Yamaha DRX-2 User Manual
DVD Recorder
Enregistreur DVD
DRX-2
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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General information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within
your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do not remove product
covering.
The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which
you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
and fully insert.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large
de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de a prise et pousser
jusqu’au fond.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
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
video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product near water - for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories — Do not place this video product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the
appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
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9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the video product, and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video
product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources — This video product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance
supplier or local power company. For video products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Polarization — This product may be 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 video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See Fig.A.
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.
Fig.A.
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 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 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 on, 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 operating
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 the cabinet has been damaged.
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 which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
22. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
23. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMP
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet.Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
DRX-2
Serial No.__________________________
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND
CLAMPS
General information
Laser safety
This unit employs a laser.To prevent possible eye injury, only a qualified
service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ATTENTION
L’emploi de commandes, de réglages ou un choix de procédures
différents des spécifications de cette brochure peut entraîner une
exposition à d’éventuelles radiations pouvant être dangereses.
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU
LASER
Type InGaAlP semiconductor laser (DVD)
AlGaAs semiconductor laser (CD)
Wavelength 660 nm (DVD)
780 nm (CD)
Output Power 20 mW (DVD writing)
(out of objective) 0.8 mW (DVD reading)
0.3 mW (CD reading)
Beam divergence 82 degrees (DVD)
54 degrees (CD)
CLASS 1
CAUTION:
when open. Avoid exposure to beam.
Visible and invisible laser radiation
LASER PRODUCT
English
CAUTION:
Visible and invisible laserradiation
when open. Avoid exposure to beam.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Electronics Corporation
Address : 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, CA90620
Telephone : 714-522-9105
Fax : 714-670-0108
Type of Equipment : DVD Recorder
Model Name : DRX-2
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
See the user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is
suspected.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly
approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in
the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not
result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance
with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of
interference, which can be determined by turning the product “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial
type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If
you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., 6600 Orangethorpe Ave. Buena Park, CA90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B
LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS
AS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF
THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE N’ÉMET PAS DE BRUITS
RADIOÉLECTRIQUES DÉPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES
DANS LA RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUES
ÉDICTÉ PAR LE MINISTÈRE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU
CANADA.
General information
NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV (CATV) system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical
Code) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Simple programming system for DVD
recorders. Simply enter the number
code associated with your television program. This number is located in your
television listings magazine.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby
”,“Pro Logic ”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.Confidential Unpublished Works.
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,Inc.All rights reserved.
Caution
Read this before operating your unit.
1
To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2
The recommended operating temperature range for the
Recorder is from 15˚C-35˚C (Celsius). Exceeding these
ranges may cause unstable recording results. Do not expose
this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot,
nor locate this unit in an environment with high humidity
(i.e., a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation
inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
3
Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4
Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place —
away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, or cold. In a cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free
space all around this unit for adequate ventilation.
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Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign objects
may fall onto this unit or where this unit may be exposed to
liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not
place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause fire, damage
to this unit, and/or personal injury.
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall, spilling the
liquid and causing an electrical shock to the user and/or
damage to this unit.
Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,
etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this
unit, and/or personal injury.
Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections
are complete.
Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.
Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet,
grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might dam-
age the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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.
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Use only the voltage specified on this unit. Using this unit
with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than as specified.
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To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.
14
Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified
YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The
cabinet should never be opened for any reason.
15
When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(i.e., vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall
outlet.
16
Be sure to read the “Before you call an engineer” section on
common operating errors before concluding that this unit is
faulty.
17
Before moving this unit, press STANBY/ON to set the unit in
standby mode, then disconnect the AC power plug from the
wall outlet.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet,even if this unit itself is
turned off.This state is called the standby mode.In this
state,this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of
power.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
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General information
Digital Home Cinema
Dolby Digital
DTS digital out
Features
Introducing YAMAHA DVD recorder in your home theater environment!
Dolby Digital and DTS are supported. You can enjoy super dynamic theatrical sound by
connecting to AV receiver/amplifier.
Dolby Laboratories standard for transmitting 5.1 channels. Five full-value channels are
transmitted in this acoustic playback system. A further channel is used for low frequencies (effects). The loudspeakers are arranged front left, front middle, front right, rear left
and rear right. This system is currently the most common system and is used in cinemas.
With this DVD recorder each sound track in 2-channel Dolby Digital is recorded onto
a DVD+RW.
Transmission standard for 5.1 channels from Digital Theatre Systems Inc. This is the
second most wide-spread system after Dolby Digital.
English
Linear PCM
Audio
Recording
Six Recording Modes
Six Hours of
Recording Time
Fit to Space Recording
Safe Record
Index Picture Screen
EDIT
Many Playable Disc Types
M1 & M2 recording modes offer high quality picture and sound enabled by linear PCM
recording.
You have six recording modes to choose from: M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6.
Select the one best suited for your need.
You can record up to six hours in M6 recording mode.
Your DVD recorder calculates the best suitable bit rates from your programmed
recording time and an available disc space.
Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Simply enter the programming number associated with your television programme. You will find this number in your favorite listings magazine.
Normally a recording is made at the current disc position. This is the same as for a
video cassette, in the middle of the tape for example. By holding down the REC S
button, the recording will be made at the end of all the other recordings to avoid overwriting previous recordings.
New recordings on DVD+R discs are always added after all existing recordings.
This screen tells you what’s on the disc. Each index screen represents a recording. On
the right hand side of the screen you can also see a disc indicator that shows the position and length of the current recording on the disc in a graphic format. You can
choose and make your own index pictures from the title in playback.
DVD makes it so easy to delete titles, split titles, insert chapters automatically and
manual, and do many more things. It enables you to simply delete commercials and
unwanted scenes.
The following types of disc are supported: DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, SVCD,
VCD, CD-R, and CD-RW.
MP3-CD
PLAYBACK
General information
ID3 Tag
Your DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using
this DVD recorder can be played back on current and future DVD players.
MP3 files are highly compressed music files. The data is compressed to 1/10 of the volume of the original audio material using a special process. This means that 10 hours of
music can be stored on a single CD.
These music CDs can be played on this machine.
When playing MP3, your DVD recorder will display on TV the name of the albums,
tracks, and artists if ID3 Tag information is recorded on the disc.
This connector is also known as a “FireWire” or “IEEE 1394”. This connector is used
to transmit wide digital broadband signals that are used for digital video camcorders.
Using this connector, you can so easily capture and save video onto DVD from your
digital video camera.
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Ta b le of contents
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A quick preview ............................3
The remote control.................................................................................3
Additional TV functions..........................................................................4
Front of the device ..................................................................................5
Back of the unit.........................................................................................6
The symbols on your DVD recorder display ....................................7
Messages in the DVD recorder display...............................................7
Introduction.............................9
1.
Common questions .................................................................................9
Discs you can use.................................................................................. 10
Regional code......................................................................................... 11
Accessories............................................................................................. 11
Cleaning the discs.................................................................................. 11
Connecting your DVD
2.
recorder.......................................12
Preparing the remote control............................................................ 12
Connection notes.................................................................................. 12
Connecting your antenna.................................................................... 12
Connecting your TV to get the best picture.................................. 13
Connecting a VCR ................................................................................ 15
Connecting your camcorder .............................................................. 15
3.
Connecting an AV receiver
Basic playback connections................................................................. 16
Surround sound connections .............................................................17
Recording connections ........................................................................18
Power supply.......................................................................................... 19
Switching on ...........................................................................................19
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On-screen information......... 28
5.
Symbols in the menu bar..................................................................... 28
Field for temporary messages ............................................................ 28
Status field............................................................................................... 29
Tuner information box ........................................................................ 30
Timer information box ........................................................................30
Playback................................. 31
6.
General notes on playback.................................................................. 31
Inserting a disc ....................................................................................... 31
Playing a DVD video disc..................................................................... 32
Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc.............................................................. 32
Playing an audio CD.............................................................................. 33
Playing an MP3 CD................................................................................ 33
Playing a (Super) Video CD ................................................................ 34
Additional playback
7.
features .......................................35
Changing to another title/chapter..................................................... 35
Searching a disc...................................................................................... 35
Still picture.............................................................................................. 36
Slow motion ........................................................................................... 36
Search by time........................................................................................ 36
Repeat play.............................................................................................. 37
Shuffle....................................................................................................... 37
Scan feature ............................................................................................ 37
Camera angle.......................................................................................... 38
Zoom feature......................................................................................... 38
Select the audio language ....................................................................39
Subtitles ................................................................................................... 39
4.
Installing your DVD
recorder.......................................20
Initial installation.................................................................................... 20
Automatic TV channel search ............................................................ 22
Adding and clearing TV channels manually...................................... 23
Setting the language .............................................................................. 24
Assigning the VCR Plus+® Guide channel numbers..................... 25
Setting the time and date automatically........................................... 26
Manually setting the time & date ....................................................... 27
8.
Manual recording.................. 40
General.................................................................................................... 40
Recording without automatic switch-off .........................................41
Interrupt recording (Pause) ................................................................ 42
Recording with automatic switch-off
(OTR one-touch-recording)............................................................... 43
Preventing accidental erasing of discs............................................... 44
Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut)......................... 45
Selecting the recording type (Quality) ............................................. 46
Table of contents
Managing the disc
9.
contents.......................................47
General.....................................................................................................47
EDIT..........................................................................................................47
Editing recording titles (name)............................................................50
Playing the entire title...........................................................................50
Deleting recordings/titles.....................................................................50
Disc settings ............................................................................................51
English
10.
Programming a recording
(TIMER) .......................................53
General.....................................................................................................53
Programming recordings with the VCR Plus+® System ..............54
Programming recordings without the VCR Plus+® System........55
How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER).....56
Problem solving for programmed recordings .................................57
11.
Picture settings .......................................................................................58
Sound settings.........................................................................................59
Language settings....................................................................................60
Additional settings .................................................................................60
Disc feature menu..................................................................................61
12.
User preferences................58
Access control
(Child Lock).................................62
Child lock (DVD and VCD) ................................................................62
Parental level control (DVD video only)..........................................63
Changing the PIN code.........................................................................64
13.
Before you call an
engineer.......................................65
Appendix .....................................68
Using DRX-2 remote control for your TV set...............................68
Specifications...........................................................................................70
Table of contents
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A quick preview
The remote control
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BBBB/I
MONITOR
A/CH (Alternate
Channel)
CH +/– Turns programs and inputs
0-9 Numerical key pad
VOL +/– TV volume up/down
SELECT Switches between different values in a menu
CLEAR Deletes last entry/clear timer and programmed recordings
MUTE TV Mute ON/OFF
TIMER
wvt u Down/up/left/right cursor movement
ENTER/OK Confirms menu selection
Switch on or off: Press to switch set on or off, interrupt
menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
This button lets you switch between the TV receiver (internal
tuner) in the DVD recorder (TV picture on the TV set) and
playback on the DVD recorder
Switches to the previous TV channel
Press to make a TIMER programming with VCR Plus+® /without VCR Plus+
®
or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER
TOP MENU Displays DVD disc menu or Index Picture Screen
EDIT Displays Edit menu for DVD+RW or DVD+R disc
SYSTEM MENU Displays recorder system menu bar
TITLE/CHAP
SUBTITLE Subtitle language selector
AUDIO Audio language selector
ANGLE Selects DVD camera angle
ZOOM Enlarges video image
REPEAT Repeats chapter, track, title, disc
A-B Repeats a specific segment
SHUFFLE Plays tracks in random order
SCAN
tttt SKIP
Selects title
Selects chapter
Playback of the first 10 seconds of each chapter within a title
(DVD) or the first 10 seconds of each track on a disc (VCD/
CD)
Selects previous title/search backwards :
Briefly press the button during playback: Goes to previous
chapter/film or previous title
Hold down the button: Searches backwards
Hold down the button during still picture: Slow motion backwards
A quick preview
English
yyyy SKIP
PLAY
eeee SEARCH/
SLOW
rrrr SEARCH/
SLOW
PAUSE
STOP
DIMMER Changes brightness settings of the display
TV SHIFT Press and hold while using other buttons to work the TV
Selects next title/search forwards :
Briefly press the button during playback: Goes to next chapter/
film or next title
Hold down the button: Searches forwards
Hold down the button during still picture: Slow motion forwards
Starts playback
Searches backward
Slow motion
Searches forward
Slow motion
If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD recorder
switches to pause. You will see a still picture.
If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD recorder
will also switch to pause.
Stops playback/recording, except with programmed recordings
(TIMER)
Hold down button, opens and closes the disc tray
SSSS REC Direct recording of the currently selected programme
REC MODE Switches recording modes
Additional TV functions
This remote control can also operate TV set made by different manufacturers.
For more information, see “Using DRX-2 remote control for your TV set”.
VOL+ Increase TV volume
VOL –
BB
BB
/I
0..9 Number buttons: 0 - 9
CH+
CH-
Reduce TV volume
For the following functions you need to hold down the button
at the side TV/SHIFT and then select the function you need
with the appropriate button.
Turns the TV on / off
Turns up the programme in numeric order
To select a higher programme number
Turns down the programme in numeric order
To select a lower programme number
MUTE TV Mute on / off
A quick preview 4
Front of the device
STANDBY/ON
FFFF (Open/Close) Open/close disc tray
REC Records the current TV channel
WW
WW
TT
TT
YY
YY
AA
AA
Switches the unit on or off, interrupt a function, interrupt a
programmed recording (TIMER)
Plays a recorded disc
Selects previous title/search backwards
Selects next title/search forwards
Interrupt playback/recording
Auxiliary jacks on the front panel
S-VIDEO
Yellow jack VIDEO
White/red jack left
AUDIO right
DV IN
S Video jack: Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/
Hi8 video recorders (programme number “CAM1”)
Video input jack: Connection of camcorders or video
recorders (programme number “CAM1”)
Audio input jack left/right : Connection of camcorders or
video recorders (programme number “CAM1”)
i Link/DV jack (digital video input, IEEE 1394,
FireWire):
Connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable device (programme number “CAM2”).
Tip
Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO jacks takes place automatically. If
both jacks are in use, the signal at the S-VIDEO jack has priority.
5 A quick preview
Back of the unit
English
MAINS
ANTENNA
TV
Input (IN-EXT2)
S-VIDEO IN
Video in
IN L AUDIO R
Input (IN-EXT1)
IN AUDIO LR
IN COMPONENT
VIDEO
Mains jack: Connection to the mains supply (120V/60Hz)
Aerial input : Connection of the aerial
Aerial output : Connection of the TV set
S-Video input: Connection for an additional device (channel
number “EXT2”). Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and
Video in is done automatically.
Video input (yellow): Connection for an additional device
(channel number “EXT2”)
Analog audio input (red/white) underneath jack Video in.
Audio for jack Video in : Connection for an additional device
(channel number “EXT2”)
Analog audio input (red/white) next to jack IN COMPONENT VIDEO: Connection for an additional device. Audio
input for component video (channel number “EXT1”)
Component video input (red/blue/green): Connection
for an additional device with component video output (channel
number “EXT1”)
Output (OUT-2)
S-VIDEO OUT S-Video output: Connection for a S-video-compatible TV
OUT VIDEO
(CVBS)
OUT L AUDIO R
Video output (yellow): Connection to a TV with video input
(CVBS, Composite Video)
Analog audio output (red/white) underneath jack Video
in.
Audio for jack OUT VIDEO (CVBS) : Connection for an additional device
Output (OUT-1 480p/480i)
OUT AUDIO LR
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Analog audio output (red/white): Connection for an addi-
tional device. Audio output for component video/progressive
scan
Component video output (red/blue/green): Connection
for an additional device with component video/progressive
scan output
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Output (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)
TV PROTIMER SAP
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
Connection of a digital audio device (amplifier/receiver) using a
coaxial digital cable
Connection of a digital audio device (amplifier/receiver) using a
fiber optic cable
The symbols on your DVD recorder display
The following symbols may appear on your DVD Recorder display:
Multifunction display/text line
•) Clock
•) Disc/Title play time
•) OTR time
•) Title name
•) Display of the TV channel number / playing time / function
•) Display of information, warnings
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
TIMER A recording (Timer) has been programmed
TV
PRO
Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc
pointer).
Record: single flashing segment at the current position.
Pause: flashing segment on both sides of the current position.
Stop: flashing segment at the current position.
Modulator is switched off (NAFTA). The antenna signal (RF signal) is only connected to the TV when the modulator is
switched off.
Component Video output set to “Progressive Scan”. If this is
not displayed, the Component Video output is set to “Interlaced”.
Remote control command has been sent
SAP Second audio program from the tuner is selected (NAFTA)
Messages in the DVD recorder display
The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display:
IS TV ON?
NO SIGNAL No input signal available (signal inadequate or unstable)
MENU The menu on the screen is active
OPENING Disc tray opening
TRAY OPEN Disc tray open
CLOSING Disc tray closing
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The DVD recorder is in initial installation mode. Switch the TV
on, then read the paragraph on “Initial installation” in “Installing
your DVD recorder”.
READING Disc being read
MENU UPDT
INIT MENU
COPY PROT You have tried to copy a copy-protected DVD/video cassette
WAIT
NO DISC
INFO Information about the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen
BUSY
ERASING The entire information of the disc is erased
EMPTYDISC
PROTECTED The disc is protected against recording
MAX TITLE
MAX CHAP
DISC FULL The disc is full. There is no space for new recordings
PAL DISC
NTSC DISC
RECORDING
FREETITLE
DISC LOCK
DISC ERR
DISC WARN
SETUP
WAIT 01
BLOCKED The disc tray cannot be closed/opened
SAFE REC
Once recording has been successfully completed the table of
contents is created
The menu structure is created after the first recording has
been made on a new disc
Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD recorder is
busy performing a task
A disc has not been inserted for recording. If a disc has been
inserted, it cannot be read
The DVD recorder is processing to make the disc DVD compatible
The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased
(not recorded)
The maximum number of titles per disc has been reached. The
maximum number of titles per disc is 48
The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been
reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is 124
A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted. The machine is
trying to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or one that
contains NTSC recordings
A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted. The machine
is trying to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or one that
contains PAL recordings
An illegal action (e.g. F Open/Close button) was attempted
during recording
Playback was started for an empty title or the following title is
empty
An attempt has been made to record during playback of a protected disc. This message appears if an attempt is made to
insert a chapter marker (EDIT button)
An error occurred when writing the title. If this error keeps
occurring, please clean the disc or use a new one
For instructions on how to clean a disc, read the section on
“Cleaning the discs” in the next chapter
An error occurred when writing the title. Recording was continued; the error was skipped
After the automatic search the menu for setting the date/time
will appear on the screen
During the automatic search the TV channels found are
counted
The new recording will be added at the end of all the other
recordings (SAFE RECORD)
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1. Introduction
Common questions
What is a DVD?
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a new storage medium that combines the convenience of
the compact disc with the latest digital video technology. DVD video uses modern
MPEG2 data compression technology that enables an entire feature film to be stored
on a single five inch disc.
How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS?
The razor-sharp digital images have a resolution of more than 500 lines of 720 pixels
per line. This is more than twice as high as VHS and is even better than the laser disc. Its
picture quality is easily comparable to the digital masters produced in recording studios.
What can DVD+RW do?
DVD+ReWritable uses phase change media, the same technology on which rewritable
CDs are based. A high-performance laser is used to change the reflective properties of
the recording layer; this process can be repeated more than a thousand times.
What can the DVD+R do?
DVD+R (write-once DVD). Unlike a DVD+RW disc, this disc can only be written once.
If it is not finalized after a recording, further recordings can be added to it. Old recordings can be deleted but can no longer be overwritten. The deleted titles are marked
“Deleted title”.
Before this disc can be played in a DVD player, it must be finalised in the DVD recorder.
Once this process is complete, no further recordings can be added.
What can my DVD recorder do?
Your DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs with
“two-way” compatibility with the universal DVD video standard. This means:
•) existing DVD video discs can be played on the recorder.
•) Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be played on other DVD video players
and DVD ROM drives.
9 Introduction
Discs you can use
The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording:
Playback and recording
DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable)
DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable)
Playback only:
DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)
DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)
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DIGITAL VIDEO
SUPER VIDEO
Recordable
DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was
made in video mode and the recording was finalised.
Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)
Super Audio CD (Only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc)
Video CD (Format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)
Super Video CD
CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/MP3 content
CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/MP3 content
ReWritable
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ALL
1
Regional code
Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world,
all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code. Discs can be assigned an optional
region code. If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not
possible.
This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all
regions (“ALL”).
DVDs from other regions cannot be played in this DVD Recorder.
The number within the globe represents the region of the world.
Region 1 represents:
U.S, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, U.S. Virgin Islands and smaller
regions near Australia.
Accessories
Remote control and batteries
Power cable
Component video cable
Video cable
Antenna cable
Audio cable
DVD + RW disc
Cleaning the discs
Some malfunctions (frozen or distorted picture and broken sound for example) are due
to dirt on the disc. To avoid such problems you should clean your discs regularly.
1 Dirty discs should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Always wipe from the middle to
the edge.
2 Do not use any solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially available cleaning
agents or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl records.
Question
Can I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder?
This optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher power level than
the ones in normal DVDs and CD players so CD lens cleaner discs may actually
damage it.
CD lens cleaner discs should therefore not be used.
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2. Connecting your DVD recorder
Preparing the remote control
You must install the supplied batteries into the remote control before you can use it.
1 Unpack the remote control and the two AA (LR-6) batteries.
2 Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries in accordance with the polar-
ity markings, and then close the battery compartment.
The remote control is now ready to use.
The remote control has a range of approximately 5 to 10 meters.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, etc.). Doing so may reduce the life of the batteries.
Connection notes
•) Before connecting your TV, VCR, AV amp, or any other equipment to your DVD
recorder, refer to the relevant manuals first.
•) Do not connect the power cord until all connections are complete.
•) For the best results when playing DVDs, connect the DVD recorder’s video output
directly to your TV. If you connect your TV via your VCR, the DVD copy protection
system may affect the picture quality.
•) To enjoy the surround sound capabilities offered by DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS,
MPEG-2), you need to connect one of the DVD recorder’s digital audio outputs to
an AV amp with an appropriate surround-sound decoder built-in. See “Surround
sound connections” on page 17.
•) For synchronized recordings to other components connected with digital audio
cables, the length of each track and track numbers of the recorded materials may
become different from the originals. Occasionally, it does not start recording.
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Caution
Do not connect the DVD recorder’s audio outputs to your audio system’s
turntable (phono) inputs. Doing so may damage your equipment.
Connecting your antenna
Connecting your antenna as shown will allow you to record a program on your DVD
recorder while watching another program on your TV.
TV
1
1 Disconnect the antenna plug (1) from your TV and connect it to the DVD
recorder’s ANTENNA socket.
2 Using the supplied antenna cable (2), connect the DVD recorder’s TV socket to
your TV’s antenna input.
2
Antenna In
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Connecting your TV to get the best picture
To enjoy the best picture quality when playing DVDs, you need to connect the DVD
recorder to your TV using one of the following connection (the connection you choose
will most likely depend on the connections supported by your TV).
COMPONENT VIDEO (best picture quality)
Component video connections offer the best picture quality, so if your TV has a
COMPONENT VIDEO input, use it.
S-Video (very good picture quality)
S-Video connections offer better picture quality than composite video, so if your
TV has an S-Video input, use it.
Composite video (good picture quality)
If your TV has neither COMPONENT VIDEO nor S-Video inputs, use a composite
video connection.
Using a Component video cable
2
1
3
4
TV
1 Connect the supplied Component video cable (3) to the DVD recorder’s COM-
PONENT VIDEO outputs socket.
2 Connect the other end of the Component video cable to a COMPONENT
VIDEO input on your TV.
3 Using the supplied AUDIO L/R cable (4), connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/
R outputs to the analog audio inputs on your TV. (Connect white-to-white and
red-to-red).
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Using an S-Video cable
Since S-Video cables carry only video signals, separate audio connections are necessary.
TV
English
2
1
Antenna In
5
4
S-video In
Analog
audio In
1 Using an S-Video cable (5), connect the DVD recorder’s S-VIDEO output to an
S-Video input on your TV.
2 Using the supplied AUDIO L/R cable (4), connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/
R outputs to the analog audio inputs on your TV. (Connect white-to-white and
red-to-red).
Using a composite video cable
TV
2
1
6
4
Antenna In
Composite
video In
Analog
audio In
1 Using the supplied composite video cable (6), connect the DVD recorder’s
VIDEO (CVBS) output to a composite video input on your TV.
2 Using an AUDIO L/R cable (4), connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R outputs
to the analog audio inputs on your TV. Connect white-to-white and red-to-red).
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Connecting a VCR
You can connect a VCR to the DVD recorder’s IN-EXT 2 and OUT 2 sockets.
If you have an S-VHS VCR, you could connect the DVD recorder’s S-VIDEO output
to an S-Video input on the VCR, and connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R outputs
to analog audio inputs on the VCR.
Notes
Most prerecorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected. If you
try to copy them, the message “COPY PROT” will appear on the DVD
recorder’s display.
If the DVD recorder displays the message “NO SIGNAL” when copying a
video cassette:
• Check that the cables are connected securely.
• Try adjusting the VCR’s tracking function.
• The DVD recorder may not recognize the video signal if it’s weak or does not
conform to normal video standards.
When copying DVD-Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes, the picture is fuzzy and the brightness changes continuously?
• This happens when you copy a DVD or video cassette that uses copy protection.
Playback of the original is OK, but the DVD+R(W) recording will be unwatchable. This is normal with copy-protected DVDs and video cassettes.
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Video camera
Connecting your camcorder
You can transfer your home movies to DVD by connecting your camcorder to the AV
sockets on the DVD recorder’s front panel, as shown.
Best picture quality
If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, using its i-link cable (7), connect the cam-
corder’s i-link DV output to the DVD recorder’s DV input.
During the transfer, the original recording dates and times of your home movies will be
recorded on the DVD as subtitles. During DVD playback, you can view this information
by using the Subtitle function.
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4
Very good picture quality
If you have a Hi-8 or S-VHS-C camcorder, using an S-Video cable (5), connect the camcorder’s S-Video output to the DVD recorder’s S VIDEO input. And, using an AUDIO
L/R cable (4), connect the camcorder’s analog audio outputs to the DVD recorder’s
AUDIO L/R inputs.
Good picture quality
If your camcorder only has a composite video output, using a composite video cable,
connect the camcorder’s composite video output to the DVD recorder’s VIDEO input.
And, using an AUDIO L/R cable (4), connect the camcorder’s analog audio outputs to
the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R inputs.
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3. Connecting an AV receiver
Basic playback connections
The following connections allow you to enjoy DVD playback via your AV receiver.
TV
Composite
video In
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AV Receiver
Antenna In
S video In
Component
video In
4
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10
3
8
9
7
1 Connect an S-Video cable (7) from the DVD recorder’s S-VIDEO output to an
S-Video input on your AV receiver.
2 Connect a composite video cable (8) from the DVD recorder’s VIDEO (CVBS)
output to a composite video input on your AV receiver.
3 Connect an AUDIO L/R cable (9) from the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R outputs
to a pair of analog audio inputs on your AV receiver.
4 If your AV receiver has an S-Video output and your TV has an S-Video input, con-
nect an S-Video cable (10) from the AV receiver’s output to an S-Video input on
your TV.
5 If your AV receiver has no S-Video output or your TV has no S-Video input, con-
nect a composite video cable (11) from the AV receiver’s composite video output
to a composite video input on your TV.
Note
If your AV amp has several video inputs and outputs, you can connect your VCR,
set-top box, LD player, etc., to its video inputs and connect your TV to its video
output. Then you can select your various video sources by using the input selector
on your AV amp.
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Surround sound connections
To enjoy surround sound (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG-2), you need to connect one of
the DVD recorder’s digital audio outputs to a multichannel AV amp with an appropriate
surround-sound decoder built-in.
TV
21
Composite
video In
S video In
Component
video In
4
11
10
3
12
13
AV Receiver
8
7
Your DVD recorder has both coaxial and optical digital audio outputs. The format you
choose will most likely depend on the formats supported by your AV amp. You don’t
need to connect both cables, and their sound quality is identical.
1 Connect a coaxial (12) or optical (13) digital audio cable from the DVD
recorder’s COAX OUT or OPTICAL OUT to a coaxial or optical digital
audio input on the AV receiver.
You can use a composite video cable instead of a dedicated coaxial digital audio cable.
Note
An unpleasant digital noise may be heard if you select a DVD soundtrack that uses
an audio format that is not supported by your AV amp. For example, you select a
DTS soundtrack and your AV amp does not support DTS. The format of the currently selected soundtrack can be displayed onscreen in the menu bar. Six-channel
(5.1) surround-sound playback is only possible with a multichannel AV amp that supports Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG-2.
17 Connecting an AV receiver
Antenna In
4
21
Composite
video In
S video In
Component
video In
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Recording connections
The following connections allow you to record programs from your VCR or set-top
box to your DVD recorder via your AV receiver.
11
10
AV Receiver
VCR
Set top box
3
13
14
12
1 If your VCR or set-top box is connected to your AV receiver with an S-Video
cable, connect an S-Video cable (10) from your AV receiver’s S-Video output to
the S-Video input on your TV.
2 If your VCR or set-top box is connected to your AV receiver with a composite
video cable, connect a composite video cable (11) from the AV receiver’s composite video output to the composite video input on your TV.
You don’t need to connect both the S-Video and composite video cables to your TV.
S-Video offers better picture quality.
1 Using the supplied composite video cable (13), connect the DVD recorder’s
VIDEO (CVBS) input to a composite video output on your AV receiver.
2 Using an AUDIO L/R cable (14), connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R inputs
to the analog audio outputs on your AV receiver. (Connect white-to-white and
red-to-red).
3 Using an S-Video cable (12), connect the DVD recorder’s S-VIDEO input to an
S-Video output on your AV receiver.
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