Zenith XBR617 Installation And Operating Manual

RC186M_NA1ULZ_ENG_52A

Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Number | XBR617 | VCR / DVD Recorder

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.

CAUTION:

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 be 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 instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out 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.

CAUTION: CLASS 2M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 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.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and

operating 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.

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. D

o 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 powersupply 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET 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.

INTRODUCTION

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .7

Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .7

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .9

What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .9

About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

HOOKUP AND SETTINGS

Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . .13

Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)

Connections to Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .17

Initial Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . .22

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24

General Explanation of On-Screen Display .25

Displaying Information While Watching TV . .25

Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .25

PLAYBACK

Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

DVD Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

Special Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files

. . . .32

Viewing a JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34

RECORDING

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38

Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recording from External Components . . . . .40

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

EDITING

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .42

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .43

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .48

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

REFERENCE

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied

Universal Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Area Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-54

Reset the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-56

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-

tures.

Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task

easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.

All DVD discs listed below.

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode DVD+RW disc DVD-R disc DVD+R disc DVD-Video disc

DivX files Audio CDs MP3 files WMA files JPEG files

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never 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 and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

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 out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

JPEG

WMA

MP3

ACD

DivX

DVD

-R

+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

DVD ALL

Introduction

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs/tapes and internal parts.

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

PLAYBACK

RECORDINGEDITTING

REFERENCE

Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable)

 DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.  These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the

same Disc.

[VR mode]

 Recordings can be extensively edited  Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

[Video mode]

 Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)  Limited editing features

DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)

 These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.  DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.  Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)  Limited editing features

DVD+RW (DVD+ ReWritable)

 These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the

same Disc.

 Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)  The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.  Recordings can be edited the title/chapter

DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)

 These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any

more.

 Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)  Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added

chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

DVD-R

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)

That’s (8x, 16x)

Verbatim (8x)

DVD+R

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)

Ricoh (8x, 16x)

Verbatim (8x)

DVD-RW

Mitsubishi (4x)

Verbatim (4x)

JVC (4x)

Victor (4x)

Maxell (4x)

DVD+RW

Mitsubishi (4x)

SONY (4x)

Imation (4x)

Maxell (4x)

Ricoh (4x)

INTRODUCTION

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.

Notes:

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment 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.

• Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

• DVD-R/RW, 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 or 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.)

• This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

• Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

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.

• Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

• 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.

Notice for Progressive Scan Use

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p VCR/DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

INTRODUCTION

About the 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.

Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two (R03/AAA) size batteries with 3 and # aligned correctly.

Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.

a Disc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

b Z DVD

Opens or closes the disc tray.

c Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

d Z VCR

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

POWER

Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.

f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

g x (STOP)

Stops playback.

h z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

i CH (v/V)

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

j DUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD). Lights when the Recorder is dubbing.

k Display window

Shows the current status of the Recorder.

Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck.

The DVD deck is selected.

Lights when recorder is in playing mode or flashes when search mode.

The VCR deck is selected.

Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.

A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.

The recorder is recording.

Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)

Indicates that TV mode is active.

Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or current deck status.

l Remote Sensor

Point the recorder Remote Control here.

m DVD/VCR

Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.

n RES.

Sets the HDMI’s output resolution to 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i formats for your TV or Monitor. Set the Component video output’s resolution to 480p or 480i format for your TV or Monitor.

o DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

p S-VIDEO

Connect the S-Video output of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

q VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

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DVD

Front Panel

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INTRODUCTION

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POWER (1)

Turns Recorder ON and OFF.

DVD

Select the Recorder’s function mode to DVD.

VCR

Select the Recorder’s function mode to VCR.

EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

- Opens and closes the disc tray.

- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

- Inputs channel numbers.

I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP)

Skips 30 seconds forward during playback.

INPUT

Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).

TV Control Buttons

See page 50.

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BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M)

DVD: Search backward or forward.

- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/ forward picture search.

SKIP (. / >)

Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.

PAUSE/STEP (X)

Pause playback or recording temporarily. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

PLAY (N)

Starts playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

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HOME : Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

DISC MENU/LIST

Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title List or Playlist menu.

CH/TRK(vv/VV)

Selects a channel. Adjusts manually the tape’s picture onscreen.

bBvV(left/right/up/down)

Selects menu options.

ENTER ()

Confirms menu selections.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display. Displays information of current status.

RETURN (O)

Removes the menu.

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AUDIO

Selects an audio language or an audio channel.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ZOOM

Enlarges DVD video image.

CHP. ADD

Inserts a chapter marker when playing/ recording.

z REC

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

REC MODE

Selects the recording mode:

- DVD : SP, LP, EP or XP.

- VCR : SP or SLP.

TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

THUMBNAIL

Selects a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Title List menu.

PLAY MODE

Selects play mode.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

Displays Marker Search menu.

CLEAR

Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu.

TV/VCR

To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner.

DUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).

RESOLUTION :

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and Component video out.

Remote Control

a ANT. IN

Connect the antenna to this terminal.

b S-VIDEO OUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

c COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO

OUT (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs.

e AV IN 1 (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).

f OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

g Cooling fan h AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

i RF. OUT

Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.

j COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

k AV OUT (VIDEO OUT / AUDIO OUT

(Left/Right))

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

l HDMI OUT

HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video.

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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.

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection information.

Notes:

• Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV

and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

• Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the

phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

• The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio

may be distorted during playback. Position the units away from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

Connecting an

Antenna

or Cable TV

Antenna

Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT. IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANT. IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the Recorder.

Cable TV:

If your cable connection has no converter or descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and attach it to the ANT. IN jack on the Recorder. If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the converter, and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the converter to the ANT. IN on your Recorder. This cable hookup permits both TV and Recorder operation.

To view or record a CATV channel

1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH 3 or 4).

2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable output channel. (Example: CH3)

3. Select a channel using the cable converter.

Notes:

• With this connection, you cannot record one program

while viewing another.

• If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not

necessary to do Auto Channel Set.

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Rear of Recorder

Antenna Antenna

OR OR

Connections to your TV

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

RF coaxial connection

Connect the RF OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R).

How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel

1. When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold

CH (V/v) on the front panel for more than five seconds. [RF03] or [RF04] appears in the display window.

2. Press CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel

(RF03 or RF04).

3. Tune the TV to this channel.

Video connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V).

Note:

If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV uusing an optional S-Video cable (S).

Component Video / Progressive Scan connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s progressive scan output for higher video resolution.

Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Notes:

• Set the resolution to 480p using RESOLUTION or RES. button for progressive signal.

• Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Audio/Video or S-Video connections.

• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.

• If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connections are not available.

Audio connection

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2).

Rear of Recorder

A1V

Rear of TV

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

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HDMI connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable.

1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).

2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).

Notes:

• If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz

sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page

22). When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

• If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and

MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG] options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 21).

• If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set

the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page 21). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

•

The arrow on the cable connector body should face up for correct alignment with the connector on the recorder.

• If there is noise or lines on the screen, please

check the HDMI cable.

Tip :

When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI output using RESOLUTION or RES. button.

Note:

Changing the resolution when the recorder is connected with HDMI connector may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the recorder and then turn it on again or change the resolution.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Additional Information for HDMI

• When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the followings:

-Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this recorder. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this recorder.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

The connected device is compatible with 720(1440)x480i, 720x480p, 1280x720p or 1920x1080i video input.

• Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work

with this recorder.

•

The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP devices.

HDMI

HDMI compatible TV

(Type A)

Connection to an

Amplifier

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied.

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) audio cable.

2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 21).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Notes:

• Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected.

•

If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

•To see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO.

• This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digital audio outputs.

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

Amplifier (Receiver)

Rear of Recorder

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

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Accessory

Audio/V

ideo (A/V)

Connections to

Recorder

Connect the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 40 for [Recording from External Components].)

Note:

If you use the S-VIDEO jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.

Connecting a Digital

Camcorder

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.

Note:

This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks.

Rear of Recorder

Front of Recorder

DV Digital Camcorder

Front of Recorder

IN/OUT

Initial Setup W

izard

When POWER is pressed for the first time to turn the unit on, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language, Channels and Clock.

1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display and then press ENTER.

2. Check your antenna connections. Press B to move next step.

3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

4. Select [Auto] or [Manual] Clock Set option then press ENTER.

Auto

1. Use v / V to choose your Time Zone

manually.

2. Use B to choose the [Daylight Savings]

option. Use v / V to choose Auto, ON, or OFF.

3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

Manual

1. Enter the necessary information for year, date

and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the

previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the

current cursor position.

2. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

5. Press ENTER to complete the Setup Wizard.

Note:

You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the [Factory Set] in the setup menu.(see page 21).

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Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Use b / B to select the desired main option.

3. Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then

press ENTER to confirm your selection.

4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

Setup

• Start: Displays Setup menu.

• Auto Ch. Scan : Displays [Auto Channel Set]

menu. (See page 20)

• Ch. Edit : Displays [CH. Add/Del] menu.

(See page 20)

• Timer Record : Displays [Timer Record] menu.

(See page 37)

Movie

• VCR: Plays back VHS cassette.

• DISC:

- Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc (page 42)

- Displays Movie menu for DivX disc. (page 31)

- Plays back or DVD-Video disc (page 28-30).

Photo (See page 33)

• DISC: Displays [Photo] menu for disc.

Music (See page 32)

• DISC: Displays Music (or Audio CD) menu for

disc.

Easy Meun

• Dubbing : Displays [Dubbing] menu.

• Disc Manager : Displays Disc Setup menu.

• Rec. Mode : Displays Record Mode setup menu.

• DV Input : Change to DV Input mode.

Initial Settings

In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER.

3. Use v / V to select the desired option.

4. While the desired item is selected, press B to

move to the second level.

5. Use v / V to select the second desired option.

6. Press B to move to the third level.

7. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press

ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps.

8. Press RETURN (O) or HOME to exit the Setup

menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Tuning Band Select

1. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B .

2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or

CATV) option then press ENTER. TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels. CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive channels.

Auto Channel Set

Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system as shown on page 13. This Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 1469 and CATV channels 1-125.

1. Select the [Auto Channel Set] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

[Start] icon is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

Note:

After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete, make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV or CATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1~2 as shown previous (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct Tuning Band (TV or CATV).

To Add or Erase Channels

This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually.

1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

[Edit] icon is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu appears.

4. Use v / V or number buttons to select a channel then press B.

5. If you want to obtain a clearer picture, tune the [MFT] option using v / V then press B.

[Add] or [Delete] icon is highlighted.

6. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 to add or erase additional channels.

8. Press HOME or RETURN (O) to exit the menu.

Clock Set

Auto

In the Auto option, the Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.

1. Select the [Clock Set] > [Auto] option.

2. Press ENTER.

3. Use v / V to choose your Time Zone

manually. When Timezone is set to Auto, the Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting.

4. Use B to choose the [Daylight Savings]

option. Use v / V to choose Auto, ON, or OFF.

When it is set to Auto, the Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

6. Press HOME to exit the Setup menu.

Note :

The Auto Clock Feature enables the Recorder to set up the clock when the Recorder is turned off.

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Manual

If your local TV station does not send date and time information, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock manually.

1. Select the [Clock Set] > [Manual] option.

2. Press ENTER.

3. Enter the necessary information for year, date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

5. Press HOME to exit the Setup menu.

TV Aspect

4:3 Letter Box:

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.

4:3 Pan Scan:

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off.

16:9 Wide:

Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Power Save Mode

Set Power Save Mode to [ON] to place your Recorder into an economic power save mode.

Factory Set

You can reset the Recorder to its original factory settings.

1. Select the [Factory Set] option.

2. Press B to select [SET] then press ENTER.

3. Select [OK] and press ENTER.

4. Follow the Initial Setup Wizard on page 18.

Language Settings

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and information display.

Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle

[Original] : Refers to the original language in

which the disc was recorded.

[Others] : To select another language, press number buttons to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 51). If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

[OFF] (for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.

Audio Settings

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

[Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the

DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.

[OFF] (for DTS): If you select [OFF], the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.

Sampling Freq. (Frequency)

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit passes each type of signal through without any further processing.

Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify its capabilities.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.

Lock (Parental Control)

Settings

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.

1. Select [Rating] option then press B.

2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created.

If you have not yet entered a security code you are prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code. Enter it again to verify. If you make a mistake press CLEAR.

3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons.

[1]-[8] : Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

[No Limit] : If you select [No Limit], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.

Note:

If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

Set Password

You can enter or change password.

1. Select [Set Password] option then press B.

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating]. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code. Input it again to verify.

3. Press HOME to exit the menu.

If you forget your password

If you forget your password you can clear it using the following steps:

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER.

3. Input the 6-digit number [210499]. The message

appears, select [OK] then press ENTER. The security code is cleared.

4. Enter a new code as described above.

Area Code

Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the reference chapter (see page 51).

1. Select [Area Code] option then press B.

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating].

3. Select the first character using v / V buttons.

4. Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the

second character using v / V buttons.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code

selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.

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Recording Settings

Disc Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent quality), SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality), EP (Extend quality).

1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press

2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode

(XP, SP, LP or EP).

3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.

VCR Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play).

DV Record Audio

You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting. On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used.

Auto Chapter

During recording, chapter markers are added automatically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to 5 minutes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chapter marking, select [None].

Disc Settings

Initialize

If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc.

• DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode.

• DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode.

Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW from the Setup menu as below.

1. Select the [Initialize] option then press B. [Start] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER.

• In case of DVD-RW, use b / B to select a

desired Disc Initialize Mode (VR Mode or Video Mode) then press ENTER.

• In case of DVD+RW use b / B to select [OK],

and press ENTER. It takes a few moments to format the disc.

Note:

If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be erased.

Finalize

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE.

1. Select the [Finalize] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected. Finalize menu appears.

3. Select [OK] then press ENTER. The Recorder starts finalizing the disc.

Notes:

• Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc except DVD+RW. However, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option.

• Finalization can take up to 3-4 minutes or more depending on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

Tips:

• If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized, you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosing [Unfinalize] from the Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and rerecord onto the disc.

•You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD+RW disc.

• If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].

Disc Label

Use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.

• The Disc label can be up to 32 characters long.

• For discs formatted on a different Recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

1. Select the [Disc Label] option then press B. [Edit] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 46.

Disc Protect

Depending on the type of disc you are using, Disc Protect allows you to preserve your recordings in a variety of ways:

• DVD+RW : Prevents editing, erasing, overwriting of existing recordings and regular recording.

• DVD+R/DVD-RW (VR mode): Prevents editing, erasing and regular recording.

Notes:

• Disc Protect is not compatible with DVD-RW discs in Video mode or DVD-R discs.

• If you need to unlock a disc to make edits, select [OFF].

AutoPlay

When you load a DVD with AutoPlay turned on, the Recorder will bypass the Disc menu and trailers and start playing the movie automatically. Set [AutoPlay] to [ON] or [OFF].

DivX Registration Code

We provide you the DivX®VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX

VOD service. For more

information, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1. Select [About DivX(R)] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Enter] is selected and the

registration code will appear.

3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the

videos from Divx

VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on this unit.

Note:

All the downloaded videos from DivX

VOD can only

be played back on this unit.

DivX

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General Explanation of

On-Screen Display

Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs,

is displayed, action prohibited or not available.

Displaying Information While Watching TV

While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen.

e.g., when DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted.

Changing TV Audio Channel

Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Secondary Audio Program (SAP). You can change the TV audio. Press AUDIO repeatedly to change the TV audio, according to Broadcast audio signal as shown below.

• STEREO+SAP Audio Signal Stereo → SAP → Mono → Stereo

• STEREO Audio Signal Stereo → L → R → Mono → Stereo

• SAP Audio Signal Mono → SAP → Mono

• MONO Audio Signal Mono

The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.

• If SAP is selected, but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, you will still hear the main audio (Mono or Stereo) channel.

• If the sound is poor quality when set to Stereo, you can often improve it by changing to Mono.

Displaying Disc Information on-screen

You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu.

1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.

Example: DVD-Video disc

2. Press DISPLAY once again to show various playback information. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

3. You can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

• [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total

number of titles (or tracks) (page 28)

• [Chapter]: Current chapter number/total

number of chapters (page 28)

• [Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 30)

• [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD

VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 29)

• [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 28)

•

[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (page 30)

• [Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 30)

Note:

If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen display disappears.

Indicates disc name and format.

Indicates channel number and audio input signal received by the tuner.

Indicates the record mode,

free space, and elapsed time

progress bar.

Indicates current date and time.

Indicates operational mode of the recorder.

Indicates output audio signal.

Playing a T

ape

1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck.

2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

• If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded.

• If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press POWER once.

3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.

• If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit starts playback automatically.

4. Press STOP (x) to stop playback.

• If the tape reaches the end before you press STOP (x) the Recorder automatically stops,

rewinds and ejects the tape.

Notes:

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

• This Recorder can play back S-VHS recorded tapes, however, it cannot make recordings using S-VHS format tapes.

• SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi Playback.

Playing a DVD

1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck.

2. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray.

Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.

3. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray.

Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY (N)orStarts playback

using HOME menu.

4. To stop the playback, press STOP (x).

The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “

x” appears on the screen briefly.

Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.

5. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes automatically and unit turns off.

Note:

If parental control is set and the disc is not within the rating settings you must input the password. (See [Rating] on page 22).

Playback

PLAYBACK

VCR Playback Features

Buttons Operations

EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

PAUSE/STEP (X) Pause playback.

Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.

• After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect the tape and video heads.

FORWARD (M) Scan forward.

In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape. In Pause mode, starts slow motion playback.

• After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads

• After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

BACKWARD (m) Scan backward.

In Stop mode, rewinds the tape.

• After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

CLEAR Resets the current tape counter position to 0:00:00. To automatically goto tape counter

position 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is in Stop mode.

CH/TRACK (v+ / V-) Manually reduces noise on the screen during tape playback. Tracking is set

automatically when a tape is inserted.

AUDIO Sets tape audio to HIFI, LEFT, RIGHT or NORMAL.

Use b/B buttons to select tape audio you want.

I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward

30 seconds (maximum 180 seconds).

DVD Playback Features

Buttons Operations

OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray.

PAUSE (X) Pause playback.

Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. You can also use b / B to step backward and forward

while in Pause mode.

• This function is forward only for Video CD.

BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M)

During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan speed.

- DVD; 5 steps,

- DivX, Audio CD; 3 steps

In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M) for slow motion playback (4 steps).

• This function is forward only for Video CD.

SKIP (. / >) Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback to select

the next chapter or to return to the beginning of the current chapter. Press SKIP (.) twice in quick successions to step back to the previous chapter.

•

To go directly to any chapter during playback, press DISPLAY twice and use v / V to select the chapter icon. Input the chapter number or use b / B.

• On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the

track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback.

ZOOM Enlarge the video image.

(x1 size → x2 size → x4 size → x1 size (normal size)) You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV

buttons.

TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears

on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.

DISC MENU/LIST The disc menu appears on the screen.

SUBTITLE ( ) During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B

repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.

I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward

30 seconds.

Discs

All Discs

DVD ALL

DivXDVD

DVD

DVD ALL

WMAMP3ACD

DivXDVD ALL

DVD ALL

ACD

DivXDVD ALL

DVD ALL

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DVD CD Playback Features (Continued)

Buttons Operations

PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback.

[A-] : Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B

(End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins.

[CHAPTER] : Repeats the current chapter.

[TITLE] : Repeats the current title.

[ALL] : Repeats the all titles/tracks.

[TRACK] : Repeats the current track.

[RANDOM] : Random playback

[Folder] : Repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.

[OFF] : Does not play repeatedly.

•

If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.

•

By pressing SKIP (>) during Random playback, the Recorder selects another title (track) and resumes Random playback.

AUDIO ( ) Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to hear a

different audio language or audio track.

Note:

Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to a DTS decoder via one of the digital outputs. See page 16 for connection details.

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel. With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can switch between Main (L), Bilingual (R), or a mix of both (Main + Bilingual) by pressing AUDIO.

Discs

WMAMP3

+R-R+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

DVD

DVD ALL

WMAMP3

Karaoke DVD

WMAMP3ACD

-RW

ACD

Karaoke DVDDVD ALL

DVD ALL

Karaoke DVD

ACDDVD ALL

Special Playback Options

If a menu screen is displayed

In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.

Use the bB v Vbuttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.

Time Search

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time.

2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and [-:--:--] appears.

3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press b

B to move the under

bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the correct numbers.

4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time.

Marker Search

To enter a Marker

You can start playback from up to six memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to six markers.

To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene

1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker search menu appears on the screen.

2. Use b/B/v/V to select a marker scene that you want to recall or clear.

3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR and use b / B

to select [OK] then press ENTER to delete marked scene from the list.

4. To remove the Marker Search menu, press RETURN (O).

Camera Angle

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. Press DISPLAY then select the Angle icon during playback. Use b / B to select a desired angle. Note that the number of the current angle appears on the display.

Tip:

The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when alternate angles are available.

3D Surround

This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multichannel audio from a home theater system.

1. Press DISPLAY twice then use v / V to select the sound icon. Then, use b / B to select [3D SUR.].

2. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select [NORMAL].

Last Scene Memory

This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the Recorder or switch off the Recorder. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.

Notes:

• Settings are stored in memory for use any time.

• This Recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the Recorder before commencing to play it.

• Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is erased once a different DVD title is played.

DVD

DivXDVD ALL

DVD

DVD ALL

DivXDVD ALL

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Playing a DivX Movie File

The Recorder can play Divx files. Before playing DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on right.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Movie] > [DISC] and press ENTER.

3. Use v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER

twice. A list of files in the folder appears.

4. Use v / V to select a file then press PLAY (N).

Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 28-30.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the playback. The Movie

menu appears.

Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle

If the subtitle does not display properly, please follow the steps below.

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) when the subtitle

appears.

2. Press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds. The language code will appear.

3. Press b / B to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly.

4. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.

Movie menu options

1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Movie

menu then press ENTER. Movie menu options appear.

2. Press v / V to select an option, and press

ENTER.

• [Play] Start playback the selected title.

• [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the

folder appears.

• [Dubbing] Dubs the DivX movie to VCR.

(page 39)

About DivX movie files

Available resolution size

under 720x576 (W x H) pixel.

Playable DivX file

“.avi”, “.divx”

Playable DivX subtitle

“.smi”, “.srt (SubRip only)”, “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”,



DivX subtitle except those listed above is not

displayed on the TV screen.

Playable Codec format

“DIV3”, “MP43”, “DIVX”, “XVID”, “DX50”.

Playable Audio format

“AC3”, “PCM”, “MP2”, “MP3”, “WMA”.

 Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

 Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3),

32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Notes on DivX format

 The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited to

characters.

 If there is impossible code to express in the

DivX file, it may be displayed as “_” mark on the display.



If the number of the screen frame is over

29.97 frames per second, this unit may not operate normally.



If the video and audio structure of recorded file is not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.



If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit supports only 1-point of the record level.

GMC? GMC is the acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like DivX or Xvid, have this option. There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.

Playing an

Audio CD or

MP3/WMA

files

The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA audio file requirement] on right.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Music] > [DISC] and press ENTER. The Audio CD or Music menu appears on the TV screen.

Example) Audio CD Menu

3. Use v/V to select a track or file then press PLAY (N). Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 28-30.

4. To stop playback at any time, press STOP (x).

Tips:

•You can view TV channel or video input source by pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the Music menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.

• Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [MP3 ID3 tag :None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the information screen.

• On the Music menu, you can display the folders on the disc. Use vVbBto select the “Folder” icon on the Music menu then press ENTER twice.

• On CDs, DVDs with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files, DivX files or JPEG files), you can select among the Music menu, Movie menu and Photo menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

• If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to

return to the previous menu screen.

Audio CD and Music menu options

1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the

Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER.

2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER.

• [Play] Start playback the selected track or file.

• [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the

folder appears.

• [Ramdom] Start or stop random playback.

Random

1. Press v / V to select a file then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

2. Press v / V to select [Random] option then press

ENTER. The unit automatically begins random playback and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.

3. To return to normal playback, select [Random] option again then press ENTER.

Tip:

By pressing SKIP ./> during Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback.

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

File extensions

“.mp3”, “.wma”.

Sampling frequency:

within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate: within:

8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

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VViewing a JPEG files

iewing a JPEG files

This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 34.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] and press ENTER.

3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press

ENTER.

2. Use v / V to select option and press ENTER.

Example: When you select a file.

3. Use v / V to select [Full Screen] then press

ENTER. The selected image is displayed in full screen.

4. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP (x).

Notes:

• If the icon displays in the Photo menu, it means you cannot see those JPEG files.

•You can view TV channel or video input source by pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the Photo menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.

• If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to

return to the previous menu screen.

• On CDs, DVDs Memory Card with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files, DivX files or JPEG files), you can select among the Music menu, Movie menu and Photo menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

Photo menu options

1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER

to confirm your selection.

• [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the

folder appears.

• [Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full

screen.

• [Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.

Still picture

Use PAUSE/STEP (X) while showing a picture to pause mode.

Skip Images

While viewing a picture, press SKIP (> or .) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.

Rotate Images

Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.

Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menu.

View Slide Shows

1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu.

2. Press ENTER.

3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options.

[Object] option:

• [Selected] Views slide show only selected files.

• [All] Views slide show all files.

[Speed] option:

Sets the Slide Show speed to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fast].

4. Select the [Start] option then press ENTER to start the Slide Show.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the Slide Show and returns to the Photo menu.

Tips:

• Use the CLEAR button to select all files, or cancel all marked files.

• Selecting multiple files

1. Press MARKER.

A check mark appears on the file. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file.

2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file.

Photo file requirement

File extensions

“.jpg”

Photo size:

Less than 4MB recommended

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Notes on JPEG file

Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

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About DVD recording

Notes:

• This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

• The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended).

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

This recorder can play many different kinds of DVD discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R. The disc format for DVDR, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVDR, DVD+R, or DVD+RW in a regular DVD player. The DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording (VR) format or Video format. You can change Recording 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 format, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode). 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.

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 23 (Initialize) for how to do this.

• When using a DVD-R or 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 Delete Title option in the Title List (Original) menu 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).

• Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RW discs.

•

When using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will execute the Menu-making operation to update the new title and editing when removing the disc from the recorder.

Recording

Basic Recording from a TV

Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording.

1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for Recording and load a recordable disc or tape. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.

2. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP.

VCR:

SP, SLP.

3. Select the TV channel to record.

4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel to record. The table below shows what will be recorded on the different settings for different types of broadcast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what you’ll hear as it is recording.

If you set the audio channel to SAP, but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio (mono or stereo) will be recorded.

5. Press z REC once to start recording. The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

• The maximum numbers of DVD titles are shown below;

- DVD-R/RW : 99

- DVD+R/RW : 49

• If the Recorder is powered off during DVD recording, the recording will not be saved.

Instant T

imer Recording

Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer.

1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV).

2. Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording time length. Recording starts after the first press. DVD: Each subsequent press increases the

recording time by 10 minutes.

VCR: Each subsequent press increases the

recording time by 30 minutes (maximum 540 minutes). Please confirm the VHS tape has enough remaining time to be recorded before recording.

Checking the Recording Time

Press z REC or DISPLAY once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment. Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the display window.

To Extend the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing z REC.

Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).

To Pause the Recording

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the recording.

2. When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.

Notes:

• If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer Recording, it will be canceled.

• The Recorder will automatically power off when the Instant Timer Recording ends.

• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR Instant timer recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.

TV Broadcast Selected Broadcast Audio Monitor

Audio

LChR Ch Audio

MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO STEREO STEREO L R STEREO

Left L L Left Right R R Right MONO MONO MONO MONO

MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO

SAP SAP SAP SAP STEREO STEREO L R STEREO +SAP SAP SAP SAP SAP

MONO MONO MONO MONO

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EDITTING

REFERENCE

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TTimer Recording

imer Recording

The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER.

3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER. The Timer Record menu will appear.

• [Media] – Choose a media (DVD or VCR).

• [Ch.] – Choose a channel (2-69 or 1-125 for

antenna or cable channels respectively, excluding skip channels), or one of the external inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).

• [Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in

advance, or select a daily or weekly program.

• [Start Time] – Set the recording start time.

• [End Time] – Set the recording end time.

• [Mode] – Choose a record mode.

DVD: EP, LP, SP, XP, or AT (Auto) VCR: SP, SLP, or AT (Auto)

AT(Auto) mode determines how much time is available on the disc or tape and switches record mode, if necessary, to complete recording the program.

2. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s).

• b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right.

• v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the

current cursor position.

• Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record

menu.

3. Press ENTER to save the program.

4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record List.

Notes:

•You must insert a recordable disc or tape.

• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.

• The Recorder will record the audio according to the current TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or SAP). Use the AUDIO button to set the audio before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.

• The Recorder will automatically power off when the Timer Recording ends.

• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.

• There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to confirm the recorded program. If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially (one right after the other), the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded.

•You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer Recording.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER.

3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts.

• Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List, then press CLEAR and select [OK] than press ENTER.

Timer Recording Troubleshooting

Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when:

• There is no disc (or tape) loaded.

•Anon-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded.

• Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 24).

• There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R) recorded on the disc.

You cannot enter a timer program when:

•Arecording is already underway.

• The time you’re trying to set has already passed.

• There are already 16 timer programs set.

If two or more timer programs overlap:

• The earlier program takes priority.

• When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.

• If two programs are set to start at exactly the same time, the program entered first takes priority.

If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully. In this case even though the Check field shows [Rec. OK], it may not be.

To record one TV program while watching another

1. Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears.

2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

Tip (VCR mode only)

Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making changes during recording .

For example: To change channels during recording, first press PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode. Then select the desired channel on the Recorder, and press PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.

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EDITTING

REFERENCE

RECORDING

Dubbing from DVD to VCR

You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button.

1. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.

2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

3. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

4. Press the DUBBING button. The Dubbing menu appears.

5. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record Mode: SP or SLP (3 times SP).

6. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING to start copying.

7. To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).

You must stop the dubbing process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again.

Note:

If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or Discs). [Copy-protected. Cannot record.] is displayed on the TV screen.

Tip:

If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in Pause mode, you can adjust the DVD playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.

Dubbing from VCR to DVD

You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD.

1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

2. Insert the VHS video tape you wish to copy into the VCR deck.

3. Find the place on the VHS tape from which you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

4. Press the DUBBING button. The Dubbing menu appears.

5. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record Mode: EP, LP, SP or XP.

6. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING to start copying.

7. To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).

Dubbing will stop automatically when the VHS tape ends.

Note:

If the VHS video tape you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the tape. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded tapes.

Tip:

If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in Pause mode, you can adjust the VCR playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The DVD deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.

Recording from External

Components

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder’s external inputs.

1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 17.

2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from.

•AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back

panel.

•AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front

panel.

•DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.

3. Load a recordable disc or tape.

4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: XP, SP, LP or EP.

VCR: SP or SLP

5. Press z REC once to start recording. The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

• Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio

are as you want them. See page 23.

•

If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 9 for more details.

• Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or

the disc is full.

• To record for a fixed length of time, see [Instant

Timer Recording] on page 36.

Additional Information

Simultaneous Play and Record

You can play a DVD during the VCR playback or recording, press DVD to change DVD mode and perform the DVD playback.

Notes:

• You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at

the same time.

• You can not change VCR mode during the DVD

recording mode.

• If you wish VCR playback or record during the

DVD playback, press VCR to change VCR mode and perform the VCR playback or recording.

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SETTINGS

PLAYBACK

EDITTING

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RECORDING

Recording from DV Input

Before DV dubbing

You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

 This recorder is only compatible with DV-format

(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

 You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder

at a time to this recorder.

 You cannot control this recorder from external

equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including two recorders).

 It may not always be possible to control the con-

nected camcorder via the DV IN jack.

 Digital camcorders can usually record audio as

stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set [DV Record Audio] option to Audio 1 or Audio 2 as required (see page 23).

 Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or

48kHz (not 44.1kHz).

 Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if

the source component pauses playback or plays an unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the source component, or the DV cable becomes disconnected.

Recording from a Digital Camcorder

You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 23).

Tips:

• The source signal must be DVC-SD format.

•

Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder’s remote.

• If you connect a second recorder using a DV

cable, you cannot control the second DVD from this one.

• You cannot control this unit remotely from a com-

ponent connected to the DV IN jack.

• You cannot record date and time information from

a DV cassette.

1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17.

2. Check that the DV audio input is as you require. You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).

 DV Input is set from the DV Record Audio in

sub-menu of the Setup menu. See [DV Record Audio] on page 23 for more information.

3. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.

4. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to the recording to start from. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

 Depending on your camcorder, you can use

this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the STOP, PLAY, BACKWARD, FORWARD and PAUSE functions.

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

 Recording is automatically stopped if the

recorder detects no signal.

 You can pause or stop the recording by press-

ing PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x). You cannot control the camcorder from this Remote Control during recording.

 In Video mode, the final frame of the recording

may remain displayed on screen for a while after recording stops.

Troubleshooting

If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the DV IN jack, check the bullet points:

 Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.  Try switching off the connected equipment then

switch back on.

 Try switching the audio input.

Note:

Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the Remote Control supplied with this recorder.

TTitle List and Chapter List

itle List and Chapter List

Menu Overview

Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist.

There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist. The Playlist doesn’t actually change any of the content on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back.

1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. Playback should be stopped when you do this.

 When selecting titles, use the v / V buttons to

display the previous/next page if there are more than six titles.

 If you are editing a VR mode disc, press DISC

MENU/LIST to switch between Original and Playlist menu.

 On the left side of the screen are the menu

options. The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD. You can change these thumbnails using the THUMBNAIL button. (see [Changing Title Thumbnails] on page 43.)

 Press DISPLAY to display the information of

selected title on the Title List menu.

 After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List

or Chapter List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options on the left side of the menu. Use v / V to select a option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

2. To exit the TITLE LIST menu, press RETURN (O) repeatedly.

1. Menu options: To display menu option, select a

title or chapter then press ENTER. The options displayed differ depending on the disc type.

• [Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter. The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW cannot be play back.

• [Search]

- [Chapter] Displays Chapter List of the Title.

- [Time] Search time for you want start point

of the title .

• [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 45)

• [Move] Moves chapter position on [Chapter List Playlist] menu (page 47).

• [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title.(page 47)

• [Edit] Edits or Deletes a part of the title.

- [Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 46).

- [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 45).

- [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 48).

- [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or

chapter. (page 47)

• [Playlist Add] Adds the titles or chapter to the Playlist. (page 44)

• [Dubbing] Dubs the title to VCR.

•[Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.

• [Combine] Combines two chapters into one (page 48).

• [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title including the hidden chapters.

2. Current media.

3. Indicates the record mode, free space, and

elapsed time progress bar.

4. Currently selected title.

5. Thumbnail.

6. Shows the selected title number and total number

of titles.

7. Shows the title name, recorded date, and record-

ing length.

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VR Mode: Original and

Playlist Editing

Titles, Chapters and Parts

Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts. Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new title made up of a section (ie., chapter) of an Original title. Deleting a part removes part of a title from the Original or Playlist menu.

Notes:

• When editing using the Delete, Add and Move

functions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as set in the start and end point display.

• During Playlist playback, you may notice a

momentary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.

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.

Adding Chapter Markers

You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points.

Note:

Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals automatically. You can change this interval from the Initial Setup menu (see [Auto Chapter] on page 23).

During recording or playing back, at the point you want to start a new chapter, press CHP. ADD. A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.

Changing T

itle Thumbnails

Each title displayed in the Title List menu is represented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter. If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title. Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed picture the one that appears in the Title List menu. The still picture that you choose appears in both the Original or Playlist menu.

Tip:

You can also change the thumbnail picture of the title on the Chapter List menu. Select a chapter on the Chapter List menu then press THUMBNAIL. The thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter is changed.

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Making a New Playlist

Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist

Title/Chapter] on page 45).

The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LISTOriginal] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] option then press B.

3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER. The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.

Adding

Additional T

itle /

Chapters to the Playlist

You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a Playlist title even if it is already registered.

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LISTOriginal] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu options then press B.

3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already registered to insert a title or chapter, then press ENTER.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or chapter on the Playlist. You can view the added chapters on the [Chapter List-Playlist] menu.

5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or DISC MENU/LIST to go back to the [Title List-Original] menu.

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Deleting an Original or

Playlist T

itle/Chapter

When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu.

If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.

Note:

It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less than 3 seconds long.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter or title you

want to delete on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the menu.

Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

3. Press ENTER to confirm. The confirm message for deleting will appear.

4. Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER. The selected chapter or title is deleted. After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is displayed.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the menu.

6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.

Notes:

• When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s

name is changed to [Deleted Title].

• If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the

titles are combined into one.

• When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the

last one on DVD+R/RW increases remaining recording time.

Deleting a Part

You can delete a part which you do not want in the title.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to

delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press ENTER. [Edit] menu appears on the TV screen.

Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)

3. Starts playback and use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the starting point.

4. Press ENTER at the starting point of the section you want to delete. [End Point] icon is highlighted. The part is indicated on the Progress Bar.

5. Use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the ending point.

6. Press ENTER at the ending point of the section you want to delete. You can cancel the selected point, use v / V to select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER.

7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press ENTER. The confirm message for deleting will appear. Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER. The selected part is deleted from the title and Title List menu appears.

Notes:

• It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than 3 seconds long.

• If you select [Cancel] then press ENTER, the Recorder will go to previous option and into Pause mode.

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Naming a T

itle

You can name Original and Playlist titles independently.

1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears.

3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

• Language : Selects a keyboard type.

• Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.

• Delete: Deletes the character to the left of the

cursor position.

• b / B: Moves the cursor left or right.

• OK: Confirms the name you have entered.

• Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the

Keyboard menu.

Remote control buttons for entering a name

• PLAY (NN): Inserts a space at the cursor posi-

tion.

• PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to

the right of the cursor position.

• SKIP (. / >): Moves the cursor left or

right.

• STOP (x), CLEAR: Deletes the character to

the left of the cursor position.

• 0-9: Enters the character corresponding to the

selected column.

• DISC MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the

keyboard type.

4. Choose [OK] then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen.

5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.

Notes:

•

Names can be up to 32 characters long.

• For discs formatted on a different recorder, you

will see only a limited character set.

• When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW

discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization.

TTime Search

ime Search

You can select start point of the title.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the TITLE

LIST menu then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Select [Search] > [Time] option then press ENTER. [Time] menu appears on the TV screen.

3. Use b / B to find the point you want to start. The point increase 1 minute step.

If you press and hold b / B then the point increase 5 minute step.

4. Press ENTER to start seleted point.

Current picture

Seleted time

Start time

Selected point

End time

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Moving a Playlist Chapter

Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.

Note:

This function is not available if there is only one chapter.

1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.

2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.

4. Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to move the chapter then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the updated menu is displayed.

Hide a Chapter/T

itle

You can skip playing chapters or titles without deleting from the disc.

1. Use vVbBto choose a chapter or title you want to hide on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter List] menu, then press ENTER. Options appear on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Edit] > [Hide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER to confirm. The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim.

Tip:

If you select a hidden chapter or title on the TITLE LIST or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title.

Protect a T

itle

Use this function to protect against accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title.

1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the [TITLE LIST] menu.

2. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to protect then press ENTER. Options appear on the left side of the screen.

3. Select [Protect] from the options.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

4. Press ENTER to confirm. The lock mark will appears on the title’s thumbnail.

Tip:

If you select a title that has already been protected on the Title List menu, you can ‘unprotect’ it by choosing [Unprotect] option from the Title List menu options. After doing that, you can edit and delete the title.

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Divide One T

itle Into T

itle Into Twowo

Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.

1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER. [Edit (Divide)] menu appears.

4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to find the point you want to divide the title.

5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the point. To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then press ENTER. Repeat from step 3.

6. Choose [Done] option then press ENTER to fix the dividing point. The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to 4 minutes to divide.

Note:

You cannot select dividing point less than 3 seconds.

Combining T

wo Chapters

Into One

Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one.

1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Combine] option. The combine indicator appears between the two chapters you want to combine.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Repeat steps 1 - 2 to continue to combine from the menu.

4. Press RETURN ( O) repeatedly to exit the menu.

Notes:

This function cannot operate listed as below;

• If there is only one chapter within the title.

•

If you select first chapter.

• If two chapters created by erasing a part from an

original title.

• If two chapters created from different titles.

• If two chapters created by moving an order from an

original title.

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The first title’s thumbnail

Current picture

The second title’s thumbnail

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Overwriting Recording

To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc.

1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-2, DV).

2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu.

3. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to overwrite.

4. Press z REC to start overwrite recording. Overwrite recording starts from the start point of the title.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording. The new title is created and updated menu is displayed.

Notes:

• This function is not available for a protected title.

• If the overwrite is longer than the recording

length of the current title, the next title is overwritten. But if next title is protected, the overwriting stops at the starting point of the title.

• If the selected title’s recording length is less than 10 seconds, the next title is overwritten. But if the next title is protected, overwriting stops.

VViewing T

iewing T

itle List menu

displayed on other DVD

Recorders or Players

You can view the Title List menu displayed on the other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs.

1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.

2. Press TITLE in Play mode or DVD tuner mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below.

3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).

Tip:

You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x).

Playing

Playing YY

our Recordings on

Other DVD Players

(Finalizing a Disc)

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the other player to check what formats of discs it will play.

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to [Finalize] on page 24.

Notes:

• Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD players.

• The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc is compatible on regular DVD players only after finalization.

• Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not compatible on regular DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

• How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

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Controlling

Controlling YY

our TV with the

Supplied Multi-brand Remote

Control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Multi-brand Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

POWER Turn the TV on or off. INPUT Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input sources.

CH +/– Scans up or down through

memorized channels.

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV.

Note:

Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.

Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote Control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (Refer to table on the right column).

2. Release TV POWER button.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code Number

LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2

Zenith 1, 3, 4

Samsung 6, 7

Sony 8, 9

Hitachi 4

Notes:

• Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Reference

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Area Code

Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria AT Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV

Area Code

Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Greece GR Greenland GL Islands HM Hong Kong HK Hungary HU India IN Indonesia ID Israel IL Italy IT Jamaica JM Japan JP Kenya KE Kuwait KW Libya LY Luxembourg LU

Area Code

Malaysia MY Maldives MV Mexico MX Monaco MC Mongolia MN Morocco MA Nepal NP Netherlands NL Netherlands Antilles AN New Zealand NZ Nigeria NG Norway NO Oman OM Pakistan PK Panama PA Paraguay PY Philippines PH Poland PL Portugal PT Romania RO Russian Federation RU

Area Code

Saudi Arabia SA Senegal SN Singapore SG Slovak Republic SK Slovenia SI South Africa ZA South Korea KR Spain ES Sri Lanka LK Sweden SE Switzerland CH Taiwan TW Thailand TH Turkey TR Uganda UG Ukraine UA United States US Uruguay UY Uzbekistan UZ Vietnam VN Zimbabwe ZW

Area Code List

Choose a area code from this list.

Language Code

Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079

Language Code

Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273 Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Irish 7165 Italian 7384 Japanese 7465 Javanese 7487 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laothian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian, Lettish 7686

Language Code

Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagasy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maltese 7784 Maori 7773 Marathi 7782 Moldavian 7779 Mongolian 7778 Nauru 7865 Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Oriya 7982 Panjabi 8065 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Persian 7065 Polish 8076 Portuguese 8084 Quechua 8185 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Rumanian 8279 Russian 8285 Samoan 8377 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Serbian 8382 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Shona 8378 Sindhi 8368

Language Code

Singhalese 8373 Slovak 8375 Slovenian 8376 Somali 8379 Spanish 6983 Sudanese 8385 Swahili 8387 Swedish 8386 Tagalog 8476 Tajik 8471 Tamil 8465 Tatar 8484 Telugu 8469 Thai 8472 Tibetan 6679 Tigrinya 8473 Tonga 8479 Turkish 8482 Turkmen 8475 Twi 8487 Ukrainian 8575 Urdu 8582 Uzbek 8590 Vietnamese 8673 Volapük 8679 Welsh 6789 Wolof 8779 Xhosa 8872 Yiddish 7473 Yoruba 8979 Zulu 9085

Language Code List

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

TTroubleshooting

roubleshooting

Symptom

No power.

Abnormal or no picture.

No sound.

The playback picture is poor.

Picture from external input is distorted.

Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK (v / V).

Cause

 The power cord is disconnected.

 The TV is not set to receive Recorder

signal output.

 The video cable is not connected

securely.

 Unit output setting and TV resolution

capabilites mismatch.

 Wrong connection.

 The equipment connected with the

audio cable is not set to receive Recorder signal output.

 The audio cables are not connected

securely.

 The power of the equipment connected

with the audio cable is turned off.

 The AUDIO options are set to the wrong

position.

 In HDMI mode, audio selection is not

set to PCM.

 The disc is dirty.

 The TV channels are not tuned in properly.

 Tape heads are dirty.

 Tape is a rental or was recorded on

another VCR.

 The video signal from the external

component is copy-protected.

 The skipped channels were deleted with

the CH. Add/Del feature.

Correction

 Plug the power cord into the wall out-

let securely.

 Select the appropriate video input

mode on the TV so the picture from the Recorder appears on the TV screen.

 Connect the video cable into the jacks

securely.

 Check TV capability.

 Check mode of connections

(eg. S-Video, Components etc.).

 Check unit Resolution setting

according to TV capability and mode of connection.

 Check the connection.

 Select the correct input mode of the

audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the Recorder.

 Connect the audio cable into the jacks

securely.

 Turn on the equipment connected with

the audio cable.

 Set the AUDIO options to the correct

position.

 Change AUDIO setup to PCM mode.



Clean the disc.



Check tuning, carry out tuning again.

 Clean video heads.



Use CH/TRK (v/V) for manual tracking adjustment while tape is playing.

 You cannot connect via the Recorder.

Connect the component directly to your TV.

 Use the CH. Add/Del feature to

restore channels. See [To Add or Erase Channels] on page 20.

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

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Symptom

The Recorder does not start playback.

Video tape cannot be inserted.

The Remote Control does not work properly.

Camcorder image is not shown.

Camcorder image via A/V input or DV IN to Recorder is not shown on TV screen.

Timer recording is not possible.

Cause

 No disc is inserted.  No tape is inserted.

 An unplayable disc is inserted.

 The disc is placed upside down.

 The disc is not placed within the

guide.

 The disc is dirty.

 The Rating level is set.

 Is the cassette compartment empty?

 There is an obstacle in the path of the

Remote Control and this unit.

 The batteries in the Remote Control

are exhausted.

 The Remote Control is not pointed at

the remote sensor of the Recorder.

 The Remote Control is too far from

the Recorder.

 This Remote Control use the same

buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex.PLAY).

 Camcorder is off.

 The recorder’s source is incorrect.

 Clock in record is not set to

correct time.

 Timer has been programmed

incorrectly.

 (TIMER Record) indicator light does

not appear after programming timer.

Correction

 Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the

disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.)

 Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc

type and Regional code.)

 Place the disc with the playback side

down.

 Place the disc on the disc tray correctly

inside the guide.

 Clean the disc.

 Cancel the Rating function or change

the rating level.

 Eject the tape in.

 Remove the obstacle.

 Replace the batteries with new ones.

 Point the Remote Control at the remote

sensor of the Recorder.

 Operate the Remote Control within

23ft (7m).

 When using a VCR, first press the VCR

button. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button.

 Turn camcorder on and operate

properly.

 Use INPUT to select input channel

(AV1, AV2 or DV IN).

 Set clock to correct time.

 Reprogram Timer.

 Reprogram Timer and turn off the

Recorder enable timer.

Symptom

Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing.

Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player.

Cannot record or did not record successfully.

Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback not present.

Cause

 Antenna or cables are loose.

 Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the

Recorder Setup menu.

 The disc was recorded in Video mode.

 Some players will not play even a

finalized disc recorded in Video mode.

 The disc was recorded in VR mode.

 Discs recorded with copy-once materi-

al cannot be played on other players.

 The remaining blank space on the

disc is insufficient.

 The source you are trying to record is

copy-protected.

 When setting the recording channel,

the channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.

 When recording to a Video mode disc,

programs that are copy-once protected cannot be recorded.

 TV is not Stereo-compatible.

 Broadcast program is not in stereo for-

mat.

 Recorder A/V Out jacks are not

connected to TV A/V In jacks.

 Recorder Audio/Video Out is not

selected for viewing at the TV.

 Recorder’s TV audio channel is set to

SAP or MONO.

Correction

 Tighten connections or replace cable.

 Try [Tuning Band Select] options; see

page 20 for details.

 Finalize the disc; see page 24.

 No solution.

 The other player must be RW

compatible in order to play it.

 No solution.

 Use another disc.

 You cannot record the source.

 Select the channel on the Recorder’s

built-in TV tuner.

 Use a VR mode formatted disc for

copy-once material.

 No solution.

 Make A/V connections. Stereo is avail-

able only via A/V output from Recorder.

 Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.

 Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.

See [Changing TV Audio Channel] on page 25.

Reset the Recorder

If you observe any of the following symptoms...

• When the Recorder is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.

• When the display window does not working.

• When the Recorder does not operate normally.

You can reset the Recorder as follows :

• Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel for more than five seconds. This will force the Recorder to power off. Press the POWER button on the front panel again to turn the Recorder back on.

• Unplug the power cord and then plug the power cord again after more than five seconds.

INTRODUCTION

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

PLAYBACK

RECORDINGEDITTING

REFERENCE

General

Power requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 27 W

Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 310 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 12.2 inches) (w x h x d)

Mass (approx.) 5.2 kg (11.44 lbs)

Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Signal system NTSC

Recording

Recording format DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO

Recordable discs DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable,

DVD+Recordable

Recordable time DVD ; Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode),

4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode)

VCR ; SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)

Video recording format

Sampling frequency 27MHz

Compression format MPEG 2

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency 48kHz

Compression format Dolby Digital

VCR Specifications

Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system

Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM

Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec

Tape width 12.7 mm

Rewind time About 65 seconds (T-120)

Antenna 75 ohms (VHF/UHF)

VHF output signal Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

Channel coverage VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1 - W+84, A-5 - A-1)

Frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 43dB

Dynamic range 88 dB

Channel separation 60 dB

Specifications

DVD Specifications

Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008%

Dynamic range More than 90 dB

Inputs

ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms

VIDEO IN (AV1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2

AUDIO IN (AV1,2) -6 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

S-VIDEO IN (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

DV IN 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)

Outputs

VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1

(PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2

HDMI video/audio output 19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)

Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1

Audio output (optical audio) Optical connector x 1

Audio output (analog audio) 1.1 Vrms (1 kHz, -6 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

RF OUT Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

Accessory:

Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Audio cable (L, R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

This Zenith product, will be repaired or replaced, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. ZENITH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages

or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration,

maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and

• Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, signal reception or input, software not licensed directly by LG, software errors that do not disable functionality, operating and software protocols adopted after the date of manufacture or for outside the US, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion

of the original warranty period.

HOW SER

VICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the

defective unit repaired or replaced.

Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return the unit to Zenith for repair or replacement.

Shipping both ways will be paid by Zenith during the first 90 days of the Warranty Period. During the remainder of the Warranty Period (91-365 days), you pay inbound shipping charges and Zenith pays return shipping charges.

Visit our website at: http://www.zenithservice.com

For Warranty Service, Where to buy, Product Assistance, or Customer Assistance

Call 1-800-243-0000(24 hours a day, 365days per year)

and select appropriate options from the menu.

Or visit our website at http:// www.zenithservice.com

To contact us by mail: LG Customer Interactive Center PO Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville, AL 35824 Attn CIC

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