This symbol indicates there is a dangerous voltage within the DVDR-X5 housing,
which may have sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock if not
handled correctly. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not open the housing at any
time.
This symbol identifies important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions. Be sure to follow instructions identified with this symbol to avoid
potential damage to your unit.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE
CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR BLINDNESS MAY RESULT.
This DVD Recorder employs a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure or defeat the interlocks. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than
those specified may result herein hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do
not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.
Other Precautions
lDo not put any objects in the tray other than approved video and audio discs.
lDo not open the unit, touch the inner parts or insert any foreign objects into the unit.
lPlace the unit on a level, open surface. Do not locate the unit under direct sunshine, near heating devices or in
very dusty or dirty places. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
lHold the plug tight when connecting or disconnecting the AC power supply. Do not put any weight on AC
cord or attempt to service the AC cord if it becomes damaged.
lKeep unit away from open windows or near anyplace where water may get into the unit and damage it.
lDo not stack heavy objects on the unit.
lCondensation may form in the unit when moving it from very cold to very warm or humid locations. In such
cases, wait for the unit to come to room temperature and the condensation to evaporate before using the unit.
Do not place the unit near radio receiver or other video or audio devices. Should a nearby
radio receiver experience interference while the unit is running, turn the DVDR-X5 unit off.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.Read this Manual
After unpacking this product read
the manual carefully and follow
all the operating instructions.
2.Power Sources
This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the unit. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company.
3.Grounding or Polarization
If the plug cannot be inserted
Properly into the socket. or if the
plug does not fit, the device must
not be used in your country.
5.Heat
Position the unit away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
6.Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water
such as near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or
the like.
7.Cleaning
Unplug this product from the A/C
outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth to clean the unit. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
4.Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to
ensure operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating. Do
not block or cover these openings.
8.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. Pay particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
9.Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets or
extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
10.Lightning
Unplug the unit from the wall
outlet during storms to prevent
damage from lightning and
power surges.
11.Objects and Liquids
Never push objects into this
product as that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquids on the product.
12.Attachments
Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
13.Accessories
Do not place this product on an
unstable platform. The product
may fall, causing serious injury
or serious damage to the product.
14.Disc Tray
Keep your fingers clear of the
disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting
to may cause serious personal injury.
17.Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the unit from the A/C outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled into 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.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
18. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as this may
expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
19. Replacement Parts
Be sure the service technician has
used authorized replacement parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
15.Burden
Do not place heavy objects on
the product. The object may fall
causing serious personal injury
and serious damage to the product.
16.Discs
Do not use a cracked, deformed
or repaired disc. These discs are
easily broken and may cause
serious personal injury and product
Malfunction.
20.Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or
repairs, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating
condition.
21.Splashing
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCTS WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS (525P/625P)
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
(From the 525p/625p Addendum to the DVD License Agreement)
Licensee will incorporate the following wording, as appropriate, together with the applicable list
of Licensee's high definition television sets, in all product manuals or the like applicable to any
DVD Recorder with a YUV progressive scan output:
For DVD Recorders with 525p, but not 625p, progressive scan output:
'CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT.IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR
TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.'
For DVD Recorders with 625p, but not 525p, progressive scan output:
'CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.IN CASE OF 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT.IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR
TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.'
For DVD Recorders with both 525p and 625p progressive scan outputs:
'CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT.IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR
TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD RECORDER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.'
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
CE:The DVD recorder is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.
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1. Please be sure on the condition of STANDBY prior to power off.
2. To prevent improper condition, restarting within five minutes since power off shall not be
advised.
3. The playing effect shall not be assured if user operates the products with bad quality DVD+RW
discs.
4. If this DVD+RW has been stay under 0 temperature for more than 30minutes, Please keep it
in an warmer environment (over 15 temperature) before you plug in.
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SHORTCUT FOR OPERATION
Connections
1. Use the AV cable to connect to the DVD+RW 'S AV output and the TV AV INPUT.
2. Use the SCART cable to connect to the DVD+RW 'S SCART output and the TV SCART INPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
STEREO AUDIO IN
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TV with
Composite
Video Input
(Typical
Connection)
SCART OUTPUT
3. Use antenna or cable TV connection to connect to RF INPUT, and RF OUTPUT connect to TV ANTENNA.
TV with
Composite
Video Input
(Typical
Connection)
4. Plug the standard jack end into a wall socket or power strip.
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SHORTCUT FOR OPERATION
Play
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE key, open the tray, insert a disc, and press PLAY (front panel or remote control) to
begin playback a disc.
FRONT PAN EL
Lab eling Side
Surface
OR
Recording
1. Insert a blank DVD+R/RW disc.
2. Make sure the connection from the TV to recorder are secure.
3. To scan TV channels by SCAN CHANNELS in the setup menu.
SYSTEM SETUP
Tuner input source
Scan channels
modify channel information
7%
Start auto scan channel
4. After TV channel scan finished, press CH+ /CH- or 0-9 key to select a channel as source, Press "REC" on
remote control (or front panel) to start recording. Press PLAY/PAUSE on front panel (or PAUSE on remote
control )to pause recording, second press REC to continue recording. Press STOP to stop recording.
Air
SCAN
EDIT
OR
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FRONT PANEL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
DVD+R/RW Recorder and Progressive scan Player . . . . . . . . 9
Opt ica l dis c com pat ibi lit y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Car ing f or op tic al di scs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
INTRODUCTION
Make sure the package contents are complete . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . 11
Ope rat ing t he re mot e con tro l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
Rem ote c ont rol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
Fro nt pa nel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Your DVDR-X5 is a progressive scan DVD Recorder. The recording provides you the ability to create your own
DVD discs from your home movies, favorite TV programs and more. Because of the outstanding compatibility
of DVD+R/RW discs, the discs you create will be suitable for playback in most DVD Recorders. You can record
from the unit's built-in TV Tuner or an external video source like a video camera. And when you're ready to
watch your recordings or commercial DVDs, you can enjoy them in the highest quality with the unit's
Progressive Scan Video Out and Digital Audio Out.
DVD+R/RW Recorder
l Record from your TV, camcorder, VCR, CD's, DVD's
l Live, Timer and Scheduled Recording Functions
l Multiple Recording Modes, HQ, SP, EP, SLP
l Up to 6 Hours Recording on one DVD+R/RW Disc
l On-Screen Disc Title Navigator gives you quick,
easy access to your Recordings
l Built-In TV Tuner, Front and Rear A/V Inputs
l Editing features with Add/Del, Hide Chapters
l Your recordings are playable on most DVD
l 96 kHz / 24 bit D/A converter
l Stereo Audio out, Optical and Coaxial digital outputs.
l Advanced playback functions: Slow playback, repeat
playback, parental control, MP3 player, JPG player,
screen saver, Zoom In/Out, track selection, on-screen
display and more.
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INTRODUCTION
Optical disc compatibility
This unit is compatible with a wide range of available
optical discs for recording and playback.
Discs suitable for Recording and Playback
You must use DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on this
unit.
DVD+R: These discs can only be written to once. Existing
recordings can be hidden but not deleted. So, any disc space
already used by a recording cannot be regained. DVD+R
discs are required to be "Finalized" before they will be
compatible with standard DVD Recorders. Once a disc is
finalized, no further recordings can be made.
DVD+RW: DVD+RW discs can be written to and erased
multiple times. Existing recordings can be deleted and disc
space regained. These discs do not require a finalization
procedure. As soon as a recording is made, the disc will be
compatible with standard DVD Recorders.
CD-AUDIO: An on-screen navigator is provided to
select and play tracks when using CD-Audio discs.
CD-R/RW: This unit features an on-screen navigator for
easy access to playable files stored on CD-R/RW discs,
such as JPG images and MP3 music.
Caring for Optical Discs
Discs suitable for Playback Only
Units sold in Oceania are coded for Region 4, and are
compatible with discs marked accordingly.
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DVD-R/RW: These discs can be played back when
recorded in standard DVD Video format.
TMTM
TMTM
1. Hold a disc by the rim or with an index finger in the
central hole. Never touch the signal surface.
2. Finger prints or stains on the surface of the disc may
cause signal loss.
3. Use a soft cloth and wipe in a radiating manner from
the center of the disc to the outer rims when cleaning
the disc surface.
4. Never add labels or adhesive tapes on the discs be
careful not to scratch or damage the disc surface.
5. To prevent discs from becoming bent or deformed,
they should be vertically kept in the disc storage case.
to prevent damage, avoid leaving discs in your car,
where they may be subject to direct sunlight and high
temperature.
6. Do not use any disc accessory to improve the audio
quality, disc protective solutions or lens cleaner.
these products may damage the disc surface.
Labels
Tapes
Labeling Side
Surface
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INTRODUCTION
Make sure the package contents are complete
In addition to the DVD recorder, your package contains the following accessories.
Remote control
Batteries (7) AAA
A/V cable (Composite
Video, Stereo Audio)
Installing batteries in the remote control
This unit comes complete with batteries for the remote
control. When installing batteries, be sure to take note of
the polarity markings on the inside of the battery
compartment and match them up with those on the
batteries.
Manual
Operating the remote control
When using the remote control, be sure to stay within a
30degree angle of the sensor (More than 3 meter )on the
receiver. Keep in mind that any obstructions between
the remote control and the receiver will effect
performance.
1
Slide off the back cover
2
Install the batteries in
the compartment.
Notes on batteries
1. If the remote control functions better when it is closer to the unit,
the batteries may be running low.
2. In case of any leakage of batteries, dispose the batteries
right away and avoid touching the chemical discharge.
Make sure to clean the remote control's battery
compartment before installing new batteries.
3. Do not mix batteries of different types, or use old batteries.
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Remote Control
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
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1. OPEN / CLOSE - Open and
close the disc tray.
2. ZOOM - Press to magnify the
screen with DVD and JPG discs
3. A-B REPEAT - Sets the
beginning and end points of a
section to repeat.
4. REPEAT - Selects a repeat
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option Chapter, Title or Disc.
5. SLOW - Slow motion playback
mode in ,1/2,1/4 or 1/8 speed.
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Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
6. REC MODE - Selects the
recording quality mode - HQ, SP,
EP, SLP.
7.REC -Press to begin a live
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recording.
8. SETUP - Accesses the on-screen
setup Menu for settings
adjustment. Use direction keys
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(UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT)- To
highlight the item you desired.
9.UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT-To
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choose the item you desired.
10. STEP- Step to step to playback
discs.
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11. F.REV/F.FWD - Scan in fast
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reverse or forward on DVD and
other discs.
12. PAUSE - During playback of
a disc, chapter or track. Press
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PAUSE to pause.
13/14. (CH+/-)/- In TV tuner mode,
use to select a channel.
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15. AUDIO - Selects an audio track
on DVD discs and other discs.
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16.MODE SELECT- PLAY,
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EDIT RECORD, DISCMENU,
SETUP MENU, TIMER.
17. PAL/NTSC -Select the video
system for PAL, NTSC or multi
system.
18. DISPLAY - Brings up the on-
screen display showing
information for the playback
session.
19. TIMER - Accesses the timer
menu for scheduled recording
Setup.
20. EDIT - Accesses the edit menu
for DVD+R/RW editing options.
22. NUMBER KEYS - Use to enter
numbers.
23.GOTO - To Select your desired
time, chapter of the disc to play.
24. ADD/CLEAR - When entering
input, use to delete characters.
25. SOURCE - Selects the input
video source for recording. Choices
include built-in TV Tuner and AV
Inputs,. SCART IN(if support),SVIDEO INPUTS DV IN.
26. DVD/TV - Switches between
Live Recording mode and DVD
Recorder mode.
27. MENU - Accesses Menu DVD
Discs.
28. SELECT - Selects options in
menus. Plays a disc, chapter or
track with some discs. For other
discs, press PLAY.
29. RETURN -Resume playback for
DVD discs and other discs.
30. NEXT/PREVIOUS - Advanced to
the next track or plays previous
track on DVD and other disc.
31. PLAY- Playback or Pause the
disc.
32. STOP - Press once to stop
playback and hold the last position
in memory. Playback can be
resumed where it was left off by
pressing PLAY. Press twice to
clear the last playback position.
33/34. VOL(+/-) - Use to select
volume +, -.
35. TITLE - Accesses the title screen
on DVD+R/RW discs, displaying a
graphical representation of the
recordings and providing easy
navigation.
36. ANGLE - Selects between
multiple angles with DVD Discs
that support this feature.
37. SUBTITLE - Selects available
subtitles on DVD discs.
38. PSCAN -Select the video out
format for progressive scan mode or
Interlace TV.
39. MUTE - Temporarily cancels
audio playback.
40. DISC OPER - Play\Recording
Disc\over write Disc \Lock Disc.
numeric values while setting
options.
21. STANDBY - Turns the unit on
and sends the unit to Standby
mode.
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Front Panel
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
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1. STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the
unit to standby mode. In standby mode, the unit will
use a minute amount of power to enable power-on by
the remote control.
2. DISC TRAY - Loads DVD+R/RW, DVD, CD,
SVCD, MP3, JPG and other optical discs.
3. VFD DISPLAY - The front Display shows
information about the unit's operation, such as current
chapter and elapsed time during playback and disc tray
status.
4. REMOTE RECEIVERS
5. OPEN/CLOSE - Press to open or close the
disc tray.
6. PLAY/PAUSE - Begins playback of a disc,
chapter or track. Press again during playback to pause,
and again to resume playback.
7. STOP - Press once to stop playback of a disc and
save the location of the stop point. The disc can be
played back from the stop point by pressing PLAY. To
erase the stop point and reset the play location to the