Sharp DV-RW350U, DV-RW340U User Manual

VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION.

The region number for this unit is 1.

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.

DV-RW340U DV-RW350U

Before you start

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Operation Manual

Supplied Accessory

• Remote control (9HSNB

114UD) with two “AA” size batteries

• Round Coaxial cable (9HSWPZ0901TM003)

• Audio/Video cables (9HSWX1E56B5-001)

• Operation Manual (9HS

1VMN20224)

• QUICK USE GUIDE (9HS1VMN20237)

Precautions

Before you start

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

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITAR LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

CAUTION:

THIS UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-

FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS UNIT IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE

CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

For future reference, record the model and serial numbers (located on the rear of the Unit) in the space provided.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.”

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Este aparato digital de la Clase B cumple con la norma ICES-003 de Canadá.

Before you start EspañolRecording Playing discs EditingConnections Getting started

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Precautions (cont’d)

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture- Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8.Accessories - Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product.Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

Transportation - A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources - This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization - This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature.If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides

information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.A)

15. Lightning - For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled,or objects have fallen into the video

product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by follow-

ing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions as an improp-

er adjustment of other controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f.When the video product exhibits a distinct change in per-

formance this indicates a need for service.

1. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

23. Heat - This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Important Safeguards

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

FIGURE A

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

Precautions (cont’d)

Before you start

Copy Protection

Warning of Dew Formation

This Unit supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using this unit, the copy protection code prevents the DVD or videotape copy from playing normally.

Moisture may form inside the unit under the following conditions:

• Immediately after a heater is turned on.

• In a steamy or humid room.

• When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to warm environment. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly or damage the videotape. In such case, turn on the power and wait for more than two hours for the moisture to evaporate.

Notice for progressive scan outputs

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

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

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

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not put your fingers or objects on the disc tray or in the cassette compartment.

Location and Handling

• Do not cover or place the unit in enclosed spaces to prevent excessive temperature build up.

• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

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

• Keep the unit away from strong magnetic objects.

• Do not stand the unit vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.

• Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the unit immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP immediately.

•

Do not remove the unit cabinet.Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/ or damage to the unit. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP.

Nonuse Periods

Location and Handling

• When the unit is not being used, switch the unit to the Standby mode.

• When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

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 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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VCR functions Others Español

Precautions (cont’d)

Before you start

SERVICING

1. Please refer to relevant topics in the Troubleshooting on pages 97-100 before returning the product.

2. Do not attempt to service this Unit yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a Sharp Authorized Service Center for inspection. (See

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY at the end of this manual.)

3. Be sure the service technician uses authorized replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorized parts may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

4. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that this Unit is in safe operating order.

CLEANING THE CABINET

¡Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or

abrasive.

CLEANING DISCS

¡When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center 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 analogue records.

RECOMMENDED MEASURES FOR OPTIMUM PICTURE EXCELLENCE

This Unit is a precision device constructed using extremely accurate technology.

¡The disc cannot be played if the disc drive component is worn out or if the internal pick up lens is dirty. ¡If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to Troubleshooting on pages 97-100,

the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult a Sharp 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 videotape, 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 videotape 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 call our help line mentioned on page 103 to locate a Sharp Authorized Service Center.

Maintenance

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’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.

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

• Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.

• You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. Contact your council for details.

Others

It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

“Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247, 5,606,618, 5,6

10,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080, or 5,960,037.”

Table of contents

Before you start

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Repeat/Random/Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . . .56

Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Editing discs in VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode . . . . . . . .61

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) . .65

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Setting titles to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Releasing titles from protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . .74

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Editing DVD-R discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Changing the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . .85

Tour of the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Recording and One-touch timer recording . . . .94

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

RF converter output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Service Information (For the U.S.) . . . . . . . . . .103

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . .10

Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The VCR/DVD recorder Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SETUP/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DISPLAY menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . .

Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) 28

Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Choosing the recording format of a blank disc . . . .29

Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Checking the recording picture quality . . . . . . . . . .32

One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Hints for timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Skipping TV commercials during play . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Features

Before you start

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others Español

Recording

This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for recording once. Also, this unit allows you to record to the videotape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

Up to 8 programs recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording:

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time the REC/OTR button on the remote control or on the front panel 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.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc.This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or a videotape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is removed.

REC MONITOR:

You can confirm the picture quality for recording in the current recording speed which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, press REC MODE/REC SPEED button to set the desired recording mode.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

Chapter markers will be put on recordings as you set in SETUP menu before attempting to record.

Automatic Title menu making:

The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc which are recorded in Video mode.

Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode):

A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that you can edit titles in a Playlist as you prefer. An Original list is kept as it is.

Play

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you are allowed to 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.

Start to play from Original and Playlist (VR mode):

Title playing is available from either an Original list or Playlist.

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 recordings you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

VCR mode

DVD mode

VCR modeDVD mode

Editing

Setting/Clearing chapter markers:

You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (VR mode)

Making your own Playlist:

With the original remains as it is, you can edit titles on Various playlist as you prefer. Putting names on titles. Setting pictures for thumbnails. Setting/clearing chapter markers. Deleting parts of titles, etc.

Protecting titles:

To avoid editing or erasing titles, the protect function is useful when it is ON in the original list.

Compatibility

Available for playing discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode):

Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*.You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players.

* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW/R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVDROM drives or other DVD playback devices that do not play DVD-RW/R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

Others

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.

Symbol in this operation manual

Many functions of this unit are depending on the disc type or the recording mode. To specify for what disc type or recording mode each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.

Symbol

Description

Available to DVD Video discs

Available to DVD-RW in Video mode

Available to DVD-RW in VR mode

Available to DVD-R discs

Available to Audio CDs

Available to CD-RW/R discs with MP3 files

Available to VHS tapes Use only tapes marked with this unit.

Indicates that you need to select the DVD mode by pressing DVD button on the remote control before proceeding next step.

Indicates that you need to select the VCR mode by pressing VCR button on the remote control before proceeding next step.

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD-RW

Video

DVD-V

VCR

MP3

VCR

DVD

First: (Press:)

DVD+R

DVD+RW

Video

Available to DVD+RW in Video mode

Available to DVD+R discs

DVD mode

This unit not only plays DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that.The following features are offered with this unit.

Before you start

Functional overview

Front Panel

S-INPUT

VIDEO

L(MONO) - AUDIO - R

OPEN/CLOSE

VCR DVD

STOP PLAY

REC/OTR

OUTPUT SELECT

DUBBING

STOP/EJECT

REW

POWER

F.FWD REC/OTR

PLAY

CHANNEL

(TRACKING)

18 17

15 11*12*

63* 4

1621 19 14 13 10

9 8 7

1. POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR)

Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timer standby mode, then turn the unit on. Red LED lights up when power is on.

2. Cassette compartment (VCR)

Insert a videotape here.

3. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

4. VCR indicator

This indicator appears when the VCR output mode is selected.

5. DVD indicator

This indicator appears when the DVD output mode is selected.

6. Disc tray (DVD)

Place a disc when open.

7. AUDIO INPUT jacks (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

8. VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

9. S-VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE2) (DVD only)

Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable.

10. REC/OTR button (DVD)

Press once to start recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch timer Recording.

11. PLAY button (DVD)*

Press to start or resume play.

12. STOP button (DVD)*

Press to stop playback or recording. Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in DVD.

13. OUTPUT SELECT button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select the component you wish to operate.

14. DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

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

15. CHANNEL L / K button (DVD/VCR)

Press to change the channel up and down.

16. PLAY button (VCR)

Press to start playback.

17. Remote control sensor (DVD/VCR)

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

18. REC/OTR button (VCR)

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch timer Recording.

19. F.FWD button (VCR)

Press to rapidly advance the videotape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search)

20. REW button (VCR)

Press to rewind the videotape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)

21. STOP/EJECT button (VCR) EJECTbutton-

Press to remove the videotape from the

cassette compartment when the power is on or off. STOP button-Press to stop videotape playback. Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR.

Rear Panel

DVD DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

PB/CB

PR/CR

OUT

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1. AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR)

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

2. S-VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE1)

(DVD only)

Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (DVD only)

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

4. AUDIO INPUT jacks (LINE1) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

5. AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with standard audio cables.

6. TV ANTENNA IN jack (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect an antenna.

7. TV ANTENNA OUT jack (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor.

8. VIDEO OUTPUT jack (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with a standard video cable.

9. VIDEO INPUT jack (LINE1) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

10. S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack (DVD only)

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

11. AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (DVD only)

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with standard audio cables.

12. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack (DVD only)

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

Note: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause perma-

nent damage to the unit.

•

These jacks are useful only in DVD mode.

(*) The unit can also

be turned on by pressing these buttons.

Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others Español

REC MODE

SETUP button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display the setup menu. During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch to the progressive scanning mode or the interlace mode.

REC MONITOR button (DVD)

Press to check the video signal to be recorded before attempting.

MENU/LIST button (DVD)

Press to display the Disc menu. Press to change ORIGINAL and PLAYLIST on the TV screen. (VR mode only)

10.

TOP MENU button (DVD)

Press to display the top menu.

11. CLEAR/C.RESET button (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode Press to clear the password once entered, to cancel the programming for CD, to clear the selecting marker number in the marker setup mode or to clear the program once entered in the timer recording setting mode,etc.

• VCR mode Press to reset the tape counter.

12.

SEARCH MODE button (VCR)

Press to call up the index or time search menu.

13. CM SKIP button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.

14. REC MODE/REC SPEED button (DVD/VCR)

Press to switch the recording speed.

15.

OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

16. AUDIO button (VCR)

During playback a HiFi videotape, press to change the AUDIO OUT setting “HiFi” and “MONO”.

17.

CH K / L buttons (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode Press to change the channel up and down.

• VCR mode Press to change the channel up and down. Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in slow motion of the videotape. Also while playback is in still mode, you can adjust the picture blurred vertically.

POWER button (DVD/VCR)

Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timer standby mode, then turn the unit on.

Number buttons (DVD/VCR)

Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title/chapter/track on display or a TV channel. Also press to enter values for the settings in the SETUP menu.

DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display or change the on-screen display.

4. VCR button

Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (Refer to page 10) Press to select the VCR output mode.

5. E button (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode During playback, press to fast reverse. Or when playback is paused, press to play slow reverse.

• VCR mode Press to rewind the videotape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode.

REC/OTR button (DVD/VCR)

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch timer Recording.

18.

VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select VIDEO or TV position.

19. SLOW button (VCR)

During playback, press to view the videotape in slow motion.

20. PAUSE F button (DVD/VCR)

Press to pause play or recording.

21. DVD button

Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (Refer to page 10) Press to select the DVD output mode.

22. PLAY B button * (DVD/VCR)

Press to start or resume play.

23. D button (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode During playback, press to fast forward. Or when playback is paused, press to play slow forward.

• VCR mode Press to rapidly advance the videotape or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback.

24.STOPC button * (DVD/VCR)

Press to stop playback or recording.

25. TIMER PROG. button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display the timer program setting menu.

26. ENTER button (DVD/VCR)

Press to confirm or select menu items.

27. K / L / { / B buttons (DVD/VCR)

Press to select items or settings.

28. RETURN button (DVD/VCR)

Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

29. ZOOM button (DVD)

During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen.

30. SKIP H button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip to the previous chapter or track. Or when playback is paused, press to play reverse step by step.

SKIP G button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track. Or when playback is paused, press to play forward step by step.

Remote Control

(*) In DVD mode, the unit can also be

turned on by pressing these buttons.

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

TOP MENU

MENU/LIST

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C.RESET

CM SKIP

MODE

AUDIO

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

15*

22*

24*

Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

Using a remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor of the unit.

• Use within the operating range and angle as shown.

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

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

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

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PA U S

E N T

E R

M E N

P L

A Y L I

T O P M E

N U /

R I G I N A

F W D

S T O P

P L A

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Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control.

Note:

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

• 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 plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment 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 rules that apply in your country or area.

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

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

VCR DVD

OUTPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

VCR DVD

STOP PLAY

REC/OTR

OUTPUT SELECT

DUBBING

STOP/EJECT

REW

POWER

F.FWD REC/OTR

PLAY

CHANNEL

(TRACKING)

POWER

REC SPEED

REC MODE

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C.RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

DVD/VCR RECORDER

OUTPUT SELECT button

DVD indicator

VCR indicator

DVD button

VCR button

Press the VCR button on the remote control.

(Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.)

VCR MODE

Note

• Pressing only the OUTPUT SELECT button

on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control.You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control.

• Pressing the SETUP or the TIMER PROG. button switches the unit to the DVD mode.

Press the DVD button on the remote control.

(Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)

DVD MODE

The VCR/DVD recorder Switching

Note

• Pressing only the OUTPUT SELECT button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control.You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control.

• Pressing the SETUP or the TIMER PROG. button switches the unit to the DVD mode.

Within about 23feet (7m)

Remote control

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Before you start

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others Español

Guide to Displays on screen menu

This unit uses the following on screen menu for most operations: SETUP/DISC/CD menu, Title list, and DISPLAY menu.They allow you to change the playing status of disc during play. The DISPLAY menu also gives you information on the status of the disc or a videotape.

SETUP/DISC/CD menu

Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either of SETUP/DISC/CD by pressing { / B buttons.Then, press ENTER button to display each menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit.

1. Playback:

To set up the unit to play discs as you prefer.

2. Recording:

To set up the unit to record to discs or videotapes as you prefer.

3. Display:

To set up the OSD screen and the front display of the unit as you prefer.

4. Select Video:

To choose a line input to record to DVD discs from other video equipment.

5. Clock:

To set up the clock of the unit as you need.

6. Channel:

To adjust the channel setting of the unit as you prefer.

1. Edit:

Turns on a title list, (When a disc with VR mode is inserted, 'Original' or 'PlayList' is available.), which shows the recorded titles on the disc.

2. Format (DVD-RW only):

Allows you to erase all of the recorded content on the disc. The disc will be completely blank.

• Erased content cannot be called back. Please make sure before you format a disc.

• A DVD-RW disc formatted with this unit cannot be used in other DVD recorders without any recording using this unit.

• If you want to use a disc only formatted with this unit on another DVD recorder, you have to re-format the disc on that recorder.

3. Finalize:

Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles.

Disc Protect (VR mode only) :

Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording.

1. Random Play:

To activate the random playback feature.

2. Program Play(Audio CD only):

To activate the programmed playback feature.

“CD” is available only when an Audio CD disc or a CD-RW/R disc with MP3 files is inserted into the unit.

“SETUP” is available only in the Stop mode.

“DISC” is available only when a DVD-RW/R disc is inserted into the unit. When a DVD-Video disc (commercially available), new DVD-R disc, or the finalized DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “DISC”.

Setup Menu

Setup

1 2 3

4 5 6

Playback Setting

Disc Setting

Disc

Edit Format Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

1 2 3

CD Playback Mode

Random Play Program Play

1 2

Before you start

DISPLAY menu

First:

Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing.

Details are on page 43.

1. Indicates a disc type and a

format mode.

Note:

In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example.

2. Indicates a recording mode

and possible recording time.

3. Indicates a current channel

number and an audio status of the program.

4. Indicates a title number, chap-

ter number and the time elapsed of disc play.

5. Each icon means:

)

DVD mode

First:

Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.

1. Playback status of the current

videotape.

2. Indicates a current channel

number and an audio status of the program.

3. Indicates a recording speed

only five seconds.

4. Indicates a Tape Counter.

5. Audio status of the current

videotape.

VCR mode

Functional overview (cont’d)

DVD

1 1 00:00:00

DVD-RW

Video mode

SP 1:25 Rem.

CH 1

STEREO

: Search

:Audio

: Subtitle

:Angle (except VR mode

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

VCR

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Before you start

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others Español

Functional overview (cont’d)

Front Panel Display Guide

1. Current status of the unit

: Appears when a disc or a

videotape play is paused.

: Appears when playing a

disc or a videotape.

: Appears when the timer

programming has been set and is proceeding.

: Appears during recording

process.

: Appears during repeat play.

: Appears when a video-

tape is in the unit.

2. Disc type and Current status of the unit

Appears when an audio CD or a disc with MP3 files is inserted in the disc tray.

Appears when a DVD disc is inserted in the disc tray. Appears when the timer recording is proceeding in DVD. Appears when DVD is in the timer recording standby mode.

: Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted in the disc tray.

: Appears when a DVDRW disc is inserted in the disc tray.

Appears when the timer recording is proceeding in VCR. Appears when VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.

: Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process.

: Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.

Display message

3. Recording mode/speed

Indicates the recording speed of the disc or a videotape.

4. Title/Track and Chapter mark

: Appears when indicating

a title/track number.

: Appears when indicating

a chapter number.

5. Displays the following

• Playing time / remaining time

• Current title / chapter / track number

• Recording time

• Clock

• Channel number

• VCR tape counter

• Remaining time for a onetouch timer recording

6. : Appears in the after-

noon with the clock displaying.

7. :

Appears when the progressive scan system is activated.

Appears when the disc tray is opening.

Appears when the disc tray is closing.

Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray.

Appears when data is being recorded on a disc.

Connections

Connection to a TV

DVD DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

B/CB

R/CR

OUT

(Back of TV)

Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.

Cable

Signal

Cable Signal

Connect

Disconnect

Antenna

(Back of this unit)

(Back of TV)

Round Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Connect

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

DVD DVD/VCR

ANTENNAINAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

OUT

DVD DVD/VCR

ANTENNAINAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUTT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

DVD/VCR

VIDEO OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB

R/CR

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

B/CB

R/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

Basic Audio

Method 2 Method 3

Better picture Best picture

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Audio cable

(supplied)

Component Video cables (commercially available)

This unit

Note

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

• Method 2 and method 3 are only useful in DVD mode.

• Although you can view images when using the connection Method 1 and 2 while Progressive Scan is acti- vated, they are in Interlace mode.

Method 1

Good picture

VIDEO OUT

Video cable (supplied)

S-Video cable (commercially available)

•

These jacks are useful only in DVD mode.

TOP MENU

SETUP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

STOP

PLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

ENTER

more than 3 seconds

during DVD playback

[Interlace mode]

[Progressive Scan mode]

If your TV is compatible with Progressive Scan (480p) and you want to enjoy that high quality picture;

You must select the connection Method 3 above and Progressive Scan mode.To set the mode, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that “P.SCAN” will appear on the display of this unit.

If your TV is not compatible with Progressive Scan;

Use this unit in Interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN” is on the display of this unit. If not, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.

VCR functions Others Español

Connections

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

Round Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

(Back of this unit)

OUT

(Back of TV)

Cable

Signal

Connection A

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

Note to the Cable TV System Installer :

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable

entry as possible.

Select this connection when you want to view or record a scrambled channel.With this connection, channels cannot be changed on this unit.You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box.

• While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed.

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button.The “POWER” indicator on the front panel will appear. Then, press the CHANNEL buttons to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box).

• If noise appears on the TV screen

, press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

• If you use the channel 4, you will need to change this unit’s RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF converter output” on page 100.

2) At the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you have selected at step 1).

3) At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view or record.

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

Round Coaxial Cable (supplied) Round Coaxial Cable

(Back of TV)

OUT

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

Cable

Signal

Connection B

(Back of this unit)

Select this connection when you want to change channels on this unit.With this connection, you may watch one channel while recording another.

• You may not view or record a scrambled channel.

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1) At the cable box or satellite box, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as this unit’s RF output channel.)

• Refer to “RF converter output” on page 100.

2) At the TV, select the same channel as the output channel (3 or 4) of the cable box or satellite box.

3) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button. The “POWER” indicator on the front panel will appear. Then, select the channel you want to view or record.

• If noise appears on the TV screen

, press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

To playback a DVD disc or a videotape

Follow the steps 1) to 2) above, to playback a DVD disc or a videotape.

• Refer to “Playback” on pages 44-45, 94.

o view one channel while recording another

1) While you are recording on this unit, press VIDEO/TV button.

2) At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view.

Getting started

Connection to an Audio System

• When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off.

• Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information.

DVD

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Stereo system

COAXIAL

DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

Method 1

Analog audio input jacks

Digital audio input jack

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Method 2

Audio cable

(supplied)

Audio Coaxial

Digital cable

(commercially

available)

Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder,

MD deck or DAT deck

This unit

Note

• If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder and set “Dolby Digital” to “Stream” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP menu. (Refer to pages 90-91.)

• If output is DTS encoded audio, connect to a DTS decoder and set “DTS” to “ON” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP menu. (Refer to pages 90-91.)

• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.

• Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or a

DTS decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” and “DTS” to “OFF” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP menu. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to pages 90-91.)

• Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” for the “Digital Out”

setting in the SETUP menu for connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck. (Refer to pages 90-91.)

• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby

Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.

• By hooking this unit up to the DTS decoder, you

can enjoy 5.1channel surround system which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible.

5.1channel surround system is developed by the Digital Theater System, Inc.

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Easy DVD recording

The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs.

Note:

Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.

Step 1: Choose a disc type

There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playing/recording/editing requirements. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media. This DVD recorder can record on the following type of discs.

* This unit cannot record on the following discs.

• DVD-RW Ver 1.2 / 2-4x CPRM compatible

• DVD-R General Ver 2.0 / 8x For example, when you want to record repeated-

ly on the same disc or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select the rewritable DVDRW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

Step 2:

Insert a blank disc

Remote Control

Open the disc tray

Close the disc tray

Format the disc

Insert the disc in the unit. Then, format the disc from SETUP menu.Video format (Video mode) or Video recording format (VR mode) will be available depending on the disc type inserted.This is necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 29-30. When you format, the entire contents on that disc will be erased.

• The unit automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted.

DVD disc types

DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video

You want to

Record TV programs

Reuse by deleting unwanted contents

Edit recorded contents

Edit/Record from connected equipment

Copy discs for distribution

Play on other DVD equipment

DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video

Features

Recording

Rewritable? Yes Yes

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.) Yes Yes

Can create chapters wherever you like (manual) Yes No

Can record 16:9 size pictures Yes Yes

Can record Copy-Once programs Yes No

Editing

Can perform basic edit functions Yes Yes

Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit) Yes No

Ye s

DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.

Note:

For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.

DVD-R

: Most suitable. : Can be used. : Some functions are limited. : Cannot be used.

Turn on the unit

This operation may take a while to be recognized.

4.7

POWER

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

REC MODE

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

AUDIO

REC MODE REC SPEED

ABC DEF

OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO

Getting started

Easy DVD recording (Cont’d)

Step 3: Select the

Recording speed

Step 5: Record to

DVD discs

123

Step 4: Select the

desired channel

Step 6: Stop the

Record

VIDEO/TV

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

Hint 1: Play the recorded contents

You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu and immediately start to play. Recorded contents are easily accessible, with simple procedure of choosing a title on a chapter in the menu screen.

What are titles and chapters?

The contents of a DVD disc are generally divided into titles.Titles may be further divided into chapters.

Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc

You will find editing discs is easy.This unit offers convenient edit functions which are possible only with DVD-R/RW discs.

You can edit the following from a title list.

• Putting names on titles

• Setting pictures for thumbnails (VR mode)

• Setting/clearing chapter markers

• Deleting parts of titles or scenes (VR mode)

Title Delete :This deletes an entire scene permanently from the disc. Scene Delete :This allows a user to edit within a specific scene (ex. commercials).

Original and Playlist (VR mode)

You can edit the recordings in Playlist without changing the original recordings.A Playlist does not take up much disc space.

What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?

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

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

• Playlist content refers to the edited version of the disc; how the Original

content is to be played.

Finalizing a Disc

• This will allow a disc that is recorded on our unit to be played back on a different DVD player- without finalization it will not be playable on another player.

•

After finalizing a disc if the recording was in video mode, you can not edit any information that is on that disc.

• If you have recorded in VR mode on DVD-RW disc then editing is still permitted after finalizing.

This operation may take a while to be completed.

To select the DVD mode

To select the recording speed

REC MODE

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

REC MODE REC SPEED

ABC DEF

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

VCR

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

POWER

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

SP 2:01 Rem.

Start Rec. Stop/Star t Stop Rec.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2

CH 1

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

SETUP

REC/OTR

Writing to Disc

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

VCR

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

PLAY

STOP

DVD

ENTER

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

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Changing the SETUP menu

Channel setting

All channels are stored in the unit when purchased.We recommend that you get available channels in your area stored using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the SETUP menu.

Getting channels automatically

Press POWER button to turn on the unit.

Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Select “Channel” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Select “Auto Preset” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

Press SETUP button to exit.

•You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using the CHANNEL buttons.

Note

• If the auto presetting is cancelled during presetting, some channels not yet preset may not be received.

• The selection will depend on how you receive the TV channels.

To cancel the auto presetting during scanning:

Press RETURN button or SETUP button to cancel.

To select a channel

You can select a channel by directly entering channel using the Number buttons on the remote control.

Notes for using the Number buttons:

• When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number.(For example: 117, press 1,1,7)

• You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on).

•

You can select the line input mode (“L1” or “L2”).To select “L1” by pressing [0],[0],[1].To select “L2” by pressing [0],[0],[2].Details are on page 38.

POWER

REC SPEED

REC MODE

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C.RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

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Setup

Setup Menu

Playback Setting

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset Manual Preset TV Audio Select

Auto Presetting Now

VCR DVD

Stereo

CH 18

Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

Select “Manual Preset” using K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Manual Preset menu will appear.

Select the channel number to add or delete.

Press { button to move to a lower channel number.

Press B button to move to a higher channel number.

Select “Add” or “Delete” using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

The channel number will be added or deleted from the channel memory.Then, the next channel number will appear so that you can continue adding or deleting channels.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Adding/deleting channels

The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory.You also may add channels into memory.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Select “Channel” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

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Setup Menu

Setup

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH2

Add Delete

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH18

Add Delete

REC MODE

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

TUV WXYZ

PQRS

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C.RESET

CM SKIP

MODE

AUDIO

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

Playback Setting

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset Manual Preset TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

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Selecting the TV stereo or SAP

You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “Stereo” has been selected as the default.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Select “Channel” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Select “TV Audio Select” using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Select “Stereo” or “SAP” using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Stereo:

Outputs main-audio.

SAP: (Secondary Audio Program)

Outputs sub-audio. Refer to the item in “Glossary” on page 102 for more information.

Press SETUP button to exit.

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Notes on TV channel audio

•

When you record a TV program available in second audio or stereo on a DVD-RW/R or videotape, you have to select either Stereo or SAP in the Channel Preset screen beforehand. Refer to the following table to check an appropriate setting.

• As can be seen in the above table, when a TV program is available in second audion and you set Channel Preset to SAP, you can only play the recording in second audio.

Selected Broadcast

Disc (Videotape)

Audio

audio audio recording output Stereo STEREO+SAP STEREO STEREO

STEREO STEREO STEREO MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO

SAP STEREO+SAP SAP SAP

STEREO STEREO STEREO MONO+SAP SAP SAP MONO MONO MONO

Setup Menu

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset Manual Preset TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

SAP

REC MODE

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

TUV WXYZ

PQRS

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C.RESET

CM SKIP

MODE

AUDIO

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset Manual Preset TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

Getting started

Setting the clock

Set the clock before you try the timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock Setting on pages 23-24.

Auto Clock Setting

Make sure

• The antenna/cable TV connections are correct.

• If this unit is connected to a Cable Box or Satellite Box, select the local PBS station on them to set the clock automatically.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select“SETUP”using

{ / B

but-

tons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Select “Clock” using

K / L / { / B

buttons, then press ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Select “Auto Clock Setting” using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

• If you do not know your PBS channel number, select “Auto” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.

• If you know your PBS channel number, select “Manual” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.

Enter your PBS channel number using Number or

/ L buttons, then press ENTER button.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Press POWER button to turn off the unit.

This unit will search for the time only when the power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give this unit time to set the clock on the display of the front panel.

Note

• The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna/cable signal to this unit and plug in the power cord. In this case, the current time will appear on the front panel display.

• If the current time is not displayed or the displayed clock is not correct, set the clock manually.

POWER

REC SPEED

REC MODE

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C.RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

2 3 4 5

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

OFF

Auto

Auto Manual

Off

Setup Menu

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

Auto

VCR DVD

OFF

Set Channel No.

Auto

CH1

Manual

Off

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Setting the clock (cont’d)

Getting started

Manual Clock Setting

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Select “Clock” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Select “Clock Setting” using K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

A clock setting window will appear.

Press ENTER button again.

Default date will appear.

Enter the date (month / day / year) using K / L buttons.

Press { / B buttons to move the cursor.

Enter the time (hour / minute) using

K / L buttons.

Press { / B buttons to move the cursor.

Note

•

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.

POWER

REC SPEED

REC MODE

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C.RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

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Setup Menu

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

- - - / - - / - - - - ( - - - )

- - : - -

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)

12 : 00AM

VCR DVD

Auto

VCR DVD

Auto

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

Auto

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)

09 : 24 AM

VCR DVD

Auto

Getting started

Setting the clock (cont’d)

Press K / L buttons to select AM or PM, then press ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from zero.

POWER

REC SPEED

REC MODE

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C.RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

TOP MENU

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

STOP

PLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C.RESET

MODE

ENTER

Select “Auto Clock Setting” using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Repeat steps (1) to (3) in “Manual Clock Setting”.

When “Auto Clock Setting” is selected to “Auto” or “Manual”, change it to “OFF” as following steps.

Select “OFF” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

Auto

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

OFF

Auto

Auto Manual

Off

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Changing the SETUP menu

Select “Daylight Saving Time” using K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

Daylight Saving Time options will appear.

Select “ON” or “OFF” using K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Choose “ON” when currently observing the daylight saving time.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Setting the daylight saving time

When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Select “Clock” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

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Setup Menu

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

Auto

ON OFF

REC MODE

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

TUV WXYZ

PQRS

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C.RESET

CM SKIP

MODE

AUDIO

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER PROG.

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

RETURN

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time

VCR DVD

Auto

Getting started

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Box” has been selected as the default.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Select “Playback” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

Playback menu will appear.

Select “TV Aspect” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER

button.

Option window will appear.

Refer to the Note on this page.

Select a desired option using K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Note

If you have a standard TV:

Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that black bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen. Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture with both sides trimmed.

If you have a widescreen TV:

Select “16:9 Wide”.

POWER

REC SPEED

REC MODE

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C.RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

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Setup > Playback

TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio

DVD

16:9 Wide

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide

English Original OFF

ON OFF

Setup Menu

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Playback

TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio

DVD

4:3 Letter Box All English Original OFF

ON OFF

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Information on DVD recording

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

Information

This unit can record to DVD-RW and DVD-R discs. When recording, you will need to select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode depending on the disc format.When recording to DVDRW, a recording format will be “Video mode” or “VR mode” because a disc format is available between “Video Recording format” and “Video format” for DVD-RW. On the other hand, the disc format for DVD-R is always “Video format,” so a recording format will be “Video mode”.

* This unit cannot record on the following discs.

• DVD-RW Ver 1.2 / 2-4x CPRM compatible

• DVD-R General Ver 2.0 / 8x

About Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode

Video mode is the same recording format as DVDVideo discs purchased locally, so that you can play in most DVD players.To play in other DVD players, you will need to finalize (see page 41). If not finalized, you can play, record additionally or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW.You can record and edit repeatedly.

DVD players with are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.

Recording speed

You can select a recording speed among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording speed you select as follows.

* This table is designed for a new single-sided 12cm

disc as the standard.The recording time are estimates and actual recording time may differ.

* The audio and video quality is getting poorer as

the recording time becomes longer.

* Discs recorded in SLP or SEP on this recorder

may not be played back on other DVD recorders or DVD players.

Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, the unit will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. Video that is “copy-once only” can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below). When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen.

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 then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Logo Attributes

8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode):

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Disc type Disc format

DVD-RW

DVD-R

600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm)

4.7

180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

Video mode

Video

DVD-RW

VR mode

DVD-RW

Video mode

4.7

DVD-R

Functions

Playing, limited recording, limited editing

Playing, recording, Original/Playlist editing

Playing, limited recording, limited editing

Recording speed

SLP

SEP

Recording time *

60 min

120 min

240 min

360 min

480 min

600 min

Video/Sound Quality

Recording

Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For recording these, refer to the following.

Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize)

After recording, you must finalize the disc in order to play on other unites. (Refer to page 41.)

After finalizing:

• Once DVD-RW/R (Video mode) is finalized, you cannot record additionally or edit.

• Even if DVD-RW (VR mode) is finalized, you can record additionally or edit the disc.

• When DVD-RW/R (Video mode) is finalized, title menu will be created automatically.

To play in other DVD players, finalize discs recorded on this unit with the following condition.

Note

• The audio and video quality is getting poorer as the Recording time becomes longer.

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

• DVD-RW/R and CD-RW/R discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the pickup lens.

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

• Discs recorded in video mode on this DVD recorder cannot record additionally using other DVD recorders.

• A DVD-RW disc formatted with this unit cannot be used in other DVD recorders without any recording using this unit.

• Since the recording is made by the variable bit rate (VBR) 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 OSD.

Information on DVD recording (cont’d)

Disc type / format

ver.1.1

DVD-RW

ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

ver.1.1

Video

DVD-RW

ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

DVD-R

ver.2.0

Recordable Not Recordable

Copy-free Copy-once

Copyprohibited

This Unit DVD player

* You cannot finalize discs in other DVD recorders.

Disc type Mode

DVD-RW

ver.1.1 ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

DVD-R

ver.2.0

Finalizing*

Playable

Not Playable

Video mode VR mode

Video mode

VCR functions Others Español

Recording

Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the SETUP menu

Choosing the recording format of a blank disc

Formatting a disc

When inserting a blank disc, the unit starts to initialize the blank disc. After that, you can record to the disc with the recording format selected in SETUP menu. You are allowed to set a specified time for chapter marks.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Select “Recording” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Recording menu will appear.

Select “DVD-RW Recording Format” using K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

VR mode has been selected as the default.

Select “Video mode” or “VR mode” using K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

The recording mode will be set.

Select “Auto Chapter” using K / L buttons, then press

ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

“10 minutes” has been selected as the default.

Select a desired time option using K / L buttons, then

press ENTER button.

Chapter marks will be put as you specified.

Press SETUP button to exit.

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Note

• When inserting a blank DVD+RW or DVD+R disc, the error message ("Disc Error") will appear.You cannot record on a DVD+RW/R. On this unit, DVD+RW and DVD+R are for playback only.

• PLAYLIST will be created automatically when recording on DVD-RW in VR mode.

• The time for chapter marks is not accurate in Video mode.

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

Video

DVD-RW

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format Auto Chapter Timer Programming Dubbing Mode VCR DVD

Video mode DVD Player Compatibility mode. VR mode Editing possibility mode.

Setup Menu

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format Auto Chapter Timer Programming Dubbing Mode VCR DVD

DVD

Video mode

VR mode

10 minutes

DVD

VR mode

OFF 5 minutes

10 minutes

10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes

REC MODE

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

TUV WXYZ

PQRS

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C.RESET

CM SKIP

MODE

AUDIO

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER PROG.

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

RETURN

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format Auto Chapter Timer Programming Dubbing Mode

DVD

VR mode 10 minutes

VCR DVD

Formatting a disc (cont’d)

Recording

If you are using a DVD-RW disc, by default it will be VR mode.You can change this to Video mode from SETUP menu.

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “DISC” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER button.

DISC menu will appear.

* VR mode only

Select “Format” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

* VR mode only

Select “Yes” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

* VR mode only

Select “Yes” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER button.

Formatting will start.

Formatting is complete.

100% will be indicated.

This operation may take a while to be completed.

Video

Reformatting a disc

Note

• When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc will be erased.

• If you want to cancel format

at step 5, select “No”.

POWER

REC SPEED

REC MODE

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C.RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

2 3 4 5

DVD-RW

Setup Menu

Disc

Edit Forma t Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON

Disc

Edit Forma t Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON

Yes No

Are you sure?

Yes No

Formatting

58%

Disc

Edit Forma t Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON

Yes No

Formatting

100%

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