Samsung DVD-R129-XAA User Manual

Instruction Manual

DVD-R129

www.samsung.com

AK68-01174A-00

Warning

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER

Getting Started

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : DVD RECORDERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

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.

Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized

changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

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This unit can be used only where the power

NOTE

supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

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This DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD Recorder, the DVD Recorder cannot play the disc.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTIONS

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond. 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. FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

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Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

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 groundingtype 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.

12) 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.

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 a 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.

• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

• Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long periods of time.

• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Disc Handling

• Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD Recorder may be damaged.

Holding discs

• Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R

• Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1 where available). Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVD-R discs.

DVD-Video, CD

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Handling Cautions

• Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off.

• Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder.

• Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.

Cautions on handling discs

• Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.

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• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.

• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.)

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

• Do not load warped or cracked discs.

Getting Started

Disc Storage

Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.

• Do not keep under direct sunlight.

• Keep in a cool ventilated area.

• Store vertically.

• Keep in a clean protection jacket.

• If you move your DVD Recorder suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. When this occurs, do not connect the plug to the power outlet. Wait for two hours, then insert the disc and try to playback again. It will work properly when condensation has evaporated.

Disc Specifications

DVD-Video

• Only MP3 files with the ".mp3", ".MP3" extension can be used.

• For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit Rates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut in out.

• Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders.

JPEG CD-R/-RW

• Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can be used.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders.

• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

Using CD-R/-RW

• Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back.

• If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience a delay in the early playback time, and all recorded files may not play.

• Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-R/-RW media from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs.

• A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135minutes of images, 8-language audio and 32 subtitle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby 3D surround sound, allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in the comfort of your own home.

• When switching from the first layer to the second layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there may be momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

• Once a DVD-R/-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

Audio CD

• An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded

• Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. The unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CDRW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-R/-RW

MP3 CD-R/-RW

• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back

DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording

• Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

•You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs before finalizing.

•When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is erased or not.

• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.

• This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.

• Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of recording.

• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.

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DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording

• Recording and playback can be performed on DVDRW discs in both the Video and VR Modes.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode or Video mode is finalized, you cannot perform addtional recording.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

• In both modes, playback can be performed before and after finalization, but additional recording, deleting and editing can not be performed after finalization.

• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be careful when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost.

•ADVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when first initialized.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a

DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.

- A disc that is recorded in this mode will not play in standard DVD players.

• DVD-RW (Video mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized.

- If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a different maker’s recorder but has not been finalized, it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback

• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that come without cartridges.

•You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues.

• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0. discs can be played in this unit.

• For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.

Protection

COPY PROTECTION

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Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods 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.

This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the contents of your discs, as described below.

• Program-protected: See page 73 “Locking a Title”

• Disc-protected: See page 85 “Disc Protection”

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DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product.

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For more information on DVD recording compatibility, consult your DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.

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If poor quality DVD-RW/DVD-R discs are used, your recordings may fail.

Do not use the following discs!

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product. [Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVDRAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R. DVD+R/+RW cannot record, but the finalized +R/+RW can be played. For a DVD-R/DVD-RW disc, which has been recorded in Video Mode on another component, it can play only when finalized.

• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No disc." or "Please check the regional code." will be displayed.

• If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

Disc compatibility

• A 8X speed DVD+RW or above disc can be played, but can not be recorded.

• Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit.

• The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording & playback quality can be downloaded from our web site. (Download Center at www.samsung.com)

• If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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Getting Started

Contents

Getting Started

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Handling Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Maintenance of Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Disc Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Disc Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disc Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Before Reading the Instruction Manual . . . . . . . . . .9

How to use the DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting & Setting UP

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna cable . . . . . . . . .15

Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable box . . . . . .15

Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder + TV : Cable box

with many scrambled channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Antenna + DVD Recorder + Cable box +TV : Cable box

with a few scrambled channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting to a Video input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting to an S-video input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting to Component video input jacks(Y,PB,PR) 20

Step 3 : Connecting the Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog

input jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital

input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 4 : Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB)

or DVD Player to the AV 1 IN jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 IN jacks . . . . . . .25

Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 5 : Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .27

System Setup

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

1. OSD Language Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

2. Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

3. Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

4. Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

5. Setting Up the TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

System Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

CM Skip Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

EP Mode Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Automatic Chapter Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Quick Recording Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Video (Display) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Recording

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Recording Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Unrecordable video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

About INFO button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Checking the available disc space

(Disc Information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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Recording the current TV program you are

watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Recording from External Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Copying from a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . . .49

Setting a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Flexible Recording (for Timer Recording only) . . . .51

Editing the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Deleting the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Recording the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . .53

Playback

Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Region code (DVD-Video only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disc types that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Discs that cannot be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Using the Search Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Slow Motion Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Step Motion Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

About ANYKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Using the Repeat Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Selecting the Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Selecting the Audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Zooming-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Using Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Playing an Audio CD/MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Playing a Picture CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Playing the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Deleting a Section of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Advanced Editing (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Playing Entries in the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Renaming a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Editing a Scene for the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Copying a Playlist Entry to the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Editing the Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Deleting All Title Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Unfinalizing a Disc (V/VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Solution to Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Editing

Basic Editing (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Renaming(Labeling) a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Locking(Protecting) a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Deleting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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General Features

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry provides the highest video playback and recording quality. (See page 20.)

The DVD-R129 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they

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were VCR tapes.

High quality digital audio and video recording and playback

Record up to 8-hours of video or images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, depending on the recording mode.

Selectable Record Mode

You can set your recorder to one of five different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP mode yields the most recording time, LP & SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording, and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording. There's also the FR (Flexible Recording) mode that lets you record with the best picture quality possible for the recording time and remaining space on the disc in timer recording.

Automated Quality Adjustment for Timer Recording

If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted automatically so that all video for the scheduled time can be recorded onto the free disc space. (See page 51.)

A variety of functions with an easy-to-use user interface

The integrated menu system and the messaging function allow you to perform desired operations both easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RW disc, you can edit recorded images, create a playlist, and edit video in a specific sequence according to your requirements.

Create a DVD video title using a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc

With the DVD-R129, you can create your own DVD video title on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

Copying data from a digital camcorder using a DV input jack

Record digital camcorder video onto DVD-RW, DVD-R discs using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See page 48.)

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Before Reading the Instruction Manual

Make sure to check the following before reading the user’s manual.

How to use the DVD Recorder

Step 1

Select the disc type

Getting Started

Icons that will be used in manual

Icon Term Definition

This involves a function available

DVD

RAM

JPEG in a data picture CD(CD-R or

MP3

Caution function does not operate or

NOTE on the page that help each

One-Touch

button by using only one button.

ANYKEY A function that can be operated

button by using ANYKEY button.

in DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode.

This involves a function available in DVD-RAM.

This involves a function available in DVD-RW.

This involves a function available

in DVD-R.

This involves a function available in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).

This involves a function available

CD-RW).

This involves a function available in a data CD(CD-R or CD-RW on which MP3 is recorded).

This involves a case where a

settings may be cancelled.

This involves tips or instructions

function operate.

A function that can be operated

This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW type disc. If you want to save recording without any change, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.

Step 2

Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of disc recording.

Using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVDVideo format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). For an unused disc, a message that asks whether to initialize or not is displayed. You can play a Video mode disc in standard DVD players. A VR mode disc allows more varied editing.

Using a DVD-R

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD Video format. After formatting is complete, you can record on the disc. You can play this type of disc on various DVD components only when they have been finalized.

Format the disc to start recording

About the use of this Instruction Manual

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~3)

2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 89~92)

NOTE

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You can only use either the VR or Video mode on a DVD-RW, but not both at the same time.

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You can change the DVD-RW format to another format by reinitializing. It should be noted that the disc's data will be lost when changing formats.

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Step 3

There are two different recording methods, Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once(mm/dd), MON-FRI, Every SAT, etc. as a record mode : XP (high quality

Getting Started

mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode) according to the record mode. When recording is set in the FR mode, the best quality picture is recorded with regards to the remaining time on the disc.

Step 4

You can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback.

A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters.

During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording. Chapters will be created automatically when you finalize recording on DVD-R / DVD-RW discs in Video mode. The chapter’s length (interval between chapters) varies according to the record mode.

Recording

Playing

Step 6

To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalizing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalized disc should be used for playback.

When using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode

The disc should be finalized first to enable playback on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized.

When using a DVD-R disc

You should finalize the disc to play it on a component other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized.

Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components

Step 5

Editing on discs is easier than editing on conventional video tapes. The recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs.

With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete, copy, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

Creating a playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode)

With this recorder, you can create a new playlist on the same disc and edit it without changing the original recording.

Editing a recorded disc

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Description

Front panel

Getting Started

1. POWER

Turns the recorder on and off.

2. AV 2 IN

Connect external equipment.

3. DV-IN

Connects external digital equipment with a DV jack. (such as a camcorder)

4. DISC TRAY

Opens to accept a disc.

5. OPEN/CLOSE

Opens and closes the disc tray.

6. DISPLAY

Displays the playing status, time, etc.

Front Panel Display

7. SEARCH

Go to the next title/chapter/track, or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

8. STOP

Stops disc playback.

9. PLAY/PAUSE

Plays a disc or pauses playback.

10. P.SCAN

Selects the progressive scan mode.

11. REC

Starts recording.

12. CH ( )

Select TV channels.

1. Lights when a disc is loaded.

2. Lights in the record mode.

3. Lights to indicate the timer record mode.

4. Lights when a DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc is loaded.

5. Alpha/Numeric display.

6. Lights in the progressive scan mode.

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Rear Panel

Getting Started

1. DIGITALAUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)

Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical audio input jack.

2. DIGITALAUDIO OUT(COAXIAL)

Connects to an amplifier having a digital coaxial audio input jack.

3. AV AUDIO OUT

Connect to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables.

4. AV VIDEO OUT(good video quality)

Connects the input of external equipment using a Video cable.

5. AV S-VIDEO OUT(better video quality)

Connects the input of external equipment using an S-Video cable.

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6. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(best video quality)

Connect to equipment having Component video input jacks.

7. AV 1 AUDIO IN

Connect the output of external equipment using audio cables

8. AV 1 VIDEO IN

Connects the output of external equipment using a video cable.

9. AV 1 S-VIDEO IN

Connects the output of external equipment using an S-Video cable.

10. ANT IN/ANT OUT (TO TV)

Connect antenna cables.

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The Antenna connection does not pass

NOTE

audio/video signals. To watch a DVD on your TV, you must connect audio/video cables.

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories below.

Video/Audio Cable

(AC39-00073A)

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RF Cable for TV

(AC39-42001J)

Remote Control (AK59-00055A)

Batteries for Remote

Control (AAA Size)

(AC43-12002H)

Instruction Manual

(AK68-01174A)

Quick Guide

(AK68-01175A)

Tour of the Remote Control

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6 7

8 9

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1. POWER Button

2. NUMBER Buttons

3. 100+ Button

Press this to select channel 100 or higher.

4. REVERSE/FORWARD SKIPButtons

Press to skip a disc backwards or forwards.

5. REVERSE/FORWARD STEPButtons

Press to play frame by frame.

6. REVERSE/FORWARD SEARCH Buttons

Press to search a disc backwards or forwards.

7. STOP Button

Press to stop a disc or to stop the recording.

8. CM SKIP Button

The unit can be set to automatically skip a portion of the program during playback of a DVD disc.

9. MARKER Button

Use this to bookmark or mark a position while playing a disc.

10. MENU Button

Brings up the DVD recorder’s setup menu.

11. ENTER/DIRECTION Buttons

(UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT Buttons) This button functions as a toggle switch.

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16 17

19 20

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23 24 25

12. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button

Use this to enter the View Recording list/Disc menu.

13. ANYKEY Button

Use this to view the status of the disc that is being played.

14. REC Button

Use to make a recording on DVD-RW/-R discs.

15. REC MODE Button

Use this to set the desired Recording time and picture quality. (XP/SP/LP/EP)

16. SUBTITLE Button

Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language.

17. OPEN/CLOSE Button

To open and close the disc tray.

18. ANGLE Button

19. PLA Y/PAUSE Button

Press to play/pause a disc or pause the recording.

20. CH Button

Use this to select a TV channel.

21. AUDIO Button

Use this to access various audio functions on a disc.

22. RETURN Button

23. PLAY LIST/TITLE MENU Button

Use this to return to the Title menu, or to view the recorded Playlist.

24. CANCEL Button

25. TIMER Button

Press to directly enter the Timer Recording Mode menu.

26. INFO Button

This will display current setting or disc status.

27. REPEAT Button

Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc.

28. REPEAT A-B Button

Allows you to repeat a certain section.

29. ZOOM Button

30. INPUT SEL. Button

Selects line input signal in external input mode. (Tuner, AV1, AV2 or DV)

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Getting Started

Connecting & Setting Up

This section involves various methods of connecting the DVD Recorder to other external components and setting required initial modes.

Setting Up

Connecting &

Quick Overview

A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder.

Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna Cable

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Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable

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Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable

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Step 4 : Connecting External Devices

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Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . .15

Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 4 : Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . .24

Step 5 : Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . .27

Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . .27

Step 5 : Connecting the Power Cord

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Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control

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Note to CATV system installer: : This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), 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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Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select one of the Antenna connections on the following pages.

Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable box

You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder. Also use this method if you watch channels without cable box.

Connecting &

Setting Up

NOTE

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The VHF/UHF ANT (RF) OUT jack of this product sends only signals received through the antenna. It does not output Audio/Video signals. You must connect Audio/Video cables to view Video from the unit. (i.e. DVD playback)

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Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels

You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on.

Setting Up

Connecting &

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NOTE

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Antenna + DVD Recorder + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels

You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

Connecting &

Setting Up

NOTE

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Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select one of the video connections on the following pages. The VHF/UHF RF OUT jack of this product sends only signals received through the antenna. It does not output audio/video signals. You must use one of the following audio/video connections on this unit.

Connecting to a Video input jack

Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on

Setting Up

the TV (or AV amplifier).

Connecting &

•You will enjoy normal quality images.

• Connect audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 21 ~ 23)

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Connecting to an S-Video input jack

Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifier).

Connecting &

Setting Up

•You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates

the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.

• Connect audio cables(white and red) between the

AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 21 ~ 23)

NOTE

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S-Video or Component video outputs are available only if your TV supports S-Video input or Component video input, respectively. If S-Video or Component video output does not work, check the TV connections and the TV input selection settings.

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Connecting to Component video input jacks (Y,PB

Setting Up

Connecting &

,PR)

1. Connect Component video cables(not supplied)

between the COMPONENT OUT(Y,PB,PR) jacks on DVD Recorder and COMPONENT IN(Y,P

B,PR) jacks

on your TV (or AV amplifier).

2. If the connected TV supports Progressive Scan,

press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder to enjoy best quality video. Pressing the P.SCAN button switches Progressive (480p) / Interlace (480i) scan mode in turn.

•You will enjoy best quality accurate color reproduction images. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(P

B), red(PR)

signals to present clear and clean images.

• Connect audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 21 ~ 23)

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NOTE

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Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan doubles the amount of video lines fed to your TV, resulting in a more stable, flicker-free, and clear image than interlaced video. The progressive scan video output jack is used in progressive output mode. This is only available with TVs that support progressive scan.

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Progressive Scan Output (480p). Not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product. If the 480p progressive scan picture is not satisfactory, press the P.SCAN button on the unit to switch to the Interlace mode. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select one of the audio connections on the following pages.

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speakers.

Connecting &

Setting Up

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Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks

If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks.

Setting Up

Connecting &

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Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack

If your AV amplifier has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See pages 32~33)

Connecting &

Setting Up

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

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Step 4 : Connecting External Devices

This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other external devices and view or record their outputs.

Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD Player to the AV 1 IN jacks

Connecting a VCR or external device to the AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, STB or DVD Player).

Setting Up

Connecting &

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Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 IN jacks

You can also use the AV 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder. You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder. When an input source is inserted into AV 2 while watching TV, the input will be switched to AV 2 automatically.

Connecting &

Setting Up

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Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack

If your camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder.

Setting Up

Connecting &

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NOTE

(See page 48)

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If the input is not selected automatically, press the INPUT SEL. button on the remote control to select the DV input.

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Check your camcorder's owner's manual to see how to use the camcorder in this mode.

Step 5 : Connecting the Power Cord

After all connections are complete, plug the power cord in the wall outlet.

“Auto” appears in the panel display. This means that the current time is being set automatically (Auto Program) through the antenna under connection and also the channel is being set. The setup may take a few minutes.

When the DVD Recorder operates normally, the current time is automatically set and displayed in the front panel display.

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After the current time is set automatically, the recorder will perform Auto Channel Memory for

NOTE

about 3 minutes. If power is on before finishing the Auto Channel Memory process, Auto Channel Memory will stop. In this case, do Auto Channel Memory from MENU(see page 31).

Step 6 : Preparing the

Connecting &

Setting Up

Remote Control

Install Batteries in the Remote Control

Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.

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Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

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Replace the battery cover.

If the remote control does not operate properly:

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Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

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Check if the batteries are drained.

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Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

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Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

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System Setup

Using the Setup Menu

For ease of use, we recommend that you perform the initial setup before using the product.

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the

MENU button on the remote control.

Menu items differ depending on the disc type.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

Timer Record Scheduled Record List

Timer Record

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System Setup

Using the Setup Menu........................................................28

Initial Setup ..........................................................................29

System Setting ....................................................................35

Language Setting................................................................38

Video (Display) Setting .......................................................39

Parental Control ..................................................................40

Select Setup using the

ENTER or √ button.

Setup menu will be displayed.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

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System Clock Set Channel Set Language Audio Video Parental Control

buttons, then press the

Setup

√√

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• System

Setup of the General Options.

CM Skip Time, EP Mode Time, Chapter Creator, Quick Recording

• Clock Set

- Auto Clock Set, Manual Clock Set

• Channel Set

Antenna/ Cable TV, Auto Channel Memory, Chanel Add/ Delete

• Language

Setup of the Language Options.

- Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu, On-Screen Menu

• Audio

Setup of the Audio Options

- Digital Output , DTS, Dynamic Compression

• Video

Setup of the Display Options. Use to select which type of screen you want to watch and several display options.

- TV Aspect, Input Level, Black Level, 3D Noise Reduction

• Parental Control

Setup of the Parental Level Allows users to set the level necessary to prevent children from viewing unsuitable movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.

- Password, Rating Level,Change Password

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Initial Setup

Auto Clock Set

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the

MENU button.

If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD. The OSD (On-Screen Display) displayed on the screen may vary depending on conditions such as the disc type and whether the disc has been inserted or not.

1. OSD Language Setup

After plugging in the recorder, the first time you press the POWER button, the screen shown below appears.

Press the POWER button.

Press 1 for English

Touche 2 pour Français

Pulse 3 para Español

MACROVISION DS01

Press a number button to select the language.

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If the language for the startup screen is not set, the settings may change whenever you turn the

NOTE

power on or off. Therefore, make sure that you select the language you want to use.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

Timer Record Scheduled Record List

Timer Record

RETURNENTERMOVE EXIT

Select Setup using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

System Clock Set Channel Set Language Audio Video Parental Control

Setup

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Select Clock Set using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER or √ button.

Clock Set menu will be displayed.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

Auto Clock Set Manual Clock Set

Clock Set

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System Setup

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2. Clock Set

This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time first to use timer recording.

You must have the antenna/cable connected to set the Auto Clock. See pages 15~17 for Antenna connections(Method 1, 2 and 3).

Method 1 or 3

If you have the antenna connected via Method 1 or 3 on pages 15,17, the DVD Recorder automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and daylight saving(if applicable).

Method 2

If you have the antenna connected via Method 2 on page 16, you have to set the clock manually. See “Manual Clock set” on pages 30.

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Select Auto Clock Set using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER or √ button.

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The Menus are slightly different depending on

NOTE

whether a disc is inserted or not. The menus described on the next few pages are with no disc in the unit.

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The menus are not available during playback or recording.

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Select the sub menu(Clock Data CH, Time Zone or Daylight Saving) using the

…†

buttons, then

press the ENTER or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Clock Data CH : Automatic

Timer Rec.

Time Zone : Automatic

Setup

Daylight Saving : Automatic

Auto Clock Set

√√

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Clock Data CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal using the

…†

buttons then press the ENTER button.

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Select Auto to set the clock data channel automatically.

Manual Clock Set

If your clock cannot be set automatically, set the clock manually.

To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 29.

Select Manual Clock Set using the …†buttons, then press the ENTER or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

Auto Clock Set Manual Clock Set

Clock set

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DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

Select channel : Auto

Clock Data CH

…

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System Setup

RETURNENTERMOVE EXIT

Time Zone

Select the time zone of your area using the …†buttons then press the ENTER or √ button.

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Select Automatic to set the time zone automatically.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Clock Data CH

Timer Rec.

Time Zone

Setup

Daylight Saving

Select Yes, No or Automatic using the then press the ENTER or √ button.

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Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically.

Auto Clock Set

Automatic Atlantic Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii

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…†

buttons,

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Select the current date and current time (Month,

Day, Year, Hour, Minute and AM/PM) using the

…†

œ √ or number buttons and then press the

ENTER button.

When the current time is stored in memory and then the set is powered off, the current time will appear in the front panel display.

Manual Clock Set

RETURNENTERMOVE EXIT

…†

: Sets the value

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

Month Day Year Hour Minute AM/PM

…

01 01 2006 12 00 AM

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SUN

You can set the value using the number (0~9) buttons.

œ √

: Moves to items

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup

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Auto Clock Set

Clock Data CH : Automatic Time Zone : Automatic Daylight Saving

Automatic Yes No

RETURNENTERMOVE EXIT

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