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DVD Recorder
Head Office: LITE-ON IT Corp.
12F, 392, Ruey Kuang Road, Neihu, Taipei 114, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-8798-2886 Fax: 886-2-8798-2825
Customer Call Center: 886-3-578-7722#2604/2605
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions1
Warnings, Cautions and Others2
Using the Manual
• Model Comparison Chart .....................4
• Icons Used in Manual ......................... 5
• Getting Help ..................................... 5
Features
• Recording ........................................ 6
• Timer Recording ................................ 6
• DVD Dual™ Technology ...................... 6
• Easy Guider ..................................... 7
• MPEG-4 Videos ................................ 7
• DivX® VOD Support ............................7
DVD Recording: The Essentials
Getting Started
Setting up the DVD Recorder .................. 9
• Knowing Your DVD Recorder ............... 10
• Connecting up Your DVD Recorder ....... 14
System Setup ................................... 16
• Setting Language ............................. 17
• Setting System Date ......................... 17
• Setting System Time ......................... 18
• Setting Auto Clock ........................... 18
• Setting Video Output ......................... 19
• Setting Audio Output ......................... 20
• Setting Aspect Ratio ......................... 21
• Setting TV Channels ......................... 22
Advanced System Setup ...................... 24
• Using Channel Editor ........................ 24
• Setting the VCR Plus+® System ............ 27
Easier Application & Access
On-Screen Input Keypad ..................... 29
• Introducing On-Screen Input Keypad ..... 30
• Using On-Screen Input Keypad ........... 30
Easy Guider ..................................... 31
• Introducing Easy Guider ..................... 32
• Using Easy Guider: Play ..................... 32
• Using Easy Guider: Record ................. 33
• Using Easy Guider: Timer Record ......... 34
• Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools ............. 37
Recording
Recording ....................................... 39
Recording from TV ............................. 40
Recording from External Devices ............ 40
One-Touch Recording ........................ 42
Adding New Recording Session(s) .......... 42
Inserting Chapter Mark during Recording .. 42
Timer Recording
Timer Recording ................................ 43
• Introducing Timer Record Menu ........... 44
•
Setting Timer Program(Date/Time Mode).
45
•
Setting Timer Program(VCR Plus+® Mode) .47
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Playback
Playback ......................................... 49
• Introducing Navigation Menu ............... 50
• Playing DVD-Video Disc .................... 55
• Playing VCD/SVCD Disc .................... 55
• Playing Audio CD ............................. 55
• Playing Video File ............................ 56
• Playing Music File ............................ 56
• Playing Picture File ........................... 57
Digital Video Support
MPEG-4 ......................................... 58
• Supporting Formats .......................... 59
• Playing MPEG-4 Files ...................... 59
Navigation Menu ............................... 60
• Subtitle ........................................ 60
DivX® VOD ....................................... 61
• Step 1: Applying for a User Account ..... 61
• Step 2: Registering Your DVD Recorder .. 61
• Step 3: Selecting Video Files ............... 62
• Step 4: Playing Video Files ................. 62
Editing
Editing ............................................ 63
• Introducing Edit Menu ....................... 64
• Editing Titles .................................. 64
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Quick Reference
• Guide to Complete System Setup Menu . 72
• Guide to Using the Discs ................... 74
• Guide to Media Files Supported ........... 76
• Guide to Recording Options ................ 77
Glossary
Registration Form
Warranty
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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read the instruc-
tions carefully before using this product.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -
Retain the
instructions for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS -
Observe warnings listed
in the manual.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -
Follow the
instructions when using this product.
5. CLEAN -
Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
6. VENTILATION
- Do not block any ventilation
openings of this product
7. MOISTURE -
Do not use this product near
water, and be sure to prevent this product from
being exposed to any dripping or splashing.
8. HEAT -
Do not install this product near any
heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other devices (including amplifier)
which produce heat.
9. POLARIZATION -
Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. POWER CORD -
Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the product.
11. ACCESSORIES/ATTACHMENTS -
Use
only accessories/attachments specified by the
manufacturer.
12. USAGE -
Unplug this product during lightning
storms or when it is not used for long periods of
time.
13. CART -
Use only cart, stand, tripod bracket
or table specified by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. When a cart is used, operate
carefully to prevent the objects from tip-over.
14. SERVICING - Contact qualified personnel
when servicing is needed. Servicing is required
when this product has been damaged in any
way, for example, when the power cord or
plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled on the
product; objects have fallen into the product; the
product has been exposed to rain or moisture;
the product does not work normally; or the
product has been dropped.
15. BATTERY - To prevent battery leakage which
may result in bodily injury, property damage or
damage to the unit, please follow the instruc-
tions listed below when using the product’s
remote control.
• Install
all batteries correctly, with + and - signs
matching the marks indicated.
• Do not mix batteries (
old and new or carbon
and alkaline, etc.)
• Remove batteries when the remote is not used
for a long time.
16. WASTE -
This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these material may be
regulated due to environment considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Elec
-
tronic Industries Alliances: www.eias.org
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operations.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
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 QUALI
-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude 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!
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 MOISTUREAND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED AWAY FROM
THE APPARATUS.
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.
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
PRODUCTS WITH 525P/625P PROGRESSIVE SCAN
OUTPUTS NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINI
TION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN
THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 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 AND 625P DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER.”
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!
• 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 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 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.”
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks
of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model number: LVW-5111GHC+
Trade Name: LITEON
Responsible party:
LITE-ON (USA) International Inc. 42000 Christy Street, Fremont,
CA 94538
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model number: LVW-5115DL+
Trade Name: LITEON
Responsible party:
LITE-ON (USA) International Inc. 42000 Christy Street, Fremont,
CA 94538
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model number: LVW-5115GHC+
Trade Name: LITEON
Responsible party:
LITE-ON (USA) International Inc. 42000 Christy Street, Fremont,
CA 94538
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model number: LVW-5115GDL+
Trade Name: LITEON
Responsible party:
LITE-ON (USA) International Inc. 42000 Christy Street, Fremont,
CA 94538
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model number: LVW-5116GHC+
Trade Name: LITEON
Responsible party:
LITE-ON (USA) International Inc. 42000 Christy Street, Fremont,
CA 94538
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Using the Manual
Model Comparison Chart
Some supporting features vary depending on model types. Please check the following chart before you consult
relevant sections to find your desired information.
DVD Dual™
VCR Plus+
Programming
System
MPEG-4 DivX® VOD
Double-Layer
DVD
Recording
LVW-5111GHC+
No Yes Yes Yes No
LVW-5115DL+
Yes
No Yes Yes Yes
LVW-
5115GHC+
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No
LVW-
5115GDL+
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
LVW-
5116GHC+
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No
LVW-1101/1105
series
Depending Depending Depending Depending No
Note
• ‘DVD Dual™’ technology allows this DVD recorder to write on both minus- and plus-type DVD discs (DVD-
R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW).
• DivX
®
VOD (video-on-demand) service is adopted by some digital content providers to prevent unauthorized
downloads, copying or other formats of file-sharing. To watch videos which utilizes the system, you need to
complete a registration process first.
• Please note that given the various compression technologies, not all MPEG-4 files are supported by this DVD
recorder.
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Using the Manual
Icons Used in Manual
The following icons are used in the manual for
special notice and additional information.
Icon Text Defi nition
Before you start...
Used to indicate the
checklist section
Note
Used to indicate
exceptions and
additional notices
Reference
Used to indicate
related sections/chapters
About
Used to explain
particular terms in
text
Why This
Happened
Used to offer
explanation/solution
to specifi c conditions.
Important
Used to remind users
before applying a
particular function
What You Need
to Do
Used to present a
process overview
Getting Help
When using this manual...
1.
Please check the comparison chart on the
previous page to see which features are
supported by your DVD recorder.
2.
Please see the ‘Quick Reference’ section
at the end of this manual, if you need the
complete listings of system setup menu
and the supporting disc types of this DVD
recorder.
3.
Please see the ‘Specifi cations’ section, if you
need a fast overview of this DVD recorder.
4.
Please see the ‘Troubleshooting’ section,
if you encounter problems when using this
DVD recorder. Solutions listed in this section
might help fi x your problems instantly.
Please also visit our website at http://
www.liteonit.com/DC/english/download.
htm for latest fi rmware downloads and
additional supporting information.
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Features
Recording
This DVD recorder offers a fast and easy way for
you to record your desired TV programs.
One-Touch Recording
This DVD recorder features an instant recording
capability. Start recording whenever you want by
pressing the RECORD button on your remote
control. Pressing the button repeatedly will also
give you a choice of different recording length,
further saving you the trouble to enter specific time.
One-Touch Recording (p.42)
Flexible Recording Choices
This DVD recorder supports various recording
modes, each of which offers different recording
length and image quality. You can choose one of
these options depending on your discs and record-
ing purpose.
Media Mode Rec. Time
4.7 GB
Recordable
& Rewritable
DVD
HQ (High Quality) 1 hour
SP (Standard Play)
2 hours
LP (Long Play)
3 hours
EP (Extended Play)
4 hours
SLP (Super Long
Play)
6 hours
Just Fit* Depending on the
storage capacity
available on disc
* For ‘Timer Recording’ only
Using Easy Guider: Record (p.33)
Recording (p.39)
Timer Recording
There is no need to worry about missing your
favorite TV programs. With the timer recording
function offered by this DVD recorder, you can
easily input up to 16 settings in the Timer Program
list to record your desired programs. To each set
-
ting, you can assign particular recording mode and
recording frequency (Once/Daily/Weekly) which
best suit your need.
Using Easy Guider: Timer Record (p.34)
Timer Recording (p.43)
DVD Dual™ Technology
Incorporating the ‘DVD Dual™’ technology, this
DVD recorder is able to write on both minus- and
plus-type DVD discs (DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/
RW), offering a greater recording flexibility. With
the easy-to-use ‘Disc Tool’ programs, you can also
quickly finalize your discs in just a few steps.
Using Easy Guider: Record (p.33)
Using Easy Guider: Timer Record (p.34)
Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools (p.37)
Recording (p.39)
Timer Recording (p.43)
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Features
Note
• This feature is available in select models only.
Easy Guider
This DVD recorder comes with an integrated ‘Easy
Guider’ program, which is an on-screen interface
specially designed to help you complete desired
tasks step by step.
Easy Guider (p.31)
MPEG-4 Videos
Now you can play MPEG-4 videos on this DVD
recorder and enjoy a better viewing experince with
your TV!
Note
• This feature is available in select models only.
DivX® VOD Support
This DVD recorder supports the DivX® VOD
(video-on-demand) service, a feature designed
to protect the copyrights of digital videos. You
can now easily watch videos dowloaded from the
online rental shops with your TV!
DivX® VOD (p.61)
Note
• This feature is available in select models only.
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DVD Recording: The Essentials
DVD recorders not only offer the basic recording and playback functions as the traditional VCRs (video casette
recorders) do, but also make convenient content-sharing possible. Now you could play a finalized disc on other
compatible DVD players as well as on PCs. The following sections introduce the basics of DVD recording which
may help you get the most out of your recorder.
What to Choose
Unlike the traditional VCR, DVD recorder comes with a wider variety of recordable media to choose from.
Depending on different technologies employed, recordable DVD discs are divided into two major categories: the
‘minus (-)’ and ‘plus (+)’ formats. Within these two groups, discs are further classified by their ‘rewritability’.
Recordable (+R or -R) discs can be used for recording only once, which means that you will not be able to write
anything into a section already used. Rewritable (+RW or -RW) discs, on the other hand, allow users to erase
recordings and then to add new ones to the same section repeatedly.
Format Rewritability Disc Type
Minus (-) Recordable (Write-Once)
DVD -R
Rewritable
DVD -RW
Plus (+) Recordable (Write-Once)
DVD +R
Rewritable
DVD +RW
Note
• Before buying discs, please check what types of discs are supported by your DVD recorder.
How to Record
Using DVDs to record is similar to what you do with videotapes, except that you may need to prepare your blank
disc in a certain format. This formatting process varies depending on your recorder and the disc you use. To
record, insert a suitable disc to the recorder, and select a recording mode if necessary. When preparation is done,
press the RECORD button on the unit or the remote control to start recording.
How to Play
When the recording is finished, press PLAY to view the recorded programs or titles. A disc menu may appear:
press to select your desired program or title. If you would like to play the recordings on other DVD
players or PCs, you need to finalize the disc first, unless you have used a DVD+RW disc or a DVD-RW disc
previously formatted in “Full Preparation” mode.
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his chapter introduces basic system
setups for the DVD recorder. Please
follow the steps listed below to complete
these requirements for further application.
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Getting Started
Setting up the
DVD Recorder
The following sections introduce a step-by-step
process to set up this DVD recorder. When more
than one setup option are listed at a specific stage,
please refer to the option most suitable for your
setup condition.
Before you start...
1.
Check whether all the accessories are
included in your package box.
Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2)
Audio/Video Cable (1)
Power Cord (1)
(Not available in all models)
Antenna Cable (1)
User’s Manual (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
Getting
Started
Setting up the DVD Recorde .................... 9
• Knowing Your DVD Recorder ................ 10
• Connecting up Your DVD Recorder ........ 14
System Setup .................................... 16
• Setting Language ............................. 17
• Setting System Date .......................... 17
• Setting System Time .......................... 18
• Setting Auto Clock ............................ 18
• Setting Video Output .......................... 19
• Setting Audio Output ......................... 20
• Setting Aspect Ratio .......................... 21
• Setting TV Channels .......................... 22
AdvancedSystem Setup ........................ 24
• Using Channel Editor ......................... 24
• Setting the VCR Plus+® System ............. 27
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Knowing Your DVD Recorder
Front-Panel Connections
1. Power ON/OFF button
Switches the DVD recorder on and off
2. OPEN/CLOSE button
Opens or closes the disc tray
3. Disc tray
Holds discs securely during recording or
playback
Note
• Please do not put a disc on the tray and force-
fully close the tray during power-off mode. This
may cause malfunction of the DVD recorder.
4. DISPLAY window
Shows operation information
5. DV-LINK (IEEE 1394) jack
Connects digital camcorder
6. SOURCE button
Selects equipment connected via line inputs
7. RECORD button
Starts recording
8. PLAY button
Starts playback
9. STOP button
Stops playback or recording
10. PAUSE/STEP button
Pauses playback or recording
11. LINE IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the outputs of external equipment via
composite video/audio cables
*The actual appearance of the unit may slightly differ depending on model types.
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Getting Started
Display Window
1. PLAY indicator
2. DVD indicator
3. SVCD indicator
4. VCD indicator
5. CDDA indicator
6. FILE indicator
7. CD indicator
8.
CD-R/DVD-R
indicator
9. PAUSE indicator
10. RECORD indicator
11.
TIMER RECORD
mode indicator
12.
Multi-information
window
13. CD-RW/DVD-RW
indicator
14.
DVD+R indicator
15. DVD+RW indicator
Rear-Panel Connections
1 2
3
4
5
6
1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
Connects an amplifi er or a receiver having a
digital input jack
2. VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks
Connects antenna cables
3. AV INPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the outputs of external equipment via
composite video/audio cables
4. COMP OUT (COMPONENT) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
component video cables
5. AV OUTPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
composite video/audio cables
6. AC IN terminal
Connects the power cord
Note
• Please note that some models feature attached
power cords.
*The actual appearance of the unit may slightly differ depending on model types.
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Remote Control
1. OPEN/CLOSE button
Press to open or close the
disc tray
2. SETUP button
Press to display the System
Setup menu
3. DISPLAY button
Press to view information
4. Alphabet and Number
buttons
Press to enter numbers and
letters
5. NAVI. button
Press to display Navigation
menu
6.
RECORD button
Press to start recording
7. TIMER button
Press to display Timer
Record menu
8. TOP MENU button
Press to display disc’s top
menu
ALBUM button
Press to go to previous file
folder
9.
(direction) and
ENTER buttons
Press to make selection
CH / CH buttons
Press to select channel
10. CM SKIP button
(Commercial Skip)
Press to fast-forward
playback by 30 seconds
11.
PREVIOUS button
Press to go to previous
file/picture/track/chapter
12. F.R. button
Press to reverse playback
13. STOP button
Press to stop playback or
recording
14. POWER button
Press to switch on or off the
recorder
15. SOURCE button
Press to select signal source
16. TV button
Press to switch to TV source
17. GUIDER button
Press to display Easy
Guider menu
18. EDIT button
Press to display Edit menu
or Channel Editor menu
19. TOOLS button
(For
models not supporting VCR
Plus+ system)
Press to display the Disc
Tools menu.
VCR Plus+ button (For
models supporting VCR
Plus+ system)
Press to display the VCR
Plus+ timer recording menu
20. MENU button
Press to display disc’s menu
ALBUM button
Press to go to next file folder
21. PAUSE/STEP button
Press to pause playback or
recording
22. NEXT button
Press to go to next file/pic
-
ture/track/chapter
23. F.F. button
Press to advance playback
24. PLAY button
Press to start playback
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Getting Started
Using Remote Control
Preparing the Remote Control
Open the battery compartment and insert the
batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match
the markings inside the remote control.
Note
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Remote Control Signal
The remote has a range of approximately 5M
and works best when pointed directly at the unit
horizontally at angles up to 30° from the sensor
window of the DVD recorder.
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Easier Application with Remote Control
Function buttons, such as GUIDER or TIMER,
are designed to offer you a quick access to intended
applications. Press these buttons to go directly to
their individual menus and complete your desired
tasks. If you would like to quit an application,
simply press the designated button again.
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Connecting up Your DVD
Recorder
Before you start...
1.
Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet
until all other connections are made.
2.
It is recommended that you connect VIDEO
OUT jack of the DVD recorder directly to the
video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO
OUT jack of this recorder to a TV via a VCR
may cause a viewing problem when playing
a copyright-protected disc. The same viewing
problem may also occur when connecting the
recorder to an integrated TV/Video system.
What You Need to Do:
Step 1: Connecting Antenna/Satellite Cable
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cable
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cable
Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord
Step 1: Connecting
Antenna/Satellite Cables
Option 1 With Cable Box
Wall Outlet
Cable Box DVD Recorder TV
1.
Use an antenna cable to connect the RF IN jack
on the cable box to the antenna outlet on the
wall.
2. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF OUT
jack on the cable box to the RF IN jack on the
DVD recorder.
3. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the RF IN jack on
the television.
IN
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
VHF / UHF
OUT
IN
Wall
Antenna cable
RF IN
RF OUT
Cable box
T V
Option 2 Without Cable Box
Wall Outlet DVD Recorder TV
1.
Use an antenna cable to connect the RF IN jack
on the DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on
the wall.
2. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the RF IN jack on
the television. (Please note that this serves as a
pass-through only.)
T V
Wall
RF IN
RF OUT
RF IN
Step 2: Connecting the
Video Cable
Option 1 Using Composite Cable
Use the video (yellow) end of a composite cable
to connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD
recorder to the VIDEO IN jack on the television.
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TV
VIDEO
R
L
R
L
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Option 2 Using Component Cable
Use a component video (with green, blue and red
ends) cable to connect the COMPONENT OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the COMPONENT IN
jack on the television.
Component video cable
Y
CB / PB
CR / PR
COMPONENT IN
Y
CB / PB
CR / PR
T V
Note
• If your television supports ‘Progressive Scan’
mode, you may adjust the ‘Video Output’ setting
accordingly for better results. Please go to
SETUPSYSTEMVIDEO OUTPUT, and
select ‘Progressive’. You can activate the Setup
menu directly by pressing
SETUP button on your
remote control.
Step 3: Connecting the
Audio Cable
Option 1 Using Composite Cable
Use the audio (red and white) ends of a composite
cable to connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD
recorder to the AUDIO IN jack on the television.
TV
VIDEO
R
L
R
L
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Option 2 Connecting to a Stereo Audio Amplifi er
or Receiver
Use the audio (red and white) ends of a composite
cable to connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD
recorder to the AUDIO IN jack on a stereo ampli-
fi er or a receiver.
Audio cable
IN
RIGHT
DVD
LEFT
VIDEO
R
L
Stereo audio ampli fier
or rec eiver
Option 3 Connecting to a Digital Audio Device
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack on the DVD
recorder to the coaxial digital input on a stereo
amplifi er or a receiver.
IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
Digital Out (Optical)
DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE
Coaxial digital cable
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Step 4: Connecting the
Power Cord
Connect the power cord to the DVD recorder. After
all the cable connections are completed, you can
now plug the power cord of the recorder into the
outlet, and start using the recorder.
Note
• If you use a model which features attached power
cord, you only need to plug the power cord to the
outlet at this step.
System Setup
Use the Setup menu to quickly complete basic
system settings before using the DVD recorder. If
you wish to exit the Setup menu at any time, simply
press the SETUP button again.
Each option icon on the Setup menu represents
an entry point to more detailed system setup lists.
Please press buttons on your remote
control to make selection, and confi rm it with the
ENTER button.
Guide to Complete System Setup Menu
(p.72)
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Before you start...
1.
Check whether the video signal from this
DVD recorder is correctly displayed on your
TV screen.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.14)
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Setting Language
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘Language’, then press
ENTER.
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3
If you would like to change the language
displayed on the screen, press to select
‘OSD’ (on-screen display), then press
ENTER
or to go to the sub-menu.
If you would like to change the language
displayed on the menu page, press to
select ‘Menu’, then press ENTER or to go
to the sub-menu.
If you would like to change the spoken
language in the video fi les, press
to select
‘Audio’, then press ENTER or to go to the
sub-menu.
If you would like to change the language
shown for the subtitle, press to select
‘Subtitle’, then press ENTER or to go to the
sub-menu.
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Français
Español
4
Press to select your desired language,
then press ENTER.
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Français
Español
5
When completed, press to return to the main
menu.
6
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Note
• Available language versions vary depending on
model types.
• For the ‘Menu’, ‘Audio’ and ‘Subtitle’ options,
the selected preference is applicable only when
the discs being played have the desired language
versions.
Setting System Date
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘System’, then press
ENTER.
3
Press to select ‘Date’, then press EN-
TER.
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4
Press and number buttons (0-9)
to enter correct date, then press ENTER to
confi rm the entry.
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If you decide not to change the date, pressto return
to the upper-level options.
5
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
6
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Note
• This DVD recorder allows users to enter date
up to 31/12/2099 (December 31, 2099 ). Date
beyond this day CANNOT be set.
• If you would like to change the date display
format (e.g. 2005/04/01 or 01/04/2005), please
make the adjustment through Setup
System Clock Format.
Setting System Time
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘System’, then press
ENTER.
3
Press to select ‘Time’, then press
ENTER.
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4
Press and number buttons (0-9)
to enter correct time, then press ENTER to
confi rm the entry.
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If you decide not to change the time, pressto return
to the upper-level options.
5
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
6
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Note
• If you would like to change the time display
format (e.g. 19:00 or 07:00 P.M.), please make
the adjustment through Setup System Clock
Format.
Setting Auto Clock
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘System’, then press
ENTER.
3
Press to select ‘Auto Clock’, then press
ENTER.
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4
Press to activate or disable the function,
then press ENTER.
5
If you choose to activate the function, a
dialogue box titled ‘Time Zone’ will appear.
Press to select a time zone appropriate
to the area where you are situated, then press
ENTER.
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6
A dialogue box titled ‘Daylight Saving’ will
then appear. Press
to make selection suit-
able for your time zone, then press ENTER.
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7
The DVD recorder will start scanning the clock
signal submitted by the fi rst detected channel.
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8
If the scanning is successful, a channel time
will be displayed. Press to accept or
discard the setting, then press ENTER.
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9
If the scanning is unsuccessful, you can manu-
ally adjust the source channel, and then begin
the process again.
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10
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
11
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Setting Video Output
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘System’, then press
ENTER.
3
Press to select ‘Video Output’, then press
ENTER.
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4
Press to select ‘Component’ or ‘Progres-
sive’, then press ENTER.
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5
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
6
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
About ‘Progressive Scan’
‘Progressive Scan’ mode differs from the ‘Inter-
laced Scan’ mode in how a video image is updated.
In ‘Progressive Scan’ mode, scan lines for an image
are refreshed in every pass and by a sequential
order. In the ‘Interlaced Scan’ mode, image is
updated by alternating sets of odd and even scan
lines.
Progressive Scan Mode:
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
Line 7
etc
Interlaced Scan Mode
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
Line 7
etc
Note
• If you accidentally set ‘Progressive’ as the video
output mode when the DVD recorder is not
connected to a progressive-scan-compatible
TV, you may lose the video signal on your TV
instantly. To recover the problem, press
(right
direction button), 5, 0, 2, 0, on remote control,
then press ENTER. In about 8 seconds, this
DVD recorder’s TV output will be restored to
default setting.
Setting Audio Output
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘Audio’, then press
ENTER.
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3
If you would like to change digital audio
output mode, press to select ‘Digital
Output’, then press ENTER.
If you would like to change the audio output
mode for the MPEG fi les, press
to select
‘MPEG’, then press ENTER.
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4
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
5
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Note
• If an audio language is recorded using the DTS
format, selecting it will result in loss of sound
when watching fi lm. Please select the Dolby
Digital format to enjoy the audio effect.
Setting Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio setting affects how video images are
presented. Select 4:3 (normal) or 16:9 (widescreen)
mode which suits your television.
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘Playback’, then press
ENTER.
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3
Press to select ‘Aspect Ratio’, then press
ENTER.
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4
Press to select ‘16:9 Wide’ (16:9 Wide-
screen), then press ENTER, if you connect the
DVD recorder to a widescreen (16:9) TV.
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Press to select ‘4:3 L.Box’ (4:3 Letter
Box), then press ENTER, if you connect the
DVD recorder to a normal (4:3) TV.
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When you play back a DVD-VIDEO disc recorded in wide
picture format, the picture is shown with black bars at the
top and bottom.
Press to select ‘4:3 Pan’ (4:3 Pan &
Scan), then press ENTER, if you connect the
DVD recorder to a normal (4:3) TV.
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When you play back a DVD-VIDEO disc recorded in wide
picture format, the picture is zoomed to fi ll the screen vertically, and the left and right sides of the image are chopped
off. Please note that the picture will be shown in the 4:3
L.Box (4:3 Letter Box) mode even if you select the 4:3 Pan
(4:3 Pan & Scan) mode.
5
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
6
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Setting TV Channels
To record the TV program you want to watch, it
is important that you set up a list of recognizable
channels for the DVD recorder. Please follow the
steps listed below to complete the process.
What You Need to Do:
Step 1: Selecting TV Signal Source
Step 2: Selecting Region
Step 3: Scanning TV Channels
Step 4: Editing Listed TV Channels
Step 1: Selecting TV Signal
Source
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
ENTER.
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3
Press to select ‘TV Signal’, then press
ENTER.
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4
Press to select a source connected to this
DVD recorder, then press
ENTER.
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5
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
6
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Step 2: Selecting Region
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
ENTER.
3
Press to select ‘Country’, then press
ENTER.
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4
Press to select the region where you are
currently situated, then press ENTER.
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5
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
6
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Note
• List of available countries/regions may vary
depending on model types.
Step 3: Scanning TV
Channels
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
ENTER.
3
Press to select ‘Utilities’, then press
ENTER.
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4
Press to select ‘Scan Channel’, then press
ENTER.
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The DVD recorder will start searching for available
channels.
5
When completed, pressto return to the main
menu.
6
Press or SETUP to completely exit the
Setup menu.
Note
• When the ‘Scan Channel’ function is activated,
the TV channels are scanned and stored in a spe-
cifi c order. If your TV content provider changes
the channel listing, or if you are reinstalling this
DVD recorder, you may need to go through this
process again.
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Step 4: Editing Listed TV
Channels
The automatic scanning process will list all the
available channels in a specifi c order. If you would
like to change the sequence, you can further edit
your preference in ‘Channel Editor’. Aside from
the channel sequence, the ‘Channel Editor’ also
allows you to rename or insert channels. For more
information about the application of ‘Channel
Editor’, please see the section
‘Using Channel
Editor’
.
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
ENTER.
3
Press to select ‘Utilities’, then press
ENTER.
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4
Press to select ‘Edit Channel’, then press
ENTER.
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The ‘Channel Editor’ page will be displayed.
5
Press to select a channel you would like
to edit, then press ENTER.
6
Press to select the function you
would like to apply, then press
ENTER.
Advanced
System Setup
Use these options to customize your preferred
settings. You can fi nd all these options through the
Setup menu, which can be immediately activated
by pressing the SETUP button on the remote
control.
Before you start...
1.
Please complete the basic system settings
introduced in the previous section fi rst.
Using Channel Editor
‘Channel Editor’ offers users an easy-to-manage
interface to organize your TV channel list. Through
‘Channel Editor’, you can rearrange and rename
TV channels according to your own preference.
You can activate ‘Channel Editor’, using the
following paths.
Path 1: Using Setup Menu
1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2. Press to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
ENTER.
3. Press to select ‘Utilities’, then press
ENTER.
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4. Press to select ‘Edit Channel’, then press
ENTER.
5. The Channel Editor menu will be displayed.
Path 2: Using Edit Mode While Viewing TV
1. Press TV or press SOURCE to switch to the
TV-viewing mode.
If you press SOURCE, you may need to press the
button more than once to switch to ‘TV’.
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2. Press EDIT to activate ‘Channel Editor’.
3. The Channel Editor menu will be displayed.
Moving up/down TV
Channels
1
Press to select a channel from the list,
then press ENTER.
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2
Press to select ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ , then
press ENTER.
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The order of the TV channel will be changed.
3
Each time when you press ENTER, the item
changes as follows:
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4
When completed, press to select
‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press
ENTER.
Inserting TV Channels
1
Press to select a channel from the list,
press ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Insert’, then press
ENTER.
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3
Press or the number buttons (0-9) to
enter the channel number, then press
ENTER.
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The channel will be moved to the desired location.
4
When completed, press to select
‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press
ENTER.
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Note
• After you insert channel(s), numbers of other
channels will change accordingly.
Swapping TV Channels
1
Press to select a channel from the list,
then press ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Swap’, then press
ENTER.
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3
Press or the number buttons to enter
the channel number, then press
ENTER.
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The channel will be swapped to the designated location.
4
To swap other TV channels, repeat steps 1-3 to
complete the settings.
Renaming TV Channels
This DVD recorder offers an on-screen input
keypad for users to complete the naming/renaming
process. Please press and ENTER
buttons on your remote control to select your
desired letters, numbers or punctuation marks. For
more information about how to use the keypad,
please see the section ‘On-Screen Input Keypad’.
1
Press to select a channel from the list,
then press ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Rename’, then press
ENTER.
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The keypad screen will be displayed.
3
Press to select desired characters
from the keypad, then press ENTER after each
entry.
4
When completed, press to select
‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Note
• You can enter up to 10 characters for a name.
Enabling/Disabling TV
Channels
The automatic scanning process will list all the
available channels for your reference. You can
further edit this list by activating the ‘Enable/Dis-
able’ function, which allows you to temporarily
remove unwanted channel(s) from the list or add
the previously disabled channel(s) back to the list.
1
Press to select a TV channel which
you would like to switch on/off, then press
ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’, then
press ENTER.
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The channel selected will then be switched on or off.
3
To switch on or off other channels, repeat steps
1-2 to complete the settings.
Fine-Tuning TV Channels
After you have performed the channel scanning,
you may like to fi ne-tune the TV channel signal
manually. Please follow the steps listed below to
complete the function.
1
Press to select a channel from the list,
then press ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Fine Tune’, then press
ENTER.
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3
Press or the number buttons (0-9) to
fi ne-tune the channel signal.
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4
When completed, press to select
‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press
ENTER.
Setting the VCR Plus+®
System
Before you start...
1.
Check if your model features the VCR
Plus+
®
system support.
Model Comparison Chart (p.4)
The VCR Plus+® system is a specially-designed
feature for recording TV programs. The system
greatly simplifi es the timer recording process,
as it does not require users to enter program
information, such as date, channel number and
start/end time, which are all contained in PlusCode
programming numbers. You can complete the timer
recording setup simply by inputting the PlusCode
number, which can be found in most newspapers,
TV listing magazines or online sources.
Setting up VCR Plus+®
System
As channel numbers may vary depending on where
you live, it is suggested that you build up a match-
ing channel list when you fi rst set up the DVD
recorder. This step will help you to make use of
the VCR Plus+
®
system for future timer recording
settings.
1
Press TV or press SOURCE to set ‘TV’ as the
signal source.
2
Press EDIT to display the Channel Editor
menu.
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3
Press to select a TV channel, then press
ENTER.
4
Press to select ‘GCN’, then press
ENTER.
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The dialogue box for entering GCN will appear.
5
Press the number buttons (0-9) to enter the
GCN (guide channel number), which is the
channel number used by the VCR Plus+
®
system, then press ENTER.
6
To set GCN for other channels, repeat steps
3-5.
7
When completed, press to select
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Note
• Please skip the section, if your DVD recorder
does not support this feature.
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Easier Application & Access
On-Screen Input
Keypad
On-screen input keypad offers you a simple way to
enter file names. Entering your desired characters
can be easily done by pressing the and
ENTER buttons on your remote control.
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.14)
2.
Check whether the remote control works. Are
the batteries being installed?
Easier
Application
& Access
T
his chapter introduces two specially-
designed interfaces, which aim to offer
users a more convenient and hassle-free
operation environment. ‘On-Screen Input
Keypad’ introduces the basic input method.
In the ‘Easy Guider’ section, you will find
information on a series of shortcuts for
performing your desired functions provided
by this recorder.
On-Screen Input Keypad ..................... 29
• Introducing On-Screen Input Keypad ..... 30
• Using On-Screen Input Keypad ........... 30
Easy Guider ..................................... 31
• Introducing Easy Guider ..................... 32
• Using Easy Guider: Play ..................... 32
• Using Easy Guider: Record ................. 33
• Using Easy Guider: Timer Record ......... 34
• Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools ............. 37
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Introducing On-Screen
Input Keypad
1. Indicates the area for entering title names.
2.
Indicates the input option of uppercase or
lowercase letters. Press to switch between two
sets of characters.
3.
Indicates the input option of numbers, signs and
punctuation marks.
4. Indicates the input option of accented letters.
5.
Indicates the corresponding buttons on remote
control. Press one of the buttons to quickly
move to the column where your desired charac-
ters, symbols or function buttons are situated.
For example, press ‘3’ once, the highlighted cursor will move
to the letter ‘D’ on screen. Press ‘3’ twice, the cursor will
move to the letter ‘E’.
6. Indicates the available characters or symbols.
7. Back
Indicates the function of deleting characters one
by one in a backward direction.
8. Clear
Indicates the function of deleting all characters
shown on the entry bar.
9. Cancel
Indicates the function of discarding changes and
returning to the previous page.
10. Finish
Indicates the function of saving the settings and
exiting the screen.
Using On-Screen Input
Keypad
Naming a New Title or File
1
When the keypad screen is displayed, press
and ENTER to select one of the
input options.
2
Press to select desired letters,
numbers or punctuation marks, then press
ENTER.
You can enter up to 30 characters for a title name.
3
If you want to make changes during the pro-
cess, press to select ‘Back’, which
allows you to delete character by character in a
backward direction, then press ENTER.
If you want to delete all the characters you
have entered, press to select ‘Clear’,
then press ENTER.
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4
When completed, press to select
‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Note
• The entry bar CANNOT be left blank. If such
a condition occurs, you will not be able to exit
the keypad screen. Please follow the instruction
given in the pop-up dialogue box, and go back to
complete the process.
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Easier Application & Access
Renaming a Title or File
1
In the case of renaming, when the keypad
screen is displayed, the ‘Clear’ button will
be automatically highlighted. Press ENTER
to clear the entry bar, or press
to select
‘Back’; and delete the old title name character
by character.
2
Press and ENTER to select one of
the input options.
3
Press to select desired letters,
numbers or punctuation marks, then press
ENTER
You can enter up to 30 characters for a title name.
4
If you want to make changes during the pro-
cess, press to select ‘Back’, which
allows you to delete character by character in a
backward direction, then press ENTER.
If you want to delete all the characters you
have entered, press to select ‘Clear’,
then press ENTER.
5
When completed, press to select
‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Easy Guider
Easy Guider is an on-screen user interface,
designed to help you quickly operate the major
functions offered by this DVD recorder. All func
-
tions in Easy Guider can be conveniently selected
and activated by pressing and ENTER
buttons on your remote control.
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.14)
2.
Check whether the remote control works. Are
the batteries being installed?
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Introducing Easy Guider
Press GUIDER to display the Easy Guider menu.
EasyAccess_EasyGuider_01_01
1. Indicates the function shortcuts offered by Easy
Guider.
2. Indicates the function selected. Press to confi rm
the selection.
3.
Indicates the function of exiting current pro-
gram. This section also features a PIP (picture in
picture) interface, which allows you to continue
monitoring image shown on your TV.
If you are watching TV...
Image from your selected channel will be
shown.
If you are watching DVD-Video or VCD...
Image of the disc being played will be shown.
If you are listening to an audio CD...
The display window will be blank.
If you are browsing pictures...
A ‘Picture’ icon will be shown.
Note
• Press
GUIDER, if you would like to exit the
Easy Guider menu.
Using Easy Guider: Play
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the disc you insert contains
displayable media fi les.
Playing Video Files
1
On the Easy Guider menu, press to select
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
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2
Press to select ‘Video’, then press
ENTER.
3
Playback will then start.
4
If the fi le being played is not what you wish
to view, press
PREVIOUS or NEXT
to select your desired fi le. Or press
ALBUM
or ALBUM to select a folder which
contains the fi le.
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5
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Note
• When you insert a DVD-Video disc, VCD or
SVCD, playback will begin automatically.
Playing Music Files
1
On the Easy Guider menu, press to select
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Music’, then press
ENTER.
3
Playback will then start.
4
If the file being played is not what you wish to
listen to, press PREVIOUS or NEXT
to select your desired file. Or press
ALBUM
or ALBUM to select a folder which
contains the file.
5
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Note
• When you insert an audio CD, playback will
begin automatically.
Playing Picture Files
1
On the Easy Guider menu, press to select
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Picture’, then press
ENTER.
3
Playback will then start.
4
If the file being played is not what you wish to
view, press
or to select your desired file.
Or press ALBUM or ALBUM to select
a folder which contains the file.
5
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Using Easy Guider: Record
Before you start...
1.
Check whether you select and insert a
recordable disc.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.74)
2.
Check whether there is enough space on the
disc.
3.
Check whether the channel scanning process
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.22)
Important
Check if your model features the DVD Dual™
support.
Model Comparison Chart (p.4)
If you are using models which feature ‘DVD
Dual™’ support, you can use both DVD-R/-RW
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and DVD+R/+RW discs to record. However,
please note that if you use blank DVD-RW discs,
you will need to format the discs before recording.
Pressto select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full
Preparation’, then press ENTER.
1
On the Easy Guider menu, press to select
‘Record’, then press ENTER.
2
Press to select the signal source on which
the program you would like to record is being
broadcast or played, then press ENTER.
If you select ‘TV’, press to select
the channel you want to record, then press
ENTER.
3
Press to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
Media Mode Rec. Time
4.7 GB
Recordable
& Rewritable
DVD Disc
HQ (High Quality) 1 hour
SP (Standard Play)
2 hours
LP (Long Play)
3 hours
EP (Extended Play)
4 hours
SLP (Super Long Play)
6 hours
4
Press ENTER to start recording.
5
Press STOP to stop recording.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording.
Press PAUSE/STEP again to resume
recording.
Note
• If you are using models which support double-
layer DVD recording, please be reminded that
one recording session in double-layer discs
cannot exceed 8 hours. Once the session has
lated for over 8 hours, this DVD recorder will
automatically stop recording.
Using Easy Guider: Timer
Record
Before you start...
1.
Check whether you select and insert a
recordable disc.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.74)
2.
Check whether the system date and time of
the DVD recorder is correct.
Setting System Time (p.18)
3.
Check whether there is enough space on the
disc.
4.
Check whether the channel scanning process
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.22)
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Easier Application & Access
Important
Check if your model features the DVD Dual™
support.
Model Comparison Chart (p.4)
If you are using models which feature ‘DVD
Dual™’ support, you can use both DVD-R/-RW
and DVD+R/+RW discs to record. However,
please note that if you use blank DVD-RW discs,
you will need to format the discs before recording.
Pressto select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full
Preparation’, then press ENTER.
Normal Timer Recording
1
On the Easy Guider menu, press to select
‘Timer Record’, then press
ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Date/Time Setting’, then
press ENTER.
Note
• This screen will not be displayed, if your DVD
recorder does not feature the VCR Plus+
®
system support.
3
Press to select the signal source on which
the program you would like to record is being
broadcast or played, then press ENTER.
If you select ‘TV’, press to select
the channel you want to record, then press
ENTER.
4
Press to select ‘Once’, ‘Daily’ or
‘Weekly’.
Recording
Frequency
Suitable Applications
Once To record program broadcast during
specifi c time slot
Daily To record program broadcast every day
during specifi c time slot
Weekly To record program broadcast on certain
day(s) every week during specifi c time
slot
5
Press or number buttons (0-9) to set
the date, then press ENTER.
6
Press or number buttons (0-9) to set
the start time, then press ENTER.
7
Press or number buttons (0-9) to set
the end time, then press ENTER.
8
Press to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
9
The Timer Program information will appear.
Press ENTER to exit the Timer Record setting.
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Note
• This DVD recorder allows users to enter a
maximum of 16 Timer Record programs. If your
setting list is full, you will need to delete some of
the programs before you can input new ones.
• This DVD recorder allows users to enter date up
to 2099/12/31 (December 31, 2099). Date beyond
this day CANNOT be set.
Setting System Date (p.17)
• If you are using models which support double-
layer DVD recording, please be reminded that
one recording session in double-layer discs
cannot exceed 8 hours. Once the session has
lated for over 8 hours, this DVD recorder will
automatically stop recording.
Timer Recording through
VCR Plus+® System
Before you start...
1.
Check if your model features the VCR
Plus+® support.
Model Comparison Chart (p.4)
1
On the Easy Guider menu, press to select
‘Timer Record’, then press
ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘VCR Plus+ Setting’, then
press ENTER.
3
Press to select ‘Once’, ‘Daily’ or
‘Weekly’.
4
Press the number buttons (0-9) to enter the
PlusCode number, then press
ENTER.
5
The ‘Preset Channel’ dialogue box will then
appear, if the DVD recorder fails to fi nd
information of a corresponding channel. Press
to enter the channel number shown on
your TV, then press
ENTER.
Note
• To make use of the VCR Plus+
®
system for timer
recording, you need to match the GCNs (guide
channel numbers) used by the VCR Plus+
®
system with the channel numbers shown on
your TV, so that the relevant information can be
correctly assigned to the programs you would
like to record.
6
Press to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
7
The Timer Program information will appear.
Press ENTER to exit the Timer Record setting.
Note
• Please skip the section, if your DVD recorder
does not support this feature.
• If you are using models which support double-
layer DVD recording, please be reminded that
one recording session in double-layer discs
cannot exceed 8 hours. Once the session has
lated for over 8 hours, this DVD recorder will
automatically stop recording.
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Easier Application & Access
Using Easy Guider: Disc
Tools
Disc Tools offers a quick access to completing
post-production tasks. With Disc Tools, you can
easily erase materials on discs, and fi nalize discs
when necessary.
Before you start...
1.
If you would like to use the ‘Erase’ function,
please make sure all your important fi les
are safely backed up. Once the function is
executed, all contents will be permanently
deleted.
Erase
1
On the Easy Guider menu, press to select
‘Disc Tools’, then press
ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Erase’.
3
Press to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER
to start erasing.
4
The erasing process will begin.
5
When completed, select ‘Exit’, then press
ENTER.
Finalize (Make Compatible)
1
On the Easy Guider menu, press to select
‘Disc Tools’, then press
ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘Finalize (Make Compat-
ible)’.
3
Press to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER
to start fi nalizing.
4
The fi nalizing process will begin.
5
When completed, select ‘Exit’, then press
ENTER.
About ‘Finalization’
Finalizing a disc is a necessary step when you want
to share certain types of digital content with others.
Once a disc is fi nalized, it can be played back on
other DVD players or on PCs.
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Disc
Content
Type
Finalization
Recording
after
Finalization
DVD-R
Data file Not required N/A
DVD+VR Required No
DVD-RW
Data file
Not required N/A
DVD+VR
Full
Prepartion
Not
Required
N/A
Quick
Prepration
Required Yes
DVD+R
Data file
Not required N/A
DVD+VR Required No
DVD+RW
Data file
Not required N/A
DVD+VR Not required N/A
Note
• Only discs used to record video titles require
finalization. Discs containing other types of
media files are considered as data; there is no
need to finalize these discs.
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Recording ....................................... 39
• Recording from TV ........................... 40
• Recording from External Devices .......... 40
• One-Touch Recording ....................... 42
• Adding New Recording Session(s) ........ 42
•
Inserting Chapter Mark during Recording
. 42
39
Recording
Recording
Recording
Make use of the recording feature to preserve your
favorite TV programs and to transfer your home
videos to DVD discs.
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
2.
Check whether you select and insert a recordable disc.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.74)
Important
Check if your model features the DVD Dual™
support.
Model Comparison Chart (p.4)
If you are using models which feature ‘DVD
Dual™’ support, you can use both DVD-R/-RW
and DVD+R/+RW discs to record. However,
please note that if you use blank DVD-RW discs,
you will need to format the discs before recording.
Pressto select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full
Preparation’, then press ENTER.
If you are using models which support double-layer
DVD recording, please be reminded that one
recording session in double-layer discs cannot
exceed 8 hours. Once the session has lated for over
8 hours, this DVD recorder will automatically stop
recording.
T
his chapter introduces the recording
function offered by this DVD recorder.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
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When the DVD recorder is switched on during
recording, you can only view the recorded channel
on screen. If you would like to watch a different
TV channel, you can do so by switching your
TV’s input source to tuner device (e.g. antenna,
cable box or satellite box). This will not affect the
recording already in progress. For further information on how to change the input source, please
check the instruction manual offered by your TV
manufacturer.
When the DVD recorder is switched on during
40
Recording from TV
Before you start...
1.
Make sure all the cables are correctly connected to the DVD recorder’
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.14)
2.
Check whether the channel scanning process
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.22)
3.
Check whether there is enough space on the
disc.
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
Press to select ‘Recording’, then press
to enter the sub-menu.
Press to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
HQ
Guide to Recording Options (p.77)
2
When completed, press SETUP to exit the
Setup menu.
3
Press TV to select ‘TV’ as the signal source.
4
Press CH and CH to select desired
channel.
Note
• You can press number buttons (0-9) to select a
channel. When completed, press
ENTER for
confi rmation. (For Channel 6, press 6, then EN-
TER. For Channel 55, press 5, 5 and ENTER.)
5
Press RECORD to start recording.
6
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
Press STOP to stop recording.
7
Press RECORD again if you need to start
another recording session.
Recording from External
Devices
Recording from VCR/V8
(Analog) Camcorder
Before you start...
1.
Make sure all the cables are well connected
from external device’s AV OUTPUT jacks to
the recorder’s AV INPUT jacks.
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Recording
When connecting via the rear-panel INPUT jacks
R
VIDEO
L
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Camcorder
Audio/Video Cable
(not supplied)
When connecting via the front-panel INPUT jacks
R
VIDEO
L
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Camcorder
Audio/Video Cable
(not supplied)
1
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct
signal source.
2
Cue the external device and start playback at
the beginning of the scene you wish to record.
3
Press RECORD to start recording.
4
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
Press STOP to stop recording.
5
Press RECORD again to start another
recording session.
Recording from DV (Digital
Camcorder)
Important
• The DV-Link INPUT jack on this recorder is for
use with DV-compatible camcorders only.
• Only DV signals can be input to the DV-Link
jack on this DVD recorder.
• Do not connect a MICRO MV format video
camcorder to the DV-Link jack.
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the DV is correctly connected
to the inputs of this recorder.
Camcoder
DV OUT
DV / Link
DV-Link
IEEE 1394
(Not Suplied)
2.
The DVD recorder is equipped with a
camcorder control (Play, Stop, FF or FR)
feature via the DV-Link connection. Simply
move the screen cursor to the desired function
on the DV input screen, then press ENTER
on the remote control.
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
Press to select ‘Recording’, then press
to enter the sub-menu.
Press to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
Guide to Recording Options (p.74)
2
When completed, press SETUP to exit the
Setup menu.
3
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select ‘DV’ as
the signal source.
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The DV Control panel will be displayed.
4
Cue the DV and start playback at the begin-
ning of the scene you wish to record.
5
Press RECORD to start recording.
6
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
Press STOP to stop recording.
7
Press RECORD again if you need to start
another recording session.
Note
• Despite the technology endeavour with which
this DVD recorder is built, it is still likely that
your DV may not be fully supported by the
unit. 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.
One-Touch Recording
1
When all recording settings are confi rmed,
press RECORD twice to instantly start a
30-minute recording session.
2
For longer recording hours, press RECORD
repeatedly, which will offer you a length option of up to 6 hours in 30-minute increments.
3
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
Press STOP to stop recording.
4
Press RECORD again if you need to start
another recording session.
Note
• ‘One-Touch Recording’ will start with the
DVD recorder’s default settings, if you do not
make any setting changes before activating this
function.
• The overall recording time depends on the
selected recording mode and the storage capacity
available on the disc.
• Recording will stop automatically when there
is no more space on the disc or after 6 hours of
recording (whichever happens fi rst).
Adding New Recording
Session(s)
1
After the previous recording is stopped, press
RECORD again to start another recording
session.
2
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
Press STOP to stop recording.
3
Press RECORD again if you need to start
another recording session.
Note
• Each new recording session is placed after the
previous session unless a certain recording title is
set to be overwritten.
Overwriting a Title (p.65)
Inserting Chapter Mark
during Recording
During recording, you can manually insert extra
chapter marks in addition to those created by
system default setting.
1
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the signal
source.
2
Press RECORD to start recording.
3
During recording, press EDIT to insert
chapter mark at your desired point.
4
To add more chapter marks, repeat step 3.
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Timer Recording
Timer
Recording
Timer Recording
Make use of the timer recording feature to record
programs and watch them at your leisure.
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the system date and time of
the DVD recorder is correct.
Setting System Date (p.17)
Setting System Time (p.18)
2.
Check whether the channel scanning process
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.22)
3.
Check whether you select and insert a recordable disc.
Guide to Disc Types Supported (p.74)
4.
Check whether there is enough space on the
disc.
Important
Check if your model features the DVD Dual™
support.
Model Comparison Chart (p.4)
If you are using models which feature ‘DVD
Dual™’ support, you can use both DVD-R/-RW
and DVD+R/+RW discs to record. However,
please note that if you use blank DVD-RW discs,
you will need to format the discs before recording.
Press to select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full
Preparation’, then press ENTER.
T
his chapter introduces the timer
recording function offered by this DVD
recorder. Please follow the steps listed
below for the application.
Timer Recording ................................ 43
• Introducing Timer Record Menu ........... 44
•
Setting Timer Program(Date/Time Mode)
. 45
•
Setting Timer Program(VCR Plus+® Mode) .
47
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If you are using models which support doublelayer DVD recording, please be reminded that one
recording session in double-layer discs cannot
exceed 8 hours. Once the session has lated for over
8 hours, this DVD recorder will automatically stop
recording.
Introducing Timer Record
Menu
Press TIMER to display the Timer Record menu.
If your model supports the VCR Plus+
®
system,
you can presson a highlighted program to switch
between the ‘Date/Time Setting’ mode and the
‘VCR Plus+ Setting’ mode.
Date/Time Mode
Timer_01_01
1. Indicates the storage capacity available on the
destination disc for a particular recording mode.
2.
Indicates the current system date.
3.
Indicates the current system time.
4.
Indicates the page you are viewing.
5. Indicates the error message bar.
6.
Indicates the function of canceling designated
program setting. Press to clear settings.
7. Indicates the TV channel(s) from which you
would like to record program(s).
8. Indicates the assigned recording frequency.
9.
Indicates the assigned date of your desired
program(s).
10. Indicates the assigned time slot of your desired
program(s).
11.
Indicates the status of preset timer program(s).
: Timer Program successfully activated.
: Timer Program not successfully activated.
12. Indicates the ‘Next Page’ function. Press to
switch to the next page.
13. Indicates the ‘Exit’ function. Press to exit the
Timer Record menu.
Note
• The timer program list is automatically sorted
by system according to the start time of each
program, regardless of its recording mode or
recording frequency.
For example, regardless of the order you enter
the timer settings, the system will automatically
list preset programs in the following sequence
according to the start time of each program.
Source Repeat Date Time
Ch. 4
Weekly (Every
Mondays)
01/31/05 07:00~08:00
Ch. 6 Once 01/31/05 13:00~14:30
Ch. 3
Daily (Monday
through Sunday)
01/31/05 19:00~20:00
Ch. 3
Daily (Monday
through Sunday)
02/01/05 19:00~20:00
Ch. 3
Daily (Monday
through Sunday)
02/02/05 19:00~20:00
Ch. 4
Weekly (Every
Mondays)
02/07/05 07:00~08:00
• This DVD recorder allows users to set up a
maximum of 16 programs for timer recording,
which will be displayed on two separate pages. If
the number of preset programs is less than eight,
only one page will be displayed, and the ‘Next
Page’ button will not be shown.
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Timer Recording
VCR Plus+ Mode
Check if your model features the VCR Plus+®
system support.
Model Comparison Chart (p.4)
Timer_01_02
1. Indicates the storage capacity available on the
destination disc for a particular recording mode.
2.
Indicates the current system date.
3.
Indicates the current system time.
4.
Indicates the page you are viewing.
5.
Indicates the PlusCode number of your desired
TV program(s).
6.
Indicates the assigned recording mode.
7. Indicates a new Timer Program. Press to start
setting a Timer Program.
8. Indicates the ‘Exit’ function. Press to exit the
Timer Program menu.
Setting Timer Program
(Date/Time Mode)
1
Press TIMER to display the Timer Record
menu.
2
Press ENTER to start new setting, or press
to select a previous setting which you
would like to modify.
3
Press to select ‘Source’ (Signal Source),
then press ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
Press to select, then ENTER to confi rm
your selection.
4
Press or the number buttons (0-9) to select
‘Channel’ (TV Channel), then press ENTER to
go to the sub-menu. Press to select, then
ENTER to confi rm your selection.
This step is required only when ‘TV’ is selected as the
source.
5
Press to select ‘Mode’ (recording mode),
then press ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
Press to select, then ENTER to confi rm
your selection.
6
Press to select ‘Repeat’ (Once/Daily/
Weekly), then press ENTER to go to the
sub-menu.
6.1 Once
If you select ‘Once’, you need to set the date.
Go to ‘Date’, then press ENTER. Press the
number buttons (0-9) or to enter the
date.
6.2 Daily
If you select ‘Daily’, you do not need to set the
date, since the Timer Record program will be
automatically set for each day until the setting
is cancelled or the destination medium has no
more storage capacity.
6.3 Weekly
If you select ‘Weekly’, a weekly calendar will
be displayed on screen for you to select the
day.
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Pressto select desired day(s), then press
ENTER to confi rm your selection. When
completed, select ‘‘OK’, then press ENTER.
Note
• You can select more than one day for the weekly
mode. For example, if your desired programs are
broadcast every Thursdays and Fridays, you can
assign the timer setting only once by selecting
both Thursday and Friday.
• If you select ‘Daily’ or ‘Weekly’ for timer
recording, it is suggested that you use further
commands for more effective application.
Press to select ‘Advanced’, then press
ENTER. Choose whether or not to designate a
period of time to your Timer Programs by selecting ‘Without restriction’ or ‘With restriction’.
In ‘Daily’ mode:
Options Recording Results
With restriction
The preset program will be
recorded every day during the
designated period of time.
Without
restriction
The preset program will be
recorded every day continuously.
In ‘Weekly’ mode:
Options Recording Results
With restriction
The preset program will be
recorded on certain day(s) every
week during the designated period
of time.
Without
restriction
The preset program will be
recorded on certain day(s) every
week continuously.
7
Press to select ‘Start’ (Start Time), then
press ENTER.
Press the number buttons (0-9) or press
to enter the start time.
8
Press to select ‘End’ (End Time),
then press ENTER.
Press the number buttons (0-9) or press
to enter the end time.
9
Press to select ‘OK’, then press ENTER
to save the setting and return to the Timer
Record menu.
Press to select ‘Cancel’, then press
ENTER, if you would like to discard current
setting.
10
Press to select another item on the list,
then press ENTER, if you would like to set up
more Timer Programs.
If not, select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER. Or
press TIMER to exit the Timer Record menu.
11
Switch off the DVD recorder to activate the
timer recording function.
To stop a timer-recording session:
Press STOP to cease the timer recording. Please
note that it may take a few seconds before the
program is completely brought to an end.
To check the recording status while ‘Timer
Record’ is active:
Press DISPLAY to bring up the Timer Record
information on screen.
Note
• You need to switch off the DVD recorder to
activate the Timer Record function.
• If one or more than one of your settings are
invalid, the ‘OK’ button will be disabled. If you
cannot select ‘OK’, press to modify
your settings.
Timer_03_01
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Timer Recording
Why This Happened
Why is my preset program not completely
recorded?
Incomplete recording may be resulted from:
1. Insuffi cient disc space
If there is not enough space on the disc, your preset
program can only be partially recorded depending
on the amount of capacity available.
2. Overlapped Timer Program settings
The unfi nished recording may occur when time
settings of two Timer Programs overlap. Under the
circumstances, the DVD recorder stops recording
the earlier program at the start time of the later
program.
Setting Timer Program
(VCR Plus+® Mode)
Before you start...
1.
Check if your model features the VCR Plus+
®
support.
Model Comparison Chart (p.4)
There are two ways to set up timer programs using
VCR Plus+® system. For more information on how
to set up the system, please see ‘Setting up the
VCR Plus+® System’.
Path 1:
1. Press VCR Plus+ button to display the VCR
Plus+ menu.
Path 2:
1. Press TIMER to display the Timer Record
menu.
2. Press ENTER to start new setting, or press
to select a previous setting which you would like
to modify, then press ENTER.
3.
Press to go to the ‘VCR Plus+’
button, then press ENTER to display the VCR
Plus+ setup menu.
1
Press number buttons (0-9) or to
enter the PlusCode number, then press EN-
TER.
Timer_03_01
Timer_03_01
Details of the preset program will be displayed.
2
The ‘Preset Channel’ dialogue box will be
displayed, if the DVD recorder fails to fi nd
information of a corresponding channel. Press
or the number buttons (0-9) to enter
the channel number shown on your TV, then
press ENTER.
Note
• To make use of the VCR Plus+
®
system for timer
recording, you need to match the GCNs (guide
channel numbers) used by the VCR Plus+
®
system with the channel numbers shown on
your TV, so that the relevant information can be
correctly assigned to the programs you would
like to record.
3
Press ENTER, then to select a record-
ing frequency (Once/Daily/Weekly). When
completed, press ENTER to confi rm your
selection.
4
Press ENTER, then to select a recording
mode. When completed, press
ENTER to
confi rm your selection.
Timer_03_01
Timer_03_01
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5
Press to select ‘OK’, then press ENTER
to save the setting and return to the Timer
Record menu.
Press to select ‘Cancel’, then press
ENTER, if you would like to discard current
setting.
6
Press to select another item on the list,
and press ENTER if you want to set up more
Timer Record programs.
If not, select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER. Or
press TIMER to exit the Timer Record Menu.
7
Switch off the DVD recorder to activate the
timer recording function.
Note
• You need to switch off the DVD recorder to
activate the Timer Record function.
• If you want to return to the Date/Time mode,
press to select ‘Date/Time Setting’,
then press ENTER. However, please note that all
the settings you have entered will be cleared once
you exit the present setup screen.
Why This Happened
Why is my preset program not completely
recorded?
Incomplete recording may be resulted by:
1. Insufficient disc space
If there is not enough space on the disc, your preset
program can only be partially recorded depending
on the amount of capacity available.
2. Overlapped Timer Program settings
The unfinished recording may occur when time
settings of two Timer Programs overlap. Under the
circumstances, the DVD recorder stops recording
the earlier program at the start time of the later
program.
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Playback
Playback
Playback
With this DVD recorder, you can play back a wide
range of media files as well as various types of
discs. Make use of the features provided by the
Navigation menu too to enjoy an advanced viewing
experience.
Important
• Please note that it is likely you may not be able to
play back discs which contain contents recorded
in other DVD recorders.
• This DVD recorder can only play DVD-Video
discs marked with the same region code as printed
on its rear panel (example of region code: ),
or all-region discs which are labeled with the icon
ALL
. If you try to play discs with different region
code(s), a message saying ‘Invalid Region Code’
will appear on screen.
T
his chapter introduces the playback
function offered by this DVD recorder.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
Playback ......................................... 49
• Introducing Navigation Menu ............... 50
• Playing DVD-Video Disc .................... 55
• Playing VCD/SVCD Disc .................... 55
• Playing Audio CD ............................. 55
• Playing Video File ............................ 56
• Playing Music File ............................ 56
• Playing Picture File ........................... 57
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Introducing Navigation
Menu
During playback, press NAVI. button on the remote
control to display the Navigation menu.
Before you start...
1.
The options shown on the Navigation menu
vary depending on the media types (e.g.
DVD, audio CD, VCD, etc.) as well as the
supporting features offered by the media being
played. Unavailable options will be disabled.
When playing DVD-Video discs or video titles ...
When playing VCD or SVCD ...
When playing video fi les...
When playing audio CDs or music fi les...
When playing pictures...
Repeat
The ‘Repeat’ feature allows you to repeat a track,
title, fi le or disc, depending on the media type.
1
Press to select ‘Repeat’, then press
ENTER repeatedly to choose a repeat mode.
Content Type Repeat Mode
DVD-Video /
Video Title
Repeat One
Repeat Off
VCD/SVCD
Repeat All
Repeat Off
Video File
Repeat One Repeat All
Repeat Off
Audio CD
Repeat One Repeat All
Repeat Off
Music File
Repeat One Repeat All
Repeat Off
Picture
Repeat All
Repeat Off
2
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to
exit the Navigation menu.
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Playback
Shuffl e
1
Press to select ‘Shuffl e Mode’, then press
ENTER.
2
Press to select ‘On’ or “Off’, then press
ENTER.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to
exit the Navigation menu.
Zoom (For DVD-Video/
Video Title)
The ‘Zoom’ feature allows you to enlarge the
video image and to pan through the enlarged image
during playback.
1
Press to select ‘Zoom’, then press
ENTER.
A control pad will appear.
2
Press to select the ‘zoom in’ icon,
then press ENTER repeatedly to enlarge the
video image by 100%, 200%, 300% or 400%.
Or, select the ‘zoom out’ icon, then press
ENTER repeatedly to reduce the video image
by 400%, 300%, 200% or 100%.
3
To resume the normal video image size,
press to select ‘100%’, then press
ENTER.
4
To view different sections of the enlarged
image, go to the on-screen control pad. Press
to select the direction you would like
to apply, then press ENTER.
Press ENTER repeatedly, if necessary, to
move the image.
5
When completed, press to select
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Picture Control (For Pictures)
The ‘Picture Control’ function not only allows you
to enlarge or reduce the picture image, but also
makes it possible to pan through the image for
more detailed viewing.
1
Press to select ‘Picture Control’, then
press ENTER.
A control pad will appear.
2
Press to select the ‘zoom in’ icon,
then press ENTER repeatedly to enlarge the
picture by 100%, 150% or 200%. Or, select the
‘zoom out’ icon, then press ENTER repeatedly
to reduced the picture by 100%, 75% or 50%.
3
To resume the normal picture size, press
to select ‘100%’, then press EN-
TER.
4
To view different sections of the enlarged
picture, go to the on-screen control pad. Press
to select the direction you would like
to apply, then press ENTER.
Press ENTER repeatedly, if necessary, to
move the picture.
5
When completed, press to select
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Slow Motion
1
Press to select ‘Slow Motion’, then
press ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
2
Press to select from the options:
+1/2x, +1/4x, -1/2x or -1/4x, then press
ENTER.
3
PressPLAY to resume normal playback.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to
exit the Navigation menu.
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Search
You can search a disc which contains video fi les
or titles by entering the title/chapter number or by
entering a specifi c time. A similar function is also
offered when you play back audio CDs or other
supported music fi les.
To preform the function when playing video
fi les/titles, press
to select ‘Search’, then press
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
To search by title/chapter number:
1
To search by chapter/title number, press
to select ‘Title/Chapter’, then press ENTER.
The bar for entering the title/chapter number will appear.
2
Press or number buttons (0-9) to
enter the numbers, then press ENTER.
If during the process you would like to revise the number
you enter, press
to re-edit the last digit(s) when necessary.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to exit
the Navigation menu.
Note
• If the number you enter exceeds total title/chapter
number, an invalid icon will appear, and the
recorder will keep playing back the disc.
• If you would like to see the total number of
title/chapter, please go to ‘Information’ on the
Navigation menu.
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
About ‘Title and Chapter’
For DVD-Video or other digital videos, disc
contents are usually divided into individual titles,
which you may preview using the disc menu.
Some titles may be further divided into a smaller
unit called ‘chapter’. To view the disc menu,
press MENU on the remote control to activate the
function.
To search by time:
1
To search by time, press to select ‘time’,
then press ENTER.
2
Press or number buttons (0-9) to
enter the numbers, then press ENTER.
If during the process you would like to revise the number
you enter, press
to re-edit the last digit(s) when necessary.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to exit
the Navigation menu.
Note
• If the number you enter exceeds total time, an
invalid icon will appear, and the recorder will
keep playing back the disc.
• If you would like to see the overall time, please
go to ‘Information’ on the Navigation menu.
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Playback
A-B Repeat
1
Press to select ‘A-B Repeat’, then
press ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
2
When playback reaches the beginning of your
desired session, press to select ‘Point A’,
then press ENTER.
3
When playback reaches the end of the desired
session, press to select ‘Point B’, then
press ENTER.
Repeat from point A to point B will start.
4
To cancel the repeat mode, press to select
‘Cancel’, then press ENTER.
5
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to exit
the Navigation menu.
Note
• If you exit the function, setting only point A, the
preset point A will still be valid when you enter
the ‘A-B Repeat’ function next time.
• The ‘Cancel’ function is only available when
both point A and point B are set.
• The ‘A-B Repeat’ setting will be canceled when
you bring the program to a marked stop or a full
stop.
Subtitle
Some pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one
subtitle language. The language initially selected
for playback will be the one you select when you
fi rst set up the DVD recorder. Nevertheless, you
can change the subtitle language of the disc at any
time.
Setting Language (p.17)
1
Press to select ‘Subtitle’, then press
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
All the available subtitle languages will be displayed.
2
Press to select a subtitle language, then
press ENTER.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to exit
the Navigation menu.
Note
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
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Audio
Some pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one
audio language. The language initially selected for
playback will be the one you select when you fi rst
set up the DVD recorder. However, you can change
the audio language of the disc at any time.
Setting Audio Output (p.20)
1
Press to select ‘Audio’, then press
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
2
Press to select an audio language, then
press ENTER.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to exit
the Navigation menu.
Note
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
• When VCD/SVCD is selected for playback,
audio options will be: Normal, Left and Right.
Angle
Some pre-recorded DVD discs contains scenes
which have been shot from different camera angles.
You can choose to view these camera angles during
playback.
1
Press to select ‘Angle’, then press
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
2
Press to select a camera angle, then press
ENTER.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to exit
the Navigation menu.
Note
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
Information
During playback, you can select to show the disc
information on the top of the screen or to hide it.
1
Press to select ‘Information’, then press
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
2
Press to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, then press
ENTER.
If you select ‘On’, disc information will be displayed on the
top of the screen.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly pressto exit
the Navigation menu.
Note
• Different categories of information will be shown
depending on the media type.
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Playback
Playing DVD-Video Disc
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
If playback does not start automatically, press
PLAY to begin playback.
A menu might appear when the disc is in playback mode.
4
Press to select an item and confirm
with ENTER.
If the titles and chapters are numbered, press number buttons (0-9) to select a menu item and confirm with
ENTER.
5
Press STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press PLAY to resume playback from a
marked stop.
Press STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
6
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.
Note
• If you would like to bring up the DVD menu,
press MENU on the remote control to display it.
Playing VCD/SVCD Disc
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
If playback does not start automatically, press
PLAY to begin playback.
4
Press STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press PLAY to resume playback from a
marked stop.
Press STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
5
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.
Playing Audio CD
Normal Playback
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
If playback does not start automatically, press
PLAY to begin playback.
4
Press STOP to stop playback.
Press PLAY to resume playback.
5
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.
Programmed Playback
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
If playback does not start automatically, press
PLAY to begin playback.
4
Press EDIT to bring up the editing bar.
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5
Press the number buttons (0-9) to enter the
number of track you would like to play.
6
When completed, press PLAY to start
programmed playback.
Press STOP to stop playback.
Press PLAY to resume playback.
7
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.
Playing Video File
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the disc you insert contains
video fi les.
2.
In some cases, the disc recorded on other
recorders need to be fi nalized before it can be
played back on this DVD recorder.
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A dialogue box offering the fi le-type options
will appear. Press to select ‘Video’, then
press ENTER.
4
Playback will then start.
5
If the fi le being played is not what you wish
to view, press PREVIOUS or NEXT
to select your desired fi le. Or press ALBUM
or ALBUM to select a folder which
contains the desired fi le.
6
Press STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press PLAY to resume playback from a
marked stop.
Press STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Note
• The ‘Video’ button in the dialogue box will be
disabled, if there are no video fi les on the disc.
Playing Music File
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the disc you insert contains
music fi les.
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A dialogue box offering the fi le-type options
will appear. Press to select ‘Music’, then
press ENTER.
4
Playback will then start.
5
If the fi le being played is not what you wish to
listen to, press PREVIOUS or NEXT
to select your desired track/fi le. Or press
ALBUM or ALBUM to select a folder
which contains the desired track/fi le.
6
Press STOP to stop playback.
Press PLAY to resume playback.
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Playback
Note
• The ‘Music’ button in the dialogue box will be
disabled, if there are no music fi les on the disc.
• This DVD recorder supports music fi les in .mp3
and .wma formats.
Playing Picture File
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the disc you insert contains
picture fi les.
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A dialogue box offering the fi le-type options
will appear. Press to select ‘Picture’, then
press ENTER.
4
Playback will then start.
5
A tool bar will be briefl y displayed on screen.
Press orto go to the previous or next
picture. Press repeatedly to rotate the
picture clockwise or press to rotate the
picture counterclockwise.
6
If the album being played is not what you wish
to view, press ALBUM or ALBUM
to select a folder which contains the desired
picture.
7
Press STOP to stop playback.
Press PLAY to resume playback.
Note
• The ‘Picture’ button in the dialogue box will be
disabled, if there are no picture fi les on the disc.
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MPEG-4 ......................................... 58
• Supporting Formats .......................... 59
• Playing MPEG-4 Files ...................... 59
Navigation Menu ............................... 60
• Subtitle ........................................ 60
DivX
®
VOD ....................................... 61
• Step 1: Applying for a User Account ..... 61
• Step 2: Registering Your DVD Recorder .. 61
• Step 3: Selecting Video Files ............... 62
• Step 4: Playing Video Files ................. 62
58
Digital
Video
Support
MPEG-4
Built with the MPEG-4 support, this DVD recorder
allows you to watch MPEG-4-based videos with
your TV.
Important
It is illegal to download and use unauthorized
copyrighted materials. Make sure you obtain the
presmission or authorization from copyright owners
and related third-parties before you start using or
watching the videos or files. If you fail to do so,
you may be subject to fines and/or penalities.
Before you start...
1.
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
T
his chapter introduces the playback
function offerd by this DVD recorder
for users to watch the digital videos compressed with the new MPEG-4 techonology.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
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Digital Video Support
Supporting Formats
The MPEG-4 technology allows a large video
fi le, such as a two-hour movie, to be effi ciently
compressed without sacrifi cing its original video
and audio quality. If you watch an MPEG-4-based
movie, there may be subtitle fi les saved for
playback in addition to the video/audio fi les. Please
check the table listed below to see whether your
MPEG-4 fi les are supported by this DVD recorder.
MPEG-4 File Formats Supported
Category Codec
Standard
File Type
Movie Video • DivX*
• XviD
AVI, DIVX*,
DIV*
Audio • MP3
• AC3
• LPCM
Subtitle N/A SUB, SRT, TXT
*Supported by ‘+’ models only.
Playing MPEG-4 Files
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A dialogue box offering the fi le-type options
will appear. Press to select ‘Video’, then
press ENTER.
4
If the fi le is not supported by the DVD
recorder, a dialogue box will appear. Press
ENTER to skip the fi le.
5
If the disc contains other fi les, the DVD
recorder will start playing back the next fi le.
6
Press STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press PLAY to resume playback from a
marked stop.
Note
• During playback, press NAVI
to display the
Navigation menu, which features a list of options
for you to enjoy a customized viewing experience.
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Navigation
Menu
Press NAVI to display additional viewing options
during playback. For more information, please see
‘Introducing Navigation Menu’.
Before you start...
1.
The options shown on the Navigation menu
vary depending on the media types (e.g.
DVD, audio CD, VCD, etc.) as well as the
supporting features offered by the media being
played. Unavailable options will be diabled
(displayed in gray).
Subtitle
This DVD recorder supports the text-based subtitles
when playing back MPEG-4 videos. Activating
the function to get the most out of your viewing
experince.
Important
If you would like the subtitle to be automatically
displayed when playback starts, please make sure
you have:
• Given a correct fi le name.
You need to give the same fi le names to video title
and subtitle fi le, so that the DVD recorder can
match one fi le with the other. For example, name
‘XXX.avi’ for the video title, and ‘XXX.txt’ for the
accompanied subtitle fi le.
• Placed the fi le in the same folder as the video
title, or under an approriate sub-directory.
In addition, you need to save the subtitle fi le either
in the same folder as the video title, or in a sub-directory which is given one of the following names:
SRT, SUB, SUBS, SUBTITLE or SUBTITLES.
Using Text-Based Subtitle
1
Press to select ‘Subtitle’, then press
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
2
Press to switch on or off the subtitle func-
tion, or to select an approriate coding system
for dispalying the subtitle correctly, then press
ENTER.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press to exit
the Navigation menu.
Note
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
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Digital Video Support
DivX® VOD
* This feature is supported by ‘+’ models only.
DivX® VOD (video-on-demand) allows you to
download video fi les to your PC, which you can
watch either on your computer or on your TV. To
protect copyrights of these digital videos, the service features an Internet-based copyright protection
system called DRM (digital rights management).
DRM safeguards copyrights through an online
authorization process. To watch DRM-protected
video fi les, you need to complete the registration
procedure.
What You Need to Do:
Step 1: Applying for a user account
Step 2: Registering your DVD recorder
Step 3: Selecting your desired video fi les
Step 4: Playing the fi les on your DVD recorder
Step 1: Applying for a
User Account
To watch DRM-protected video fi les, you need to
register a user account on the DivX® website fi rst.
For more information, please visit: http://www.
divx.com/vod.
Step 2: Registering Your
DVD Recorder
Checking Registration
Code
To register your DVD recorder, you will need to
acquire the recorder’s registration code.
1
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2
Press to select ‘Playback’, then press
to enter the sub-menu.
3
Press to select ‘DivX(R) VOD’, then
press ENTER.
4
Press ENTER to display the registration
information.
The registration code of your DVD recorder will appear.
(The code seen above serves as an example only.)
5
When completed, press SETUP to exit the
Setup menu.
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Registering Code Online
After you acquire the ID code, go to the DivX®
website, and enter the recorder’s registeration code
in your account. When you fi nish fi lling in the
required details, you will then be directed to a fi lm
download link. Follow the instructions given on the
website, and save the short fi lm to a disc.
Playing Information Disc
To complete the registration process, you need to
play the disc which contains the downloaded fi lm
on your DVD recorder.
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
If playback does not start automatically, press
PLAY to begin playback.
4
Your DVD recorder is then offi cially registered
when playback stops.
Step 3: Selecting Video
Files
Select the video fi les you would like to watch from
various online rental shops. Normally, users pay to
get the viewing rights of these video fi les, which
are downloaded to users’ PCs. If you would like to
watch them on your TV, you need to transfer these
fi les to the recordable CD or DVD discs.
Note
• Conditions of viewing rights vary depending on
the service providers.
Step 4: Playing Video Files
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A dialogue box offering the fi le-type options
will appear. Press to select ‘Video’, then
press ENTER.
4
If the fi le is not protected by the DRM system,
playabck will then begin.
5
If the fi le is protected by the DRM system, the
system will check whether the DVD recorder’s
registration code corrresponds to the user
account which holds viewing rights of the
video fi le.
6
If you have purchased the fi le, playback will
then start.
7
If you have a rental fi le, a dialogue box show-
ing the remianing number of viewing rights
will appear. Press to select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’,
then press ENTER.
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Editing
Editing
Editing
Use the editing features to create your viewing
preference.
Important
• The editing function applies to video titles stored
on recordable and rewritable DVD discs only;
however, available functions may vary depending
on the disc format (minus or plus).
• Please finish all editings before finalizing the
discs. You
CANNOT apply the editing function
to a finalized disc, except in a DVD-RW disc
previously formatted in “Quick Preparation”
mode.
• You may not be able to edit titles recorded with
other DVD recorders.
T
his chapter introduces the editing
function offered by this DVD recorder.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
Editing ............................................ 63
• Introducing Edit Menu ....................... 64
• Editing Titles .................................. 64
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Introducing Edit Menu
You can activate the Edit menu by pressing the
EDIT button on your remote control during
playback.
1. Indicates the PIP window, where the last image
of the disc being played is shown.
2. Indicates the editing options.
3. Indicates the ‘Exit’ function. Press to exit the
Edit menu.
Editing Titles
Naming a Title
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A disc menu will appear. Press to
select the title you would like to edit, then
press ENTER.
4
Playback will then start.
5
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
6
On the Edit menu, press to select
‘Rename’, then press ENTER.
The on-screen input keypad will be displayed.
On-Screen Input Keypad (p.29)
7
Press to select the ‘Clear” fi rst, then press
ENTER before starting to enter the new title.
8
Press to select desired letters,
numbers or punctuation marks, then press
ENTER.
You can enter up to 30 characters for a title name.
9
If you want to make changes during the
entering process, press to select
‘Back’, which allows you to delete character
by character in a backward direction, then
press ENTER.
If you want to delete all the characters you
have entered, press to select ‘Clear’,
the press ENTER.
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Editing
If you decided not to change the original title
name, press to select ‘Cancel’, then
press ENTER.
10
When completed, press to select
‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Note
• The entry bar
CANNOT be left blank. If such
a condition occurs, you will not be able to exit
the keypad screen. Please follow the instruction
given in the pop-up dialogue box, and go back to
complete the process.
• Please pay extra attention when you name a title,
as the DVD recorder does not inhibit you from
entering same names for different titles.
Protecting a Title
You can protect the title from accidental erasure or
unplanned editings when you activate the ‘Protect’
function. When the function is switched ‘On’, the
title CANNOT be edited or erased. If you need to
edit it, you must unlock the fi le fi rst.
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A disc menu will appear. Press to
select the title you would like to edit, then
press ENTER.
4
Playback will then start.
5
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
6
On the Edit menu, press to select
‘Protect’, then press ENTER to switch on or
off the ‘Protect’ function.
7
Press to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER
to exit the setting.
8
If you switch on the function, a lock icon will
be shown next to the protected title on the disc
menu.
Overwriting a Title
When you apply the function to a title, it will be
deleted and overwritten when you record new
title/program next time.
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A disc menu will appear. Press to
select the title you would like to edit, then
press ENTER.
4
Playback will then start.
5
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
6
On the Edit menu, press to select
‘Overwrite’, then press ENTER to switch on
or off the ‘Overwrite’ function.
7
Press to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER
to exit the setting.
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8
If you switch on the function, a pen icon will
be shown next to the overwritten title on the
disc menu.
Note
• After the ‘Overwrite’ function is switched on,
new recording will be saved in the slot previously
occupied by the overwritten title. If the new
program lasts longer than the old one, it will be
recorded continuously. To prevent accidental erasure, it is suggested that you activate the ‘Protect’
function for the title immediately following the
overwritten one.
• Available recording time shown for the overwritten slot may not be exact, as it is likely to be
affected by the recording mode of the overwritten
title.
Erasing a Title
Important
Use this function to erase a title. Please note that
once erased, the title(s) CANNOT be retrieved.
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
3
A disc menu will appear. Press to
select the title you would like to edit, then
press ENTER.
4
Playback will then start.
5
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
6
On the Edit menu, press to select ‘Erase’,
then press ENTER.
7
Press ENTER to confi rm your setting.
The title selected will be erased.
8
To erase more titles, repeat steps 3 to 6. Or
press to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER
to exit the setting.
9
After you complete the process, a deleted title
will be shown on the disc menu, if you use a
DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc.
Note
• The ‘Erase’ function is applicable to DVD-R and
DVD+R discs. However, please note that the
application will not free up disc space already
used.
• You
CANNOT erase protected title(s).
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience any problem while using the DVD recorder, please consult the following troubleshooting guide
first, as it may offer immediate solution to the condition occurred. Should the problem remains, please contact
LiteOn’s service point near you. For more information, please visit www.liteonit.com/DC/english/down-
load.htm
Problem Possible Solution
Picture
No image shown on the
television screen.
• Make sure the TV set is connected to the appropriate AUDIO/VIDEO,
SCART, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on this
recorder.
• Check whether the input setting of your TV set is correct.
• Make sure a disc is properly placed on the disc tray, and is compatible
with your local TV system (NTSC or PAL).
• Check whether the recorder is set to ‘progressive mode’ with an
incompatible TV. Reset the recorder by pressing (direction button),
‘5’, ‘0’, ‘2’, ‘0’, ENTER on the remote control.
Image shown with
noises.
• Check if the disc is distorted or scratched.
• If the video output signal from the recorder goes via VCR to your TV
set, or if you connect the recorder to a TV/VIDEO combination set,
the copyright protection code applied to some DVD programs could
affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when
you connect the recorder to TV, try connecting your recorder to the
TV’s S-VIDEO output.
Image imported from
an external device is
distorted.
• If the video signal from the external device is copyright-protected,
you need to connect the device directly to your TV.
Recording
Cannot record. • Check whether you have inserted a recordable disc.
• Check whether the disc you insert has been formatted or prepared for
recording.
• Check whether there is enough space on the disc.
• Check whether the disc has been finalized.
• Check whether you inserted a disc which has already been used for
recording on other DVD recorders.
Recording does not
start immediately after
pressing RECORD
button
• This occurs as disc preparation process is taking place, which will last
for a short time.
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Problem Possible Solution
Timer
Recording
Timer recording does not
work properly.
• Check whether the system time is correct.
• Check whether the timer program is accurately set to desired time slot
or channel.
• Check whether you have inserted a recordable disc.
• Make sure you switch off the DVD recorder to activate the Timer
Record function.
Recording result is not
completed.
• Check whether there is a schedule overlap. If so, go to the Timer
Record menu to make correction.
• Check whether there is enough space on your disc.
The timer program
remains even after
recording finishes.
• The system does not delete timer program records. You have to
manually delete the records on the Timer Record menu.
Sound
No sound. • Check whether the audio cable is well connected.
• Check if the audio cable is damaged.
• Check whether the input source setting on the amplifier is correct.
• Check whether the disc or video title being played is recorded in DTS
format. DTS format is not supported by this DVD recorder.
• There is no sound when playback is paused or is under scanning mode
(even forwards at regular speed) or is set for slow motion.
Press PLAY to resume regular playback.
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT jacks,
please check whether related settings (on System Setup menu) for the
composite audio output are correct.
The sound from the
recorder is not presented
properly or is distorted.
• Check whether the audio cable is well connected.
• Check if the audio cable is damaged.
• Make sure the amplifier/receiver or TV is set to the correct input and
the volume is switched on.
• If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.
Playback
Cannot play back recordings using this recorder
or other players
• Check if the disc is required to be finalized.
• Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on non-
CPRM compatible players.
The recorder starts
playing the disc
automatically.
• DVD-Video disc features an auto playback function.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
Playback
No playback on DVD
recorder.
• Check whether there is any recording on the disc.
• Check whether the disc inserted contains playable files.
• Check whether an unplayable disc is inserted.
• Check whether the way you insert the disc is correct. Insert the disc
with the label side up. If there is no label on the disc, please check
with the disc retailer.
• Check whether the disc’s region code is the same as that of the
recorder.
• Check whether the parental control function is switched on. If so, you
have to unlock it first. (Default code for the function: 0000)
• Check whether the cables between TV and DVD recorder are well
connected.
TV channels
TV channels cannot be
changed.
• Switch the input signal source of the recorder to ‘TV’.
• Check whether the antenna cables are connected correctly.
• Check whether the channel scanning process for your TV is com
-
pleted.
Others
The disc tray does not
open/close.
• Contact your local dealer or local authorized service point.
The recorder fails to
respond to any commands.
• Switch the recorder off and switch it on again. If the recorder still
does not respond to any commands, unplug the power cord, reconnect
it and switch the recorder on again. Contact your local dealer or
authorized service point, if the problem remains.
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Specifications
General
Power Supply • AC 100~240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption • Approx. 20W (operation) / 3W (standby, at 100V)
Operating Temperature • +5°C to +40°C (+36°F to +104°F)
Operating Humidity • 5% to 80% RH
Dimensions (W/H/D) • 430 x 52 x 268 mm
Net Weight • Approx. 2.5 kg
Connections
(Front Panel)
Video Input • Cinch (yellow) x 1
Audio L/R Input • Cinch (white/red) x 1
DV Input • IEEE 1394 4-pin x 1
Connections
(Rear Panel)
RF Input • Coaxial x 1
RF Output • Coaxial x 1
Video Input • Cinch (yellow) x 1
Video Output • Cinch (yellow) x 1
Audio L/R Input • Cinch (white/red) x 1
Audio L/R Output • Cinch (white/red) x 1
Component Video Output • Y/Pb/Pr (green/blue/red) x 1
Progressive Scan Output • 480p output
Digital Audio Output • Coaxial x 1
Tuner
TV Format • NTSC
Video
Performance
DA Converter • 10-bit/27MHz
Composite Video Output • 1 Vpp 75 Ohm
Component Video Output • Y: 1 Vpp 75 Ohm
• Pb: 0.7 Vpp 75 Ohm
• Pr: 0.7 Vpp 75 Ohm
Video Recording
Format
DVD+VR (HQ/SP/LP/EP mode) • MPEG 2
DVD+VR (SLP mode) • MPEG 1
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Specifications
Video Recording
Mode
Media Mode Recording Time
4.7 GB
Recordable
& Rewritable
DVD
HQ (High Quality) • 1 hour
SP (Standard Play) • 2 hours
LP (Long Play) • 3 hours
EP (Extended Play) • 4 hours
SLP (Super Long Play) • 6 hours
Just Fit • Variable
8.5 GB
Double-Layer
Recordable
DVD
HQ (High Quality) • 115 minutes
SP (Standard Play) • 230 minutes
LP (Long Play) • 345 minutes
EP (Extended Play) • 460 minutes
SLP (Super Long Play) • 690 minutes
Just Fit • Variable
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
Audio
Recording
Format
DVD+VR (HQ/SP/LP/EP/SLP mode) • Dolby Digital 2-channel
Audio Format
Supported
- Playback
Playable Formats • MP3
• WMA
• LPCM
• Dolby Digital 2-channel
• Dolby Digital 5.1 channel (digital out only)
Disc Types
Supported
Playback • DVD-Video
• DVD-R/-RW
• DVD+R/+RW
• DVD+R Double Layer*
• Video CD (VCD)
• Super Video CD (SVCD)
• Audio CD
• CD-R/RW(JPEG/MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/
MPEG-4*)
Recording • DVD-R/-RW*
• DVD+R/+RW
• DVD+R Double Layer*
Note
• The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
• * indicates feature which is available in select models only.
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Quick Reference
Guide to Complete System Setup Menu
Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description
System
Video Output • Component
• Progressive
This option allows users to select appropriate video output
mode.
Clock Format • M/D/Y-12Hr
• D/M/Y-12Hr
• Y/M/D-12Hr
• M/D/Y-24Hr
• D/M/Y-24Hr
• Y/M/D-24Hr
This option allows users to select a preferred date/time display
format.
Date This option allows users to set/reset date for the DVD
recorder.
Time
This option allows users to set/reset time for the DVD
recorder.
Auto Clock • On
• Off
This option allows users to activate the time-synchronizing
function enabled by local channel(s).
Auto Sleep • Off
• 30 minutes
• 60 minutes
• 90 minutes
• 120 minutes
This option allows users to set/reset desired time slot before
the DVD recorder automatically switches to an inactive mode.
Restore This option allows users to recover default setup of the DVD
recorder.
Language
OSD Multiple
Languages
This option allows users to select a preferred language to be
displayed on screen.
Menu Multiple
Languages
This option allows users to select a preferred language, if
available, to be displayed on the menu page.
Audio Multiple
Languages
This option allows users to select a preferred language, if
available, to be adopted for the spoken language.
Subtitle Multiple
Languages
This option allows users to select a preferred language, if
available, for subtitle.
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Quick Reference
Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description
Playback
Aspect Ratio • 16:9 Wide
• 4:3 Pan
• 4:3 L.Box
This option allows users to select appropriate viewing mode
available on users’ own television sets.
Parental Lock • Off
• 8: Adult
• 7: NC-17
• 6: R
• 5: PG-R
• 4: PG-13
• 3: PG
• 2: G
• 1: Kid Safe
This option allows users to enable the parental control
function.
Password This option allows users to set/reset password (deafult: 0000).
Slide Time • Off
• Interval
(3-99 Seconds)
This option allows users to set/reset the display interval for
each picture.
VCD PBC • On
• Off
This option allows users to enable/disable playback control
function on VCD discs which adopt the VCD 2.0 standard.
DivX(R) VOD • Registration
Code
This option allows users to obtain the registration code of the
DVD recorder.
(Select models only)
Recording
Mode • HQ
• SP
• LP
• EP
• SLP
This option allows users to select appropriate recording mode
of different quality and length.
Chapter Mark • Off
• 5 Minutes
• 10 Minutes
• 15 Minutes
• 20 Minutes
• 25 Minutes
• 30 Minutes
This option allows users to set/reset the division point for
recorded video files.
Audio
Digital Out • PCM
• Bit Stream
This option allows users to select an appropriate audio signal
output mode.
MPEG • PCM
• Bit Stream
This option allows users to select an appropriate signal output
mode.
TV Tuner
TV Signal • Antenna
• Cable
• HRC
• IRC
This option allows users to select appropriate TV signal
source.
Country Multiple Countries This option allows users to select the appropriate area where
they are currently situated.
Utilities • Scan Channel
• Edit Channel
This option allows users to set/reset TV channels.
Exit
This option allows users to exit the setup program.
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Guide to Using the Discs
Disc Types Supported
Application Disc Type Disc Logo Information
Playback
DVD-Video
Preset DVD-Video discs (The region
code is printed on the rear of recorder).
DVD+R/+RW
DVD+R/+RW discs written in DVDVideo format and finalized, or with
JPEG/WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 files files.
DVD-R/-RW
DVD-R/-RW discs written in DVDVideo format and finalized, or with
JPEG/WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 files.
DVD+R DL
(Double Layer)
DVD+R double-layer discs written in
DVD-Video format and finalized, or
with JPEG/WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 files.
(Select models only)
Video CD (VCD)
CDs for video files recorded with CD
sound, VHS quality, MPEG-1 compres
-
sion technology.
Super Video CD
(SVCD)
CDs for video files recorded with
CD sound, SVHS quality, MPEG-2
compression technology.
Audio CD
CDs for music files recorded in digital
signal, featuring better audio quality,
less distortion and less deterioration of
audio quality over time.
CD-R/-RW
Finalized CD-R/-RW discs recorded in
Audio CD or Video CD formats, or with
JPEG/WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 files files.
Recording /
Timer Recording
DVD-R/-RW*
DVD-R/-RW discs in DVD+VR format
DVD+R/+RW
DVD+R/+RW discs in DVD+VR
format
DVD+R DL
(Double Layer)
DVD+R double-layer discs in
DVD+VR format
(Select models only)
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Quick Reference
Note
• * indicates feature which is available in select models only.
• The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD+R DL(Double Layer) logos are
trademarks of the respective companies.
• For best results, use discs with the above logos. This DVD recorder may not play back other discs correctly.
Do not use irregular-shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the recorder.
• It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL(Double
Layer) in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
Important
Unplayable Disc Types
This DVD recorder does not play back the disc types listed below. If you try to play back these discs, excessive
noise may cause damage to your speakers. When placing an unplayable disc on the disc tray, the DVD recorder
will display ‘Invalid Disc’ on the display panel after attempts of trying to load the disc fail.
• Unfinalized discs from other DVD/CD recorders
• DVD Audio discs
• PHOTO CDs
• DVD-Video discs with a region code not supported by the recorder
• DVD-RAMs
• Data discs (e.g. CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs) without files supported by this DVD recorder
• Standard SACDs (Hybrid type of SACDs can be played as normal Audio CDs.)
Disc Formatting
Disc Format Suitable File Types (Recording)
DVD-R DVD+VR Video & music files
DVD-RW
DVD+VR Video & music files
DVD+R DVD+VR Video & music files
DVD+RW
DVD+VR Video & music files
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Disc Finalization
Disc Content Type Finalization
Recording after
Finalization
DVD-R
Data file Not required N/A
DVD+VR Required No
DVD-RW
Data file
Not required N/A
DVD+VR
Full Preparation
Not
Required
N/A
Quick Preparation Required Yes
DVD+R
Data file
Not required N/A
DVD+VR Required No
DVD+RW
Data file Not required N/A
DVD+VR Not required N/A
Guide to Media Files Supported
Media File Formats Supported
Application Category Formats (extention)
Playback
Video
MPEG-1
MPEG-2 (.VOB/ .DAT/ .MPG)
MPEG-4 (.AVI/ .DIV/ .DIVX)*
Music .MP3/ .WMA
Picture JPEG (.JPG)
Note
• * indicates feature which is available in select models only.
• If an MP3 file name includes two-byte character, the recorder may not be able to display the name correctly.
• This recorder does not support ID3 (for MP3) and WMA tags.
• This recorder does not support MP3-Pro files.
• MP3 file bitrates supported by this recorder are: 8Kbps - 320Kbps.
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Quick Reference
Guide to Recording Options
Recording Mode
Media Mode Rec. Time
4.7 GB
Recordable
& Rewritable
DVD
HQ (High Quality) 1 hour
SP (Standard Play)
2 hours
LP (Long Play)
3 hours
EP (Extended Play)
4 hours
SLP (Super Long Play)
6 hours
Just Fit* Depending on the storage capacity available on disc
8.5 GB
Double-Layer
Recordable
DVD
HQ (High Quality) 115 minutes
SP (Standard Play)
230 minutes
LP (Long Play)
345 minutes
EP (Extended Play)
460 minutes
SLP (Super Long Play)
690 minutes
Just Fit* Depending on the storage capacity available on disc
Note
• The ‘Just Fit’ mode is available for timer recording only.
Timer Recording Frequency
Recording Frequency Suitable Applications
Once To record program broadcast during specific time slot.
Daily To record program broadcast every day during specific time slot.
Weekly To record program broadcast on certain day(s) every week during specific
time slot.
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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.
576i/576p
Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of an image signal.
576i indicates 576 scanning lines with interlace
format, and 576p indicates 576 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 allows you to enjoy a picture with a
wider perspective.
Bitstream
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 con
sumer video products that contains all luminance,
color, and synchronization information.
DivX® VOD
DivX® VOD (video-on-demand) service is
designed to protect copyrights of digital videos.
Through an online registration process, DivX®
VOD prevents unauthorized downloads or file sharing. For more information, please visit: http://www.
divx.com/vod.
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 sub-woofer) 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.
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.
Recording can be erased and you can record on the
same disc again for the maximum of 1,000 times.
DVD+RW use a recording format that is comparable to a DVD-Video format.
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Glossary
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 two 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 ‘Motion 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.
WMA
WMA stands for ‘Windows Media Audio’, an audio
codec standard proposed by Microsoft. Music/audio files which are compressed using this standard
come with the file extention, .wma or .WMA.
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