LG DR275 User Manual

DVD RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: DR275

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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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 book case or similar unit.

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 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

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 EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 2006/95/EC.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

Introduction

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Hookup and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting to the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections . .12-13

Auto Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-17

Auto Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Progressive Scan / AV2 Connection . . . . . . .17

Video Output Format / Power Save Mode . .17

Factory Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . . .18

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . . .18-19

Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Set Password / Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Initialize / Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Disc Label / Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PBC / DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . .21

General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . .22

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-29

General Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-25

Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . . . .27

Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-34

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . .34

Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .34

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-41

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . .35

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . . . . .36

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Changing The Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist .37 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . .38

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . .40

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-47

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode DVD+RW disc DVD-R disc DVD+R 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

+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

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.

Introduction

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)

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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 (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.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (2x, 4x) Mitsubishi (2.4, 4x) Verbatim (8x, 16x) Verbatim (8x, 16x) Victir (4x) Verbatim (4x)

--Maxell (4x) Philips (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.

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, 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 preexisting 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

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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.

Introduction

/ I (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 Remote Sensor

Point the recorder remote control here.

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 Z (OPEN/CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

g N (PLAY)

Starts playback.

h z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

Front Panel

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POWER: Switches the recorder ON or OFF.

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

AV/INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-3).

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

TV Control Buttons: See page

44.

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

SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter or track.

PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback or recording temporarily.

PLAY (N): Starts playback. STOP (x): Stops playback or

recording.

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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 video image.

SETUP: Accesses or removes the

Setup menu.

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REC (z): Starts recording. REC MODE: Selects the recording

mode.

THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture.

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

PLAY MODE: Selects a play mode.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the Marker Search 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.

Remote Control

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.

Hookup and

Settings

Connecting to the antenna

Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the antenna socket at the back of the recorder. Plug one end of the antenna cable into the TV socket on the recorder and the other end into the antenna input socket on your TV set.

RF coaxial connection

Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the recorder to the antenna input jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). The ANTENNA OUT jack passes the signal through from the ANTENNA IN jack.

a ANTENNA IN

Connect the antenna to this terminal.

b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P

B PR)

Connect to a TV with Y P

B PR inputs.

c AV 2 (DECODER)

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).

d AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

e ANTENNA OUT

Passes the signal from the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.

f COAXIAL (Digital audio output)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

g AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with audio inputs.

h AV 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO)

Connect to a TV with SCART jack.

Rear Panel

Hookup and Settings

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Aerial

ANTENNA

INPUT

SCART INPUT

Rear of the recorder

Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

Connections to Your TV

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

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When using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, set the Video Output Format option in the setup menu to YP

BPR. When using the SCART jack, set the

Video Output Format option in the setup menu to RGB.

Tips

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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.

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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 OUTPUT 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 AV1 scart jack on the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the scart cable

(T).

Audio (Left/Right) Connection

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUTPUT 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 OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Component Video connection

Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT 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.

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Set the Progressive Scan to [ON] on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 17.

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.

Rear of TV

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

SCART INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Rear of the recorder

Hookup and

Settings

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 OUTPUT 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 Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1. Connect one of the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial X) audio cable.

2. You will need to activate the recorder’s digital output. (See “Audio Settings” on page 18).

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.

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

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

Rear of the recorder

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

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

17) and set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on the Setup menu (page 16).

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 AV2 DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder.

To watch or record the source from AV2 DECODER jack, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Other Device] (see page 17).

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 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.

VCR RECORDER

Line input 1

Line input 2

SCART AV

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Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks

Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.

Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Front of

the recorder

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. Use v / V / b / B to select an audio system then 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. Enter the necessary information for date and time.

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b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.

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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

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Start: Displays Setup menu.

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Auto Ch. Scan: See page 15.

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PR Edit: See page 16.

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Timer Record: See page 33.

Movie

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DISC:

- Displays Title List menu for recordable disc (page

35)

- Displays Movie List menu for DivX disc. (page 26)

-Plays back Video CD or DVD-Video disc (page 23-25).

Photo (See page 28-29)

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DISC: Displays Photo List menu for disc.

Music (See page 27)

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DISC: Displays Music List menu for disc.

Easy Menu

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Disc Manager: Displays the Disc Settings menu. (See page 20-21)

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Rec. Mode: Displays the menu to select the record mode. (See page 19)

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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 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

antenna, as shown in Connecting to the antenna on page 9.

1. Select the [Auto Programming] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

3. Use v / V to select the audio system then press B. The [Start] icon is highlighted.

4. 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:

You can change the audio system of each program with the Program Edit option in the setup menu when the Auto Programming with the selected audio system is completed (See “Program Edit”, page 16.).

Program Edit

You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.).

1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears.

3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press ENTER.

4. Use v / V to select the program option then press ENTER.

 [Program Edit] Sets the channel manually. See

“Program Edit” on the bottom.

 [Station Rename] Changes the station name.

The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 39. Names can be up to 5 characters long.

 [Move] Sorts the programme positions on the

Program List. Press v / V to move the selected programme position to a new location.

 [Delete] Disables a programme position you do

not need.

 [Decoder On/Off] Sets the channels for the

decoder. You need this setting to watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes. Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the display. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting.

5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Program List menu.

Program Edit

You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually. When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears.

1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to

change the setting.

 [PR] indicates the selected programme position.  [Seek] Searches for a channel automatically.

Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a channel.

 [Ch.] Changes the channel number.

 [MFT] Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer

picture.

 [Audio] Changes the audio system (BG, I or

DK).

2. Choose OK then press ENTER to confirm the setting and returns to the Program List menu.

AV1 Decoder

Sets the AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO jack for inputting encoded video signals.

1. Press AV/INPUT while the [Decoder On/Off] option

is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the

display. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting.

 Off: Inputs the signals from the AV1 scart jack.

Normally select this.

 On: The encoded video signal input from the

AV1 scart jack is output to the AV2 DECODER jack for decoding. The decoded signal is then input back through the AV2 DECODER jack so you can record or view PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.

Clock Set

1. Select [Clock set] option then press B.

2. 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.

3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

TV Aspect

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

 [4:3 Letter Box] Select this when connecting to a 4:3

screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

 [4:3 Pan Scan] Select this when connecting to a 4:3

screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

 [16:9 Wide] Select this when connecting to a

wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

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General Settings (Continued)

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].

Note:

Progressive Scan will be disable in the setup menu when the Video Output Format in the setup menu is set to RGB.

Caution

AV2 Connection

You can connect a decoder or other device to the AV2 DECODER socket on the back.

 [Decoder] Select [Decoder] if you connect the

recorder’s AV2 DECODER jack to a PAY-TV or Canal Plus decoder.

 [Other Device] Select [Other Device] if you connect

the recorder’s AV2 DECODER jack to a VCR or similar recording device.

Video Output Format

Select the Video output format option according to the connection type of this unit

 [YPbPr] When your TV is connected with the

COMPONENT OUTPUT jack on this unit.

 [RGB] When your TV is connected with the

SCART(RGB signal) jack on this unit.

Power Save Mode

You can set up the unit into an economic power save mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off.

 [OFF] Power Save Mode is not active.

 [ON] Power Save Mode is active.

Notes:

 The encoded television signals (CANAL+ or

PREMIERE) are not decoded in the Power Save Mode.

 The Power Save Mode is not available in the

standby mode for the timer recording and when power off of the unit after receiving the encoded television signals (CANAL+ or PREMIERE).

Factory Set

If you need to, you can reset the Recorder to all its factory settings. Select ‘‘ENTER’’ icon then press ENTER and auto setup menu will appear, see page 14.

Note:

Some options can not be reset. (Rating, Password, and Area Code)

Language Settings

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen 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 43). If you make a mistake while entering number, press CLEAR repeatedly to delete numbers one by one then correct it.

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

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

connected 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.

Lock (Parental Control) Settings

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.

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. Enter it again to verify. If you make a mistake while entering number, press CLEAR repeatedly to delete numbers one by one then correct it.

3. Select a rating 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.

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.

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Lock (Parental Control) Settings (Continues)

Set Password

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

2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating” on page 18. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new password twice after inputing the current password. To delete the password, select [Delete] then input the password.

If you forget your 4-digit code

If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.

1. Display Setup menu then select an 1 level icon.

2. Use the Number buttons to enter the 6-digit number “210499”.

3. Select [OK] then press ENTER. The 4-digit password is cleared. Enter a new code.

Area Code

Enter the code of an area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Codes”, page 43.).

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

2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating” on page 18.

3. Select the first character using the 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.

Recording Settings

Record Mode Set

You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality), MLP (Maximum Long Play).

Auto Chapter

When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are put in specified setting. You can change this interval to 5 minutes or 10 minutes. If you select [None], switch off automatic chapter marking altogether with the [None] setting.

Disc Settings

Initialize

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/DVD+RW/DVD+R: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW

disc is initialized to Video mode. Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW from the Setup menu as below.

1. Select [Initialize] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.

Format Disc menu appears.

3. Use b / B to select a desired mode (VR Mode or

Video Mode) then press ENTER. Confirm message will appear. For DVD+RWs, go to step 4.

4. Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER.

It takes a few moments to initialize 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.

Note:

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.

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 re-record 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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Disc Settings (Continued)

Disc Label

Use this 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 name can be up to 32 characters long.  For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will

see only a limited character set.

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

2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 39.

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].

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.

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 [About DivX (R)] 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.

General Explanation of On-Screen Display

This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on the disc.

Displaying Information While Watching TV

During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/remove the information displayed on-screen.

Displaying Disc Information on-screen

You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen.

1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.

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

3. 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.

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[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 25)

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[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (page 23)

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[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 25)

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[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 24)

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[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 24)

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[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (page 25)

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[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 25)

Note:

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

Indicates disc name and format.

Indicates the record mode,

free space, and elapsed

time progress bar.

Indicates channel number, station name, and

audio signal (MONO) received by the tuner.

Indicates current date and time.

Indicates current audio

channel.

Playback

General Playback Features

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

2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 14).

3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” 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.

4. 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.

Note:

If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “Rating”, on page 18).

Buttons Operations

OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. PAUSE/STEP (X) During playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause

playback. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.

Tip:

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 available for Video CD.

SKIP (. / >) During playback, press SKIP (. or >) to go to the next

chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track.

Tips:

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To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback, press DISPLAY twice and press v / V to select the chapter icon. Then, input the chapter number or use b / B.

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On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback.

SCAN (m / M) During playback, press SCAN (m or M) repeatedly to

select the required scan speed. DVD; 5 steps Video CD, DivX, Audio CD; 3 steps

While the playback is paused, press SCAN (m or M) repeatedly to play in slow motion DVD; 4 steps Video CD; 4 steps (Forward only)

ZOOM During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to enlarge

the video image. (x1 size → x2 size → x4 size → x1 size (normal size) You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV buttons.

Discs

All Discs

VCDDVD ALL

ACD

DivXVCDDVD ALL

WMAMP3ACD

DivXVCDDVD ALL

VCDDVD ALL

General Playback Features (Continued)

Buttons Operations

PLAY MODE For repeat playback

During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off)

Notes:

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

page

21.

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

For repeat A-B

During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select point A then press ENTER to select point B. Repeats a sequence from point A (Starting point) to point B (End point). To stop the repeat A-B, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “OFF” appears on the TV screen.

TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears

on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.

MENU/LIST The disc menu appears on the screen.

SUBTITLE ( ) During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B

repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.

AUDIO ( ) Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to hear a

different audio language, audio track or encoding method.

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 11 for connection details.

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT).

With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can switch among Main (L+L), Sub (R+R), or Main+sub (L+R).

Discs

VCD+R-R

+RW-RW

Video

-RW

DivXDVD

DVD

ACDVCDDVD ALL

WMAMP3

ACDVCDDVD ALL

Playback

If a menu screen is displayed

The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu.

Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.

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Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen.

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Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc. Follow the instructions on the each menu screen. You may also set PBC to [OFF] under Setup menu (see page 21).

Moving to another TITLE

When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title as follows:

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Press DISPLAY twice during playback 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.

Time Search

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY twice 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 b

B to

move the under bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the correct numbers.

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

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 twice during playback. The OnScreen Display appears on the TV screen.

2. Use v / V to select the Angle icon in the OnScreen Display.

3. Use b / B to select a desired angle. The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen.

Tip:

The ANGLE indicator will blink on the TV screen at scenes recorded at different angles to indicate that angle switching is possible.

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 twice during playback. The OnScreen Display appears on the TV screen.

2. Use v / V to select the Sound icon in the OnScreen Display.

3. Use b / B to select “3D SUR”. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select “NORMAL”.

Last Condition Memory

This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position 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.

DVD

VCDDVD ALL

DVD

DivXDVD ALL

VCD

DVD

VCDDVD

Playing a DivX Movie File

The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right.

1. Press HOME.

2. Select [Movie] option.

3. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen.

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

use the v / V buttons on the remote to highlight

and press ENTER.

5. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to highlight a file and press PLAY (N). You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 23-25.

6. Press STOP to stop the playback. The [Movie List] menu appears.

Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle

If the subtitle does not display properly, please follow the steps below.

1. Press PAUSE/STEP when the subtitle appears.

2. Press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds. The language code will appear.

3. Press b / B to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly.

4. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.

Note:

The DivX subtitle file name has to be identified with the DivX file name to display by this unit.

Movie List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie

List] menu then press ENTER. [Movie List] menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.

2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press

ENTER.

 [Play] Start playback the selected title.  [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the

folder appears

DivX file requirement

Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divx” Playable DivX subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”, “.ssa”,

“.sub (Micro DVD, Subviewer 1.0/2.0)”, “.txt (TM player, DVD subtitle system)”

Playable Codec format:

“DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.xx”, “DIVX5.xx” Playable Audio format: “AC3”, “MP3”

 Sampling frequency:

within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3)

 Bit rate:

within 8 - 320kbps (MP3)

CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 Notes on DivX format

 If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97

frames per second, this unit may not operate normally.

 If there is impossible code to express in the DivX

file name, it may be displayed as “*” mark.

 If the video and audio structure of recorded file is

not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.

 This unit does not support the DivX file that is

recorded with GMC (Global Motion Compensation).

 This unit does not support the DivX file that

contains “rec list”.

Playback

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file

The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on right.

1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears.

2. Select [Music] option.

3. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.

4. Use v/V to select a track then press PLAY (N). Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 23-25.

Tips:

 Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for

the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag: Not Checked] 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.

 If you want to move to the upper directory, use

the v / V to highlight and press ENTER.

5. To stop playback at any time, press STOP.

Audio CD and Music List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Music

List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.

2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press

ENTER.

 [Play] Start playback the selected title.

 [Random] Start or stop random playback.

 [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the

folder appears

Random

1. Press v / V to select a file then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

2. Press v / V to select [Random] option then press

ENTER. The unit automatically begins random playback and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.

3. To return to normal playback, select [Random] option again then press ENTER.

Tip:

By pressing SKIP > during Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback.

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

File extensions

“.mp3”, “.wma”.

Sampling frequency:

within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate:

within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Folder:

Less than 2000

Viewing a JPEG File

The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on right.

1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears.

2. Select [Photo] option.

3. Select a media that contains JPEG file then press ENTER. The [Photo List] menu appears on the TV screen.

4. Use b / B / v / V to select a file, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu.

Tip:

If you want to move to the upper directory, use the v / V to highlight and press ENTER.

5. Use v / V to select [Full Screen] then press ENTER. The selected image is displayed in full screen. Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the recorder to read the files.

6. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. The [Photo List] menu appears.

Tip:

If you press RETURN (O) while menu screen is displaying, the screen is changed to TV viewing or AV input.

Photo List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List]

menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.

2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER

to confirm your selection.

 [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the

folder appears

 [Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full

screen.

 [Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.

Skip Images

While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.

Rotate Images

Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.

Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menu during viewing the full screen.

Photo file requirement

File extensions

“.jpg”

Photo size:

Less than 4MB recommended

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Folder:

Less than 2000

Notes on JPEG file

 Progressive and lossless compression JPEG

image files are not supported.

 Depending on the size and number of the JPEG

files, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media.

Playback

View Slide Shows

1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page 28).

2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears.

3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Speed] option:

Sets the Slide Show speed to [Slow], [Normal], or [Fast].

4. Select the [Start] option then press ENTER to start the Slide Show. The slide show continues until you press STOP.

5. Press STOP to stop the Slide Show and returns to the Photo List menu.

To Pause the Slide Show

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause slide show.

2. When you want to continue slide show, press PLAY (N).

Recording

About DVD recording

Notes:

 This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or

CD-RW discs.

 Our company takes no responsibility for recording

failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder.

 Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can

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

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

This recorder can play various kinds of DVD discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD+R discs. The disc format for DVD-R, DVD+R, 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. By default, the DVD-RW disc format is Video format, though you can change this to Video Recording (VR) 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 mode, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode). Within the recording modes (which are fixed for them whole disc) are the record settings. 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 20 (Initialize) 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 execute the Menu-making operation to update the new title and editing when removing the disc from the recorder or turn off the recorder.

Recording time and picture quality

There are four preset recording quality modes:

 XP – Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour

of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

 SP – Default quality, sufficient for most applications,

gives about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

 LP – Slightly lower video quality, gives about 4

hours of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).

 EP – Low video quality, gives about 6 hours of

recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

 MLP – The longest recording time with the lowest

video quality, gives about 11 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

Notes:

 You may see a fragmented picture or distorted

subtitle during playing back the contents recorded in EP and MLP mode.

 If you fully record a recordable DVD disc in MLP

mode with only one title, the recordable time is limited as 10 hours.

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