Symphonic CWR20V4 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD

L - AUDIO - R

VCR DVD

CHANNEL DUBBING

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POWER

REW F.FWD PLAY RECORD

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S-VIDEO VIDEO

DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder

CWR20V4

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Supplied Accessory

• Remote control (NB108UD) with two AA batteries

If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to

Before you use this unit , you need to complete connections. Refer to “Connections” on pages 13-15.

To r ecord a program easily, refer to “Easy DVD recording” on pages 16-17 after connections are completed.

(You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.)

INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS INCLUSES

• RF cable WPZ

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or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com

0901TM002)

• Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or

WPZ0102LTE01)

• Owner’s Manual (1VMN20316)

order replacement accessories, please call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8453

• Quick Use Guide (1VMN20195)

Changing the SETUP menu

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Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

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

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-

ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

Laser Safety

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

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to

this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

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

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

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

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

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

For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Serial No.Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. Serial No. _____________________

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

_____________________

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Precautions (cont’d)

Important Safeguards

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

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

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

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

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION:A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter,is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

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

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

8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall,causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

ANTENNA LEAD WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled,or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the oper-

ating instructions.Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its nor-

mal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this

indicates a need for service.

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

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

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

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Symbol

Description

Available to DVD Video discs

Available to DVD-RW in Video mode

Available to DVD-RW in VR mode

Available to DVD-R discs

Available to Audio CDs

Available to CD-R/RW discs with MP3 files

Available to VHS tapes Use only cassettes marked .

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

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

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD-RW

Video

DVD-V

CDCD

VCRVCR

VCR

MP3MP3

MP3

DVD

First: (Press:)

VCR

First: (Press:)

Precautions (cont’d)

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

• 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.

• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit.Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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

• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.

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

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry.

About Copyright

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

Symbol in this owner's manual

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

Maintenance

SERVICING

• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 97-99 before return the product.

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

CLEANING THE CABINET

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

CLEANING DISCS

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

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

CLEANING THE DISC LENS

• If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

DISC HANDLING

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

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

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

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

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

1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a

good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,

please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.

NOTES:

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

• Clean video heads only when problems occur.

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Ta b le of contents

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

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

Ta b le of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . .9

Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

VCR/DVD recorder switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SETUP/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

DISPLAY menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . .14

Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) 27

Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Settings for the recording format to a blank disc . . .28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . . .49

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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

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

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

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

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

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

Settings for Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Settings for Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Settings for Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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

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

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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

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

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

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

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Recording

Playing discs EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

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Followings are what you can do with this unit.

Features

Recording

VCR modeDVD mode

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

Up to 8 programs recording:

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

One-touch timer recording:

Easily you can set a recording time as you prefer. Every time the REC/OTR button on the remote control or the RECORD button on the front panel pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached.

Dubbing mode:

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

DVD mode

REC MONITOR:

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

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

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

Automatic Title menu making:

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

Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode):

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

Play

DVD mode

Theater surround sound in your home:

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

Quick search for what you want to watch:

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

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

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

VCR mode

Quick search for what you want to watch:

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

Editing

DVD mode

Setting/Clearing chapter markers:

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

Making your own Playlist:

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

Protecting titles:

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

Compatibility

DVD mode

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

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

* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVDR/RW 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 DVDVideo players, DVD-ROM drives or other DVD playback devices that do not play DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

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

Front Panel

POWER

REW F.FWD PLAY RECORD CHANNEL DUBBING SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD

S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP/EJECT

VCR DVD

SELECT

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17 1215 14 91011

534

16 13 8 7 6

DVDDVD/VCR

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

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Functional overview

1.POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR)

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

2. Cassette compartment (VCR)

Insert a tape here.

3. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)

Press to open or close the disc tray.

4. SELECT button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select the component you wish to operate.

5.Disc tray (DVD)

Place a disc when open.

6.AUDIO (L/R) input jacks (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

7. VIDEO input jack (LINE2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

8. S-VIDEO input jack (LINE2) (DVD only)

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

9. RECORD button (DVD)

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

10. PLAY button (DVD)

Press to start or resume play.

11.STOP button (DVD)

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

Rear Panel

12.DVD SELECT indicator

This indicator appears when the DVD output mode is selected.

13. VCR SELECT indicator

This indicator appears when the VCR output mode is selected.

14. DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

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

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

Press to change the channel up and down.

16. Display (DVD/VCR)

Refer to “Guide to Displays on the front panel” on page 12.

17. Remote control sensor (DVD/VCR)

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

18. RECORD button (VCR)

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

19. PLAY button (VCR)

Press to start playback.

20.STOP/EJECT button (VCR) EJECTbutton-

Press to remove the tape from the unit.

STOP button-Press to stop the tape motion. Press to cancel the proceeding timer recording in VCR.

21.F.FWD button (VCR)

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

22. REW button (VCR)

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

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1.AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR)

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

2.S-VIDEO IN jack (LINE1)

(DVD only)

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only)

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

4.AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (LINE1) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

5.AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (DVD/VCR)

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

6. TV ANTENNA IN jack (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect an antenna.

7. TV ANTENNA OUT jack (DVD/VCR)

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

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

nent damage to the unit.

8. VIDEO OUT jack (DVD/VCR)

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

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

Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable.

10. S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD only)

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

11.AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD only)

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

12. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (DVD only)

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

These jacks are useful only in DVD mode.

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Remote Control

POWER

POWER button (DVD/VCR)

REC SPEED

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO

ABC DEF

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

VCR

DVD

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

TIMER PROG.

ENTER

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CM SKIP

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

RETURN

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

Number buttons (DVD/VCR)

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

DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display or change the on-screen display.

4. VCR button

Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (Refer to page 9.) Press to select the VCR output mode.

5. E button (DVD/VCR)

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

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

REC/OTR button (DVD/VCR)

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start

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Functional overview (cont’d)

a One-Touch Recording.

28 29

SETUP button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display the setup menu.

REC MONITOR button (DVD)

Press to check the video to be recorded before attempting.

MENU/LIST button (DVD)

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

10.

TOP MENU button (DVD)

Press to display the top menu.

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

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

• VCR mode Press to reset the tape counter.

12.

SEARCH MODE button (VCR)

To call up the index or time search menu.

13. CM SKIP button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip the 30 seconds.

14. REC SPEED button (DVD/VCR)

Press to switch the recording speed.

15.

OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)

Press to open or close the disc tray.

16. AUDIO button (VCR)

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

17.

CH K / L buttons (DVD/VCR)

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

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

18.

VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select VIDEO or TV position.

19. SLOW button (VCR)

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

20. PAUSE F button (DVD/VCR)

Press to pause play or recording.

21. DVD button

Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (Refer to page 9.) Press to select the DVD output mode.

22. PLAY B button (DVD/VCR)

Press to start or resume play.

23. D button (DVD/VCR)

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

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

24.STOP C button (DVD/VCR)

Press to stop playback or recording.

25. TIMER PROG. button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display the timer program setting menu.

26. ENTER button (DVD/VCR)

Press to confirm or select menu items.

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

Press to select items or settings.

28. RETURN button (DVD/VCR)

Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

29. ZOOM button (DVD)

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

30. SKIP H button (DVD)

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

SKIP G button (DVD)

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

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S K I P

R E C

P A U S

E N T

E R

M E N

L A Y L I S

T O P M E

N U /

R I G IN A

F W D

T O P

L A Y

R E

POWER

REW F.FWD PLAY RECORD CHANNEL DUBBING SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD

S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP/EJECT

VCR DVD

SELECT

VCR DVD

SELECT

SELECT button

DVD SELECT indicator

VCR SELECT indicator

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

DVD button

VCR button

Functional overview (cont’d)

Installing batteries in the remote control

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

Note

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

• Do not mix new and old batteries together.

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

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

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

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

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

Using a remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

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

•Use within the operating range and angle as shown.

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

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

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

Within about 23feet (7m)

60˚

Remote control

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Note

• Pressing only the SELECT button on the

• Pressing the SETUP or the TIMER PROG.

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 the SELECT button.

VCR MODE

Press the VCR button on the remote control.

(Verify that the VCR SELECT indicator is lit.)

Press the DVD button on the remote control.

(Verify that the DVD SELECT indicator is lit.)

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

button switches the unit to the DVD mode.

DVD MODE

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Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

Guide to On Screen Menu

The unit uses the following types of display for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list, and DISPLAY, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play. DISPLAY also gives you some disc information for checking the status of the disc.

SETUP/DISC/CD menu

Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either of SETUP/DISC/CD by pressing K / L / { / B buttons. Then, press ENTER button to display each menu.

These provides entries to all main functions of the unit.

“SETUP” is available only in the Stop mode.

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

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

Setup Menu

Setup

1 2 3

4 5 6

Playback Setting

1. Playback:

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

2. Recording:

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

3. Display:

To set up the OSD screen as you prefer.

4. Select Video:

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

5. Clock:

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

6. Channel:

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

Disc Setting

Disc

Edit

Format

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

1 2 3

1. Edit:

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

2. Format:

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

3. Finalize:

Allows you to finalize a disc recorded titles.

4. Disc Protect (VR mode only) :

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

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

Program Play

1 2

1. Random Play:

To set the random play programming.

2. Program Play(Audio CD only):

To set the program playing.

DISPLAY menu

)

VCR

DVD mode

First:

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

Details are on page 41.

DVD

11 00:00:00

DVD-RW

Video mode

SP 1:25 Rem.

CH 1

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Functional overview (cont’d)

1. Indicates a disc type and a

format mode.

Note:

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

2. Indicates a recording mode

and possible recording time left.

3. Indicates a current channel

number.

4. Indicates a title number, chap-

ter number, and the time elapsed of disc play.

5. Each icon means:

2 3

: Search

: Audio

: Subtitle

: Angle (except VR mode

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

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VCR mode

First:

VCR

Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.

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1. Playback status of the current

tape.

2. Indicates a current channel

number and an audio status of the program.

3. Indicates a recording speed

only five seconds.

4. Indicates a Tape Counter.

5. Audio status of the current

tape.

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Before you start

1 6

Functional overview (cont’d)

Guide to Displays on the front panel

1. Current status of the unit

: Appears when a disc or a

tape play is paused.

: Appears when playing a

disc or a tape.

: Appears when the timer

programming has been set and is proceeding.

: Appears during recording

process.

: Appears during repeat play.

Appears when a tape is in the unit.

Display message

2. Disc type and Current status of the unit

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

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

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

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

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

: Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process.

: Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.

3. Recording speed

Indicates the recording speed of the disc.

4. Title/Track and Chapter mark

: Appears when indicating

a title/track number.

: Appears when indicating

a chapter number.

5. Displays the following

• Playing time / remaining time

• Current title / chapter / track number

• Recording time

• Clock

• Channel number

• VCR tape counter

•OTR remaining time

6. : Appears in the after-

noon with the clock displaying.

1. Appears when the disc tray is

opening.

2. Appears when the disc tray is

closing.

3. Appears when a disc is loading

in the disc tray.

4. Appears when recording data

is writing on to the disc.

Connections

DVD DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

(Back of TV)

Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.

Cable Signal

Cable

Signal

Connect

Disconnect

Antenna

(Back of this unit)

(Back of TV)

RF Cable (supplied)

Connect

DVDDVD/VCR

ANTENNAINAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

DVDDVD/VCR

ANTENNAINAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

DVD/VCR

VIDEO OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Connection to a TV

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

Recording

Basic Audio

Method 1

Good picture

Method 2 Method 3

Better picture Best picture

Audio cable

(supplied)

This unit

•

These jacks are useful only in DVD mode.

AUDIO OUT

Note

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

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

Video cable (supplied)

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

S-Video cable (commercially available)

Component Video cables (commercially available)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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Connections

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

RF Cable

(supplied)

(Back of this unit)

OUT

(Back of TV)

Cable

Signal

Connection A

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

RF Cable

(Back of TV)

OUT

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

Cable

Signal

Connection B

(Back of this unit)

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

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

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

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

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

• If noise appears on the TV screen

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

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

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

,press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

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

• You may not view or record a scrambled channel.

o select channels of the cable bo

x or satellite bo

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

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

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

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

• If noise appears on the TV screen

,press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

To playback a DVD disc or a tape

Before trying to playback DVD or tape, you MUST follow the steps 1) to 2) above.

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

To view one channel while recording another

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

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

Note to the Cable TV System Installer :

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

entry as possible.

Connections

DVD

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

Connection to an Audio System

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

• Refer to each owner’s manual for further information on other devices.

AUDIO

This unit

Method 1

Stereo system

Audio cable

(supplied)

AUDIO OUT

Analog audio input jacks

(usefull only in

DVD mode)

Method 2

Dolby Digital decoder,

MD deck or DAT deck

Digital audio input jack

Audio Coaxial

Digital cable

(commercially

available)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Note

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

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

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

• Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP menu for connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck. (Refer to pages 90-91.)

• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.

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Getting started

Easy DVD recording

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

Note:

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

Step 1: Choose a disc type

There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playing/recording/editing requirements. See “DVD disc type” below.

This unit can record on the following type of discs only.

(or)

* This unit cannot record on the fol-

lowing discs.

•DVD-R General Ver 2.0 / 8x

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

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 nonrewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

Step 2: Insert a blank disc

Turn on the unit

Open the disc tray

Close the disc tray

Remote Control

POWER

.@/:

123

POWER

.@/:

123

This operation may take a while to be recognized.

REC SPEED

ABC DEF

REC SPEED

ABC DEF

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

Step 3: Select the Recording speed

To select the DVD

mode

To select the record-

ing speed

REC SPEED

ABC DEF

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

DVD

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

TIMER PROG.

SP 2:01 Rem.

POWER

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

REC/OTR

DVD disc types

Format the disc

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

This is necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 28-30.

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

Getting started

123

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

SPACE

VCR

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

Easy DVD recording (Cont’d)

Step 4: Select the desired channel

CH 1

Step 5: Record to DVD discs

GHI JKL MNO

456

TUV WXYZ

PQRS

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

DVD

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

TIMER PROG.

ENTER

RETURN

Hint 1: Play the recorded contents

You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start to play. Recorded contents are very accessible on a disc, the procedure is simple really as you choose a title on a chapter from the menu screen.

What are titles and chapters?

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

Step 6: Stop the Record

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

VCR

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

DVD

ENTER

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

58%

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

Writing to Disc

This operation may take a while to be completed.

Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2

Recording

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Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc

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

You can edit the following from a title list.

• Putting names on titles

• Setting pictures for thumbnails (VR mode)

• Setting/clearing chapter markers

• Deleting parts of titles (VR mode)

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

Original and Playlist (VR mode)

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

What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?

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

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

• Playlist content refers to the edited version of the disc; how the Original content is to be played.

Finalizing a Disc

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

•

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

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

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

Français

All channels are stored in the unit

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

when purchased.We recommend that you program available channels in your area using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the SETUP menu.

Getting channels automatically

Getting started

Channel setting

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Press POWER button to turn on the unit.

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

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

Playback Setting

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

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

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

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

CH 18

Auto Presetting Now

Press SETUP button to exit.

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

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To select a channel

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

Notes for using the Number buttons:

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

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

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

Note

• If the auto presetting is can-

celled during presetting, some channels not yet preset may not be received.

• The selection will depend on

how you receive the TV channels.

To cancel the auto presetting during scanning:

Press RETURN button or SETUP button to cancel.

Adding/deleting channels

Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

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

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

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

ENTER button.

Manual Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH2

Add Delete

Select the channel number to add or delete.

Press { button to move to a lower channel number.

B button to move to a

Press higher channel number.

Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset

CH18

Add Delete

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C-RESET

CM SKIP

MODE

AUDIO

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

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Playback Setting

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

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

Select “Add” or “Delete”

K / L buttons, then

using press ENTER button.

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

Press SETUP button to exit.

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

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Selecting the TV stereo or SAP

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

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Getting started

Select “TV Audio Select”

K / L buttons, then

using press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

SAP

Select “Stereo” or “SAP”

K / L buttons, then

using press ENTER button.

Stereo:

Outputs main-audio.

SAP: (Secondary Audio Program)

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

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C-RESET

CM SKIP

MODE

AUDIO

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

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Playback Setting

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

Channel Preset menu will appear.

Setup > Channel Preset

Auto Preset

Manual Preset

TV Audio Select

VCR DVD

Stereo

Press SETUP button to exit.

Notes on TV channel audio

• When you record a TV program which has Stereo and Secondary Audio Programs on a DVD-RW/R or a tape, you have to select the TV channel audio (Stereo or SAP) beforehand. Only the selected channel audio will be recorded. Refer to the following table to check an appropriate setting.

Selected Broadcast Disc/tape Audio audio audio recording output

Stereo STEREO+SAP STEREO STEREO

STEREO STEREO STEREO MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO

SAP STEREO+SAP SAP SAP

STEREO STEREO STEREO MONO+SAP SAP SAP MONO MONO MONO

•As can be seen in the above table, if your TV channel audio is set to SAP and the recorded TV program has Stereo and Secondary Audio Programs, you can only view the program in the sub-audio.

Set the clock before you try the

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock Setting on pages 22-23.

Auto Clock Setting

Make sure

• The antenna/cable TV connections are correct.

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

Getting started

Clock setting

Select “Auto Clock Setting”

K / L buttons, then

using press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

OFF

Auto

Auto Manual

Off

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

Select SETUP using tons, then press ENTER button.

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

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

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

{ / B

VCR DV D

Auto

but-

• If you do not know your PBS channel number, select “Auto” using

K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

• If you know your PBS channel number, select “Manual”

K / L buttons, then

using press ENTER button.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

OFF

Set Channel No.

Auto

CH1

Manual

Off

Enter your PBS channel number using Number or

/ L buttons, then press ENTER button.

Press SETUP button to exit.

Press POWER button to turn off the unit.

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

Note

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

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

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Recording

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Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

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Manual Clock Setting

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Getting started

Clock setting (cont’d)

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

ENTER button.

A clock setting window will appear.

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

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

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

- - : - -

VCR DV D

Auto

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

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

Press ENTER button again.

Default date will appear.

Enter the date (month / day / year) using

K / L buttons.

Press { / B buttons to move the cursor.

12 : 00AM

VCR DV D

Auto

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)

Enter the time (hour / minute) using

Press { / B buttons to move the cursor.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

K / L buttons.

JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON)

09 : 24 AM

VCR DV D

Auto

Note

•

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

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Getting started

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

TOP MENU

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

STOP

PLAY

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

Clock setting (cont’d)

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

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

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

Press SETUP button to exit.

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

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

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

Select “Auto Clock Setting”

K / L buttons, then

using press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

OFF

Auto

Auto Manual

Off

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

Press SETUP button to exit.

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Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

Français

Setting the daylight saving time

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

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

Getting started

Clock setting (cont’d)

Select “Daylight Saving Time” using

K / L buttons,

then press ENTER button.

Daylight Saving Time options will appear.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

ON OFF

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

ENTER button.

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

POWER

REC SPEED

.@/:

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

VCR

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SETUP

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

CLEAR/C-RESET

CM SKIP

MODE

AUDIO

DVD

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

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

ENTER button.

Clock menu will appear.

Setup > Clock

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Daylight Saving Time

VCR DV D

Auto

Press SETUP button to exit.

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

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

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Getting started

Playback menu will appear.

Setup > Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Digital Out

Dynamic Range Control

Fast Forward with Audio

DVD

4:3 Letter Box

All

English

Original

OFF

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

button.

Option window will appear.

Setup > Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Digital Out

Dynamic Range Control

Fast Forward with Audio

DVD

16:9 Wide

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide

English Original

OFF

Refer to the Note on this page.

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

ENTER button.

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Playback Setting

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

Press SETUP button to exit.

Note

If you have a standard TV:

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

If you have a widescreen TV:

Select “16:9 Wide”.

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

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Recording

Information on DVD recording

Information

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

Logo Attributes

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

DVD-RW

DVD-R

This unit cannot record on the following discs.

• DVD-R General Ver 2.0/8x

• DVD-RW Ver 1.2/2-4x CPRM compatible

About Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode

Video mode is the same recording format as DVDVideo discs purchased locally, so that you can play in most DVD players.To play in other DVD players, you will need to finalize (see page 41). Unless finalized, you can play, record additionally or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW.You can record and edit repeatedly.

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

Disc type Disc format

DVD-RW

DVD-R

600 minutes (4.7GB)

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

Functions

Video mode

Video

DVD-RW

VR mode

DVD-RW

Video mode

DVD-R

Playing, limited recording, limited editing

Playing, recording, Original/Playlist editing

Playing, limited recording, limited editing

Recording speed

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

Recording speed

XP (1H)

SP (2H)

LP (4H)

EP (6H)

SLP (8H)

SEP (10H)

* This table is designed for a new single-sided

Recording time *

60 min

120 min

240 min

360 min

480 min

600 min

Video/Sound Quality

12cm disc as the standard.The recording time are estimates and actual recording time may differ.

* The audio and video quality is getting poorer as

the recording time becomes longer.

Restrictions on recording

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

What is “CPRM”?

CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of “copy once” broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Recording

Information on DVD recording (cont’d)

Information on copy control

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

Disc type / format

ver.1.1

DVD-RW

DVD-R

ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

ver.1.1

Video

ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

ver.2.0

Recordable Not Recordable

Copy-free Copy-once

Note

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

•

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

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

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

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

Copyprohibited

Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize)

After recording, you must finalize a disc in order to play on any other unit. (Refer to page 44.)

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD

REW F.FWD PLAY RECORD

POWER

This Unit DVD player

CHANNEL DUBBING

STOP/EJECT

VCR DVD

SELECT

L - AUDIO - R

S-VIDEO VIDEO

After finalizing:

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

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

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

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

Disc type Mode

DVD-R

ver.2.0

DVD-RW

ver.1.1 ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

Video mode

Video mode VR mode

Playable

Not Playable

Recording

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Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

Français

Recording

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

Formatting a disc

Settings for the recording format to a blank disc

Video

DVD-RW

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

DVD-RW

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

ENTER button.

Recording menu will appear.

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming

Dubbing Mode

DVD

Video mode

10 minutes

VCR DVD

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Select “DVD-RW Recording Format” using

then press ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

K / L buttons,

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Setup Menu

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

SETUP menu will appear.

Setup

Playback Setting

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming

Dubbing Mode VCR DVD

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

DVD

Video mode

VR mode

10 minutes

Video mode has been selected as the default.

Select “Video mode” or “VR mode” using

then press ENTER button.

The recording mode will be set.

K / L buttons,

Note

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

•

You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc. When you load a disc once recording before, the recording format cannot be changed even if you change it in SETUP menu.

• When inserting a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, the error message ("Disc Error") will appear.This unit is not compatible with a DVD+R/RW disc.

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

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

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

ENTER button.

Option window will appear.

Recording

Formatting a disc (cont’d)

Setup > Recording

DVD-RW Recording Format

Auto Chapter

Timer Programming

Dubbing Mode VCR DVD

DVD

VR mode

OFF 5 minutes

10 minutes

10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes

“10 minutes” has been selected as the default.

Select a desired time option

K / L buttons, then

using press ENTER button.

Chapter marks will be put as you specified.

Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu.

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Note

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

Changing the SETUP menu

VCR functions Others

Français

Reformatting a disc

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

ZOOM SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

SPACE

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

TIMER PROG.

RETURN

123

456

7809

STOP

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

REC MONITOR

MENU/LIST

CLEAR/C-RESET

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

Video

DVD-RW

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

DVD-RW

Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.

SETUP/DISC menu will appear.

Screen:

Recording

Formatting a disc (cont’d)

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

Option window will appear.

Disc

Edit

Format

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

Yes No

Are you sure?

Yes No

Setup Menu

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

DISC menu will appear.

Disc

Edit

Format

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

* VR mode only

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

Option window will appear.

Disc

Edit

Format

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

Yes No

* VR mode only

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

Formatting will start.

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Formatting

Formatting is complete.

100% will be indicated.

100%

Formatting

This operation may take a while to be completed.

3 4 5

Note

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

•If you want to cancel format

at step 5, select “No”.

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