Symphonic WFR205, WFR205 User Manual

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

PB/CB

PR/CR

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

(Back of this unit)

[Cable Box or Satellite Box]

Indoor or Outdoor Antenna

From Cable Company (No Cable Box)

From Cable or Satellite Company

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

Video

cable

(supplied)

(Back of TV)

Connect

Audio

cable

(supplied)

Connect

ReWritable

Admiral

Curtis Mathis

Hitachi

JVC

Kenwood

AUX

LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

INPUT, AUX

A/V CHANNEL, INPUT1, SVIDEO, INPUT2

AUX

Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands

Sharp

Sony

Toshiba

Zenith

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

TV/GAME

LXI-Series

Magnavox

Panasonic

RCA

Samsung

Sanyo

AUX CHANNEL

TV/VIDEO

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO

Auto Presetting Now

CH 1

Channel

Manual Preset

Auto Preset

Easy Setting Menu

Clock

Channel

DVD-RW Recording Format Video mode

Timer Programming

Auto Finalize

Disc

Advanced Setting Menu

OSD Language English

VCR DVD

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

VIDEO

VIDEO 2

MENU VOLUME

L AUDIO R

CHANNEL

POWER

CHANNEL

0+100

VOL

INPUT

SELECT

DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder

WFR205

NOTE:You can either use A/V connection or RF connection with this unit.

1 Connections

Playable discs

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RW (VIDEO/VR mode)

DVD-R (VIDEO mode)

DVD+R/+RW discs are supported for playback only. *Some DVD+R/+RW discs are not compatible with this unit.

Region codes

This unit is compatible to play the following discs.

LogoDisc LogoDisc

CD-DA (AUDIO CD)

CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files)

CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files)

The number inside the globe refers to region of the world. This unit can play DVDs that are labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1.

ReWritable

Recordable

See pages 14 and 15 of the Owner's Manual for the detailes.

2 Watching TV

INPUT SELECT button

(Example of a TV)

Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0).

2. Press a button on the TV’s original remote control (see the table below) to select an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears.

NOTE: These steps are for A/V cable connection only.

(Example of a TV remote control)

Recordable discs

This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs allow you to record programs only once. DVD-RW discs allow you to record programs repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased. You can record programs on DVD-R discs only in Video mode, while recording format for DVD-RW discs can choose either Video mode or VR mode.

Disc type Disc format

DVD-RW: 1-4x

DVD-R: 1-16x

Video mode

Video

DVD-RW

VR mode

DVD-RW

Video mode

DVD-R

Functions

Playing, limited recording, limited editing

Playing, recording, Original/Playlist editing

Playing, limited recording, limited editing

Attributes

8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

Press

[SETUP].

Using [KK/LL], select “Channel” from the Menu.

Select “Auto Preset” and the unit will start getting available channels in your area.

Follow to the back side of this sheet.

Timer Programming

2. ---

3. ---

1. JAN/01 12:57AM 1:57AM 8 DVD 1H

Date Start End CH Speed

DVD VCR

VCR DVD

Timer Programming

2. ---

3. ---

1. JAN/01 12:57AM 1:57AM 8 DVD

Date Start End CH Speed

DVD VCR

VCR DVD

Timer Programming

2. ---

3. ---

1. JAN/01 12:57AM 1:57AM 8 DVD

Date Start End CH Speed

DVD VCR

VCR DVD

Timer Programming

2. ---

3. ---

1. JAN/01 12:57AM --:-- L1 DVD

Date Start End CH Speed

DVD VCR

VCR DVD

Recording speed

XP (1H)

SP (2H)

LP (4H)

EP (6H)

SLP (8H)

SEP (10H)

Recording time *

18 min

36 min

72 min

108 min

144 min

180 min

Video/Sound Quality

Disc Size

8cm Disc

XP (1H)

SP (2H)

LP (4H)

EP (6H)

SLP (8H)

SEP (10H)

60 min

120 min

240 min

360 min

480 min

600 min

12 cm Disc

(poor)

(good)

0:30

(Normal Recording)

8:00 7:30

1:00

0:30

3 DVD Recording

Daily

MON-SAT

JAN/01

JAN/31

MON-FRI

SAT

FRI

SUN

Timer Programming

2. ---

3. ---

1. JAN/01 --:-- --:-- L1 DVD

Date Start End CH Speed

DVD VCR

VCR DVD

POWER

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

OPEN/CLOSE

SPACE

123

456

7809

VIDEO/TV

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

SETUP

CLEAR

ENTER

3 – 1 Easy Recording

Press [DVD] on the remote control first.

3 – 2 Timer Recording

•

You can set up to 8 programs (once, daily or weekly).

•Be sure to set the clock before starting a timer programming.

Select the recording

speed

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

REC MONITOR

SLOW

DUBBING

VCR

SKIP SKIP

CM SKIP

ZOOM

DVD

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

AUDIO

REC/OTR

Select the desired TV

channel

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

ABC DEF

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

DISPLAY

CLEAR

VIDEO/TV

SETUP

How to select the recording speed:

Press repeatedly to select desired recording time

TOP MENU

MENU/LIST

RETURN

ENTER

Recording times appear on the TV screen (30 minutes to 8 hours). Recording will start.

Display the Timer

Programming Screen

POWER

T-SET

ABC DEF

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

TIMER PROG.

OPEN/CLOSE

Set the date

Move to next

Set start and end time

Timer Programming display appears.

Select any blank line and press [ENTER].

Timer Programming

Date Start End CH Speed

1. ---

2. ---

3. ---

4. ---

5. ---

6. ---

7. ---

8. ---

DVD VCR

When pressing at the current date, Timer Recording mode will change as follows: e.g. January 1st at present

VCR DVD

7809

SPACE

DISPLAY

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

CLEAR

RETURN

SETUP

ENTER

Record!

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

REC MONITOR

SLOW

DUBBING

To stop recording

REC SPEED

REC MONITOR

DUBBING

SLOW

DVD

VCR

PLAY

PAUSE

SKIP SKIP

CM SKIP

STOP

ZOOM

AUDIO

PLAY

PAUSE

SKIP SKIP

CM SKIP

STOP

ZOOM

AUDIO

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

REC MONITOR

SLOW

DUBBING

VCR

SKIP SKIP

CM SKIP

ZOOM

DVD

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

AUDI O

REC/OTR

When the unit reaches the specified time, recording will stop automatically.

After all recordings, finalize your disc!

After recording, you must finalize the disc in order to play on other units.

Finalizing*

REPEAT TRK.

OPEN/CLOSE

DUBBING

OUTPUT SELECT

VCR DVD

S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

DVD

Not Playable

REW F.FWD PLAY RECORD CHANNEL STOP PLAY RECORD

STOP/EJECT

POWER

This Unit DVD player

* You cannot finalize discs recorded in other DVD recorders.

Playable

Move to next

Select the channel number to record

Move to next

Select the media to record

Move to next

Select the recording speed

ENTER!

Timer Recording is now set.

Set the Timer Standby mode

indicator will appear on the front display.

Hints for DVD Recording

Formatting is not needed when inserting a blank disc. UNIT AUTOMATICALLY PREPARES THE DISC FOR RECORDING.

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

PLAYER MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH DVD-R or DVD-RW.

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Owner’s Manual

POWER

REW F.FWD PLAY RECORD CHANNEL STOP PLAY RECORD

S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

OUTPUT SELECT

VCR DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP/EJECT

DUBBING

DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder

WFR205

Before you start Recording Disc Playback EditingConnections

Getting started

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.

Supplied Accessory

•

Remote control

171UD or

(NB

121UD)

NB with two AA batteries

• RF cable (WPZ0901TM002)

•

Audio/Video cables

102TM015

(WPZ0 or WPZ0

102LTE01)

• Owner’s Manual 1VMN20770)

(

• Quick Use Guide (1VMN21068)

• Blank Media DVD-R

Please read before using this equipment.

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

order replacement accessories, please call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8453

or visit our web site at http://www.Symphonic.us

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

14-16.

Changing the Setting menu

VCR functions

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

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

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Before you start

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

INSERT.

ATTENTION: 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.

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. _____________________

_____________________

Before you start

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 8

10 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

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

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 normal 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.

1. 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.

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMP

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

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Changing the Setting menu

VCR functions

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Before you start

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.

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

Before you start

Precautions (cont’d)

Maintenance

SERVICING

• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 78-81 before returning the product.

• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself.There are no user-serviceable

parts inside.Turn 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” 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 accumu-

lated 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.

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

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Changing the Setting menu

VCR functions

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.

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Ta b le of contents

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

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

Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Ta b le of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

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

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

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

Setting/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recordable disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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

Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Making discs playable on other DVD player (Finalize) 26

Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Choosing the recording format of a blank disc . . . .27

Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Checking the recording picture and sound quality . .29

One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Auto finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Information on DVD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing back MP3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playing back discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . .43

Playing back discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . .43

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . . .44

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

10 10 11

15 16

Slow forward / Slow reverse playback . . . . . . . . . . .45

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Repeat/Random/Program playback . . . . . . . . . .49

Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Program playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Selecting a format of audio and video . . . . . . . .50

Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Visual Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Editing discs in VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Editing discs in VR mode (Original) . . . . . . . . . .57

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Setting titles to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Releasing titles from protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . .60

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Combining titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Changing the Setting menu . . . . . . . . .68

Tour of the Setting menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Recording and One-touch Timer Recording . . . .75

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

RF output switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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

Before you start

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Description

Available to DVD Video discs

Available to DVD-RW in Video mode

Available to DVD-RW in VR mode

Available to DVD-R discs

Available to Audio CDs

Available to CD-RW/R discs with MP3 files

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

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

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

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD-RW

Video

DVD-V

VCRVCR

VCR

MP3MP3

MP3

CDCD

VCR

DVD

First: (Press:)

Features

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

Recording

VCR modeDVD mode

This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for one-time recording only.

Also, this unit allows you to record to the videotape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

Recording up to 8 programs:

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

One-touch Timer Recording:

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

Dubbing mode:

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

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the Left channel monaural sound as Left and Right channel sound automatically.

DVD mode

[REC MONITOR]:

You can confirm the picture and sound quality for recording of the current recording speed which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, press

[REC SPEED] to set the desired recording mode. Automatic Chapter marker setting:

You can mark each title of recording with chapter markers as you set in the Setting menu before recording.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):

The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc.

Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode):

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

Automatic finalizing (Video mode):

The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space.

Editing

DVD mode

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Making your own Playlist (VR mode):

With the Original remains as it is, you can edit titles on Various playlist as you prefer.

Putting names on titles. Setting pictures for thumbnails. Setting/clearing chapter markers. Dividing / Combining titles. Deleting parts of titles, etc.

Protecting titles (VR mode):

You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing, with this function.

Compatibility

DVD mode

Playback of discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode):

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 finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play them back on 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, DVD-ROM drives or other DVD playback devices that do not play back DVD-RW/R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

Symbol in this Owner’s Manual

The available functions depend on the type of disc or the recording mode. To specify disc type or recording mode for each function, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each function.

Recording

Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the Setting menu

Playback

DVD mode

Theater quality sound at your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theater-quality sound environment.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using title, chapter or time search functions.

Start Playback from Original and Playlist (VR mode):

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

Quick search for what you want to watch:

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

VCR mode

VCR functions Others Español

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

PB/CB

PR/CR

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

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Front Panel

POWER

REW F.FWD PLAY RECORD CHANNEL STOP PLAY RECORD

S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

OUTPUT SELECT

VCR DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP/EJECT

DUBBING

22 14

1317 12 10

* 9 8 7

18 16

2543*

(*) The unit can also

be turned on by pressing these buttons.

Before you start

Functional overview

1.POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR)

Press to turn on and off the unit. Red LED lights up when power is on.

2. Cassette compartment (VCR)

Insert a videotape here.

3. OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

4. OUTPUT SELECT button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select the component you wish to operate.

5.Disc tray (DVD)

Place a disc when it is open.

6.AUDIO 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/VCR)

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 Timer Recording.

10. PLAY B button (DVD)*

Press to start or resume play.

11.STOP C button (DVD)*

Press to stop playback or recording. Press to stop the proceeding Timer Recording in DVD.

12.DVD indicator

Appears when the DVD output mode is selected.

Rear Panel

13. VCR 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 Setting menu.

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

Press to change the channel up and down.

16. Display

Shows various information and messages.

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 Timer Recording.

19. PLAY B button (VCR)

Press to start playback.

20.STOP C / EJECT A button (VCR) EJECT

A button-

Press to remove the videotape from

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

21.F.FWD D button (VCR)

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

22. REW E button (VCR)

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

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These jacks are useful only in DVD mode.

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/VCR)

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (DVD only)

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

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

Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables.

5.AUDIO OUT 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.COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack (DVD only)

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

Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

Remote Control

POWER

T-SET

ABC DEF

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

DISPLAY

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

REC/OTR

VCR

REC SPEED

SKIP SKIP

REC MONITOR

SLOW

CM SKIP

ZOOM

DUBBING

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

turned on by pressing these buttons.

POWER button (DVD/VCR)

Press to turn

Number buttons (DVD/VCR)

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER PROG.

VIDEO/TV

CLEAR

SETUP

RETURN

ENTER

REC/OTR

DVD

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

AUDIO

on and off

the unit.

18*

Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title / chapter / track on display. Also press to enter values for the settings in the Setting menu. Also press to start the index/time search in VCR mode.

DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display the on-screen menu.

TOP MENU button (DVD)

Press to display the top menu.

MENU/LIST button (DVD)

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

6. Cursor K / L / { / B but- tons (DVD/VCR)

Press to select items or settings.

7. REC/OTR button (VCR)

Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode (refer to page 10). Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Timer Recording.

8. VCR button

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

9. REC SPEED button (DVD/VCR)

Press to change the recording speed.

10. E button (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode

During playback, press to play back in fast reverse.

Or when playback is paused, press to play back in slow reverse.

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

11.

REC MONITOR button (DVD)

Press to check the video and audio signals for recording.

12. SKIP H button (DVD)

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

29*

33* 34

to play back in reverse step by step.

13. SLOW button (VCR)

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

14. CM SKIP button (DVD)

During playback, press to skip to the 30 second advanced point.

15.

DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

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

16. ZOOM button (DVD)

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

17.

T-SET button (DVD/VCR)

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

18.

OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

19. TIMER PROG. button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display the timer program setting menu.

20.

CH K / L buttons (DVD/VCR)

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

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

21.

VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select VIDEO or TV position.

22.

SETUP button (DVD/VCR)

Press to display the Setting menu.

23.

CLEAR button (DVD/VCR)

• DVD mode Press to clear the password entered, to cancel the programming for CD, to clear the highlighted 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.

24. ENTER button (DVD/VCR)

Press to confirm or select menu items.

25. RETURN button (DVD/VCR)

Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

26. REC/OTR button (DVD)

Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode (refer to page 10). Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Timer Recording.

27.DVD button

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

28. D button (DVD/VCR)

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

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

29. PLAY B button* (DVD/VCR)

Press to start or resume playback.

30. SKIP G button (DVD)

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

31.PAUSE F button (DVD/VCR)

Press to pause playback or recording.

32. SEARCH button (VCR)

Press to call up the index or time search menu.

33.STOP C button* (DVD/VCR)

Press to stop playback or recording.

34.AUDIO button (VCR)

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

Recording

Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started

Changing the Setting menu

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Functional overview (cont’d)

Installing batteries in the remote control

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

Note:

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please follow the instruction below:

• Do not mix new and old batteries together.

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

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

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

•When disposing used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or public rules for environmental protection 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 of the unit.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is 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 of the operating range of the remote control.

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

Beeline: approx. 23 feet (7m)

- Either side of the center:

approx. 16 feet (5m) within 30°

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

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

Within about 23feet (7m)

Remote control

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W E R

R E W

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S T O

P / E J

E C T

P L A

R E C

O R D

O P E

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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].

VCR MODE

Press [VCR] on the remote control.

(Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.)

DVD MODE

Press [DVD] on the remote control.

REW F.FWD PLAY RECORD CHANNEL STOP PLAY RECORD

STOP/EJECT

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

DUBBING

OUTPUT SELECT

VCR DVD

S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

POWER

PQRS

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

(Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)

Notes:

•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 another mode (DVD or VCR) during in the timer-standby mode.

•Pressing [REC/OTR] (DVD) or [REC/OTR]

OUTPUT SELECT

VCR DVD

VCR button

DVD button

DVD indicator

OUTPUT SELECT button

VCR indicator

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

REC MONITOR

SLOW

DUBBING

(VCR) on the remote control switches immediately its respective mode so that you can start recording directly on the appropriate media.

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

ABC DEF

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

CLEAR

RETURN

MENU/LIST

DVD

VCR

PLAY

PAUSE

SKIP SKIP

CM SKIP

STOP

ZOOM

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SETUP

ENTER

REC/OTR

Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

Guide to Displays on-screen menu

This unit uses the following on-screen menu for most operations: Easy Setting Menu, Advanced Setting Menu, Title list, Playlist, Original and Display menu.They allow you to change the playback status of the disc during playback. The DISPLAY menu also gives you information on the playback status of the disc or a videotape.

Setting/DISC/CD menu

Press [SETUP] to display Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu. Choose either Menu using [K / L], then press [ENTER] to display it. These menus allow you to perform all main functions and change setting for them.

Easy Setting Menu and Advanced Setting Menu are available. Easy Setting Menu consists of those frequently needed.You can make all required setting using Advanced Setting Menu. Items with mark can be set in both menus.

Easy Setting Menu

OSD Language English Clock Channel DVD-RW Recording Format Video mode Timer Programming Auto Finalize Disc

Advanced Setting Menu

Playback

Recording

Display

Select Video

Clock

Channel

Disc

Easy Setting Menu

VCR DVD

1. Playback:

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

2. Recording:

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

3. Display:

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

4. Select Video:

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

5. Clock:

To set up the clock of the unit.

6. Channel:

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

7. Disc / CD Playback Mode:

“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW/R disc is inserted into the unit. When a DVD-Video disc (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or a finalized DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc”. “CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio CD disc or a CD-RW/R disc with MP3 files is inserted into the unit.

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

Disc

Title List

Format

Finalize

<DVD-RW (VR mode)>

Disc

Playlist

Original

Format

Finalize

Disc Protect OFF ON

<CD, MP3>

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

565

Program Play

1.Title List / Playlist / Original:

Turns on a title list, playlist or Original, which shows the recorded titles on the disc.

2. Format (DVD-RW only):

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

• Erased content cannot be

retrieved.

•A DVD-RW disc formatted with

this unit cannot be used on other DVD recorders for recording.

• If you want to use a disc format-

ted with this unit on another DVD recorder, you have to reformat the disc on that recorder.

3. Finalize:

Allows you to finalize a disc with titles recorded on this unit only.

Disc Protect (VR mode only) :

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

5. Random Play:

To activate the random playback.

6. Program Play (Audio CD only):

To activate the programmed playback.

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DISPLAY menu

VCR

DVD mode

First:

DVD

Press [DISPLAY] to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the disc. Some operations are available while disc is played back.

DVD-RW11 0:00:00

Video mode

CH 8

Stereo

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Before you start

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 current channel

number and an audio status of the program.

3. Indicates a recording mode

and possible recording time left.

4. Indicates a title number, chap-

ter number and the time elapsed of disc play.

5. Each icon means:

6. Indicates current disc status.

: Search

: Audio

: Subtitle

: Angle (except VR mode)

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

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Note:

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

• DISPLAY function is not available when no disc is inserted.

VCR mode

First:

VCR

Press [DISPLAY] to display the onscreen display.

12:00AM

CH 21

STEREO

0:00:00 HIFISP

1. Indicates current video status.

2. Indicates the current time.

3. Indicates a current channel

number and an audio status of the program.

4. Indicates a recording or play-

ing speed.

5. Indicates a Tape Counter.

6. Audio status of the current

videotape.

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Note:

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

Front Panel Display Guide

Before you start

Functional overview (cont’d)

1. Current status of the unit

: Appears when a disc or a

videotape play is paused.

: Appears when playing

back a disc or a videotape.

: Appears when the timer

programming or OTR has been set and is proceeding. Flashes when all Timer Recordings have been finished.

: Appears during recording

process. Flashes when a recording pauses.

: Appears during repeat playback (disc playback only).

: Appears when a video-

tape is in the unit.

Display message

Appears when the disc tray is opening.

2. Disc type and Current status of the unit

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

Appears when a DVD disc is on the disc tray. Appears when the Timer Recording is proceeding in DVD. Appears when DVD is in the Timer Recording standby mode. Flashes when a program cannot be performed with some reasons.

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

: Appears when a DVDRW disc is on the disc tray.

Appears when the Timer Recording is proceeding in VCR. Appears when VCR is in the Timer Recording standby mode. Flashes when a program cannot be performed with some reasons.

: Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process.

: Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.

3. Recording speed

Indicates the recording speed of the disc or a videotape.

4. Title/Track and Chapter mark

: Appears when indicating

a title/track number.

: Appears when indicating

a chapter number.

5. Displays the following

• Played-back time / remaining time

• Current title / chapter / track number

• Recording time

• Clock

• Channel number

• VCR tape counter

• Remaining time for a onetouch Timer Recording

6. : Appears in the after-

noon with the clock display.

Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray.

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Appears when the disc tray is closing.

Appears when data is being recorded on a disc.

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ANTENNAINAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

PB/C

PR/C

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

ANTENNAINAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

PB/C

PR/C

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

DVD/VCR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB

PR/C

DVD

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Connections

ANTENNA

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

PB/CB

PR/CR

OUT

DVD

DVD/VCR

(Back of TV)

Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.

Cable

TV signal

Cable

TV signal

Connect

Disconnect

Antenna

(Back of this unit)

(Back of TV)

RF cable

(supplied)

Connect

Connection to a TV

Choose one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment you possess.

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

Video cable (supplied)

VIDEO 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.

S-Video cable (commercially available)

S-VIDEO OUT

Component video cables (commercially available)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connections

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

RF cable

(supplied)

(Back of this unit)

OUT

(Back of TV)

Cable TV signal

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

Admiral

Curtis Mathis

Hitachi

JVC

Kenwood

LXI-Series

Magnavox

AUX

LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

INPUT, AUX

A/V CHANNEL, INPUT1, SVIDEO, INPUT2

AUX

AUX CHANNEL

Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands (Example)

Panasonic

RCA

Samsung

Sanyo

Sharp

Sony

Toshiba

Zenith

TV/VIDEO

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

TV/GAME

After you have completed connections

• Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TV’s original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears. Check your TV owner’s manual for details.

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

Recording

This connection allows you 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].The “POWER” indicator on the front panel will appear. Then, press [CHANNEL L / K] to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box).

• If noise appears on the TV screen

,press [VIDEO/TV] on the remote control.

• If you use the channel 4, you will need to change this unit’s RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF output switch” on page 81.

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.

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.

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Connections

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

Connection to an Audio System

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

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

AUDIO

This unit

Method 1

Stereo system

Audio cable

(supplied)

AUDIO OUT

Analog audio input jacks

Method 2

Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck or DAT deck

COAXIAL

Digital audio input jack

Audio Coaxial

Digital cable

(commercially

available)

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

Setting

Setting >Playback >Digital Out >

Connection

If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder.

Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder.

Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck.

* To complete these settings, refer to pages 71-73.

DVD

PCM

Dolby Digital

Stream

PCM

Note

• By connecting this unit 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.

• 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.

Getting started

DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video

You want to

Record TV programs

Reuse by deleting unwanted contents

Edit recorded contents

Edit/Record from connected equipment

Copy discs for distribution

Play on other DVD equipment

DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video

Features

Recording

Rewritable? Yes Yes

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

Can create chapters wherever you like (manual) Yes No

Can record 16:9 size pictures Yes Yes

Can record Copy-Once programs Yes No

Editing

Can perform basic edit functions Yes Yes

Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit) Yes No

Ye s

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

Note:

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

DVD-R

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

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 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 DVD recorder 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-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

Step 2:

Insert a blank disc

Remote Control

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

ABC DEF

VCR

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

ABC DEF

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

ABC DEF

PLAY

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

REC/OTR

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER

.@/:

123

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

POWER

.@/:

123

POWER

.@/:

123

Close the disc tray

This operation may take a while to be recognized.

Turn on

the unit

Select the

DVD mode

Open the

disc tray

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DVD disc types

Format the disc

When inserting a disc that has already been recorded on, you can delete those contents by formatting that disc.

Formatting is only necessary to prepare disc previously recorded on for recording. Details are on pages 27-

28.

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

• The unit automatically starts initializing when a brand new disc is inserted.

Changing the Setting menu

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Easy DVD recording (Cont’d)

Step 3: Select the

Recording speed

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

REC MONITOR

SLOW

DUBBING

DVD

VCR

PLAY

SKIP SKIP

PAUSE

CM SKIP

STOP

ZOOM

AUDIO

XP 0:58

REC/OTR

Step 4: Select the

desired channel

T-SET

ABC DEF

TUV WXYZ

SPACE

MENU/LIST

TIMER PROG.

CLEAR

RETURN

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SETUP

ENTER

CH 12

POWER

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

7809

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

Hint 1: Play the recorded contents

You can select the title you want to play back from a displayed menu, and immediately start to play back. Recorded contents are easily accessible, with simple procedure

Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec .

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 divided into chapters.

Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2

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 markers

• 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 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.

Finalizing a Disc

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

• Once you finalize 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 finalization.

Step 5: Record to

DVD discs

CLEAR

RETURN

DVD

PLAY

VIDEO/TV

SETUP

ENTER

REC/OTR

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

DISPLAY

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

REC/OTR

VCR

REC SPEED

Step 6: Stop the

Record

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

REC MONITOR

SLOW

DUBBING

Wait for a moment.

(Appears only in the VR mode)

This operation may take a while to be completed.

DVD

VCR

PLAY

SKIP SKIP

PAUSE

CM SKIP

STOP

ZOOM

AUDIO

REC/OTR

90%

Right after the purchase of the

STOP

POWER

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

SPACE

123

456

7809

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

RETURN

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

REC MONITOR

CLEAR

ENTER

PLAY

unit and whenever you move to a new area, we recommend to program available channels in your area using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the Setting menu.

Getting channels automatically

Press [POWER].

Getting started

Channel setting

Using [K / L], select “Auto Preset”. Press [ENTER].

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

CH 1

Auto Presetting Now

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

Refer to the table on page 15.

TV / VIDEO

*This button can be labeled as INPUT , AUX , etc.

Press [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [ENTER].

Channel menu will appear.

TV's original

remote control

Wait for several minutes to finish channel scanning.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

•

[CHANNELL/ K]or [CH L/

the memorized channels.

K] will switch among

To select a channel

You can select a channel by directly entering channel number using the Number but-

tons on the remote control. Notes for using the

Number buttons:

• When selecting cable channels which are larger 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 35.

Note

•You cannot change the channel while one of the functions on the unit (VCR or DVD) is in the recording, OTR or Timer Recording mode.

• If the auto presetting is

cancelled during presetting, some of the 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 ]or

[SETUP] to cancel.

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Adding/deleting channels

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

Press [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [ENTER].

Channel menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Manual Preset”. Press [ENTER].

Manual Preset menu will appear.

Manual Preset

VCR DVD

Getting started

Channel setting (cont’d)

Using [K / L], select “Add” or “Delete”. Press [ENTER].

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

Manual Preset

CH 2

Add Delete

VCR DVD

Press [SETUP] to exit.

POWER

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

ABC DEF

.@/:

123

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS

TUV WXYZ

7809

SPACE

DISPLAY

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

REC/OTR

VCR

REC SPEED

SKIP SKIP

REC MONITOR

CM SKIP

SLOW

ZOOM

DUBBING

CLEAR

RETURN

DVD

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO/TV

SETUP

ENTER

REC/OTR

2 3 4 5

CH 2

Add Delete

Select the channel number to add or delete.

Press [{] or CH [L] to move to a smaller channel number.

[B] or CH [K] to move

Press to a larger channel number.

[{ / B] to move through

• Use the channels one by one, including the ones not in the channel

memory, while use to move through the channels only in the channel memory.

the Number buttons to

Press select a channel number directly.

[CH K / L]

Selecting the TV stereo or SAP

STOP

POWER

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

SPACE

123

456

7809

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

ZOOM

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

RETURN

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

DUBBING

REC MONITOR

CLEAR

ENTER

PLAY

AUDIO

You can select an audio channel to output from TV.

Press [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to step 3.

Getting started

Using [K / L], select “TV Audio Select”. Press [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

TV Audio Select

Stereo SAP

VCR DVD

Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”. Press [ENTER].

Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [ENTER].

Channel menu will appear.

The default is set as “Stereo”.

Using [K / L], select “Stereo” or “SAP”. Press [ENTER].

Stereo:

Outputs main-audio.

SAP (Secondary Audio Program):

Outputs sub-audio.

Refer to the item in “Glossary” on page 82 for more information.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

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Notes on TV channel audio

• If you want to record stereo on a DVD-RW/R or videotape, you have to select either Stereo or SAP in the Channel Preset screen beforehand. Refer to the following table to check an appropriate setting.

Selected Broadcast audio audio recording output

a TV program available in second audio or

Disc (Videotape)

Audio

Stereo STEREO+SAP STEREO STEREO

STEREO STEREO STEREO

•

You can only play back the disc in second audio if a TV program is

SAP STEREO+SAP SAP SAP

MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO

STEREO STEREO STEREO MONO+SAP SAP SAP MONO MONO MONO

available in second audio and you set “ TV Audio Select ” to “ SAP ”.

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Set the clock before you try the

STOP

POWER

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

SPACE

123

456

7809

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

ZOOM

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

RETURN

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

DUBBING

REC MONITOR

CLEAR

ENTER

PLAY

AUDIO

Timer Recording. If Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is available in your area, follow the Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow the Manual Clock Setting on page 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 to set the clock automatically.

Press [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to step 3.

Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”. Press [ENTER].

Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [ENTER].

Clock menu will appear.

Using [K / L], select “Auto Clock Setting”. Press [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

The default setting is “Auto”.

Auto Clock Setting

OFF Auto Manual

VCR DVD

Getting started

Setting the clock

• If you do not know the PBS channel number in your area: Using [

K / L], select

“Auto”. Press [ENTER].

The setting will be activated.

• If you know the PBS channel

number in your area: Using [

K / L], select

“Manual”. Press [ENTER].

Auto Clock Setting - Manual

Set Channel No.

CH 1

VCR DVD

Using the Number buttons

K / L], enter the PBS

or [ channel number. Press [ENTER].

The setting will be activated.

If you want to set the clock

•

manually and cancel the auto clock setting: Using [

K / L], select “OFF”.

Press [ENTER].

The auto clock setting will be canceled.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

Press [POWER] to turn off the unit.

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 display of the front panel.

6 2

3 4 5

Note

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

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

Manual Clock Setting

STOP

POWER

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

SPACE

123

456

7809

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

ZOOM

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

RETURN

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

DUBBING

REC MONITOR

CLEAR

ENTER

PLAY

AUDIO

Press [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

Getting started

Setting the clock (cont’d)

Using [K / L], enter the time (hour / minute).

Use [{ / B] to move the cursor.

Clock Setting

VCR DVD

Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [ENTER].

When entering from Advanced Setting Menu, Clock menu will appear.

When entering from Advanced Setting Menu, using [ Setting”. Press [ENTER].

A clock setting window will appear.

Press [ENTER] again.

Default date will appear.

K / L], select “Clock

Clock Setting

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

-- : ----

VCR DVD

JUL/ 23 / 2005(SAT)

4: 14 PM

Use [K / L] to select AM or PM. Press [ENTER].

Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated. Although seconds are not displayed,

they will be counted from

zero.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

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Using [K / L], enter the date (month / day / year).

Use [{ / B] to move the cursor.

Clock Setting

JAN/ 01 / 2005(SAT)

12: 00 AM

VCR DVD

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.

Changing the Setting menu

Others EspañolVCR functions

Setting the daylight

STOP

POWER

T-SET

TIMER PROG.

SKIP SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

SPACE

123

456

7809

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

ZOOM

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

RETURN

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

DUBBING

REC MONITOR

CLEAR

ENTER

PLAY

AUDIO

STOP

SKIP SKIP

SPACE

123

456

7809

VIDEO/TV

SLOW

PAUSE

.@/:

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS

REC/OTR

DISPLAY

TUV WXYZ

DVD

REC/OTR

REC SPEED

ZOOM

VCR

SETUP

CM SKIP

RETURN

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

DUBBING

REC MONITOR

CLEAR

ENTER

PLAY

AUDIO

saving time

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

Press [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to step 3.

Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”. Press [ENTER].

Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

Using [K / L] , select “Clock”. Press [ENTER].

Clock menu will appear.

Getting started

Setting the clock (cont’d)

Using [K / L], select “Daylight Saving Time”. Press [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

Daylight Saving Time

ON OFF

VCR DVD

Using [K / L], select “ON” or “OFF”. Press [ENTER].

Choose “ON” if you are currently observing the daylight saving time.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

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

Press [SETUP].

Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to step 3.

Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”. Press [ENTER].

Advanced Setting Menu will appear.

Using [ “Playback”. Press [ENTER].

Playback menu will appear.

K / L]

, select

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

Using [K / L], select “TV Aspect”. Press [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

TV Aspect

4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide

DVD

Refer to the Note on this page.

Using [K / L], select a desired option. Press [ENTER].

Press [SETUP] to exit.

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Note

If you have a standard TV:

Select “4:3 Letter Box” for full length picture with black bars 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”.

Recording

Information on DVD recording

Information

This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs allow you to record programs only once, and the recorded contents cannot be erased. DVD-RW discs allow you to record programs repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased. You can record programs on DVD-R discs only in Video mode, while recording format for DVD-RW discs can be either Video mode or VR mode.

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DVD-RW

DVD-R

Attributes

8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

Recordable disc

• Discs which can be used with this recorder:

DVD-R: up to 16x (4x or 8x disc is recommended) DVD-RW: 2x and 4x (2x disc is recommended)

• Discs tested and proven to be compatible

with this recorder: MAXELL DVD-R TDK DVD-RW 2x JVC DVD-RW 4x MITSUBISHI DVD-R 8x

• About Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode

Video mode is the same recording format as DVD-Video discs purchased locally and played back on most DVD players. To play back the disc on other DVD players, you will need to finalize the disc (see page

36). Before finalization, you can record additionally or edit disc with this unit. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW.You can edit, record and delete repeatedly.

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

Disc type Disc format

Video mode

Video

DVD-RW

DVD-R

VR mode

DVD-RW

Video mode

DVD-R

Functions

Playback, limited recording, limited editing

Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing

Playback, limited recording, limited editing

Recording speed

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

Disc Size

8cm Disc

12 cm Disc

Recording speed

XP (1H) SP (2H) LP (4H) EP (6H) SLP (8H) SEP (10H)

* 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.

* Each time

[REC SPEED] is press, allowed

recording time will be displayed.

Note

• This recorder 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 dirt of condensation on the player’s lens.

•

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

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

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

• Since the recording is made by the variable bit rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little bit shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.

Recording time *

18 min

36 min

72 min

108 min

144 min

180 min

60 min

120 min

240 min

360 min

480 min

600 min

Video/Sound Quality

Recording

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Changing the Setting menu

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