LG RC897T User Manual

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DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL:

RC897T

Call us and we will

guide you through your

first recording, for free.

1-800-243-0000

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: 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.

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: 1-201-816-2000.

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

IMPORT

ANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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 power-supply 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.

Copyrights

 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 tech-

nology 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.

 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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . . . .6

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

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . . . . . .8

Connections to your TV (Composite) . . . . . . . . .9

Connections to your TV (HDMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connections to your TV (Component) . . . . . . .11

Connections to your TV (S-Video) . . . . . . . . . . .12

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied

Multi-brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Channel Selection with Channel List menu . . .19 General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . .20

Displaying Information While Watching TV . . . .20

Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . . . .20

Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

DVD Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Special Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files

. . . . . .25

Viewing a JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Playing a MPEG4 Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Recording time and picture quality

. . . . . . . . . . . .29

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top

Channel option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Recording from External Components . . . . . . .33

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . .34

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . . . . .35

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Changing the Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . .37

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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

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

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

VCR Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

VCR recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top

Channel option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Recording from External Components . . . . . . .47

Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . .53-55

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using an USB Flash Drive

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Area Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-67

Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-70

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-72

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-74

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear Cover

INTRODUCTION

TTable of contents

able of contents

CONNECTION AND SETTING

TV VIEWING

DVD PLAYBACK

DVD RECORDING

DVD EDITING

REFERENCE

VCR PLAYBACK

VCR RECORDING

SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

DUBBING

INTRODUCTION

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

Symbol Used in this Manual

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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

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

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.

Caution

Tip

Note

Introduction

Moisture Condensation

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

Icon Meaning

All DVD discs listed below.

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode

DVD-RAM disc

DVD+RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD+R (DL) disc

DVD-Video disc

Audio CDs

MP3 files

WMA files

JPEG files

Video Tape

MPEG4 files

MPEG4

VCR

JPEG

WMA

MP3

ACD

DVD

-R

+RW

RAM

-RW

Video

-RW

DVD ALL

Recordable and Playable Discs

Recommended recordable DVD discs

*1 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title. *2 Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space. *3 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *4 "Finalize" is activated only if there is some edited information on the disc (like Hide, Manual Chapter Making…). *5 Some edited informations are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization. *6 Some edited informations may not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.) *7 This function cannot operate on special chapters.( first chapter, If two chapters created by erasing a part from an original title, If two chapters created from different titles, If two chapters created by moving an order from an original title, etc..)

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

Recommended Mitsubishi(8x,16x) Mitsubishi(4x) Mitsubishi(3x) Mitsubishi(8,16x)

Mitsubishi(2.4x, 8x)

Mitsubishi(4x)

discs Verbatim(8x,16x) Verbatim(4x) Maxell(5x) Verbatim(8x,16x) HP(4x)

JVC(4x) Verbatim(4x)

Maxell(4x) Ricoh(4x)

Disc Logo

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RAM

-RW

Video

-RW

+RW

-R

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Automatically formatted in Video Mode.

Automatically formatted

Manual format in VR mode using "Setup"

Automatically formatted in Video Mode.

Automatically formatted in VR Mode.

Compatibility with other DVD Players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+R compatible players. (Finalization necessary)

Playable on most DVD Players (Finalization necessary)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players.(Finalization recommended*5)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players(Finalization unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD Players (Finalization necessary)

Playable only on DVD-RAM compatible players. (Finalization unnecessary)

Disc Type

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVD-R Video Mode

DVD+RW

VR Mode

DVD-RW

Video Mode

DVD-RAM VR Mode

Auto

Chapter

Yes

Re-writable

(Initialization)

Yes

Recording Features

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 “ ”.

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.

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INTRODUCTION

Playable Discs

 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.

Notes

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JPEG

MPEG4

WMA

MP3

ACD

DVD

Characteristics

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/DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/CD-RW/DVD discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or MPEG4, JPEG files.

Disc Type

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

DATA DISC

Finalize

Yes

Yes*4

Yes

Unfinalize

Yes

Bilingual

Recording

Yes

Manual Chapter

Making

Yes*6

Yes

Edit Title

Name

Yes

Delete

Title

Yes*3

Yes*1

Yes*2

Yes*1

Yes*2

Delete

Chapter

Yes*2

Divide

Title

Yes

A-B Delete

(Delete part)

Yes

Combine

Chapter

Yes *6

Yes

Yes *7

Playlist

Yes

Hide/Show

Title

Yes*6

Yes

Hide/Show

Chapter

Yes*6

Yes

Protect

Title

Yes

Protect

Disc

Yes

Editing Features

Recording Features

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.

 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.

Connecting an

Antenna or Cable TV

Antenna

Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. If your antenna cable is flat wire type, use a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adapter.

Cable TV

If a cable box is required for reception the cable channels, connect a coaxial cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the cable box and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the cable box to the ANT. IN on the recorder.

To view or record a CATV channel

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

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

3. Select a channel using the cable converter.

 With this connection, you cannot record one program while viewing another.  If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set.

Notes

Connection and Setting

Rear of Recorder

Antenna

CONNECTION

AND SETTING

Connections to your TV (Composite)

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

RF coaxial connection

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

This model do not have RF modulated output function RF CH3, or CH4. You cannot watch this recorder with TV tuner.

Video connection

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

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

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).

Note

Rear of Recorder

White RedYellow

Rear of TV

A1V

White RedYellow

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).

 If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sam-

pling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 53). 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 53).

 If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the

[DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page

53). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

 The arrow on the cable connector body should face

up for correct alignment with the connector on the recorder.

 If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check

the HDMI cable.

When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution

(480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p) for the

HDMI output using RES. button on the front panel.

 Changing the resolution when the recorder is con-

nected 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.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Additional Information for HDMI

 When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device

make sure of the followings:

-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, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p 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 non-display 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).

Caution

Tip

Notes

(Type A)

Connections to your TV (HDMI)

HDMI compatible TV

HDMI

CONNECTION

AND SETTING

Connections to your TV (Component)

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

RF coaxial connection

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

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 P

B PR cable (C).

 Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the front panel for progressive signal.  Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Video or S-Video connections.  If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.

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 (A2).

Notes

Rear of TV

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

VIDEO INPUT

Green Blue Red

White Red

AUDIO INPUT

A2C

White Red

Green Blue Red

Rear of Recorder

Connections to your TV (S-V

ideo)

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

RF coaxial connection

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

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).

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 (A2).

Rear of TV

S-VIDEO 

INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

White Red

Rear of Recorder

CONNECTION

AND SETTING

Controlling

Controlling YY

our TV with the

Supplied Multi-brand Remote

Control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Multi-brand Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

POWER Turn the TV on or off. INPUT Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input sources.

CH +/– Scans up or down through

memorized channels.

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV.

Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.

Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote Control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

1. While holding down TV POWER (

) button, press

the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (Refer to table on the right column).

2. Release TV POWER (

) button.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code Number

LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2

Zenith 1, 3, 4

Samsung 6, 7

Sony 8, 9

Hitachi 4

 Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not

function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code.

 If you enter a new code number, the code number previous-

ly entered will be erased.

 When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code

number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Notes

Note

INPUT

TV Control Buttons

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, COAXIAL) 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 53).

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



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.

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

Notes

Caution

Rear of Recorder

White Red

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

CONNECTION

AND SETTING

Accessory

Audio/V

ideo (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 33 for [Recording from External Components].)

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.

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

video decks.

 Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result in mal-

function.

Notes

The Recorder sends commands to your connected SetTop Box to change the channels of it 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.

5. After connecting, make the necessary setting (page

56-57).

 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.

Do not use RF coaxial cable to connect the Set-Top Box

Caution

Notes

ANTENNA OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

Front

Rear of Recorder

Cable Box, Satellite Box Digital Video Recorder or Other Set-Top Boxes

IR Control Cable

IR Blaster

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

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.

3. Slowly move the Remote Control across the front of the device while pressing POWER (11) button

On and Off. You must press and release the POWER (11) button each time you move the

Remote Control (holding down the button will not work).

4. When the cable box turns on, you have found the sensor. Remember the location of the sensor.

Yes

Connecting the IR control cable

CONNECTION

AND SETTING

Initial Setup W

izard

After the POWER (11) is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language, Channels 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 (



Press RETURN (O)to skip the Initial Setup.

2. Check your antenna connections.

Press B to move next step.

Press b to go back to the previous level.

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

TV is for over-the-air antenna reception. CATV is for cable subscribers.

Press b to go back to the previous level.

4. Press ENTER (



) to begin the channel search.

You can skip the analog channel scanning by pressing B.

Press b to go back to the previous level.

5. 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 cur-

rent cursor position. You can use numbered buttons to change the setting Press ENTER (



) to confirm your setting.

Press RETURN

(O)

to go back to the previous

level.

6. Press ENTER (



) to exit the menu.

Press b to go back to the previous level.

You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the [Factory Set] in the setup menu. (see page 51).

Note

POWER 1

b / B / v / V,

ENTER 

O RETURN

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.

 Auto Ch. Scan: Displays [Auto Channel Set] menu.

(See page 50)

 Channel Edit: Displays Channel Edit setup menu.

(See page 50)

 Channel List: Displays the Channel List menu.

(See page 19)

 Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record] menu. (See

page 31, 45)

Movie

 VCR: Plays back Video tape. (page 42-43)

 DISC:

- Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc (page 34)

- Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23).

 USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash

Drive.

Photo (See page 26-27)

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

 USB: Displays [Photo List] menu for USB Flash

Drive.

Music (See page 25)

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

 USB: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash

Drive.

Easy Menu

 Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page 48)

 Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See

page 58)

 Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu.

(See page 56)

 DV Input: Displays DV Input mode. (See page 49)

TV VIEWING

TV V

iewing

Channel Selection

You can select a channel as shown below.

 Number and – (dash) buttons

Use Number (0-9) and – (dash) buttons to select a channel directly.

- For example, to select digital channel number

27-1, press “2”, “7”, “-”, “1” and press ENTER (



)

- For example, to select analog channel number

27, press “2”, “7” and press ENTER (



 FAV. CH +/- button

Press FAV +/– to scroll through your favorite channels.

To set a favorite channel, use [Channel Edit] option in the Setup menu. (See page 50-51.)

 CH/TRK +/– buttons

Use CH/TRK +/– on the Remote Control or CH v/V on the front panel to cycle the recorder through the channels in memory.

Channel Selection with

Channel List menu

 Displaying Channel List and Changing

Channel

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [TV] > [Channel List] and press ENTER

(



). The channel list menu will appear.

3. Select your desired channel using the v / V and

press ENTER (



) to change the channel.

 Switching Channel List

Four types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel searching. You can switch the channel lists to TV (CATV), DTV (CADTV), Favorite or ALL.

1. Press v to move the highlight position to top of

the channel list.

2. Press b / B to select a [TV (CATV)], [DTV

(CADTV)], [Favorite] or [ALL]. Selected channel list appears.

TV (CATV): Shows all analog TV channels.

DTV (CADTV): Shows all digital TV channels.\ Favorite: Shows favorite channels.

(favorite channel shows icon)

ALL: Shows all analog and digital channels.

FAV

Note

Number (0-9) and

– DASH buttons

FAV. CH +/- and

CH/TRK +/– buttons

General Explanation of

On-Screen Display

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

is displayed, action prohibited or not available.

Displaying Information While Watching TV

During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen. The information will not be displayed during VCR recording.

a Indicates the disc format, free space, and elapsed

time progress bar.

b Indicates channel number, station name, and audio

signal by the tuner.

c Indicates program title, start time, end time, rating,

etc. (Digital channel only)

d Indicates audio language for digital channel or out-

put audio signal for analog channel (Stereo, Mono, SAP, etc.).

e Indicates current date and time.

You must set the clock on the setup menu to display the correct start time and end time of the program while viewing digital channel.

Channel Information Icon

(DTV caption icon) Indicates that the current channel contains the DTV caption. Press

SUBTITLE ( )

to select a DTV caption

language.

TV Aspect Indicates that the current channel is wide or 4:3 picture format.

(DTV Multiple Audio Icon)

Indicates that the current channel contains the DTV multiple audio languages. Press AUDIO to select an audio language.

Displaying Disc Information on-screen

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

1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

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 parenthesis.

 [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total num-

ber of titles (or tracks) (page 22-23)

 [Chapter]: Current chapter number/total

number of chapters (page 22)

 [Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 24)  [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO

only) or audio channel (page 23)

 [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 23)  [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles

(page 24)

 [Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 24)

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

Note

DVD PLAYBACK

Playing a DVD

1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck.

2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (

) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback

side down.

3. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (

) to close the tray. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start,

press PLAY (NN) or Starts playback using HOME menu.

4. To stop the playback, press STOP (

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

x” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY

(NN) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (xx) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.

5. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (

) to remove the disc.

Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (ZZ) to close disc tray or press POWER (11), the disc tray closes automatically and unit turns off.

If parental control is set and the disc is not within the rating settings you must input the password. (See [Rating] on page 53).

Note

DVD Playback

POWER 1

DVD

EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z

PLAY

STOP

DVD Playback Options

Buttons Operations

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

PAUSE (X) Pause playback.

Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. You can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in

Pause mode.

BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M)

During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan speed.

- DVD; 5 steps,

- MPEG4, Audio CD; 3 steps

In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M) for slow motion playback.

- DVD; 4 steps,

SKIP (. / >) Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback to select the

next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Press SKIP (.) twice in quick successions to step back to the previous chapter/track.

 To go directly to any chapter/track during

playback, press DISPLAY twice and use v / V to select the chapter or track icon. Input the chapter/track number or

use b / B.

 On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the track

number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback.

Discs

All Discs

WMAMP3ACD

MPEG4DVD ALL

DVD ALL

MPEG4

ACDDVD ALL

MPEG4DVD ALL

EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z

BACKWARD m

FORWARD M

PAUSE X

DISPLAY

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

SKIP . / >

DISC MENU/LIST

b / B / v / V, ENTER 

ZOOM

I.SKIP

TITLE

DVD PLAYBACK

DVD Playback Options (Continued)

Buttons Operations

ZOOM Enlarge the video image.

(x1 size → x2 size → x4 size → x1 size (normal size)) You can move through the zoomed picture using b / B /v / V buttons.

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

the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.

DISC 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.

I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward 30 seconds.

PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback.

[A-]: Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B (End

point) during playback. Press ENTER (



) at your cho-

sen end point then the repeat sequence begins.

[CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter.

[TITLE]: Repeats the current title.

[ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks.

[Track]: Repeats the current track.

[Folder]: Repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.

[OFF]: Does not play repeatedly.

 If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter

(Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.

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

different audio language, audio track or encoding method.

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 14 for connection details.

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

Note

Discs

DVD ALL

DVD

DVD ALL

WMAMP3

WMAMP3ACD

RAM-RW

ACD

DVD ALL

ACDDVD ALL

DVD ALL

DVD

+R+RWDVD

DVD ALL

If a menu screen is displayed

In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.

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

Moving to another TITLE

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



Press DISPLAY twice during playback or in stop mode 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 then press ENTER (



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.

Marker Search

To enter a Marker

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

To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene

1. During disc playback, press SEARCH.

The marker search menu appears on the screen.

2. Use b / B /v / V to select a marker scene that

you want to recall or clear.

3. Press ENTER (



) and playback starts from the

marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR and use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER (



) to delete

marked scene from the list.

4. To remove the Marker Search menu, press

RETURN (OO).

Camera Angle

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. Press DISPLAY twice then select the Angle icon during playback. Use b / B to select a desired angle. Note that the number of the current angle appears on the display.

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

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 then use v / V to select the

sound icon. Then, use b / B to select [3D SUR.].

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

[NORMAL].

Last Scene Memory

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

 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.

 Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is

erased once a different DVD title is played.

Notes

DVD

MPEG4DVD ALL

Tip

DVD

DVD ALL

MPEG4DVD ALL

DVD ALL

DVD

Special Playback Options

DVD PLAYBACK

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

()

and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Music] > [DISC] or [USB] and press ENTER

(



). The [Music List] menu appears on the TV

screen.

Example) Audio CD

3. Use v/V to select a track or file then press

PLAY (N). Playback starts.

You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 22-23.

4. To stop playback at any time, press STOP (x).

 You can view TV channel or video input source by pressing

RETURN (OO). If you want to return to the [Music List] menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.

 Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3

file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag: None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the information screen.

 On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content

(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can select between the [Music List] menu and [Photo List] menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

 If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list,

use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER (



) to

return to the previous menu screen.

Music List menu options

Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the [Music List] menu then press ENTER (



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

(



 [Play] Start playback the selected track or file.

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

folder appears.

 [Random] Start or stop random playback.

Random

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 (



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

Tip

Tips

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

Playable discs

File extensions “.mp3”, “.wma”.

Sampling frequency within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3),

32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge

format)

Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number

of files and folders)

WMAMP3

Playing an

Audio CD or MP3/WMA

files

This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 27.

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] or [USB] and press ENTER

(



3. Use v / V / b / B to select a file or folder and

press ENTER (



4. Use v / V to select option and press ENTER (



Example: When you select a file.

5. Use v / V to select [Full Screen] then press

ENTER (



The selected image is displayed in full screen.

6. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP (x).

 If the icon displays in the [Photo List] menu, it means

you cannot see those JPEG files.

 You can view TV channel or video input source by pressing

RETURN (OO). If you want to return to the [Photo List] menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.

 If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list,

use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER (



) to

return to the previous menu screen.

 On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content

(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can select between the [Music List] menu and [Photo List] menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

Photo List menu options

Use v / V / b / B to select a file then press ENTER (



). The menu options appear.

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.

Photo playback options

 Still picture

Use PAUSE/STEP (X) while viewing slide show to pause mode.

 Skip Images

While viewing a picture, press SKIP ( . / > ) 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.

Notes

Press ENTER (). to make this menu appear or disappear.

VViewing a JPEG files

iewing a JPEG files

DVD PLAYBACK

View Slide Shows

Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu.

2. Press ENTER (



3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options.

[Object] option:

 [Selected] Views slide show only selected

files.

 [All] Views slide show all files.

[Speed] option:

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

4. Select the [Start] option then press ENTER (



) to

start the Slide Show.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the Slide Show and returns

to the [Photo List] menu.

 Selecting multiple files

1. Press MARKER. A check mark appears on the file. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file.

2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file.

 Use the CLEAR button to select all files, or cancel all

marked files.

Notes on JPEG format

 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.

Notes

Tips

Photo file requirement

Playable discs File extensions “.jpg”

Photo size Less than 4MB recommended

CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number

of files and folders)

JPEG

The recorder can play MPEG4 files. Before playing MPEG4 files, read “MPEG4 file requirement” on right.

1. Press HOME

()

2. Select [Movie] option.

3. Select a media that contains MPEG4 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

(



). 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 22-23.

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

List] menu appears.

Notice for displaying the MPEG4 subtitle

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

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) 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.

The MPEG4 subtitle file name has to be identified with the MPEG4 file name to display by this unit.

Movie List menu options

Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER (



[Movie List] menu options appear.

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

Notes on MPEG4 format

 The MPEG4 subtitle file name has

format to be identified with the MPEG4 file name to be display on the unit.

 If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97 frames

per second, this unit may not operate normally.

 If the video and audio structure of MPEG4 file is not

interleaved, returns to the menu screen.

 If there is impossible code to express in the MPEG4 file

name, it may be displayed as “_” mark.

 This unit does not support the MPEG4 file that is record-

ed with GMC (Global Motion Compensation).

 If a bitrate of MPEG4 file on the USB is over 5Mbps, the

file may not be played properly.

 This unit may not support some MPEG4 files.  MPEG4 movie files are not playable on this unit.

Notes

Note

Playable discs

Available 720x576 (W x H) pixel resolution size

MPEG4 file extensions

“.avi”

Playable MPEG4 “.smi”, “.srt”, subtitle “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”,

“.txt (Micro DVD format only)”

Playable Codec “MP43” format

Playable Audio “AC3”, “PCM”, “MP3”, “WMA” format

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

32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within

32 - 192kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number of

files and folders)

MPEG4

MPEG4 file requirement

Playing a MPEG4 Movie File

DVD

RECORDING

DVD Recording

Notes for DVD recording

 This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

 Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect

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

 The company does not hold any responsibility to

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

 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.

 The unit cannot record the DTV caption on the

recordable DVD disc.

 If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording

time may be longer.

 The displayed times for recording and time remain-

ing 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 58 (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, record-

ing 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.

 The recordable time is limited to 12 hours for a title.

Recording time and picture quality

There are five 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 hour

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

 EP – Low video quality, gives about 6 hour of record-

ing time on a DVD (4.7GB).

 MLP – The longest recording time with the lowest

video quality, gives you about 14 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

You may see a fragmented picture during playing back the contents recorded in EP or MLP mode.

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 page 69).

Note

Copy control Recordable disc signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with

CPRM*

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1, Ver.2.2 with

CPRM*

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment

RAM

-RW

RAM+R-R

+RW-RW

Video

-RW

Basic Recording from a TV

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

1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (DVD) for

recording and load a recordable disc. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.

2. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP, MLP

3. Select the TV channel to record.

4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog

channel or audio language for digital channel to record. The table below shows what will be recorded on the different settings for different types of analog broadcast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what you’ll hear as it is recording.

If you set the audio channel to SAP (Second Audio Program), but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio (mono or stereo) will be recorded.

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

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

- DVD-R/RW/DVD-RAM: 99

- DVD+R/RW: 49

 If the Recorder is powered off during DVD recording, the

recording will not be saved.

Instant T

imer Recording

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

1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording

from a TV).

2. Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording

time length. Recording starts after the first press. DVD: Each subsequent press increases the record-

ing time by 10 minutes.

Checking the Recording Time

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

To Extend the Recording Time

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

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

To Pause the Recording

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

2. When you want to continue recording, press

PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.

 If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer

Recording, it will be canceled.

 The Recorder will automatically power off when the Instant

Timer Recording ends.

Notes

TV Broadcast

Selected Broadcast Audio Monitor Audio

LChR Ch Audio

MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO STEREO STEREO L R STEREO

Left L L Left Right R R Right MONO MONO MONO MONO

MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO

SAP SAP SAP SAP STEREO STEREO L R STEREO +SAP SAP SAP SAP SAP

MONO MONO MONO MONO

DVD

RECORDING

TTimer Recording

imer Recording

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER ().

3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER (



The Timer Record menu will appear.



[Media] – Choose a media (DVD).



[Ch.] – Choose a channel that memorized in this Recorder, or one of the external inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).



[Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program.



[Start Time] – Set the recording start time.



[End Time] – Set the recording end time.



[Mode] – Choose a record mode. DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP, MLP or AT (Auto)

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



[Set-Top Channel] – Choose a channel or [OFF] for AV1 input timer recording. For AV1 input timer recording using [Set-Top Channel] option, refer to page 32.

4. Enter the necessary information for your timer

recording(s).



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



v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position.



Press RETURN (OO) to return to the [Timer Record List] menu.

5. Press ENTER (



) to save the program.

6. The “Rec. OK” on the [Check] field on the [Timer

Record List] menu indicates the timer recording is programmed correctly.



[Rec OK]: Indicates the Timer Record is in recordable condition.



[No Disc]: There is no disc in the disc tray.



[Invalid disc]: The inserted disc is not recordable.



[Unrecordable]: There is no space to record on the disc.



[Lack Space]: The space on the disc is insufficient.



[Duplicate Date]: Timer Record is overlapped with another.

7. Press RETURN (

) to exit the [Timer Record List]

menu.

 You must insert a recordable disc or tape.  The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.  The Recorder will record the audio according to the

current TV tuner setting. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog channel to record before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.

 For digital TV recording with multiple audio lan-

guages, set audio language from the [DTV Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup menu (see page 52).

 The Recorder will automatically power off when the

Timer Recording ends.

 There is a short delay when a timer recording finish-

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

 You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer

Recording.

 The Timer Recording function allows you to record

up to 16 programs within a period of one month.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on.

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER ().

3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER (



) to edit the selected program.

Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

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

 Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on

the [Timer Recorder List] menu, then press CLEAR and select [OK] then press ENTER (



Notes

AAV1 T

V1 T

imer Recording using

Set-T

op Channel option

1. Connect a Set-Top Box as shown on page 16.

2. Make the necessary settings for the connection as

shown on page 56-57.

3. Important, for the Recorder to record programs

received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times.

Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER ().

5. Select [NEW] and press ENTER (



The Timer Record menu will appear.

6. Enter the necessary information for your timer

recording(s).



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



v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position.



Press RETURN (OO) to exit the Timer Record menu.

7. Set the [Ch.] option to [AV1].

8. Set the [Media], [Date], [Start Time], [End Time],

and [Mode] options according to previous page.

9. Set the [Set-Top Channel] option.



Select a channel using number or v / V buttons, the Recorder sends commands to change the channel of the connected Set-Top Box through the IR control cable.



Select [OFF] using CLEAR button, if you do not need the changing the channel of the Set-Top Box.

10. Press ENTER (



) to save the program.

11. The “Rec. OK” on the [Check] field on the [Timer

Record List] menu indicates the timer recording is programmed correctly. “[Check] field according to previous page”.

12. Press RETURN (

) to exit the [Timer Record

List] menu.

 You must insert a recordable disc.  The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.  The Recorder will automatically power off when the

Timer Recording ends.

 There is a short delay when a timer recording finish-

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

 You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer

Recording.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on.

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER ().

3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER (



) to edit the selected program.

Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

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

 Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on

the Timer Recorder List, then press CLEAR and select [OK] than press ENTER (



If you fail the AV1 Timer Recording

 Make sure IR Control Cable connection. (page 16)  Set the [Set-Top Box Edit] options again then proceed the

[Test] option. (page 56-57)

 If IR control is not activated even though you set again, the

Recorder may not control your Set-Top Box according to the device’s maker or status. Confirm recommended Set-Top Box on page 16 or contact your Set-Top Box provider.

Tips

Notes

DVD

RECORDING

Playing while you are

recording

You can start play from the beginning of the title while continuing to record it.

While recording (in DVD mode)

1. Press PLAY (N).

Start play of the title you are recording.

2. Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording

screen.

1. Press TIMESHIFT.

The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) window appears on the screen as shown below. What is currently being recorded appears as a PIP and you will hear the playback audio.

•You can switch between PIP window and Main window

screen by pressing TIMESHIFT.

2. Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording

screen.

 Play cannot be started until at least 30 seconds after

recording starts. (MLP mode: after 1 minute)

 This function does not work in VCR Recording mode.  This function can operate the DVD-RAM disc only.

Recording from External

Components

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

1. Make sure that the component you want to record

from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 15.

2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input

to record from.



AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel.



AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel.



DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.

3. Load a recordable disc.

4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly.

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

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

 Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio

are as you want them. See page 56.

 If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard,

you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 3 for more details.

 Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the

disc is full.

 To record for a fixed length of time, see [Instant

Timer Recording] on page 30.

 When unit is on any external inputs mode (AV1, AV2

and DV) the CH +/- buttons don’t work, press INPUT (on remote) repeatedly to select the TV mode, and then select the TV channels.

Notes

RAM

DVD Editing

TTitle List and Chapter List

itle List and Chapter List

Menu Overview

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

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

1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST

menu. Playback should be stopped when you do this.

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

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

 If you are editing a VR mode disc, press DISC

MENU/LIST to switch between Original and

Playlist menu.

 On the left side of the screen are the menu

options. The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD. You can change these thumbnails using the THUMBNAIL button. (see [Changing Title Thumbnails] on page 35.)

 Press DISPLAY to display the information of

selected title on the Title List menu.

 After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List

or Chapter List menu, then press ENTER (



The menu options on the left side of the menu. Use v / V to select a option then press ENTER

(



) to confirm your selection.

2. To exit the TITLE LIST menu, press

RETURN (OO) repeatedly.

a Current media. b Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed

time progress bar.

c Menu options: To display menu option, select a title

or chapter then press ENTER (



). The options dis-

played differ depending on the disc type.

 [Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter.

The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW cannot be play back.

 [Search]

- [Chapter] : Displays Chapter List of the Title.

- [Time] : Search time for you want start point of the title .

 [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 37)  [Move] Moves chapter position on [Chapter List -

Playlist] menu (page 39).

 [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or delet-

ing of the title.(page 39)

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

- [Title Name] : Edits the title name. (page 38).

- [Delete Part] : Deletes a part of the Title (page 37).

- [Divide] : Divides a title into two (page 40).

- [Hide (Show)] : Hides (or Shows) the selected title or chapter. (page 39)

 [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist.

(page 36)

 [Dubbing] Dubs the title to VCR (page 48).  [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.  [Combine] Combines two chapters into one (page 40).  [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title includ-

ing the hidden chapters.

d Currently selected title. e Shows the selected title number and total number

of titles.

f Thumbnail. g Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording

length.

a b

DVD EDITING

VR Mode: Original and

Playlist Editing

Titles, Chapters and Parts

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

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

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

 During Playlist playback, you may notice a momen-

tary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.

Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?

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

About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’

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

 Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded

on the disc.

 Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the

disc — how the Original content is to be played.

Adding Chapter Markers

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

 Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals

automatically. You can change this interval from the Initial Setup menu (see [Auto Chapter] on page 56).

 Addable chapter number has limitation.

1. Play the title.

2. At the point you want to start a new chapter, press

CHP. ADD.

A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.

 You can also put chapter markers in during

recording.

Changing the T

itle Thumbnails

Each title displayed in the Title List menu is represented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter. If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title.

1. Play the title.

2. Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed

picture the one that appears in the Title List menu.

The still picture that you choose appears in the Title List menu.

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

RAM-RW

Tip

RAM+R+RW-RW

Notes

RAM+R+RW-RW

RAM-RW

Caution

Making a New Playlist

Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter] on page 37).

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

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-

Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER (



The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

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

3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER (



The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.

Adding

Additional T

itle /

Chapters to the Playlist

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

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-

Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER (



The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu

options then press B.

3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already registered

to insert a title or chapter, then press ENTER (



4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or chapter

on the Playlist. You can view the added chapters on the [Chapter List-Playlist] menu.

5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or DISC MENU/LIST

to go back to the [Title List-Original] menu.

RAM-RW

DVD EDITING

Deleting an Original or

Playlist T

itle/Chapter

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

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

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

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

want to delete on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter List] menu then press ENTER (



The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

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

menu.

Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

3. Press ENTER (



) to confirm.

The confirm message for deleting will appear.

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



The selected chapter or title is deleted. After pressing ENTER (



), the new, updated menu

is displayed.

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

menu.

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

 When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s name is

changed to [Deleted Title].

 If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the

titles are combined into one.

 When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the last

one on DVD+R/RW, DVD-RW (Video mode) increases remaining recording time.

 The Chapter delete function is only available on

DVD-RW(VR mode) and DVD-RAM.

Deleting a Part

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

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

delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER

(



The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press

ENTER (



[Edit] menu appears on the TV screen. Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)

3. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to

find the starting point.

4. Press ENTER (



) at the starting point of the sec-

tion you want to delete. [End Point] icon is highlighted. The part is indicated on the Progress Bar.

5. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to

find the ending point.

6. Press ENTER (



) at the ending point of the section

you want to delete. You can cancel the selected point, use v / V to

select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER ().

7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press

ENTER (



The confirm message for deleting will appear. Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER (



The selected part is deleted from the title and Title List menu appears.

 It may not be possible to delete parts that are less

than 5 seconds long.

 If you select [Cancel] then press ENTER (



), the

Recorder will go to previous option and into Pause mode.

Notes

RAM-RW

Notes

Note

Naming a T

itle

You can name the titles.

1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List

menu, then press ENTER (



The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then

press ENTER (



Keyboard menu appears.

3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to

select a character then press ENTER (



) to con-

firm your selection.

 Language: Selects a keyboard type.

 Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.

 Delete: Deletes the character to the left of the

cursor position.

 b / B: Moves the cursor left or right.  OK: Confirms the name you have entered.

 Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the

Keyboard menu.

Remote Control buttons for entering a name

 PLAY (

): Inserts a space at the cursor posi-

tion.

 PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to the

right of the cursor position.

 SKIP (. / >): Moves the cursor left or right.  STOP (x), CLEAR: Deletes the character to the

left of the cursor position.

 0-9: Enters the character corresponding to the

selected column.

 DISC MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the key-

board type.

4. Choose [OK] then press ENTER (



) to fix the

name and return to the previous menu screen.

5. Press RETURN (

) repeatedly to exit the menu.

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

see only a limited character set.

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

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

TTime Search

ime Search

You can select start point of the title.

1. Choose Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the

TITLE LIST menu then press ENTER (



The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Choose Select [Search] > [Time] option then press

ENTER (



[Time] menu appears on the TV screen.

3. Choose Use b / B to find the point you want to

start. The point increase 1 minute step. If you press and hold b / B then the point increase 5 minute step.

4. Choose Press ENTER (



) to start selected point.

RAM-R+R+RW-RW

Video

-RW

Notes

Tips

RAM-R+R+RW-RW

Video

-RW

Current picture

Selected time

Start time

Selected point

End time

DVD EDITING

Moving a Playlist Chapter

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

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

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

2. Press ENTER (



The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist

options then press ENTER (



4. Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to

move the chapter then press ENTER (



After pressing ENTER (



), the updated menu is

displayed.

Hide a Chapter/T

itle

You can skip playing chapters or titles without deleting from the disc.

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

want to hide on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter List] menu, then press ENTER (



Options appear on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Edit] > [Hide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER (



) to confirm.

The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim.

If you select a hidden chapter or title on the TITLE LIST or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title.

You can play hidden chapter or title using [Full Play] option in the menu.

Protect a T

itle

Use this function to protect against accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title.

1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the [TITLE

LIST] menu.

2. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to pro-

tect then press ENTER (



Options appear on the left side of the screen.

3. Select [Protect] from the options.

Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

4. Press ENTER (



) to confirm.

The lock mark will appears on the title’s thumbnail.

If you select a title that has already been protected on the Title List menu, you can ‘unprotect’ it by choosing [Unprotect] option from the Title List menu options. After doing that, you can edit and delete the title.

Note

RAM-RW

+R+RW

Tip

Note

+R+RW

Note

RAM-RW

Divide One T

itle Into T

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

1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to

divide then press ENTER (



The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER (



[Edit (Divide)] menu appears.

4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to

find the point you want to divide the title.

5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER (



) at the

point. To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then press

ENTER (



). Repeat from step 4.

6. Choose [Done] option then press ENTER (



) to fix

the dividing point. The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to 4 minutes to divide.

The dividing point may not be selected if the point is less than 3 seconds long.

Combining T

wo Chapters Into

One

Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one.

1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chap-

ter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER (



The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Combine] option.

The combine indicator appears between the two chapters you want to combine. Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

3. Press ENTER (



) to combine the chapters.

4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 to continue to combine from the

menu.

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

This function cannot operate listed as below;

 If there is only one chapter within the title.  If you select first chapter.  If two chapters created by erasing a part from an

original title.

 If two chapters created from different titles.  If two chapters created by moving an order from an

original title.

Notes

RAM+R+RW-RW

Note

+RW

The first title’s thumbnail

Current picture

The second title’s thumbnail

DVD EDITING

Overwriting Recording

To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc.

1. Select input source you want to record

(TV channel, AV1, AV2, DV).

2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST

menu.

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

overwrite.

4. Press z REC to start overwrite recording.

Overwrite recording starts from the start point of the title.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording.

The new title is created and updated menu is displayed.

 This function is not available for a protected title.  If you overwrite the longer recording than the

current title on the fully recorded disc, the next title is overwritten.

 If next title is protected, the overwriting stops at

the starting point of the title.

VViewing T

iewing T

itle List menu

displayed on other DVD

Recorders or Players

You can view the Title List menu displayed on the other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs.

1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.

2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop

mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below.

3. To play back a title, select the title you want then

press ENTER (



) or PLAY (N).

You can remove the Title List menu by pressing

STOP (x).

Playing

Playing YY

our Recordings on

Other DVD Players (Finalizing

a Disc)

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the other player to check what formats of discs it will play.

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to [Finalize] on page 58.

 Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD

players.

 The edited contents of a DVD+R (DL) disc is com-

patible on regular DVD players only after finalization.

 Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not

compatible on regular DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

 How long finalization takes depends on the type of

disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

 DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to

finalize.

Notes

Tip

+R+RW

Notes

+RW

Playing a T

ape

1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck.

2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

 If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded.  If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press POWER (

) once.

3. Press PLAY (

) to start playback.

 If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit starts playback automatically.

4. Press STOP (

) to stop playback.

 If the tape reaches the end before you press STOP (

) the Recorder automatically stops, rewinds and

ejects the tape.

Super video tape Quasi Playback (SQPB)

 This Recorder can play back Super video tape recorded, however, it cannot make recordings using

Super video tape format.

 SQPB is an abbreviation for Super video tape Quasi Playback.

Notes

VCR Playback

POWER 1

VCR

PLAY

STOP

VCR PLAYBACK

VCR

VCR Playback Options

Buttons Operations

EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

PAUSE (X) Pause playback.

Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.

 After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect the

tape and video heads.

FORWARD (M) Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape.

In Pause mode, starts slow motion playback.

 After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode

to protect the tape and video heads

 After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to

PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

BACKWARD (m) Scan backward. In Stop mode, rewinds the tape.

 After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode

to protect the tape and video heads.

CLEAR Resets the current tape counter position to 0:00:00.

To automatically go to tape counter position 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is in Stop mode or in Play mode.

CH/TRK (+/-) Manually reduces noise on the screen during tape playback.

Tracking is set automatically when a tape is inserted.

AUDIO Sets tape audio to HIFI, LEFT, RIGHT or NORMAL.

Use b/B buttons to select tape audio you want.

I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward 30 seconds

(maximum 180 seconds).

BACKWARD m

FORWARD M

EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z

PAUSE X

AUDIO

DISC MENU/LIST

CH/TRK (+/-)

RETURN

I.SKIP

CLEAR

VCR Recording

Basic Recording from a TV

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

1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR) for

recording and load a recordable tape. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.

2. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly.

VCR:

SP, SLP

3. Select the TV channel to record.

4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog

If you set the audio channel to SAP (Second Audio Program), but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio (mono or stereo) will be recorded.

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Instant T

imer Recording

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

1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording

from a TV).

2. Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording

time length. Recording starts after the first press. VCR: Each subsequent press increases the record-

ing time by 30 minutes (maximum 540 minutes). Please confirm the VIDEO tape has enough remaining time to be recorded before recording.

Checking the Recording Time

To Extend the Recording Time

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

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

To Pause the Recording

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

2. When you want to continue recording, press

PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.

 If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer

Recording, it will be canceled.

 The Recorder will automatically power off when the Instant

Timer Recording ends.

Notes

TV Broadcast

Selected Broadcast Audio Monitor Audio

LChR Ch Audio

MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO STEREO STEREO L R STEREO

Left L L Left Right R R Right MONO MONO MONO MONO

MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO

SAP SAP SAP SAP STEREO STEREO L R STEREO +SAP SAP SAP SAP SAP

MONO MONO MONO MONO

VCR

RECORDING

TTimer Recording

imer Recording

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER ().

3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER (



The Timer Record menu will appear.



[Media] – Choose a media (VCR).



[Ch.] – Choose a channel that memorized in this Recorder, or one of the external inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).



[Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program.



[Start Time] – Set the recording start time.



[End Time] – Set the recording end time.



[Mode] – Choose a record mode. VCR: SP, SLP or AT (Auto)

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



[Set-Top Channel] – Choose a channel or [OFF] for AV1 input timer recording. For AV1 input timer recording using [Set-Top Channel] option, refer to page 46.

4. Enter the necessary information for your timer

recording(s).



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



v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position.



Press RETURN (OO) to return to the [Timer Record List] menu.

5. Press ENTER (



) to save the program.

6. The “Rec. OK” on the [Check] field on the [Timer

Record List] menu indicates the timer recording is programmed correctly.



[Rec OK]: Indicates the Timer Record is in recordable condition.



[No Tape]: There is no tape in the VCR deck.



[Invalid tape]: The inserted tape is not recordable.



[Duplicate Date]: Timer Record is overlapped with another.

7. Press RETURN (

) to exit the [Timer Record List]

menu.

 You must insert a recordable tape.  The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.  The Recorder will record the audio according to the

current TV tuner setting. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog channel to record before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.

 For digital TV recording with multiple audio lan-

guages, set audio language from the [DTV Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup menu (see page 52).

 The Recorder will automatically power off when the

Timer Recording ends.

 There is a short delay when a timer recording finish-

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

 You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer

Recording.

 The Timer Recording function allows you to record

up to 16 programs within a period of one month.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on.

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER ().

3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER (



) to edit the selected program.

Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

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

 Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on

the [Timer Recorder List] menu, then press CLEAR and select [OK] then press ENTER (



Notes

AAV1 T

V1 T

imer Recording using

Set-T

op Channel option

1. Connect a Set-Top Box as shown on page 16.

2. Make the necessary settings for the connection as

shown on page 56-57.

3. Important, for the Recorder to record programs

received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times.

Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER ().

5. Select [NEW] and press ENTER (



The Timer Record menu will appear.

6. Enter the necessary information for your timer

recording(s).



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



v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position.



Press RETURN (OO) to exit the Timer Record menu.

7. Set the [Ch.] option to [AV1].

8. Set the [Media], [Date], [Start Time], [End Time],

and [Mode] options according to previous page.

9. Set the [Set-Top Channel] option.



Select a channel using number or v / V buttons, the Recorder sends commands to change the channel of the connected Set-Top Box through the IR control cable.



Select [OFF] using CLEAR button, if you do not need the changing the channel of the Set-Top Box.

10.Press ENTER (



) to save the program.

10.Press ENTER (



) to save the program.

11. The “Rec. OK” on the [Check] field on the [Timer

Record List] menu indicates the timer recording is programmed correctly. “[Check] field according to previous page”.

12.Press RETURN (

) to exit the [Timer Record List]

menu.

 You must insert a recordable tape.  The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.  The Recorder will automatically power off when the

Timer Recording ends.

 There is a short delay when a timer recording finish-

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

 You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer

Recording.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on.

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER ().

3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER (



) to edit the selected program.

Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

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

 Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on

the Timer Recorder List, then press CLEAR and select [OK] than press ENTER (



If you fail the AV1 Timer Recording

 Make sure IR Control Cable connection. (page 16)  Set the [Set-Top Box Edit] options again then proceed the

[Test] option. (page 56-57)

 If IR control is not activated even though you set again, the

Recorder may not control your Set-Top Box according to the device’s maker or status. Confirm recommended Set-Top Box on page 16 or contact your Set-Top Box provider.

Notes

VCR

RECORDING

Recording from External

Components

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

1. Make sure that the component you want to record

from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 15.

2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input

to record from.



AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel.



AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel.



DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.

3. Load a recordable tape.

4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly.

VCR: SP or SLP

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

 Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio

are as you want them. See page 56.

 If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard,

you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 3 for more details.

 Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the

disc is full.

 To record for a fixed length of time, see [Instant

Timer Recording] on page 44.

 When unit is on any external inputs mode (AV1, AV2

and DV) the CH +/- buttons don’t work, press INPUT (on remote) repeatedly to select the TV mode, and then select the TV channels.

Notes

Dubbing from VCR to DVD

You can copy the contents of a Video tape to a DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old Video tapes to DVD.

1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close

the disc tray.

2. Insert the video tape you wish to copy into the VCR

deck.

3. Select VCR mode by pressing VCR on the remote

control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel.

4. Find the place on the Video tape from which you

want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

5. Press the DUBBING button.

The Dubbing menu appears.

6. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record

Rec. Mode: XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP.

7. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER (



) or

DUBBING to start copying.

8. To stop dubbing at any other time,

press STOP (x). Dubbing will stop automatically when the Video tape ends.

If the video tape you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the tape. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded tapes.

If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in Pause mode, you can adjust the VCR playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The DVD deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.

Dubbing from DVD to VCR

You can copy the contents of a DVD to a Video tape using the DUBBING button.

1. Insert a blank video tape into the VCR deck.

2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck

and close the disc tray.

3. Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the remote

control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel.

4. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you

want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

5. Press the DUBBING button.

The Dubbing menu appears.

6. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record

Rec. Mode: SP or SLP (3 times SP).

7. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER (



) or

DUBBING to start copying.

8. To stop dubbing at any other time,

press STOP (x). You must stop the dubbing process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again.

If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or Discs). [Copy-protected. Cannot record.] is displayed on the TV screen.

If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in Pause mode, you can adjust the DVD playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.

Tip

Note

Tip

Note

Dubbing

DUBBING

Recording from DV Input

Before DV dubbing

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

 This recorder is only compatible with DV-format

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

 You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at

a time to this recorder.

 You cannot control this recorder from external equip-

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

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

ed camcorder via the DV IN jack.

 Digital camcorders can usually record audio as

stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set [DV Record Audio] option to Audio 1 or Audio 2 as required (see page 56).

 Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or 48kHz

(not 44.1kHz).

 Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if the

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

Recording from a Digital Camcorder

You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 56).

 The source signal must be DVC-SD format.  Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this

recorder’s remote.

 If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable,

you cannot control the second DVD from this one.

 You cannot control this unit remotely from a compo-

nent connected to the DV IN jack.

 You cannot record date and time information from a

DV cassette.

 Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a con-

tents of the connected digital camcorder may result in malfunction.

1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to

the front panel DV IN jack. See page 15.

2. Check that the DV audio input is as you require.

You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio)

and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).

 DV Input is set from the DV Record Audio in

sub-menu of the Setup menu. See DV Record Audio on page 56 for more information.

3. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.

4. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want

to the recording to start from. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

 Depending on your camcorder, you can use this

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

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

 Recording is automatically stopped if the

recorder detects no signal.

 You can pause or stop the recording by pressing

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

 In Video mode, the final frame of the recording

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

 Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not

be able to control it using the Remote Control supplied with this recorder.

 Before you set the mode of your Camcorder to cam-

era mode, turn down the volume of connected Sound device. There can be a howling sound.

DV-Related Messages

You may see the following messages appear on your TV screen when using the DV IN jack.

 Not connected to Camcorder.

The camcorder is not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched off.

 Too many devices connected.

The DV jack on this recorder supports connection to just one camcorder.

 Check the tape.

There is no cassette loaded into the connected equipment.

 Uncontrollable device.

This recorder cannot control the camcorder.

 Updating the information.

Camcorder is updating the information for DV.

 Camera mode.

Camcorder is set to camera mode.

Notes

Tips

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.

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER (



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 (

) or HOME

()

to exit the

Setup menu.

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Auto Channel Set

This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digital channels.

Select the [Auto Channel Set] option then press B.

2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or CATV)

option.

TV is for over-the-air antenna reception. CATV is for cable subscribers.

3. Press B to highlight [Start] icon.

4. Press ENTER (



) to begin the channel search.

You can skip the analog channel scanning by pressing B while scanning analog channel.

The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

 If you want to change the [Band] option, you must execute

the auto channel search after changing the [Band] option.

 This Recorder supports only unencrypted channels for

cable subscribers.

Channel Edit

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

1. Select the [Channel Edit] option then press B .

2. Press ENTER (



) while the [Edit] icon is

highlighted. The Channel List menu appears.

3. Use b / B / v / V to select a channel number then

press ENTER (



Notes

Note

First level

Second level

Third level

Settings and

Adjustments

SETTINGS AND

ADJUSTMENTS

Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER ().



[Add] Adds a unmemorized channel manually.



[Delete] Deletes a memorized channel from channel list. A digital channel has multiple channels, so if you delete the digital channel, all multiple channels will be deleted.



[Skip On/Off] (for memorized digital channel only) Set the channel to the skipped channel. The skipped channel number will dim. The channel cannot be selected using the CH (+/-) button during normal TV viewing.



[Favorite On/Off] Set the memorized channel to favorite channel. (favorite channel shows

icon.)



[MFT Adjust] (for memorized analog channel only) To obtain a clearer picture, tune the MFT option.

5. Press RETURN (

) repeatedly to exit Channel

List menu.

Clock Set

You can set the clock.

1. Select the [Clock Set] option then B.

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 cur-

rent cursor position.

3. Press ENTER (



) to confirm your setting.

TV Aspect



[4:3 Letter Box]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.



[4:3 Pan Scan]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off.



[16:9 Wide]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Power Save Mode

Selects whether this unit is in power save mode when the power is turned off. This option is not available when a timer recording is set.



[ON]: The front panel display is turned off and only signals arriving at the antenna input are passed through when the unit is turned off.



[OFF]: Turns off the [Power Save Mode].

Factory Set

You can reset the Recorder to its original factory settings.

1. Select the [Factory Set] option.

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



3. Select [OK] and press ENTER (



4. Follow the Initial Setup Wizard on page 17.

FAV

Language Settings

You can set [DTV Caption], [DTV Caption Style], [DTV Caption Option] and [DTV Audio] options only while viewing digital TV.

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and information display.

Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle



[Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.



[Others]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER (



) to enter the

corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 63). If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.



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

DTV Caption

Digital channels sometimes provide caption, often in a different language. You can set a default caption language with this setting. If you select [

Off], DTV Caption

is not displayed.

DTV caption will appear only if provided by the broadcaster.

 If available, you can also select a caption language

while viewing digital TV viewing, press

SUBTITLE

()

repeatedly.

 If captions are available, the DTV caption icon ( )

appears on the channel information display to indicate that you can select one of those captions with the

SUBTITLE ( )

button.

 Analog Caption is not displayed on this Recorder.

If your TV has the Analog Caption function, you can switch the Analog Caption using the TV. If analog and digital caption is overlapped on the TV screen, switch off one of two captions.

DTV Caption Style

Selects the style for caption.

 [Set by program] Default caption type provided by a

broadcaster is shown when captions appear.

 [Custom] Customized text is shown when captions

appear. Use [DTV Caption Option] to customize the caption type.

DTV Caption Option

You can set [DTV Caption Option] only when [DTV Caption Style] is selected in [Custom].

 [Font]: Selects the font type for captions.

 [Size]: Selects the font size for captions.

 [Color]: Selects the font color for captions.

 [Opacity]: Selects the font opacity for captions.

- Solid: The text is solid (without any transparency).

- Flash: The text blinks once a second.

- Transparent: The text is transparent (In this case, whatever the color is, the color does not affect the captions display).

- Translucent: The text is translucent.

 [BG (Background) Color]: Selects the background

color for captions.

 [BG (Background) Opacity]: Selects the back-

ground opacity for captions.

- Solid: The text background color is solid (without any transparency).

- Flash: The text background color blinks once a second.

- Transparent: The text background color is transparent (In this case, whatever the background color is, the color does not affect the captions.).

- Translucent: The text background color is translucent.

 [Edge Type]: Selects the edge type for captions.

- None: The text has no edge.

- Raised: The text is raised.

- Depressed: The text is depressed.

- Uniform: The text has a uniform edge.

- Left Shadow: The text has a left-shadow edge.

- Right Shadow: The text has a right-shadow edge.

 [Edge Color]: Selects the edge color for captions.

DTV Audio

Digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio tracks, often in a different language. You can set a default audio language with this setting.

If provided by the broadcaster, the (DTV Multiple Audio Icon) appears on the channel information display to indicate that you can select one of those audio languages with the AUDIO button.

Tip

Tips

Note

SETTINGS AND

ADJUSTMENTS

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 DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 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 OUTPUT

Sampling Freq. (Frequency)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.



[48 kHz]: In case of DVD with 96KHz sampling, Output is converted to 48kHz. If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz].



[96 kHz]: The digital audio signals are output in their original sampling format.

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). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.

Lock (Parental Control) Settings

[US Rating] [Canadian Rating]

 Lock System and TV Rating options are effective for

digital TV program only.

 When you set the TV Rating, a program with a TV

Rating beyond your rating setting cannot be recorded correctly. (Normal recording, Timer recording, etc.)

 The default TV Rating setting is to allow all programs to

be viewed.

Lock System

You can lock certain unsuitable channels to prevent children from accessing them, or set a TV Rating, so that any digital TV program classified above that rating by the broadcaster will be restricted. If the [Lock System] is set to [OFF], TV Rating options are not effective. The Lock System option is effective for TV Rating and Downloadable Rating options.

1. Select [Lock System] option then press B.

2. To access the Lock Menu options, you must input the

4-digit password you created. If you have not yet entered a password you are prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit password. Enter it again to verify. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR.

3. Select [ON] or [OFF] using the v / V buttons.

4. Press ENTER (



) to confirm your setting.

DVD Rating

Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons. [1]-[8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and

rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

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

2. Press ENTER (



) to confirm your rating selection,

then press HOME

()

to exit the menu.

3. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to activate

parental control.

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.

Note

Notes

Set Password

You can enter or change password.

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

2. Follow step 2 as shown in [Lock System] above.



[Change]: Enter the new password twice after entering the current password.



[Delete]: Delete the current password after entering the current password. If you delete password, All of Rating options are set to default.

3. Press HOME

()

to exit the menu.

If you forget your password

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

1. Press HOME

()

and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER (



3. Input the 6-digit number [210499]. When the message

appears, select [OK] then press ENTER (



The password will be reset.

4. Enter a new password as described above.

If you delete your password, all ratings will be reset to the default setting. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed in full.

Area Code

Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the reference chapter (see page 63).

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

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Lock System].

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

4. Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the sec-

ond character using v / V buttons.

5. Press ENTER (



) to confirm your area code

selection, then press HOME

()

to exit the menu.

Set TV Rating

Select [US Rating] or [Canadian Rating] to set the TV rating options according to your local broadcast system. The [Set TV Rating] option is effective for digital TV program only.

TV Rating-Children (US Rating)

Prevents children from watching certain children’s TV programs according to the rating setting. This rating applies only to TV programs for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating – General menu, your children could view those programs.

1. Select the [TV Rating-Children] option then press B.

2. Input a password as shown in [Lock System] on

page 53.

Select the [Age] or [Fantasy Violence] option then press B.

4. Select a rating then press ENTER (



TV Rating-General (US Rating)

Blocks TV programs that you or your family may not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme set.

1. Select the [TV Rating-General] option then press B.

2. Input a password as shown in [Lock System] on

page 53.

3. Select the [Age], [Dialogue], [Language], [Sex], or

[Violence] option then press B.

4. Select a rating then press ENTER (



Note

Tip

Age Selection applies regardless of content

category of rating.

Fantasy Selection applies if TV programs

Violence include rating for Fantasy Violence.

TV-Y All Children. TV-Y7 Directed toward children age 7 and

older.

Blocking Off Permits all programs.

Age Selection applies regardless of content

category of rating.

Dialogue Selection applies if TV programs have

rating for dialogue.

Language Selection applies if TV programs have

rating for language.

Sex

Selection applies if TV programs have rating for sex.

Violence Selection applies if TV programs have

rating for violence.

TV-G General audience. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned.

TV-MA Mature audience only.

Blocking Off Permits all programs.

SETTINGS AND

ADJUSTMENTS

TV Movie Rating (US Rating)

Blocks movies according to the movie ratings restrictions so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings to block out all the movies with ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings apply only to movies shown on TV, not TV programs such as soap operas.

1. Select the [TV Movie Rating] option then press B.

2. Input a password as shown in [Lock System] on

page 53.

3. Select a rating then press ENTER (



Downloadable Rating (US Rating)

The rating information can be updated if a TV station sends the downloadable rating information.

Downloadable Rating is a technology that allows digital TV stations to create and deliver new rating systems in the future if they choose.

1. Select the [Downloadable Rating] option then press B.

2. Input a password as shown in [Lock System] on

page 53.

3. Select a rating title or TV rating then press B.

4. Select a rating then press ENTER (



 If rating information is not downloaded from a TV station,

the Downloadable Rating option will not be available.

 Rating information is automatically downloaded while

watching DTV channels. It may take several seconds.

 The Downloadable Rating option is available for use after

rating information is downloaded from a TV station. However, depending on the information from a TV station, it may not be available for use.



Rating levels may differ depending on the broadcasting station.

 The default option name and Downloadable Rating changes

depending on the downloaded information.

 The on-screen display for Downloadable Rating options will

appear with a language that TV station sends.

 The rating titles (For example: Humor, etc) and TV ratings

(For example: MH, H, VH, etc) may differ depending on the TV station.

TV Rating-CELR

(Canadian Rating

)

(CELR: Canadian English Language Rating system)

1. Select the [TV Rating-CELR] option then press B.

2. Input a password as shown in [Lock System] on page

53.

3. Select a rating then press ENTER (



TV Rating-CFLR

(Canadian Rating)

(CFLR: Canadian French Language Rating system)

1. Select the [TV Rating-CFLR] option then press B.

2. Input a password as shown in [Lock System] on page

53.

3. Select a rating then press ENTER (



Notes

Note

G General audiences

All ages admitted.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned

Some material may not be appropriate for children under 13.

R Restricted under 17 requires

accompanying parent or adult guardian.

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.

X No one 17 and under admitted

(Adult only).

Blocking Off Permits all programs.

E Exempt TV program includes: news,

sports, documentaries and other information program, talk shows, music videos, and variety program.

C Program intended for children under

age 8.

C8+ Program generally considered

acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.

G General audience.

PG Parental guidance.

14+ Program contains themes or content

which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.

18+ Adult program.

Blocking Off

Permits all programs.

E Exempt TV program

General - Program intended for audience of all ages.

8 ans+ Not recommended for young

children.

13 ans+ Program may not be suitable for

children under the age of 13.

16 ans+ Program is not suitable for children

under the age of 16.

18 ans+ Program restricted to adults.

Blocking Off Permits all programs.

Recording Settings

Disc Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality) MLP (Maximum Long Play). (see page 71).

Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press B.

2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode

(XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP).

3. Press ENTER (



) to confirm your selection, then

press HOME

()

to exit the menu.

VCR Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play). (see page

71).

Select the [VCR Record Mode] option then press B.

2. Use v / V to select a desired VCR Record Mode

(SP or SLP).

3. Press ENTER (



) to confirm your selection, then

press HOME

()

to exit the menu.

DV Record Audio

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



[Audio 1]: On the sound that was recorded while shooting is used.



[Audio 2]: On the overdubbed sound is used.

Auto Chapter

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



[None]: To turn off automatic chapter marking.



[5 Min]: Sets the intervals to 5 minutes.



[10 Min]: Sets the intervals to 10 minutes.

Set-Top Box Control

Select [ON] when you connect a Set-Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Box, Digital Video Recorder, etc) with IR control cable. If not, select [OFF].

Set-Top Box Edit

This setting is available only if the [Set-Top Box Control] option is set to [ON]. If you connect the Recorder to the Set-Top Box as described in page 16 so the Recorder can change the channels on the connected Set-Top Box when timer recording of AV1 input starts.

1. Select [Set-Top Box Edit] on the setup menu then

press B. The [Edit] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER (



) while the [Edit] icon is highlight-

ed. [Set-Top Box Control] menu shows the current settings.

3. If you want to edit the settings, use b / B to select

[Edit] icon then press

ENTER ().

The [Set-Top Box Edit] menu appears.

4. Use v / V to select a main option then press

ENTER (



 [Device Type] Selects the device type.  [Brand] Selects the brand of the Set-Top Box.  [Number of Digits] Selects the number of digits of

the Set-Top Box’s channel.



[Enter Key] If your device needs ENTER key to change channels, select [ON]. If not, select [OFF].

 [Key Speed] Select a Key Speed that the

recorder sends commands to the connected SetTop Box.

Use v / V to select a sub option then press

ENTER

(



)

Use v / V to select [Test] option then press

ENTER

(



)

to verify the connections/settings between the Set-Top Box and the Recorder. The recorder is tuned to AV1 automatically. See right for details.

SETTINGS AND

ADJUSTMENTS

Test Procedure

1) Check the IR control cable

connection then press ENTER (). (Refer to page 16.)

2) Turn on the Set-Top Box then

press ENTER ().

3) Use b / B a Remote Control

Code of the device then press ENTER ().

The list of codes displayed onscreen are based on the device type and brand you selected. Each brand of the device can have multiple sets of codes. One code will be tested at a time; if the code does not work, select another code to test.

4) Use v / V / b / B and ENTER

() to select a channel.

5) Confirm that your Set-Top Box’s channel is changed to the selected channel in step 4.

If changed, select [Yes] then press ENTER (). If not changed, select [No] then press ENTER () and repeat from step 3.

• Some Set-Top boxes may not be controlled if the device needs sub channel input - the same as 19-1.

6) The Test procedure is com-

plete, press ENTER () to exit the menu.

If you fail to test

 Make sure IR Control Cable connection. (page 16)  Set the [Set-Top Box Edit] options again then proceed to the

[Test] option.

 If IR control is not activated even though you set again, the

Recorder may not control your Set-Top Box according to the device’s maker or status. Confirm recommended Set-Top Box on page 16 or contact your Set-Top Box provider.

Tips

Disc Settings

Initialize

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

 DVD-R: The recording mode will always be Video mode.

 DVD-RW/ DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: 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/ DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below.

1. Select the [Initialize] option then press B.

[Start] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER (



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

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



 In case of DVD+RW/DVD-RAM, use b / B to

select [OK], and press ENTER (



It takes a few moments to format the disc.

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

DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE.

1. Select the [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.

 Finalization can take up to 3-4 minutes or more depending

on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

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

 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 (DL) disc.  If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not

available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].

Disc Label

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

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

see only a limited character set.

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

[Edit] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER (



Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 38.

Disc Protect

Depending on the type of disc you are using, Disc Protect allows you to preserve your recordings in a variety of ways:

 Disc Protect is not compatible with DVD-RW discs in Video

mode or DVD-R discs.

 If you need to unlock a disc to make edits, select [OFF].

Notes

Tips

Notes

Caution

Icon Meaning

The finalized DVD-RW discs can be unfinalized so that the disc can be edited or recorded again.

Once you finalize a disc, you can not edit or record anything on the disc.

Discs are automatically finalized when removed from the unit. The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.

The finalization does not needed.

RAM

+RW

-R+R

-RW

Icon Meaning

Prevents editing, erasing, or overwriting of existing recordings. Allows regular recording.

Prevents editing or erasing of existing recordings. Allows regular recording.

Prevents editing, erasing, and regular recording.

RAM

-RW

+RW

REFERENCE

a POWER (11): Switches the unit ON or OFF. b DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD.

VCR: Selects the unit’s mode to VCR.

EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc

tray, and ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. DASH (-): Enters a channel number for multiple channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc.

INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).

BACKWARD / FORWARD

(m / M):

- DVD: Search backward or forward.

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

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

e PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback or recording

temporarily.

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

f HOME

(): Accesses or removes the HOME

menu.

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.

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

SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a subtitle language.

ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image.

I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 30 seconds forward

during playback.

i REC (z): Starts recording.

REC MODE: Selects the recording mode.

j PLAY MODE: Selects a play mode.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays Marker Search menu.

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

: Feature is not available.

l TV Control Buttons: You can control the sound

level, input source, selects TV’s channel and power switch of your TV

DISC MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches between Title List-Original and Title ListPlaylist menu.

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

Used to navigate on-screen displays.

ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection.

CH/TRK (+/-): Scans up or down through memo-

rized channels and adjust tracking.

RETURN (O): Removes the on-screen displays.

p DUBBING: Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to

DVD).

q TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available. r THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. s CLEAR: Removes a mark on the Marker Search

menu.

t TIMESHIFT: To play the title being recorded and

also currently being recorded appears as PIP.

Remote Control

Reference

p q

DV IN

/ I

11 //

I (POWER)

Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.

b Disc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

c Z DVD

Opens or closes the disc tray.

d Display window

Shows the current status of the Recorder.

Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck.

The DVD deck is selected.

Lights when the Recorder is in playing mode or flashes when search mode.

The VCR deck is selected.

Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.

AVideo tape is inserted in the VCR deck.

The Recorder is recording.

Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)

e Remote Sensor

Point the recorder Remote Control here.

f USB Port

Connect an USB Flash Drive.

g DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

h AV IN 2 (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right))

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

i Z VCR

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

j N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

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

k x (STOP)

Stops playback

l z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

m CH (v/V)

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

n DUBBING

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

o DVD/VCR

Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.

p RES.

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks.

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

- COMPONENT: 480p, 480i

q Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

Front Panel

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DVD

VCR

REC

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

Caution

a ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT.)

Connect the antenna to this terminal.

b OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

c COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR)

Connect to a TV with Y P

B PR inputs.

d INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))

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

e HDMI OUTPUT

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

f AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

g ANTENNA OUT (TO TV)

Connect to a TV with ANTENNA coaxial inputs

h IR TRANSMITTER

Connect the IR control cable (if used).

i COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

j S-VIDEO OUTPUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs.

l VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

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Rear Panel

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

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert R03 (size AAA) battery with 3 and # matched correctly.

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

Using an USB Flash Drive

This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG / MOVIE files contained in the USB Flash Drive.

Inserting/Removing the USB Flash Drive

Inserting the USB Flash Drive

Insert straight-in until it fits into place.

Removing the USB Flash Drive

Withdraw the USB Flash Drive carefully when the connected USB Flash Drive is not operating.

Using the USB Flash Drive

1. Insert an USB Flash Drive.

2. Press HOME

()

on the Remote Control.

3. Select [MUSIC], [PHOTO] or MOVIE option.

4. Select [USB] then press ENTER (



)

Details for the options are on page 25-28.

5. Press RETURN (O) to exit the MUSIC, PHOTO or

MOVIE List menu before extracting the USB Flash Drive.

Compatible USB Flash Drive

1. USB Flash Drive which require additional program

installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported.

2. USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support

USB1.1.

 The USB Flash Drive option in the HOME menu is

not selectable if the unit is in VCR mode.

 The contents on the disc cannot be moved or copied

to USB Flash Drive.

 Keep the USB Flash Drive out of reach of children. If

swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

 This unit supports only USB Flash Drive with FAT16

or FAT32 format.

 The USB Flash Drives which require additional pro-

gram installation when you have connected it to a computer are not supported.

 This unit is compatible with the Flash type USB

device that supports USB 1.1.

 This unit may not support some USB Flash Drives.  Do not extract the USB Flash Drive during opera-

tion (play, etc.). It may cause a malfunction on this unit.

Notes

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Area Code

Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria AT Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV

Area Code

Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Greece GR Greenland GL

Heard and McDonald Islands

HM Hong Kong HK Hungary HU India IN Indonesia ID Israel IL Italy IT Jamaica JM Japan JP Kenya KE Kuwait KW Libya LY Luxembourg LU

Area Code

Malaysia MY Maldives MV Mexico MX Monaco MC Mongolia MN Morocco MA Nepal NP Netherlands NL Netherlands Antilles AN New Zealand NZ Nigeria NG Norway NO Oman OM Pakistan PK Panama PA Paraguay PY Philippines PH Poland PL Portugal PT Romania RO Russian Federation RU

Area Code

Saudi Arabia SA Senegal SN Singapore SG Slovak Republic SK Slovenia SI South Africa ZA South Korea KR Spain ES Sri Lanka LK Sweden SE Switzerland CH Taiwan TW Thailand TH Turkey TR Uganda UG Ukraine UA United States US Uruguay UY Uzbekistan UZ Vietnam VN Zimbabwe ZW

Area Code List

Choose a area code from this list.

Language Code

Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079

Language Code

Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273 Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Irish 7165 Italian 7384 Japanese 7465 Javanese 7487 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laothian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian, Lettish 7686

Language Code

Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagasy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maltese 7784 Maori 7773 Marathi 7782 Moldavian 7779 Mongolian 7778 Nauru 7865 Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Oriya 7982 Panjabi 8065 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Persian 7065 Polish 8076 Portuguese 8084 Quechua 8185 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Rumanian 8279 Russian 8285 Samoan 8377 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Serbian 8382 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Shona 8378 Sindhi 8368

Language Code

Singhalese 8373 Slovak 8375 Slovenian 8376 Somali 8379 Spanish 6983 Sudanese 8385 Swahili 8387 Swedish 8386 Tagalog 8476 Tajik 8471 Tamil 8465 Tatar 8484 Telugu 8469 Thai 8472 Tibetan 6679 Tigrinya 8473 Tonga 8479 Turkish 8482 Turkmen 8475 Twi 8487 Ukrainian 8575 Urdu 8582 Uzbek 8590 Vietnamese 8673 Volapük 8679 Welsh 6789 Wolof 8779 Xhosa 8872 Yiddish 7473 Yoruba 8979 Zulu 9085

Language Code List

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

Abbreviation Language

ARA Arabic

BUL Bulgarian

CHI Chinese

CRO Croatian

CZE Czech

DAN Danish

DEU German

ENG English

ESP Spanish

FIN Finnish

FRE French

GRE Greek

HUN Hungarian

IDN Indonesian

IND Hindi

ISL Icelandic

Abbreviation Language

ITA Italian

IWR Hcbrcw

JPA Japanese

KOR Korean

MAL Malay

NLD Dutch

NOR Norwegian

POL Polish

POR Portugucsc

RUS Russian

SVE Swedish

THE Thai

TUR Turkish

VIE Vietnamese

ZAF Afikaans

DVD

Audio/Subtitle Language

When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 23 to change the audio track or subtitle.

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TTroubleshooting

roubleshooting

General

The power does b Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. not turned on.

There is no picture. b Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the

TV screen.

b Connect the video connection securely.

Picture noise b You are playing a disc recorded in a color system that is different form your TV. appears. b The video signal from the external component is copy-protected.

b Set the resolution that your TV can accept.

The channel is not b Check your antenna connection. found or stored.

There is no sound. b Connect the audio connection securely.

b The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. b The unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode. b Try to select another audio channel or source using AUDIO button. b If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack,

check the “Audio” setup setting (page 14, 53).

The remote control b The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit. does not work b The remote control is too far from the unit. properly. b There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.

b The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. b The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries.

Reset the code (page 13).

Playback

The unit does not b Insert a playable disc. start playback. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.)

b Place the disc with the playback side down. b Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. b Clean the disc. b Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.

Cannot play a tapes. b Tapes recorded under a TV system other than NTSC (PAL, SECAM, etc.)

cannot be played.

The picture is not clear. b Adjust the tracking by the CH/TRK + - button (see page 43).

The video head are dirty. Clean the video head using a video head cleaning cassette. If the cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

b The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local dealer for more information. b The tape is defective.

Cannot play a disc b Finalize the disc

(see page 58)

recorded using this b Check the disc compatibility of the player. unit on other player. b Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.

b Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players.

The angle cannot be b Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played. changed. b The angle cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this unit.

The subtitle language b Subtitles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played. cannot be changed or b The subtitle cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this unit. turned off.

Cannot play MP3/WMA/ b The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play. JPEG/MPEG4 files. b The unit does not support the codec of the MPEG4 movie file.

b The resolution is higher than the unit can support.

Recording

Cannot record or does b Check the remaining space on the disc. not record successfully. b If your source is copy-protected, you cannot record it using this unit.

b Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material.

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

b The power may have failed during recording. b In DVD mode, you cannot record the rated digital program, no signal, audio only, scrambled

program, etc. If the unit detects an unrecordable signal as described above during recording, the recording will be paused. The recording will be continued when recordable signal is detected in pause mode. If the paused recording is continued for an hour, the recording will be stopped automatically with the message.

b If you set a DTV rating for the unit and higher rated digital programs are received, the program

cannot be recorded. Change the DTV rating level in order to record it.

Timer record does not b Clock is not set to correct time. record successfully. b The start time of the timer recording is past.

b Two timer recordings may have overlapped, in which case only the earlier one will record

completely.

b When setting the recording channel, make sure you set the unit’s built-in tuner, not the TV’s

built-in tuner.

b If the inserted disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully. b To operate Timer Record using IR control, the connected Cable Box or Satellite Box must be

turned on.

Stereo Audio Record b TV is not Stereo-compatible. and/or Playback is b Broadcast program is not in stereo format. not present. b The A/V Output jacks on the unit are not connected to TV A/V In jacks.

Even though the timer b There is no disc (or tape) loaded. is set, the recorder will b A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded. not record when b Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 58).

b There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL))

recorded on the disc.

You cannot enter a b A recording is already underway. timer program when b The time you’re trying to set has already passed.

b There are already 16 timer programs set.

If two or more timer b The earlier program takes priority. programs overlap b When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.

If two programs are set to start at exactly the same time, the program entered first takes priority. If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully. In this case even though

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

If you cannot get a b Make sure the DV cable is properly connected. picture and/or audio b Try switching off the connected equipment then switch back on. the DV IN jack, check b Try switching the audio input. the bullet points

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HDMI

The connected HDMI b Try disconnecting then reconnecting the HDMI cable. device does not display b Try switching the power of the HDMI device off then back on. any picture. b The video input of the connected device is set correctly for this unit.

b The HDMI cable you are using is fully HDMI-compliant.

Using a non-standard cable may result in no picture being output.

b Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.

The connected HDMI b Some HDMI-compatible devices do not output sounds device does not (check the manual that came with the connected device). output sounds. b If your TV is not capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option

to [48 kHz] on the setup menu. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

b 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.

b If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu.

To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this unit to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this unit’s digital audio outputs.

Resetting the unit

If you observe any b The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off. of the following b The front panel display is not working. symptoms. b The unit is not operating normally.

You can reset the b Press and hold the POWER (11) button for at least five seconds. unit as follows. This will force the unit to power off then turn the unit back on.

b Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in again.

Cause

 You are trying to play the MPEG4 content that was purchased

with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (MPEG4)

 You cannot make too short title which doesn't have enough play-

time. Each separated title should be longer than 3 seconds.

 There are already 16 timer recording items. Delete unnecessary

timer recording items.

 You cannot set starting point of timer record prior to the present

time.

 The broadcast or external input which you are trying to record is

copy-protected.

 A disc which you are trying to dub to cassete tape is

copy-protected.

 Create space by erasing unwanted

recordings. Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, +R or +R DL, there is no increase in disc space.

Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW disc increases when the last recording is deleted (space may not increase when you delete other recordings).

 Use a new disc.

 The disc may be dirty or scratched.

 Use a recommended recordable disc.

 If you want to record on the disc, unfinalize or

format the disc. Format will delete all recorded title.

 The disc may be dirty or scratched.

 Use a recommended recordable disc.

 Make sure the disc is not locked, which protects contents of disc

and prevents recording. If you want to record on the disc, set the “Disc Protect” off in SETUP DISC MENU.

 If unit has been rating-blocked, you can not watch or record any

rated contents.

 The MPEG4 VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot

play it. (MPEG4)

 You must set clock of unit before your timer recording, unless

timer recording cannot be set.

 If you have made 999 recorded chapters, unit cannot make any

more chapter then.

 If you have made 99 recorded titles, unit

cannot make any more titles then.

 Region should be longer than 3 seconds to be deleted.

 That means you inserted an incompatible disc(discs might be

already recorded in different video system with current video signal). If you want to proceed recording,then use another disc or format the disc. Format will delete all recorded title.

 The disc may be dirty or scratched.

 Use a recommended recordable disc.

 If you forgot your password, check the "Set password" section of

manual.

 That symbol means the function you put doesn't work on the unit

or specific media.

-RW

Video

-RW

RAM-RW

Video

+RW

Error Message

Message

Authorization Error This player is not authorized to play this video

Cannot divide the title because the title length is under the minimum unit.

Cannot enter more timer recording items.

Change the Recording Time

Copy-Protected. Cannot record

Disc is full

Finalization has failed.

Finalized disc.

Initialization has failed.

Protected disc

Rating Blocked

Rental Expired

Set clock first

The number of Chapters cannot exceed 999

The number of Titles exceeds 99

The region before 3 seconds cannot be deleted.

TV System : MISMATCH

Unfinalization has failed.

Wrong password. Would you try again ?

Page

31, 45

29, 33 47, 48

53-55

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Glossary

Aspect Ratio

The horizontal or vertical ratio of a watching display window. For a common size TV, the ratio is roughly 1.33: 1. The ratio usually applied on DVD titles supporting the wide screen display is about 1, 85:1 or 2.35: 1.

Camera (Angle)

For some DVDs, various images shot simultaneously at different angles (left/right/front/back etc.)

Country code

A function to limit playback of DVDs according the ratings for prohibiting minors from watching in each country.

Copy protection Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV

programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

CPRM CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy

(Content Protection once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. 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.

CHAPTER

It is a lower unit than Title and consists of some chapters. You can search them by its number assigned to each chapter.

DTS

A multi-channel digital surround sound format.

(Digital Theater System)

The basic and most common version of the format is a 5.1 channel system.

Dolby Digital

The marketing name for a series of lossy audio compression technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories. It is the common version containing up to six discrete channels of sound, with five channels for normal-range speakers.

Down-mixing This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels. It is

useful when you want to listen to the 5.1 – channel audio recorded on DVDs through your TV’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down0mixing. If this is the case, this unit can only output the front two channels.

Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the

noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can hear dialog clearly at low volume.

Finalize A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can

play such media. You can finalize DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL on the unit. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become recordable.

HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for

use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

JPEG This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage

(Joint Photographic system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10-1/100 of its original size. Experts Group) The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

Letter Box

Letterboxing is the practice of transferring widescreen film to video formats while preserving the film's original aspect ratio. Since the video display often has a square aspect ratio, the resulting videographic image has black bars above and below it. Letterboxing was for use in 4:3 television displays when widescreen television was in its technologic infancy.

Glossary

MP3 An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one-tenth of its size without

(MPEG Audio Layer 3) any significant loss of audio quality. You can play MP3s you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.

MPEG4 (Motion MPEG4 is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG-4

Picture Experts Group) compression standard for video.You will be able to play MPEG4 movies using this recorder.

Original Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-RAM.

Erasing original titles frees up disc space.

Pan Scan

One method of adjusting widescreen film images so that they can be shown within the proportions of a standard definition 4:3 aspect ratio television screen, often cropping off the sides of the original widescreen image to focus on the composition's most important aspects.

PCM / Bitstream

Pulse-code modulation (PCM) is a digital audio representation of an analog signal where the magnitude of the signal is sampled regularly at uniform intervals. Please select [Bitstream], when digital signals are outputted to the amplifier or other devices equipped with Dolby Prologic or DTS decoders.

Progressive scan NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning

uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your TV must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Playlist Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-RAM.

APlaylist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.

Regional Code Codes used to prevent the playing of media designed for a device from the country where it is

marketed on the version of the same device marketed in another country.

Applying code classified by regions

0: all regions 1: North America including the US 2: Japan and Europe 3: Southeast Asia including Korea 4: Australia, New Zealand, and South America 5: Russia and Africa 6: China 7: Not defined yet 8: Within airplanes or ships moving between countries

Sampling Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set frequency periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second,

so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

SIMPLINK Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit

and an 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.

TITLE

The longest unit for measuring DVD movie or music files. (For example a movie volume or a music album)

Thumbnail This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a

matrix.

TRACK

A unit for measuring DVD movie or music files. You can search them by its number assigned to each chapter.

WMA Window media audio

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General

Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 23W

Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (w x h x d) without foot

Net weight (approx.) 4.2 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Signal system NTSC, DTV standard ATSC or

Clear QAM over cable

Recording

Recording format DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO

Recordable media DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(Double Layer), DVD-RAM

Recordable time

Video recording format

Sampling frequency 27MHz

Compression format MPEG2 (VBR supported)

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency 48kHz

Compression format Dolby Digital

Playback

Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% (AUDIO OUT connector)

VCR Specifications

Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system

Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM

Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec

Antenna 75 ohms (VHF/UHF)

Channel coverage Analog (VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-135) Digital

(Terrestrial: 2-69, Cable: 1-135)

Specifications

Disc Approx.

DVD (4.7GB) 1 hour (XP mode)

2 hours (SP mode)

4 hours (LP mode)

6 hours (EP mode)

14 hours (MLP mode)

DVD+R DL 1.8 hours (XP mode)

(8.5GB) 3.6 hours (SP mode)

7.3 hours (LP mode)

9.1 hours (EP mode)

21 hours (MLP mode)

Inputs

Dynamic range More than 95 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)

ANTENNA IN Antenna input, 75 ohms

VIDEO IN 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2

AUDIO IN - 6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

DV IN 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)

USB IN 4 pin (USB 1.1 standard)

Outputs

VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1(C) 0.3 V (p-p) 75 Ω

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1, (PB)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p),

75 Ω, RCA jack x 2

HDMI video/audio output 19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)

Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1

Audio output (optical audio) 3 V (p-p), 75 Ω, Optical connector x 1

Audio output (analog audio) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1

IR TRANSMITTER OUT 5 V (p-p)

Accessories

RF cable (1), Remote control (1), Batteries (1), Audio cable (1), Video cable (1), IR control cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

REFERENCE

Index

Numerics

16:9 51 4:3 Letter Box 51 4:3 Pan Scan 51 3D Surround 24

Angle 24 Antenna 8 AUDIO 23, 43, 59 Audio Settings 53 Auto Channel Set 50 Auto Chapter 56 AV IN 2 60

BACKWARD 22, 43

Cable TV 8 Channel Edit 50 Chapter 69 Chapter List 34 CHP. ADD 59 Cleaning Discs 5 CLEAR 43, 59 Clock Set 51 Combine 34, 40 Connection

Antenna or Cable TV 8 RF coaxial 9, 11, 12 Video 9 Audio 9, 11, 12 HDMI 10 Component 11 S-Video 12 Amplifier 14 Recorder 15 Digital Camcorder 15 IR control cable 16

Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote Control 13 Copy protection 69 Copy-Free 29 Copy-Never 29 Copy-Once 29 Counter 43 CPRM 69

Delete 34, 37 Deleting a Part 37 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 61 Disc Information 20 Disc Label 58 Disc Menu 52 DISC MENU/LIST 23

Disc Protect 58 Disc Settings 58 Disc Type 6, 7 DISPLAY 59 Display window 60 Divide 34, 40 Dolby Digital 53, 69 Down-mixing 69 DRC 53 DTS 53, 69 DTV Caption 52 Dubbing 34, 48 DV dubbing 49 DV Record Audio 56 DVD Rating 53 DVD Editing 34 DVD VIDEO 7 DVD+R 6, 7 DVD+R DL 6, 7 DVD+RW 6, 7 DVD-R 6, 7 DVD-RAM 6, 7 DVD-RW 6, 7

EP mode 56, 71

Factory Set 51 Fast forwards 43 FORWARD 22, 43 Frame-by-Frame 22 Front Panel 60 Full Play 34 Full Screen 26

General Settings 50

HDCP 69 HDMI 69 Hide 34, 39 Home Menu 18

I.SKIP 23, 43, 59 Initial Setup Wizard 17 Initialize 58 INPUT 59 INPUT 1 61 Instant Timer Recording 30, 44 IR Control 16

JPEG 26, 69

Language Abbreviation 64 Language Settings 52 Last Scene Memory 24 Lock Settings 53 LP mode 56, 71

MLP mode 56, 71 MONO 30, 44 Move 34, 39 MP3 25, 70 MPEG 53 MPEG4 28, 70 MULTILINGUAL 20

Numerical buttons 59

On-Screen Display 20 Original 70 OUTPUT 61 Overwriting Recording 41

Parental Control 53 PAUSE 22, 43 PLAY 21, 42, 59 PLAY MODE 23, 59 Playable Discs 7 Playback

DVD 21-24 Audio CD or MP3/WMA 25 JPEG 26-27 MPEG4 28

VCR 42-43 Playlist 70 Power cord 2, 61

Power Save Mode 51 Progressive scan 70 Protect 34, 39

Random 25 Rear Panel 61 REC 59 REC MODE 59 Record mode

DVD 56

VCR 56 Recordable time 71 Recording

DVD 29

VCR 44

Recording Settings 56 Regional code 6, 70 Remote Control 59 Resetting 67 Resolution 10, 60 Resume playback 21 Rotate 26

Safety tab 42 Sampling Freq. 53 SAP 30, 44 Satellite Box 16 Search

Time Search 38

Marker Search 24 Set-Top Box 16, 56 Setup 18, 50 Show 34, 39 Simplink 70 SKIP 22, 59 Slide Show 27 Sound 20, 24 SP mode 56, 71 Stereo 30, 44 STOP 21, 42, 59 Storing Discs 5 SUBTITLE 23, 59

Timer Record 31-32, 45-46 Timer Record List 31-32, 45-46 Title 20, 22-23 Title Name 34, 38 Track 70 Tracking 43, 59 Troubleshooting 65 TV Aspect 51 TV Rating 54-55

Unfinalize 58 Unprotect 39 USB 62

Video Mode 6 VR Mode 6

WMA 25, 70

XP mode 56, 71

ZOOM 22-23, 59

This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG ELECTRONICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration,

maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and

• Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside

environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections, computer software, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such defective product shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion

of the original warranty period.

HOW SER

VICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the

defective unit repaired or replaced.

Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return the unit to LG for repair or replacement.

Shipping both ways will be paid by LG during the Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay inbound shipping charges and LG pays return shipping charges.

Visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com

For nearest Authorized Service Center, Where to buy, Product Assistance, or Customer Assistance

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year)

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