
the
recording
time.
i
PROG.
(V/v)
Scans
up
or
down
through
memorized
channels.
j
Remote
Sensor
Point
the
recorder
remote
control
here.
kDVIN
Connect
the
DV
output
of
a
digital
camcorder.
l
AV
IN
4
(S-VIDEO
IN)
Connect
the
S-Video
output
of
an
external
source
(TV/
Monitor,
VCR,
Camcorder,
etc.).
m
AV
IN
4
(VIDEO
IN/AUDIO
IN
(Left/Right))
Connect
the
audio/video
output
of
an
external
source
(Audio
system,
TV/
Monitor,
VCR,
Camcorder,
etc.).
Front
Panel
ab
c d e f g h i j
klm
8
a
POWER:
Switches
the
recorder
ON
or
OFF.
OPEN/CLOSE
(Z):
Opens
and
closes
the
disc
tray.
TV/DVD:
To view
channels
selected
by
the
recorder
tuner
or
by
the
TV
tuner.
AV/INPUT:
Changes
the
input
to
use
for
recording
(Tuner,
AV1-4,
or
DV
IN).
0-9
numerical
buttons:
Selects
numbered
options
in
a
menu.
I.SKIP
(INSTANT
SKIP):
Skips
30
seconds
forward
during
playback.
TV
Control
Buttons:
See
page
47.
b
SCAN
(m
/
M):
Search
backward
or
forward.
SKIP(./>):Gotonextor
previous
chapter
or
track.
PAUSE/STEP
(X)
:
Pause
playback
or
recording
temporarily.
PLAY
(N):
Starts
playback.
STOP
(x):
Stops
playback
or
recording.
c
HOME:
Accesses
or
removes
the
HOME
menu.
MENU/LIST:
Accesses
menu
on
a
DVD
disc.
Switches
between
Title
List-Original
and
Title
List-Playlist
menu.
b
/
B
/
v
/
V
(left/right/up/down):
Selects
an
option
in
the
menu.
ENTER
( )
Acknowledges
menu
selection.
PR/CH
(+/-):
Scans
up
or
down
through
memorized
channels.
DISPLAY:
Accesses
On-Screen
Display.
RETURN
(O)
Removes
the
menu.
AUDIO
(
):
Selects
an
audio
language
or
audio
channel.
SUBTITLE
(
):
Selects
a
subtitle
language.
ZOOM:
Enlarges
DVD
video
image.
CHP.
ADD:
Inserts
a
chapter
marker
when
playing/recording.
d
REC
(z):
Starts
recording.
REC
MODE:
Selects
the
recording
mode.
TITLE:
Displays
the
disc's
Title
menu,
if
available.
THUMBNAIL:
Selects
a
thumbnail
picture.
PLAY
MODE:
Selects
a
play
mode.
MARKER:
Marks
any
point
during
playback.
SEARCH:
Displays
Marker
Search
menu.
CLEAR:
Removes
a
mark
on
the
Marker
Search
menu.
TIMESHIFT:
To
play
the
title
being
recorded
and
also
currently
being
recorded
appears
as
PIP.
PIP:
Selects
PIP
function
on
or
off.
RESOLUTION
(DR198H
only):
Sets
the
output
resolution
for
HDMI.
button(s)
is
not
available.
Remote
Control
a
b
c
d
Remote
Control
Operation
Point
the
Remote
Control
at
the
remote
sensor
and
press
the
buttons.
Caution
Do
not
mix
old
and
new
batteries.
Never
mix
different
types
of
batteries
(standard,
alkaline,
etc.).
Remote
Control
Battery
Installation
Remove
the
battery
cover
on
the
rear
of
the
Remote
Control,
and
insert
two
R03
(size
AAA)
batteries
with
and
matched
correctly.
9
Hookup and
Settings
Connecting
to
the
Aerial
Remove
the
aerial
cable
plug
from
your
TV
set
and
insert
it
into
the
aerial
socket
at
the
back
of
the
recorder.
Plug
one
end
of
the
aerial
cable
into
the
TV
socket
on
the
recorder
and
the
other
end
into
the
aerial
input
socket
on
your
TV
set.
RF
coaxial
connection
Connect
the
RF.
OUT
jack
on
the
recorder
to
the
aerial
input
jack
on
the
TV
using
the
75-ohm
Coaxial
Cable
supplied
(R).
The
RF.
OUT
jack
passes
the
signal
through
from
the
AERIAL
jack.
ANTENNA
INPUT
Aerial
Rear
of
the
recorder
Rear
of
TV
L
R
AUDIO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
SCART
INPUT
R
a
AERIAL
Connect
the
aerial
to
this
terminal.
b
HDMI
Connector
(Type
A)
(DR198H
only)
HDMI
output
providing
a
high
quality
interface
for
digital
audio
and
video.
c
EURO
AV
2
DECODER
Connect
the
audio/video
output
of
an
external
source
(Pay-TV
decoder,
Set
Top
Box,
VCR,
etc.).
d
AV
OUT
3
(VIDEO
/
AUDIO
OUT
(Left/Right))
Connect
to
a
TV
with
video/audio
inputs.
e
AV
IN
3
(VIDEO
IN/AUDIO
IN
(Left/Right))
Connect
the
audio/video
output
of
an
external
source
(Audio
system,
TV/
Monitor,
VCR,
Camcorder,
etc.).
f
COAXIAL
(Digital
audio
out
jack)
Connect
to
digital
(coaxial)
audio
equipment.
g
OPTICAL
(Digital
audio
out
jack)
Connect
to
digital
(optical)
audio
equipment.
h
Cooling
fan
i
AC
Power
Cord
Plug
into
the
power
source.
j
RF.
OUT
Passes
the
signal
from
the
AERIAL
to
your
TV/monitor
k
S-VIDEO
OUT
Connect
to
a
S-Video
Input
on
TV.
l
EURO
AV
1
AUDIO/VIDEO
Connect
to
a
TV
with
SCART
jack.
m
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Switch
Select
either
COMPONENT
or
RGB
signal
of
EURO
AV1
AUDIO/VIDEO
terminal
depending
on
how
you
connect
the
recorder
to
the
TV.
n
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
VIDEO
OUT
(Y
Pb
Pr)
Connect
to
a
TV
with
Y
Pb
Pr
inputs.
ab
cd
ef
gh
i
jk
lmn
Rear
Panel
Hookup
and
Settings
10
Connections
to
Your
TV
Make
one
of
the
following
connections,
depending
on
the
capabilities
of
your
existing
equipment.
When
using
the
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
VIDEO
OUT
jacks,
set
the
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
switch
to
COMPONENT.
When
using
the
SCART
jack,
set
the
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
switch
to
RGB.
Tips
Depending
on
your
TV
and
other
equipment
you
wish
to
connect,
there
are
various
ways
you
could
connect
the
recorder.
Use
only
one
of
the
connections
described
below.
Please
refer
to
the
manuals
of
your
TV,
VCR,
Stereo
System
or
other
devices
as
necessary
to
make
the
best
connections.
Caution
--
Make
sure
the
recorder
is
connected
directly
to
the
TV.
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
your
recorder
via
your
VCR.
The
DVD
image
could
be
distorted
by
the
copy
protection
system.
SCART
connection
Connect
the
EURO
AV1
AUDIO/VIDEO
scart
jack
on
the
recorder
to
the
corresponding
in
jacks
on
the
TV
using
the
scart
cable
(T).
Video
connection
Connect
the
VIDEO
OUT
jack
on
the
recorder
to
the
video
in
jack
on
the
TV
using
the
video
cable
(V).
Audio
(Left/Right)
Connection
Connect
the
left
and
right
AUDIO
OUT
jacks
of
the
recorder
to
the
audio
left
and
right
IN
jacks
on
the
TV
using
the
audio
cables
(A).
Do
not
connect
the
recorder's
AUDIO
OUT
jack
to
the
phono
in
jack
(record
deck)
of
your
audio
system.
S-Video
connection
Connect
the
S-VIDEO
OUT
jack
on
the
recorder
to
the
S-Video
in
jack
on
the
TV
using
the
S-Video
cable
(S).
Component
Video
connection
Connect
the
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
VIDEO
OUT
jacks
on
the
recorder
to
the
corresponding
input
jacks
on
the
TV
using
an
Y
Pb
Pr
cable
(C).
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.
If
your
TV
does
not
accept
the
Progressive
Scan
format,
the
picture
will
appear
scrambled
if
you
try
Progressive
Scan
on
the
recorder.
DR197:
Set
the
Progressive
Scan
to
[ON]
on
the
setup
menu
for
progressive
signal,
see
page
18.
DR198H:
Set
the
resolution
to
576p
using
RESOLUTION
button
for
progressive
signal.
Note:
Progressive
scan
does
not
work
with
the
analog
video
connections
(yellow
VIDEO
OUT
jack)
or
S-VIDEO
connection.
Caution
(DR197
only)
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.
Caution
(DR198H
only)
If
the
resolution
is
set
to
720p
or
1080i,
the
VIDEO
OUT,
S-VIDEO
OUT
and
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUT
connections
are
not
available.
Rear
of
the
recorder
AUDIO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
SCART
INPUT
Pr
Pb
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUT
Rear
of
TV
A
V
T
C
S-VIDEO
INPUT
S
11
Hookup and
Settings
HDMI
connection
(DR198H
only)
If
you
have
a
HDMI
TV
or
monitor,
you
can
connect
it
to
this
recorder
using
a
HDMI
cable.
1.
Connect
the
HDMI
jack
on
the
recorder
to
the
HDMI
jack
on a
HDMI
compatible
TV
or
monitor
(H).
2.
Set
the
TV's
source
to
HDMI
(refer
to
TV's
Owner's
manual).
Notes:
If
your
TV
is
NOT
capable
of
handling
96
kHz
sampling
frequency,
set
the
[Sampling
Freq.]
option
to
[48
kHz]
on
the
setup
menu
(See
page
19).
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
TV
is
not
equipped
with
Dolby
Digital
and
MPEG
decoder,
set
the
[Dolby
Digital]
and
[MPEG]
options
to
[PCM]
on
the
setup
menu
(See
page
19).
If
your
TV
is
not
equipped
with
DTS
decoder,
set
the
[DTS]
options
to
[OFF]
on
the
setup
menu
(See
page
19).
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.
The
arrow
on
the
cable
connector
body
should
face
up
for
correct
alignment
with
the
connector
on
the
recorder.
If
there
is
noise
or
lines
on
the
screen,
please
check
the
HDMI
cable.
Tip
:
When
you
use
HDMI
connection,
you
can
change
the
resolution
(576i,
576p,
720p,
or
1080i)
for
the
HDMI
output
using
RESOLUTION
button.
Caution
Changing
the
resolution
when
the
recorder
is
connected
with
HDMI
connector
may
result
in
malfunctions.
To
solve
the
problem,
turn
off
the
recorder
and
then
turn
it
on
again.
About
HDMI
HDMI
(High
Definition
Multimedia
Interface)
supports
both
video
and
audio
on
a
single
digital
connection
for
use
with
DVD
Players,
Set-Top
Boxes,
and
other
AV
devices.
HDMI
was
developed
to
provide
the
technologies
of
HDCP
(High
Definition
Contents
Protection).
HDCP
is
used
to
protect
digital
content
transmitted
and
received.
HDMI
has
the
capability
to
support
standard,
enhanced,
or
high-definition
video
plus
standard
to
multi-channel
surround-sound
audio,
HDMI
features
include
uncompressed
digital
video,
a
bandwidth
of
up
to
5
gigabytes
per
second,
one
connector
(instead
of
several
cables
and
connectors),
and
communication
between
the
AV
source
and
AV
devices
such
as
DTVs.
HDMI,
the
HDMI
logo
and
High-Definition
Multimedia
Interface
are
trademarks
or
registered
trademarks
of
HDMI
licensing
LLC.
Additional
Information
for
HDMI
When
you
connect
a
HDMI
or
DVI
compatible
device
make
sure
of
the
followings:
-T
ry
switching
off
the
HDMI/DVI
device
and
this
recorder.
Next,
switch
on
the
HDMI/DVI
device
and
leave
it
for
around
30
seconds,
then
switch
on
this
recorder.
-
The
connected
device's
video
input
is
set
correctly
for this
unit.
-
The
connected
device
is
compatible
with
720(1440)x576i,
720x576p,
1280x720p,
or
1920x1080i
video
input.
Not
all
HDCP-compatible
DVI
devices
will
work
with
this
recorder.
-
The
picture
will
not
be
displayed
properly
with
non-HDCP
device.
HDMI
HDMI
compatible
TV
H
Rear
of
the
recorder
(Type
A)
12
Connecting
to
an
Amplifier
Connecting
to
an
amplifier
equipped
with
two
channel
analog
stereo
or
Dolby
Pro
Logic
ll/
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).
Connecting
to
an
amplifier
equipped
with
two
channel
digital
stereo
(PCM)
or
to
an
Audio/
Video
receiver
equipped
with
a
multi-channel
decoder
(Dolby
DigitalTM,
MPEG
2,
or
DTS)
1.
Connect
one
of
the
recorder's
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
jacks
(OPTICAL
O
or
COAXIAL
X)
to
the
corresponding
in
jack
on
your
amplifier.
Use
an
optional
digital
(optical
O
or
coaxial
X)
audio
cable.
2.
You
will
need
to
activate
the
recorder's
digital
output.
(See
"Audio
Settings"
on
page
19).
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
on-screen
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.
AUDIO
INPUT
DIGITAL
INPUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
INPUT
OPTICAL
Amplifier
(Receiver)
Rear
of
the
recorder
A
X
O
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.
13
Accessory
Audio/Video
(A/V)
Connections
Connecting
a
PAY-TV/Canal
Plus
Decoder
You
can
watch
or
record
PAY-TV/Canal
Plus
programmes
if
you
connect
a
decoder
(not
supplied)
to
the
recorder.
Disconnect
the
recorder's
mains
lead
from
the
mains
when
connecting
the
decoder.
To
watch
or
record
PAY-TV/Canal
Plus
programmes,
set
[AV2
Connection]
option
to
[Decoder]
(see
page
18)
and
set
the
program's
[Decoder
On/Off]
option
to
[On]
on
the
Setup
menu
(page
17).
Tip:
You
do
not
need
to
turn
on
the
recorder
to
view
the
signals
from
the
connected
tuner
on
your
TV.
Note:
If
you
disconnect
the
recorder's
mains
lead,
you
will
not
be
able
to
view
the
signals
from
the
connected
decoder.
Connecting
to
the
EURO
AV2
DECODER
jack
Connect
a
VCR
or
similar
recording
device
to
the
EURO
AV2
DECODER
jack
of
this
recorder.
To
watch
or
record
the
source
from
EURO
AV2
DECODER
jack,
set
[AV2
Connection]
option
to
[Other
Device]
(see
page
18)
and
set
[AV2
Record]
option
to
[Auto],
[CVBS]
or
[RGB]
as
required
(see
page
20).
Tip:
You
do
not
need
to
turn
on
the
recorder
to
view
the
signals
from
the
connected
tuner
on
your
TV.
Notes:
Pictures
containing
copy
protection
signals
that
prohibit
any
copying
cannot
be
recorded.
If
you
pass
the
recorder
signals
via
the
VCR,
you
may
not
receive
a
clear
image
on
your
TV
screen.
Be
sure
to
connect
your
VCR
to
the
recorder
and
your
TV
in
the
order
shown
below.
To
watch
video
tapes,
watch
the
tapes
through
a
second
line
input
on
your
TV.
When
you
record
to
a
VCR
from
this
recorder,
do
not
switch
the
input
source
to
TV
by
pressing
the
TV/DVD
button
on
the
remote.
If
you
are
using
a
B
Sky
B
tuner,
be
sure
to
connect
the
tuner's
VCR
SCART
jack
to
the
EURO
AV2
DECODER
jack.
If
you
disconnect
the
recorder's
mains
lead,
you
will
not
be
able
to
view
the
signals
from
the
connected
VCR
or
tuner.
TV
VCR
RECORDER
Line
input
1
Line
input
2
TV
SCART
AV
Rear
of
the
recorder
PAY-TV/Canal
Plus
Decorder
Rear
of
the
recorder
VCR,
Cable
Box,
or
Satellite
Tuner,
etc.
TV
14
ConnectingtotheAVIN3orAVIN4
Jacks
Connect
the
input
jacks
(AV
IN
3,
AV
IN
4)
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
Using
the
front
panel
DV
IN
jack,
it
is
possible
to
connect
a
DV
digital
camcorder
and
digitally
transfer
DV
tapes
to
DVD.
Use
a
DV
cable
(not
supplied)
to
connect
the
DV
in/out
jack
of
your
DV
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.
L
R
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
Jack
panel
of
Accessory
Component
(VCR,
Camcorder,
etc.)
Rear
of
the
recorder
Front
of
the
recorder
OR
DV
Digital
Camcorder
Front
of
the
recorder
DV
IN/OUT
15
Hookup and
Settings
Auto
Set
Up
After
the
POWER
is
pressed
for
the
first
time
to
turn
on
the
unit
or
resetting
the
unit,
the
Initial
Setup
Wizard
function
sets
the
language,
clock
and
tuner
channels
automatically.
1.
Select
a
language
for
the
Setup
menu
and
on-
screen
display.
Use
v
/
V
to
select
a
language
then
press
ENTER.
2.
Please
check
your
antenna
connections.
Press
ENTER
to
move
next
step.
3.
Press
ENTER
while
[Start]
option
is
selected.
The
tuner
will
automatically
cycle
through
all
available
channels
in
the
area
and
place
them
in
the
tuner's
memory.
4.
Clock
Set
Enter
the
necessary
information
for
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.
Press
ENTER
to
confirm
your
setting.
5.
Press
ENTER
while
[Close]
is
highlighted
to
finish
setup.
Using
the
Home
Menu
From
the
Home
Menu
screen
you
can
access
all
the
Media
for
playback
and
recording
of
the
recorder.
1.
Press
HOME
to
display
the
Home
Menu
screen.
The
unit
will
be
in
TV
viewing
mode
always
when
the
Home
menu
appears.
2.
Use
b
/
B
buttons
to
select
a
main
option
you
want.
Sub
options
appears.
3.
Use
v
/
V
and
ENTER
buttons
to
select
the
sub
option
you
want.
4.
To
exit
the
HOME
menu,
press
HOME.
Setup
Start:
Displays
Setup
menu.
TV
Auto
Ch.
Scan:
See
page
16.
PR
Edit:
See
page
17.
Timer
Record:
See
page
35.
Movie
DISC:
-
Displays
Title
List
menu
for
recordable
disc
(page
38)
-
Displays
Movie
List
menu
for
DivX
disc.
(page
28)
-P
lays
back
Video
CD
or
DVD-Video
disc
(page
24-27).
Photo
(See
page
30-31)
DISC:
Displays
Photo
List
menu
for
disc.
Music
(See
page
29)
DISC:
Displays
Music
List
menu
for
disc.
Easy
Menu
Disc
Manager:
Displays
the
Disc
Settings
menu.
(See
page
21-22)
Rec.
Mode:
Displays
the
menu
to
select
the
record
mode.
(See
page
20)
DV
Input:
Set
the
recorder
to
the
DV
input
mode.
16
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
HOME
and
select
[Setup]
option.
2.
Select
[Start]
option
then
press
ENTER.
The
Setup
menu
appears.
3.
Use
v
/
V
to
select
the
desired
option.
4.
While
the
desired
item
is
selected,
press
B
to
move
to
the
second
level.
5.
Use
v
/
V
to
select
the
second
desired
option.
6.
Press
B
to
move
to
the
third
level.
7.
Use
v
/
V
to
select
the
desired
setting
then
press
ENTER
to
confirm
your
selection.
Some
items
require
additional
steps.
8.
Press
RETURN
(O)
repeatedly
to
exit
the
Setup
menu.
Note:
Press
b
to
go
back
to
the
previous
level.
General
Settings
Auto
Programming
This recorder
is
equipped
with
a
frequency
synthesized
tuner
capable
of
receiving
up
to
88
TV
channels.
Preparation:
Connect
the
recorder
to
the
desired
type
of
aerial,
as
shown
in
Connecting
to
the
Aerial
on
page
9.
1.
Select
the
[Auto
Programming]
option.
2.
Press
B
to
move
to
the
third
level.
[Start]
icon
is
highlighted.
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.
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