JVC DR MV77SU User Manual

DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
DR-MV77SU  
DR-MV78BU  
AUX  
TRACKING  
CHAPTER  
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DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
RM-SDR107U  
For Customer Use :  
Enter below the Model No. and  
Serial No. which are located on the  
rear of cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LPT1152-001A  
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or  
use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifica-  
tions to this equipment may cause harmful interfer-  
ence unless the modifications are expressly  
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord  
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon  
a dedicated circuit;  
approved in the instruction manual. The user could  
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an  
unauthorized change or modification is made.  
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that  
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch cir-  
cuits. Check the specification page of this owner's  
manual to be certain.  
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15  
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 appear-  
ance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, dis-  
continue use of the appliance, and have the cord  
replaced with an exact replacement part by an  
authorized servicer.  
This equipment has been tested and found to com-  
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-  
suant 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 guar-  
antee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this product does cause harmful inter-  
ference 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:  
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.  
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 con-  
nected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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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 elec-  
tric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the follow-  
ing 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.  
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and  
operating instructions should be read before the  
product is operated.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating  
and use instructions should be retained for future  
reference.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product  
and in the operating instructions should be  
adhered to.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the manufacturer, or  
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,  
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. - For  
example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,  
laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swim-  
ming pool; and other areas located near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug this product  
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use  
liquid cleaners.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
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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 manu-  
facturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-  
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way, such as power-  
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-  
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-  
ized 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 pro-  
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult  
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
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INTRODUCTION  
RECORDING  
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Recording time and picture quality . . . . . . .32  
Basic Recording (One-Touch Recording) . . .33  
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Simultaneous Play and Record . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Timer-Link Recording  
(External Timer Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .35  
Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
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  
About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .9  
What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .9  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
EDITING  
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .38  
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .39  
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Changing the Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the  
HOOKUP AND SETTINGS  
Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Cable/Satellite box Connection to unit . . . . .16  
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Connections to Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .16  
Initial Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21  
General Explanation of On-Screen Display .22  
Displaying Information While Watching TV . .22  
Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .22  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .44  
Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Viewing Title List menu displayed on other  
DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD  
Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
PLAYBACK  
REFERENCE  
Remote Control Function Remote Control  
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-49  
Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
A/B/C/D Code Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
VCR Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
DVD or Video CD Playback Features . . . .25-26  
Special Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files . . . .29  
Viewing a JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31  
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Introduction  
To ensure proper use of this product, please read  
this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future  
reference.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Tip:  
Indicates tips and hints for making the task  
easier.  
A section whose title has one of the following sym-  
bols are applicable only to those discs represented  
by the symbol.  
Cleaning Discs  
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-  
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,  
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from  
the center out.  
DVD ALL All DVD discs listed below.  
VR  
-RW  
DVD-RW with VR recording mode  
DVD-RW with Video recording mode  
Video  
-RW  
+RW DVD+RW disc  
-R DVD-R disc  
+R DVD+R disc  
DVD DVD-Video disc  
DivX DivX files  
VCD Video CDs  
ACD Audio CDs  
MP3 MP3 files  
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for older vinyl records.  
WMA WMA files  
JPEG JPEG files  
Moisture Condensation  
Never operate this product immediately after mov-  
ing 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.  
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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 (automatic finalization)  
The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.  
Recordings can be edited.  
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 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)  
SONY (16x)  
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DVD+R  
Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)  
Ricoh (8x, 16x)  
SONY (16x)  
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DVD-RW  
Mitsubishi (4x)  
Verbatim (4x)  
JVC (4x)  
DVD+RW  
Mitsubishi (4x)  
SONY (2.4x)  
Verbatim (2.4x)  
Ricoh (2.4X, 4x)  
Maxell (4x)  
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Playable Discs  
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented  
Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format  
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 or JPEG 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 “Incorrect region code.  
Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen.  
Battery installation  
About the Remote Control  
Detach the battery cover on the rear  
of the Remote Control, and insert two  
Operation Range  
Point the Remote Control at the Remote Sensor  
(R03/AAA size) batteries with 3 and  
and press the buttons.  
# aligned correctly.  
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the  
Remote Sensor.  
Do not mix old and new batteries and never  
mix different types of batteries such as stan-  
dard, alkaline, etc.  
Angle:  
About 30° in each direction of the front of  
the Remote Sensor.  
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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 format-  
ted in VR mode and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with  
CPRM.  
Copyright  
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 COMPAT-  
IBLE 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 DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR  
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.  
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Front Panel  
a
b
c
d
TIMER/TIMER LINK  
e
f g h i j  
k
l
m n  
o
p
The DVD deck is selected.  
a
b
c
d
e
f
Disc Tray (DVD deck)  
Insert a disc here.  
DVD  
Lights when the Recorder is in playing mode  
or flashes when search mode.  
Z OPEN/CLOSE  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
The VCR deck is selected.  
VCR  
Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)  
Insert a video cassette here.  
Indicates when the recorder is in timer  
recording or a timer recording is  
programmed.  
This indicator will flash when the unit is set  
to standby mode for Timer-Link recording.  
Z EJECT  
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.  
STANDBY/ON (1/`)  
Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.  
A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.  
N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)  
Starts playback.  
Pause playback or recording temporarily,  
press again to exit pause mode.  
The Recorder is recording.  
REC  
PM  
Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)  
Indicates total playing time,  
elapsed time, remaining time  
or current deck status  
g
h
x (STOP)  
Stops playback  
(Playback, Pause, etc).  
z (REC)  
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the  
recording time. Press z (REC) for more than 3  
seconds to set the unit to standby mode for  
Timer-Link recording.  
l
m
Remote Sensor  
Point the recorder Remote Control here.  
DVD/VCR  
Toggles control between the DVD deck and the  
VCR deck.  
i
j
m/M (BACKWARD / FORWARD)  
-
DVD: Search backward or forward.  
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP  
mode, for fast reverse/ forward picture search.  
n
OUTPUT STATUS  
Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COM-  
PONENT OUTPUT jacks.  
- HDMI: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i  
- COMPONENT: 480p, 480i  
DUBBING  
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).  
DVD B VCR  
or  
DVD b VCR  
Lights when recorder is dubbing.  
o
p
DV IN  
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.  
k
Display window  
Shows the current status of the Recorder.  
AV IN 2 (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right))  
Connect the audio/video output of an external  
source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,  
Camcorder, etc.).  
Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck.  
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Remote Control  
TV  
ENTER ()  
Confirms menu selections.  
Skips 30 seconds forward during  
playback.  
AUX  
Changes the input to use for recording  
(AV1, AV2, or DV IN).  
DISPLAY  
Accesses On-Screen Display.  
Displays information of current status.  
RETURN (O)  
Removes the menu.  
0-9 numerical buttons  
Selects numbered options in a menu.  
a
JVC TV Control Buttons  
- TV STANDBY/ON: Turns the TV  
on or off.  
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
d
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
- INPUT: Selects the TV’s source.  
- CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel.  
- VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.  
AUDIO  
Selects an audio language or an audio  
channel.  
b
c
SUBTITLE  
Selects a subtitle language.  
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
b
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
ZOOM  
Enlarges DVD video image.  
BACKWARD / FORWARD  
(m/M)  
CHAPTER  
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/  
recording.  
-
DVD: Search backward or forward.  
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape  
during the STOP mode, for fast  
reverse/forward picture search.  
z REC  
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to  
set the recording time.  
SKIP (. / >)  
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to  
beginning of current chapter or track or  
go to previous chapter or track.  
REC MODE  
Selects the recording mode:  
- DVD: SP, LP, EP or XP.  
- VCR: SP or SLP.  
d
PAUSE/STEP (X)  
Pause playback or recording  
temporarily.  
Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame  
playback.  
TITLE  
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if  
available.  
THUMBNAIL  
PLAY (N)  
Starts playback.  
Selects a thumbnail picture for the  
current title for use in the Title List  
menu.  
DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
STOP (x)  
Stops playback or recording.  
RM-SDR107U  
PLAY MODE  
Selects play mode.  
MARKER  
Marks any point during playback.  
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
c
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
SEARCH  
Displays Marker Search menu.  
HOME  
Accesses or removes the HOME  
menu.  
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
a
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
CLEAR  
Removes a mark on the Marker  
Search menu.  
DUBBING  
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to  
DVD).  
STANDBY/ON (1/`)  
Turns Recorder ON and OFF.  
DVD  
Select the Recorder’s function mode to  
DVD.  
DISC MENU/LIST  
Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title  
List or Playlist menu.  
TRACKING (v/V)  
Adjusts manually the tape’s picture  
onscreen.  
*
This button is not available.  
VCR  
Select the Recorder’s function mode to  
VCR.  
b B v V (left/right/up/down)  
Selects menu options.  
EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z)  
- Opens and closes the disc tray.  
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.  
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Rear Panel  
a
b
c
d
e
f g  
h
i
a
b
c
OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)  
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.  
f
g
h
COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)  
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.  
COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR)  
Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs  
S-VIDEO OUTPUT  
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.  
INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))  
Connect the audio/video output of an external  
source (Cable/Satellite box, Audio system,  
TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).  
AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)  
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio  
inputs.  
i
VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)  
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.  
d
e
HDMI OUTPUT  
HDMI output providing a high quality interface  
for digital audio and video.  
AC Power Cord  
Plug into the power source.  
Caution:  
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.  
Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.  
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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 informa-  
tion.  
Component Video connection  
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”  
television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s  
progressive scan output for the highest video resolu-  
tion possible.  
Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks on the  
Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV  
using an optional Y PB PR cable (C).  
Notes:  
Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV  
and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.  
Notes:  
Set the resolution to 480p using OUTPUT STATUS but-  
ton on the front panel for progressive signal.  
Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to  
the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.  
Progressive Scan does not work with the Video or S-  
Video connections.  
Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The  
DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection  
system.  
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format,  
the picture will appear scrambled.  
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.  
If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEO  
OUTPUT, S-VIDEO OUTPUT and COMPONENT OUT-  
PUT connections are not available.  
Audio connection  
Connections to your TV  
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on  
the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV  
using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2).  
Make one of the following connections, depending on  
the capabilities of your TV.  
Rear of TV  
Video connection  
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
INPUT  
Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder to  
the video in jack on the TV using the video cable  
supplied (V).  
R
L
Y
Pr  
Pb  
Note:  
C
A2  
S
If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to  
VIDEO.  
Rear of Recorder  
S-Video connection  
Connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder  
to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional S-  
Video cable (S).  
V
A1  
Rear of TV  
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HDMI compatible TV  
HDMI connection  
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it  
to this recorder using a HDMI cable.  
HDMI  
1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder  
to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV  
or monitor (H).  
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 sam-  
pling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48  
kHz] on the setup menu (See page 19). When this  
choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any  
96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode  
them.  
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced,  
or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel  
surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncom-  
pressed 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.  
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 19).  
• If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the  
[DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page  
19). 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.  
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.  
(Type A)  
If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check  
the HDMI cable.  
Not all HDCP-compatible  
- 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.  
Tip:  
When you use HDMI connection, you can change the  
resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI out-  
put using OUTPUT STATUS button on the front panel.  
Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work  
with this recorder.  
- It’s impossible copy protected-DVD title’s play-  
back in non-HDCP devices.  
Caution:  
Changing the resolution when the recorder is connect-  
ed with HDMI connector may result in malfunctions. To  
solve the problem, turn off the recorder and then turn  
it on again.  
If your TV does not accept your resolution setting,  
abnormal picture appears on the screen.  
Please read TV’s owner’s manual then set the resolu-  
tion that your TV can accept.  
For best performance, directly connect the HDMI  
output to an HDMI input on your TV. If connecting  
to some device other than a TV or monitor, such  
as a home theater receiver with an HDMI input,  
check the following to make sure the HDMI signal  
will be received correctly:  
-
Check the operating instructions of the con-  
nected device to make sure that the HDMI  
input of the device complies with HDMI-HDCP  
specifications.  
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 pro-  
tect digital content transmitted and received.  
-
Check that the HDMI setup menu of any non-  
display device is set to “pass-through” so that  
HDMI signals received are not changed in any  
way (such as changing the video or audio for-  
mat).  
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Connection to an Amplifier  
Rear of Recorder  
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two  
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro  
Logic  
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT 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 chan-  
nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv-  
er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby  
Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)  
1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the  
corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an  
optional digital (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) audio  
cable.  
O
X
A
2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital  
output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 19).  
Digital Multi-channel sound  
L
R
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL INPUT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL INPUT  
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.  
AUDIO INPUT  
Amplifier (Receiver)  
Caution:  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital  
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio  
stream is selected.  
Notes:  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered  
trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
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 connec-  
tion 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 on-  
screen 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 digi-  
tal audio outputs.  
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Connecting a Digital Camcorder  
Cable/Satellite box  
Connection to unit  
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.  
To use Timer-Link Recording, connect the INPUT1  
jacks on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your  
Cable/Satellite box, using the optional audio/video  
cables. (Refer to page 34 for “Timer-Link Recording”.)  
Notes:  
This jack is for connection to DV equipment only.  
It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-  
VHS video decks.  
Cable/Satellite box  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a  
contents of the connected digital camcorder may  
result in malfunction.  
DV Digital Camcorder  
DV  
IN/OUT  
Rear of the unit  
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)  
Recorder  
Connections to  
Front of Recorder  
Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the  
Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces-  
sory component, using the optional audio/video  
cables. (Refer to page 33 for [Recording from  
External Components].)  
Front of Recorder  
Rear of Recorder  
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Initial Setup Wizard  
Using the Home Menu  
After the STANDBY/ON is pressed for the first time to  
turn on the unit or after factory setting (See page 18),  
the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language  
and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete.  
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.  
1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup  
menu and information display then press ENTER.  
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.  
2. Enter the necessary information for year, date and  
time.  
TV  
Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record List]  
menu. (See page 35)  
Movie  
VCR: Plays back Video tape.  
DISC:  
-
-
Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc  
(page 38)  
Plays back DVD-Video disc (pages 25-26).  
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.  
Photo (See page 30-31)  
DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.  
Press ENTER to confirm your setting.  
Music (See page 29)  
3. Press ENTER to exit the menu.  
DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc.  
Easy Menu  
Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu.  
Disc Manager: Displays Disc Setup menu.  
Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu.  
DV Input: Displays DV Input mode.  
Note:  
You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the  
[Factory Set] in the setup menu.(see page 18).  
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Initial Settings  
General Settings  
In this menu system, there are several ways to cus-  
tomize 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.  
Clock Set  
You can set the clock.  
1. Select the [Clock Set] option then B.  
2. Enter the necessary information for year, date  
and time.  
b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the  
previous or next column.  
3. Use v / V to select the desired option.  
v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the  
current cursor position.  
4. While the desired item is selected, press B to  
move to the second level.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.  
5. Use v / V to select the second desired option.  
TV Aspect  
6. Press B to move to the third level.  
[4:3 Letter Box]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV  
is connected. Displays theatrical images with  
masking bars above and below the picture.  
7. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press  
ENTER to confirm your selection.  
Some items require additional steps.  
[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.  
8. Press RETURN (O) or HOME to exit the Setup  
menu.  
[16:9 Wide]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is con-  
nected.  
Note:  
Press b to go back to the previous level.  
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 17.  
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Language Settings  
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.  
Display Menu  
Select a language for the Setup menu and  
information display.  
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG  
[Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier or  
other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or  
MPEG decoder.  
Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle  
[Original]: Refers to the original language in  
which the disc was recorded.  
[Others]: To select another language, press num-  
ber buttons then ENTER to enter the  
corresponding 4-digit number according to the  
language code list in the reference chapter (see  
page 46). If you enter the wrong language code,  
press CLEAR.  
[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when  
connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifi-  
er. 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  
OUTPUT jack.  
[OFF] (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle.  
Note:  
The appearance of Audio and Subtitle not only  
depended on the setting of Home Menu when  
play a DVD disc; it depends on what languages of  
audio and subtitle were pre-recorded in the disc  
also.  
Sampling Freq. (Frequency)  
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of han-  
dling 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.  
For some of DVD movies, the audio cannot be  
changed by set the Home Menu, but you have to  
access the DVD disc menu with ‘Disc menu/list’  
button (on remote control) to change the language  
of audio.  
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 presen-  
tation 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 los-  
ing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.  
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Recording Settings  
Disc Settings  
Disc Record Mode  
Initialize  
You can set the picture quality for recording;  
XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality),  
LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality)  
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 [Disc Record Mode] option then press  
B.  
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.  
1. Select the [Initialize] option then press B.  
[Start] icon is highlighted.  
VCR Record Mode  
2. Press ENTER.  
You can set the picture quality for VCR recording;  
SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play).  
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.  
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 shoot-  
ing; 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.  
Caution:  
If you want to change the disc format, everything  
recorded on the disc will be erased.  
Auto Chapter  
During recording, chapter markers are added auto-  
matically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to  
5 minutes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chap-  
ter marking, select [None].  
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Finalize  
Disc Protect  
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the  
disc can be played on a regular DVD player or com-  
puter 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.  
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, or overwrit-  
ing of existing recordings. Allows regular record-  
ing.  
Caution  
DVD+R: Prevents editing or erasing of existing  
recordings. Allows regular recording.  
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.  
DVD-RW (VR mode): Prevents editing, erasing,  
and regular recording.  
Notes:  
1. Select the [Finalize] option then press B.  
Disc Protect is not compatible with DVD-RW discs in  
Video mode or DVD-R discs.  
2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected.  
Finalize menu appears.  
If you need to unlock a disc to make edits, select [OFF].  
3. Select [OK] then press ENTER.  
The Recorder starts finalizing the disc.  
PBC  
PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special  
menus and navigation features that are available on  
some Video CDs.  
Note:  
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.  
[ON]: Video CDs are played according to the PBC, if  
available.  
[OFF]:Video CDs are played the same way as Audio  
CDs.  
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 re-  
record onto the disc.  
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.  
You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R disc.  
If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not  
available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].  
Set [AutoPlay] to [ON] or [OFF].  
DivX Registration Code  
DivX  
Disc Label  
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  
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.  
1. Select [About DivX(R)] option then press B.  
The Disc label can be up to 32 characters long.  
2. Press ENTER while [Enter] is selected and the  
registration code will appear.  
For discs formatted on a different Recorder, you  
will see only a limited character set.  
3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the  
videos from Divx® VOD service at  
1. Select the [Disc Label] option then press B.  
[Edit] icon is highlighted.  
download the video onto a disc for playback on  
this unit.  
2. Press ENTER.  
Keyboard menu appears.  
To enter characters, see page 42.  
Note:  
All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only  
be played back on this unit.  
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Displaying Disc Information  
on-screen  
General Explanation of  
On-Screen Display  
You can display various information about the disc or  
tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed  
using the menu.  
Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only  
limited operation during playback. When this occurs,  
is displayed, action prohibited or not available.  
1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.  
Example: DVD-RW in VR mode  
Displaying Information While  
Watching AV input source  
While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/  
remove the information displayed on-screen.  
e.g., when DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted.  
2. Press DISPLAY once again to show various  
playback information.  
Indicates disc name and format.  
Indicates input  
source.  
The items displayed differ depending on the disc  
type or playing status.  
Indicates the record mode,  
free space, and elapsed time  
progress bar.  
Indicates current date and time.  
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.  
Indicates operational mode of the recorder.  
[Title]: Current title number/total number of  
titles (page 25, 26)  
[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total  
number of chapters (page 25)  
[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 27)  
[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD  
VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 26)  
[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 25)  
[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles  
(page 27)  
[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 27)  
Note:  
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen dis-  
play disappears.  
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Playback  
Remote Control Function  
Remote Control A/B/C/D Code  
Switching  
Playing a Tape  
1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck.  
2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.  
The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC  
video units independently. Each of the units can  
respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The  
remote control is preset to send C code signals  
because your unit is initially set to respond to C code  
signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to A,  
B or D code signals.  
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 STANDBY/ON once.  
3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.  
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the  
unit starts playback automatically.  
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+
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.  
B/``  
STANDBY/ON (1/&)  
TV  
Note:  
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)  
Number 1-4  
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.  
STOP (x)  
Playing a DVD  
ENTER ()  
1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck.  
2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc  
tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the  
playback side down.  
3. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the  
tray. Playback starts automatically. If playback  
does not start, press PLAY (N) or Starts play-  
back using HOME menu.  
DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
RM-SDR107U  
1. Press STANDBY/ON (1/&) on the unit to turn off the  
4. To stop the playback, press STOP (x).  
The unit records the stopped point, depending on  
unit with no video tape inserted.  
2. Press the number key “1” for A, “2” for B, “3” for C or  
“4” for D while pressing ENTER () down on the  
remote control.  
the disc. “Xx” 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.  
3. Press N/`` on the unit for over 5 seconds while the  
unit is turned off. The current code appears on the  
display window.  
5. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the  
disc.  
4. Press STOP (x) on the remote control, the current  
code on the display window changes to new code  
and blinks for approximately 10 seconds.  
Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc  
tray or press STANDBY/ON (1/&), the disc tray  
closes automatically and unit turns off.  
5. The new code setup on unit and remote is done.  
Note:  
If you change the batteries of the Remote Control with  
A, B or D code, the remote control code is set to C  
automatically. In this case, you should reset the remote  
control code described above.  
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VCR Playback Options  
Buttons  
Operations  
EJECT (Z)  
PAUSE (X)  
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.  
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 or in Play mode.  
TRACKING (+/-)  
AUDIO  
Manually reduces noise on the screen during tape playback. Tracking is set  
automatically when a tape is inserted.  
Sets tape audio to HIFI, LEFT, RIGHT or NORMAL.  
Use b/B buttons to select tape audio you want.  
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DVD or Video CD Playback Features  
Discs  
Buttons  
Operations  
OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray.  
All Discs  
PAUSE (X)  
Pause playback.  
All Discs  
Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.  
You can also use b / B to step backward and forward  
while in Pause mode.  
DVD ALL VCD  
DVD ALL VCD DivX  
ACD  
BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M)  
During playback, press repeatedly to select the required  
scan speed.  
- DVD; 5 steps,  
- Video CD, DivX, Audio CD; 3 steps  
DVD ALL VCD  
In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD  
(M) for slow motion playback.  
- DVD; 4 steps,  
- Video CD; 3 steps  
This function is forward only for Video CD.  
SKIP (. / >)  
Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback to select DVD ALL VCD DivX  
the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the  
ACD MP3 WMA  
current chapter/track.  
Press SKIP (.) twice in quick successions to step back  
to the previous chapter/track.  
To go directly to any chapter/track during  
playback, press DISPLAY twice and use v / V to select  
the chapter or track (for Video CD) icon. Input the  
chapter/track number or use b / B.  
On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF]  
in the Setup menu to use this function (See page 21).  
On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the  
track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during  
playback.  
ZOOM  
TITLE  
Enlarge the video image.  
DVD ALL  
(x1 size x2 size x4 size x1 size (normal size))  
You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V  
buttons.  
If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears  
on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.  
DVD +RW  
+R  
DVD DivX  
DVD DivX  
DISC MENU/LIST  
SUBTITLE  
The disc menu appears on the screen.  
During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B  
repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.  
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DVD or Video CD Playback Features (Continued)  
Buttons  
Operations  
Discs  
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.  
DVD ALL VCD ACD  
Karaoke DVD  
[CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter.  
[TITLE]: Repeats the current title.  
DVD ALL  
DVD ALL Karaoke DVD  
VR  
VCD ACD -RW  
[ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks.  
[Track]: Repeats the current track.  
[RANDOM]: Random playback  
VCD ACD MP3 WMA  
VCD Karaoke DVD  
MP3 WMA  
[Folder]: Repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.  
[OFF]: Does not play repeatedly.  
DVD ALL  
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, audio track or encoding method.  
DVD DivX  
Note:  
Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS sound-  
tracks. 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 15 for connection details.  
Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback  
to hear a different audio channel.  
DVD ALL VCD  
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Camera Angle DVD  
Special Playback Options  
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.  
If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCD  
In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.  
DVD  
Use the b B v V buttons 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.  
Tip:  
The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when  
alternate angles are available.  
VCD  
Use the number buttons to select the track you want  
to view and press RETURN to return to the menu  
screen. Menu settings and operating procedures may  
differ. Follow the instructions on each menu screen.  
You may also set PBC to [OFF] (See page 21).  
3D Surround DVD ALL VCD DivX  
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 multi-  
channel audio from a home theater system.  
Time Search DVD ALL DivX  
1. Press DISPLAY twice then use v / V to select the  
sound icon. Then, use b / B to select [3D SUR.].  
To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:  
2. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select  
[NORMAL].  
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.  
Last Scene Memory DVD  
3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes,  
and seconds from left to right. If you enter the  
This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last  
disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memo-  
ry 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.  
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.  
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.  
Marker Search DVD ALL VCD  
To enter a Marker  
Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is  
erased once a different DVD title is played.  
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.  
Finding Locations on a Disc VCD  
You can directly access any point on a video CD  
using this function within 95% of progress bar while  
playing. This function will not work if any bookmarks  
have been set.  
To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene  
1. During disc playback, press SEARCH.  
The marker search menu appears on the screen.  
1. Press SEARCH during playback.  
The progress bar appears on the TV screen.  
2. Use b/B/v/V to select a marker scene that you  
want to recall or clear.  
2. Use b / B to find the desired starting position for  
playback.  
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.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm the selected position.  
Playback starts from the selected position.  
4. To remove the Marker Search menu,  
press RETURN (O).  
Note:  
This function works only when no marker is  
memorized.  
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Movie List menu options  
Playing a DivX Movie File  
1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie  
List] menu then press ENTER.  
[Movie List] menu options appear.  
The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX  
files, read “DivX file requirement” on right.  
2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press  
ENTER.  
1. Press HOME.  
2. Select [Movie] option.  
[Play] Start playback the selected title.  
[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the  
folder appears  
3. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then  
press ENTER.  
The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen.  
DivX file requirement  
Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel  
DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divx”  
Playable DivX subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”,  
“.sub (Micro DVD format only)”,  
“.txt (Micro DVD format only)”  
Playable Codec format: “DIV3”, “MP43”, “DIVX”,  
“DX50”  
4. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER.  
A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a  
file list and want to return to the Folder list, use  
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), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA)  
the v / V buttons on the remote to highlight  
and press ENTER.  
5. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to  
highlight a file and press PLAY (N).  
You can use variable playback functions. Refer to  
pages 25-26.  
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)  
6. Press STOP to stop the playback. The [Movie  
List] menu appears.  
Notes on DivX format  
If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97  
frames per second, this unit may not operate nor-  
mally.  
If the video and audio structure of recorded file is  
not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.  
If there is impossible code to express in the DivX  
file name, it may be displayed as “_” mark.  
If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit supports  
only 1-point of the record level.  
Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle  
If the subtitle does not display properly, please follow  
the steps below.  
1. Press PAUSE/STEP 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.  
GMC?  
*
GMC is the acronym for Global Motion  
Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in  
MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like  
DivX, have this option.  
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usu-  
ally called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.  
4. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.  
Note:  
The DivX subtitle file name has to be identified with  
the DivX file name to display by this unit.  
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Music List menu options  
Playing an Audio CD or  
MP3/WMA files  
1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the  
[Music List] menu then press ENTER.  
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 [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.  
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.  
[Random] Start or stop random playback.  
Example) Audio CD  
Random  
3. Use v/V to select a track or file then press  
PLAY (N). Playback starts.  
1. Press v / V to select a file then press ENTER.  
The menu options appear.  
You can use variable playback functions. Refer to  
pages 25-26.  
2. Press v / V to select [Random] option then press  
ENTER.  
4. To stop playback at any time, press STOP (x).  
The unit automatically begins random playback  
and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.  
Tips:  
3. To return to normal playback, select [Random]  
option again then press ENTER.  
You can view TV channel or video input source by  
pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the  
[Music List] menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.  
Tip:  
Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3  
file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [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.  
By pressing SKIP ./> during Random play-  
back, the unit selects another track and resumes  
Random playback.  
On CDs, DVDs with mixed content (Audio tracks,  
MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can select between  
the [Music List] menu and [Photo List] menu by pressing  
TITLE repeatedly.  
MP3/WMA audio file requirement  
File extensions  
“.mp3”, “.wma”.  
If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder  
Sampling frequency:  
within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)  
list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to  
return to the previous menu screen.  
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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Photo List menu options  
Viewing a JPEG files  
1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER.  
The menu options appear.  
This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG  
recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 31.  
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 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.  
2. Use v / V to select option and press ENTER.  
[Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.  
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.  
Still picture  
Use PAUSE/STEP (X) while viewing slide show 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  
Press ENTER to make this menu appear or disappear.  
Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
4. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP (x).  
Notes:  
If the icon displays in the [Photo List] 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 List] 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 with mixed content (Audio tracks,  
MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can select between  
the [Music List] menu and [Photo List] menu by pressing  
TITLE repeatedly.  
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View Slide Shows  
Photo file requirement  
1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List]  
menu.  
File extensions  
“.jpg”  
2. Press ENTER.  
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)  
3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options.  
Notes on JPEG file  
Progressive and lossless compression JPEG  
image files are not supported.  
Depending on the size and number of the JPEG  
files, it may take several minutes to read the con-  
tents of the media.  
[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 List] menu.  
Tips:  
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.  
Use the CLEAR button to select all files, or cancel all  
marked files.  
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Recording  
About DVD recording  
The displayed times for recording and time  
remaining may not always add up to exactly the  
length of the disc.  
Notes:  
The recording time available may decrease if you  
heavily edit a disc.  
This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW  
discs.  
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  
20 (Initialize) for how to do this.  
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 intermis-  
sion) that may arise from malfunction of this  
recorder (not recording/editing as intended).  
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 or  
DVD+RW disc, recording time available will only  
increase if you erase the last title recorded on the  
disc.  
Disc types and recording formats, modes,  
and settings  
When using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode,  
recording time available will increase if you erase  
any title recorded on the disc.  
This recorder can play many different kinds of DVD  
discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW,  
DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R discs. The disc format for  
DVD-R, 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 DVD-  
R, 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 for-  
mat. If the disc format is Video Recording format,  
then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc for-  
mat 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 record-  
ing and determine the picture quality and how much  
space the recording will take up 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 exe-  
cute the Menu-making operation to update the new  
title and editing when removing the disc from the  
recorder.  
Recording time and picture  
quality  
There are four preset recording quality modes:  
XP – Highest quality setting, gives about  
1 hour 20 minutes of recording time on a DVD  
(4.7GB).  
SP Default quality, sufficient for most applications,  
gives about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
LP – Slightly lower video quality, gives about 4  
hour of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).  
EP – Low video quality, gives about 6 hour of  
recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
Notes for recording  
The recording times shown are not exact  
because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video  
compression. This means that the exact record-  
ing time will depend on the material being record-  
ed.  
When recording, 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.  
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DVD: Each subsequent press increases the  
recording time by 10 minutes.  
Basic Recording  
(One-Touch Recording)  
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.  
You can record from an external component, such as  
a TV, 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 16.  
Checking the Recording Time  
Press z REC or DISPLAY once to check the record-  
ing time. The recalled setting will automatically return  
to the TV screen for a moment.  
2. Press AUX repeatedly to select the external input  
to record from.  
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the dis-  
play window.  
AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back  
panel.  
AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front  
panel.  
To Extend the Recording Time  
DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.  
The recording time can be extended anytime by  
pressing z REC.  
3. Load a recordable disc or tape.  
Each subsequent press increases the recording time  
by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).  
4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing  
REC MODE repeatedly.  
DVD: XP, SP, LP or EP.  
VCR: SP or SLP  
To Pause the Recording  
5. Press z REC once to start recording.  
The REC indicator lights in the display window.  
1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the recording.  
2. When you want to continue recording, press  
PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.  
6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.  
Notes:  
Notes:  
Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio  
are as you want them. See page 20.  
If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer  
Recording, it will be canceled.  
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.  
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.  
Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or  
the disc is full.  
Simultaneous Play and  
Record  
To record for a fixed length of time, see [Instant  
Timer Recording] on this page.  
When unit is on any external inputs mode (AV1,  
AV2 and DV) the CH +/- buttons don’t work, press  
AUX (on remote) repeatedly to select the TV  
mode, and then select the TV channels.  
You can play a DVD during the VCR recording, press  
DVD to change DVD mode and perform the DVD  
playback.  
Notes:  
Instant Timer Recording  
You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at  
the same time.  
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a  
recording easily of a preset length without using the  
program timer.  
You cannot 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.  
1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown above (Basic  
Recording from External Components).  
2. Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording  
time length. Recording starts after the first press.  
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The external timer record will be set to off  
automatically when:  
- There is no recordable tape.  
- STOP or PAUSE button is pressed while  
external timer recording.  
Timer-Link Recording  
(External Timer Recording)  
- The power of this unit is ON in the external  
timer record standby mode.  
If the external device such as Cable/Satellite box that  
is connected to this unit has the timer reservation  
function, this unit can record the input signal from  
external device via the timer INPUT 1 jack.  
- When you press the z (REC) for more than  
3 seconds again in the external timer record  
standby mode.  
1. Connect the INPUT 1 input jacks on this unit to  
the VIDEO AUDIO(L/R) jack on the external  
device using the audio/video cables.  
Program Priority  
If the recording time of this unit and the external  
device are overlap:  
The earlier program takes priority. When the earlier  
program finishes, the later program starts.  
2. Set the timer reservation setting of the external  
device.  
3. Turn off the external device.  
Timer Link record  
4. Insert a recordable disc or video cassette with the  
safety tab intact to this unit. Select the recording  
speed with remote.  
Timer Record of this unit  
5. Press z (REC) for more than 3 seconds on the  
front panel when the unit power is off.  
The " " mark will flashes on the display window.  
This unit is set to standby mode for Timer-Link  
recording.  
Notes:  
If the power of the external device is on by the  
timer reservation setting, this unit detects the  
signals of external device and start the  
recording automatically.  
If the power of the external device is off during  
external timer recording, this unit will be stop  
the external timer recording and turns off the  
power automatically.  
If the power of the external device is on again,  
this unit will be start the external timer record-  
ing again.  
Press STOP (x) to stop recording intentionally  
while external timer recording is in progress.  
The external timer record is available only for  
the device that is connected with INPUT 1 jack  
on this unit.  
Your external device such as Cable/Satellite  
box might keep running Audio/Video signals  
through the OUTPUT jack, even if the unit is  
powered off. If so, Timer-Link recording  
doesn’t work.  
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If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer record-  
ing ends, the unit will not automatically power off.  
Timer Recording  
There is a short delay when a timer recording fin-  
ishes 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.  
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.  
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.  
3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER.  
The Timer Record menu will appear.  
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] menu, then press  
CLEAR and select [OK] then press ENTER.  
[Media] – Choose a media (DVD or VCR).  
[INPUT] – Choose one of the external inputs  
from which to record (AV1 or AV2).  
Timer Recording Troubleshooting  
[Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in  
advance, or select a daily or weekly program.  
Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not  
record when:  
[Start Time] – Set the recording start time.  
[End Time] – Set the recording end time.  
There is no disc (or tape) loaded.  
A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded.  
[Mode] – Choose a record mode.  
DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP or AT (Auto)  
VCR: SP, SLP or AT (Auto)  
AT(Auto) mode determines how much time is avail-  
able on the disc or tape and switches record mode,  
if necessary, to complete recording the program.  
Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu  
(see page 21).  
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:  
4. Enter the necessary information for your timer  
recording(s).  
A recording is already underway.  
b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right  
v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the  
current cursor position.  
The time you’re trying to set has already  
passed.  
There are already 16 timer programs set.  
Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer  
Record List] menu.  
If two or more timer programs overlap:  
The earlier program takes priority.  
5. Press ENTER to save the program.  
When the earlier program finishes, the later  
program starts.  
6. Press RETURN (O) to exit the [Timer Record  
List] menu.  
If two programs are set to start at exactly the  
same time, the program entered first takes  
priority.  
Notes:  
You must insert a recordable disc or tape.  
The Timer indicator lights on the front panel  
display.  
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.  
The Recorder will automatically power off when  
the Timer Recording ends.  
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Dubbing from DVD to VCR  
Dubbing from VCR to DVD  
You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape  
using the DUBBING button.  
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 VHS videotape into the VCR deck.  
1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and  
close the disc tray.  
2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck  
and close the disc tray.  
2. Insert the VHS video tape you wish to copy into  
the VCR deck.  
3. Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the remote  
control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel.  
3. Select VCR mode by pressing VCR on the remote  
control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel.  
4. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which  
you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF,  
REW and PAUSE functions.  
4. 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.  
For best results, pause playback at the point from  
which you want to record.  
5. Press the DUBBING button.  
The Dubbing menu appears.  
5. Press the DUBBING button.  
The Dubbing menu appears.  
6. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record  
Rec. Mode: SP or SLP (3 times SP).  
6. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record  
Rec. Mode: XP, SP, LP or EP.  
7. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING  
to start copying.  
7. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING  
to start copying.  
8. 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.  
8. To stop dubbing at any other time,  
press STOP (x).  
Dubbing will stop automatically when the VHS  
tape ends.  
Note:  
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.  
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:  
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.  
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 posi-  
tion using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The  
VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume  
Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.  
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You cannot record date and time information from  
a DV cassette.  
Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a  
contents of the connected digital camcorder may  
result in malfunction.  
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).  
1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to  
the front panel DV IN jack. See page 16.  
2. Press AUX repeatedly to select the DV input.  
3. 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, FOR-  
WARD and PAUSE functions.  
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 12-  
bit/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 20).  
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.  
4. 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.  
Note:  
When ‘Not connected to camcorder’ shows on the TV  
screen, the PLAY & RECORD functions won’t work.  
To resume these functions, press AUX to get out of  
DV input mode.  
Note:  
Connect the DV cable after turnning the  
camcorder off.  
The unit may not acknowledge the camcorder  
depending on the kinds. In this case, you may  
have it acknowledged by switching the unit off,  
and then on.  
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.  
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 20).  
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.  
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.  
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Editing  
Title List and Chapter List  
Menu Overview  
1 2  
3
4
5
6 7  
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.  
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.  
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.  
• [Search]  
- [Chapter] ; Displays Chapter List of the Title.  
- [Time] ; Search time for you want start point  
of the title .  
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 the Title  
Thumbnails] on page 39.)  
• [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 41)  
• [Move] Moves chapter position on [Chapter List -  
Playlist] menu (page 43).  
• [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or  
deleting of the title.(page 43).  
• [Edit] Edits or Deletes a part of the title.  
- [Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 42).  
- [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 41).  
- [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 44).  
- [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or  
chapter. (page 43)  
• [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist.  
(page 40)  
• [Dubbing] Dubs the title to VCR (page 36).  
• [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.  
• [Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one  
(page 44).  
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.  
• [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title includ-  
ing 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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Adding Chapter Markers  
VR Mode: Original and  
Playlist Editing  
VR  
-RW  
+RW  
+R  
You can create chapters within a title by inserting  
chapter marks at the desired points.  
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 exact-  
ly 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.  
Note:  
Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals  
automatically. You can change this interval from the  
Initial Setup menu (see [Auto Chapter] on page 20).  
During recording or playing back, at the point you  
want to start a new chapter, press CHAPTER.  
A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.  
Changing the Title Thumbnails  
Caution:  
VR  
-RW  
+RW  
+R  
When editing using the Delete, Add and Move func-  
tions, 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 momen-  
tary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.  
Each title displayed in the Title List menu is repre-  
sented 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.  
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.  
VR  
-RW  
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.  
About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’  
VR  
-RW  
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.  
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Making a New Playlist  
VR  
-RW  
Adding Additional Title /  
Chapters to the Playlist  
VR  
-RW  
Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to  
the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or  
chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits  
you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or  
Playlist title/chapter] on page 41).  
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 LIST-  
Original] 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.  
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.  
2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu  
options then press B.  
You can add up to 999 chapters to one disc.  
1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-  
Original] 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. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already regis-  
tered 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.  
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.  
5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or DISC MENU/LIST  
to go back to the [Title List-Original] menu.  
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VR  
-RW  
Deleting an Original or  
Playlist Title/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.  
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.  
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.  
2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press  
ENTER.  
[Edit] menu appears on the TV screen.  
Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)  
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.  
3. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to  
find the starting point.  
Example: Title List (DVD-VR)  
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 play, 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.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm.  
The confirm message for deleting will appear.  
7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press  
ENTER.  
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.  
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.  
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the  
menu.  
Notes:  
6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.  
It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than  
3 seconds long.  
Notes:  
If you select [Cancel] then press ENTER, the Recorder  
will go to previous option and into Pause mode.  
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.  
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Notes:  
Naming a Title  
Names can be up to 32 characters long.  
You can name the titles.  
For discs formatted on a different recorder, you  
will see only a limited character set.  
1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List  
menu, then press ENTER.  
When recording on DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD+R  
discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD  
player only after finalization.  
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.  
Time 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. 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.  
End time  
Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the  
Keyboard menu.  
Current picture  
Selected time  
Remote Control buttons for entering a name  
PLAY (N): Inserts a space at the cursor posi-  
tion.  
Selected point  
Start time  
PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to  
the right of the cursor position.  
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.  
SKIP (. / >): Moves the cursor left or  
right.  
STOP (x), CLEAR: Deletes the character to  
the left of the cursor position.  
4. Press ENTER to start selected point.  
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.  
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Tip:  
Moving a Playlist Chapter  
VR  
-RW  
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.  
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.  
Protect a Title  
VR  
+RW  
+R  
-RW  
1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist  
menu.  
Use this function to protect against accidental record-  
ing, editing or deleting of the title.  
2. Press ENTER.  
The menu options appears on the left side of the  
menu.  
1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the [TITLE  
LIST] menu.  
3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist  
options then press ENTER.  
2. Use v V b B to 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-VR)  
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.  
4. Press ENTER to confirm.  
The lock mark will appears on the title’s  
thumbnail.  
Hide a Chapter/Title  
+R  
+RW  
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.  
You can skip playing chapters or titles without delet-  
ing from the disc.  
1. Use v V b B to 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.  
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Divide One Title Into Two  
+RW  
Combining Two Chapters  
VR  
-RW  
+RW  
+R  
Into One  
Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters  
into one.  
Use this command to split a title up into two new  
titles.  
1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second  
chapter of the two chapters you want to combine  
then press ENTER  
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.  
The menu options appears on the left side of the  
screen.  
2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option.  
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)  
2. Use v / V to select [Combine] option.  
The combine indicator appears between the two  
chapters you want to combine.  
Example: Title List (DVD-VR)  
3. Press ENTER.  
[Edit (Divide)] menu appears.  
Current picture  
3. Press ENTER to combine the chapters.  
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 to continue to combine from  
the menu.  
The first title’s  
thumbnail  
5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.  
Notes:  
This function cannot operate listed as below;  
The second  
title’s thumbnail  
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.  
4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to  
find the point you want to divide the title.  
If two chapters created from different titles.  
If two chapters created by moving an order from an  
original title.  
5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the  
point.  
To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then  
press ENTER. Repeat from step 4.  
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:  
The diving point may not be selected if the point is  
less than 3 seconds long.  
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2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop  
mode.  
Title List menu will appear as shown below.  
Overwriting Recording +RW  
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  
(AV1-2).  
2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE  
LIST menu.  
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 Your Recordings on  
Other DVD Players  
(Finalizing a Disc)  
3. Use v V b B to 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.  
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.  
5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording.  
The new title is created and updated menu is dis-  
played.  
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 over-  
written. But if next title is protected, the over-  
writing stops at the starting point of the title.  
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in place  
so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD play-  
er 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.  
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.  
To finalize a disc, refer to [Finalize] on page 21.  
Notes:  
Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD  
players.  
Viewing Title List menu  
displayed on other DVD  
Recorders or Players  
The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc is com-  
patible 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.)  
+RW  
+R  
You can view the Title List menu displayed on the  
other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW  
or DVD+R discs.  
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.  
1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.  
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Reference  
Language Code List  
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.  
Language  
Abkhazian  
Afar  
Afrikaans  
Albanian  
Ameharic  
Arabic  
Armenian  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Basque  
Code  
6566  
6565  
6570  
8381  
6577  
6582  
7289  
6583  
6588  
6590  
6665  
6985  
6678  
6890  
6672  
6682  
6671  
7789  
6669  
7577  
6765  
9072  
6779  
7282  
6783  
6865  
7876  
6978  
6979  
6984  
7079  
Language  
Fiji  
Finnish  
French  
Frisian  
Galician  
Georgian  
German  
Greek  
Greenlandic  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Code  
7074  
7073  
7082  
7089  
7176  
7565  
6869  
6976  
7576  
7178  
7185  
7265  
7387  
7273  
7285  
7383  
7378  
7365  
7165  
7384  
7465  
7487  
7578  
7583  
7575  
7589  
7579  
7585  
7679  
7665  
7686  
Language  
Lingala  
Lithuanian  
Macedonian  
Malagasy  
Malay  
Malayalam  
Maltese  
Maori  
Code  
7678  
7684  
7775  
7771  
7783  
7776  
7784  
7773  
7782  
7779  
7778  
7865  
7869  
7879  
7982  
8065  
8083  
7065  
8076  
8084  
8185  
Language  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
Slovenian  
Somali  
Spanish  
Sudanese  
Swahili  
Swedish  
Tagalog  
Tajik  
Tamil  
Tatar  
Telugu  
Thai  
Tibetan  
Tigrinya  
Tonga  
Turkish  
Turkmen  
Twi  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
Uzbek  
Vietnamese  
Volapük  
Welsh  
Wolof  
Xhosa  
Yiddish  
Yoruba  
Zulu  
Code  
8373  
8375  
8376  
8379  
6983  
8385  
8387  
8386  
8476  
8471  
8465  
8484  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
Marathi  
Moldavian  
Mongolian  
Nauru  
Bengali; Bangla  
Bhutani  
Bihari  
Hebrew  
Hindi  
Nepali  
Norwegian  
Oriya  
Panjabi  
Pashto, Pushto  
Persian  
Polish  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance 8277  
Rumanian  
Russian  
Samoan  
Sanskrit  
Scots Gaelic  
Serbian  
Serbo-Croatian  
Shona  
Sindhi  
Hungarian  
Icelandic  
Indonesian  
Interlingua  
Irish  
Breton  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Byelorussian  
Cambodian  
Catalan  
Chinese  
Corsican  
Croatian  
Czech  
Danish  
Dutch  
English  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Faroese  
Italian  
Japanese  
Javanese  
Kannada  
Kashmiri  
Kazakh  
Kirghiz  
8279  
8285  
8377  
8365  
7168  
8382  
8372  
8378  
8368  
Korean  
Kurdish  
Laothian  
Latin  
Latvian, Lettish  
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Troubleshooting  
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.  
Cause  
Correction  
Symptom  
No power.  
The power cord is disconnected.  
Plug the power cord into the wall out-  
let securely.  
Abnormal or no picture.  
The TV is not set to receive Recorder  
signal output.  
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.  
The video cable is not connected  
securely.  
Check TV capability.  
Unit output setting and TV resolution  
capabilities mismatch.  
Check mode of connections  
(eg. S-Video, Components etc.).  
Check unit Resolution setting accord-  
ing to TV capability and mode of con-  
nection.  
Check the connection.  
Wrong connection.  
Select the correct input mode of the  
audio receiver so you can listen to the  
sound from the Recorder.  
The equipment connected with the  
audio cable is not set to receive  
Recorder signal output.  
No sound.  
Connect the audio cable into the jacks  
securely.  
The audio cables are not connected  
securely.  
Turn on the equipment connected with  
the audio cable.  
The power of the equipment connected  
with the audio cable is turned off.  
Set the AUDIO options to the correct  
position.  
The AUDIO options are set to the wrong  
position.  
Change AUDIO setup to PCM mode.  
In HDMI mode, audio selection is not  
set to PCM.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc is dirty.  
The playback picture is  
poor.  
Clean video heads.  
Tape heads are dirty.  
Tape is a rental or was recorded on  
another VCR.  
Use TRACKING (v/V) for manual  
tracking adjustment while tape is  
playing.  
You cannot connect via the Recorder.  
Connect the component directly to  
your TV.  
The video signal from the external  
component is copy-protected.  
Picture from external  
input is distorted.  
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Cause  
No disc is inserted.  
Correction  
Symptom  
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the  
disc or tape indicator in the display  
window is lit.)  
The Recorder does not  
start playback.  
No tape is inserted.  
An unplayable disc is inserted.  
The disc is placed upside down.  
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.  
The disc is not placed within the  
guide.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc is dirty.  
Video tape cannot be  
inserted.  
Eject the tape first and then insert the  
tape you want to use.  
A cassette tape was inside already.  
The Remote Control  
does not work properly.  
There is an obstacle in the path of the Remove the obstacle.  
Remote Control and this unit.  
The batteries in the Remote Control  
are exhausted.  
Replace the batteries with new ones.  
The Remote Control is not pointed at  
the remote sensor of the Recorder.  
Point the Remote Control at the remote  
sensor of the Recorder.  
The Remote Control is too far from  
the Recorder.  
Operate the Remote Control within  
23ft (7m).  
This Remote Control use the same  
buttons for VCR and DVD functions  
(ex.PLAY).  
When using a VCR, first press the VCR  
button. When using a DVD, first press  
the DVD button.  
The current remote control code dose Identify the remote control code with  
not match the unit.  
the code of unit (See page 23).  
Camcorder image is  
not shown.  
Camcorder is off.  
Turn camcorder on and operate  
properly.  
Camcorder image via  
A/V input or DV IN to  
Recorder is not shown  
on TV screen.  
The recorder’s source is incorrect.  
Use AUX to select input channel (AV1,  
AV2 or DV IN).  
Timer recording is not  
possible.  
Clock in record is not set to  
correct time.  
Set clock to correct time.  
Timer has been programmed  
incorrectly.  
Reprogram Timer.  
Reprogram Timer and turn the  
Recorder off to enable timer.  
(TIMER Record) indicator light does  
not appear after programming timer.  
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Cause  
Correction  
Symptom  
The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc; see page 21.  
Can’t play disc recorded  
on this Recorder on  
another DVD player.  
Some players will not play even a  
finalized disc recorded in Video mode.  
No solution.  
The disc was recorded in VR mode.  
The other player must be RW  
compatible in order to play it.  
Discs recorded with copy-once materi- No solution.  
al cannot be played on other players.  
The remaining blank space on the  
disc is insufficient.  
Use another disc.  
Cannot record or did  
not record successfully.  
The source you are trying to record is You cannot record the source.  
copy-protected.  
When recording to a Video mode disc, Use a VR mode formatted disc for  
programs that are copy-once protect-  
ed cannot be recorded.  
copy-once material.  
Stereo Audio Record  
and/or Playback not  
present.  
TV is not Stereo-compatible.  
No solution.  
Recorder A/V Out jacks are not  
connected to TV A/V In jacks.  
Make A/V connections. Stereo is avail-  
able only via A/V output from Recorder.  
Recorder Audio/Video Out is not  
selected for viewing at the TV.  
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.  
.
You can reset the Recorder as follows:  
Resetting the Recorder  
Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for  
more than five seconds. This will force the  
Recorder to power off.  
If you observe any of the following symptoms...  
When the Recorder is plugged in, but the  
power will not turn on or off.  
Press the STANDBY/ON button again to turn  
the Recorder back on.  
When the display window is not working.  
Unplug the power cord and then plug the  
power cord again after more than five sec-  
onds.  
When the Recorder does not operate  
normally.  
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Specifications  
General  
Power requirements  
AC 120V, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Net Weight (approx.)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Signal system  
24W  
430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d)  
5.8 kg (12.79 lbs)  
5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)  
5 % to 90 %  
NTSC  
Recording  
Recording format  
Recordable discs  
Recordable time  
DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO  
DVD+/-Recordable; DVD+/-Rewritable  
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 (VBR support)  
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 180 seconds (T-120)  
Frequency range  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Dynamic range  
Channel separation  
20Hz to 20kHz  
43dB  
88 dB  
60 dB  
50  
DVD Specifications  
Laser system  
Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm  
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz  
More than 95dB  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Harmonic distortion  
Dynamic range  
Less than 0.008%  
More than 90 dB  
Inputs  
VIDEO IN (AV1,2)  
AUDIO IN (AV1,2)  
DV IN  
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2  
- 6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2  
4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)  
Outputs  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
1 Vp-p 75 , sync negative, RCA jack x 1  
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1  
(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω  
S-VIDEO OUTPUT  
COMPONENT OUTPUT  
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync, RCA jack x 1  
(PB)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 , RCA jack x 2  
19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)  
HDMI video/audio output  
Audio output (digital audio)  
Audio output (optical audio)  
Audio output (analog audio)  
0.5 V (p-p), 75 , RCA jack x 1  
Optical connector x 1  
1 kHz, -6 dBm, 600 , RCA jack (L, R) x 2  
Accessory:  
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Audio cable (L, R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
Printed in Indonesia  
0307MNH-OT-OT  
US  
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P/NO : MFL37329839  

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