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SIMPLY AMAZING !
VCR/DVD Recorder
LVC-9016G/9017GDL
DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL* Disc Recording (*LVC-9017GDL)
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Table of Contents
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 x Remote Control
1 x Antenna Cable
1 x Audio/Video Cable
1xPowerCord
2xBatteries
1x Blank DVD Disc
1 x User’s Manual
Getting Started
Accessories .......................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 2
Warnings, Cautions and Others ........................................... 3
Media Information ............................................................... 4
Controls and Displays
Remote Control .................................................................... 5
Front-panel Connections ..................................................... 6
Display Window ................................................................... 6
Rear-panel Connections ...................................................... 7
Connecting up
Basic TV Connections .......................................................... 8
Enhanced Video Options ..................................................... 9
Using S-Video Cable.................................................. 9
Using Component Cables ........................................... 9
Enhanced Audio Options ................................................... 10
Using a Stereo Audio Amplifier or Receiver ................ 10
Using a Digital Audio Device (via Coaxial Cable) ........ 10
Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box .................11
System Setup
Using the Setup Menu ....................................................... 12
Setting Date/Time .............................................................. 12
Setting Video Output ......................................................... 12
Setting Aspect Ratio .......................................................... 12
Setting AudioOutput .......................................................... 12
TV Channel Setup
TV Channel Setup ............................................................. 13
Scanning TV Channels ............................................ 13
Adding or Deleting TV Channels ............................... 13
Swapping TV Channels ............................................ 13
Channel Editor ................................................................... 14
Mapping Channels for the VCR Plus+
®
System ................ 15
Recording
Basic Recording Functions ................................................ 16
Recording Television Programs ................................. 16
Adding New Recordings ........................................... 17
Changing Chapter Intervals (DVD Disc) ..................... 17
One-Touch Recording ............................................... 17
Playing Recordings ........................................................... 17
Using DVD menu ..................................................... 17
Playing Recordings on a VHS tape ........................... 17
Recording from External Devices: VCR or Camcorder ..... 18
Recording from External Devices: DV Camcorder ............ 19
DV Control .............................................................. 19
Using “Easy Guider” to Record DV Signals ............... 20
Timer Recording
Setting Timer Program ...................................................... 22
Recording TV Programs Using the VCR Plus+
®
System ....... 22
Copying Tapes/Discs
Copying from VHS to Disc ................................................. 24
Copying from Disc to VHS ................................................. 24
Playback
Playing DVD Disc ............................................................... 25
POWER, EJECT, PLAY, F.F., REW. ....................... 25
NEXT, PREVIOUS ................................................... 25
PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY .............................. 25
TOP MENU, MENU ................................................. 25
Playing VHS Tape .............................................................. 26
POWER, EJECT, PLAY, F.F., REW. ....................... 26
PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY .............................. 26
COPY, TRACK+, TRACK- ....................................... 26
Navigation Menu (For Disc) ............................................... 27
SLOW-MOTION, SEARCH ...................................... 27
A-B REPEAT, SUBTITLE ......................................... 27
AUDIO, ANGLE ....................................................... 27
INFORMATION ........................................................ 27
Navigation Menu (For VHS Tape) ...................................... 28
CM SKIP, SLOW-MOTION ...................................... 28
INDEX SEARCH, ZERO RETURN ............................ 28
COUNTER SET, AUTO TRACK, AUDIO .................... 28
Playing JPEG Files ............................................................ 29
Playing MP3 Files .............................................................. 29
Playing Audio CD .............................................................. 29
Playing Audio CD (Programmed Playback) ...................... 29
Playing Picture with Music (Slide Show) .......................... 29
Editing
DVD Menu and Edit Menu ................................................. 30
Naming a Title .................................................................. 30
Protecting a Title ............................................................... 30
Overwrite a Title ................................................................ 30
Erasing a Title .................................................................. 30
Easy Guider
Playback ............................................................................ 31
Record ............................................................................... 31
Copy ............................................................................... 32
Erase ............................................................................... 32
Finalize .............................................................................. 33
GUI Operation
Firmware Update
Glossary
Specifications
Troubleshooting
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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating
instructions before operating the product.
2) Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instruc-
tions for future reference.
3) Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions.
4) Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use
instructions.
5) Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
6) Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8) Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9) CART - A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet provide
ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these
openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do
not place this product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources - This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
12) LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable
location.
13) NON-USE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
14) Grounding or Polarization -
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it
will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type
plug, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding
type plug.
15) Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
16) Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
17) Lightning - For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
18) Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
take extreme care to keep it from touching such power lines
or circuits; contact with them might be fatal.
19) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles. This can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
20) Objects and Liquids - Do not push objects of any kind into
this product through openings; they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a fire or electric
shock. Liquids of any kind should not be used on or around
this product.
21) Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
22) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,
• If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
• If the product does not function properly after following the
operating instructions, contact Lite-On Customer Service for
technical support.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
This indicates a need for service.
23) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
24) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
25) Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Mount the product to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
26) Heat – Keep this product away from heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers.
27) Battery Usage – Battery leakage may result in bodily injury
or damage to the unit. In order to avoid battery problems,
please follow these instructions.
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked
on the unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old/new, carbon/alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY FOR U.S.A.
CAUTION!
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2) DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3) CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT
OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED AWAY FROM
THE APPARATUS.
The lighting 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
humans.
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 appliance.
CAUTION! –– POWER button
Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off completely. The
POWER
button in any position does not disconnect the main
line. Power can be controlled from the remote.
CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
CAUTION!
• CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a
CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or
if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all time
information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.
• Check the copyright laws in your country before recording
from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3 and
JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe
copyright laws.
Legal Notices Regarding
Macrovision’s Property Rights
“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,
093; and 6,516,132.”
“ This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. “
PRODUCTS WITH 525P PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
“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 OUR TV
SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525P DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ system is protected by one or more issued United
States patents such as Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,
751,578; and 4,706,121
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model: LVC-9016G/LVC-9017GDL
Trade Name: LITEON
Responsible party:
LITE-ON (USA) International Inc. 42000 Christy Street, Fremont,
CA 94538
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Playable Media Types
Media Information
Recordable Media Types
Media Types Logos Informa tion
DVD-VIDEO
Preset DVD-Video discs (The region code is printed on
the rear of recorder)
DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R/+RW
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+R W discs written in
the DVD-Video format and finalized.
Video CD (VCD)
Super Video CD (SVCD)
CD s for video files recorded with CD sound, VHS quality,
MPEG-1 (VCD) / MPEG-2 (SVCD) com pression
technology.
Audio CD (CD-DA)
CD s for mu sic files recorded in digital signal, featuring
better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration
of audio quality over time .
CD-R/-RW (JPEG/MP3)
Finalized CD -R/-RW discs recorded in Audio CD or
Video CD forma ts, or with JPEG/ MP3 files.
VHS Tape
This unit can play video cassettes with the VHS mark.
Media Types Logos Information
DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R/+RW
DVD-R/-RW disc written in the DVD+VR format
DVD+R/+RW disc written in the DVD+VR format
DVD+R DL (Double Layer)*
(LVC-9017GDL only)
DVD+R double-layer discs written in DVD+VR format
VHS Tape
Video cassettes with the VHS logo.
Region Code of DVD-Video
This unit can play back DVD-VIDEO discs compatible with
the region code printed on the rear of the unit.
Examples of playable DVD-VIDEO discs:
Notes:
Audio System for DVD Discs:
Dolby Digital Linear PCM
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Aspect Ratio for DVD Discs
4:3 Letter Box (Standard)
4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide-Screen
Other Symbols for DVD discs
Audio : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
with multiple audio languages.
Subtitle : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
with multiple subtitle languages.
Angle : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
from multiple angles.
For DVD disc:
The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW logos are
trademarks of respective companies.
For best results, use discs with logos shown above and those
conforming to specifications. The unit cannot play other types of
discs correctly. Do not use discs of irregular shape (e.g. heartshaped), as these can damage the unit.
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+RW in all cases due to the type of disc or
condition of the recording.
For VHS tapes:
Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads
to become dirty and can result in malfunction. Store you video
cassettes carefully and discard them when they become dirty or
damaged.
Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilt or
those that are extremely damaged, as this will not only cause the
heads to become dirty, but will also lead to malfunction of the unit.
Dirt on video heads would affect recording and playback quality. If
the picture quality remains poor, use an optical head-cleaning
cassette. If the problem persists, seek advice from qualified service
personnel.
When using the unit, please do not:
1. place the unit near magnets or other electromagnetic objects
2. put anything heavy on top of the unit
3. bring the unit from cold surroundings to a hot environment, as
this may cause condensation and could damage the video
heads.
Unplayable Media Types
For DVD discs:
The unit does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play
back these discs, excessive noise may cause damage to speakers.
1. Unfinalized discs from other DVD recorders
2. DVD-ROM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD
3. DVD-RAM, DVD-VR format
For video cassette:
This unit does not play back dirty or damaged cassettes.
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Controls and Displays
The Remote Control
1. Eject button ( EJECT)
2. Power button (
POWER)
3. Number buttons (0~9)
4. VHS button (VHS)
5. DVD button (DVD)
6. Track up button (TRACK+) / Track down button (TRACK -)
7. Display button (DISPLAY)
8. Source button (SOURCE)
9. Setup button (SETUP)
10. Copy button (COPY)
11. Edit button (EDIT)
12. Timer button (TIMER)
13. Top Menu button (TOP MENU)
14. Menu button (MENU)
15. Navigation button (NAVI. )
16. Easy Guider button (
GUIDER)
17. Channel Selection buttons (CH+, CH-)
18. Record button ( RECORD)
19. Stop button (
STOP)
20. Play button (
PLAY)
21. Pause button (
PAUSE)
22. Previous button (
PREVIOUS)
23. Next button (
NEXT)
24. REW button (
REW)
25. FF button (
FF)
26. Cursor buttons (), Enter button (ENTER)
Remote Control
To install batteries
Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries.
Make sure the polarity (+ and -) matches the
marks inside the remote control.
CAUTION!
Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if
the remote control will not be in use.
Use only new batteries of the same type.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed properly.
Remote sensor
The remote has a range of
approximately 3 m and
works best when pointed
directly at the unit. (at
angles up to 30° from the
front of the unit)
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Controls and Displays
Front-panel Connections
(For Reference Only)
Names of parts and controls
1) POWER button
Lights green when power is on
Lights red when power is off
2) VCR indicator
Lights green when VCR deck is controllable
Lights orange when VCR deck is busy
Lights red when VCR deck is recording
3) VCR EJECT button
Press to load and unload a VHS tape
4) VHS COPY button
Press to copy contents from VHS tape to disc
5) PLAY/PAUSE button
Starts/Pauses playback of VHS tape or disc
6) STOP button
Stops playing or recording a VHS tape or disc
7) VCR DECK
Loads and unloads a VHS tape
8) REWIND button
Rewinds playback of a VHS tape or disc
9) FAST-FORWARD button
Fast-forwards playback of a VHS tape or disc
10) DVD COPY button
Press to copy contents from disc to VHS tape
11) RECORD button
Starts recording
12) SOURCE button
Press to select signal input
13) DISPLAY WINDOW
Operation indicators are displayed here.
14) DVD/VCR SELECT button
Selects DVD/VCR control
15) DV-LINK (IEEE-1394) jack
Connects digital video camcorder
16) CHANNEL UP button
Press to select a channel
17) DVD TRAY
Holds a disc
18) CHANNEL DOWN button
Press to select a channel
19) DISC EJECT button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
20) DVD indicator
Lights green when DVD deck is controllable
Lights orange when DVD deck is busy
Lights red when DVD tray is recording
21) AV1 Front (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the output of external equipment
Display Window
(For Reference Only)
1) Pause indicator
2) Play indicator
3) VHS indicator
4) DVD indicator
5) SVCD indicator
6) VCD indicator
7) Data disc indicator
8) CD indicator
9) CD-R/DVD-R indicator
10) Copy to VHS indicator
11) Copy to DVD indicator
12) DVD+RW indicator
13) DVD+R indicator
14) CD-RW/DVD-RW indicator
15) Status window
16) Timer Record indicator
17) Record indicator
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Controls and Displays
Rear-panel Connections
(For Reference Only)
Names of parts
1) RF OUT/IN jacks
RF signal output/input
Note:
Playback signals are not transmitted via this connection.
Make proper connections before using this VCR/DVD recorder.
2) LINE IN (S-VIDEO) jack
S-Video signal input
3) AV2 Rear (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Composite signal input
4) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y/Pb/Pr) jacks
Component signal output
5) LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Composite signal output
6) LINE OUT (S-VIDEO) jack
S-Video signal output
7) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
Connects an amplifier or receiver with a digital input jack
8) AC IN terminal
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Connecting up
Before making connections
1) Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections are made.
2) Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause
a viewing problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. You may also have a viewing problem when connecting the unit to an
integrated TV/Video system.
Note:
1. Do not place this unit on top of other equipment that may generate heat. Excessive heat may cause this unit to malfunction.
2. For Digital Cable and Satellite TV users, please connect your device’s output to the input of this VCR/DVD recorder.
Basic TV Connections
Before using the unit, follow the steps listed below to connect the VCR/DVD recorder to the antenna cable and TV.
Connecting to a TV with COMPOSITE jacks
Connect the supplied antenna cable from the VCR/DVD recorder to your TV as shown.
Connect the supplied audio/video cables from the VCR/DVD recorder to your TV as shown.
Connect the supplied power cord from the VCR/DVD recorder to a standard wall outlet.
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Enhanced Video Options
1. Connecting to a TV via S-Video out
Connecting to a TV with S-Video jack
Connect an S-Video cable from the VCR/DVD recorder to your TV as shown.
Note:
1. When using the S-Video connection, please remove all other video output connections.
2. In this configuration, be sure to choose one of the audio connection options on page 10.
If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, you can enjoy better picture quality.
2. Connecting to a TV via COMPONENT out
Connecting to a TV with component jacks
Connect a set of Component Video cables from the VCR/DVD recorder to your TV as shown.
Note:
1. Go to the ‘System’ setup menu to enable the COMPONENT option (For details, please refer to the section titled “Setup”).
2. When using COMPONENT connections, please remove all other video output connections.
3. In this configuration, be sure to choose one of the audio connection options on page 10.
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Enhanced Audio Options
Connecting to a Stereo Audio Amplifier or Receiver
Connect left/right audio cables (not supplied) from the VCR/
DVD recorder to your stereo system as shown.
If you have a stereo system or digital audio receiver, you can enjoy better sound quality.
Connecting to a Digital Audio Device
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
Digital out coaxial
Connect a digital coaxial cable from the VCR/DVD recorder to your digital audio receiver as shown.
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Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box
Connecting a Cable Box, Digital Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Before using the unit, follow the steps listed below to connect the VCR/DVD recorder to an external receiver and the TV.
Connecting to a cable box, digital cable box or satellite receiver with COMPOSITE jacks
1. Use an antenna cable (supplied) to connect the RF IN on the cable box/satellite receiver to the antenna outlet.
2. Use an antenna cable (same as supplied) to connect the RF OUT on the cable box/satellite receiver to the RF input
on the VCR/DVD recorder.
3. Use an antenna cable (same as supplied) to connect the RF OUT on the VCR/DVD recorder to the RF IN on the
television.
4. Use AUDIO/VIDEO cables (supplied) to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output on the unit to the audio/video input on the
television.
Note:
If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks and RF OUT jacks, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT jacks with the VCR/DVD recorder’s AV2 Rear jacks. Using this connection provides better picture quality.
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System Setup
Setting Date/Time
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Clock” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Date” and press [ENTER].
4. Press [] [] [] [] or number buttons (0~9) to adjust the
date and confirm with [ENTER].
5. Press [] [] to select “Time” and press [ENTER].
6. Press [] [] or number buttons (0~9) to adjust the time
and confirm with [ENTER].
Using the “Auto Clock” function
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Clock” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Auto Clock” and press [ENTER].
4. Press [] [] to select “On” to activate the function and
press [ENTER].
5. Press [] [] to select “Time Zone” and press [ENTER].
Press [] [] to select a time zone in which you live, or
select “Auto’ and press [ENTER].
6. Press [] [] to select “Daylight Sav.” and press [ENTER].
Press [] [] to select “Auto”, “On” or “Off” to make proper
adjustment and press [ENTER].
Note:
Make sure that the time and date are correctly set before
programming the timer recording. If the time is incorrectly set,
you may not achieve desired timer recording result.
Setting Audio Output
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Audio” and press [ENTER].
Digital Output: PCM / Bit Stream (Enable digital audio
output with PCM or encoded data)
DTS Out: ON / OFF
Progressive scan mode
You can change the video output mode by pressing the
[SETUP] button to subsequently select “System-->Video
Output-->Progressive”.
(Video will not be displayed correctly when connecting to an
incompatible television.)
Video output mode:
480p: Progressive video 480i: Interlace video
Setting Aspect Ratio
Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your
television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also
select how video on some DVD discs is presented.
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Playback” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Aspect Ratio” and press [ENTER].
4:3 Letter Box
(select when you connect the unit to a
normal (4:3) TV)
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in wide picture format, the
picture is shown with black bars at the
top and bottom.
4:3 Pan & Scan
(select when you connect the unit to a
normal (4:3) TV)
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in wide picture format, the
picture is zoomed to fill the screen
vertically, and the left and right sides of
the image are chopped off. Note,
however, that the picture will be shown in the 4:3 LB mode
even if you select the 4:3 PS mode depending on the disc.
16:9 Wide Screen
(select when you connect the unit to a
wide-screen (16:9) TV)
Using the Setup Menu
1. Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.
2. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
3. Press [] [] to select “System”, “Clock,” “Language”,
“Playback”, “Record”, “Audio”, “TV Tuner” or “EXIT.” Press
[] or [] to go to the next or return to the previous menu.
4. The key settings are:
System: Video Output
Clock: Date ---> Time
Language: OSD
Playback: Aspect Ratio
Record: DVD Quality ( HQ, SP, LP, EP and SLP )
Tape Quality ( SP and EP )
Audio: Digital Output ( PCM / Bit Stream )
5. Press [ENTER] to save the settings.
6. Press [SETUP] again to exit the setup menu or press [] to
return to the previous menu. Select “EXIT” and press
[ENTER] to exit the setup menu.
Note:
To record TV programs using the timer record feature, you must
set the time accurately.
This chapter helps you to customize the VCR/DVD recorder to
meet your system requirements and set your personal preferences.
Note:
If you accidentally activate the progressive scan mode and want
to cancel it, press [] and the number buttons of “6,” “0,” “9,”
“9” and [ENTER]. The unit will be turned off. Press [POWER] to
switch it on.
Note:
You cannot change the “Aspect Ratio”
setting during playback.
Setting Video Output
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “System” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Video Output” and press [ENTER].
4. Press [] [] to select “COMPONENT” or “PROGRESSIVE”
and press [ENTER].
5. When completed, press [] repeatedly to return to the main
menu or press [SETUP] to exit the Setup menu.
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TV Channel Setup
Scanning TV Channels
When the “Scan Channel” function is activated, the TV channels
are searched and stored in a specific order. If the channel assignment of your TV content provider changes, or if you are reinstalling
the unit, you may need to go through this process again. This will
replace the stored TV channels with the new ones.
Before channel scanning, set “TV Signal” first.
1. Make sure the antenna cables are securely
connected to this unit.
2. Turn on the TV set and the unit.
3. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, press []
[] to select “TV Tuner” and press [].
4. Press [] [] to select “TV Signal” and press
[]. Press [] [] to select “Antenna,” “Cable,”
“HRC,” or “IRC” depending on how you receive your
terrestrial TV channels and press [ENTER]. Press
[] to return to the previous menu and save the
setting.
5. Press [] [] to select “Utilities” and press
[]. Press [] [] to select “Start Scan”
and press [ENTER] to start channel scanning.
The TV channel scanning starts. This may take a few minutes.
To stop channel scanning, go to “Stop Scan” and press [ENTER].
6. When all the TV channels have been searched
and stored, press [SETUP] to exit.
Adding or Deleting TV Channels
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
Press [] [] to select “TV Tuner” and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Utilities” and press [].
3. Press [] [] to select “Add/Delete” and press
[ENTER] to bring up the Add/Delete menu.
4. Press [] [] [] [] to select the channel(s) that
you want to add or delete and press [ENTER] for
confirmation.
Move the cursor to the TV channel and you can press [ENTER]
again to cancel the delete operation.
5. Press [] [] [] [] to select “EXIT” and press
[ENTER] to save the settings and exit the Add/Delete
menu.
Swapping TV Channels
This function allows you to manually change the TV channel order
stored in this unit to match the sequence saved in your TV.
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu. Press []
[] to select “TV Tuner” and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Swap” and press
[ENTER] to bring up the Swap menu.
3. Select the TV channel(s) to be changed and
press [ENTER] to mark it/them.
4. Press [] [][] [] to select a new channel
position and press [ENTER] to swap.
5. To swap more TV channels, repeat step 3 to
complete the settings.
6. Select “EXIT” to save the setting and exit the
Swap menu.
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Channel Editor
Before using ‘Channel Editor’ menu
Make sure that the antenna cables are securely connected to
the unit.
Adding or Deleting TV Channels
1. Turn on the TV set and the unit.
2. Switch your TV’s input source to “AV.”
3. Press [SOURCE] to switch to “TV.”
4. Press [EDIT] to bring up the “Channel Editor” menu.
Press [] [] to select one of the TV channels and
press [ENTER].
Move the cursor to the TV channel to make selection and press
[ENTER] again to cancel the “Delete” operation.
5. Repeat as necessary.
6. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
Renaming TV Channels
1. On the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Rename” and press
[ENTER].
The keypad for entering a title name appears.
3. Select the desired characters from the keypad. Press
[ENTER] after each entry.
Moving up/down TV Channels
1. On the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Move Up” or “Move
Down” and press [ENTER].
The channel moves up or down the list.
Each time you press [] [] and the item changes as follows.
3. Repeat as necessary.
4. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
Inserting New TV channels
1. On the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Insert To” and press
[ENTER].
3. Press [] [][] [] to enter the channel number
and press [ENTER].
The channel moves to the new position.
4. Repeat as necessary.
5. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
4. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
Note:
You only can enter up to 5 characters for a name.
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Channel Editor
Mapping Channels for the VCR Plus+ System
The VCR Plus+ programming system greatly simplifies the timer
recording process. To record a show, simply look up its
PlusCode programming number in your newspaper or magazine
listings, and enter it on the Timer Record menu.
To get started, you must first match your local TV channels to
the Guide Channel Numbers (GCNs). This one-time procedure is
known as “Channel Mapping.”
1. Turn on the TV set and the unit.
2. Switch your TV’s input source to “AV.”
3. Press [SOURCE] to switch to “TV.”
4. Press [EDIT] to bring up the “Channel Editor”
menu, press [] [] to select one of the TV
channels and press [].
5. Press [] [] to select the “GCN” and press
[ENTER].
The “Guide Channel Number (GCN)” menu is displayed.
Swapping TV Channels
This function allows you to manually change the TV channel
positions stored in the unit to match those stored in your TV set.
1. On the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Swap With” and press
[ENTER].
3. Press [] [][] [] to enter the channel number
and press [ENTER].
The channel will change its position.
4. Repeat as necessary.
5. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
6. Press [] [][] [] to enter the Guide Channel
Number (GCN) and press [ENTER].
7. Repeat as necessary.
8. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
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Recording
Before recording
Please use qualified recordable discs/VHS tapes to achieve best
recording quality. Check our website for the recommended media
list.
Note:
For discs:
1. DVD+R/-R and DVD+R DL discs are write-once media, and
DVD+RW/-RW discs are rewritable media.
2. Before playing a DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW disc on
other compatible equipment, you need to finalize the disc.
3. You cannot add new recording sessions to DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+R DL discs after the discs are finalized.
4. In some cases, you may not be able to add new recording
sessions to a recordable disc which contains sessions
recorded with other DVD recorders.
5. If a power failure occurs, the program you are recording may
be lost.
For VHS tapes:
Break the video cassettes’ tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover
the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use
the VHS tapes for recording again.
Press [RECORD] to start recording.
After [RECORD] is pressed, it may take a few seconds for the unit
to initialize.
Recording continues until it is manually stopped or when the disc
or the VHS tape is full.
To stop recording
When you press [ STOP] , it may take a few seconds for the
recording to stop and the session to close.
To pause recording
Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording, and press [ PAUSE] or
[RECORD] to resume recording.
To change the recording mode
Press [SETUP] to adjust the setting through the Setup menu
(Setup --> Record --> DVD Quality or Tape Quality)
DVD Quality Tape Quality
Note:
You cannot change the recording mode once a recording session
has begun. The new setting will not be valid until the next recording
session.
To check the media status while recording
Press [DISPLAY] , the recording information is displayed.
Recording Television Programs
1. Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.
2. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable DVD disc for recording, the
recorder will automatically start the disc preparation process.
3. Press [SOURCE] and [] [] to select “TV” as the
signal input source.
4. Press [ CH
] or press [] [] to select a
channel you want to record.
You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to
enter the desired channel number. Press [ENTER] after the desired
channel number is selected.
Note:
Once recording has begun, you cannot change the channel.
5. Press [VHS] or [DVD] to select the target medium for
recording.
The VHS tape begins recording at the point where it was left. You
must select the desired recording location on the tape.
*LVC-9016G: This unit can record on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW
discs and VHS tapes.
*LVC-9017GDL: This unit can record on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/
+RW, DVD+R DL (double layer) discs and VHS tapes.
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Recording
Using DVD Menu
The DVD menu displays all the titles (programs) recorded on a
disc.You can directly select the one you want to play on the menu.
1. Press [ PLAY] or [ GUIDER]
Press [DVD] on the remote control to switch to DVD control mode
first. The DVD menu is displayed when you press [
PLAY] or
when you press [
GUIDER], “Playback” and “Play Disc.”
2. Press [] [] to select a title (program) you want to
play and press [ENTER].
To scroll the DVD menu by page
To browse the menu page(s), press [] [] [] [] to select
the
or icon and press [ENTER], or press [ NEXT]
or [
PREVIOUS].
To switch to “Text View” display
To switch to a text-based Disc Menu, select the “Text View” icon
and press [ENTER]. Only in “Text View” mode can you see the
full name of your recorded titles. To switch back to the graphical
menu, select the “Thumbnail View” icon and press [ENTER].
Press [RECORD] to start a new recording session and
press [
STOP] at the point you want to stop.
Note:
1. For DVD discs, each new recording session is placed after the
previous session unless a certain recording title is set to be
overwritten.
2. The VHS tape begins recording at the point where it was left.
You must select the desired recording location on the tape.
3. Before you start, please check whether the disc or the VHS tape
has enough space for the recording.
Changing Chapter Interval (DVD Disc Only)
Creating chapters while recording
The unit automatically divides a session into chapters by inserting
chapter marks at 5/10/15/20/25/30-minute intervals during the
recording process.
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Record” and press [].
3. Press [] [] to select “Chapter Mark” and press
[] . Press [] [] to set the chapter interval and
[ENTER] for confirmation.
4. When completed, press [SETUP] to exit the
“SETUP” menu and save the settings.
Note:
During DVD disc recording, press [EDIT] to manually add a
chapter mark(s) in a recording session.
Adding New Recordings
One-Touch Recording
Before performing this function, you need to select the
target medium for the recording. Use “One-touch recording”
to start recording immediately in 30-minute blocks. Press
[RECORD] twice to start a 30-minute recording session. Press
[RECORD] repeatedly to extend recording sessions, up to 6
hours in thirty-minute increments. Pressing [RECORD] when the
timed recording exceeds the 6-hour constraint automatically
turns “one-touch recording” OFF. The length of recording
depends on the current mode of recording quality and the
amount of time available on the disc/VHS tape.
Playing Recordings on a VHS Tape
Press [ PLAY]
1. Press [VHS] on the remote control to switch to tape control
mode. Press [
F.F.] or [ REW] to fast forward or rewind
the tape to the point you want to start playback from.
2. Press [
PLAY] and playback begins.
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Recording
Recording from External Devices
Connect external equipment using standard CVBS (RCA) analog
audio/video cable or IEEE-1394 cable to record contents or
camcorder footage onto a disc in the digital video format or onto a
VHS tape in the analog video format.
Recording from External Devices: VCR or
Camcorder
Connect a video cassette recorder or camcorder to the unit’s input
terminals.
Via Front-Panel Jacks:
To start recording:
1. Press [SETUP] and then select “Record” to set the
desired recording mode.
DVD Quality Tape Quality
2. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
3. Press [SOURCE] to select a signal input source
depending how the VCR or camcorder is connected
to the unit.
AV1-Front: For a device connected to the front Audio/Video Input.
AV2-Rear: For a device connected to the rear Audio/Video Input.
S-Video: For a device connected to the rear S-Video Input.
DV: For a device (such as a digital camcorder) connected to the
front DV Input with a DV cable.
4. Press [DVD] to control the DVD deck or [VHS] to
control the VCR deck first.
5. Cue the source VCR or the camcorder and start
playback at the beginning of the scene you wish to
record.
6. Press [RECORD] to start recording.
7. Press [
STOP] to stop recording.
To pause recording:
Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording.
If you want to resume recording, press [
PAUSE] again or
[RECORD].
Press [ GUIDER]
1. Press [ GUIDER] to display the Easy Guider menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Playback” and then press
[ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Play Tape” and press [ENTER].
Via Rear-Panel Jacks :
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Recording
1. Connect the DV camcorder to the unit using an
IEEE-1394 4-pin cable.
Note:
1. The DV-Link input jack on this unit is for DV compatible
camcorders only.
2. Only DV signals can be input via the DV-Link jack to this VCR/
DVD recorder.
3. Do not connect a MICRO MV format video camcorder to this DV-
Link (IEEE-1394) jack.
4. You cannot connect more than two pieces of video input sources
at the same time to the front-panel connector of this unit.
5. Despite the technology endeavour with which this VCR/DVD
recorder is built, it is likely that your DV may not be fully
supported by the recorder. If you still experience problem using
the DV-Link for recording, please connect your DV via S-Video or
composite cables to this DVD recorder.
2. Turn on your TV and this unit.
3. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
4. Turn on the DV camcorder and initiate it in “Play-
back” mode. Pause playback on the DV camcorder at
the point where you want to start recording from.
5. Press [SOURCE] on the remote control to change
signal input source to “DV.”
AV1-Front: For a device connected to the front Audio/Video Input.
AV2-Rear: For a device connected to the rear Audio/Video Input.
S-Video: For a device connected to the rear S-Video Input.
DV: For a device (such as a digital camcorder) connected to the
front DV Input with a DV cable.
6. Press [DVD] to control the DVD recorder or [VHS] to
control the VCR deck.
7. Cue the DV camcorder and start playback at the
beginning of the scene you wish to record.
Recording from External Devices: DV
Camcorder
8. Resume playback of the DV camcorder and press
[RECORD] on the remote control to start
recording.
Press [
PAUSE ] to pause recording.
Press [
PAUSE ] again or [RECORD] to resume
recording.
Press [
STOP] to stop recording.
DV Control
This unit allows basic DV control functions with the remote control.
The unit is equipped with an on-screen DV control bar (Play, Stop,
FF or Reverse) feature when the DV is connected to the unit via the
DV Link connection. Move the screen cursor to the desired function
by pressing [] [] [] [] and press [ENTER].
1. Press [] [] to select ( ) and press [ENTER] to
fast-forward the DV camcorder footages.
2. Press [] [] to select (
) and press [ENTER] to
rewind the DV camcorder footages.
3. Press [] [] to select (
) and press [ENTER] to
stop the DV Camcorder playback.
4. Press [] [] to select (
) and press [ENTER] to
start the DV Camcorder playback.
5. Press [] [] to select (
) and press [ENTER] to
pause the DV Camcorder playback.
Note:
This unit will stay in “Pause” mode when no DV input signal is
detected.
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Recording
1. Connect the DV camcorder to the unit using an
IEEE-1394 4-pin cable.
2. Turn on your TV and this unit.
3. Make sure a recordable disc or a video cassette is
inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
4. Turn on the DV camcorder. Start playback on the DV
camcorder and cue at the point where you want to
start recording from.
5. Press [
GUIDER] to display the Easy Guider
menu.
6. Press [] [] to select “Record” and press
[ENTER].
7. Press [] [] to select “Record Disc” or “Record
Tape” and press [ENTER].
8. Press [] [] to select “DV” and press [ENTER].
Using “Easy Guider” to Record DV Signals
9. Press [] [] to select a recording quality and
press [ENTER].
Disc Quality Tape Quality
10. Press [ENTER] to start recording.
otes:
Press [
PAUSE ] to pause recording .
Press [
PAUSE ] again or [RECORD] to resume
recording.
Press [
STOP] to stop recording.
Note:
1. This unit stays in “Pause” mode when no DV input signal is
detected.
2. Before playing a DVD+R/DVD+R DL (double layer)/DVD-R/DVD RW disc on other compatible equipment, you need to finalize
the disc.
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Setting Timer Program
1. Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.
2. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
3. Press [TIMER] to display the Timer-Record menu.
4. Press [] [] to select one of the timer setting
items from the list and press [].
5. Press [] [] to move to the disc/tape icon and
press [ENTER] to select to record on a disc or a
tape.
6. Press [] [] to select “Mode” and press [ENTER] .
Press [] [] to select among “Once,” “Weekly” or “Daily” and
press [ENTER] for confirmation.
Mode: Once <-> Weekly <-> Daily
*LVC-9016G: This unit can record on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW
discs and VHS tapes.
*LVC-9017GDL: This unit can record on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/
+RW, DVD+R DL (double layer) discs and VHS tapes.
Before using “Timer Record”
Please check whether the recordable disc or the VHS tape has
enough space for the timer recording session(s). Before you start
to record, follow the steps listed below to set the date, time, picture
quality and channel of the program.
Timer Recording
7. Press [] [] to select “Date” and press [ENTER] .
Press [] [] [] [] to make your selection and [ENTER] for
confirmation. To enter the number, use the number buttons (0~9).
Once DATE: MM/DD
Weekly DATE: SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
Daily DATE:- - - - -
(When the “daily” mode is selected, skip to step 8)
8. Press [] [] to select “Start” and press [ENTER] to
set the start time for the timer recording session.
When completed, press [ENTER] for confirmation.
TIME:0
1 : 2 8 A (HH/MM/AM or PM)
9. Press [] [] to select “End” and press [ENTER] to
set the end time for the timer recording session.
When completed, press [ENTER] for confirmation.
When scheduling timer recording on a DVD disc, the unit automatically sets the recording quality depending on the length of the
recorded item. If you wish to set other modes of recording quality,
proceed with step 11.
10. Press [] [] to select “Source” and press
[ENTER] to set the signal input source.
Press [] [] to select among “TV,” “AV1-Front,” “AV2-Rear,” “SVideo” or “DV” and press [ENTER] for confirmation.
Source: TV <--> AV1-Front <--> AV2-Rear<-->S-Video
<-- >DV
When TV is selected, press [] [] to select the channel and
press [ENTER].
11. Press [] [] to select “Quality” and press
[ENTER] to set the mode of recording quality.
DVD disc recording mode:
HQ <-> SP <-> LP <-> EP <-> SLP
Tape recording mode:
SP <-> EP
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12. Press [] [] to select the icon and press
[ENTER] to exit the Timer-Record menu.
If you wish to delete a timer program on the list, press [] [] []
[] to move to the icon and press [ENTER]. The item is
deleted.
13. Press [POWER] to turn off the unit and activate the
timer record function.
Note:
1. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape is inserted or
loaded for recording before the scheduled session starts.
2. Check the “Status” column to see the recording failure analysis:
OK The timer program is set and ready to be recorded.
Error There is a problem with the timer program settings.
Change the settings until the status is “OK.”
Done The timer program is recorded successfully.
Fail The unit is unable to record the preset timer program.
Move the cursor to the “Status” column to view the cause
of error (“No Disc,” “Media Defect,” “Disc Full,” and etc.).
Timer Recording
Recording TV Programs Using the VCR Plus+
®
System
1. Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.
2. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
3. Press [TIMER] to display the Timer-Record menu.
4. Press [][] to select one of the timer setting
list and press [].
5. Press [] [] to move to the disc/tape icon and
press [ENTER] to select to record on a disc or a
tape.
6. Press [] [] to select “Mode” and press [ENTER] .
Press [] [] to select among “Once,” “Weekly” or “Daily” and
press [] to select “PlusCode#” to press [ENTER].
Mode: Once <-> Weekly <-> Daily
The bar to enter the PlusCode number is displayed.
7. Press the number buttons (0~9) to enter the
PlusCode number and press [ENTER].
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Timer Recording
8. Press [] [] to select “Date” and press [ENTER] .
Press [] [] [] [] to make your selection and [ENTER] for
confirmation. To enter the number, use the number buttons (0~9).
Once DATE: MM/DD
Weekly DATE: SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
Daily DATE:- - - - -
If you make a mistake, press [] to re-enter the
correct number.
ote:
When scheduling timer recording on a disc, the unit automatically
sets the recording quality depending on the length of the recorded
item. If you wish to set other modes of recording quality, proceed
with step 9.
9. Press [] [] to select “Quality” and then press
[ENTER] to set the mode of recording quality.
DVD disc recording mode:
HQ <-> SP <-> LP <-> EP <-> SLP
Tape recording mode:
SP <-> EP
10 .When finished, press [][] to select the
icon and then press [ENTER] to exit the “Timer Record” menu.
If you wish to delete a timer program on the list, press [] [] []
[] to move to the “ ” icon and press [ENTER]. The item is
deleted.
11. Press [POWER] to turn off the unit and activate the
timer record function.
Note:
1. When the timer record function is activated, the “Timer” LED on
the display window will light up.
2. Press [
STOP ] and the recording will be stopped. However,
it may take a few seconds for the system to completely stop
the recording.
3. Press [DISPLAY] and the timer record information is displayed.
4. Check the “Status” column to see the recording failure analysis:
OK The timer program is set and ready to be recorded.
Error There is a problem with the timer program settings.
Change the settings until the status is “OK.”
Done The timer program is recorded successfully.
Fail The unit is unable to record the preset timer program.
Move the cursor to the “Status” column to view the cause
of error (“No Disc,” “Media Defect,” “Disc Full,” and etc.).
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Copying Tapes/Discs
Copying from VHS to Disc
Follow these steps to copy contents on a VHS tape to a recordable disc.
Note:
It is not permitted to copy:
1. Macrovision encoded material. If the tape or disc you are
attempting to copy is copy-protected, you will not be able to
copy it.
2. You may only use this DVD recorder to reproduce or copy
materials for which you own the copyright; or have obtained
permission to copy from the copyright owner; or you otherwise
have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the
copyright; or have obtained permission from the copyright owner;
or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be
violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to
payment of damages and other remedies.
1. Insert the tape you wish to copy to the VCR deck.
2. Insert a recordable disc to the DVD tray.
3. Press the [VHS] button on the remote control to
control the VCR deck. Press [PLAY] to start playing
the tape.
4. When playback reaches the point from which you
want to start copying, press [COPY] on the remote
control. Or press the [COPY to DVD] button on the
front panel.
5. Playback will be paused at the starting point.
6. Press [COPY] on the remote control again to start
copying. Or press [COPY to DVD] on the front panel
again to start copying. Press [STOP] to cancel the
recording session.
7. When completed, press [STOP] to stop copying.
Note:
You can also use Easy Guider to copy tapes and discs. Reference
the “Easy Guider” section.
Copying from Disc to VHS
Follow these steps to copy contents on a disc to a VHS tape.
1. Insert the disc you wish to copy to the DVD tray.
2. Insert a VHS tape to the VCR deck. Please ensure
that the VHS tape has enough space for the
recording session.
3. Press [DVD] on the remote control to control the
DVD deck. Press [PLAY] to start playing the DVD.
4. When playback reaches the point from which you
want to start copying, press [COPY] on the remote
control. Or press the [COPY to VHS] button on the
front panel.
5. Playback will be paused at the starting point.
6. Press [COPY] on the remote control again to start
copying. Or press [COPY to VHS] on the front panel
again to start copying. Press [STOP] to cancel the
recording session.
7. When completed, press [STOP] to stop copying.
Note:
You can also use Easy Guider to copy tapes and discs. Reference
the “Easy Guider” section.
*LVC-9016G: This unit can record on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW
discs and VHS tapes.
*LVC-9017GDL: This unit can record on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/
+RW, DVD+R DL (double layer) discs and VHS tapes.
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Playback
Playing DVD Disc
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for this VCR/DVD recorder.
Press [ POWER ] to turn on the unit.
Press to turn the unit on or off.
Lights up in red when the power is off.
Press [ DVD ] to switch the remote control mode to
DVD.
Make sure you press the button before performing any DVD
operations. When in DVD mode, the indicator beneath the DVD
disc tray’s [
EJECT ] button lights each time you press the
[DVD] button.
When the light is:
1. Green: the disc drive is in either “idle” or “playback”
mode and you can press valid keys for the DVD to function.
2. Orange: the disc drive is in preparation mode and will not
function when you press any key.
3. Red: the disc drive is in “record” mode. Pressing
[
STOP] stops the recording.
Press [ EJECT ] to open the disc tray and place
the disc label-up on the tray.
Press [ PLAY ] to start playback.
Press [ F.F. ] to perform fast forward scanning.
Press repeatedly to play the disc forward at 2x, 4x, 8x ,16x.
Press [ REW ] to perform fast reverse scanning.
Press repeatedly to play the disc reverse at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x,
16x.
Press [ NEXT] to advance to the next chapter/
track.
Press repeatedly to skip to the next chapter during playback.
Press [ PREVIOUS] to reverse to a previous
chapter.
Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous chapter
during playback.
DVD/VCD/SVCD video disc and video cassette playback
Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs or video cassettes, make sure you have made necessary system settings
through the Setup menu, so that the VCR/DVD recorder corresponds to your other home systems. Having made these settings, you are now
ready to start using the unit to enjoy DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs and video cassettes.
Press [ PAUSE] to pause playback.
Press [ PAUSE] again to start “frame by frame
mode”.
Press repeatedly to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by
frame during playback in pause mode.
Press [
PLAY] to restart normal playback .
Press [ STOP] to stop playback.
Press [ DISPLAY ] to display the information of
DVD/VCD/SVCD disc and the unit.
Press [ TOP MENU ] to display the disc menu on the
TV screen.
Press to return to the DVD’s title or disc root menu for the
current title during playback.
CD SVCD
Press number buttons (0~9) to select an item of the title menu.
Press
[] [] [] [] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Press [ MENU] to display the title menu on the TV
screen.
Press [] [] [] [] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Press [ COPY] to copy the disc contents to a video
cassette.
Press [COPY] for a second time to confirm the copy action.
Note:
When a remote control is not available, press the “DVD copy”
button on the front panel twice to copy the contents from a DVD
disc to a video cassette.
REGION CODE INFORMATION
This DVD recorder is designed and manufactured to comply with
region code management guidelines. Make sure the region
number of the DVD title corresponds to this DVD recorder. This
DVD recorder will not play DVD titles whose region codes do not
match.
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Playback
Playing VHS Tape
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for this VCR/DVD recorder.
Press [ POWER ] to turn on the unit.
Press to turn the unit on or off.
Lights up in red when the power is off.
Press [VHS] to switch the remote control mode to
VCR.
Make sure you press the button before performing any VCR
operations. When in VCR mode, the indicator beneath the
cassette loading slot’s [
EJECT ] button lights each time
you press the [VHS] button.
When the light is:
1. Green: the tape deck is in either “idle” or “playback” mode
and you can press valid keys for the tape deck to function.
2. Orange: the tape deck is in preparation mode and won’t
function when you press any keys.
3. Red: the tape deck is in “record” mode. Pressing
[
STOP] stops the recording.
Press [ EJECT ] to eject the cassette from the
cassette loading slot.
Press [ PLAY ] to start playback.
Press [ F.F. ] to perform fast forward scanning.
Press repeatedly to play the disc forward at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x.
Press [ REW ] to perform fast reverse scanning.
Press repeatedly to play the disc reverse at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x,16x.
Press [ PAUSE] to pause playback.
Press [ DISPLAY ] to display the information of the
video cassette, the unit and the tape counter.
Press [ TRACK +] or [TRACK -] to adjust the playback quality
If picture is distorted or there are noise lines on screen during
playback, press TRACK (+/-) to adjust playback quality till it is
acceptable.
Note:
In some cases, poor playback quality is likely to be resulted from
media conditions which may not be fully correctable.
Press [ PAUSE] again to start “frame by frame
mode”.
Press repeatedly to advance recordings frame by frame during
playback in pause mode.
Press [
PLAY] to restart normal playback .
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Navigation Menu (For Disc)
During disc playback, press [NAVI.] to display the Navigation
menu. Press [] [] [] [] to move the highlight around and
press [ENTER] for confirmation.
Notes:
Pressing [] takes you to the next level of menu. Pressing [] at
the main level of menu closes the Navigation menu.
SLOW MOTION
Select a slow motion speed.
You can choose to play the disc at +1/2x, +1/4x or -1/2x, -1/4x
speed. Press [PLAY] to resume normal playback.
SEARCH
Locating a desired position in the current title or track (time
search).
Press the number buttons (0~9) to enter the desired time or title.
Example (for DVD VIDEO)
To playback from
TITLE/CHAPTER : 001/001
or TIME:0
1 : 2 7 : 3 3 (H:M:S)
Example (for SVCD/VCD)
To playback from
TIME:0
1 : 2 7 : 3 3
Press [] to correct a mistake.
Press [] repeatedly to move back to the digit where you entered a
wrong number, and re-enter the correct one.
Press [ENTER] to confirm the entry and start playback from the
specified location/time.
CM SKIP
Select “CM Skip” and press [ENTER] to fast-forward the playback
by 30 seconds.
A-B REPEAT
Starting to repeat a desired part.
Select “Point A” as the beginning of the part you want to repeat.
Select “Point B” as the end of the part you want to repeat.
The unit locates “A” and starts repeat playback between “A” and
“B.” Selecting [Cancel] turns the A-B Repeat mode off. Normal
playback is resumed.
Playback
SUBTITLE
To select a subtitle language from those available on the current
disc during playback.
AUDIO
To select a different audio language or sound track during DVD
playback.
Note:
Multiple languages or sound tracks must be available on the DVD.
ANGLE
To select a different camera angle during DVD playback.
No
Note:
Multiple angles must be available on the DVD disc. (within the
current title) or track for playback.
INFORMATION
To enable or disable the DVD/VCD/SVCD disc information.
To exit the Navigation menu
Press [NAVI.] again or [] to exit the Navigation menu.
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Navigation Menu (For VHS Tape)
During VHS tape playback, press [NAVI.] to display the Navigation
menu. Press [] [] [] [] to move the highlight around and
press [ENTER] for confirmation.
Notes:
Pressing [] takes you to the next level of menu. Pressing []at
the main level of menu closes the Navigation menu.
CM SKIP
Select “CM Skip” and press [ENTER] to fast-forward the playback
by 30 seconds.
SLOW MOTION
Plays back the recorded session in slow motion (at -1/4x speed).
Press [PLAY] to resume normal playback.
INDEX SEARCH+
INDEX SEARCH-
This unit automatically records special index signals on the tape
every time a recording starts. The index search function makes use
of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired
program quickly and easily.
When “Index Search +” is selected, the unit will start searching for
the next index mark.
When “Index Search -” is selected, the unit will start searching for
the previous index mark.
ZERO RETURN
The VHS is rewinded to where the counter shows “00:00:00”
COUNTER SET
Sets the tape counter to “00:00:00” where you select “Counter Set.”
AUTO TRACK
The automatic track function adjusts the picture to remove snow or
streaks. It works in the following cases:
1. When a tape is played for the first time.
2. When the tape speed (SP, EP) changes.
3. When streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the
tape.
AUDIO
Sets tape audio to Hi Fi, Left, Right or Mono.
To exit the Navigation menu
Press [NAVI.] again or [] to exit the Navigation menu.
Playback
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Playback
The unit can play an Audio CD, JPEG, or MP3 files on a disc.
Playing JPEG Files
1. Place the disc (with JPEG files) on the tray.
The disc will begin playback automatically.
2. Press [] or [] to advance to the next picture or
return to the previous picture.
3. Press [][] to “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT”
and “Rotate UP” or “Rotate DOWN.”
4. Press [
PAUSE ] to pause the picture playback.
5. Press [
STOP] to stop the playback.
Playing MP3 Files
1. Place the disc (with MP3 files) on the tray.
The disc will begin playback automatically.
2. Press [ NEXT ] or [ PREVIOUS ] to advance
to the next or return to previous MP3 file.
3. Press [
PAUSE] to pause the MP3 file playback.
4. Press [
STOP] to stop the playback at a marked
stop.
Press [ STOP] for a second time to bring the playback to a full
stop.
Playing Audio CD (Programmed Playback)
1. Place an audio CD disc on the tray.
The disc will begin playback automatically.
2. Press [EDIT] to stop playback and bring up the
program menu.
3. Enter the number of the audio file. Repeat as
necessary.
4. Press [PLAY] to start playback.
Playback stops when the list of the programmed playback reaches
its end.
5. Press [ STOP] to stop the playback at a marked
stop.
Press [ STOP] for a second time to bring the playback to a full
stop.
Playing Pictures with Music (Slide Show)
Concurrent playback of JPEG and MP3 files on the same disc.
1. Place the disc on the tray.
The disc will begin playback automatically.
2. Press [PLAY ] to start playback.
3. Press [
NEXT ] or [ PREVIOUS ] to advance
to the next or return to the previous MP3 file.
Or press [] [] to skip the picture.
4. Press [][] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate
LEFT” and “Rotate UP” or “Rotate DOWN.”
5. Press [
PAUSE] to pause the slide show playback.
Press [ STOP] to stop the slide show playback.
Note:
1. If an MP3 file name includes any 2-byte character, the unit may
not display the file name correctly.
2. The unit cannot support ID3 tag.
3. The unit does not support MP3-Pro or WMA files.
4. The unit supports discs recorded with multiple sessions.
5. The unit can only play back pictures or tracks with the following
file extensions: JPG or jpg and MP3 or mp3 etc.
6. The time required for reading disc contents may vary for different
discs. This is dependent upon the numbers of groups (folders)
and tracks (files) recorded and etc.
7. You cannot advance or reverse playback by pressing F.F. or
REW. during JPEG/MP3 disc playback.
8. You cannot play audio tracks by pressing the number buttons
during MP3 disc playback.
9. This unit supports MP3 file bitrates of: 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps.
Program playback
Playing Audio CD
1. Place the audio CD on the tray.
The disc will begin playback automatically.
2. Press [ NEXT] or [ PREVIOUS] to advance to
the next track or return to the previous track.
3. Press [
PAUSE] to pause the playback.
4. Press [
STOP] to stop the playback at a marked
stop.
Press [ STOP] for a second time to bring the playback to a full
stop.
5. Use the number buttons (0~9) to select the desired
audio track, and press [ENTER].
Begins playing from a selected track.
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Editing (For DVD Disc Only)
Before starting to edit
This section explains the basic editing functions offered by this
VCR/DVD recorder. Please finish all the editings before finalizing
the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc. This function is only
applicable to recorded video titles on a DVD+R, DVD+R DL or
DVD+RW disc that has not been finalized.
DVD Menu and Edit Menu
1. Press [ PLAY] or [ GUIDER] to display the DVD
menu.
2. Select the session you would like to edit.
3. Press [EDIT] to display the Title Edit menu.
Naming a Title
1. On the Title Edit menu, press [] [] to select the
“Edit” icon and then press [ENTER].
The display for entering a title name appears.
2. Select the desired characters from the keypad, and
press [ENTER] after each entry.
3. When you finish entering the title name, and press
[] [] [] [] to select “Finish.” Press [ENTER]
to exit the title edit menu.
Protecting a Title
1. On the Title Edit menu, press [] [] to select
“Protection” and then press [ENTER].
2. Press [] [] to select the “On” icon and then
press [ENTER].
Note:
1. When a title is protected, it cannot be erased or overwritten.
2. When a disc is being erased to create a new format, the
protected contents will be deleted permanently.
3. This function is not applicable to a DVD+R or DVD+R DL disc
which has been finalized.
Overwriting a Title
1. On the Title Edit menu, press [] [] to select
“Overwrite” and then press [ENTER].
2. Press [] [] to select “On” and then press
[ENTER].
Note:
1. For DVD+R or DVD+R DL (double layer) discs, each new
recording session is always placed right after the previous
recording. The original recording sessions cannot be overwritten.
2. For DVD+RW discs, each new recording session can either be
placed right after the previous recording or can directly overwrite
the selected recording title.
3. When the “ Overwrite” function is turned on, the recording can be
overwritten. When the function is turned off, the subject cannot
be overwritten. The “Overwrite” function is turned off as the default
setting.
4. This function is not applicable to a DVD+R or DVD+R DL disc
which has been finalized.
Erasing a Title
1. On the Title Edit menu, press [] [] to select
“Erase” and then press [ENTER].
The title is thus erased.
Note:
1. After erasing the titles on the DVD+R or DVD+R DL (double
layer) discs, the erased space could not be utilized or re allocated.
2. This function is not applicable to a DVD+R or DVD+R DL disc
which has been finalized.
Note:
1.You only can enter up to 25 characters for a name.
2. This function is not applicable to a DVD+R or DVD+R DL disc
which has been finalized.
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Easy Guider
Playback
1. Press [ GUIDER] to display the Easy Guider
menu. Press [] [] to select “Playback” and
press [ENTER].
2. Press [] [] to select “Play Disc” or “Play Tape”
and press [ENTER] for confirmation.
If “Play Disc” is selected, the DVD menu appears. Press [] []
to select a title (program) you want to play and press [ENTER].
If “Play Tape” is selected, playback will start.
Press [ PAUSE] to pause playback.
Press [
PLAY] to resume normal playback .
Press [
STOP] to stop playback at a marked stop.
Press [
STOP] twice to bring the playback to a full
stop.
Record
1. Press [ GUIDER] to display the Easy Guider
menu. Press [] [] to select “Record” and press
[ENTER].
2. Press [] [] to select “Record Disc” or “Record
Tape” and press [ENTER].
When you select “Record Disc” and insert a non-recordable disc,
follow the on-screen instructions to change to a recordable disc.
3. Press [] [] to select the signal input source
and press [ENTER].
If you select “TV”, press [] [] to select the channel you want to
record and press [ENTER].
4. Press [] [] to select the recording mode and
press [ENTER].
Disc Quality Tape Quality
5. Press [ENTER] to confirm recording.
Press [
STOP] to stop recording.
Press [
PAUSE] to pause recording.
Note:
You can select “EXIT” and press [ENTER] or press the [GUIDER]
button again to exit the “Easy Guider” menu.
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Easy Guider
Copy
1. Press [ GUIDER] to display the “Easy Guider”
menu. Press [] [] to select “Copy” and press
[ENTER].
2. Press [] [] to select the “from tape to disc” icon
or the “from disc to tape” icon and press [ENTER]
for confirmation.
3. Press [] [] to select a mode of recording
quality and press [ENTER] for confirmation.
Disc Quality Tape Quality
4. Press [ENTER] to confirm the copy action.
The recorder will start playing back the contents on the disc or the
tape depending on your setting in step 2 and the contents will be
copied to the destination device.
Press [ STOP] to stop copying.
5. When the process of playing/copying all contents on
the disc or the tape is finished, the logo page is
displayed on-screen.
Note:
Erase
The “erase” function is only applicable to discs. Before you utilize
the “erase” function on a disc, please make sure that important
contents are safely backed up. All the disc contents will be
deleted.
For DVD+RW, DVD-RW discs:
For DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, you can use the “erase”
function to empty the disc and create a new format.
1. Press [ GUIDER ] to display the Easy Guider
menu. Press [] [] to select “Erase” and press
[ENTER].
2. Press [ENTER] to start the erasing process.
You may only use this DVD recorder to reproduce or copy
materials for which you own the copyright; or have obtained
permission to copy from the copyright owner; or you
otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless
you own the copyright; or have obtained permission from
the copyright owner; or otherwise have a legal right to
reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including
copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages
and other remedies.
Note:
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Easy Guider
Finalize
For DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW discs:
Disc finalizing is necessary when you want to play back a DVD+R,
DVD+R DL, DVD-R or DVD-RW disc on another player or a PC.
Note:
For DVD+RW disc, finalizing is NOT required.
1. Press [ GUIDER ] to display the Easy Guider
menu. Press [] [] to select “Finalize” and press
[ENTER].
The finalization process will begin.
2. When completed, select “EXIT” and press [ENTER]
to exit the menu.
3. When completed, select “EXIT” and press [ENTER]
to exit the erase menu.
Note:
You can select “EXIT” and press [ENTER] or press the
[
GUIDER] button again to exit the “Easy Guider” menu.
Note:
When finished, you can select “EXIT” and press [ENTER] or press
the [
GUIDER] button again to exit the “Easy Guider” menu
during the finalization process.
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GUI Operation
Changing system settings
Change the settings to suit your preferences and to set up the unit
in the environment in which it is being used.
1) Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2) Press [] [] to select “System,” “Clock,” “Language,”
“Playback,” “Record,” “Audio” or “TV Tuner,” and press
[] or press [] to return to previous level of option.
3) Press [] [] to select the item and press [] or [ENTER].
4) Press [] [] to select the option and press [ENTER].
To exit the SETUP menu
Press [SETUP] or and press [] until you return to the main level.
System
Video Output
Switch video output signal
Component (Default) Progressive
Auto Sleep
Set the sleep timer
Off/30/60/90/120mins ((Default: 120 mins)
Default
---- (Off) Restore
Note:
Video will not be displayed properly if the selected video output on
the player is different from the video output connection.
Clock
Clock Format
Set the date/time display format
Auto Clock
Enable the clock to be set automatically or manually.
On Off
Date
Set the date
Time
Set the time
Time Zone
Set the time zone
Auto Eastern Central Mountain
Pacific Alaska Hawaii
Daylight Sav.
Set to tune to daylight saving time
Auto On Off
Language
OSD
Select a system operating language. The options are:
English (Default), Français, Español
Menu Language
Select a menu operating language. The options are:
English (Default), French, Spanish
Audio Language
Select a audio operating language. The options are:
English (Default), French, Spanish
Subtitle Language
Select a subtitle operating language. The options are:
English, French, Spanish
Playback
Aspect Ratio
Settings of video parameters for playback
16:9 Wide 4:3 Pan 4:3 L.Box (Default)
Parental
Set content control for supported DVD
Set Level (Unlock, 1~8 ) (Default: Unlock)
The parental control levels are:
1: Kid Safe 2: G 3: PG
4: PG-13 5: PG-R 6: R
7: NC-17 8: Adult Unlock (Default)
Password
Set a system password. Password is needed for changing
the setting.
OLD Password (XXXX) NEW Password (XXXX)
Confirm (XXXX) *(Default: 0000)
Slide Time
Set the slide show interval while playing JPEG files
Off 3~99 Seconds (Default: 5)
VCD PBC
Enable/Disable playback control for VCD and SVCD
ON (Default) OFF
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Audio
Digital Output
Settings of digital audio output.
PCM (Enable digital audio output with PCM data)
Bit Stream (Enable digital audio output with encode data)
DTS Output
Enable/Disable Digital Theater System output.
ON (Enable Digital Theater System mode)
OFF (Disable Digital Theater System mode)
Record
DVD Quality
Set the default quality of DVD recording.
HQ (1hr) SP (2hrs) (Default)
LP (3hrs) EP (4hrs)
SLP (6hrs)
Chapter Mark
Set the interval of chapter auto-insertion while recording.
Off 5/10/15/20/25/30 mins (Default: 5mins)
Tape Quality
Set the default quality of VHS recording.
SP (Default) EP
Firmware Update
As the firmware is continuously refined for greater stability
and compatibility of the player, user may chose to update the
latest firmware form http://www.liteonit.com/DC/english/
download.htm
All operations are written in PDF file. Please follow the
instructions step by step to complete the firmware update.
Caution:
Improper firmware update may cause the system
to malfunction.
TV Tuner
TV Signal
Select the type of antenna input.
Antenna, Cable, HRC, IRC
Country
Select the country where the terrestrial TV channels are
received.
Utilities
Select to start scanning channel, or to add/delete a channel,
or to swap the TV channel )
Start Scan/Stop Scan
: Starts/stops channel scanning
Add/Delete
: Adds/deletes TV channels stored in
the DVD recorder
Swap
: Swaps the channel order stored in
the DVD recorder.
Fine
Fine-tune the received terrestial signals
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Glossary
480i/480p
Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of an
image signal.
480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, and 480p
indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The
ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or
wide TV is 16:9. The letter box mode allows you to enjoy a picture
with a wider perspective.
Bit Stream
The digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1-channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.
Chapter / Title
Chapter is the smallest division and title is the largest division on a
DVD VIDEO. A chapter is a division of a title and similar to a track
for Video CD or Audio CD.
Component video
Video signals with three channels of separate information that
makes up the picture. There are some types of component video,
such as R/G/B and Y/Cb(Pb)/Cr(Pr).
Composite video
A single video signal commonly used in most consumer video
products that contains all luminance, color, and synchronization
information.
Dolby Digital
®
A six-channel system consisting of left, center, right, left rear, right
rear and LFE (Low-Frequency Effect channel, for use with a subwoofer) channels. It requires a Dolby Digital
®
decoder, either in the
player or in an external receiver to regenerate the sound. All
processing is done in the digital domain.
Not all Dolby Digital discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.
DTS
®
(Digital Theater Systems)
DTS
®
stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS® is a Digital
Surround audio encoding format configured with six (5.1) channels,
similar to Dolby Digital
®
. It requires a DTS® decoder, either in the
player or in an external receiver to regenerate the sound. All
processing is done in the digital domain.
Not all DTS discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.
DVD-R
DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD-Video.
Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R,and will have the
same format as a DVD-Video.
DVD-RW
DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size
as a DVD-Video. DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and
Video mode.DVD created in video mode has the same format as a
DVD-Video ,while discs created in VR(Video Recording)mode allow
the contents to be programmed or edited
DVD+R
DVD+R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD-Video.
Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R,and will have the
same format as a DVD-Video.
DVD+RW
DVD+RW is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RW use a
recording format that is comparable to a DVD-Video format.
Interlace output
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines,
The Interlaced scanning system places lines of the second half of
the picture in-between lines of the first half of the picture.
JPEG
A popular file format for still image compression and storage.
JPEG stands for “Joint Photographic Experts Group”. There are
three sub-types of the JPEG format as follows.
•Baseline JPEG: used for digital cameras, the web, etc.
•Lossless JPEG: an old type, rarely used now.
Linear PCM audio
PCM stands for “Pulse Code Modulation”. Linear PCM is the usual
method for digitally encoding audio without compression, and is
used for the audio tracks on DVD VIDEO discs, Audio CDs, etc.
MP3
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format.
Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
MPEG
MPEG stands for “ Moving Picture Experts Group”. This is an
international standard for compression of moving images.
On some DVDs, digital audio has been compressed and recorded
in this format.
NTSC (National Television System Committee)
The initials stand for National Television Standards Committee. This
is the committee that established the standards for television
systems in the United States. The NTSC standard broadcasts 525
or 480 lines of resolution per second, and 30 frames per second of
refresh rate, 60 Hz field frequency. NTSC TV system is widely
used in USA, Canada, Latin America and Taiwan etc.
PAL (Phase Alternation by Line)
PAL (Phase Alteration Line) is the color television broadcast
standard throughout the Western Europe (except in France, where
SECAM is the standard), Australia, China, Singapore and Malaysia
etc. It has 625 lines of vertical resolution per second and 25 frames
per second refresh rate, 50 Hz field frequency.
PBC
Playback Control. A special feature on a Video CD or Super VCD
that enables interactive use.
S-Video
A video signal which improves picture quality over standard
composite connections. Used on Super VHS, DVD, high end TV
monitors, etc.
Track
SVCD, VCD, Audio CD discs use tracks to divide up the content of
a disc.
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Specifications
MEDIA TYPES SUPPORTED (Read Only)
DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R/-RW, CD-ROM,
VHS tape
CONTENT FORMAT SUPPORTED
1) DVD-Video
2) DVD+VR
(DVD+VR format is compatible with DVD-Video in most cases)
3) Video CD
4) Super VCD
5) Audio CD
6) MP3 Maximum number of files recognizable: 1000 files
Compression rate: 32 kbps ~ 320 kbps
7) JPEG Maximum number of pictures recognizable: 1000 files
RECORDABLE MEDIA SUPPORTED
1) DVD-R/-RW (DVD+VR Mode)
2) DVD+R/+RW (DVD+VR Mode)
3) DVD+R DL (double layer) (DVD+VR Mode)
*LVC-9017GDL only
4) VHS Tape
VIDEO RECORDING MODE
* LVC-9017GDL
VIDEO RECORDING FORMAT (DVD Disc)
MPEG-2: DVD+VR (HQ/SP/LP/EP mode)
MPEG-1: DVD+VR (SLP mode)
TV STANDARD & VIDEO RESOLUTION
NTSC PAL
Scan Frequency 60Hz 50Hz
Number of lines 525 lines 625 lines
DVD-Video
• Horiz.Resolution 720 pixels 720 pixels
• Vertical Resolution 480 lines 576 lines
SVCD
• Horiz.Resolution 352 pixels 352 pixels
• Vertical Resolution 480 lines 576 lines
VCD
• Horiz.Resolution 352 pixels 352 pixels
• Vertical Resolution 240 lines 288 lines
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter 10-bit/27MHz
Composite Output 1 Vp-p 75 Ohm
S-Video Output Y : 1 Vp-p 75 Ohm
C: 0.286 V
Components Output Y : 1 Vp-p 75 Ohm
P
B
: 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ohm
P
R
:0.7 Vp-p 75 Ohm
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT
DVD: Dolby Digital 2-channel
VHS: FM audio
p-p 75 Ohm
AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORTED - PLAYBACK
Analog output 2-channel
Digital output coaxial
Format supported LPCM/Dolby Digital/MP3
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter 24-bit/96KHZ
AD Converter 24-bit/96KHZ
Signal-Noise (1kHz) ≥90dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz) ≥80dB
Channel Separation (1kHz) ≥110dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz) ≤-65dB
TUNER
TV format NTSC
CONNECTIONS
Front Panel
Video Input Cinch (yellow) x1
Audio L/R Input Cinch (white/red) x1
DV Input IEEE 1394 (4-pin) x1
Rear Panel
RF Input Coaxial x1
RF Output Coaxial x1
Video Input Cinch (yellow) x1
Video Output Cinch (yellow) x1
Audio L/R Input Cinch (white/red) x1
Audio L/R Output Cinch (white/red) x1
S-Video Input Hosiden (4-pin) x1
S-Video Output Hosiden (4-pin) x1
Component Video Output Cinch (green/blue/red) x1 (Y, P
b,Pr
)
Progressive Scan Output 480p
Digital Audio Output Coaxial x1
GENERAL
Power Supply AC 100-120V 50-60Hz
Power Consumption Approx. 50W
Operating Temperature +5°C to +40°C (+36° F to +104°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 80% RH
Dimensions(W/H/D): 430 x 93 x 345 mm
Net Weight: Approx. 7 kg
Note:
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change
without notice.
Mode DVD (4.7GB) DVD+R DL (8.5GB)* VHS (T120 Tape)
HQ 1 hour 115 minutes -
SP 2 hours 230 minutes 2 hours
LP 3 hours 345 minutes -
EP 4 hours 460 minutes 6 hours
SLP 6 hours 690 minutes -
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Troubleshooting
Picture
The image from this unit does not appear on the
television.
--> Make sure that the TV is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO
terminal, S-VIDEO out terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
terminals on this unit. (Refer to CONNECTING UP section)
--> Make sure that the television’s input setting is correct.
--> Make sure that a disc is well-placed on the disc tray and is
compatible to the local TV system (NTSC or PAL)
--> Check whether the recorder is set to the progressive mode with
an incompatible TV. Reset by pressing [], [6] , [0] , [9] and [9]
on the remote control and then press [ENTER].
The image from this unit appears with noises.
--> The media are distorted or flawed.
--> If the picture output signal from the recorder passes through
your VCR to get to your TV, or if your unit is connected to a
T V/VIDEO combo system, the copy protection signal applied to
some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still
experience this problem even when you connect your recorder
to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S-VIDEO
output.
The image from an external input is distorted.
--> The condition may occur when the video signal from the
external device is copy-protected. Try to connect the external
device directly to your TV.
Sound
There is no sound.
--> Check the audio cable connection.
--> Check if the audio cable is damaged.
--> The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect.
--> There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during
the scanning (even forwards at regular playback speed), or
during slow-motion playback. Press [PLAY] to resume regular
playback.
--> If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the AUDIO OUT settings.
The sound from this unit is not presented properly or is
distorted.
--> Check the audio cable connection.
--> Check if the audio cable is damaged.
--> Make sure the amplifier/receiver or TV is set to the correct input
and the volume is turned on.
--> If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.
Playback
The unit cannot play back a disc recorded using this or
another recorder.
--> If the disc was recorded in video mode, make sure it is finalized.
--> Some players will not play recordable DVD discs when recorded
in video mode and finalized.
--> Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on
non-CPRM compatible players.
The unit starts playing the disc automatically.
--> The DVD-VIDEO disc features an auto playback function.
Timer Recording
Timer recording does not work properly.
--> The timer program setting is incorrect. Correct the setting.
--> Different timer program schedules overlap.
--> The clock setting is wrong. Adjust the setting through Setup -->
System --> Date (or Time).
--> A finalized DVD+R or DVD+R DL disc is inserted. Change disc for
the recording.
The timer program remains even after recording
finishes.
--> The timer program remains if set to daily or weekly mode.
Recording
Cannot record.
--> A disc not supported by this unit is inserted. Check the record-
able disc type list.
An alternative audio track cannot be recorded.
--> Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available for all programs.
--> The recorder does not feature SecondAudio Program (SAP)
function.
Recording does not start immediately after you press
the [RECORD] button.
--> Disc preparation process is taking place. Recording will start
shortly.
TV channel
TV channels cannot be changed.
--> Switch the input signal source of the recorder to “TV.”
--> Connect the antenna cables correctly.
No playback on DVD recorder.
--> There are no recordings on the disc. Check the disc first.
--> A disc not supported by this unit is inserted. Check the playable
disc type list.
--> The way you inserted the disc is wrong. Insert the disc with the
label side facing up. If there is no label on the disc, check the
disc retailer.
--> Wrong region code: The region code on the recorder must match
the one on disc.
--> Parental control is ‘On’. You have to unlock it first. (default code
of the recorder: 0000)
--> Check if the cables are secured between the TV set and the
recorder.
Others
The disc tray does not open/close.
--> The VHS deck does not accept or eject tape.
--> Contact your local dealer or local authorized service facility.
The unit stops at “HELLO”, and does not respond to
anyother commands.
--> Turn the unit off and turn it on again. If the unit still does not
respond to any commands, unplug the power cord, reconnect it
and turn the unit on again. Contact local dealer or authorized
service facility, if the unit still does not work.
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Customer Call Center: 886-3-578-7722#2604/2605
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