LG RC700N User Manual

RC286H-M_NA1ULL

DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: RC700N

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

Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free.

1-800-243-0000

Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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

MOISTURE.

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 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.

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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 unit, unplug the unit from the outlet. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue,

Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Phone: [phone].

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

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

1.Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water. - For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

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

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

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

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

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

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

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

INTRODUCTION

REFERENCE

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INTRODUCTION

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .6 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .8 What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .8 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

HOOKUP AND SETTINGS

Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)

Connections to Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .15 Connecting the IR control cable . . . . . . . . . .16 Initial Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . .20 Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22 Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 General Explanation of On-Screen Display .24

PLAYBACK

Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 VCR Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 DVD Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28 Special Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files . . . .30 Viewing a JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

RECORDING

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Recording time and picture quality . . . . . . .33 Recording from External Components . . . . .34 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Simultaneous Play and Record . . . . . . . . . . .34

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top

Channel option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .37 Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . .37 Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

EDITING

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .40 VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .41 Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Changing the Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . .41 Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Divide One Title Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .46 Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

REFERENCE

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Multi-brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Area Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-52

Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear Cover

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Introduction

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

About the Symbol Display

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

DVD ALL All DVD discs listed below.

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode

-RAM disc

DVD+RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD+R (DL) disc

DVD-Video disc

Audio CDs

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.

Moisture Condensation

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

About the Remote Control

Operation Range

Point the Remote Control at the Remote Sensor and press the buttons.

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

Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the Remote Sensor.

Battery installation

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

# aligned correctly.

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

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Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable)

DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.

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

[VR mode]

Recordings can be extensively edited

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

[Video mode]

Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

Limited editing features

DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)

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

DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.

Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

Limited editing features

DVD-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 (DVD + ReWritable)

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

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatic finalization)

The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.

Recordings can be edited.

DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)

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

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

Limited title/chapter editing features.

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

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

Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R DL disc.

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

Any edited contents are not 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)	Fujifilm (2x)
That’s (8x, 16x)	Ricoh (8x, 16x)	Verbatim (4x)	SONY (2.4x)	Maxell (2.4x)	Mitsubishi (3x)
SONY (16x)	SONY (16x)	JVC (4x)	Verbatim (2.4x)	-	-
-	-	Victor (4x)	Ricoh (2.4X, 4x)	-	-
-	-	Maxell (4x)	-	-	-

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Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

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

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

CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA 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.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

•Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.

•Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

•LG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

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Restrictions on video recording

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

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

What is ‘CPRM’?

CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.

This Recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode or DVD-RAM discs, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Copyright

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

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

Notice for Progressive Scan Use

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

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Front Panel

a

b

c

d

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fg h i j

k l m n

o p

aDisc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

bZ DVD

Opens or closes the disc tray.

cCassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

dZ VCR

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

e1 POWER

Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.

fN / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback.

Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

gx (STOP)

Stops playback

hz (REC)

Starts recording.

Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

iBACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M)

-DVD: Search backward or forward.

-VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/forward picture search.

jDUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD). Lights when the Recorder is dubbing.

kDisplay window

Shows the current status of the Recorder.

Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck.

DVD The DVD deck is selected.

			Lights when the Recorder is in playing mode
			or flashes when search mode.
			The VCR deck is selected.
	VCR
			Indicates when the recorder is in timer
			recording or a timer recording is
			programmed.
			A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.
			The Recorder is recording.
	REC
			Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)
	PM
				Indicates total playing time,
				elapsed time, remaining time
				or current deck status
				(Playback, Pause, etc).

lRemote Sensor

Point the recorder Remote Control here.

mDVD/VCR

Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.

nRES.

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks.

-HDMI: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

-COMPONENT: 480p, 480i

oDV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

pAV IN 2 (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right))

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

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Remote Control

	CLEAR
	Removes a mark on the Marker
	Search menu.
	AV/INPUT
	Changes the input to use for recording
a	(AV1, AV2, or DV IN).
	TV Control Buttons
	See page 48.
	b
	BACKWARD / FORWARD
b	(m/M)
	- DVD: Search backward or forward.

- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/forward picture search.

SKIP (. / >)

c Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.

d

a

POWER (1)

Turns Recorder ON and OFF.

DVD

Select the Recorder’s function mode to DVD.

VCR

Select the Recorder’s function mode to VCR.

EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

-Opens and closes the disc tray.

-Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

PAUSE/STEP (X)

Pause playback or recording temporarily.

Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

PLAY (N)

Starts playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

c

HOME

Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

TRK (+/-)

Adjusts manually the tape’s picture onscreen.

DISC MENU/LIST

Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title

List or Playlist menu.

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

Selects menu options.

ENTER ( )

Confirms menu selections.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display. Displays information of current status.

RETURN (O)

Removes the menu.

d

AUDIO

Selects an audio language or an audio channel.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ZOOM

Enlarges DVD video image.

I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP)

Skips 30 seconds forward during playback.

z REC

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

REC MODE

Selects the recording mode:

-DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP.

-VCR: SP or SLP.

DUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).

TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

PLAY MODE

Selects play mode.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH

Displays Marker Search menu.

THUMBNAIL

Selects a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Title List menu.

CHP. ADD

Inserts a chapter marker when playing/ recording.

TIME SHIFT

To play the title being recorded and also currently being recorded appears as PIP.

*

This button is not available.

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Rear Panel

a b

c

d

e

f

g h i j

aIR TRANSMITTER

Connect the IR control cable (if used).

bOPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

cCOMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR)

Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs.

dINPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))

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

eHDMI OUTPUT

HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video.

fAC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

gCOAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

hS-VIDEO OUTPUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

iAUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs.

jVIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

Caution:

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

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Hookup and Settings

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

Notes:

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

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

•Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The

DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

•The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

Notes:

•Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the front panel for progressive signal.

•Progressive Scan does not work with the Video or S-Video connections.

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

•If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEO OUTPUT, S-VIDEO OUTPUT and COMPONENT OUTPUT connections are not available.

Audio connection

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2).

Rear of TV

S-VIDEO	COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN			AUDIO INPUT
INPUT		VIDEO INPUT
	Pr	Pb	Y	R	L

Connections to your TV	S	C	A2
Make one of the following connections, depending on	Rear of Recorder
the capabilities of your TV.
Video connection
Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder
to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable
supplied (V).

Note:

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

VIDEO.

V A1

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder

to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional

S-Video cable (S).

Rear of TV

Component Video connection

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

Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y PB PR cable (C).

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HDMI connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable.

1.Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT 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.

(Type A)

•If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable.

•Not all HDCP-compatible

Tip:

When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI output using RES. button on the front panel.

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.

If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears on the screen.

Please read TV’s owner’s manual then set the resolution that your TV can accept.

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 compatible TV

HDMI

H

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 following:

-Try 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)x480i, 720x480p, 1280x720p, or 1920x1080i video input.

•Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this recorder.

-It’s impossible copy protected-DVD title’s playback in non-HDCP devices.

•For best performance, directly connect the HDMI output to an HDMI input on your TV. If connecting to some device other than a TV or monitor, such as a home theater receiver with an HDMI input, check the following to make sure the HDMI signal will be received correctly:

-Check the operating instructions of the connected device to make sure that the HDMI input of the device complies with HDMI-HDCP specifications.

-Check that the HDMI setup menu of any nondisplay device is set to “pass-through” so that HDMI signals received are not changed in any way (such as changing the video or audio format).

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Connection to an Amplifier

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

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO 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) supplied.

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

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

2.You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 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 onscreen display, press AUDIO.

•This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a

DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digital audio outputs.

•While viewing a digital channel, the 2 channel stereo audio is only output through the audio output jacks.

Rear of Recorder

O

X

A

OPTICAL	COAXIAL	L	R
DIGITAL INPUT	DIGITAL INPUT	AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

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.

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Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder

Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 34 for [Recording from External Components].)

Rear of Recorder

Front of Recorder

Connecting a Digital

Camcorder

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

Notes:

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

Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result in malfunction.

DV Digital Camcorder

DV

IN/OUT

Front of Recorder

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Connecting the IR control cable

The Recorder sends commands to your connected Set-Top Box to change the channels through the IR control cable when AV1 timer recording starts.

1.Connect the plug of the IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder.

2.Find the Set-Top Box IR Sensor. Refer to “How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box” on right.

3.On the IR control cable, attach the adhesive tape (included) to the flat surface just below of the IR Blaster on the IR control cable.

4.Place the IR Blaster in front of the IR sensor on your Set-Top Box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor.

5After connecting, make the necessary setting (page 22).

Notes:

•If your Set-Top Box does not have Audio/Video Out jacks, you cannot use the AV1 timer recording using this connection

•Important, for the Recorder to record programs received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times.

•If your Set-Top Box has IR and RF control together, set the control to IR on the Set-Top box to use this IR connection

•Do not connect an accessory other than the supplied IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack.

•Do not cover the transmitter.

•Not all Set-Top Box devices will work with this Recorder.

•Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected Set-Top Box as well.

Recommended Set-Top Box devices

Cable Box: Motorola, Pioneer, Scientific Atlanta, Sony

Satellite Box: DirecTV, Echostar, Dish NetWork, HTS, Hughes, JVC, Proscan, RCA, Sony

Digital Video Recorder: Tivo, DirecTV, Dish NetWork, Scientific Atlanta, Motorola, Hughes, Humax, Philips, Sony

Cable Box,

Satellite Box

Digital Video Recorder or

Other Set-Top Boxes

VIDEO AUDIO OUT

OUT

IR Blaster

Front

IR Control Cable

Rear of Recorder

How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box

1.Turn off the Set-Top Box.

2.Hold the Remote Control of the Set-Top Box so that it touches the front of the device.

Yes

No

3.

.

4.

the

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Initial Setup Wizard

After the POWER button is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete.

1.Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display then press ENTER.

2.Enter the necessary information for year, date and time.

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

v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

3. Press ENTER to exit the menu.

Note:

You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the [Factory Set] in the setup menu.(see page 18).

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 and the Home menu appears.

2.Use b / B to select the desired main option.

3.Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

4.To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

Setup

•Start: Displays Setup menu.

TV

•Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record List] menu. (See page 35)

Movie

•VCR: Plays back Video tape.

•DISC:

-Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc (page 40)

-Plays back DVD-Video disc (pages 27-29).

Photo (See page 31-32)

•DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.

Music (See page 30)

•DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc.

Easy Menu

•Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu.

•Disc Manager: Displays Disc Setup menu.

•Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu.

•DV Input: Displays DV Input mode.

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