LG RKS-7000Q User Manual

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

The working life of this product is 7 years since the date of purchase.

KR200-X.NQEVENT_ENG_2461

DVD Karaoke Recorder

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: RKS-7000Q (RKS-7000)

USB

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

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

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

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open

the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

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

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

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

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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.

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

Introduction

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

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

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

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

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

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

Playing Media Files Using the USB Feature . . . .7

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Touch Pad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Hookup and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-23

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections . .13-14

Connecting to the Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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

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

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

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

AV1 Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

AV2 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Video Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

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

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

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

Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . . .19-20

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

DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

KARAOKE Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Record Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

DV Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

Disc Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . .23

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-32

General Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-27

Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . . . .29

Program Playback with Audio CD and

MP3/WMA file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-38

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-45

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . .39

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . . . . .40

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist .41 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . .42

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Dividing One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . .44

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Hiding a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Protecting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-59

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Operation with KARAOKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-55

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-58

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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

This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.

Symbol Used in this Manual

The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point alerts you to the presence of important operating and maintenance / servicing instructions.

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

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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

All DVD discs listed below.

DVD-RAM disc

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode DVD+RW disc DVD-R disc DVD+R (DL) disc DVD-Video disc

Video CDs Audio CDs DivX files MP3 files WMA files JPEG files

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

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

Storing Discs

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

Cleaning Discs

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

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

JPEG

WMA

MP3

DivX

ACD

VCD

DVD

-R

+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

RAM

DVD ALL

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 and internal parts.

Introduction

Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):

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

on the same Disc.

[VR mode]

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

[Video mode]

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

DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)



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

 DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.  Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)  Limited editing features

DVD-RAM (DVD - Random Access Memory)

 DVD-RAM discs can be formatted for VR mode recording.



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

 Playable on DVD-RAM compatible players.  Recordings can be extensively edited.  Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 discs can be used in this unit.  You cannot use the cartridge-type DVD-RAM disc in this unit.

DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable)

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

on the same Disc.

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

DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)

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

it any more.

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

added chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

DVD+R DL (Digital Video Disc + Recordable; Double Layer)

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

edit it any more.

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

to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.

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

combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

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

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (4x) Mitsubishi (4x) Mitsubishi (2.4x) Fujifilm (2x)

That’s (8x, 16x) Ricoh (8x, 16x) Verbatim (4x) SONY (2.4x) Maxell (2.4x) Mitsubishi (3x)

Verbatim (8x) Verbatim (8x) JVC (4x) Verbatim (2.4x) - -

- - Victor (4x) Ricoh (2.4x, 4x) - -

- - Maxell (4x) - - -

Note:

If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

 Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

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

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

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

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

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

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

Notes:

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

CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. – Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. – Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions. – Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may

not be playable. – DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder

may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens. – If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in

which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with

the software publisher for more detailed information.) – This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal

playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types

of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain 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

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes



Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.



If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen.

Introduction

Playing media files using the USB feature

You can enjoy the media files such as pictures (JPEG), movies (DivX) and tunes (MP3/WMA) saved in an MP3 player or USB memory by connecting the storage device to the USB port of this unit.

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port of the unit.

2. Press HOME on the remote control.

3. Select [MUSIC], [PHOTO] or [MOVIE] option. Details for the options are the page 15.

Compatible Devices

1. Devices which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, are not supported.

2. MP3 Player: Flash type MP3 player.

•

The MP3 player requiring installation of a driver

is not supported.

3. USB Flash Drive: Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

Notes:



Do not extract the USB device in operating (play, copy, move, etc.).



A back-up demands to prevent a data damage.



If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the USB device might not be recognized.

 This unit can support USB 2.0 or USB 1.1.



A device using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only FAT (16/32) file system is supported.)



The USB function of this unit does not support all USB devices.



Digital camera and mobile phone are not supported.



This unit is not supported when the total number of files is 1000 or more.



DivX playback on USB may not be perfect for high bit rate content.



When resetting this unit, remove the USB devie from the USB port of this unit.

Front Panel

a POWER

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

b Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

c Remote Sensor

Point the recorder remote control here.

d Display window

Shows the current status of the recorder.

REC: The recorder is recording.

DVD: The recorder is DVD mode.

: Indicates when the recorder is in timer

recording or a timer recording is programmed.

: Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, title number, volume, chapter/track number, channel, etc.

e USB

Connect it to a USB port of multimedia (USB memory etc.)

f DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

g MIC 1/MIC 2

Connect a microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 or to both sockets.

h Z (OPEN/CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

i x (STOP)

Stops playback or recording.

j B / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

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

k z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

l PR

V/v

- Scan up or down through memorized channels.

- Selects menu options.

m MICROPHONE VOLUME CONTROL

Tap + to increase microphone sound level, or tap to decrease microphone sound level.

a b c d

e f g hi j k l m

Touch Pad Operation

The buttons from h to m are touch pad buttons that are operated with brief touch. When you operate the button on the touch pad, you should follow the directions as below.

1. Touch any botton on the touch pad. The LEDs on the touch pad light up.

2. Touch the button you want to operate. The LEDs on the touch pad will be off in 10 seconds after the operation.

Precautions in using the touch pad



The LEDs on the touch pad lights only when the power of the unit is on.



Use the touch pad with clean and dry hands.



Do not press the button on the touch pad with too much force.



Do not touch the button on the touch pad with any conductive material such as metallic object. It may cause a malfunction.

Introduction

Remote Control

POWER

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

Changes the input to use for recording.

(Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV 3 or DV).

PIP

Selects PIP function on or off.

THUMBNAIL

Selects a thumbnail picture.

z REC

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to

set the recording time.

TIMER REC

Displays Timer Record menu.

AUDIO/MO.ST/MALE, FEMALE

- Selects an audio language or audio

channel.

- Selects the men’s or women’s key.

SCAN

(m/M)

/ TEMPO(-/+)

- Search backward or forward.

- Adjusts the speed of song.

SKIP (. / >

)

KEY CONTROL (b/#)

Go to next chapter or track. Returns

to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or

track.

- Adjusts the key to suit your vocal range.

TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if

available.

MENU/LIST

Accesses menu on a DVD disc,

Switches between Title List-Original

and Title List-Playlist menu.

HOME

Accesses or removes the HOME

menu.

PR (+/-)

Select programme of TV.

bBvV(left/right/up/down)

Selects menu options.

ENTER

Confirms menu selections.

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

CLEAR

Removes a mark on the Marker

Search menu.

PROGRAM

Reserves the songs.

OPEN/CLOSE (

Opens and closes the disc tray.

TV/DVD

To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner.

REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title or all.

A-B

Repeats sequence between two points (A and B).

CHP ADD

Inserts a chapter marker when playing/ recording.

REC MODE

Selects the recording mode: XP, SP, LP or EP.

INSTANT SKIP

Skips 15 seconds forward during playback.

SUBTITLE/SHADOW

- Selects a subtitle language.

- Displays the shadow image in

song’s subtitle.

* Feature is not available.

ZOOM

Enlarges video image.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

PLAY (B)

Starts playback.

PAUSE/STEP (X)

Pause playback or recording temporarily.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display. Displays information while viewing a TV program.

RETURN (O)

Removes the menu.

MIC VOL

Adjusts the microphone volume.

ECHO Mode

Adjusts the echo volume.

S2V

Displays S2V_SCORE menu.

MARKER/SEARCH

- Marks any point during playback.

- Displays Marker Search menu.

TV Control Buttons

See page 56

AUDIO/MO.ST/MALE

Rear Panel

Hookup and Settings

a IN(FROM ANT.)

Connect the aerial to this terminal.

b AV OUT (VIDEO / AUDIO OUT (Left/Right))

Connect to a TV with video/audio inputs.

c AV IN 3 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

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

d COAXIAL OUT(Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

e EURO AV 2 DECODER

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

f Cooling fan

g AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

h OUT(TO TV)

Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor

i OPTICAL OUT(Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

j COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO

OUT (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

k EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO

Connect to a TV with SCART jack.

a bc d e f g

hi j k

Remote Control Operation

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

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two (size AA) batteries with and matched correctly.

Hookup and

Settings

Connections to Your TV



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



When using the COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, set Video Output Format to [YPbPr] on setup menu. When using the SCART jack, set the mode to [RGB] on it.

Tips



Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below.



Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

Caution

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Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

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

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

Video connection

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

Audio (Left/Right) Connection

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A). Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Component Video connection

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

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder.

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Set the resolution to 576p for progressive signal using the RESOLUTION on the remote control.

Note:

Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).

SCART connection

Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the scart cable (T).

Caution

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

Rear of TV

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

SCART INPUT

Rear of the unit

Connecting to an Amplifier

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Multi-channel sound

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

Caution

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

Notes:

– If the audio format of the digital output does not

match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

– Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital

connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

– To see the audio format of the current DVD in the

on-screen display, press AUDIO.

– This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)

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

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

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

Rear of the unit

A X O

AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

Hookup and

Settings

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Decoder] (see page

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

Tip:

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

Note:

If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack

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

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

Tip:

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

Notes:

 Pictures containing copy protection signals that

prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

 If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you

may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Be sure to connect your VCR to the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

 When you record to a VCR from this recorder, do

not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

 If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect

the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack.

 If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will

not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR or tuner.

VCR RECORDER

Line input 1

Line input 2

PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decorder

SCART AV

Rear of the unit

VCR, Cable Box, or

Satellite Tuner, etc.

Rear of the unit

Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks

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

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.

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

Note:

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

Connecting to the Aerial

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

RF coaxial connection

Connect the OUT jack on the unit to the aerial input jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). The OUT jack passes the signal through from the AERIAL jack.

AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

Rear of the unit

Front of the unit

DV Digital Camcorder

IN/OUT

Aerial

ANTENNA

INPUT

SCART INPUT

Rear of TV

VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

INPUT

Rear of the unit

Hookup and

Settings

Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder.

1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.

2. Use the b / B buttons to select a main option you

want. Sub options appears.

3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the

sub option you want.

4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

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TV DVD: Returns to live TV viewing for DVD

recording.

MOVIE

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DISC:

Displays Title List menu for recordable disc (page 39)

- Displays [Movie List] menu for DivX disc. (page 28)

- Plays back Video CD or DVD-Video disc (page 24-27).

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USB Divx: Displays the [Movie List] for USB device (page 28)

PHOTO (page 31-32)

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DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.

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USB: Displays the [Photo List] for USB device.

MUSIC (page 29-30)

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DISC: Displays [Music List] (or Audio CD) menu for disc.

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USB: Displays the [Music List] for USB device.

KARAOKE (page 48-55)

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DISC: Displays [KARAOKE] menu for disc.

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USB: Displays the [KARAOKE] for USB device.

SETUP (page 15)

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Start: Displays Setup menu.

Initial Settings

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

General Operation

1. Select [SETUP] and press ENTER. Setup menu appears.

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

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

move to the second level.

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

5. Press B to move to the third level.

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

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

7. Select [SETUP] and then press ENTER to exit the

Setup menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Auto Programming

This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 88 TV channels.

Preparation:

 Connect the recorder to the desired type of aerial,

as shown in Connecting to the Aerial on page 14.

1. Select the [Auto Programming] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

[Start] icon is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

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

Note:

After you have connected your recorder for the very first time. If you select [SETUP] for initial setting, you can only set the [Auto Programming] option. Then you can set the other options.

Program Edit

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

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

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

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

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

 [Program Edit] Sets the channel manually. See

“Program Edit” on the right.

 [Station Rename] Changes the station name.

The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 43. Names can be up to 5 characters long.

 [Move] Sorts the programme positions on the

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

 [Delete] Disables a programme position you do

not need.

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

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

 [NICAM Auto/off] Sets the channels for the

NICAM broadcast. Normally, [NICAM] is lit on the display. If the sound from NICAM broadcast is not clear, press ENTER so [NICAM] disappears.

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

Program Edit

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

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

change the setting.

 [PR] indicates the selected programme position.

 [Seek] Searches for a channel automatically.

Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a channel.

 [Ch.] Changes the channel number.

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

picture.

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

AV1 Decoder

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

1. Press AV while the Program List menu appears.

2. Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the

display. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting.

 Off: Inputs the signals from the EURO AV1

AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Normally select this.

 On: The encoded video signal input from the

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

Hookup and

Settings

Clock Set

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

2. Press B.

3. Enter the necessary information for date and time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

TV Aspect

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

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

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

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

TV or TV with a wide mode function.

Display Mode

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

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

the upper and lower portions of the screen.

 [Pan Scan] Automatically displays a wide picture on

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

AV2 Connection

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

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

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

 [Others] Select [Others] if you connect the

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

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set

Progressive Scan to [OFF].

If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].

Notes:

 Progressive Scan will be disabled in the setup menu

when you set Video Output Format to [RGB].

Video Output Format

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

 [YPbPr] When your TV is connected with the

COMPONENT OUTPUT jack on this unit.

 [RGB] When your TV is connected with the

SCART(RGB signal) jack on this unit.

Power Save Mode

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

 [OFF] Power Save Mode is not active.

 [ON] Power Save Mode is active.

Notes:

 You should set the clock to operate an economic

power save.

 The encoded television signals (CANAL+ or

PREMIERE) are not decoded in the Power Save Mode.

 The Power Save Mode is not available in the

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

Initialization

[Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset. (Rating, Password, and Area Code)

1. Select [Initialization] option then press B.

2. Press v / V to select the desired option then press

ENTER. The confirm message will appear.

3. Use b / B to select [Ok] or [Cancel] then press

ENTER.

Language Settings

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display.

Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle

 [Original]Refers to the original language in which

the disc was recorded.

 [Others] To select another language, press number

buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 47). If you enter the wrong language code, press b.

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

Audio Settings

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

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

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

 [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when

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

 [Off] (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal is

not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.

Sampling Frequency

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

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

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

Vocal

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

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