Sanyo FWZV475F User Manual

DVD Recorder/ VCR

LINE-IN RECORDING

(No Tuner)

Owner's Manual

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FWZV475F

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SAFETY INFORMATION

The model and serial numbers of this unit may be found on the cabinet.	Model No.:
You should record and retain those numbers for future reference.	Serial No.:

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

APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The important note and rating are located on the rear or bottom of the cabinet.

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

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

The symbol for CLASS ll (Double Insulation)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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 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.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

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:

1)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2)Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3)Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4)Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find trouble or not in use. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING: Batteries (Battery pack or battery installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

LASER SAFETY

This apparatus is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

This apparatus employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this apparatus, due to possible eye injury.

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

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death.

Never use a gas duster on this unit.

The gas trapped inside of this unit may cause ignition and explosion.

To Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

•Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

•Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit.

Location and Handling

•Do not install the unit in direct sunlight, near strong magnetic fields, or in a place subject to dust or strong vibration.

•Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes.

•Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top or bottom of the unit. Depending on your external devices, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close to them. In this case, please ensure enough space between the external devices and the unit.

•Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.

•Be sure to remove the disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.

Dew Condensation Warning

•Dew condensation may form inside the unit in the following conditions. If so, do not use this unit at least for a few hours until its inside gets dry.

−The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

−Under conditions of high humidity.

−After heating a cold room.

Note about Recycling

•This unit’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

•Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

•For product recycling information, please visit - sanyo-av.com

Notice for Progressive Scan Output

•Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525(480) progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p(480p) DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Supplied Accessories

remote control (NC184UH) with batteries (AA, 1.5V x 2)

RCA audio/video cables

owner's manual

quick guide

Maintenance

Servicing

•Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING” on pages 84-87 before returning the product.

•If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit to the standby mode, unplug the power plug and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.

Cleaning the cabinet

•Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft cloth.

•Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the unit. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the unit. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the unit.

Cleaning discs

•When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analog records.

Cleaning the disc lens

•If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to

“TROUBLESHOOTING” in this owner's manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

Disc handling

•Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

•Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

Auto head cleaning

•Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.

•Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your unit may need to be

cleaned.

1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS video head cleaner.

2. If a video head cleaner does not solve the problem, please consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center.

Note

•Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

•Clean video heads only when problems occur.

IR signal check

If the remote control does not work properly, you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared signal with a digital camera (including built-in camera of

cellular phone). It will help to define the cause of malfunction.

With a digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular phone):

Direct a digital camera to remote control, press and hold a button on remote control. If infrared light appears through digital camera, the remote control is working.

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Trademark Information

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

Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

“Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator enables consumers to create stereo DVD-Videos with stunning Dolby Digital sound tracks at home. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs mastered using Dolby Digital Stereo Creator will play back on all DVDVideo players.”

Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

SANYO is a registered trademark of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. and is used by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc. under license from SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

Any liability related to SANYO products, including design and quality, is the sole responsibility of Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc.

Please contact Funai Corporation, Inc. for any questions or claims related to SANYO products: 1 866 212 0436 sanyo-av.com

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CONTENTS

	Introduction			Recording
	SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	2	INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING . . . . . . .27
	FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	8	BEFORE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.28
	Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual . . . . .		. 9	Setting for Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . .	.28
	FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . .	.10		Recording Audio Select (XP) . . . . . . . . .	.28
	Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		10	Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording .	28
	Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.11		BASIC RECORDING &
	Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		12	ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . .29
	Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.14		TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
	Connections			Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . .	.34
				SATELLITE LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
	CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15			SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE . . . . . .37
				Connection to an External Device . . . . . . .	.37
	Connecting to an External Tuner . . . . . . . .		15
				Setting for the Video Input . . . . . . . . . .	.37
	TV Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . .		15
				Recording from an External Device . . . . . .	.38
	Connecting to a TV with
				BI-DIRECTIONAL DUBBING . . . . . . . . . . . 39
	an HDMI™ Compatible Port . . . . . . . . . .		16
				SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT . . . . . . . . . .41
	Connecting to a TV with
				PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS . .42
	Component Video Input jacks . . . . . . . . .		17
				Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
	Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input Jack . .17
				Auto Finalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.43
	Connecting to a TV with
	Audio / Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . .		18
	Connecting to a TV without
	Audio / Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . .		18
	Digital Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . .		19
	Basic Setup
	BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
	Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV . . . .		20
	Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu . . . . . .	.21
	Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
	Switching DVD / VCR Mode . . . . . . . . . .		24
	How to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape . . . . . .	.24
	INITIAL SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
	SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.26

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Introduction

Playback

INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . .44 BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Direct Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Playback from the Title List . . . . . . . . . . 47 Playing Back an Audio CD and

a CD-RW / -R with JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . .48 Using the Title / Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . 49 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Resume Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback . . . . . . 50 Skipping TV Commercials During Playback . . . 50 Rapid Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Step by Step Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback . . . . . 51 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Marker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Program Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Title / Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Track Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO . 56

Switching Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Switching Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . .56 Switching Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . .57 Reducing Block Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Editing

INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING . . . . . . . . 58

Guide to a Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Editing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

FORMATTING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Reformatting a Disc Manually . . . . . . . . . 60

CREATING/DELETING PLAYLIST . . . . . . . . .61

Adding Titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Erasing All Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

DELETING TITLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 EDITING DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Deleting a Part of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Putting Names on Titles . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Setting Chapter Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once . . 68 Dividing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Combining Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Setting or Releasing the Title Protection . . . . .71

Function Setup

LIST OF SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 SETUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Reset All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

VCR Functions

VCR FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Information on VCR Functions . . . . . . . . . 81 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . 82 Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Others

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 LANGUAGE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

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ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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FEATURES

This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW which is recordable repeatedly and DVD-R which accept the additional recordings until the disc becomes full but not overwritable.

You can choose either one for your convenience.

Also, this unit allows you to record to the cassette tape.

DVD VCR

Up to 12 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a one-month period. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording (OTR):

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached or the disc is full.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD to a cassette tape or copy a cassette tape to a DVD. This function will be possible only if the DVD or a cassette tape is not copy protected.

You cannot record on a cassette tape when its eraseprotection tab is removed.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel monaural input as left and right channels automatically.

DVD

Automatic chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before attempting to record.

Automatic title menu making:

The unit creates title menu automatically when finalizing discs for video mode recording.

Automatic playlist making:

The unit creates a playlist automatically after recording VR mode DVD-RW.

Automatic title finalizing:

For video mode DVD-RW/-R recording, you can finalize discs automatically after finishing all timer recordings or at the end of the disc space if you set this in the main menu.

Playback

DVD

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

Playing back JPEG files:

You can enjoy JPEG files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.

VCR

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the index search/time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For time search function, you can go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Putting names on titles:

You can put your favorite names on titles.

Setting / clearing chapter marks:

You can set / clear chapter marks on titles.

Dividing or combining titles (VR mode DVD-RW only):

You can divide or combine a playlist title.

Deleting parts of titles (VR mode DVD-RW only):

You can delete a specific part of a title.

Compatibility

DVD

Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player:

Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. For DVD-RW/-R, you need to finalize the recorded discs to play back on other DVD players.

Others

DVD VCR

Progressive scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when connecting this unit to a display device with an HDMI-compatible port.

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FEATURES

Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual

To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.

*DVD-RW recorded in the non compatible recording format is not recordable.

*DVD-R recorded in VR mode is not recordable on this unit.

Symbol Description

For Recording, Playing Back, and Editing

Description refers to DVD-RW (VR mode)

Description refers to DVD-RW (Video mode)

Description refers to DVD-R (Video mode)

For Recording and Playing Back

Description refers to VHS tapes

Use only cassettes marked VHS ( )

For Playback only

Description refers to DVD-video

Description refers to audio CD

Description refers to CD-RW/-R with JPEG files

If you do not find any of the symbols listed above under the function heading, the operation is applicable to all media.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Front Panel

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(*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or inserting a cassette tape.

1.Cassette compartment (VCR)

Insert a cassette tape here.

2.A button (DVD)*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

3.Disc tray (DVD)

Place a disc when it is open.

4.AUDIO input jacks (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external device with an RCA audio cable.

5.VIDEO input jack (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external device with an RCA video cable.

6.S-VIDEO input jack (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect the S-video output of external device with an S-video cable.

7.IREC button (DVD)

•Press once to start a recording.

•Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer recording.

8.Bbutton (DVD)*

Press to start or resume playback.

9.Cbutton (DVD)

•Press to stop playback or recording.

•Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in DVD.

10.DVD indicator

Lights up when the DVD output mode is selected.

11.SOURCE button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select the component you wish to operate.

12.VCR indicator

Lights up when the VCR output mode is selected.

13.D.DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the main menu.

14.TRACKING L / K buttons (VCR)

•Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in slow motion of the cassette tape.

•While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the picture blurred vertically.

15.Display (DVD/VCR)

Refer to “Front Panel Display” on page 14.

16.Infrared sensor window (DVD/VCR)

Receive signals from your remote control so that you can control the unit from a distance.

17.IREC button (VCR)

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer recording.

18.Bbutton (VCR)

Press to start playback.

19.C A button (VCR)

•Press to remove the cassette tape from the cassette compartment.

•Press to stop cassette tape playback or recording.

•Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR.

20.Dbutton (VCR)

Press to rapidly advance the cassette tape or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback (forward search).

21.Ebutton (VCR)

Press to rewind the cassette tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback (rewind search).

22.ybutton (DVD/VCR)

Press to turn On the unit or to turn the unit to the standby mode. (To completely shut down the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord.)

23.POWER-ON indicator (DVD/VCR)

Red LED lights up when power is on.

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Rear Panel

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Connections Introduction

1.AC Power Cord

•Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit.

•Unplug this cord from the AC outlet to completely shut down the unit.

2.HDMI OUT jack

Use an HDMI cable to connect to a display with an HDMI compatible port.

3.AUDIO OUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an RCA audio cable.

4.VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an RCA video cable.

5.VIDEO IN jack (L1)

Use to connect external device with an RCA video cable.

6.AUDIO IN jacks (L1)

Use to connect external device with an RCA audio cable.

7.S-VIDEO IN jack (L1)

Use to connect the S-video output of external device with an S-video cable.

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8.COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with a component video cable.

9.S-VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect the S-video input of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an S-video cable.

10.COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder or other device with a digital audio coaxial input jack with a digital audio coaxial cable.

Note

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

•This unit does not have the RF modulator.

Caution when using S-video, component or HDMI connection for VCR:

•Only the playback video/audio are available with these connections.

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Remote Control

Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control

Install the batteries (AA 1.5V × 2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control.

1 Open the cover.

2 Insert batteries.

Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Note

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

•Lithium or ni-cad and ni-mh rechargeable batteries are not recommended to use for remote control.

•Do not mix different types of batteries such as alkaline and standard (carbon-zinc).

•Do not mix new and old batteries together.

•Do not use different kinds of batteries together. Although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

•Make sure that the + and - ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

•Remove batteries from battery compartment that is not going to be used for a month or more.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

•Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries.

Using a Remote Control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

•Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.

•Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the infrared sensor window of the unit.

•Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other device located close to the unit.

•Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control.

•The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as follows.

–Line of sight: approx. 23 feet (7m)

–Either side of the center:

approx. 16 feet (5m) within 30°

–Above: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 15°

–Below: approx. 10 feet (3m) within 30°

16 feet (5m)		23 feet (7m)	16 feet (5m)
30˚			30˚
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	1		15
	2		16
			17 18
			19
	3		20
	4		21
	5
				22
7	6		24 23
	8		25	26
			27
10	9		29	28
12	11			30
	13		31	32

Instructions continue on the next page.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

1.y button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to turn On the unit or to turn the unit to the standby mode. (To completely shut down the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord.)

2.Number/Character buttons (DVD/VCR)

•Press to select a title/chapter/track/file on display.

•Press to enter values for the settings in the main menu.

•Press to enter title names.

•Press to start the index/time search in VCR mode.

3.DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to display the display menu on or off.

4.DISC MENU button (DVD)

•Press to display the disc menu.

•To change original and playlist on the TV screen.

5.OK button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to confirm or select menu items.

6.SETUP button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to display the main menu.

•During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode to the interlace mode.

7.VCR button

•Press to select the VCR output mode.

8.H button (DVD)

•During playback, press to return to the beginning of the current chapter, track or file.

•When playback is in pause, press repeatedly to reverse the playback step by step.

•During playback, press twice in quick succession to skip to the previous chapter or track.

9.E button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

•During playback, press to fast reverse playback.

•When playback is paused, press to slow reverse playback.

VCR mode:

•During playback, press to rewind the cassette tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse.

•Press to fast reverse the cassette tape in stop mode.

10.CM SKIP button (DVD)

•During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.

11.F button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to pause playback or recording.

12.D.DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the main menu.

13.REC MODE button (DVD/VCR)

•Press repeatedly to switch the recording mode.

14.INPUT SELECT button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to select the appropriate input.

15.A button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

•Press to open or close the disc tray.

VCR mode:

•Press to remove the cassette tape from the cassette compartment.

16.TRACKING K / L buttons (VCR)

•Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in slow motion of the cassette tape.

•While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the picture blurred vertically.

17.HDMI button (DVD)

•Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal output mode.

18.CLEAR button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

•Press to clear the password once entered or to cancel the programming for CD or to clear the selected marker number, etc.

VCR mode:

•Press to reset the tape counter.

19.AUDIO button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

•Press to display the audio menu during playback.

VCR mode:

• During playback of a Hi-Fi videotape, press to change the audio out setting.

20.TIMER button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to display the timer programming list.

21.TOP MENU button (DVD)

•Press to display the title list.

22.Cursor K / L/ 0 / 1 buttons (DVD/VCR)

•Press to select items or settings.

23.RETURN button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

24.DVD button

•Press to select the DVD output mode.

25.B button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to start playback or resume playback.

26.G button (DVD)

•During playback, press to skip to the next chapter, track or file.

•When playback is in pause, press repeatedly to forward the playback step by step.

27.C button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to stop playback or recording.

DVD mode:

•Press to exit from the title list.

28.D button (DVD/VCR)

DVD mode:

•During playback, press to fast forward playback.

•When playback is paused, press to slow forward

playback.

VCR mode:

•During playback, press to rapidly advance the cassette tape or view the picture rapidly in forward.

•When playback is paused, press to view the cassette tape in slow motion.

•Press to fast forward the cassette tape in stop mode.

29. RAPID PLAY button (DVD)

•During playback, press to play back in a slightly faster/slower mode with keeping the audio quality.

30.SEARCH button (VCR)

•Press to call up the index or time search menu.

31.TIMER SET button (DVD/VCR)

•Press to set the unit in the timer standby mode. In the timer standby mode, press to cancel the mode and to turn the unit on.

32.REC button (DVD/VCR)

•Press once to start a recording.

•Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer recording.

Note

•If you turn this unit to the standby mode, [A] on the remote control is not available.

Be sure to use [A] or [C A] on the unit.

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Front Panel Display

		2
1	PM	BS CS	DR	CD
				VCR	3
				DB HDD
				DVD
		4

	1.					: Appears when this unit is in
	PM			: Appears in the afternoon		DVD output mode and a disc
						is in the unit.
				with the clock display.
						: Appears during duplication
	2. Title / track / file and chapter mark
						process.
				: Appears when indicating a		: Appears when this unit is in
				title / track / file number.
						VCR output mode and a
				: Appears when indicating a		cassette tape is in the unit.
				chapter number.		: Appears during duplication
						process.
	3. Current status of the unit
					VCR	: Appears when this unit is in
				: Appears when playback is in
				pause or in step by step		VCR output mode.
						: Appears when the timer
				playback.
				: Appears when playing back a		recording is proceeding in
						VCR.
				disc or a cassette tape.
						: Appears when VCR is in the
				: Appears during slow forward
						timer recording standby
				/ reverse playback.		mode.
				: Appears when the timer		: Flashes when a program
				programming or OTR has		cannot be performed for
				been set or is proceeding.		some reason.

:Flashes when all timer recordings have been finished.

:Appears during recording process.

DVD : Appears when this unit is in DVD output mode.

:Appears when the timer recording is proceeding in DVD.

:Appears when DVD is in the timer recording standby mode.

:Flashes when a program cannot be performed for some reason.

DB	: Appears during VCR to DVD
	duplication process.

:Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.

4.Displays the following

•Elapsed playback time

•Current title / chapter / track / file number

•Recording time / remaining time

•Clock

•Selected external input position

•Remaining time for one-touch timer recording

•Selected HDMI output mode

•VCR tape counter

:Flashes when a recording is in pause.

Display Message

	Appears when the disc tray is		Appears when HDMI output
	opening.		mode (480p) is selected.
DVD		DVD

Appears when the disc tray is closing.

DVD

Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray.

DVD

Appears when HDMI output mode (720p) is selected.

DVD

Appears when HDMI output mode (1080i) is selected.

DVD

	Appears when data is being		Appears when HDMI output
	recorded on a disc.		mode (1080p) is selected.
DVD		DVD

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CONNECTION

Read this first:

1)Disconnect the AC power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.

2)Make the connection as illustrated below.

3)After making all the connections, connect the AC power cords of the devices.

•Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.

Connecting to an External Tuner

RCA video cable

RCA audio cable

RCA audio cable

RCA video cable

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AUDIO IN

L

R

VIDEO IN

R L

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT	satellite dish

external tuner

RF coaxial	RF coaxial
cable	cable
	or

ANT. IN	ANT.OUT ANT. IN
	cable TV
	company

Recording Setup Basic Connections Introduction

Note

•Required cables and connecting methods differ depending on the external tuner. For more information, please contact your external tuner provider.

With this setup:

•You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the external tuner. When using the external tuner connect the unscrambled cable signal to the external tuner and then send the output cable signal from the unit to the Cable Box. Be sure that the external tuner is turned on.

•You cannot record one channel while watching another channel.

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

•RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

•RCA video cable x 1

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

TV Connection Overview

	If Your TV has		Refer to	If your device has
Higher
	HDMI IN		page	only an ANT. IN jack
Quality
			16
					page
			page
				ANT. IN	18
	COMPONENT VIDEO IN		17
			page
	S-VIDEO IN		17
Standard			page
	R	L	18
Quality	AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

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Connecting to a TV with an HDMI™ Compatible Port

•HDMI outputs the video / audio signals without converting to analog signals.

•No audio connection is required.

HDMI cable	HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
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Do not tilt the connector when inserting it into the HDMI jack, and make sure the shapes of the jack and the connector are matched.

Cables not included.

Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store.

HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals

Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed.

		Front Panel Display		Video Output Signal
				480 Progressive
		Press [HDMI]
				720 Progressive
		Press [HDMI]
				1080 interlaced
		Press [HDMI]
				1080 Progressive
		Press [HDMI]

• The HDMI mode that is not supported by display device will be skipped.

Copyright protection system

To play back the digital video images of a DVD via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the player and the display device (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection system). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP. Please read the operating instructions of your display device (or AV amplifier) for more information.

Note for HDMI Connection

•Because HDMI is an evolving technology, it is possible that some devices with an HDMI input may not operate properly with this unit.

•When using an HDCP-incompatible display device, the image will not be viewed properly.

•Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI connector; however, this unit cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI connector.

•When this unit’s HDMI connector is connected to a DVI-D compatible monitor (HDCP compatible) with an HDMI-DVI converter cable, the signals are output in digital RGB.

•When the power failure occurs or when you unplug the unit, some problems in the HDMI setting might occur. Please check and set the HDMI setting again.

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CONNECTION

Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input jacks

AUDIO IN

L

RCA audio cable

R

RCA component video cable		COMPONENT
		VIDEO IN
	(Green)	Y
(Green)	(Blue)	PB
		/CB
(Blue)	(Red)
		PR
		/CR
(Red)

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Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input Jack

RCA audio cable

AUDIO IN

L

R

S-VIDEO IN

S-video cable

rear of this unit

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

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CONNECTION

Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input Jacks

RCA audio cable

RCA video cable

AUDIO IN

L

R

VIDEO IN

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Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

•RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

•RCA video cable x 1

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video Input Jacks

VHF / UHF	rear of this unit	Set channel 3 or 4
antenna

	external tuner
or	RCA audio cable

cable TV
company	R	L
ANT.OUT ANT IN	VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT		RCA video cable

ANT. IN

RCA audio cable

RF coaxial cable

RF coaxial cable	RCA video cable

No Antenna (RF) Output!

If your TV only has an Antenna input (no A/V inputs), you will need a

RF modulator (NOT INCLUDED)

to connect this player.

RF modulator

3	4	L	R
CHANNEL VIDEO IN			AUDIO IN

ANT. IN

TV

TO TV ANT. IN

R	L	3	4
ANT. IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN		CHANNEL TO TV RF coaxial cable

Set channel 3 or 4

RF modulator

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

•RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

•RCA video cable x 1

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Note

•RF modulator is not supplied with this unit. You need to purchase it at your local store.

•The quality of picture may become poor if this unit is connected to an RF modulator.

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CONNECTION

Digital Audio Connection

Coaxial Cable Connection

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Dolby Digital decoder

COAXIAL	digital audio
	coaxial cable

digital audio coaxial input jack

HDMI Audio Connection

AV receiver / amplifier	rear of this unit
with an HDMI input jack

HDMI IN	HDMI
	cable	HDMI OUT

To set up “HDMI Audio” refer to pages 73 and 79.

To set up “Dolby Digital” refer to pages 72 and 76.

	Audio format (disc)	Dolby Digital Setting of this unit	HDMI		Digital Output
	Dolby Digital	PCM	2channel PCM		2channel PCM
		Stream	Dolby Digital		Dolby Digital
	LPCM	PCM	2channel PCM
		Stream

Actual Output

Cables not included.

Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store.

Note

•The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Dig1ital multi channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.

•By connecting this unit to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital multi channel surround sound as movie theaters.

•Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers.

2 Channel Analog Audio Connection

RCA audio cable

stereo system

or

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R L

AUDIO IN

analog audio input jacks

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Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

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BEFORE YOU START

After you have completed all the connections, you must find the viewing channel (external input channel) on your TV.

Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV

Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands (Example)

Admiral	AUX	Panasonic	TV/VIDEO
Curtis	LINE1, LINE2,	RCA	INPUT, TV/VCR,
Mathis	00, 90, 91, 92, 93		00, 90, 91, 92, 93
Funai	AUX CHANNEL	Samsung	TV/VIDEO
GE	INPUT, TV/VCR,	Sanyo	VIDEO
	00, 90, 91, 92, 93
Hitachi	INPUT, AUX	Sharp	00
JVC	VIDEO, VIDEO 1,	Sony	VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
	VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3		VIDEO3
Kenwood	AUX	Toshiba	TV/GAME
LXI-Series	00	Zenith	00

Note

•Video input selection varies for different brand’s models of TVs.

•Consult your TV manufacturer if none of the above are successful.

1	After you have made all the necessary
	connections, press [y] to turn on the
	unit.
2	Turn on your TV.
		• If connected to your VCR make sure it is
			switched off or in standby mode before
			proceeding.
3	Press “2” on the TV’s remote control,
	then press channel down button
	repeatedly until you see “Initial Setup”
	menu.
			Initial Setup
				OSD Language
				English
				Français
				Español
			Select the language for Setup display.
	This is the correct viewing channel (external input
	channel) for the recorder.

•For some TVs, there may be a button on the TV’s remote control that accesses the external input channel. It may be labeled “SOURCE”, “AV” or “SELECT”. In such case, press it repeatedly. Refer to your TV’s user manual for details.

•If more than 10 minutes have passed since you have turned on the unit, you may see the screen saver instead of “Initial Setup” menu.

Screen saver:

4	Proceed to step 2 in “INITIAL SETTING”
	on page 25.

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BEFORE YOU START

This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations.

The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc or the disc/file in playback or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording or editing to suit your preference.

Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu

The on-screen display changes in the following order as you press [DISPLAY].

OFF

Disc Information/Menu (only in DVD mode) or

VCR Information (only in VCR mode)

Title Name Information (only in DVD mode) (only when DVD-RW/DVD-R is in playback)

or

File Name Information (only in CD mode) (only when a CD with JPEG files is in playback)

HDMI Information

(only for the images output through the HDMI output)

Disc Information / Menu

DVD mode		7			2
			1/ 5 1/ 5		0:01:00 / 1:23:45

-RW

VR

ORG

L1 (Rear)

56

1

23

SP	1:53
5	4

*This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items vary depending on the disc you inserted.

1.Indicates a disc type and format mode.

2.Indicates a type of titles for VR mode DVD-RW.

3.Indicates the selected external input channel.

4.Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left.

5.Indicates an operation status.

6.Each icon means:

: Search

: Audio

: Subtitle

: Angle

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

7.Indicates the current title number/total number of titles, the current chapter number/total number of chapters, and time lapse of the current title playback/ total duration of the title.

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VCR Information

VCR mode 1

12:00AM 2

SP

0:00:00

HIFI

3

4

5

*This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items vary depending on the cassette tape you inserted.

*During stop mode or pause, VCR information is not available with HDMI connection.

1.Indicates current video status.

2.Indicates the current time.

3.Indicates a recording or playing back mode.

4.Indicates a tape counter.

5.Audio status of the current cassette tape.

Note

•VCR information does not appear on the screen when the unit is connected by an HDMI, component or S-video cable, except during the playback.

Title/File Name Information

Title Name Information

Title Name

My Title

File Name Information

File Name

My File

HDMI Information

1 2

Video Info.	:	480p	/ YCbCr
Audio Info.	:	Bitstream

3

1.Indicates the resolution of the HDMI output image.

2.Indicates the HDMI video format.

3.Indicates the HDMI audio format.

•“- - -” will be displayed, when it does not have any information.

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BEFORE YOU START

Main Menu

Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [K /L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the

menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit.

	Setup
1	General Setting
2	Timer Programming
3	Title List
4	DVD Menu
5	DISC Playback Mode

1.General Setting:

To go to general setting menu.

2.Timer Programming:

To program a timer recording.

3.Title List:

To call up the title list.

4.DVD Menu:

To set up the DVD setting.

5.DISC Playback Mode:

To set up the disc playback setting.

•“DISC Playback Mode” is available only when an audio CD, a CD-RW/-R with JPEG files is inserted into the unit.

			General Setting Menu
1	General Setting		1.	Playback:
				To set up the unit to play back discs as you prefer.
2	Playback
			2.	Display:
3	Display	Parental Lock
4	Video	Disc Audio		To set up the OSD screen as you prefer.
	Recording	Disc Menu Language
5	Clock	Audio Language	3.	Video:
26	Reset All	Angle Icon
	HDMI	Subtitle Language
37		Still Mode		To set up the video setting.
			4.	Recording:
				To set up the unit to record to discs as you prefer.
			5.	Clock:
				To set up the clock of the unit as you need.
			6.	HDMI:
				To set up the HDMI connection setting.
			7.	Reset All:
				To reset the setting to the factory default.

DVD Menu / DISC Playback Mode

				<DVD Menu (DVD-RW)>						1.	Format: (DVD-RW only)
											Allows you to format the disc.
				DVD Menu
12										2.	Finalize:
32			Format
			Finalize								Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles.
34			Disc Protect OFF ON
4			Delete All Playlists							3.	Disc Protect: (VR mode DVD-RW only)
											Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or
	<DISC Playback Mode menu (audio CD)>										recording.
										4. Delete All Playlists: (VR mode DVD-RW only)
				DISC Playback Mode
										5.	Random Play:
51
26			Random Play								Allows you to activate the random playback feature.
			Program Play
4										6. Program Play: (audio CD only)
											Allows you to activate the program playback feature.

		<DISC Playback Mode menu (JPEG)>		7.	Photo: (JPEG files only)
		DISC Playback Mode			Allows you to make setting for JPEG playback.
				8.	Slide Show: (JPEG files only)
	71	Photo	Random Play
					Allows you to select the display time of the slide show
	52		Slide Show
	82				mode.

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BEFORE YOU START

Switching DVD / VCR Mode

Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate.

DVD mode

Press [SOURCE] on the front panel or press [DVD] on the remote control.

(Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)

VCR mode

Press [SOURCE] on the front panel or press [VCR] on the remote control.

(Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.)

VCR button

DVD button

DVD indicator

SOURCE button

VCR indicator

Note

•You cannot switch to another mode while in the timer-standby mode.

•Playback will stop when you change the output mode.

How to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape

How to Insert a Disc

1)Press [DVD].

2)Press [A] to open the disc tray.

3)Place the disc on the disc tray with its label side facing up.

Align the disc to the disc tray guide.

4) Press [A] to close the disc tray.

It may take a while to load the disc.

To eject the disc:

Press [A] to open the disc tray, then remove the disc before turning the unit to the standby mode.

How to Insert a Cassette Tape

1)Press [VCR].

2)Insert a cassette tape as illustrated below.

4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO

Cassette compartment

•Insert from the flap side first with the window side facing up.

To eject the cassette tape:

Press [C A] on the front panel or press [A] on the remote control.

Note

• If you turn this unit to the standby mode, [A] on the remote control is not available. Be sure to use [A] or [C A] on the unit.

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INITIAL SETTING

You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time.

1	Follow the procedure in “Finding the
	Viewing Channel on Your TV” on
	page 20 to display “Initial Setup”
	menu.
2	Use [K / L] to select your desired
	language, then press [OK].
			Initial Setup
				OSD Language
				English
				Français
				Español
			Select the language for Setup display.
3	Proceed to step 4 in
	“SETTING THE CLOCK” on page 26.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Set the clock before you try the timer programming. Follow these steps below.

1	Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select
	“General Setting”, then press [OK].
	“General Setting” menu will appear.
2		Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then
		press [OK].
	“Clock Setting” menu will appear.
3		Use [K / L] to select calendar or time,
		then press [OK].
		Clock Setting
			JAN / 29 / 2015 ( THU )
			12 : 00 AM

4	Use [{ / B] to select an item to set, and
	use [K / L] to select the contents to suit
	your preference, then press [OK] when
	you finish setting all the contents.
		Clock Setting
			JAN	/ 29 / 2015 ( THU )
				12 : 00 AM
	Your setting will be activated.
	The clock start counting when you press [OK].

5 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

•Your setting will be cancelled if you press [SETUP] before pressing [OK] at step 4.

•Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds when you set the clock manually.

•For setting the day, year, hour, and minute, [the Number buttons] can also be used.

•You can set the built-in calendar from the year 2012 up to 2062.

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INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING

Before you make a recording, read the following information.

Recordable Discs

This unit can record to DVD-RW and DVD-R.

DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times.

Logos		Attributes
		8cm/12cm, single-sided,
		single layer disc
		Approx. max. recording time
		(SLP mode):
DVD-RW	DVD-R	360 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm)
		108 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

•Following discs are recommended for good recording quality and are proven to be compatible with this unit. However, depending on the media condition the unit may not read the disc properly.

Verbatim	DVD-R 8x,	DVD-RW 2x
JVC	DVD-RW 4x
Maxell	DVD-R 8x/16x

Performance of any other discs are not guaranteed.

Note

•This unit cannot record to CD-RW or CD-R.

•All high definition pictures will be down converted to the standard definition pictures when they are recorded on this unit.

•DVD-RW/-R and CD-RW/-R recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not be played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the player’s lens.

•If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format it may not be played back because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

•Since the recording is made by the VBR (variable bit rate) method, depending on the picture you are

recording, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the TV screen.

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Unrecordable Discs

•DVD-RW recorded in the non compatible recording format is not recordable.

•DVD-R recorded in VR mode is not recordable on this unit.

•DVD+RW/+R is not recordable on this unit.

Recording Mode

You can select a recording mode among 5 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows.

	Disc size	Recording		Recording	Video/sound
		mode		time	quality
		XP	(1Hr)	18 min	(good)
	8cm Disc	SP	(2Hr)	36 min
		LP	(4Hr)	72 min
		EP	(6Hr)	108 min
		SLP (8Hr)		144 min	(poor)
		XP	(1Hr)	60 min	(good)
		SP	(2Hr)	120 min
	12cm Disc LP		(4Hr)	240 min
		EP	(6Hr)	360 min
		SLP (8Hr)		480 min	(poor)

•The recording time is only an estimate. The actual recording time may differ.

•The audio and video quality gets poorer as the recording time becomes longer.

•Each time [REC MODE] is pressed, recording mode and its allowed recording time will be displayed.

Restrictions on Recording

You cannot record copy-protected program using this unit. Copy-protected video signal is included in DVD-videos, some satellite broadcasts, some pay-per-view stations and some “premium” stations.

If copy-protected material is detected, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message appears on the screen.

“Copy-once only” video can only be recorded to CPRM compatible DVD-RW formatted in VR mode.

What is “CPRM”?

CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of “copy-once” broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.

This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot make another copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRM compatible DVD-RW formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalize)

For DVD-RW/-R, it is necessary to finalize the disc after recording, in order to play back the disc on other DVD players. (Refer to pages 42 - 43.)

When video mode discs are finalized, a title menu is created.

You cannot finalize discs in other DVD recorders.

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BEFORE RECORDING

Setting for Auto Chapter

You can set a specified time for chapter marks.

1)Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].

“General Setting” menu will appear.

2)Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK].

“Recording” menu will appear.

3)Use [K / L] to select “Auto Chapter”, then press [OK].

4)Use [K / L] to select a desired time option, then press [OK].

Auto Chapter

OFF

5 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

5) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

•The interval for auto chapter may be up to two minutes different from the time option you set.

•A blank chapter may be created depending on the remaining time of the disc.

Recording Audio Select (XP)

You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This function works only when the recording mode is set at XP.

1)Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].

2)Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK].

“Recording” menu will appear.

3)Use [K / L] to select “Recording Audio Select (XP)”, then press [OK].

4)Use [K / L] to select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”, then press [OK].

Recording Audio Select (XP)

PCM

Dolby Digital

PCM: Records PCM audio for the best quality sound.

Dolby Digital: Records Dolby Digital audio for good quality sound.

5) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

•“PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It changes analog sound to digital sound without compressing audio data.

•When the recording mode is set at other than XP, the unit records “Dolby Digital” audio automatically even if you selected “PCM”.

Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording

You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording.

1)Follow step 1 to 2 on “Recording Audio Select(XP)”.

2)Use [K / L] to select “Aspect Ratio (Video mode)”, then press [OK].

3)Use [K / L] to select your desired setting, then press [OK].

Aspect Ratio (Video mode)

Auto 4 : 3 16 : 9

Auto (default) : It will be recorded with whichever the ratio that the program you started to record are broadcasted with.

4:3 : Recorded in the aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 : Recorded in the aspect ratio of 16:9.

4) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

•For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded in whichever the ratio that the program you record are broadcasted with, regardless of the “Aspect Ratio (Video mode)” setting.

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BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING

Follow the steps to record TV programs from an external tuner.

This unit has no tuner system so it cannot receive TV broadcasts without an external tuner or such devices.

Press [DVD] first.

1	Insert a recordable disc (refer to
	page 24 on how to insert a disc).
	* Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit.

(Refer to page 27 for the list of compatible discs.)

It may take a while to load the disc.

•When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW, the unit automatically starts to format.

2	Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select
	a recording mode.

Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 27.

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3	Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
	appropriate external input position (L1/

L2) to which your external tuner is connected. Then select the desired channel to record on the external tuner.

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