Sharp DV-RW370S(S), DV-RW370S Manual

VCR/DVD RECORDER

COMBINATION

MODEL

DV-RW370S(S)

OPERATION MANUAL

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

DV-RW370

	OPEN/CLOSE
STOP/EJECT	PLAY		VCR	STOP	PLAY
OPERATE				DVD
REW F.FWD	REC/OTR				REC/OTR
	PROGRAMME
	(TRACKING)	DUBBING	OUTPUT SELECT

	2	The region number for
		this unit is 2.

PAL

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER

PRODUCT CON LASER CLASE 1

Before you start

Precautions

NOTE:

This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 220–240V ~ ± 10%, 50Hz ± 0.5%. It cannot be used elsewhere.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED 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.

WARNING:

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

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

Laser Diode Properties

Material:	GaAs
Wave length:	DVD: 658 nm
Emission Duration:	CD: 790 nm
	Continuous
Laser output:	Max. 19 mW

• This unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is embossed on the rear cover.

• This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety,

do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

DVD/VCR	DVD	ANTENNA
AV2 (DECODER)
AV1 (TV)

Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following.

•Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord.

•Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.

•Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.

•Do not bundle any cables such as; AC power cord, Round Coaxial cable or other cables that are used to connect this unit to your TV together. Or never put any cables on the top panel of this unit. The noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated.

•Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way.

Nonuse Periods

•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.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

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

Warning of Dew Formation

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 video tape. In such case, turn on the power and wait for more than 2 hours for the moisture to evaporate.

Supplied Accessory

• Remote control	• Round Coaxial cable	• Operation Manual
with two R6 (AA) size batteries

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located at the bottom of your unit and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.: VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION: DV-RW370S(S) Serial No.: __________________________________

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Precautions (cont’d)

Location and Handling

•Do not stand the unit vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.

•Depending on the TV, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close to your TV. In this case, please ensure enough space between your TV and the unit.

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

•Keep the distances 20cm around apparatus of ventilation openings.

•Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

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

•Keep the unit away from strong magnetic objects.

•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.

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

•Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find troubles or not in use.

•The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

•Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the unit in multimedia systems.

Copyright

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.

Copy Protection

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 a VCR, the copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.

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

•When attempting to record copy protected material on a VCR or other recording device, the copy protection will activate and the protected material will not be recorded correctly. In addition, attempting to display copy protected material on a monitor connected via a VCR, whether for the purpose of viewing or not, will cause an inferior quality picture to be displayed. This is not a fault of the equipment. Please view copy protected material by connecting the product directly to the monitor.

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

Dolby Digital Recording

“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. 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 created using Dolby Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video players.”

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

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

“Kodak Picture CD COMPATIBLE” is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

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Before you start

Precautions (cont’d)

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 picture problems with 525 or 625 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 or 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service centre.

“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, 5,610,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080, or 5,960,037.”

If There Is Noise Interference on the TV While a Broadcast Is Being Received

Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV monitor while you watch a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the unit.

Maintenance

SERVICING

1.Please refer to relevant topics in the “Troubleshooting” on page 93 before returning the product.

2.Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a SHARP Approved Service Centre for inspection.

3.Be sure the service technician uses authorised replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorised 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 centre 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 page 93, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult a SHARP Approved Service Centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be played back. To maintain optimum picture quality, the Player should be serviced (cleaned

and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which the unit is used. Contact your authorised SHARP supplier for details.

DISC HANDLING

•When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to touch the surface of the disc.

•Always store a 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 programme 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 centre.

Note

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

•Clean video heads only when problems occur.

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Table of contents

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

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Symbols used in this Operation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 About the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Child Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 The VCR/DVD recorder Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Guide to On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Connecting to external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Connecting to an Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Channel setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 To select a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 To skip a Preset channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

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

Selecting the On-Screen Display (OSD) language . . . . . . . .23 Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Information on DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Type of discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise) . . . . . .25 Usable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Choosing the recording format of a brand-new

DVD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Recording Audio Select (XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Reformatting a disc manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Selecting the Sound mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting External Input Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Setting Bilingual Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Basic recording / One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) . . . . . .30 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Checking, cancelling, or correcting the timer programming information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 To stop the timer recording in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 If the timer programming did not complete correctly . . . . . .33 VPS (Video Programme System) /

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Timer Recording using the SHOWVIEW® system. . . . . . . . . . .35 Satellite Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Settings for external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording from external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Guide to DV and On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Finalising discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Auto finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Disc Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Information on playing back DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Playable discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Colour systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Region codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Playing back on DivX® file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Hint for DVD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc . .45 Playing back a DVD-Video / CD / Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Playing back an MP3 / JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Playing back a DivX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Playing back discs using the Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Playing back a disc using the Title menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

PBC function for Video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Playing back a Video CD using the Title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Cancelling and Recalling the PBC function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Rapid Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Step by step playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Slow forward / Slow reverse playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Title / Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Direct Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Time search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show. . . . . .58

Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Random playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Programme playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 DivX® VOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Selecting the format of audio and video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Switching subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Switching audio soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Switching virtual surround system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Switching camera angles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Information on disc editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Edit the recorded disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Notes for deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Deleting titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Editing title names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Guide to edit title name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Adding or deleting chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Setting pictures for thumbnails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Deleting a part of a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Combining titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Erasing all Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Setting or releasing the title protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Setting or clearing all chapter marks in one title . . . . . . . . . . .79

Changing the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Tour of the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Video setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 DVD-Videos Parental Lock level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . .89

Basic Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 One-touch Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Time search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

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Features

Recording

The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are recordable only once. Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

Recording up to 8 programmes:

VCR MODE

DVD MODE

You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can set your required recording end time easily. Every time [VCR REC/OTR I] or [DVD REC/OTR I] is pressed during basic recording, the recording end time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is finished.

SHOWVIEW® system:

You can set timer recording using the SHOWVIEW system by just entering the SHOWVIEW programming number from a TV guide magazine.

VPS / PDC:

This system assures that the TV programme you wish to record using timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end even if the actual broadcasting time differs.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be available only if the DVD disc and the videotape are not copy-protected.

Left channel stereo recording:

The unit can record monaural sound from the Left channel as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and Right channels) automatically. (This function is not available for input source of AV3 jacks on the front panel.)

Automatic Chapter marks setting:

DVD MODE

Chapter marks will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setup menu before starting to record.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):

The unit creates Title menus automatically when finalising discs.

Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):

The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.

Automatic finalising (Video mode):

You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc space if you set this in the Setup menu.

Playback

DVD MODE

Theatre surround sound:

When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy theatrequality surround sound from discs recorded with the surround sound system.

Quick search:

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.

Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):

You can play back titles using either the Original list or a Playlist.

Virtual Surround System:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back on DivX® file:

The unit performs a DivX® file purchased through the official site of DivX® Video which is called DivX® Video-On-Demand (VOD) services, and recorded it on the DVD-RW/-R or CD-RW/-R.

Playing back on MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files:

You can enjoy MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

VCR MODE

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index or 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 tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD MODE

Delete titles:

If the title is no longer you need, you can delete it from the disc. This is a useful method if you want to increase the capacity of DVD-RW discs.

Editing title names:

You can change the title name you prefer.

Add or delete chapter marks (DVD-RW only):

You can easily add chapter marks for easy editing.

Choose the picture for thumbnails (VR mode only):

You can select a picture for thumbnail at a point you like.

A scene delete from a title (VR mode only):

If the title has many commercials or the part you don't want, you can erase them from the title.

Making your own Playlist (VR mode, Playlist only):

While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist.

Divide title / Combine titles / Add titles / Erase all titles

Protecting titles (VR mode, Original only):

To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the Original list.

Compatibility

DVD MODE

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regular DVD player:

Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back 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 and other DVD playback devices available that cannot play back DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

Official DivX® Certified product

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 ) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

Symbols used in this Operation Manual

To show what recording mode or media type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.

Symbol Description

Description refers to VHS tapes

Use only cassettes marked VHS ( PAL ).

Description refers to DVD-RW in Video mode

Description refers to DVD-RW in VR mode

Description refers to DVD-R in Video mode

Description refers to DVD-Video discs

*Description refers to DVD+RW discs

*Description refers to DVD+R discs

Description refers to DVD-RAM discs

Description refers to Audio CDs

Description refers to Video CDs

Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with MP3 files

Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with JPEG files, including Kodak Picture CD files

Description refers to DVD-RW/-R and CD-RW/-R discs with DivX® files

* There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.

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Front Panel			1*	2*	3	4
	DV-RW370
				OPEN/CLOSE
		PAL
OPERATE	STOP/EJECT	PLAY			VCR	STOP PLAY
						DVD
						DV-IN (AV3) VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
	REW F.FWD	REC/OTR				REC/OTR
				PROGRAMME
				(TRACKING) DUBBING	OUTPUT SELECT
5	6 7*8* 9*10 11		12	13 14 15		16 17*18 19 20 21

* … You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons or insert a tape.

1Cassette compartment* (VCR)

• Insert a tape here.

2OPEN/CLOSE A button* (DVD)

•Press to open or close the disc tray.

3 OUTPUT indicators (VCR / DVD)

•Indicates the selected component (VCR or DVD).

4Disc tray (DVD)

• Place the disc here when open.

5OPERATE button

•Press to turn on or off the unit.

•Red LED lights up when power is ON.

•If timer programming is set, press to switch the unit to timer-standby mode.

6STOP C/EJECT A button (VCR)

•In stop mode, press to remove the tape from the unit.

•Press to stop the tape motion.

•Press to stop a timer recording of VCR.

7REW E button* (VCR)

•Press to rewind the video tape.

•Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)

•Press to turn the unit on when the video tape is inserted and start rewinding the tape.

8F.FWD D button* (VCR)

•Press to rapidly advance the video tape.

•Press to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search)

•Press to turn the unit on when the video tape is inserted and start rapidly advancing the tape.

9PLAY B button* (VCR)

• Press to start playback.

10REC/OTR button (VCR)

•Press once to start a basic recording.

•Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer Recording.

Button names described in the Operation Manual

11Remote control sensor

•Receives signals from your remote control so you can control the unit from a distance.

12Display (VCR / DVD)

•Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 13.

13PROGRAMME (TRACKING) L / K buttons

(VCR / DVD)

•Press to change the channel up or down.

•Press to adjust the tracking manually during VCR playback.

14DUBBING button (VCR / DVD)

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

15OUTPUT SELECT button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to select the DVD mode or the VCR mode.

16STOP C button (DVD)

•Press to stop playback or recording.

•Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.

17PLAY B button* (DVD)

•Press to start or resume playback.

18REC/OTR button (DVD)

•Press once to start a basic recording.

•Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer Recording.

19DV-IN input jack (AV4) (VCR / DVD)

•Use to connect the DV output of external equipment with a DV cable.

20VIDEO input jack (AV3) (VCR / DVD)

•Use to connect external equipment with a standard Video cable.

21AUDIO input jacks (AV3) (VCR / DVD)

•Use to connect external equipment with a standard Audio cable.

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Rear Panel

	DVD/VCR			DVD
	AV2 (DECODER)		DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO	COMPONENT
			AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT	VIDEO OUT
						Y
					L	PB
						/CB
	AV1 (TV)		COAXIAL
					R	PR
						/CR
1	2	3	4	56		7

ANTENNA
IN
OUT
8	9

1Mains cable

• Connect to a standard AC outlet.

2AV1 (TV) Scart terminal (VCR / DVD)

•Connect to the Scart terminal on your TV. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

3AV2 (DECODER) Scart terminal (VCR / DVD)

•Connect to the Scart terminal of VCR, camcorder, or other Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

4DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (DVD)

•Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder.

Use a commercially available Coaxial cable.

5AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) jacks (DVD)

•Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.

Note

6S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD)

•Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV. Use a commercially available S-Video cable.

7COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD)

•Connect to the component video input jacks on your TV.

Use a commercially available Component video cable.

8ANTENNA OUT jack (VCR / DVD)

•Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box or direct broadcast system.

Use the supplied Round Coaxial cable.

9ANTENNA IN jack (VCR / DVD)

• Connect to an antenna or cable.

•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 an RF modulator.

Remote Control

1						33
		OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
2		DUBBING			EJECT	32*
3		TIMER PROG.			RAPID PLAY	31
		T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE
4						30
5		ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP	29
6		TOP MENU			MENU LIST	28
7						27
8		RETURN			ENTER	26
9
		.@/:	ABC	DEF
		1	2	3	PROG.	25
		GHI	JKL	MNO
10
		4	5	6
		PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
		7	8	9	SKIP	24
		CLEAR/C-RESET	SPACE	DISPLAY
11
			0			23
12*		REV			FWD
13			PLAY			22
		VCR			DVD
		REC/OTR			REC/OTR
14	15		STOP			21
16		REPEAT	AUDIO	SEARCH	SLOW	19 20
	17				PAUSE
						18

*…You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons when the remote control is in DVD mode.

1 DUBBING button (VCR / DVD)

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

2 OPERATE button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to turn on or off the unit.

•If timer programming is set, press to switch the unit to the timer-standby mode.

3TIMER PROG. SHOWVIEW button (VCR / DVD)

•Press once to display the SHOWVIEW® setting window.

•Press twice to display the timer programme list.

4T-SET button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to enter the timer-standby mode. In the timerstandby mode, press to cancel the mode and to turn on the unit.

5ZOOM button (DVD)

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

6VCR button

•Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (See page 11.)

•Press to select the VCR output mode.

7TOP MENU button (DVD)

• Press to display the Title menu.

8Cursor K / L/ s/ B buttons (VCR / DVD)

• Press to select items or settings.

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9RETURN / button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

•Press and hold it for more than 5 seconds to protect any operations both the unit and the remote control.

10Number buttons (VCR / DVD)

•Press to select channel numbers.

•Press to select a title / chapter / track on the display. (DVD)

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

•Press to enter the number in the Index or Time search in VCR mode.

•Press to enter the characters in edit function. (DVD)

11CLEAR/C-RESET button (VCR / DVD) DVD mode

•Press to clear the password once entered.

•Press to cancel the programming for a disc.

•Press to clear the selecting marker number in the marker setup mode.

•Press to clear the programme once entered in the Timer Programming list.

VCR mode

• Press to reset the tape counter.

12PLAY B button* (VCR / DVD)

•Press to start or resume playback.

13REV E / r button (VCR / DVD)

DVD mode

•During playback, press to reverse fast.

•When playback is paused, press to reverse slowly.

VCR mode

•Press to rewind the video tape.

•Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode.

14VCR REC/OTR I button

•Press once to start a basic recording.

•Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer Recording.

•Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (See page 11.)

15STOP C button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to stop playing back or recording.

16REPEATbutton (DVD)

•Press to display the repeat playback menu.

17AUDIO button (VCR / DVD) DVD mode

•When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to change the audio out setting to “Main”, “Sub”, and “Main / Sub”.

•Press to change the bilingual audio source of an external equipment to “Main”, “Sub”, or “Main/Sub”. (Available only when the “External Input Audio” in the DVD setup menu is set to “Bilingual” in advance.)

•Press to display the audio menu during playback.

•Press to select the sound mode.

VCR mode

•During playback of a Hi-Fi video tape, press to change the audio out setting to “STEREO”, “LEFT”, “RIGHT”, and “MONO”.

•When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to change the audio out setting to “Main”, “Sub”, and “Main/Sub”.

•Press to change the bilingual audio source of an external equipment to “Main”, “Sub”, or “Main/Sub”. (Available only when the “External Input Audio” in the Setup menu is set to “Bilingual” in advance.)

18PAUSE F button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to pause playback or recording.

19SEARCH button (VCR)

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

20SLOWbutton (VCR)

•During playback, press to view the video tape in slow motion.

21DVD REC/OTR I button

•Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 11.)

•Press once to start a basic recording.

•Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer Recording.

22FWD D / q button (VCR / DVD)

DVD mode

•During playback, press to forward fast.

•When playback is paused, press to forward slowly.

VCR mode

•Press to rapidly advance the video tape.

•Press to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback.

23DISPLAY button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to display the On-Screen Display.

24SKIP H button (DVD)

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

•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.

•When playback is paused, press to advance step by step.

25PROG./buttons (VCR / DVD) DVD mode

•Press to change the channel up or down.

VCR mode

•Press to change the channel up or down.

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

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

26ENTER button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to confirm or select menu items.

27MENU LIST button (DVD)

•Press to display the Disc menu during playback.

•Press to change the Original and Playlist on the TV screen. (VR mode only)

28DVD button

•Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 11.)

•Press to select the DVD output mode.

29CM SKIP button (DVD)

•During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. (See page 52.)

30RAPID PLAY button (DVD)

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

31REC MODE button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to switch the recording mode.

32OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A button* (VCR / DVD)

•Press to open or close the disc tray.

•Press to remove the tape from the unit.

33SETUP button (VCR / DVD)

•Press to display the Setup menu in stop mode.

Note

•Letters printed in blue are buttons effective only in VCR mode.

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Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two R6 (AA) size batteries (supplied) into the remote control, carefully match with the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.

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Caution

•Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.

•Do not mix new and old batteries together.

•Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

•Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications inside the battery compartment.

•Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used for a month or more.

•When disposing used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or the public instructions for environmental protection that apply in your country or area.

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

•Comply with the rules (ordinance) of each local government when disposing of worn-out batteries.

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About the remote control

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

•Use within the operating range and angle as shown.

•The maximum operable range as follows:

DV-RW370

	OPEN/CLOSE
STOP/EJECT	PLAY		VCR	STOP	PLAY
OPERATE				DVD
REW F.FWD	REC/OTR				REC/OTR
	PROGRAMME
	(TRACKING)	DUBBING	OUTPUT SELECT

OPERATE	OPEN/CLOSE
DUBBING	SETUP EJECT
TIMER PROG.
T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Line of sight:		approximately 7m
Either side of centre:		approximately 5m
Above:		within 30 degrees
		approximately 5m
Below:		within 15 degrees
		approximately 3m
		within 30 degrees

•Remote control operation may become unreliable if the remote control sensor of the unit is being exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.

•Remote controls for different devices can interfere with each other. Be careful when using remote controls for other equipment located close to the unit.

•Replace the batteries when the operating range of the remote control reduces.

Child Lock function

This function protects any unexpected operations by the kids when recording important programme and so on.

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Press and hold [RETURN / ] for more than 5 seconds.

“LOC” will be displayed on the front panel display and the Child lock is now activated.

•If any buttons (except for [RETURN / ]) on the remote control or the unit are pressed, “” will appears on the TV screen.

2

Press [RETURN / ] again for more than 5 seconds.

“LOC” disappears and the Child lock will be released.

Note

•When One-touch Timer Recording or Timer Recording has finished or if the power failure occurs during Child lock is activated, the function will be released.

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The VCR/DVD recorder Switching

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

VCR MODE

Press [VCR] on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR OUTPUT indicator is lit.)

DVD MODE

Press [DVD] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD OUTPUT indicator is lit.)

		OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
			DUBBING		EJECT
		T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY
			SHOW VIEW REC MODE
		ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	VCR button	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
		RETURN			ENTER
	DVD button	1	2	3
		.@/:	ABC	DEF
		GHI	JKL	MNO	PROG.
		4	5	6
		PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
		7	8	9	SKIP
		CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
VCR	DVD		0
	DVD OUTPUT	REV			FWD
	indicator		PLAY
		REC/OTR			REC/OTR
		VCR			DVD
			STOP
	OUTPUT SELECT	REPEAT	AUDIO	SEARCH	SLOW
					PAUSE
OUTPUT SELECT button
VCR OUTPUT			VCR/DVD RECORDER
indicator			COMBINATION

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Note

•Press [OUTPUT SELECT] to select the VCR mode or the DVD mode.

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

•You cannot switch to the mode (VCR or DVD) that is in the timer-standby mode.

•If the media is available, you can start recording by pressing [VCR REC/OTR I] or [DVD REC/OTR I] on the remote control even if another equipment (VCR or DVD) is selected. In this case, the mode of the remote

control will be automatically switched to the appropriate component.

•In the wrong mode, the unit does not respond to your commands correctly. Before starting your desired

operation, select the correct mode by following the

instruction ( Pressfirst. or Pressfirst. ) of under the subject heading.

Guide to On-Screen Displays

DISPLAY menu
DVD mode			4		1
Press	first.	1	1	0:00:00	DVD-R
					Video mode
With a disc inserted
					Main
					P08
into the unit, press			5		2
[DISPLAY] to display the
On-Screen Display. The
menu shows information				SP	1:35
about what is recorded		6			3
on the disc.

1Disc type and format mode

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

2Position number and an audio status of the programme

3 Recording mode and remaining time

4Title number, chapter number and the time lapse of disc playback

5 Each icon means:

	: Search		: Marker
	: Audio		: Noise Reduction
	: Subtitle		: Zoom
	: Angle (except VR mode)		: Surround
	: Repeat

6 Status of the current disc

VCR mode

Pressfirst.

Press [DISPLAY] to display the On-Screen display.

While in the VCR mode, the On-Screen Display of the VCR mode is displayed.

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4

5

6

1 Status of the current tape

2 Current time

3Current position number and an audio status of the receiving broadcast or external equipment

4 Recording or playing back mode

5 Tape Counter

6Audio status of the currently playing back video tape

Note

•This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed items are depending on the actual mode.

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Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

Setup menus

Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then press [ENTER] to display each menu, using [Cursor K / L]. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit.

Setup

1 Required Setting

2 Playback

3 Display

4 Recording

5 Clock

6 Channel

7 Disc

1 Required Setting:

To set up the required setting.

2Playback:

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

3Display:

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

4Recording:

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

5Clock:

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

6Channel:

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

7 Disc / CD Playback Mode: When a DVD-Video (commercially available), a brand new DVD-R disc or a DVD-RW/-R disc with DivX® files is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc”.

“CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio CD, Video CD or a CD-RW/-R disc with MP3 or JPEG files is inserted into the unit. You cannot select “CD Playback Mode” when CD-RW/-R disc with DivX® files is inserted into the unit.

<DVD-RW / DVD-R (Video mode)>

Disc

1Format

2Finalise

<DVD-RW (VR mode)>

Disc

1Format

2Finalise

3Disc Protect OFFON

<CD / Video CD / MP3 / JPEG / KODAK PICTURE CD>

CD Playback Mode

4Random Play

5Program Play

65	PBC (Video CD only)	ON
75	Slide Show	5 sec.

1 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.

•A DVD-RW disc formatted with this unit cannot be used on 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.

2Finalise:

Allows you to finalise a disc containing recorded titles.

3 Disc Protect (VR mode only):

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

4 Random Play:

To activate the random playback feature.

5 Program Play

(Audio CD / Video CD without PBC function):

To activate the programmed playback feature.

6 PBC (Video CD only):

Turn the PBC function “ON” or “OFF”.

7 Slide Show

(JPEG / KODAK PICTURE CD files only):

Select the display time of the slide show mode.

Note

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

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Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

Front Panel Display Guide

4

2

1

3 6

5

1.Current Status of the unit

:Appears when disc playback is paused. Appears also during step by step playback.

: Appears when playing back a disc.

:Appears during slow forward or slow reverse playback.

:Appears when the timer programming or One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) is set and is operating.

Appears when the unit goes into the Satellite Link standby mode.

Flashes when all the timer programmes are finished.

Flashes when there is an error in programming.

: Appears when recording.

Flashes when recording being paused.

: Appears during repeat playback. (only for disc playback)

: Appears when a tape is in the unit.

2.Disc type and Current status of the unit

:Appears when an Audio CD or a CD-RW/-R disc is inserted into the unit.

:Appears when a Video CD is inserted into the unit.

: Appears when a DVD / DivX® is inserted into the unit, or when recording or the timerstandby mode.

:Flashes when switch to the timer-standby mode while programming cannot set.

:Flashes when a programme cannot be performed for some reasons.

: Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted into the unit.

Display message

: Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit.

:Appears when the Timer Recording is proceeding in VCR.

:Appears when VCR is in the timer-standby mode.

:Flashes when switch to the timer-standby mode while programming cannot set.

:Flashes when a programme cannot be performed for some reasons.

:Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process.

:Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.

3.Recording mode

• Selected recording mode appears.

4. Title / Track and Chapter mark

: Title / track number

: Chapter number

5. Displays the following

•Playing back time

•Current title / chapter / track number

•Recording time / remaining time

•Clock

•Channel number

•VCR tape counter

•One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) remaining time

6. : Appears when the progressive scan system is activated.

The unit is turning on.

The unit is turning off.

The disc tray is opening.

The disc tray is closing.

The DV input is selected.

The unit is loading a disc.

Data is being recorded on a disc.

The PBC function of the Video CD is activated.

The Satellite Link is activated.

The unit is protecting by the Child lock.

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Connections

Connecting to a TV

•Be sure to turn off the unit and equipment to be connected before connecting.

•Read through the Operation Manual for the equipment to be connected.

•Be sure to keep the unit connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the unit, because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes.

Basic TV connection

To Aerial jack

(Back of TV)

Video / Audio cable (commercially available)

3	Scart /
	RCA cable
3	(commercially
	available)

Scart cable (commercially available)			Scart output
or	or		adaptor
			(commercially
			available)
DVD/VCR	DVD		ANTENNA
AV2 (DECODER)	DIGITAL AUDIO	S-VIDEO COMPONENT
	AUDIO OUT OUT	OUT	VIDEO OUT
			Y
			IN
	L		PB
			/CB
AV1 (TV)	COAXIAL
	R		PR
			/CR
			OUT

Antenna

Cable

Signal

or

2

Round Coaxial cable

(supplied)

1

RF cable

(commercially

available)

CAUTION:

•Connect the unit directly to the TV. Do not connect the unit to a VCR, then connect the VCR to the TV. Copyright protection in the VCR could distort the picture playing on the unit.

VCR

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This unit

Note

•Playback picture from DVD cannot be delivered through the Round Coaxial cable. The Round Coaxial cable is only for sending the antenna signal to the TV.

•Connect the unit directly to the TV.

If you attempt to view video on a TV connected via a VCR, the copy protection function will scramble the picture.

VCR and Basic DVD Connection

Basic Audio

Basic picture

T V

AUDIO IN

AV1

L R

Audio cable	Scart cable
(commercially	(commercially
available)	available)

This unit

	DVD			DVD/VCR
DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO	COMPONENT	AV2 (DECODER)
AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT	VIDEO OUT
			Y
		L	PB
			/CB
COAXIAL				AV1 (TV)
		R	PR
			/CR

(Analogue) AUDIO OUT

AV1 (TV)

* Only if your TV accepts an RGB video signal.

Available on DVD only
DVD's Picture Quality
Good picture	Best picture
		COMPONENT
		VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN	Y	Y
	PB	CB
	or
	PR	CR
S-video cable
(commercially	Component video cable
available)
	(commercially available)

	DVD				DVD
DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO	COMPONENT	DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO	COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT	VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT	VIDEO OUT
			Y				Y
		L	PB			L	PB
			/CB				/CB
COAXIAL				COAXIAL
		R	PR			R	PR
			/CR				/CR

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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Connections

Connecting to a TV (cont’d)

Note

•The unit is sending each video signals simultaneously. If you connected an S-VIDEO OUT and/or a COMPONENT VIDEO OUT with the VIDEO OUT (SCART), make sure your TV’s input mode is set correctly according to the connection you made.

•You will not be able to hear all of the sound being output by the unit if you use the Audio cables (commercially available) to a monaural TV that has only one Audio input jack.

•Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when connecting the cable.

•If you want to listen to the audio through audio equipment, connect only the S-video or Component video cable to the TV.

•The S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode.

•If your TV is compatible with 525 or 625 progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture, you must connect the Component video cable to your TV’s component Video input jacks (Y/PR/PB) and select progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, set “Video Out” to “Component Progressive (P)” in the “Video” of the “Playback” menu so that “P.SCAN” will appear on the display of this unit. See pages 85-86 for more details.

•If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning, use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN” is on the display of this unit. If so, set “Video Out” to “Component Interlace (I)” in the “Video” of the “Playback” menu so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.

•(Analogue) AUDIO OUT jacks and Scart terminal are not available on the DTS audio.

Connecting to external equipment

This unit has four input terminals, AV1 or AV2 on the rear panel and AV3 or AV4 on the front panel. Be sure that all the units are off before making connections.

Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other Audio-Video equipment with a Scart terminal (AV2)

AV output jack (Scart)

Scart cable

(commercially available)

AV2 (DECODER)

DVD/VCR		DVD		ANTENNA
AV2 (DECODER)	DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO	COMPONENT
	AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT	VIDEO OUT
				Y
				IN
			L	PB
				/CB
AV1 (TV)	COAXIAL
			R	PR
				/CR

OUT

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Note

•If the external equipment connected to the Scart terminal (AV2) supplies control voltage to this unit via Pin 8 of the Scart cable, the display functions of the remote control cannot be seen on the TV. In this case, turn off the external equipment to prevent control voltage, or make sure to use a Scart cable without Pin 8 for this connection.

•The AV2 (DECODER) connection is useful for playing back the picture only.

Even if an external equipment such as a DVD player can be delivered an RGB signals and your TV accepts them, this unit only records a Composite video signal.

Recording from a camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment with no Scart terminal (AV3 or AV4)

Connect to VIDEO input jack by using an RCA Video cable or DV input jack by using DV cable. Those jacks are on the front panel.

STOP PLAY		STOP PLAY
DV-IN (AV3) VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R		DV-IN (AV3) VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
REC/OTR		REC/OTR
	AV3 (Front)	AV4 (Front)
Video cable	Audio cable	DV cable
(commercially available)	(commercially available)	(commercially available)
VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	DV OUT

Note

•If you prefer better picture quality for the recordings from the external equipment, DV connections such as AV4 (front) is recommended.

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Connections

Connecting to an Audio System

Playing 2 channel audio

Connecting the unit to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound, plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound, DTS and MPEG audio.

Stereo system

AUDIO

L R	Analogue audio
	input jacks

Audio cable

(commercially

available)

	DVD
DIGITAL	AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT	OUT OUT VIDEO OUT
This unit	Y

(Analogue) AUDIO OUT	COAXIAL	PB
	L
		/CB

R	PR
	/CR

Setting	SETUP > Playback > Audio >
	Digital Out >
Connection	Dolby Digital	MPEG	DTS
Connecting to Stereo System.	PCM	PCM	OFF

* To complete these settings, refer to pages 83-85.

Note

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

•AUDIO OUT jacks are not available on the DTS audio.

C Digital Connection to Audio Equipment or MD deck without a Dolby Digital Decoder

•Audio CDs can be transferred digitally to other equipment such as an MD deck or DAT deck, play the disc as you would normally with the connection shown above, right. Audio CDs recorded in the DTS format cannot be transferred digitally or via analogue.

•Some Audio CDs have a short silent section between musical tracks. When sound from discs such as these is digitally recorded by connecting the unit directly to a digital recorder (such as an MD deck or DAT deck), the music may be recorded continuously and track numbers may be lost.

•DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound, DTS or MPEG Audio cannot be connected digitally to external recording equipment such as an MD deck or DAT deck.

It may be possible to record “Dolby Digital” or “MPEG” Audio via a digital connection if the unit output is set to “PCM” (see pages 83-85 “Digital Out”). Analogue recording is possible but not for DTS recorded audio.

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel audio), DTS or MPEG audio

Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG audio digital surround processor to your unit's audio digital jack provides richer and more powerful audio play. This connection is not possible if the processor or amplifier to which you want to connect does not have an audio digital input jack.

Dolby Digital decoder,

DTS decoder, MPEG decoder,

MD deck or DAT deck

COAXIAL Audio digital input jack

Coaxial digital audio cable

(commercially available)

		DVD
DIGITAL	AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT VIDEO OUT
		Y

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	L	PB
		/CB
	COAXIAL
	R	PR
		/CR

Setting	SETUP > Playback > Audio >
	Digital Out >
Connection	Dolby Digital	MPEG	DTS

Connecting to a Dolby

Digital, DTS decoder or MPEG

Stream Stream ON

decoder for Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG audio output.

	Connecting to the other
	equipment (an MD deck or	PCM	PCM	OFF
	DAT deck etc.) without Dolby
	Digital decoder.

* To complete these settings, refer to pages 83-85.

Note

•The DVD AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode.

•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.

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

•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 theatres.

•By hooking this unit up to the DTS decoder, you can enjoy 5.1 channel surround system which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible. 5.1 channel surround system is developed by the Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Getting started

Easy DVD recording

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

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 playback / recording / editing needs. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media.

This unit can record on the following type of discs.

or

For example, when you want to record repeatedly on the same disc or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select the rewritable DVD-RW type disc.

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

Step 2: Insert a blank disc.

Remote Control

OPERATE	1 Turn on the unit.

	T-
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
		DUBBING	SETUP	EJECT	2	Select the DVD
OPERATE				OPEN/CLOSE		mode.
	T-SET	SHOW VIEW REC MODE		RAPID PLAY
		TIMER PROG.
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD
		DUBBING	SETUP	EJECT	3 Open the disc tray.
OPERATE				OPEN/CLOSE
	T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
4	Insert a recordable
	disc you wish to
	record.

OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
	DUBBING		EJECT
T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID
	SHOW VIEW REC MODE
ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP

Loading

5 Close the disc tray.

This operation may take a while to be recognised.

DVD disc types

: Most suitable.	: Can be used.	: Some functions are limited.			: Cannot be used.
You want to			DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video		DVD-R Video
Record TV programmes
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit the contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution			*1
Playback on other DVD equipment			*1
Features			DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video		DVD-R Video
Recording
Rewritable			Yes		Yes	No
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (Automatically)			Yes		Yes	Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (Manually)			Yes		No	No
Can record 16:9 size pictures			Yes		Yes	Yes
Can record Copy-Once programmes			Yes		No	No
Editing
Can perform basic editing functions			Yes		Yes	Yes
Can perform advanced editing functions (Playlist edit)			Yes		No	No

*1 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 this Operation Manual.

Format the disc

Insert the disc in the unit. Then, format the disc from the Setup menu. Video format (Video mode) or Video recording format (VR mode) will be available depending on the inserted disc type.

Formatting is only necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 26-28.

When you format a disc, the entire contents on that disc will be erased.

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

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Easy DVD recording (cont’d)

Step 3: Select the				Step 4: Select the				Step 5: Record to
	recording				desired				DVD discs.
	mode.				channel.			TOP MENU		MENU LIST
				T-SET	SHOW VIEW REC MODE		RAPID PLAY			ENTER
								RETURN
OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	DUBBING		EJECT					.@/:	ABC	DEF
	TIMER PROG.			TOP MENU			MENU LIST	1	2	3
T-SET										PROG.
	SHOW VIEW REC MODE		RAPID PLAY					GHI	JKL	MNO
								4	5	6
ZOOM	VCR	DVD		RETURN			ENTER	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
								7	8	9
TOP MENU				.@/:	ABC	DEF		CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		SKIP
										DISPLAY
				1	2	3	PROG.		0
				GHI	JKL	MNO
RETURN			ENTER					REV
				4	5	6
				PQRS	TUV	WXYZ				PLAY
.@/:	ABC	DEF		7	8	9
1	2	3
			PROG.	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY		VCR
GHI	JKL	MNO			0			REC/OTR		STOP
4	5	6
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ		REV			FWD
7	8	9	SKIP			PLAY		REPEAT	AUDIO	SEARCH SLOW
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY

0

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Hint 1: Play back the recorded contents

You can select the title you want to play back from a displayed menu and immediately start playback. Recorded

contents are easily accessible, with simple	Start Rec.	Stop/Start	Stop Rec.
procedure of choosing a title on a chapter
on the menu screen.	Title 1	Title 2

What are titles and chapters?
The contents of a DVD disc are generally
divided into titles. Titles may be further	Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
divided into chapters.

Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc

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

Title List offers the following editing functions.

•Putting names on titles

•Setting pictures for thumbnails

•Setting / clearing chapter marks

•Deleting parts of titles or scenes

(Possible editing functions depend on the recording format and editing method.)

Original and Playlist (VR mode)

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

What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?

Throughout this Operation Manual, you will find Original and Playlist to refer to the original content and the edited version.

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

•Playlist content refers to the edited version of the original content.

Finalising a Disc

•You need to record in Video mode and finalise the disc to play it back on other players.

•Once you finalise a disc recorded in Video mode, you cannot record or edit any information on the disc.

•Discs recorded in VR mode can still be edited after finalisation.

Step 6: Stop the

record.

PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
7	8	9
CLEAR/C-RESET	SPACE	SKIP
		DISPLAY
	0

REV	FWD
	PLAY
VCR	DVD
REC/OTR
	STOP

REPEAT AUDIO

	Wait for a moment.		90%

Appears only DVD-RW in

VR mode.

C

This operation may take a while to be completed.

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Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps.

1

Press [OPERATE].

2

Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected.

“Initial Setting” will automatically appear.

Initial Setting

English

Français

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

Svenska

Nederlands

3

Select your desired language for the OSD using [Cursor

K / L]. Then press [ENTER] to go to the next step.

Getting started

Initial setting

4

Press [ENTER] to start Channel Tuning.

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

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Auto Tuning Now

5

After finished channel setting, “Clock Setting” will appear. Then press [ENTER].

Initial Setting

Clock Setting

6

Follow to step 4 in “Clock Setting” on page 22.

Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be performed in two ways.

Auto Tuning

Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you can receive in your area.

1

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

Setup menu will appear.

Setup

Required Setting

Playback

Display

Recording

Clock

Channel

Disc

2

Select “Channel” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

3

Select “Auto Tuning” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

Channel setting

The unit will start storing channels available in your area.

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Auto Tuning Now

Wait for about 10 minutes to finish channel storing.

4

Press [SETUP] to exit.

You can select only the channels memorised in this unit by using

[PROG. /].

To select a channel

You can select a channel using [PROG. /], or directly enter the channel using [the Number buttons] on the remote control.

To cancel auto tuning

Press [RETURN ] or [SETUP] during scanning.

1	OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
		DUBBING		EJECT
	T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER	3
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.
	GHI	JKL	MNO		4
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9	SKIP	5
		0
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
	REV			FWD
		PLAY
	VCR			DVD
	REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW

PAUSE

VCR/DVD RECORDER

COMBINATION

NB204ED

OPERATE	OPEN/CLOSE
DUBBING SETUP	EJECT

		T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY	1
			SHOW VIEW REC MODE
		ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP	4
		TOP MENU			MENU LIST
		RETURN			ENTER	2
		.@/:	ABC	DEF
	4	1	2	3	PROG.
		GHI	JKL	MNO		3
		4	5	6
		PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
		7	8	9	SKIP
		CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
			0
		REV			FWD
				PLAY
		VCR			DVD
		REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

Note

•The selection will be affected by how you receive TV channels in your local area.

•If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning, some channels not yet tuned may not be received.

•You cannot change the channel when either VCR or DVD is in any recording mode (normal recording, One-touch Timer Recording or timer recording).

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Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

Manual Tuning

Manually tune each channel.

1

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2

Select “Channel” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

3

Select “Manual Tuning” using

[Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

		Manual Tuning			VCR	DVD
			Position	P01
			Channel	2
			Decoder	OFF
			Skip	ON

7

Press [Cursor K / L] to start scanning.

•The tuner will begin to search up or down automatically. When a channel is found, the unit will stop searching and the picture will appear on the TV screen.

•You can select a desired

channel number using [the Number buttons]. Refer to the following Channel Plan table and press the three digits to select the channel number. (To select channel 4, press

[0] first and then press [0] and [4]. Or press [4] and then “– – 4” appears and wait for 2 seconds.)

•If this is the channel you want, press [Cursor {].

4

Select “Position” using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B].

“P01” is highlighted.

5

Select the position number you wish to use using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor {].

You can select position numbers

01 to 99.

6

Select “Channel” using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B].

Channel Plan

CH. Indication	TV Channel
02 - 12	E2 - E12
13 - 20	A - H
	(only ITALY)
21 - 69	E21 - E69
74 - 78	X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2
80 - 99, 100	S1 - S20, GAP
121-141	S21-S41

This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.

•If “Skip” is set to “ON,” select “Skip” using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B]. Select “OFF” using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor {].

•If you want to decode scrambled signals, select “Decoder” using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B]. Select “ON” using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor {].

•To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7.

8

After completion, press [SETUP] to exit.

5

7

	OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
		DUBBING		EJECT
	T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.
	GHI	JKL	MNO
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9	SKIP
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
		0
	REV			FWD
		PLAY
	VCR			DVD
	REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW

PAUSE

VCR/DVD RECORDER

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1

8

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

To select a channel

Notes on using [the Number buttons]:

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest result. For example, to select channel 6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6 will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select channels 1 to 99.

•You can select the external input mode “AV1”, “AV2”, or “AV3”.

•To select the “AV1”, “AV2”, or “AV3”, press [0], [0], [1] or [0], [0], [2] or [0], [0], [3] accordingly or use [PROG./].

•To select the external input mode “AV4” for DV connection, you must use [PROG./].

To skip a Preset channel

You can set the unit to skip channels you can no longer receive or seldom watch when you access channels using

[PROG. /].

1

Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Manual Tuning” on page 20.

2

Select “Position” using [Cursor K / L], then press [Cursor B].

3

			OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
				DUBBING		EJECT
	4		T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY
				SHOW VIEW REC MODE
			ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	Select “Skip” using [Cursor		TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	K / L], then press [Cursor B].
			RETURN			ENTER
	5		.@/:	ABC	DEF
		3	1	2	3	PROG.
			GHI	JKL	MNO
	Select “ON” using [Cursor		4	5	6
			PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	SKIP
	K / L], then press [Cursor {].		7	8	9
	• To skip another channel,		CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
				0
	repeat steps 2 to 5.		REV			FWD
				PLAY
	6		VCR			DVD
			REC/OTR			REC/OTR
				STOP
	Press [SETUP] to exit.		REPEAT	AUDIO	SEARCH	SLOW
						PAUSE

Select the position number you

wish to skip using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor K / L], then

press [Cursor {].

VCR/DVD RECORDER

COMBINATION

NB204ED

Move

	You can replace two channels.	You cannot select a position
	1	number where “– – –” appears
		next to the number, because
	In stop mode, press [SETUP].	“Skip” is set to “ON” for that
		position number.

2

Select “Channel” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

3

Select “Move” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

4

Select the position number of which you want to change the channel using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

5

Move the channel to another position number using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

•To move another channel, repeat steps 3 to 5.

6

Press [SETUP] to exit.

	OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
		DUBBING		EJECT
	T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.
	GHI	JKL	MNO
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9	SKIP
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
		0
	REV			FWD
		PLAY
	VCR			DVD
	REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW

PAUSE

		start you Before
		Connections
	6	Getting
		started
	2
		Recording
	4
	3
	5
		Playback Disc
		Editing
	1	theChanging menuSetup
	6
	2
		VCR
	3
		functions
	4
	5
		Others

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Getting started

Setting the clock

Clock Setting

1

5

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

Enter the date (day / month /

2

year) using [Cursor K / L].

Press [Cursor B] to move the

Select “Clock” using [Cursor

cursor to the next field. If you

K / L], then press [ENTER].

wish to go back to the previous

3

field, press [Cursor {].

6

Select “Clock Setting” using

[Cursor K / L], then press

Enter the time (hour / minute)

[ENTER].

using [Cursor K / L], then

press [ENTER].

Clock Setting

VCR

DVD

Clock Setting

VCR

DVD

-- / /-- ----

( --- )

-- : --

02 / 01 / 2006(MON)

4

12:

00

The clock will start.

Press [ENTER] again.

• Although seconds are not

Default date will appear.

displayed, they will be counted

from zero.

Clock Setting

VCR

DVD

7

Press [SETUP] to exit.

01

/ 01 / 2006(SUN)

0 : 00

Auto Clock Setting

Channel Presetting must be set

4

before the Auto Clock is set.

To set the clock automatically,

Select “ON” using [Cursor

the channel assigned to position

K / L], then press [ENTER].

01 must have the PDC signal.

5

1

Press [SETUP] to exit.

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2

Select “Clock” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

3

Select “Auto Clock Setting” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

Option window will appear.

6

Press [OPERATE] to turn off.

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

Note

	OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE	1
		DUBBING		EJECT
	T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP	7
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER	2
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.	3
	GHI	JKL	MNO
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ		4
	7	8	9	SKIP
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
		0			5
	REV			FWD
		PLAY			6
	VCR			DVD
	REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW

PAUSE

Note

•Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 1 hour.

6	OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE	1
		DUBBING		EJECT
	T-SET	TIMER PROG.
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE		RAPID PLAY
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP	5
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER	2
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.
	GHI	JKL	MNO		3
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9	SKIP	4
		0
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
	REV			FWD
		PLAY
	VCR			DVD
	REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW

PAUSE

	Auto Clock Setting	VCR	DVD

ON

OFF

The default is “ON”.

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•The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not receiving a channel that carries a time signal in your area. In this case, set the clock manually.

•Once the auto clock setting is performed, the unit will correct the current time by receiving VPS / PDC broadcasts whenever you turn off the unit.

•The unit will correct the current time automatically at 8:00, if the unit power is turned off.

•Between 23:00~1:00, the Auto Clock function does not work even if the unit power is turned off.

Getting started

	Selecting the On-Screen Display (OSD) language								Before
1		4		OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE	1	you
					DUBBING		EJECT		start
				T-SET	TIMER PROG.	REC MODE	RAPID PLAY
In stop mode, press [SETUP].		Select the appropriate OSD			SHOW VIEW
		language using [Cursor K / L],		ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP	5
2				TOP MENU			MENU LIST
		then press [ENTER].							Connections
		5						3
Select “Display” using [Cursor				PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	ENTER
				RETURN				2
K / L], then press [ENTER].				1	2	3
		Press [SETUP] to exit.		.@/:	ABC	DEF
				GHI	JKL	MNO	PROG.
3				4	5	6
				7	8	9	SKIP	4
					0	DISPLAY
				CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
Select “OSD Language” using				REC/OTR			REC/OTR		Getting
[Cursor K / L], then press
				REV			FWD
					PLAY
[ENTER].
				VCR			DVD
									started
OSD Language	VCR DVD				STOP		PAUSE
English				REPEAT	AUDIO	SEARCH	SLOW
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano									Recording
Svenska
Nederlands
					VCR/DVD RECORDER
					COMBINATION
					NB204ED
	Selecting the TV aspect ratio								Disc
You can select the TV aspect		3
									Playback
with the unit and that of your TV					TIMER PROG.
ratio to match the format of the
programme you are playing back				OPERATE			OPEN/CLOSE
		Select “TV Aspect” using			DUBBING	SETUP	EJECT	1
screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide		[Cursor K / L], then press		T-SET	SHOW VIEW REC MODE		RAPID PLAY
screen TV).		[ENTER].		ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP	5
In stop mode, press [SETUP].		TV Aspect	DVD	TOP MENU			MENU LIST		Editing
				1	2	3		2
1		4:3 Letter Box					ENTER
		4:3 Pan & Scan		RETURN
		16:9 Wide		.@/:	ABC	DEF
				GHI	JKL	MNO	PROG.	3
2				4	5	6
				PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
				7	8	9	SKIP	4
				CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
Select “Required Setting”		Select the desired option using			0				theChanging menuSetup
appear.				REPEAT	AUDIO	SEARCH	SLOW
using [Cursor K / L], then press				REV			FWD
[ENTER].		4			PLAY
Required Setting menu will				VCR			DVD
				REC/OTR			REC/OTR
					STOP
		[Cursor K / L], then press
Required Setting	DVD	[ENTER].					PAUSE		VCR
TV Aspect	4:3 Letter Box	5
			•	Select “4:3 Letter Box” for a					functions
		Press [SETUP] to exit.
				Note
			If you have a standard TV:
				full width picture with black
				bars at the top and bottom.
			• Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a						Others
				full height picture with both
				sides trimmed.
			If you have a wide screen TV:
			•	Select “16:9 Wide”.

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Recording

Information on DVD recording

Type of discs

This unit can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R. You can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you can record and erase many times. It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode. DVD-RW can record in the format you select from Video mode or VR mode.

Logo Attributes

8cm / 12cm, single-sided, single layer disc DVD-RW Max. recording time (10H mode, approx.):

600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm)

180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

DVD-R

If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable DVD-RW type disc.

If you want to save recordings without any alteration, use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.

Recordable discs

•Discs that should or should not be used with this recorder:

DVD-R 8x can be used.

DVD-RW 4x can be used, 6x may result in a Rec error.

•Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder:

Verbatim DVD-R 8x Verbatim DVD-RW 2x

	Disc type Disc format	Functions
	Video mode	Playing back,
		Limited recording,
		Limited editing
	VR mode	Playing back,
	DVD-RW	Recording,
		Original / Playlist editing
	Video mode	Playing back,
	4.7	Limited recording,
		Limited editing
	DVD-R

Recording mode

You can select a recording mode from 6 options. The recording time will vary depending on the recording mode you select as follows.

Discs recorded in SLP or SEP on this unit may not be played back on other DVD recorders or DVD players.

	Recording mode	Recording time		Video/
		12cm	8cm	Sound Quality
	XP	60 min	18 min
	SP	120 min	36 min
	LP	240 min	72 min
	EP	360 min	108 min
	SLP	480 min	144 min
	SEP	600 min	180 min

•This table is intended for a standard new single sided 12cm / 8cm disc. The recording times are estimates and actual recording time may differ.

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

Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode

Video mode is the same recording format as used on the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local shops, so you can play back the discs recorded in this format in most DVD players.

You will need to finalise such discs (see pages 42-43) before playing them back in other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can record additional materials or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit.

VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW discs. You can record and edit material repeatedly. It is impossible to record additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode and already recorded in another video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.

DVD players bearing the logo are capable of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.

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Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and some satellite broadcasts.

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

You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM). When recording a TV broadcast or an external

input, you can display copy control information on the screen.

CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of “copy-once” broadcast

programmes. This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Recording

Information on DVD recording (cont’d)

Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. If you wish to record them, refer to the following.

Disc type / format	Copy-free Copy-once	Copy-
		prohibited

ver.1.1, 1.2

ver.1.1/ x2 CPRM compatible ver.1.2/ x4 CPRM compatible

ver.1.1, 1.2

ver.1.1/ x2 CPRM compatible ver.1.2/ x4 CPRM compatible

ver.2.0 ver.2.0/ x4

ver.2.0/ x8

Recordable

Not Recordable

Note

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

•DVD-RW/-R and CD-RW/-R discs 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.)

•Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additional information using other DVD recorders.

•It is not possible to use a DVD-RW disc formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder unless the content of the disc was also recorded with this unit.

•Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.

Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise)

After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it back in other players. (See pages 42-43.)

You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.

After finalising

•After DVD-R discs are finalised:

-A Title menu is created automatically.

-Undo finalising is not possible.

-Additional recording or editing is not possible.

•After DVD-RW (Video mode) discs are finalised:

-A Title menu is created automatically.

-Undo finalising is possible. (See page 43.)

-Additional recording or editing is possible if you undo finalise. (See page 43.)

•After DVD-RW (VR mode) discs are finalised:

-A Title menu is not created.

-Undo finalising is possible. (See page 43.)

-Additional recording or editing is possible even without undo finalising.

Usable discs

: Most suitable,: Can be used,

: Some functions are limited, __ : Cannot be used.

	Applications	DVD-RW		DVD-R
		VR	VIDEO
	Record TV programmes
	Reuse by deleting the current			__
	contents
	Edit the contents
	Edit / Record from external
	equipment
	Copy discs for distribution		*
	Playback on other DVD		*
	equipment
	Features
	Rewritable	Yes	Yes	No
	Can create chapters at fixed	Yes	Yes	Yes
	intervals (Automatically)
	Can create chapters	Yes	No	No
	wherever you like (Manually)
	Can record 16:9 size pictures	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Can record Copy-Once	Yes	No	No
	programmes
	Can perform basic editing	Yes	Yes	Yes
	functions
	Can perform advanced	Yes	No	No
	editing functions (Playlist edit)

*You can only play back DVD-RW disc recorded in VR mode on VR-compatible discs.

Note

•For details of the above functions and restrictions, see the further explanations in this Operation Manual.

the Changing

Others functions VCR menu Setup Editing Playback Disc Recording started Getting Connections start you Before

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Recording

Formatting a disc

Choosing the recording format of a brand-new DVD-RW disc

When inserting a brand-new disc, the unit automatically starts to initialise the disc. You can also manually format a DVD-RW disc once it has been used.

1

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2

Select “Disc” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

Disc menu will appear.

Disc

Format

Finalise

Disc Protect OFFON

3

Select “Format” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

Format menu will appear.

Format

Start

Format Mode

Video mode

4

Select “Format Mode” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

Format - Format Mode

Video mode

VR mode

Video mode

DVD Player Compatibility mode.

VR mode

Editing possibility mode.

5

Select “Video mode” or “VR mode” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

6

Press [SETUP] to exit.

7

Insert a brand-new disc.

Formatting will start.

	Formatting			90%

8

Formatting is completed.

“100%” is indicated.

OPERATE	OPEN/CLOSE
DUBBING SETUP	EJECT

	T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY	1
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE			6
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER	2
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.
	GHI	JKL	MNO		3
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9	SKIP	4
		0
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
	REV			FWD	5
			PLAY
	VCR			DVD
	REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW

PAUSE

VCR/DVD RECORDER

COMBINATION

NB204ED

Note

•The recording format setting is effective only for DVD-RW discs. You cannot change the recording format for a DVD-R disc. DVD-R discs are always in Video mode.

•You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc. If

you insert a disc that has been recorded before, the recording format cannot be changed even if you change it in the Setup menu.

•The unit is not compatible with DVD+RW/+R discs. If a brand-new DVD+RW or

DVD+R disc is inserted, the error message (“Disc Error”) will appear.

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Recording

Formatting a disc (cont’d)

Setting Auto Chapter

The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 10 minutes by default) during recording. Using the Auto Chapter menu, you can set this function off or change the time period.

1

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2

Select “Recording” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

		Recording		DVD
	Auto Chapter		10 minutes
	Recording Audio Select (XP)		Dolby Digital
	Auto Finalise		OFF
	Satellite Link
	Bilingual Recording Audio		Main
	External Input Audio		Stereo
	Dubbing Mode		VCR DVD

3

Select “Auto Chapter” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

	Auto Chapter	DVD

OFF

5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

4

If you wish to set “Auto Chapter” off, select “OFF” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

If you wish to change the time period for Auto Chapter, select the required time period using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

5

Press [SETUP] to exit.

Recording Audio Select (XP)

OPERATE	OPEN/CLOSE
DUBBING SETUP	EJECT

	T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY	1
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE			5
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER	2
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.
	GHI	JKL	MNO		3
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	0	9		4
		8		SKIP
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
	REV			FWD
			PLAY
	VCR			DVD
	REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW

PAUSE

VCR/DVD RECORDER

COMBINATION

NB204ED

Note

•You cannot set or clear chapter marks on DVD-R discs manually.

Playback Disc Recording started Getting Connections start you Before

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

1

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2

Select “Recording” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

3

Select “Recording Audio Select (XP)” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

	Recording Audio Select (XP)	DVD

PCM

Dolby Digital

The default is “Dolby Digital”.

4

Select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

PCM:

Records PCM audio for the best quality sound.

Dolby Digital:

Records Dolby Digital audio for good quality sound.

5

Press [SETUP] to exit.

OPERATE	OPEN/CLOSE
DUBBING SETUP	EJECT

T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY	1	Editing
				5
	SHOW VIEW REC MODE
ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
TOP MENU			MENU LIST
RETURN			ENTER	2
.@/:	ABC	DEF			Setup
1	2	3	PROG.
GHI	JKL	MNO		3
4	5	6
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
7	0	9		4
	8		FWD		menu
REV
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY	SKIP
		PLAY
VCR			DVD		VCR
REC/OTR			REC/OTR
		STOP
Note					functions
• “PCM” stands for Pulse Code
Modulation. It changes
analogue sound to digital
sound without compressing
audio data.					Others
• When the recording mode is
set at other than XP, the unit
records “Dolby Digital” audio
automatically even if you
selected “PCM”.
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the Changing

Recording

Formatting a disc (cont’d)

Reformatting a disc manually

If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the disc by performing “Format”. By default it will be in Video mode. You can change this to VR mode using the Setup menu.

Note

•When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc are erased.

•Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See steps 1 to 6 in “Choosing the recording format of a brand-new DVDRW disc” on page 26.)

Insert a recordable disc.

1

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2

Select “Disc” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

Disc

Format

Finalise

Disc Protect OFFON

3

Select “Format” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

Format

Start

Format Mode

Video mode

4

Select “Start” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

Format

Start

Format mode

Video mode

Are you sure?

Yes

No

A popup window will appear and prompt you to confirm.

5

Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

Formatting will start.

If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.

	Formatting			90%

6

Formatting is completed.

“100%” is indicated.

	Formatting		100%

OPERATE	OPEN/CLOSE
DUBBING SETUP	EJECT

	T-SET	TIMER PROG.		RAPID PLAY	1
		SHOW VIEW REC MODE
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER	2
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.
	GHI	JKL	MNO		3
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9	SKIP	4
		0
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
	REV			FWD	5
			PLAY
	VCR			DVD
	REC/OTR			REC/OTR

STOP

REPEAT AUDIO SEARCH SLOW

PAUSE

VCR/DVD RECORDER

COMBINATION

NB204ED

Note

•It is not possible to use a disc formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder. When you use a disc with another DVD recorder, format a disc using that DVD recorder.

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Recording

Selecting the Sound mode

Before

This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.

•

During reception of bilingual broadcasts

you

You can switch between modes by pressing

Mode

Audio output

Display on the

start

[AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is

TV screen

indicated on the TV screen as follows.

Main

Main audio from both speakers

Main

Sub

Sub audio from both speakers

Sub

Connections

OPERATE

OPEN/CLOSE

Main / Sub

• Main audio from the left speaker

Main / Sub

• Sub audio from the right speaker

Setting External Input Audio

When the external input audio

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DUBBING

SETUP

EJECT

1

is a bilingual broadcast, you can

T-SET SHOW VIEW REC MODE

RAPID PLAY

TIMER PROG.

Getting

choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to

ZOOM

VCR

DVD

CM SKIP

record on a DVD.

Select “External Input Audio”

TOP MENU

MENU LIST

5

using [Cursor K / L], then press

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

[ENTER].

RETURN

ENTER

started

Stereo

VCR DVD

GHI

JKL

MNO

1

External Input Audio

.@/:

ABC

DEF

2

1

2

3

PROG.

3

Bilingual

4

5

6

2

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

7

0

9

4

8

SKIP

CLEAR/C-RESET

SPACE

DISPLAY

Recording

Select “Recording” using

REV

FWD

[Cursor K / L], then press

PLAY

[ENTER].

VCR

DVD

REC/OTR

REC/OTR

Recording

DVD

STOP

Auto Chapter

10 minutes

4

Note

Recording Audio Select (XP)

Dolby Digital

Disc

Auto Finalise

OFF

•

Satellite Link

Select “Stereo” or “Bilingual”

If you select “Stereo”:

Bilingual Recording Audio

Main

The audio will be recorded as

Playback

using [Cursor K / L], then press

External Input Audio

Stereo

“stereo audio”.

Dubbing Mode

VCR DVD

[ENTER].

•

If you select “Bilingual”:

5

The audio will be recorded

as “bilingual audio” (see next

Press [SETUP] to exit.

section for more detail).

Setting Bilingual Recording Audio

You can select either “Main” or “Sub” audio to record a bilingual broadcast in Video mode.

1

In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2

Select “Recording” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

3

Select “Bilingual Recording Audio” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].

	Bilingual Recording Audio	DVD

Main

Sub

4

Select “Main” or “Sub” using [Cursor K / L], then press

[ENTER].

5

Press [SETUP] to exit.

						Editing
	OPERATE		SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE	1
		DUBBING		EJECT
	T-SET	TIMER PROG.	REC MODE	RAPID PLAY
		SHOW VIEW
	ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP	5	Setup
	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
	RETURN			ENTER	2	menu
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3	PROG.
	GHI	JKL	MNO		3
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9	SKIP	4	VCR
	CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
		0
	Note					functions
	• If you are recording onto a
	VR mode disc, both “Main”
	and “Sub” will be recorded
	regardless of your setting
	here. And when you play					Others

back, you can choose either audio format or a

combination of both as your playback audio.

the Changing

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Recording

Basic recording / One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

		4		To pause the recording, press
				[PAUSE F]. Press [PAUSE F]
Follow the steps below to record		Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to		or [DVD REC/OTR I] again to
a TV programme.		close the disc tray.		restart the recording.
Press	first.	5		8
1		Select the recording mode		Press [STOP C] to stop the
		using [REC MODE].		recording.
Press [ OPERATE] to turn on		(See page 24.)		This operation may take a
the unit.
				few moments to complete.
Turn on the TV and be sure to
		SP	0:58
select the input to which the unit
is connected.		6		1	OPERATE			OPEN/CLOSE	2
2						DUBBING	SETUP	EJECT
					T-SET	TIMER PROG.
						SHOW VIEW REC MODE		RAPID PLAY
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to		Select the desired channel to			ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP	4
open the disc tray.		record using [PROG. /	] or	5	TOP MENU			MENU LIST
3		[the Number buttons].
					RETURN			ENTER
Place the disc on the disc tray
		P08			.@/:	ABC	DEF
with its label facing up. Be sure				6	1	2	3	PROG.
					GHI	JKL	MNO
to align the disc with the disc		7			4	5	6
					PQRS	TUV	WXYZ	SKIP
tray guide.					CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE		DISPLAY
		Press [DVD REC/OTR I] to start			7	8	9
						0
		recording.			REV			FWD
		The “I” mark will be displayed				PLAY
		for 5 seconds.
					VCR			DVD	7
				8	REC/OTR			REC/OTR
	Disc					STOP
	tray	I			REPEAT	AUDIO	SEARCH	SLOW
	guide							PAUSE

To set the One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes.

	At step 7, press [DVD REC/OTR I] repeatedly until the desired record-			I	0:30
	ing time (30 minutes to 8 hours) appears on the TV screen.
			0:30
	One-touch Timer Recording will start.
			(Normal Recording)						1:00
	•	To change the recording length during one-touch timer recording,
		press [DVD REC/OTR I] repeatedly until the desired length appears.
	•	To cancel One-touch Timer Recording within the specified time, press	8:00						7:30
		[STOP C].

•The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display during One-touch Timer Recording. Press [DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen.

•Unlike the timer recording, you can perform the following operations during One-touch Timer Recording.

- Turning off the power.

- Using [DVD REC/OTR I] or [STOP C].

•You cannot use the pause function during One-touch Timer Recording.

•If DVD One-touch Timer Recording is completed during VCR playback or recording, the DVD will be in stop mode and the VCR keeps the current mode.

•When One-touch Timer Recording is finished and the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the timerstandby mode automatically if a timer recording has been programmed. Press [T-SET] to cancel the timerstandby mode to use the unit continuously.

Note

•You can change the channel while in the REC pause mode when basic recording.

•You cannot change the recording mode while in the REC or REC pause mode.

•If the clock is not set, the date and time space next to title names in the Original or Playlist will be blank.

•The unit will be turned off automatically under the following conditions. - No space remains on the disc. - If a power failure occurs.

•If you want to monitor the programme that you are recording, make sure the device such as Set-top Box is turned off when it is connected to AV2.

•Even if the broadcasting you are recording is in the SECAM system, this unit automatically converts it to the PAL system when recording.

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