Philips DVDR3320V User Manual 2
RCP7011MC.NA1UPP_RV0040M
VCR & DVD PLAYER / RECORDER
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WARNING: To r educe the risk of fire
or electric shock, this apparatus should
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objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.
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match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer´s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the
polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10.
Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
AC Polarized
Plug
12.
13 .
Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14 .
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15.
Battery usage CAUTION – To
prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or damage
to the unit:
● Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
● Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
● Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
16. Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
17. Do not place any sources of danger
on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled
objects, lighted candles).
18. This product may contain lead and mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated
due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance :
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EL 6475-E005: 04/01
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INTRODUCTION
Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .7
Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .7
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Regional code of the recorder and DVDs . . . .8
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .9
What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .9
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
HOOKUP AND SETTINGS
Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . .15
Connctions to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Optional TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-26
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
LOCK (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . .22
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24
General Explanation of On-Screen
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
PLAYBACK
VCR Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-30
Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-30
• Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . .27
• Moving to another CHAPTER . . . . . . . .27
• Slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
•Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
• Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
• Play mode select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
• Still Picture and
Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . .28
• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
•Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
• Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
• Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
• Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
• Changing the Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . .29
• Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . .29
• 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
• Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Playing Audio CD or
MP3/Window Media
TM
Audio files . . . . . . . . .30
Program Playback with Audio CD and
MP3/Window Media
TM
Audio files . . . . . . . . .31
Notes on MP3/Window MediaTMAudio
Recorddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
RECORDING
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Recording from External Components . . . . .37
EDITING
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .38
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .39
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Adding Additional Title / Chapters to
the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Deleting an Original or Playlist
Title / Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .43
Hide a Chapter / Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Viewing Title list menu displayed on
other DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . .45
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD
Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
REFERENCE
Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-50
Reset the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51
Introduction
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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Symbol Used in this Manual
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to
the unit itself or other material damage.
Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-
tures.
Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task
easier.
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented
by the symbol.
DVD+RW disc
DVD+R disc
DVD-Video disc
Audio CDs
JPEG files
About the Symbol Display
“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by
this unit or the disc.
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on
the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
JPEG
ACD
DVD
+R
+RW
Introduction
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave
it for two or three hours without operating it. If you
use this product in such a situation, it may damage
discs/tapes and internal parts.
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Recordable and Playable Discs
DVD+RW (DVD+ ReWritable)
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.
Recordings can be erased, then you can
record again on the same Disc.
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players
(automatically finalization)
The edited contents are playable on
DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.
Recordings can be edited the title/chapter
DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After
you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it
or edit it any more.
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after
finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on
DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter
combine, added chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
Playable Discs
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Discs such as movies that can be pur-
chased or rented
Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format that can be purchased
CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio
titles, MP3, Window Media
TM
Audio or
JPEG files.
Notes:
• Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD+R/RW) disc
itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD+R/RW) discs
cannot be played on the unit.
• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in
malfunctions.
• Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or
DVD+R/RW) may not be playable.
• DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using
a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder
may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if
there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s
lens.
• If you record a disc using a personal computer,
even if it is recorded in a compatible format,
there are cases in which it may not play because
of the settings of the application software used to
create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)
• Multi session DVD containing windows Media
TM
Audio files may not be supported.
• Open session disc does not be supported.
• This unit does not support PC data.
• This unit does not support an unfinalized disc
with closed session.
Region code of the recorder
and DVDs
This recorder is designed and
manufactured for playback of
Region 1 encoded DVD software.
The region code on the labels of
some DVD discs indicates which type of the recorder
can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD
discs labeled 1 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.
Notes on DVDs
Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit
plays DVDs 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.
Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be
played on the unit.
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ALL
Introduction
Recommended recordable DVD discs
DVD+R
SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x)
TDK (4x)
Mitsubishi (4x, 8x)
Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x)
-
DVD+RW
SONY (2.4x)
TDK (2.4x)
Ricoh (2.4x)
HP (2.4x, 4x)
Philips (4x)
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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.
Copyright
• Recording equipment should be used only for
lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which
you are making a copy. Copying of copyright
material such as films or music is unlawful unless
permitted by a legal exception or consented to by
the rights owner.
• This product incorporates copyright protection
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.
Notice for Progressive Scan Use
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE
ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p
DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
Disc-related terms
DVD+R / DVD+RW
DVD +R is two different standard for recordable DVD
drives and discs. This format allows information to be
recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW is
two standard for re-writable media, meaning the DVD
content can be erased and re-recorded. Single-sided
discs can hold 4.7 GB and double-sided discs hold
twice as much.
MP3
MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital
audio files that yields very high near-CD quality.
Window Media
TM
Audio
Windows media audio file. A type of coding / decoding developed by Microsoft Corp.
JPEG
Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed
file format that allows you to save images with no
limit on the number of colors.
Title (DVD video discs only)
A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc.
For example the main feature could be title 1, a documentary describing how the film was made could be
title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3. Each title
is assigned a reference number enabling you to
locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD video discs only)
A chapter is a segment of a title such as a scene in a
film or one interview in a series. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate
the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.
Track
A distinct element of audiovisual information, such as
the picture or sound track for a specific language
(DVD), or a musical piece on a video or audio CD.
Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you
to locate the track you want. DVD discs allow one
track of video (with multiple angles) and several
tracks of audio.
About the Remote Control
Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of
the remote sensor.
Battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert two (R6/AA) size batteries with 3
and # aligned correctly.
Do not mix old and new batteries and never
mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.
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a POWER button and indicator
Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.
Lights green when the Recorder is turned on.
b Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
c OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
d Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
e EJECT (Z)
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
f INPUT 2
- VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
- S-VIDEO IN
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
g DV IN
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.
h DIRECT DUBBING
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).
i CHANNEL (V / v)
Scans up or down through memorized
channels.
j Display window
Shows the current status of the Recorder.
k Remote Sensor
Point the Recorder Remote Control here.
l DVD/VCR indicator
Indicates the active DVD or VCR deck.
m SOURCE
Toggles control between the DVD deck and the
VCR deck.
n RECORD (z)
Starts recording.
Press repeatedly to set the recording time
o PAUSE(X)
Pause playback or recording temporarily.
Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.
p STOP (x)
Stops playback.
q REW (
mm
)
- DVD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or track,
press twice in quick successions to go to previous
chapter or track. Press and hold button for about two
seconds to search backward.
- VCR: Rewinds the tape during the stop mode or for
fast backward picture search.
r PLAY (N)
To play back a disc or tape.
s F.FWD (
MM
)
DVD: Skip to next chapter or track. Press and hold for
two seconds for a fast forward search.
VCR: Advances the tape during the STOP mode or
for fast forward picture search.
Front Panel
Introduction
ab c d e
fghi j klmnopqrs
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Indicates the type of disc loaded.
Indicates repeat mode.
Indicates when the recorder is in
timer recording or a timer recording
is programmed.
The recorder is recording.
Programmed playback active.
Indicates current title.
A disc is inserted in the DVD deck.
A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR
deck.
Indicates that TV mode is active.
Indicates current chapter or track
number
Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or
VCR to DVD) dubbing is in
progress.
Indicates when the Recorder is
Locked.
Indicates when the Recorder is
playing
a tape in Hi-Fi.
Indicates a stereo broadcast is
being received.
Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL
broadcast is being received.
Indicates clock, total playing time,
elapsed time, remaining time, title
number, chapter/track number,
channel, etc.
SAP
ST
Hi-Fi
DUB
TRKCHP
TV
TTL
PRG
REC
AB
DVD
Function Display Window
DVD
PRG TTL TV TRKCHP DUB
Hi-Fi ST
SAP
AB
REC
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AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD) or
an audio channel (CD).
REW / FWD (m/M)
-
DVD: Search backward or forward.
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape
during the STOP mode, for fast
reverse/ forward picture search.
CHAPTER
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/
recording.
CLEAR
Removes a mark on the Marker
Search menu.
LIST/ DISC MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title
List or Playlist menu.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
Displays information of current status.
D.DUBBING
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to
DVD).
DVD
Select the Recorder’s function mode to
DVD.
OPEN/CLOSE
-Opens and closes the disc tray.
-Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
OK
Confirms menu selections.
CHILD LOCK
Locks/unlocks front panel buttons.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
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(POWER)
Turns Recorder ON and OFF.
PAUSE/STEP (X)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily.
Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback.
REPEAT
Selects play mode.
RECORD (z)
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to
set the recording time.
REC MODE
Selects the recording mode:
- DVD : SP, LP, EP or XP.
- VCR : SP or SLP.
RETURN (O)
- Removes the menu.
- Displays the menu of a video CD
with PBC.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
SYSTEM MENU
Accesses or removes the Setup menu.
w / ∑ (SKIP)
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter or track or
go to previous chapter or track.
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Title List or
Chapter List menu.
TIMER
Displays Timer Record menu.
TV/VIDEO
To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.
VCR
Select the Recorder’s function mode to
VCR.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
bBvV(left/right/up/down)
Selects menu options.
v/V: Selects a program.
Adjusts manually the tape’s picture
onscreen.
Remote Control
Introduction
LOCK function
The Lock feature disables the
front panel buttons to prevent
children from tampering with this
unit. Simply press CHILD LOCK
on the remote control to toggle
this feature on and off.
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a ANT.IN
Connect the antenna to this terminal.
b AC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
c AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR,
Camcorder).
d
AV OUT (VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right))
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
e COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO
OUT (Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
f
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio
inputs.
g Cooling fan
h RF. OUT
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
i S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
j COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
ab cdef g
hij
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.
Hookup and Settings
Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the
recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as
necessary for additional connection information.
Notes:
• Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
• Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.
• The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away from
each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
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Connecting an
Connecting an
Antenna
Antenna
or Cable TV
or Cable TV
aa
Antenna
:
Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and
identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm
coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked
ANT.IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flat
connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor
(not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANT.IN
jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the Recorder.
bb
Cable TV:
If your cable connection has no converter or
descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and
attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the Recorder. If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from the
wall jack to the IN connector on the converter, and a
coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the converter to the ANT.IN on your Recorder. This cable hookup
permits both TV and Recorder operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH
3 or 4).
2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable
output channel. (Example: CH3)
3. Select a channel using the cable converter.
Notes:
• With this connection, you cannot record one program
while viewing another.
• If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not
necessary to do Auto Channel Set.
Connections to your TV
Connections to your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your TV.
Rear of Recorder
Antenna Antenna
OR OR
a
b
Hookup and
Settings
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RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF.OUT jack on the Recorder to the
antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm
Coaxial Cable (R).
How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel
1. When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold
CHANNEL (V/v) on the front panel for more than
five seconds. [RF-03] or [RF-04] appears in the
display window.
2. Press CHANNEL (V/v) to change the RF output
channel (RF-03 or RF-04).
3. Tune the TV to this channel.
Video connection
Connect the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the
Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the
video cable supplied (V).
Note:
If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to
VIDEO.
S-Video connection
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to
the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional SVideo cable (S).
Component Video / Progressive Scan
connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s
progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr
cable (C).
Notes:
• Set Progressive Scan option to [ON] in the setup menu,
see page 20.
• Progressive Scan does not work with the RF,
Audio/Video or S-Video connections.
• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format,
the picture will appear scrambled.
• When you use Component Video signal, set the
Progressive Scan to [OFF] on the setup menu.
Audio connection
Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT
jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks
on the TV using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2).
Connection to an
Connection to an
Amplifier
Amplifier
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro
Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or
DVD/VCR 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) supplied.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Rear of Recorder
A X
R
L
AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT
Amplifier (Receiver)
COAXIAL
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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby
Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in
jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital
(COAXIAL X) audio cable.
2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital
output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 21).
Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2,
Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual
and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio
stream is selected.
Notes:
•
If the audio format of the digital output does not match the
capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a
strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped
with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
•To see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen 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.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to
Recorder
Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the
Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video
cables. (Refer to page 37 for [Recording from
External Components].)
Note:
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
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV
in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front
panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.
Note:
This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS
video decks.
Front of Recorder
Rear of Recorder
Hookup and
Settings
Front of Recorder
DV Digital Camcorder
IN/OUT
DV
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