Pioneer dvr-rt500, DVR-RT300 User Manual
DVD Recorder &VCR
DVR-RT500
DVR-RT300
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Operating Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may corrode
the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left un-used for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
• If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
GROUND
CLAMP
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
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DANGER
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
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.
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. When you find it
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
CAUTION – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period.
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UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
ATTENTION –
BLADE EXPOSURE.
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER
CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the
product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California and other governmental
entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
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PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVVERT.
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his product contains mercury. Disposal of this
material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV
please contact your local authorities or the Electronics
Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.
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SYSTEM INSTALLER’S AT TENTION TO ARTICLE 82040 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR
PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR,
SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE
BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE
ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
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Recording equipment and copyright: You may use
this product only to reproduce or copy materials for
which you own the copyright or have obtained
permission to copy from the copyright owner or for
which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce
or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have
obtained permission from the copyright owner or
otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy,
you may be violating the law, including copyright
law, and may be subject to payment of damages and
other remedies.
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MOISTURE CONDENSATION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS DVD/VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR
THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES
ON THE DVD/VCR.
WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?
When cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water
vapour in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This
is called moisture condensation.
MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;
• When you move this DVD/VCR from a cold to a warm place.
• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.
WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS;
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, set the STANDBY/ON
switch to ON and leave the unit at room temperature until
moisture condensation disappears. Depending on the
surrounding conditions, this may take from two or three hours.
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how
you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that
lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,
without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.
So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will
provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of
sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we
want you listening for a lifetime.
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.
TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE 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 MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM.
Location of the required Marking
The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
CERTIFICATION: COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE
STANDARD, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
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Contents
01 Before you start
Features ............................................................................. 8
Discs which can be played back ..................................... 9
Discs on which video can be recorded ........................ 10
Recording format ........................................................... 10
Disc playback in other players ...................................... 11
02 Controls and Displays
Front panel ...................................................................... 12
Rear panel....................................................................... 12
Display window .............................................................. 13
Remote control ............................................................... 14
Putting the batteries in the remote control ................. 15
Remote control basics ................................................... 15
Using the remote control .............................................. 15
Power Source ................................................................. 15
03 Connecting up
Antenna connection ...................................................... 16
CATV (CABLE TV) connections ..................................... 18
Connections with the TV or audio component ............ 20
04 Getting started
Auto clock setting / Setting the video channel ........... 22
SETUP MENU ................................................................. 23
Using the SETUP MENU ............................................... 23
Setting the language ..................................................... 24
OSD LANGUAGE ............................................................ 24
DVD MENU ..................................................................... 24
AUDIO ............................................................................. 24
SUBTITLE ........................................................................ 24
Setting the parental control .......................................... 25
Selecting parental control ............................................. 25
Temporarily cancelling parental control ...................... 25
Setting the clock ............................................................ 26
CLOCK (manually).......................................................... 26
AUTO CLOCK.................................................................. 26
STANDARD TIME (Time zone) ....................................... 26
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ............................................... 26
Setting the disc .............................................................. 27
REFORMAT ..................................................................... 27
NEW DISC FORMAT ...................................................... 27
FINALIZE ......................................................................... 28
PROTECT DISC ............................................................... 28
UNDO FINALIZE ............................................................. 28
DIMMER (Brightness of the display window) .............. 29
DISPLAY/CALL (Turning the screen display
“ON” or “OFF”) ............................................................... 29
Setting the screen .......................................................... 29
TV SCREEN ..................................................................... 29
STILL MODE .................................................................... 29
LINE1 INPUT / LINE2 INPUT ......................................... 30
Setting the image quality .............................................. 30
BRIGHTNESS ................................................................. 30
Setting the audio ............................................................ 30
DRC ................................................................................. 30
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT ............................................. 31
SAP (Second Audio Program) ...................................... 31
Setting the recording ..................................................... 31
INITIAL REC TO .............................................................. 31
INITIAL REC MODE ........................................................ 31
AUTO CHAPTER ............................................................. 31
INDEX PICTURE ............................................................. 31
Setting the channel ....................................................... 32
TV/CATV SELECT ............................................................ 32
AUTO CH MEMORY ....................................................... 32
ADD/DELETE (channels) ............................................... 32
Setting other items ........................................................ 32
JPEG INTERVAL.............................................................. 32
05 Playback
Playback procedure ....................................................... 33
Playback by selecting a title .......................................... 34
Checking media information ........................................ 35
Special playback ............................................................ 36
Fast forward playback .................................................... 36
Review playback ............................................................. 36
Still playback .................................................................. 36
Frame advance ............................................................... 36
Slow motion playback .................................................... 36
Locating a chapter or track ........................................... 36
Commercial skip / Locating a specific scene .............. 37
Repeat playback ............................................................. 38
One touch repeat ........................................................... 38
A-B repeat playback ....................................................... 38
Title, Chapter repeat playback ...................................... 38
Title selection / DVD menu ............................................ 39
Changing angles / Zooming .......................................... 40
Changing soundtrack language ................................... 41
Changing the subtitle language ................................... 41
The CD Track Info screen............................................... 42
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Playing back a selected track ....................................... 42
Random playback .......................................................... 43
Repeat playback of selected track ................................ 43
Repeat playback of all tracks ........................................ 43
Playing back programs .................................................. 43
Playing back track by specifying the time ................... 43
MP3/WMA*/JPEG playback .......................................... 44
Using the BROWSER screen ........................................ 44
When the file to be displayed is selected..................... 44
Playing back MP3/WMA files........................................ 45
Playing back JPEG files ................................................. 46
Progressive scan ............................................................ 47
Different scanning modes ............................................. 47
Loading and unloading a cassette tape ....................... 48
Loading ........................................................................... 48
Unloading ....................................................................... 48
Cassette tape playback .................................................. 49
Forward/Reverse picture search mode ........................ 49
Special playback ............................................................ 50
Picture search ................................................................ 50
Still picture ..................................................................... 50
Slow motion .................................................................... 50
Frame by frame picture ................................................. 50
Adjusting tracking condition ........................................ 50
Repeat playback ............................................................. 50
Commercial skip ............................................................ 50
To display VCR operation status ................................... 50
ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system.....
51
06 Recording
Read this before recording on disc .............................. 52
Recording a TV program ............................................... 54
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) ............................... 56
VCR Plus+
Timer recording .............................................................. 59
Stereo recording and playback ..................................... 62
®
programming system .............................. 57
Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................................ 66
Combining the title ........................................................ 68
Erasing a playlist ............................................................ 69
Editing an original title .................................................. 70
Adding a chapter mark .................................................. 70
Combining chapters ...................................................... 72
Changing an original title name ................................... 72
Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................................ 73
Erasing an original title ................................................. 74
Changing a disc name .................................................. 75
Using the keyboard screen ........................................... 76
08 Dubbing
Dubbing a tape onto a disc ........................................... 78
Dubbing a disc onto a tape ........................................... 79
Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlist .......... 79
Dubbing using other equipment .................................. 80
When a video is recorded using this unit .................... 80
09 Additional information
Language code list ......................................................... 81
Screen sizes and disc formats ...................................... 81
Glossary .......................................................................... 82
Error/Warning message list .......................................... 84
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 86
Handling discs ............................................................... 88
Storing discs ................................................................... 88
Damaged discs .............................................................. 88
Cleaning the pickup lens ............................................... 88
Handling video tapes ..................................................... 88
Storing video tapes ........................................................ 88
Video head cleaning ...................................................... 89
Moving the recorder ...................................................... 89
Hints on installation ...................................................... 89
Specifications ................................................................. 90
07 Editing
Editing the disc .............................................................. 63
Editing a playlist ............................................................. 64
Creating a playlist .......................................................... 64
Changing a title name ................................................... 65
Media mark
Each applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below.
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
: DVD-Video : DVD-R
: DVD-RW in VR mode : Audio CD and CD-R/CD-RW
: DVD-RW in Video mode : Video tape
TM
* WMA (Windows Media
Audio) compatibility
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
DVD-R
CD
VCR
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Chapter 1
Before you start
Features
Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but
you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings
using DVD-RW, DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition,
you can enjoy editing the programs you record.
Playback function
•A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound
When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant
devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround
sound.
• Playback the scene you want to see immediately
DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R
As DVD’s do not require rewinding like video tapes, you
can get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. A
variety of search functions allow you to find the scene
you wish to watch.
DVD-Video
• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
Edit function
• Editing recorded material without changing the
original titles
You can create a playlist based on the original titles. The
playlist won’t affect the original titles. If you erase the
playlist, the original titles remain. It is recommended to
create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles
from being erased accidentally.
• Chapter mark
You can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) the
original title. This function is useful when searching for
the scene you wish to watch that you have marked with
the Chapter mark function.
VR mode
VR mode
• Title menu
As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu,
you can find the title you want to play back quickly.
• The title list appears on finalized DVD-RW disc
(recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R disc.
• MP3/WMA/JPEG playback
MP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you can
display JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them as a
slide show.
•Progressive scan
DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R
This unit supports the progressive scanning system. If
your TV is equipped with component video input jacks
which support the progressive video input, you can
enjoy high quality picture.
VR mode Video mode DVD-R
CD
Recording function
•Timer recording
You can program the recorder to record up to 8
programs, up to a month in advance, using the
VCR Plus+® system
As well as single programs, you can specify daily or
weekly recordings, too.
*1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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VR mode Video mode DVD-R
*1
for easy programming if you want.
• Erasing scenes
You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created
playlist or the original titles.
• Combining titles
You can combine several original titles or playlists to a
separate playlist.
VR mode
VR mode
Dubbing function
• Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a tape
VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR
With just this one unit, you can dub however you like,
from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.
• Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting to
copy a “copy guarded” video tape or disc.
VCR
Discs which can be played back
In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such
as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label
surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot
guarantee playback. Even if such a disc can be played
back, we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality.
The DVD logo is a registered trademark.
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Recordable
No
No
Media type
DVD-Video
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1CPRM support
DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
Audio CD*
CD-R/CD-RW
* This unit is designed to playback music Compact
Discs (CD) that conform to the CD standard. CDs
that contain (copy-restriction) signals to protect
copyrights cannot be played back.
Older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may
reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. If you want to share
DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older
recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs.
The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorder
compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs.
Model
DVR-7000
DVR-810H/DVR-57H
DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H
1 Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. Unfinalized
VR mode and Video mode discs may not play.
2 Cannot read the CPRM information will show in the display
when you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback.
3 Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.
Playable
Yes
Yes
Region management information
This unit is designed and manufactured to support the
region management information that is recorded on a
DVD disc. If the region number written on the DVD disc
does not correspond to the region number of this unit,
this unit cannot play that disc.
• The region number of this unit is “1”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video discs marked with
labels containing “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1
Operating DVD-Video
• Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited
by the manufacturer, or some operation methods or
functions of the DVD-Video may be different from
the description in this manual.
• If you attempt an operation that is prohibited by
either the disc or the unit, a “
” mark will appear
on the TV monitor. For operations prohibited by the
disc, see the information that came with the disc.
• When the menu screen or the operation guide
appears during disc playback, follow the displayed
information.
Discs which cannot be played back
The discs listed below cannot be played back in general.
Even if one of these can be played back, it may not be
played back correctly. If a disc is played back by
mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the speakers
or may damage the hearing of those in hearing range.
Do not playback the discs listed below.
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CDG, Photo-CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA,
VCD, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM,
DVD+R/RW, DVD audio, etc.
The below DVD-Video may not be played back.
• DVD-Video that do not have the region number “1”
or “ALL”.
•PAL or SECAM DVD-Video.
•Prohibited or business-use DVD-Video.
CD-R/CD-RWs cannot be played back for the
following reasons.
• Compatibility of the disc and this unit.
• Compatibility of the disc and the recorder used.
• Unfinalized discs.
Do not playback the following discs. Playback of
these discs may cause a failure.
• Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed.
• Discs that have sticky areas left by adhesive tape.
• Special-shaped discs.
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be
playable in this unit due to the setting of the application
software used to create the disc. In these particular
instances, check with the software publisher for more
detailed information.
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Before you start
Discs on which video can be recorded
To record video with this unit, use the discs below:
Media type
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1CPRM support
DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0 /4x /8x)
DVD-RW
• The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000
times.
• Only the VR mode can be used for Ver.1.0 discs.
•With Ver.1.1/1.2 discs, you can record by selecting
the VR mode or Video mode.
• When you record in the VR mode, you can
repeatedly record and erase. By erasing
unnecessary titles, you effectively increase
remaining time.
• When you record in the Video mode, you can
record until the disc becomes full.
• When you use the Video mode, you can newly
record on the disc by formatting the disc. However,
if the disc is formatted, all the recorded contents
will be erased.
DVD-R
•You can record on the disc only in the Video mode.
•You can record until the disc becomes full.
•Finalizing the discs allows playback on other DVD
players. However, the finalized discs can no longer
be recorded.
• Discs can be recorded to repeatedly until they are
finalized.
Note
• There are some players that cannot playback discs
that were recorded with this unit. We cannot
guarantee the playback with other units.
• This unit cannot record on DVD-R and DVD-RW
discs that are 8 cm in diameter.
• This unit cannot record on CD-R or CD-RW.
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Recording format
This unit has two modes for formatting discs for
recording: VR mode and Video mode.
When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the
automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For
the disc format setting in this step, see page 27.)
VR mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-RW.
• In this mode, the discs can be recorded and edited
repeatedly.
• The disc recorded in this mode can be played back
with other DVD-RW-compatible players.
• When a Ver.1.1 CPRM or Ver. 1.2 disc is used, you
can record a “Copy Once” program (see page 53).
Video mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2).
• When you finalize the disc after recording, the disc
recorded with this unit can be played back with
other DVD players.
•Recording, editing or playback of an unfinalized
disc can be done only with this unit. However, there
is some limitation to editing operations.
• In this mode, you cannot record a “Copy Once”
program (see page 53).
• When you record a TV program of a bilingual
broadcast, only one of the audio modes can be
recorded. You have to select it.
Format modes that can be used each disc
The usable format depends on the media type as shown
in the below table.
Media type
DVD-RW
Ver.1.0
DVD-RW
Ver.1.1 and
1.2
DVD-R
Ver.2.0
(Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
Format
VR mode
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
Available functions
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
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Title/Chapter/Track
A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and
smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”.
A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A
number is allotted to each partition and these numbers
are called “title numbers”, “chapter numbers” or “track
numbers”.
DVD DISC
TITLE1 TITLE2
CHAPTER 1
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5
CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 1
Audio-CD
When recording in the VR mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title (1 chapter). However,
if you stop recording temporarily or erase scenes by
editing, the chapter will automatically be partitioned.
The interval between chapters can be specified. (See
page 31.)
When recording in the Video mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title. In recording,
chapters are set automatically. The interval between
chapters can be specified. (See page 31.)
Note
• The title, chapter and track are numbered, but
some discs may not record the numbers.
•Recording on DVD-R/RW in the Video mode is a
new standard approved at the 2000 DVD forum.
Conformity to this standard varies with each DVD
player manufacturer. Some models of DVD player
or DVD-ROM drive, therefore, will not playback
recorded videos.
Disc playback in other players
A disc recorded in this unit can be finalized. The disc
can be played back in other players that can playback
DVD-RW and DVD-R.
For more information on finalization, see “FINALIZE” in
“Setting the disc” (page 28).
When recording in the VR mode
Even if a disc recorded in the VR mode is finalized, you
can record or edit by cancelling the finalization. (See
“UNDO FINALIZE” on page 28.)
When you playback the disc with another player, make
sure that the DVD player supports DVD-RW and bears
the following mark.
When recording in the Video mode
When a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalized, it
cannot be recorded onto any more. Therefore, before
finalization, be sure to perform all desired recording.
After finalization, a title list that can be used by the DVD
player is automatically created.
Note
• The finalization process may require from a few
minutes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type
and the amount of free space on the disc.
•A DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 recorded in the Video mode
cannot be recorded or edited after finalization, but
if you format the disc by erasing all the content, you
can again record on this disc.
•A finalized disc may not play because of the
condition of the DVD or the compatibility with the
player used for playback.
• Some players may not playback the discs recorded
with this unit. We cannot guarantee the playback
using other players.
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Controls and displays
Chapter 2
Controls and displays
Front panel
VCR indicator
IR Remote senser
FF (Fast Forward) button
Disc tray REC button
PLAY buttonCassette Loading Slot
DVD indicator
STANDBY/ON
button
DVD/VCR common
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO
IN (LINE 2) jacks
Rear panel
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AC power cord
Display window
VCR/DVD button
VCR EJECT button
DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL
FAN
Make sure that when installed
the fan is not obstructed.
AUDIO OUT jack
STOP button
OPEN/CLOSE buttonDVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jack
DVD COMPONENT
OUT jacks
DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack
DVD S-VIDEO
OUT jack
DVD AUDIO (L/R)
OUT jacks
CHANNEL –/+ buttons
REW (Rewind) button
RF OUT jack
RF IN jack
DVD S-VIDEO
IN (LINE 1) jack
DVD/VCR common
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO
IN (LINE 1) jacks
DVD/VCR common
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT
acks
Controls and displays
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Display window
No. Display Description
1
P
XP/SP/LP/SLP
SP/SLP
2
CD
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD
DVD-R
DVD-RW
VR
VCR
10:00
3
01H00M00S
C 36CH
2CH
TRK 002
PM
L1/L2
Err
4
Lights during video tape playback.
Video tape is temporarily stopped.
Lights during video tape recording.
Progressive scanning mode.
Timer recording display.
4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
2 VCR recording modes. SP or SLP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
Appears when a CD is inserted.
Appears when a CD-R is inserted.
Appears when a CD-RW is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-Video is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-R is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-RW is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted. When the disc is set to video mode, VR does not appear.
Appears when the tuner built into this unit is selected. When you press TV/VCR, VCR disappears.
Video tape is in the unit.
Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes).
Counter display in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD.
CATV channel display.
TV channel display.
Track number display for CD.
Display for afternoon (out in the morning).
The external input channel (L1 or L2) display.
Error display.
Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Flashes in auto resume.
DVD or CD is temporarily stopped.
Lights during DVD recording.
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4
P
1 3
Note
• Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed.
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Controls and displays
Remote control
1STANDBY/ON (page 22)
Turns power on/off.
2 VCR EJECT (page 48)
Ejects the cassette tapes.
3 DVD OPEN/CLOSE (page 33)
Opens or closes the tray.
4 DVD/VCR (page 78, 79)
Switches to operation between VCR
and DVD.
5 0-9
Use for direct TV channel selection of
TV (page 54); setting the input (page
37, 76); entering a password (page
25); entering a Pluscode for VCR
Plus+ timer programming (page 58).
6 TIMER REC (page 59, 61)
Sets the unit to start recording at a
preset time.
7 INPUT SELECT (page 80)
Switches between the external
inputs.
8 VCR Plus+ (page 58)
Display the VCR Plus+ program
screen.
9 RETURN (page 23, 45)
Closes the menu window.
10 CLEAR/CANCEL
Cancels input data in the setting
mode (page 25); deletes the timer
recording program (page 59, 61).
11 TITLE MENU/TOP MENU (page 34,
39, 42, 64)
Selects titles of a DVD disc.
12 CH +/– (page 54)
Use to select TV channels.
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(page 23, 33, 37, 60)
Up/down cursor buttons
13 TRK +/– (page 50)
Use to adjust the VCR manual
playback tracking.
/
(page 33, 37, 60)
Left/right cursor buttons
14 ENTER/SELECT (page 23, 33, 37, 58,
60)
Use to select menu options.
15 DVD MENU (page 39)
Displays the menu of the DVD disc.
16 SETUP (page 23, 58, 60)
Displays the setup menu.
17 STOP (page 33, 49, 55)
Stops playback or recording.
18 PLAY (page 33, 49)
Starts playback.
19 PAUSE/STILL (page 36, 50)
Pauses recording or playback (press
again to restart).
20 SKIP
Skips forward or back chapters.
21 INDEX –
Searches for INDEX marks on a tape
22 REW/SEARCH – (page 36, 49, 50)
Rewind/review playback
23 F.FWD/SEARCH + (page 36, 49, 50)
Fast forward/forward search playback
24 ONE TOUCH REPEAT (page 38)
Repeats playback of the last 10
seconds of video.
25 CM SKIP (page 37, 50)
Skips commercial breaks.
/
(page 36)
/ +
(page 51)
26 SLOW (page 36, 50)
Starts slow motion playback.
27 REC (page 54, 56, 80)
Starts recording.
28 REC MODE/SPEED (page 54, 56)
Selects the recording mode.
29 DUBBING (page 78)
Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR.
30 AUDIO/AUDIO SELECT
Switches sound between mono and
stereo (page 62); changes the
language of the DVD (page 41).
31 DISPLAY/CALL (page 35, 51)
Displays VCR or DVD operation
status.
32 ZOOM (page 40)
33 REPEAT A-B (page 38)
Repeats playback between A and B.
34 ZERO RETURN (page 51)
Stops the tape when the counter
reaches 00H00M00S.
35 COUNTER RESET (page 51)
Resets the counter to 00H00M00S.
36 ANGLE (page 40)
Changes the DVD playback angle.
37 SUBTITLE (page 41)
Selects subtitles of the DVD disc.
38 ATR (page 50)
Digital auto tracking for VCR
playback.
39 PLAY MODE (page 37)
Selects the playback mode.
40 REPEAT (page 38, 50)
Selects the repeat playback mode.
41 CLOCK/COUNTER (page 51)
Changes the front panel display
mode.
42 TV/VCR (page 22, 55)
Switches input between the TV and
VCR.
43 PROGRESSIVE (page 47)
Activates the progressive scanning
mode.
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Controls and displays
Putting the batteries in the remote
control
1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of
the remote control.
2 Insert two AAA/R03 batteries into the battery
compartment following the indications (+,–) inside the
compartment.
3 Close the cover.
• The
/
/
screen menu system.
•You can directly access specific channels using
numeric keys.
• Each press of DVD/VCR, switches the screen
between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR
screen (VCR mode).
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are also used to navigate on-
Using the remote control
Keep in mind the following when using the remote
control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
•Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit's
remote sensor.
•Remote controllers for different devices can
interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for
other equipment located close to this unit.
•Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in
the operating range of the remote.
• Use within the operating range and angle, as
shown.
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Note
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as
leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:
• Don't mix new and old batteries together.
• Don't use different kinds of battery togetheralthough they may look similar, different batteries
may have different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each
battery match the indications in the battery
compartment.
•Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going
to be used for a month or more.
• Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be
recharged; they can overheat ant rupture. (Follow
battery manufacturer’s directions.)
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction's rules that apply in your country
or area.
Remote control basics
•Press STANDBY/ON to turn the DVD/VCR on or off.
•Press CH + or CH – to move through the channels
one channel at a time.
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30
15ft
Power Source
TO USE AC POWER SOURCE
Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on
AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz
polarized AC outlet.
Note
• Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than
the specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached
power cord only.
• If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the
blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an
electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
• If you cause a static discharge when touching the
unit and the unit fails to function, simply unplug
the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. The
unit should return to normal operation.
and Blade
AC OutletWider Hole
Polarized AC Cord Plug
(One blade is wider than the other.)
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Connecting up
Chapter 3
Connecting up
Important
• Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and
unplugged from the wall outlet.
Antenna connection
If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to
page 18 for the proper connections.
ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION
The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and
connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an
antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with
75 Ω coaxial cable
1
DVD/VCR
75 Ω coaxial cable
Separate UHF and VHF antennas
3
VHF
• If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 Ω twin lead
(flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 Ω inputs
and one 75 Ω output.
UHF
300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire
2
Note
75/300 Ω input
75 Ω output
(not supplied)
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with
300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire
Combiner
Matching transformer
DVD/VCR
300 Ω twin lead (flat)
wire
DVD/VCR
300 Ω input
75 Ω output
(not supplied)
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75 Ω coaxial cable
Connecting up
DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION
After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.
Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the
connection diagram.
This DVD/VCR has a single 75 Ω output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antenna inputs
(numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception.
Note
• If a UHF or VHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the “TV” mode.
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TV with single 75 Ω UHF/VHF antenna input
1
RF antenna cable (supplied)
To DVR/VCR
TV with 300 Ω UHF and 75 Ω VHF antenna inputs
2
RF antenna cable (supplied)
To DVR/VCR
TV with 300 Ω UHF and 300 Ω VHF antenna inputs
3
RF antenna cable (supplied)
To DVR/VCR
Splitter
75 Ω input
75/300 Ω outputs
(not supplied)
Splitter
75 Ω input
300 Ω outputs
(not supplied)
TV
TV
TV
Note
• If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 Ω inputs
and one 75 Ω output.
Note
•A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to
the DVD/VCR properly.
•For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an
outdoor type antenna is required.
• If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.
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Connecting up
CATV(CABLE TV) connections
Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription chan-
nels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable
company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a
special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
Allows
DVD/VCR
1
Incoming cable
2
DVD/VCR
Converter/
descrambler
Incoming cable
Note
•To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR
tuner must be tuned to the converter output
channel, usually channel 3 or 4.
TV
TV
•Recording of
nonscrambled channels.
• Use of the programmable
timer.
•Recording of one channel
while watching another.
Allows
•Recording of channels
through the converter box
(scrambled and unscrambled).
• Using the programmable
timer to record only the
channel selected at the
converter box.
Prevents
•Recording one channel
while watching another.
• Using the DVD/VCR tuner
to select channels.
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3
Incoming
cable
Note
• If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into
the DVD/VCR, the converter must be set to the video
channel output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).
Note
• Whenever a converter/descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to the
output of the converter/descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.
DVD/VCR
Converter/
descrambler
TV
•Recording of
nonscrambled channels.
• Use of the programmable
timer.
•Recording an unscrambled channel while
watching any channel
selected at the converter
box.
Prevents
•Recording scrambled
channels.
Connecting up
Important
• Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the “CATV” mode.
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled
programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult
your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are
many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
Allows
4
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Converter/
descrambler
DVD/VCR
A/B switch
TV
•Recording of one channel
while watching another.
• Using the programmable
timer to record only the
channel selected at the
converter box.
•Recording of all channels
through the converter box.
Prevents
•Watching scrambled
channels while recording
another channel.
• Using the DVD/VCR tuner
to select channels.
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Incoming
cable
6
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Converter/descrambler
Splitter
Converter/
descrambler
DVD/VCR
A/B switch
DVD/VCR
A/B switch
TV
TV
Allows
•Recording of
nonscrambled channels.
•Recording of one channel
while watching another.
•Watching premium
channels through the
converter while recording
nonscrambled channels.
• Using the programmable
timer.
Prevents
•Recording scrambled
channels.
Allows
•Recording of all channels
through the converter box.
•Recording a scrambled or
unscrambled channel
while watching another
(scrambled or
unscrambled) channel.
• Using the programmable
timer to record only the
channel selected at the
converter box.
Prevents
• Using the DVD/VCR tuner
to select channels.
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Connecting up
Connections with the TV or audio component
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent
on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the
location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
Connect to a TV with Audio/Video output
You can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV.
Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cable.
Video output
DVD/VCR
Audio (L) output
Audio (R) output
To Video input
Audio/video cable
(supplied)
To Audio (R) input
To Audio (L) input
TV
Connect to a TV with S-Video output (for DVD/CD playback)
If your TV has an S-Video input, you can get higher quality by connecting it with the S-Video output of the unit using
an S-Video cable (not supplied) instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the video output jack of the unit.
DVD audio (L) output
DVD/VCR
DVD audio (R) output
To Audio (L) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
S-Video cable (not supplied)
S-Video output
To Audio (R) input
TV
To S-Video input
Connect to a TV with Component video output (for DVD/CD playback)
You can enjoy the highest quality picture by connecting the unit’s component video out jacks to the component
video input jacks of your TV, with component video cables (not supplied).
DVD audio (L) output
DVD/VCR
Component
video output
To Audio (L) input
To Audio (R) input
TV
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Audio cable (not supplied)
DVD audio (R) output
Component video cable
(not supplied)
To Component
video input
Note
• When connecting to a TV using the video or S-Video jack, make sure that the progressive indicator on the display
window is not lit. If it is lit, the video and S-Video outputs do not feed the correct signals and you cannot see any
picture. To turn off the progressive indicator, make the progressive scanning mode inactive (see page 47).
• If the component video input jacks on a TV are the BNC type, use an adapter to convert the RCA jacks from the
component video cables to BNC (not supplied).
Connecting up
Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output
You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier.
Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier.
DVD/VCR
Audio (L) output
Audio cable (not supplied)
Audio (R) output
Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround (for DVD/CD playback)
If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems such
as Dolby Digital and DTS by using the optical or coaxial digital output.
Use this connection to connect an:
• AV amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital
decoder
• AV amplifier with built-in *DTS decoder
Note
•You may connect to a TV with a component video
cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied)
instead of a video cable (not supplied).
Stereo Amplifier
To Audio (R) inputTo Audio (L) input
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DVD/VCR
Coaxial digital
audio output
Video output
Video cable (not supplied)
Coaxial digital
cable (not supplied)
To Video intput
TV
AV Amplifier with
built-in decoder
Connecting the optical digital cable (for DVD/CD playback)
You may connect to an AV Amplifier with an optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of a coaxial digital
cable.
When you connect the optical digital cable (not supplied), remove the dust protection cap from the rear panel.
When not using the optical digital cable, attach the dust protection cap to protect against dust.
Note
• The DVD OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AUDIO L/R, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT) are useful only for
DVD section. The VHS signal is output only from the composite jacks (DVD/VCR OUTPUT) and UHF/VHF
OUT.
• When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS to ON on the AV
amplifier. If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
• Caution for the optical digital audio output connector: Do not connect to an amplifier (with an optical digital input
connector) which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may
cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.
• If you use an optical or a coaxial connection, when you play a DVD-RW (VR mode) which was recorded from a
bilingual broadcast, you can only hear the audio mode that was selected when it was recorded. See page 10.
• DTS audio will be output only from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL output. To hear DTS audio, DTS-Decoder is necessary.
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, only noise will be heard from the speakers or analogue stereo outputs.
• Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the unit.
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Chapter 4
Getting started
Auto clock setting
Preparation:
You must connect the antenna or cable before connecting the AC cord to the power source.
Wait 30 minutes with the power turned off, after the
antenna or cable is connected, for the auto clock
feature to activate.
After the clock is set automatically, you may have to set
the time zone and daylight saving time. (See page 26.)
Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR after the
auto clock operation completed.
• When shipped from the factory, the “AUTO CLOCK”
option is set to “ON” position.
• If you turn the DVD/VCR on during auto clock
setting, the clock is not set.
•After a power failure or disconnection of the power
plug, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, wait
30 minutes before turning the DVD/VCR on.
•With cable box connection, if the auto clock setting
is unsuccessful, select the PBS channel carrying
the XDS information, then turn the DVD/VCR off.
After 30 minutes, turn the DVD/VCR on.
• If the clock is not set automatically, set the clock
manually. (See page 26.)
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• If the unit does not operate properly, or there is
no key operation from the unit and/or the
remote control: Static electricity, etc., may affect
the operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once,
then connect it again.
Setting the video channel
To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or
to watch a program selected by the VCR’s channel
selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video
channel).
When a TV is connected with the 75 Ω coaxial cable
only:
1Press and hold 3 or 4 on the remote control for 3
seconds in the standby mode to select CH 3 or 4.
The selected channel number will flash on the
display for about 4 seconds.
2Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the channel selected in step 1.
3Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR.
4Press TV/VCR to select the VCR position.
The VCR indicator will appear in the display.
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5 Select any channel to receive a TV station in
your area.
The channel number will appear on the screen for about
4 seconds.
For a push-button TV tuner
If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot
be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4
channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, playback a
prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp
color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to
your TV owner’s manual for details.
Note
• When shipped from factory, the video channel
is set to CH 3.
SETUP MENU
The SETUP MENU consists of several menus where you
can make various settings concerning language, audio
functions, and images. In addition, this menu includes a
clock, channel and other things that require setting just
after purchase.
For details of each menu, see the corresponding section
in this chapter.
Using the SETUP MENU
The following example shows the basic setting procedure of the SETUP MENU. The remote control keys that
operate the SETUP MENU are displayed at the bottom of
the screen.
1Press SETUP while the DVD and video tape is
stopped.
The SETUP MENU screen will appear.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
SELECT
ENTER/
SELECT
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
2Press or to select the desired menu and
press ENTER.
The submenu screen of the selected menu will appear.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
CLOCK
DISC SETUP
OTHER
3Press or to select the desired submenu and
press ENTER.
The screen for the selected submenu will appear.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
OSD LANGUAGE
AV SETUP
DVD MENU
AUDIO
REC SETUP
SUBTITLE
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
Note
•For items that require different operations from the
basic setting procedure, the setting procedure is
described in each individual section.
• The item which is indicated by green color cannot
be selected.
4Press or to select the desired item you
want, and press ENTER.
Selectable items will be listed.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
OSD LANGUAGE
AV SETUP
DVD MENU
AUDIO
REC SETUP
SUBTITLE
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
OTHER
---AUTOMATIC
OFF
5Press or to select the desired item and press
ENTER.
This completes the setting procedure.
•To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
•To close the SETUP MENU, press SETUP.
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Setting the language
You can choose the language of the menu screen, DVD
menu, DVD audio and subtitles.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “LANGUAGE” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For
the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
OSD LANGUAGE
AV SETUP
DVD MENU
AUDIO
REC SETUP
SUBTITLE
CH SETUP
OTHER
SELECT
ENTER/
SELECT
LANGUAGE
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The language you have selected will play if it is
recorded on the disc.
ORIGINAL
The unit will select the first priority language of each
disc.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before
pressing ENTER, input the language code by using
the numeric keys. (See the Language code list on
page 81). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
Note
• If the selected language is not recorded on the
disc, the first-priority language is selected.
OSD LANGUAGE
You can set the language for on screen display.
Select “OSD LANGUAGE” and select the language from
the list below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
DVD MENU
When several menu languages are recorded on a DVD,
you can select the language to be used for the DVD
menu.
Select “DVD MENU” and select the language from the
list below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The selected language is the first priority menu
language.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before
pressing ENTER, input the language code by using
the numeric keys. (See the Language code list on
page 81). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
AUDIO
When several audio languages are recorded on a DVD,
you can select the audio language to be played back.
The selected language remains in effect after the power
is turned off or the disc is replaced.
Select “AUDIO” and select the audio language from the
list below.
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SUBTITLE
When several subtitles languages are recorded on DVD,
you can select the language to be used for the subtitles.
The selected language remains in effect after the power
is turned off or the disc is replaced.
Select “SUBTITLE” and select the menu language from
the list below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The subtitle is displayed with the selected language
if it is recorded on the disc.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before
pressing ENTER, input the language code by using
the numeric keys. (See the Language code list on
page 81). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
AUTOMATIC
• The unit will automatically select the same lan-
guage in the AUDIO setting.
• When the unit selects the same language as the
AUDIO setting, the subtitles will not appear during
playback.
• When you do not use the same language as the
AUDIO setting, the subtitles will appear during
playback.
OFF
Subtitles do not appear.
Note
• If the selected language is not recorded on the
disc, the first-priority language is selected.
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Setting the parental control
Some discs are specified as not suitable for children.
This unit can prevent playback of such discs.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “PARENTAL” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
SELECT
ENTER/
SELECT
Selecting parental control
Select “PARENTAL” and select the parental control level.
If the recorder is set to a lower level than the disc, it will
require you to enter a password before the disc will play.
To lock the selected parental control level
1To lock the selected parental control level, press
or to select “PASSWORD”.
2 Use the numeric keys to input a 4-digit password.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
• Be sure to remember this number!
3Press ENTER.
1234
change to
To cancel the locked parental control level
1 Select “PASSWORD” shown in step 1 of the
above section and use the numeric keys to input
the password.
2Press ENTER.
The locked mark “
mark “ ”.
Then, you can change the parental control level, or
enter a new password.
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
PARENTAL
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
CLOCK
PARENTAL
DISC SETUP
OTHER
09
INPUT NO.
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
----
CLEAR/
CANCEL
- - - -
OFF
DELETE
” will change to an unlocked
Note
• The selected level will apply to operations executed
after this.
• The unit cannot restrict playback of some discs.
• Some discs may not be encoded with specific
rating level information though its disc jacket says
“adult”. Parental control will not work with those
discs.
• Do not forget the password. If you forget the
password, contact customer service.
Temporarily cancelling parental control
Parental control can temporarily be cancelled with
some DVDs.
1 Playback a DVD. (See page 33.)
2 If the DVD disc has been designed to temporarily cancel the rating level, the screen that follows
the “READING” screen will change. If you select
“YES” with the ENTER, the message “YOUR DISC
EXCEEDS THE PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL 1.” (for
example) will then appear.
YOUR DISC EXCEEDS THE PARENTAL
CONTROL LEVEL 1.
PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL
CANCEL PICTURE
3 If you wish to cancel the set rating level temporarily, select “PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL” with or
, then press ENTER. If the password has been
selected, the password input screen will appear.
Alternatively, if the password has not been set, playback
will commence. If you don’t know (or have forgotten) the
password, select “CANCEL PICTURE”.
The setting screen will disappear. Press OPEN/CLOSE to
remove the disc.
4 Use the numeric keys to input the password.
•To interrupt the input process, press RETURN.
5Press ENTER.
6 Playback will commence if the entered password was correct.
Note
• This temporary cancellation of the rating level will
remain active until the disc is ejected.
When the disc is ejected, the original rating level
will be set again automatically.
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Setting the clock
The clock is set to the correct time automatically, but it
can also be set manually. The clock can be set for
daylight saving time and time zone.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “CLOCK” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
CLOCK (manually)
You can manually set the date, year and present time
with the remote control.
Ex.: Setting the clock to “10:20AM” October, 30th, 2004.
1 Select “CLOCK” and press ENTER.
/01/04 12:00AM 01
2 Select the desired items using or (month,
date, year, hour, minute and AM/PM) then press
ENTER.
3Press or to set the value of the selected
item.
•For the minutes, press or once to set the time
minute by minute, or hold down either of buttons
for several seconds to set the time in 10-minute
intervals.
10/30/04 10:20AM
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the date, year and
present time, and press ENTER. The SETUP MENU
will close.
This completes clock time setting.
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STANDARD TIME (Time zone)
In the rare event that you live within the broadcast range
of two stations in two different time zones, the DVD/VCR
may recognize the wrong station for the auto clock set.
To correct the situation:
Select “STANDARD TIME” and select the time zone from
the list below.
Selectable time zones and correction times
ATLANTIC: GMT – 4 hours
(GMT: Greenwich Mean Time)
EASTERN: GMT – 5 hours
CENTRAL: GMT – 6 hours
MOUNTAIN: GMT – 7 hours
PACIFIC: GMT – 8 hours
ALASKA: GMT – 9 hours
HAWAII: GMT – 10 hours
AUTOMATIC: AUTO SET
Note
• When shipped from the factory, the “TIME ZONE” is
set to “AUTOMATIC”.
•After making the auto clock setting, in some cases
the clock may display another time zone. You can
correct the clock by selecting your time zone
setting above.
• When the clock is not set or you set the clock
manually, the time zone setting is not available.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
You can set the clock to daylight saving time automatically or manually.
To select daylight saving time, select “DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME” and select “ON”, while to cancel the
daylight saving time, select “OFF”.
ON: For manual setting (forward 1 hour)
OFF: For manual setting (back 1 hour)
AUTOMATIC: For automatic setting (read XDS in
the signal)
AUTO CLOCK
You can automatically set the clock by turning “ON” the
AUTO CLOCK function.
When you want to set the auto clock function to “OFF”,
select “AUTO CLOCK”, press ENTER and select “OFF”
from the list.
For more information see page 22.
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• When you want to set daylight saving time, on the
first Sunday in April you set it to “ON”, and on the
last Sunday in October you set it to “OFF”.
• When shipped from the factory, the “DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME” option is set to “AUTOMATIC”.
• When the clock is not set, the daylight saving time
setting is not available.
• When there is no daylight saving time in your area,
always select “OFF”.
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Setting the disc
You can format, protect, or finalize a disc.
Preparation:
•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “DISC SETUP” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For
the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the
SETUP MENU” on page 23.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
REFORMAT AS DVD VIDEO
AV SETUP
REFORMAT AS DVD VR
NEW DISC FORMAT
REC SETUP
FINALIZE
CH SETUP
PROTECT DISC
OTHER
UNDO FINALIZE
SELECT
ENTER/
SELECT
REFORMAT
You can format a recorded DVD-RW.
Check the content of the disc before format. If you
format the disc, the recorded content of the disc will be
erased.
To format a DVD in the Video mode, select “REFORMAT
AS DVD VIDEO”, and to format it in the VR mode, select
“REFORMAT AS DVD VR”.
The screen below will appear.
DISC SETUP
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
PROCEED
PROCEED
VR
PROCEED
OFF
PROCEED
NEW DISC FORMAT
If you insert an unused disc, the disc is automatically
formatted.
If you use the DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2), you can select the
mode to be used for automatic format.
Select “NEW DISC FORMAT” and select the mode from
the list below.
VR: Format the disc in the VR mode.
VIDEO:Format the disc in the Video mode.
When you insert an unused disc, the following message
screen will appear.
NEW DISC FORMAT
START CANCEL
• When you select “START” and press ENTER,
formatting will start. The screen below will appear.
INITIALIZING DISC
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
normal TV screen will appear.
REFORMAT
START CANCEL
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, format
will start. The screen below will appear.
REFORMAT
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
DISC SETUP screen will appear.
Note
•You cannot reformat Ver. 1.0 DVD-RW and DVD-R.
•You cannot reformat a disc if the disc protection is
“ON”.
In such a case, be sure to cancel the disc protection (see page 28) before formatting.
Note
• If a recorded disc has scratches or contamination
on it, the “NEW DISC FORMAT” screen may appear.
If this happens, select “CANCEL”.
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FINALIZE
To play a DVD disc recorded on this unit you must
finalize the disc to insure compatibility with other DVD
players. In addition if you are using a DVD-RW disc you
must record in Video mode.
When “FINALIZE” is selected, the screen below will
appear.
FINALIZE
START CANCEL
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, final-
ization will start. The screen below will appear.
FINALIZING
PLEASE WAIT
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
DISC SETUP screen will appear.
Note
• During the finalization the cursor will move
repeatedly. When the finalization finished, “DISC
FINALIZED” will appear.
• The finalization process may require a few minutes
to about 1 hour according to disc type or the
amount of free space on the disc.
•You can record or edit a finalized DVD-RW (in VR
mode) by cancelling the finalizing, but you cannot
do these operations with a DVD-RW (Video mode),
or with a DVD-R.
•For a DVD-RW (in VR mode) which was finalized by
another unit, you can record or edit on this unit by
cancelling the finalization.
•You cannot playback a disc recorded on VR mode
on a unit that does not support DVD-RW.
• Even if you finalize a disc in the Video mode, the
disc cannot be played back in some DVD players.
•A DVD-R disc cannot be named after it is finalized.
PROTECT DISC
You can protect a disc to prevent the content recorded
on it from being erased, edited or re-recorded.
Only DVD-RW (in VR mode) can be protected.
Select “PROTECT DISC” and select “ON” to protect the
disc.
To cancel the disc protection, select “OFF”.
UNDO FINALIZE
You can cancel the finalization of a finalized DVD-RW (in
VR mode).
You cannot cancel the finalization for discs other than
above. You can record or edit on a disc whose finalization has been cancelled.
Select “UNDO FINALIZE”, and the screen below will
appear.
UNDO FINALIZE
START CANCEL
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, the
cancelling finalization will start. The screen below
will appear.
UNFINALIZING
PLEASE WAIT
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
DISC SETUP screen will appear.
Note
• During the cancelling finalization the cursor will
move repeatedly.
• The cancelling finalization process may require a
few minutes to about 1 hour according to disc type
or the amount of free space on the disc.
• When the disc’s finalization cannot be cancelled,
you cannot select “UNDO FINALIZE”.
You can turn the display window and screen
display “ON” or “OFF”.
Preparation:
•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “OTHER” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
ENTER/
SELECT
SELECT
LANGUAGE
OTHER
PARENTAL
DIMMER
CLOCK
DISPLAY/CALL
DISC SETUP
OTHER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
AUTOMATIC
ON
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