Zenith DVR313 User Manual
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation
Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | DVR313 | DVD Recorder
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Safety Precautions
This 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
product.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code 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 the cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
This DVD Recorder employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit
require maintenance, contact an authorized service
center.
Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
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.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This product 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 when the product is
operated in a residential installation. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the product off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s
compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook
Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA.
Phone: 1-847-941-8000
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this unit. This number is for this unit only. You should record
requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. ___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
INTRODUCTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other
areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning.Do not use liquid cleaners.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from over- heating. 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.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/product combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the product, the product
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
DVR313 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of video CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What are ‘recording modes’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . 7
• About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’. . . . . . . . 7
About DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
• Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Recording TV audio channels. . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Restrictions on video recording. . . . . . . . . . 8
• What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Handling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• About the disc symbols for instructions . . . . 9
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Controlling TVs and Cable Boxes (DBS) . . . . . 13
Programming the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DVR HOOKUP
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . 17
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections
to DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Before Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-28
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21
• EZ Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
• Tuning Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
• To Add or Erase Channels from Memory . 19
• Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• Set Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• Disc Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• OSD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Sampling Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Dynamic Range Control (DRC). . . . . . . . . 22
Lock (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
• Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
• Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Record Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• DV Rec Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
• Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
• Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . 27
On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing TV Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing TV Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Displaying OSD While Watching TV . . . . . . . . 29
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PLAYBACK
Operation with DVD and Video CD . . . . . . . 30-33
Playing a DVD or Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK. . . . 30
• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
. 31
• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Checking the contents of DVD Video discs:
• Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 32
• Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . 33
• 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Commercial Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Finding Locations on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Last Condition Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio CD and MP3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc. . . . . . . . . . 34
Notes on MP3 Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Moving to Another Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Repeat Track/All/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Intro Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3
. 36
RECORDING
Basic Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . 38
Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 38
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . 39-40
Recording from External Components. . . . . . . 39
Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 39
Recording from the DV output. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playing your recordings on other DVD players
. . 39
• Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
• DV-Related Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
• Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
EDITING
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . 41-45
Titles and Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the Chapter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Making a New Playlist (Program) . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to
the Playlist (Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails. . . . . . . 44
Using the Playlist (Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Erasing an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter. . . 44
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . 45
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Erasing a Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Video Mode Original editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
If the disc has already been finalized. . . . . . . . 46
Erasing a Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
REFERENCE
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
INTRODUCTION
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DVR313 Overview
Recordable Discs
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (LQ mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (LQ mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
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– This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
– DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a
personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not
play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt of
condensation on the recorder’s lens.
– If you record a disc using a personal computer, even
if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are
cases in which it may not play because of the settings
of the application software used to create the disc.
(Check with the software publisher for more detailed
information.)
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that
contains audio titles or MP3 files, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and
SVCD.
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– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/-RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/-RW) discs cannot be
played on the unit.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
–
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
Regional code of the DVD Recorder and DVDs
This DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD
software. The region code on the labels of some DVD
discs indicates which type of DVD Recorder can play
those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1
or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Incorrect region code. Can’t playback” will appear on the
TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code
label even though their playback is prohibited by area
limits.
otes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may
be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this
unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other
functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs
and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be labeled.
Track (Video CD and audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “Scenes”. Each scene available is displayed
on the Scene menu and assigned a scene number,
enabling you to locate the scene you want.
A scene may be composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, high resolution still pictures can be played if they are included on
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
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INTRODUCTION
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DVR313 Overview
About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc
How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different?
The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW
is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW
is a re-recordable/erasable medium.You can re-record/
erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.
Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD
player?
Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in
Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player, but
they must be ‘finalized’ first. This process fixes the contents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD
players as DVD-Video discs.
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) mode
are playable in some players.
This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with
Video Recording format.
What are ‘recording modes’?
There are two recording modes available using this
recorder: VR mode and Video mode. When recording to
a DVD-R disc, recordings are always in Video mode.
DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording
or Video mode recording.
VR mode recording
• 3 different picture quality/recording time settings available (HQ, SQ, LQ)
• Not playable on regular DVD players
• Recordings can be extensively edited
Video mode recording
• 3 different picture quality/recording time settings available (HQ, SQ, LQ)
• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalizing)
• Limited editing features
Many functions of this recorder are dependent on the
recording mode. One or more of the symbols
( , ) appear by each function explained
in this manual so that you can see at a glance whether
it’s relevant for the disc loaded.
You can find more information on disc formats and
recording modes on next page.
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DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by the
DVD Forum in 2000. You may therefore experience
problems playing recordable DVD discs in some players.
Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or video
dropouts and playback suddenly stopping.
Our company cannot take responsibility for problems
playing discs recorded on this recorder in other players.
Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?
No. When you edit a video tape you need one video
deck to play the original tape and another to record the
edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what
to play and when to play it. On playback, the recorder
plays the disc according to the Playlist.
About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’
Throughout this manual, you will often see the words
Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and
the edited version.
• Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded on
the disc.
• Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the
disc — how the Original content is to be played.
About DVD recording
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• This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or
CD-RW discs.
• Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to
the recorder.
• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect
playback and/or recording performance. Please take
proper care of your discs.
Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings
This recorder can play three different kinds of DVD disc:
pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW and DVD-R
discs. The disc format for DVD-R discs is always “Video
format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs.
This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R
in a regular DVD player.
By default, the DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording
format, though you can change this to Video format, if
required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the contents
of the disc.)
The recording mode is closely related to the disc format.
If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the
recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video
mode, then the recording mode is Video mode (except
for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not
have a recording mode).
Within the recording modes (which are fixed for the
whole disc) are the record settings. These can be
changed as required for each recording and determine
the picture quality and how much space the recording
will take up on the disc.
VR
Video
DVR313 Overview
Notes for recording
• The recording times shown are not exact because the
recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression.
This means that the exact recording time will depend
on the material being recorded.
• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is
poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.
• If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording
time may be longer.
• The displayed times for recording and time remaining
may not always add up to exactly the length of the
disc.
• The recording time available may decrease if you
heavily edit a disc.
• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the
recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before
you record anything on the disc. See page 25
(Initialize) for how to do this.
• When using a DVD-R disc, you can keep recording
until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc.
Before you start a recording session, check the
amount of recording time left on the disc.
• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording
time available will only increase if you erase the last
title recorded on the disc.
• The Erase Title option in the Title List screen only
hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from
the disc and increase the recording time available
(except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in
Video mode).
Recording TV audio channels
This recorder can record one or two channel audio. For
TV broadcasts, this usually means mono or stereo, but
some programs are broadcast with a main and a SAP
(Secondary Audio Program) audio channel.
If you’re recording in Video mode (or in VR mode), you
can record either the main audio or the SAP audio.
Restrictions on video recording
• You cannot record copy-protected video using this
recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video
discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected
material is encountered during a recording, recording
will pause or stop automatically and an error message
will be displayed on-screen.
• Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded
using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see
below).
What is ‘CPRM’?
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for
Recordable Media.
This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that
you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you
cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM
recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be
played on players that are specifically compatible with
CPRM.
Copyright
• Audio and video recordings you make using this
recorder are for your personal use only.You may not
sell, lend or rent them to other people.
• 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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Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions
DVD-Video Video format n/a Playback only
DVD-RW Video Recording VR mode Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing
format (default)
Video format Video mode Playback, limited recording, limited editing
DVD-R Video format Video mode Playback, limited recording, limited editing
INTRODUCTION
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DVR313 Overview (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD Recorder is a high-tech, precision device. If
the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or
worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R03
(size AAA) batteries with and
aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc
by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center outward.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
About Symbols
About the symbol display
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific disc.
About the disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are
applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD-Video disc
Video CDs with the PBC (playback control)
function.
Video CDs without the PBC (playback control)
function.
Audio CDs.
MP3 Discs.
MP3
CD
VCD1.1
VCD2.0
DVD
VR
Video
NoYes
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Front Panel
>/M
Go to NEXT chapter/track.
Press and hold for two seconds
for a fast forward search.
PAUSE (X)
Pause playback or recording temporarily,
press again to exit pause mode.
Disc Tray
Insert a disc here.
POWER button and indicator
Switches the DVD Recorder ON and OFF.
Lights blue when the DVD Recorder is turned on.
REC (z) button and indicator
Starts recording. Press repeatedly
to set the recording time.
Lights red when the DVD Recorder
is in recording mode.
Remote Sensor
Point the DVD Recorder remote
control here.
Display window
Shows the current status of the DVD Recorder.
CHANNEL (+/-)
Scans up or down through
memorized channels.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or
recording.
m/.
Go to beginning of current chapter/ track
or to previous chapter/track.
Press and hold for a fast reverse search.
PLAY (N)
To play back a disc.
OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
INPUT2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
S-V (S-Video) INPUT
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
DV INPUT
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.
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INTRODUCTION
Function Display Window
STEREO Indicates a stereo broadcast
is being received.
Disc type indicators
Indicates the type of disc loaded.
Audio type indicators
Indicates encoding format of the current disc.
ANGLE available on disc.
RANDOM
RANDOM playback active.
FINALIZED Finalized disc is loaded.
PLAYLIST VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Playlist
mode.
ORIGINAL VR mode disc loaded and the recorder is in record standby
mode.
Audio level indicators
Monitors the audio level during playback and recording.
INTRO INTRO scan
playback active.
REPEAT
Indicates
repeat mode.
Indicates current recorder function: Recording, Playback, Pause, etc.
Character indicators
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, title number,
chapter/track number, channel, etc.
RECORD The recorder is
recording.
Indicates when the recorder
is in timer recording or a timer
recording is programmed.
HQ,SQ,LQ,AUTO
Indicates recording mode.
REMAIN
Indicates remaining time of Instant
Timer Recording.
PROG Programmed playback active.
Lights when rating is set.
SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL
broadcast is being received.
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Remote Control Overview
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POWER
Switches the DVD Recorder ON and OFF.
INPUT
Changes the input to use for recording
(Tuner, AV INPUT 1 - 2, S-V, or DV IN).
TV, CATV, DVD buttons
Selects operational mode of remote control.
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
CH ADD/DEL
Add or erase channels manually from
memory.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
SKIP/SCAN (>)
Search forward*/go to next chapter or
track.
SKIP/SCAN (.)
Search backward*/go to beginning of
current chapter or track or go to previ-
ous chapter or track.
* Press and hold button for about two
seconds.
SLOW (T)
Forward slow playback.
PAUSE (X)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily, press again to exit pause
mode.
SLOW (t)
Reverse slow playback.
bBvV(left/right/up/down)
- Selects an option in the menu.
- CH (v / V): Selects the channel.
- VOL (b / B): Changes volume of TV.
ENTER
- Acknowledges menu selection.
-
Displays information while viewing a TV
program.
REC (z)
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set
the recording time.
REC MODE
Selects the recording mode:
HQ, SQ, or LQ.
TIMER REC
Displays Timer Record menu.
CHP.MARK (Chapter Mark)
Inserts a chapter marker when
playing/recording a VR mode DVD-RW
disc.
THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Title List
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
OPEN/CLOSE
Opens and closes the disc tray.
SOUND/MUTE
- Selects 3D SURROUND during disc
playback.
- Turns off TV sound.
MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel (CD).
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
REC LIST
Switches between Original and Playlist.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle, if
available.
SETUP
Accesses or removes the Setup menu.
RETURN
- Removes the Setup menu.
- Displays the menu of a video CD
with PBC.
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
DELETE A-B
Displays or exits editing progress bar.
PROGRAM
Add the track to the Program List.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the
Program List or a mark on the
Marker Search menu.
INTRO
Previews the first few seconds of each
track on a CD
RANDOM
Plays tracks in random order.
REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title, all.
A-B
Repeat sequence.
CM SKIP
Skips 10 seconds forward on the disc
(about the length of a typical TV commercial).
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INTRODUCTION
Controlling TVs and Cable Boxes (DBS)
Your remote control operates the common features of
most, but not all, models and brands of IR (infrared)
controlled cable converters (DBS) and TVs.
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Due to the variety of codes used by manufacturers, our
company cannot guarantee this remote control will operate with every model of the brands listed.
Programming the Remote
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In the chart, find the code corresponding to
your brand of operational device.
22
While holding down the TV or CATV button,
press 2 number buttons (0 - 9) to enter the
code.
Some manufacturers have more than one code number.
If the remote control does not operate the Cable box
(DBS), or TV after setting a code number, try a different
code.
Buttons used to operate the CATV (DBS)
POWER, Number (0 - 9), INPUT, CH (Channel) v / V,
and VOL (Volume) b / B buttons on the remote control
are activated.
Buttons used to operate the TV
POWER, Number (0 - 9), INPUT, CH (Channel) v / V,
VOL (Volume) b / B and SOUND (MUTE) buttons on
the remote control are activated.
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TV MBR CODES BY BRAND
TV Brand Name Codes
ADMIRAL 16,33,37,44,45
AIWA 70
AKAI 01
AMARK 09
AOC 01
BELL & HOWELL 33
BROKSONIC 18,19
CANDLE 51
CCE 07
CENTURION 08
CINERAL 43
CITIZEN 49,50,51,52,53,54,55
CORONADO 09
CROWN 09
CURTIS MATHES 01,03,08,33,35,37,44
DAEWOO 16,38,39,40,41,42,43
DAYTRON 01,08
EMERSON 01,09,16,17,18,19
FISHER 28,29
FUNAI 46,47
GENERAL ELECTRIC 03,10,11,13,37,44
GRADIENTE 01,56,57,63,67
HITACHI 09,14,15,43
JC PENNEY 01,08,10,27,35
JVC 20,21,63,67
KIOTE 43
KMC 09
KTV 01,08,09,31
LG (GOLDSTAR) 01,07,08,09,35,39,40
LODGENET 33
LOGIK 33
LXI 09,24,25,26,27,28,29
MAGNAVOX 01,02,04,05,06,
07,08,09,20,
34,35,43,51,61,62,65
MAJESTIC 33
MARANTZ 01,32
MEMOREX 33
MGA/MITSUBISHI 01,08,32,34
TV Brand Name Codes
MONTGOMERY
01,06,08,09,
WARD
23,24,32,33,34
NEC 01,08
NOBLEX 07
PACKARD BELL 43
PANASONIC 07,11,13,25,35,36
PHILCO 01,06,07,08,09,
15,38,43,58
PHILIPS 06,07,43,61,62,65
PIONEER 30
PORTLAND 09
PROSCAN 03,37,44
QUASAR 11,13
RADIO SHACK 16,17,23
RCA 01,03,37,44,69
REALISTIC 16,17,23
SAMPO 08
SAMSUNG 01,08,09,25,68
SANYO 28,29
SCOTT 01,08
SEARS 09,25,26,27,28,29
SEMP 64
SHARP 09,22,23,24,60,66
SIGNATURE 2000 01,06,08,09,10,
23,24,33,34
SONY 12,62
SOUNDESIGN 51
SYLVANIA 01,04,05,06,07,
08,35,51
SYMPHONIC 46,47
TATUNG 11
TEKNIKA 07,09,16,33,51
TELERENT 09,33
THOMSON 69
YORX 08
TOSHIBA 01,25,26,27,64
WARDS 01,06,08,09,10,33,34
XR1000 48
ZENITH 02,33,59
CATV (DBS) MBR CODES BY BRAND
Cable Decoder Codes
Brand Name
ALLEGRO 46
ARCHER 39
CABLEVIEW 39
CITIZEN 39
CURTIS MATHES 15
EAGLE 24,25,28
GEMINI 04,05,22,23
GENERAL ELECTRIC 43
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 04,05,07,09
GOBRAND 39
HAMLIN 33,34,35
JERROLD 04,06,07,08,09,10,
17,39
KALEVISION 29
MACOM 03,40,41
MAGNAVOX 24,25,28,29,36,37
NSC 38
OAK 11,12,44
PANASONIC 13,19,21
PARAGON 01
PHILIPS 24,25,26,27,28
PIONEER 13,14
PLUSER 39
RCA 13,50
REGAL 28
REGENCY 32
SAMSUNG 04,13,29
Cable Decoder Codes
Brand Name
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 10,15,16,45,48
SLMARX 04,13
SONY 49
SPRUCER 04,13,19
STANDARD 29
COMPONENTS
STARGATE 04,05,13
TELEVIEW 04,13,39
TEXSCAN 31
TOCOM 12,17,18,19,38
UNIDEN 20
UNIKA 39
UNIVERSAL 46,47
VID TECH 30
VIDEO WAY 01,42
VIEWSTAR 24,25,28
ZENITH 01,02,03
ZENITH HT-2000 01
DBS Brand Name Codes
DIRECTU 66
EASTERN 57
GRADIENTE SKY 56
JERROLD 60,61,65
RCA 50
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 58
SONY 49
TOCOM 58,59,62
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Rear Panel
Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
ANT.IN
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.
COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
INPUT 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
AC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
OUT TO TV
Passes the signal from the ANT IN to your TV/monitor
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DVR HOOKUP
15
Connections
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
DVD Recorder
11
Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the
TV.
22
Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a
round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the
jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD Recorder.
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If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable,
connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm)
(not supplied) and slip the Adapter onto the ANT.IN
jack. The Adapter does not screw on to the DVD
Recorder, it just slips over the jack.
Cable Service Without Cable Box
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter
or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach
it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD Recorder. Use the supplied
round coaxial cable to connect between the DVD Recorder’s
OUT TO TV jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV.
With this connection, you can receive all midband, super band,
and hyperband channels. (All cable channels.)
Cable Service With Cable Box
If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the
instruction below:
The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD Recorder operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1
Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
2 Set the DVD Recorder channel selector to the output chan-
nel of the Cable Converter box using CH (v / V) or number
(0-9) of your DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3)
3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.
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If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do EZ Channel Scan as indicated on page 19.
Antenna Antenna
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adaptor
(Not supplied)
OR OR
Cable TV
Back Panel of
Typical Cable Box
Wall Jack
Rear of DVD Recorder
Rear of DVD Recorder
Connections (Continued)
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Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish
to connect, there are various ways you could connect
the recorder. Use only one of the connections
described below.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the
best connections.
For better sound reproduction, connect the recorder’s
AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your
amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment.
See “Connecting to Optional Equipment” on page 17.
Caution
–
Make sure the DVD Recorder is connected directly to
the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
– Do not connect the DVD Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack
to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
– Do not connect your DVD Recorder via your VCR.
The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.
Connecting to a TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.
RF coaxial connection
Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the DVD Recorder to
the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial
Cable supplied (R). The OUT TO TV jack passes the
signal through from the ANT IN jack.
Video connection
11
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Recorder
to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable
(V).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks
from the TV using the audio cables (A).
S-Video connection
11
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD
Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the
S-Video cable (S).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on
the TV using the audio cables (A).
Component Video (Color Stream®) connection
11
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on
the DVD Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on
the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on
the TV using the audio cables (A).
Progressive Scan (ColorStream®pro) connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the DVD
Recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest
video resolution possible.
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try
Progressive Scan on the DVD Recorder.
11
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on
the DVD Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on
the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on
the TV using the supplied audio cables (A).
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– Set Progressive Scan option to “ON” in the Setup
menu, see page 21.
– Progressive scan does not work with the analog video
connection (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).
Rear of TV
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Rear of DVD Recorder
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