NEC NDRV-60 User Manual

DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL : NDRV-60

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

CD-R/RW

PAL

Safety Precautions

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

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

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

CAUTION:

This DVD Recorder employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s

manual carefully and retain for future reference should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location (see service procedure).

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

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No. ___________________________________ Serial No. ___________________________________

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Types of video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• About the disc symbols for instructions . . . . 6

About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• What are ‘recording modes’? . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . 7

• About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ . . . . . . . 7

About DVD+R and DVD+RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . 7

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Disc types and recording formats, modes,

and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Restrictions on video recording. . . . . . . . . . 9

• What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Control Operation Range . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . 9

Reset the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Handling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HOOKUP

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

Connecting to the Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

to Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Before Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-30

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22

• Auto Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

• Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• VCR Play System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• Factory Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• Disc Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

AUDIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

• Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• DRC (Dynamic Range Control). . . . . . . . . 23

• Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

• Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• Disc Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• VCR Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• VCR Record System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• DV Record Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

• Disc Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• Disc Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

• Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

• PBC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

• Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

General Explanation of On-Screen Display. 28-30

• Displaying Information on-screen. . . . . 28-30

• Displaying Information While Watching TV . . 28

• Changing TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

• Changing TV Audio Channel. . . . . . . . . . . 28

Table of Contents

PLAYBACK

Operation with DVD and Video CD. . . . . . . 31-34

Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

General Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

• Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

• Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . 31

• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

•

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

. 31

• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

• Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

• Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

• Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

• Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

• Checking the contents of

DVD Video discs: Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

• Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

• Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

• Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

• Changing the Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . . . 33

• Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . 34

• 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

• Subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

• Finding Locations on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 34

• Last Condition Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation . . . . . . 35-36

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc . . . . . 35

Music menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

• Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Moving to Another Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Repeat Track/All(Folder)/Off . . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . . 36

Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

JPEG File Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

• Skip Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

• Rotate Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

• View Slide Shows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

• Notes on JPEG Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . 38

VCR Mode Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

• Tracking Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Special Effect Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

• Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . 39

• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

• Counter Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

RECORDING

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Copying from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43

Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . 43

Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 43

Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 43

Recording from External Input . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

Recording from External Components. . . . . . . 44

Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 44

What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

• DV-Related Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

• Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

EDITING

Title List and Chapter List Menu . . . . . . . . 46-50

Using the Title List-Original menu . . . . . . 46

Using the Chapter List-Original menu . . . 46

Using the Title List-Playlist menu . . . . . . 47

Using the Chapter List-Playlist menu . . . 47

Using the Title List menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

• Deleting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

• If the disc has already been finalized . . . . 48

Using the Title List menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Chapter List menu . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Title List menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the Chapter List menu . . . . . . . . . 50

Title and Chapter Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-56

Titles, Chapters and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Making a New Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist 52

Deleting a Title/Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . 54

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Hide a Title/Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Divide One Title Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Clean-up Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Overwrite Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD recorders or players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playing Your Recordings on other

DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . 57

REFERENCE

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

About the symbols for instructions

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

Indicates special operating features of this unit.

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

+RW

Video

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Recordable Discs

DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):

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

DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable):

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

DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable):

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

DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable):

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

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– This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. – DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs record-

ed using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt of condensation on the recorder’s lens.

– If you record a disc using a personal computer, even

if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

– The company does not hold any responsibility to

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

• When a DVD disc recorded on this recorder is used in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or used (insertion, playback, recording or editing) in a personal computer DVD drive.

• When a DVD that has been used as above is used again in this recorder.

• When a DVD disc recorded in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or in a personal computer DVD drive is used.

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm/12 cm disc)

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

Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit can play DVD-R/DVD-RW discs; DVD+R/DVD+RW discs; CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3 files, WMA files, or JPEG files; SVCD; and kodak picture CDs.

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– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-

ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the

labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

–

Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

Regional code of the DVD Recorder and DVDs

This DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 4 encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of DVD Recorder can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 4 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

otes on DVDs and Video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.

Overview (Continued)

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)

The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be labeled.

Track (Video CD and audio CD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want.

Scene

On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “Scenes”. Each scene available is displayed on the Scene menu and assigned a scene number, enabling you to locate the scene you want. A scene may be composed of one or several tracks.

Types of video CDs

There are two types of video CDs:

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact with the system via menus, search functions, or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, high resolution still pictures can be played if they are included on the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)

Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not equipped with PBC.

About Symbols

About the symbol display

“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific disc.

About the disc symbols for instructions

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

Many functions of this recorder are dependent on the recording mode. One or more of the symbols ( , ,

) appear by each function explained in this manual so that you can see at a glance whether it’s relevant for the disc loaded.

DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode

DVD-RW with VR recording mode DVD+R disc DVD+RW disc DVD-Video disc Video CDs Audio CDs MP3 CDs JPEG CDs VHS Tape.

The finalized DVD disc is as DVD-Video disc

VHS

JPEG

MP3

VCD

DVD

+RW

Video

+RW+RVR

Video

INTRODUCTION

Overview (Continued)

About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc

How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different?

The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player?

Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player, but they must be ‘finalized’ first. This process fixes the contents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD players as DVD-Video discs. DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) mode are playable in some players.

This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording format.

What are ‘recording modes’?

There are two recording modes available using this recorder: VR mode and Video mode. When recording to a DVD-R disc, recordings are always in Video mode. DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.

VR mode recording

• 4 different picture quality/recording time settings available (XP, SP, LP, EP)

• Not playable on regular DVD players

• Recordings can be extensively edited

Video mode recording

• 4 different picture quality/recording time settings available (XP, SP, LP, EP)

• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalizing)

• Limited editing features

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DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. You may therefore experience problems playing recordable DVD discs in some players. Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or video dropouts and playback suddenly stopping. Our company cannot take responsibility for problems playing discs recorded on this recorder in other players.

Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?

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

About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’

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

• Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded on the disc.

• Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the disc — how the Original content is to be played.

About DVD+R and DVD+RW disc

How are DVD+R and DVD+RW discs different?

The essential difference between DVD+R and DVD+RW is that DVD+R is a record-once medium, while DVD+RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD+RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

DVD+RW mode recording

• 4 different picture quality/recording time settings available (XP, SP, LP, EP)

• Playable on regular DVD players

• The edited contents is playable on regular DVD players only after finalizing

• Recordings can be edited the title/chapter

DVD+R mode recording

• 4 different picture quality/recording time settings available (XP, SP, LP, EP)

• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalizing)

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

• Limited title/chapter editing features

Overview (Continued)

About DVD recording

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• This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder.

• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

This recorder can play five different kinds of DVD disc: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD+R discs. The disc format for DVD-R discs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R in a regular DVD player. By default, the DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording format, though you can change this to Video format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the contents of the disc.) The recording mode is closely related to the disc format. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode). Within the recording modes (which are fixed for the whole disc) are the record settings. These can be changed as required for each recording and determine the picture quality and how much space the recording will take up on the disc.

Notes for recording

• The recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded.

• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.

• If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer.

• The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.

• The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc.

• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 26 (Disc Initialize) for how to do this.

• When using a DVD-R disc, you can keep recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc. Before you start a recording session, check the amount of recording time left on the disc.

• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording time available will only increase if you erase the last title recorded on the disc.

• The Erase Title option in the Title List-Original menu only hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode).

• The overwrite recording is available with DVD+RW disc.

Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions

DVD-Video Video format n/a Playback only

DVD-RW Video Recording VR mode Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing

format (default)

Video format Video mode Playback, limited recording, limited editing

DVD-R Video format Video mode Playback, limited recording, limited editing

DVD+RW +RW Video format DVD+RW Playback, limited recording, Title/Chapter editing

DVD+R +R Video format DVD+R Playback, limited recording, limited Title/Chapter editing

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Overview (Continued)

Restrictions on video recording

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

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

• NTSC format signals from the analog or the DV inputs is not recorded correctly with this recorder.

• Video signals in SECAM format (from the built-in TV tuner or from the analog inputs) are recorded in PAL format.

What is ‘CPRM’?

CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

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

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

• CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 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 625p RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with and aligned correctly.

Caution

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

Reset the Recorder

If you observe any of the following symptoms...

 The front panel display is not working.  The Recorder is not operating normally.

...you can reset the Recorder as follows:

 Press and hold the OPERATE button for at least five

seconds. This will force the unit to power off. Press the OPERATE button again to turn the unit back on.

 Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds,

and then plug it in again.

Overview (Continued)

Precautions

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit

The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.

When setting up the unit

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

To keep the surface clean

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

To obtain a clear picture

The Recorder is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor. Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your nearest dealer.

Notes on Discs

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.

Cleaning discs

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

Front Panel

OPERATE

M/>

Go to NEXT chapter/track.

Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search during playback.

Winds the tape forwards.

PAUSE/STEP (X/C)

Pause playback or recording temporarily,

press repeatedly for frame-by-frame

playback.

Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

OPERATE

Switches the Recorder ON or OFF.

Operate indicator

Lights up red when the recorder is in standby mode.

REC (z)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly

to set the recording time.

Remote Sensor

Point the Recorder

remote control here.

CH (v / V)

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

./ m

Go to beginning of current chapter/ track or to previous chapter/track.

Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse search during playback.

Rewinds the tape.

PLAY (N)

Starts playback.

OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

Opens or close

the disc tray.

INPUT2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

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

INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO IN)

Connect the S-Video output of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

DV INPUT

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

EJECT (Z)

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

DUB

Press to copy DVD to VCR

(or VCR to DVD).

DVD/VCR

Toggles control between the DVD

deck and the VCR deck.

Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

Display window

Shows the current status of

the Recorder.

DVD Indicator

VCR Indicator

Function Display Window

DVD

PRG TTL VR TRKCHP DUB

Hi-Fi ST

BIL

SVCD

REC

ST Indicates a stereo broadcast is

being received.

Disc type indicators

Indicates the type of disc loaded.

Hi-Fi Indicates when the Recorder is playing

a tape in Hi-Fi.

DUB Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD)

copy is in progress.

BIL Indicates when a BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.

Character indicators

Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining

time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.

REPEAT Indicates repeat mode.

REC The recorder is

recording.

Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.

PRG Programmed playback active

TTL Indicates current title.

A disc is inserted in the DVD deck.

A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.

Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is inserted in the DVD deck.

CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number

Indicates when the Recorder is Locked.

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Remote Control Overview

OPERATE

Switches the recorder ON or OFF.

DVD

Select the Recorder’s function mode to

DVD.

VCR

Select the Recorder’s function mode to

VCR.

Changes the input to use for recording

(Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN).

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if

available.

AUDIO

Selects an audio language (DVD) or an

audio channel (CD).

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE

Selects a DVD camera angle,

if available.

REC (z)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set

the recording time.

REC MODE

Selects the recording mode:

XP, SP, LP, or EP.

TIMER REC

Displays Timer Record menu.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

Displays Marker Search menu.

ZOOM

Enlarges DVD video image.

DUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to

DVD).

CHILD LOCK

Locks/unlocks front panel buttons.

CHP ADD

Inserts a chapter marker when playing/

recording a VR mode DVD-RW (and

DVD+RW/+R) disc.

THUMBNAIL

Selects a thumbnail picture for the

current title and chapter for use in the

Original and Playlist menu.

CLEAR

Removes a track number on the

Program List or a mark on the

Marker Search menu.

Reset tape counter to zero.

EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE

- Opens and closes the disc tray.

- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

These buttons are not for this recorder.

BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M)

DVD: Search backward or forward.

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

SKIP (. / >)

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

PAUSE/STEP (X)

Pause playback temporarily / press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

N (PLAY)

Starts playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

LIST / DISC MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title List or Playlist menu.

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

Selects an option in the menu. CH/TRK(+/-)

Select channel programme of the recorder.

To adjust tracking.

To control vertical tremble during picture

still.

ENTER

- Acknowledges menu selection.

- Displays information while viewing a TV program.

SETUP

Accesses or removes the Setup menu.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display.

RETURN (O)

- Removes the menu.

- Displays the menu of a video CD with PBC.

REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title, all.

A-B

Repeat sequence.

RANDOM

Plays tracks in random order.

CHILD LOCK

The Lock feature disables the front panel buttons to prevent children from tampering with the Recorder. Simply press CHILD LOCK on the remote control to toggle this feature on and off.

OPERATE

Rear Panel

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

AERIAL

Connect the aerial to this terminal.

COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

S-VIDEO OUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

RF. OUT Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor

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

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

VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

AERIAL

RF.OUT

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Connections

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

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

Caution

– Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the

TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

– Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to

the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

– Do not connect your Recorder via your VCR. The

DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Connecting to the Aerial

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

RF coaxial connection

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

Connections to Your TV

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

Video connection

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

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable (S).

Component Video connection

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

Progressive Scan

(ColorStream®Pro) connection

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

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

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– Set the Progressive to “ON” on the setup menu for

progressive signal, see page 21.

– Set the progressive to “Off” by removing any disc

from the unit and close the disc tray. Then press STOP and hold it for five seconds before releasing it.

– Progressive scan does not work with the analog video

connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack) or S-VIDEO connection.

Audio (Left/Right) Connection

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

Aerial

AERIAL

ANTENNA

INPUT

Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

Rear of TV

S-VIDEO

INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO/

PROGRESSIVE SCAN INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

RF.OUT

Rear of Recorder

S AV

Rear of Recorder

Connections (Continued)

Connecting to an Amplifier

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

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

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

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

You will need to activate the recorder’s digital output. (See “AUDIO” on page 22-23).

Digital Multi-channel sound

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

Caution:

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

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If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

– Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital con-

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

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

screen display, press AUDIO.

– This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)

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

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

COAXIAL

Rear of Recorder

AUDIO INPUTDIGITAL INPUT

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

Connect the input jacks (AV1, AV2) on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.

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If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

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

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

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S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

DV Digital Camcorder

IN/OUT

Rear of Recorder

OPERATE

Front of

Recorder

OPERATE

Front of Recorder

Before Operation

Initial Settings

In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press SETUP, only the first and second level of the menu system will appear on the TV screen. The third level can be displayed by pressing B. For navigating the menu levels, you will see “B” on the right side of the menu label to help you go to the next level.

To bring up and exit the Menu:

Press SETUP to bring up the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen.

To go to the next level:

Press B on the remote control.

To go back to the previous level:

Press b on the remote control.

General Operation

Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

Use v / V to select the desired option.

While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level.

Use v / V to select the second desired option.

Press B to move to the third level.

Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

Some items require additional steps.

Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

GENERAL

Auto Programming

This Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 99 TV channels.

Preparation:

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Connect the Recorder to the desired type of aerial, as shown in Connecting to the Aerial on page 15.

Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

Use v / V to select the GENERAL option.

While the GENERAL option is selected, press B to move to the second level.

Use v / V to select the Auto Programming option.

Press B to move to the third level.

“Start” icon is highlighted.

Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

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

Auto Programming

Program Edit

Clock Set

TV Aspect

11%

VCR Play System

Progressive Scan

Factory Set

Stop

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Program Edit

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

Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

Use v / V to select the GENERAL option.

While the GENERAL option is selected, press B to move to the second level.

Use v / V to select the Program Edit option then press B to move to the third level.

“Edit” icon is highlighted.

Press ENTER.

Program List menu appears.

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

Program List options appears on the left side of the menu display.

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

Program Edit: Edits the select-

ed program. Station Rename: Edits the sta-

tion name. Move: Moves the program’s

location on the program list. Delete: Deletes the program

from program list.

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

Program Edit

You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually.

1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu.

2. Use v / V to select ‘Program Edit’ option from the options then press ENTER. Program Edit menu appears.

3. See the descriptions on below to use Program Edit menu.

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

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

PR: Indicates program number (display only) Seek: Searches a station automatically. Use

b / B to select Seek option then press v / V. Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a station.

Ch.: Changes the channel number to edit. Use b / B to select Ch. option then press v / V.

MFT: Changes the frequency for fine tuning. Use b / B to select MFT option then press v / V.

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

Auto Programming

Program Edit

Clock Set

TV Aspect

VCR Play System

Factory Set

Edit

Progressive Scan

Select

Move

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PR Ch. MFT Station

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Program Edit (Continued)

Station Rename

You can name stations independently. Names can be up to 5 characters long.

1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu.

2. Use v / V to select ‘Station Rename’ option from Program List options then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears.

3. Enter a name for the station. Use vVbBto select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

• English/Latin Capital: Switches the keyboard

upper case characters.

• English/Latin Lowercase: Switches the keyboard

to lower case characters.

• Symbols: Switches the keyboard to symbol char-

acters.

• Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.

• Delete: Deletes the previous character at the

cursor position.

• b / B: Moves cursor to left or right.

• OK: Select to finish.

• Cancel: Select to exit the menu.

4. Choose ‘OK’ icon then press ENTER to fix the name and returns to the Program List menu.

Sort TV channels manually

You can sort the program’s position on the Program List menu.

1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu.

2. Use v / V to select ‘Move’ option from Program List options then press ENTER.

3. Use v / V to select a desired position then press ENTER to store.

Deleting a program

You can delete a program on the Program List menu.

1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu.

2. Use v / V to select ‘Delete’ option from Program List options then press ENTER. The Program is deleted.

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