LG Electronics LG Life Good DVD Recorder RCT689H User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL  
Digital & Analog DVD  
recorder/VCR player combi  
Please read this manual carefully before operating  
your set and retain it for future reference.  
RCT689H  
P/NO : MFL65225535  
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Safety Informaion  
CAUTION  
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CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.  
To ensure proper use of this product, please read  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future  
reference. Shall the unit require maintenance,  
contact an authorized service center.  
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of  
procedures other than those specified herein may  
result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try  
to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when  
open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO  
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This lightning flash with arrowhead  
symbol within an equilateral triangle  
is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated dangerous  
voltage within the product’s  
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon  
a dedicated circuit;  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended  
to alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and  
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only  
that appliance and has no additional outlets or  
branch circuits. Check the specification page of this  
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall  
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged  
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or  
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.  
Any of these conditions could result in electric  
shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your  
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage  
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the  
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an  
exact replacement part by an authorized service  
center. 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.  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature accompanying the  
product.  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a  
confined space such as a book case or similar unit.  
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the  
product and to protect it from over heating. The  
openings shall be never be blocked by placing  
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar  
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-  
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless  
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s  
instruction has been adhered to.  
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or  
accumulator.  
Disposal of your old appliance  
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin  
symbol is attached to a product it  
means the product is covered by the  
European Directive 2002/96/EC.  
Safety way to remove the battery or the  
battery from the equipment: Remove the  
old battery or battery pack, follow the steps  
in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent  
contamination of the environment and bring on  
possible threat to human and animal health, the  
old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate  
container at designated collection points. Do  
not dispose of batteries or battery together with  
other waste. It is recommended that you use  
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and  
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to  
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the direct  
sun light.  
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2. All electrical and electronic products  
should be disposed of separately  
from the municipal waste stream  
via designated collection facilities  
appointed by the government or the  
local authorities.  
3. The correct disposal of your old  
appliance will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the  
environment and human health.  
4. For more detailed information  
about disposal of your old appliance,  
please contact your city office, waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to  
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled  
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the  
apparatus.  
LG Electronics hereby declares  
that this/these product(s) is/are  
in compliance with the essential  
requirements and other relevant  
provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC,  
and 2006/125/EC.  
Notes on Copyrights  
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.  
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European representative :  
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V.  
Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands  
(Tel : +31-(0)36-547-8888)  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents  
and other intellectual property rights. Use of  
this copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended  
for home and other limited viewing uses only  
unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
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CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL  
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY  
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY  
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE  
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN  
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED  
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION  
TO THESTANDARD DEFINITIONOUTPUT. IF  
THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET  
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p UNIT  
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE  
CENTRE  
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Table of Contents  
System Setting  
Table of Contents  
21  
Auto Set Up  
22 Home Menu Overview  
22 General Settings  
22 – Adjust the Setup Settings  
23 – Auto Programming  
23 – Manual Channel Add  
23 – Program Edit  
25 – Auto Clock Set  
25 – Manual Clock Set  
27 Language Settings  
28 Audio Settings  
Getting Started  
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9
Safety Informaion  
Introduction  
– About the “7” Symbol Display  
– Symbols Used in this Manual  
– Supplied Accesorries  
– Recordable Discs  
10 – Recommended recordable DVD discs  
10 – Playable Discs  
29 Lock Settings  
31  
Recording Settings  
11  
– File compatibility  
Remote control  
Front panel  
32 Disc Settings  
12  
13  
13  
Rear panel  
Operating  
34 General Explanation of On-Screen Display  
34 – Displaying Information While  
Watching TV  
34 – Displaying Information on-screen  
35 TV Viewing  
35 – Viewing the EPG (Electronic  
Programme Guide)  
36 – Program Selection  
38 Playing a DVD  
Connecting  
14  
Connecting to Your TV  
14 – Antenna connection to your TV and  
this unit  
15 – HDMI Connection  
16 – Component Video Connection  
16 – Scart connection  
17  
17  
Connecting to an Amplifier  
– Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital  
Audio Output  
38 – Playback Setup  
38 – General Features  
41  
41  
41  
Playing a VCR  
– Preparation  
– Normal Playback  
18 – Connecting to an Amplifier via 2  
Channel Audio Output  
19  
Connection to Another device  
42 – Playing a DivX Movie Disc  
44 – Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA  
Disc  
45 – Viewing a JPEG File  
47 DVD Recording  
19 – Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)  
Connections to Recorder  
19 – Connecting a Digital Camcorder  
20 USB device connection  
20 – Playback content in the USB device  
20 – Compatible USB Flash Drive  
47 – DVD Recording  
48 – Basic Recording from a TV  
49 – Instant Timer Recording  
49 – Timer Recording  
51 – Recording from External Components  
52 DVD Editing  
52 – Title List and Chapter List Menu  
Overview  
53 – VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing  
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60 Dubbing  
60 – Dubbing from VCR to DVD  
60 – Recording from DV Input  
61  
– Recording from a Digital Camcorder  
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Troubleshooting  
62 Troubleshooting  
62 – General  
62 – Resetting the unit  
63 – Playback  
63 – Recording  
64 – HDMI  
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Appendix  
65 Controlling a TV with the Supplied  
Remote Control  
65 – Setting up the remote to control your  
TV  
66 Area Code List  
67 Language code List  
68 Trademarks and Licenses  
69 Specifications  
71  
71  
71  
Maintenance  
– Handling the Unit  
– Notes on Discs  
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Getting Started  
Supplied Accesorries  
Introduction  
About the “ ” Symbol Display  
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7
7may appear on your TV display during  
operation and indicates that the function explained  
in this owner’s manual is not available on that  
specific media.  
Remote control (1)  
RF cable (1)  
Battery (1)  
Symbols Used in this Manual  
Note  
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Indicates special notes and operating features.  
Caution  
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What is SIMPLINK?  
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages  
from abuse.  
A section whose title has one of the following  
symbols are applicable only to the disc represented  
by the symbol.  
Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s  
remote control when this unit and LG TV with  
SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.  
All DVD discs listed below  
DVD ALL  
-RWVR  
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;  
Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.  
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y
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DVD-RW with VR recording  
mode  
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of  
SIMPLINK function.  
DVD-RW with Video  
reocording mode  
-RWVideo  
LG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as  
shown above.  
DVD+RW disc  
DVD-R disc  
+RW  
-R  
DVD+R (DL) disc  
DVD-Video disc  
+R  
DVD  
Audio CDs  
MP3 files  
WMA files  
JPEG files  
Video Tape  
DivX files  
ACD  
MP3  
WMA  
JPEG  
VCR  
DivX  
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Recordable Discs  
DVD+R:  
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These Discs can be recorded only  
once. After you finalize a DVD+R,  
you cannot record on it or edit it  
any more.  
DVD-RW:  
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DVD-RW discs can be formatted  
for VR mode recording or Video  
mode recording.  
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-
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Playable on DVD+R compatible  
players (after finalization).  
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These Discs can be recorded on  
repeatedly. Recordings can be  
erased, then you can record again  
on the same Disc.  
Any edited contents are not be  
compatible on DVD+R compatible  
players. (Hide, chapter combine,  
added chapter mark, etc.)  
[VR mode]  
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Limited title/chapter editing  
features.  
-
Recordings can be extensively  
edited.  
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Playable only on VR mode  
compatible players (after  
finalization).  
Note for recording  
Disc  
type  
Disc format Recording Functions  
mod  
Video format n/a  
[Video mode]  
-
Playable on regular DVD players  
(after finalization)  
Playback only  
DVD  
Video  
Recording  
format  
VR mode  
Playback, recording,  
Original/Playlist editing  
DVD-RW  
-
Limited editing features.  
DVD-R:  
Video  
format  
Video  
mode  
Playback, limited  
recording, limited editing  
-
These Discs can be recorded only  
once. After you finalize a DVD-R,  
you cannot record on it or edit it.  
(default)  
Video format Video  
mode  
Playback, limited  
recording, limited editing  
DVD-R  
-
-
-
DVD-R discs can be only  
formatted to Video mode.  
+RW Video  
format  
DVD+RW  
Playback, limited  
recording, Title/Chapter  
editing  
DVD+RW  
Playable on regular DVD players  
(after finalization).  
+R Video  
format  
DVD+R  
Playback, limited  
recording, limited Title/  
Chapter editing  
DVD+R  
Limited editing features.  
DVD+RW:  
-
These Discs can be recorded on  
repeatedly. Recordings can be  
erased, then you can record again  
on the same Disc.  
-
-
Playable on DVD+RW compatible  
players (automatically finalization).  
The edited contents are playable  
on DVD+RW compatible players  
only after finalization.  
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Recordings can be edited the  
title/chapter  
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Note  
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Recommended recordable  
DVD discs  
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.  
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Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim  
(8x, 16x)  
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Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the  
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.  
DVD-R  
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Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim  
(8x, 16x), JVC (4x), Maxell (4x)  
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-  
shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in  
malfunctions.  
DVD-RW  
Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim  
(8x, 16x)  
Depending on the recording software & the  
finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW,  
DVD R/RW) may not be playable.  
y
y
DVD+R  
Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x)  
DVD+R(DL)  
DVD+RW  
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.  
Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), HP (4x),  
Verbatim (4x), Ricoh (4x)  
Note  
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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.)  
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y
If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using  
a personal computer or other DVD recorder,  
you cannot format the disc using this recorder.  
So if you want to use the disc on this recorder,  
you must format the disc using the original  
recorder.  
This player 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  
to ensure compatible playback.  
Playable Discs  
DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
Discs such as movies that can be  
purchased or rented.  
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.  
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Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
music CD format that can be  
purchased  
CD-R/RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
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 orALL”.  
CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain  
audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG  
files.  
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Audio Files  
Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),  
File compatibility  
within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)  
Overall  
Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps  
(WMA)  
Available File extensions: .jpg, “.jpeg, “.avi, “.divx,  
.mpg, “.mpeg, “.mp4, “.mp3, “.wma””  
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Note  
Some wav files are not supported on this player.  
The file name is limited to 180 characters.  
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y
y
,
This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag  
embedded MP3 file.  
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Depending on the size and number of the files,  
it may take several minutes to read the contents  
on the media.  
The total playback time indicated on the  
screen may not correct for VBR files.  
Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 1999 (total  
number of files and folders)  
Photo Files  
Recommended size:  
CD-R/RW, DVD R/RW Format:  
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format  
Less than 4MB recommended  
Progressive and lossless compression photo  
image files are not supported.  
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y
Video Files  
Available resolution size: 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels  
Playable subtitle: .smi, “.srt,  
Playable Codec format: “DIV3, MP43, DIVX,  
“DX50”  
Depending on the size and number of the JPEG  
files, it may take several minutes to read the  
contents of the media.  
Playable Audio format: “AC3, PCM, MP2, MP3,  
“WMA”  
Not all the WMA Audio format is compatible with  
this unit.  
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Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),  
within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)  
Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps  
(WMA)  
Note  
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HD video files contained on the CD or USB  
1.0/1.1 may not played properly.  
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This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC  
profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file  
with higher level, the warning message will  
appear on the screen.  
This player does not support files that are  
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recorded with GMC 1 or Qpel 2. Those  
*
*
are video encoding techniques in MPEG4  
standard, like DivX or XVID have.  
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation  
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel  
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Remote control  
• • • • • • a • • • • •  
PR/TRK (+/-): Select channel  
programme of the recorder. To  
adjust tracking. To control vertical  
tremble during picture still.  
1
1(POWER): Switches the unit ON  
or OFF.  
DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to  
DVD.  
ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu  
selection or displays the TV info.  
VCR: Selects the unit’s mode to  
VCR.  
DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen  
Display.  
EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and  
closes the disc tray and ejects the  
tape in the VCR deck.  
RETURN (x): Exits the menu or  
back to previous step.  
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects  
• • • • • • d • • • • •  
numbered options in a menu.  
AUDIO ([): Selects an audio  
REC (X): Starts recording.  
Press repeatedly to set the  
recording time.  
language or audio channel.  
TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title  
menu, if available.  
AV/INPUT: Changes the input to  
use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or  
DV IN).  
MARKER(=): Marks any point  
during playback.  
CLEAR:  
TV Control Buttons: See page 65.  
- Removes a mark on the Marker  
Search menu.  
- Reset tape counter to zero.  
• • • • • • b • • • • •  
SCAN(c/v):  
- DVD: Search backward or  
forward.  
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape  
during the STOP mode for fast  
reverse/forward picture search.  
Colored buttons: Use when  
tuned to a teletext program of a  
digital broadcast. The function of  
each button will be described  
on-screen, and changes  
depending on the screen being  
displayed.  
SKIP(C/V): Go to next or  
previous chapter/track or file.  
FAV: Displays the favorite  
programme list.  
PAUSE/STEP(M): Pause playback  
or recording temporarily.  
Battery Installation  
REPEAT: Repeats a desired section  
or sequence.  
PLAY(z): Starts playback.  
STOP(Z): Stops playback or  
recording.  
SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle  
language.  
• • • • • • c • • • • •  
TEXT: Switches between teletext  
mode and normal TV viewing.  
HOME(n): Accesses or removes  
the HOME menu.  
EPG: Displays the EPG menu.  
Remove the battery cover on the  
rear of the Remote Control, and  
insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries  
with 4and 5matched correctly.  
MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on  
a DVD disc, Title List or Playlist  
menu.  
DUBBING: Press to copy VCR to  
DVD  
a/d/w/s(left/right/up/down):  
Navigates on-screen displays.  
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Front panel  
1
a
b
c
d
e
f
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1/I (Power)  
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k
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m
n
o
p
q
VCR/B  
Disc Tray  
N(PLAY/PAUSE)  
Z(STOP)  
DVD/B  
Display window  
X(Recording)  
PROG. (s/w)  
DUBBING  
Remote Sensor  
Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)  
USB Port  
DVD/VCR  
DV IN  
RES.  
AV IN 2 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))  
Rear panel  
a
b
c
d
e
ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT.)  
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g
h
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AC Power Cord  
OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)  
COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y Pb Pr)  
AV1 (SCART JACK)  
ANTENNA OUT (TO TV)  
COAXIAL (OUTPUT)  
AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)  
HDMI OUTPUT  
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14 Connecting  
Antenna connection to your  
TV and this unit  
Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV set  
and insert it into the antenna socket at the back of  
the recorder. Plug one end of the antenna cable  
into the TV socket on the recorder and the other  
end into the antenna input socket on your TV set.  
Connecting to Your TV  
Make one of the following connections, depending  
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.  
Antenna connection to your TV and this unit  
(page 14)  
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HDMI connection (page 15)  
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y
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Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA  
OUT(TO TV) jack on the unit and other end to  
ANTENNA IN jack on your TV. Passes the signal from  
the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.  
Component Video connection (page 16)  
Scart connection (page 16)  
2
Note  
,
Connect the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. If you  
want to use an indoor antenna, use one with  
a signal amplifier rated at 5V, 100mA and set  
[Antenna Feed 5V] to [ON] in the setup menu (See  
page 26).  
Depending on your TV and other  
equipment you wish to connect, there are  
various ways you could connect the unit.  
Use only one of the connections described  
in this manual.  
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Please refer to the manuals of your TV,  
Stereo System or other devices as necessary  
to make the best connections.  
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y
y
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ANTENNA  
(Digital or Analog)  
TV  
Make sure the player is connected directly  
to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video  
input channel.  
Do not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT  
jack to the phono in jack (record player) of  
your audio system.  
RF Cable  
Do not connect your player via your VCR.  
The image could be distorted by the copy  
protection system.  
Rear of this unit  
Note  
,
Please observe that this recorder is not  
designed for the reception of regular digital  
cable-TV signals (QAMsignal). Despite this,  
operators of smaller cable networks may have  
chosen to distribute the digital terrestrial  
signals (COFDM-signal) in the network. In this  
case this recorder may well be used. Check  
with your landlord if you are insecure about  
what type of TV-signal that is provided in the  
wall antenna outlet.  
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Connecting 15  
Note  
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HDMI Connection  
When you use the HDMI connection, you  
can change the resolution (576i, 576p, 720p,  
or 1080i) for the HDMI output using RES.  
button on the front panel.  
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If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect  
it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A).  
Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI  
jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.  
If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96  
kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling  
Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu  
(See page 28).  
Rear of this unit  
When this choice is made, this unit will  
automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to  
48 kHz so your system can decode them.  
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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 28).  
If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder,  
set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup  
menu (See page 28). 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.  
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HDMI cable  
TV  
The arrow on the cable connector body  
should face up for correct alignment with  
the connector on the recorder. If your TV is  
NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling  
frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option  
to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page  
28).  
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s  
manual).  
Additional Information for HDMI  
When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible  
device make sure of the following:  
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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.  
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Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and  
this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI  
device and leave it for around 30 seconds,  
then switch on this player.  
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The connected device’s video input is set  
correctly for this unit.  
HDMI was developed to provide the technologies  
of HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection).  
HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted  
and received.  
The connected device is compatible with  
720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or  
1920x1080p video input.  
HDMI has the capability to support standard,  
enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard  
to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI  
features include uncompressed digital video,  
a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second,  
one connector (instead of several cables and  
connectors), and communication between the AV  
source and AV devices such as DTVs.  
Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices  
will work with this player.  
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The picture will not be displayed properly  
with non-HDCP device.  
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This player does not playback and TV screen  
is changed to black screen.  
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16 Connecting  
Component Video Connection  
Scart connection  
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the  
player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV  
using component video cable. Connect the left and  
right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio  
left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio  
cables.  
Connect one end of the scart cable into the  
AV1 scart jack on the unit and other end to the  
corresponding in jack on your TV. You can get Audio  
and Video signals together with this connection.  
TV  
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TV  
SACRT cable  
Component  
video cable  
Audio cable  
Rear of this unit  
Rear of this unit  
Note  
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Set the resolution to 576p for progressive  
signal using RES. button on the front panel.  
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Connecting 17  
1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to the  
corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an  
optional digital (Optical or Coaxial) audio cable.  
Connecting to an  
Amplifier  
2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital  
output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 28).  
Connecting to an Amplifier via  
Digital Audio Output  
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two  
channel analog stereo.  
Note  
,
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.  
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2
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two  
channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video  
receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder  
(Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)  
Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via  
digital connection can only be obtained  
if your receiver is equipped with a Digital  
Multi-channel decoder.  
Amplifier/Receiver  
To see the audio format of the current DVD  
in the on-screen display, press AUDIO.  
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This Recorder does not perform internal (2  
channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To  
enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must  
connect this Recorder to a DTS compatible  
receiver via one of this Recorder’s digital  
audio outputs.  
OPTAL  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL INPUT  
While viewing a digital channel, the 2  
channel stereo audio is only output through  
the audio output jacks.  
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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.  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
Rear of this unit  
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18 Connecting  
Connecting to an Amplifier via  
2 Channel Audio Output  
Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks  
on the player to the audio left and right in jacks  
on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using  
audio cables.  
Amplifier/Receiver  
2
L
R
DIO INP
Audio cable  
Rear of this unit  
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Connecting 19  
Connecting a Digital  
Connection to Another  
device  
Camcorder  
Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to  
connect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or  
DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes  
or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.  
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)  
Connections to Recorder  
Connect the input jacks (AV IN 2) on the recorder  
to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory  
component, using audio/video cables.  
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/  
out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the  
front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.  
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Jack panel of Accessory Component  
(VCR, Comcorder, etc.)  
DV Digital Camcorder  
DV  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
OUTPUT  
R
L
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
Front of the unit  
Note  
,
This jack is for connection to DV equipment  
only. It is not compatible with digital  
satellite tuners or D-VIDEO video decks.  
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Front of the unit  
Disconnecting the DV cable while recording  
a contents of the connected digital  
camcorder may result in malfunction.  
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20 Connecting  
Compatible USB Flash Drive  
1. USB Flash Drive which require additional  
program installation when you have connected  
it to a computer, is not supported.  
USB device connection  
This unit can play movie, music and photo files  
contained on a USB device.  
2. USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support  
USB1.1.  
Playback content in the USB  
device  
1. Insert a USB device into the USB port until it fits  
into place.  
Note  
,
The contents on the disc cannot be moved  
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or copied to USB Flash Drive.  
Keep the USB Flash Drive out of reach of  
children. If swallowed, seek medical advice  
immediately.  
This unit supports only USB Flash Drive with  
FAT16 or FAT32 format.  
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The USB Flash Drives which require  
additional program installation when you  
have connected it to a computer are not  
supported.  
This unit is compatible with the Flash type  
USB device that supports USB 1.1.  
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This unit may not support some USB Flash  
Drives.  
2. Press HOME (n).  
Do not extract the USB Flash Drive during  
operation (play, etc.).  
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d,  
and press ENTER (b).  
It may cause a malfunction on this unit.  
4. Select the [USB] option using s/wand press  
ENTER (b).  
5. Select a file using s/w, and ENTER (b) to play  
the file.  
6. Withdraw the USB device carefully.  
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System Setting 21  
[Manual]  
Auto Set Up  
After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn  
on the unit or after resetting the unit, the Initial  
Setup Wizard function sets the language, tuner  
channels and clock automatically.  
Enter the necessary information for year, date  
and time.  
a/d(left/right): Moves the cursor to the  
previous or next column.  
s/w(up/down): Changes the setting at the  
current cursor position.  
Press ENTER (b) to confirm your setting.  
1. Select a language for the Setup menu and  
onscreen display. Use s/wto select a language  
then press ENTER (b).  
4. Use s/w to select a country then press d.  
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Press RETURN (x) to skip the Initial Setup.  
Use s/wto select the [Digital], [Analog] or [All]  
and press d.  
2. Check your antenna connections.  
5. Press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search.  
Press ENTER (b) to move next step.  
6. Press ENTER (b) to exit the menu.  
Press ato go back to the previous level.  
Note  
3. Use s/w to select the clock Set option then  
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press ENTER (b).  
You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the  
[Factory Set] in the setup menu. (see page 26).  
[Auto]  
When Channel auto search is completed the  
actual Time and Date are also set automatically.  
(SeeAuto Clock Seton page 25)  
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22 System Setting  
Home Menu Overview General Settings  
From the Home Menu screen you can access all the  
Media for playback and recording of the unit.  
Adjust the Setup Settings  
1. Press HOME (n).The Home menu appears.  
You can change the settings of the unit in the  
The unit will be in tuner mode always when the  
[SETUP] menu.  
Home menu appears.  
1. Press HOME (n).  
2. Use a/dto select the [SETUP] and press  
ENTER (b). The [SETUP] menu appears.  
2. Use a/dto select the desired option.  
[Easy Menu]  
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Setup: Displays Setup menu.  
Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup  
menu. (See page 31)  
3. Use s/wto select the first setup option, and  
[RECORD]  
press dto move to the second level.  
Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record] menu.  
(See page 49-50).  
[MOVIE]  
VCR: Playing a VCR. (page 41-42)  
DISC:  
Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc  
(page 52)  
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Playing a DVD (page 38-40).  
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4. Use s/wto select a second setup option, and  
USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash  
Drive.  
press d to move to the third level.  
[PHOTO]  
DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.  
USB: Displays [Photo List] menu for USB Flash  
Drive.  
[MUSIC]  
DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc.  
5. Use s/wto select a desired setting, and press  
USB: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash  
Drive.  
ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.  
3. Use a/dto select the desired option.  
Press ENTER (b)to confirm your selection.  
4. Press HOME (n) to exit the Home menu.  
Note  
,
The Movie, Photo and Music menus are only  
enable when there are the Movie, Photo and  
Music contents.  
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System Setting 23  
Switching the program list to  
DIGITAL TV, ANALOG TV, or RADIO  
Auto Programming  
This recorder is equipped with a frequency  
synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog  
and digital channels.  
1. Press wto move the highlight position to top of  
the program list.  
2. Press a/dto select a [DIGITAL TV], [ANALOG  
TV] or [RADIO]. Selected program list appears.  
Program Edit  
You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name,  
move, etc.).  
Note  
,
Password is needed to access the [Auto  
Programming] option if [Lock System] option  
is set to [On].  
1. Display [SETUP] menu.  
3
2. Select the [Auto Programming] option then  
press d.  
3. Press dto move to the second level.  
4. Use s/w to select a country then press d.  
5. Use s/wto select the [Digital], [Analog] or [All]  
and press d.  
6. Press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search.  
The tuner will automatically cycle through all  
available channels in the area and place them in  
the tuner’s memory.  
1. Display [SETUP] menu.  
2. Use s/wto select [Program Edit], and press d.  
Manual Channel Add  
This feature manually adds channels.  
3. Use s/wto select the [Edit], and press ENTER  
(b). Program List menu appears.  
4. Use s/wto select a Ch. number then press  
ENTER (b). Program List options appears on the  
left side of the menu display.  
Note  
,
Password is needed to access the [Auto  
Programming] option if [Lock System] option  
is set to [On].  
5. Use s/wto select an option then press ENTER  
(b) to confirm.  
1. Select the [Program Edit] option then press d.  
[Favorite]  
2. Use s/wto select the [Add Channel] option  
Set the memorized channel to favorite channel.  
(favorite channel shows FAV icon.).  
then press ENTER (b).  
3. Use s/wto select [Analog] for analog channel  
[Delete]  
or [Digital] for digital channel then press d.  
Deletes the program from program list.  
4. Use s/wto select a channel number.  
Searches for a channel automatically.  
Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a  
channel.  
[Move] (Analog channel only)  
Moves the program’s location on the program  
list.  
5. Press ENTER (b) to add the channel.  
[Block]  
Blocks the program.  
[Station Rename] ] (Analog channel only)  
Edits the station name.  
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24 System Setting  
Station Rename  
[Program Edit] (Analog channel only)  
You can name stations independently. Names can  
be up to 5 characters long.  
Edits the selected program.  
6. Press RETURN (x) repeatedly to exit Program  
1. Use s/wto select a program on the Program  
List menu then press ENTER (b).  
List menu  
Program List options appears on the left side of  
the Program List menu.  
Program Edit  
You can perform a search to select and store an TV  
channels manually.  
2. Use s/wto select [Station Rename] option  
from Program List options then press ENTER  
(b). Keyboard menu appears.  
1. Use s/wto select a program on the Program  
List menu then press ENTER (b).  
Program List options appears on the left side of  
the Program List menu.  
2. Use s/wto select [Program Edit] option from  
the options then press ENTER (b).  
Program Edit menu appears.  
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3. Enter a name for the station. Use a/d/s/w  
to select a character then press ENTER (b) to  
confirm your selection.  
3. See the descriptions on below to use Program  
Edit menu.  
[Alphabet Capital/Alphabet Small] – Change  
the keyboard menu settings to capital letters,  
small letters.  
a/d(left/right): Moves the cursor to the  
previous or next column.  
[Symbol] – Switches the keyboard to symbol  
characters.  
s/w(up/down): Changes the setting at the  
current cursor position.  
[Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position.  
[Delete] – Clear all entered characters.  
[a/d] – Moves cursor to left or right.  
[OK] – Select to finish.  
[PR]  
Indicates program number (display only).  
[Seek]  
Searches a station automatically.  
Use a/dto select Seek option then press s/  
w. Searching stops when the recorder tunes in  
a station.  
[Cancel] – Select to exit the menu.  
4. Choose [OK] icon then press ENTER (b) to fix  
the name and returns to the Program List menu.  
[Ch.]  
Changes the channel number to edit. Use a/  
dto select Ch. option then press s/w.  
[MFT]  
Changes the frequency for fine tuning.  
Use a/dto select MFT option then press s/  
w.  
[NICAM]  
Set the NICAM function to for the program On  
or Off.  
4. Choose OK then press ENTER (b) to confirm the  
setting and returns to the Program List menu.  
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System Setting 25  
Note  
Sort TV channels manually  
You can sort the program’s position on the Program  
List menu.  
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There are cases where the TV station does  
not send, or sends wrong date and/or  
time information and the recorder sets the  
incorrect time.  
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1. Use s/wto select a program on the Program  
List menu then press ENTER (b).  
If this happens, we recommend that you set  
the clock manually.  
Program List options appears on the left side of  
the Program List menu.  
2. Use s/wto select [Move] option from Program  
List options then press ENTER (b).  
Manual Clock Set  
1. Select [Clock set] option then press d.  
3. Use s/wto select a desired position then  
press ENTER (b) to store.  
2. Use s/wto select [Manual] option then press  
ENTER (b).  
Deleting a program  
3. Enter the necessary information for date and  
time.  
You can delete a program on the Program List  
menu.  
3
a/d(left/right): Moves the cursor to the  
1. Use s/wto select a program on the Program  
List menu then press ENTER (b).  
previous or next column.  
Program List options appears on the left side of  
the Program List menu.  
s/w(up/down): Changes the setting at the  
current cursor position.  
2. Use s/wto select [Delete] option from  
Program List options then press ENTER (b).  
The Program is deleted.  
4. Press ENTER (b) to confirm your setting.  
TV Aspect  
To record a wide screen format programme  
successfully the correct type of wide screen signal  
must be broadcast by the TV station.  
Setting the NICAM ON/OFF  
This DVD recorder can receive Hi-Fi sound  
transmissions in NICAM Stereo. However, if sound  
distortion occurs, due to poor reception, you can  
switch Off.  
You can choose:  
[4:3 Letter Box]  
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.  
Displays theatrical images with masking bars  
above and below the picture.  
Auto Clock Set  
When Channel auto search is completed the actual  
Time and Date are also set automatically. If the time  
in the recorder display is not correct, the clock must  
be set manually.  
[4:3 Pan Scan]  
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.  
The video material formatted in the Pan & Scan  
style is played back in that style (Both sides of  
the picture are cut off..  
1. Select [Clock set] option then press d.  
2. Use s/wto select [Auto] option then press  
ENTER (b).  
[16:9 Wide]  
3. If the clock that has automatically set is different  
with your local clock, you can add more time  
using [Time Offset] option. (For example, when  
summer time is started in local area.) Press dto  
select [Time Offset] option.  
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.  
4. Press s/wto select a value then press ENTER  
(b) (0, 30, 60, 90, 120). Select0if the clock  
that has automatically set is identified with your  
local clock.  
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26 System Setting  
VCR Play Aspect  
Antenna Feed 5V  
You can choose:  
If you are using indoor antenna with a signal  
amplifier rated at DC 5V, 100mA, the recorder can  
supply power through ANTENNA IN jack.  
[AUTO]  
Automatically plays back Wide-Screen  
programmes as Wide-Screen and Normal  
programmes as normal.  
1. Display [Setup] menu.  
2. Use a/d/s/wto select the [Antenna Feed  
5V], and press ENTER (b).  
[4:3]  
3. Use w/sto select [ON] and press ENTER (b) to  
supply antenna power.  
Only for playing back Normal format recordings  
(4:3).  
Note  
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[16:9]  
The [Antenna Feed 5V] option must be set to  
[OFF] when your indoor antenna is supplied  
the power from the mains. If you set the  
[Antenna Feed 5V] option to [ON] for the  
indoor antenna which is supplied power from  
the mains, it may cause serious defect to this  
unit.  
Only for playing back Wide-Screen format  
recordings (16:9).  
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VCR Play System  
Your video recorder uses triple colour standards,  
Auto, PAL and MESECAM. During play your  
video recorder should select the colour system  
automatically, however if you experience problems  
you may need to do it manually.  
Initialization  
You can reset the recorder to its original factory  
settings.  
Video output format  
Select the Video output format option according to  
the connection type of this unit.  
[Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the  
recorder to all its factory settings. Some options  
cannot be reset. (DVD Rating, Password, and Area  
Code) Select [Factory Set] icon then press ENTER  
(b) and auto setup menu will appear, see page 21.  
[YPbPr]  
When your TV is connected with the  
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack on this unit.  
1. Select [Initialization] option then press d.  
2. Press ENTER (b) and then confirm message will  
appear.  
[RGB]  
3. Use a/dto select [Yes] or [No] then press  
When your TV is connected with the  
SCART(RGB signal) jack on this unit.  
ENTER (b).  
Note  
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This option can be changed only when the  
resolution is set to 576i.  
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System Setting 27  
DTV Subtitle  
Digital channels sometimes provide subtitle,  
often in a different language. You can set a default  
subtitle language with this setting.  
Language Settings  
Display Menu  
Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-  
screen display.  
If available, you can also select a subtitle  
language while viewing digital TV viewing, press  
SUBTITLE repeatedly.  
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If subtitles are available, the DTV subtitle icon  
appears on the program information display to  
indicate that you can select one of those subtitle  
options with the SUBTITLE button.  
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Disc Menu/Disc Audio/Disc Subtitle  
Select the language you prefer for the audio track  
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.  
Note  
[Original]  
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DTV Subtitle will appear only if provided by the  
broadcaster.  
Refers to the original language in which the  
disc was recorded.  
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[Other]  
Press ENTER (b) to select another language.  
Use number buttons then press ENTER (b)  
to enter the corresponding 4-digit number  
according to the language code list on page 67  
DivX Subtitle  
If the movie subtitle is not displayed properly,  
change the subtitle language code that supports  
your language.  
[Off] (Disc Subtitle only)  
1. Display [Setup] menu.  
Turn off Subtitle.  
2. Use a/d/s/wto select the [DivX Subtitle],  
and press ENTER (b).  
Note  
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3. Use s/wto select a language code that  
Depending on the disc, your language setting  
supports your language.  
may not work  
Note  
,
You can change the subtitle language code  
while a movie is in playback. Press and hold  
SUBTITLE for 3 seconds during playback. The  
language code will appear. Use s/wto select  
another language code until the subtitle is  
displayed properly and then press ENTER (b).  
DTV Audio  
Digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio  
tracks, often in a different language. You can set a  
default audio language with this setting.  
Note  
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If provided by the broadcaster, you can  
also select a different audio language while  
viewing TV by pressing AUDIO repeatedly.  
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28 System Setting  
Sampling Freq.  
Audio Settings  
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of  
handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this  
choice is made, this unit will automatically convert  
any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can  
decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable  
of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When  
this choice is made, this unit will pass each type of  
signal through without any further processing.  
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output  
options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according  
to the type of audio system you use.  
Dolby Digital  
[PCM]  
Select when connected to a 2-channel digital  
stereo amplifier. The Recorder’s digital audio  
outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when  
you play a DVD video disc recorded on the  
Dolby Digital recording system.  
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s  
sound track in the most accurate and realistic  
presentation possible, thanks to digital audio  
technology. However, you may wish to compress  
the dynamic range of the audio output (the  
difference between the loudest sounds and the  
quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at  
a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set  
DRC to ON for this effect.  
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[Bitstream]  
Select [Bitstream] if you connected the  
Recorder’s DIGITAL OUT jack to a Dolby Digital  
decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment  
with a Dolby Digital decoder).  
DTS  
[OFF]  
If you select [OFF], the DTS signal is not output  
through the DIGITAL OUT jack.  
[Bitstream]  
Select [Bitstream] if you connected the  
Recorder’s DIGITAL OUT jack to a DTS decoder  
(or an amplifier or other equipment with a DTS  
decoder).  
MPEG  
[PCM]  
Select when connected to a 2-channel digital  
stereo amplifier. The Recorder’s digital audio  
outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when  
you play a DVD video disc recorded on the  
MPEG2 recording system.  
[Bitstream]  
Select [Bitstream] if you connected the  
Recorder’s DIGITAL OUT jack to a MPEG  
decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment  
with a MPEG decoder).  
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System Setting 29  
DTV Rating  
Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be  
limited according to the age limit you set.  
Lock Settings  
1. Display [Setup] menu.  
Lock System  
2. Use s/wto select [LOCK] and press ENTER  
Allows you to set up specific programs and ratings  
through blocking schemes. Also allows you to  
activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously  
set up. A password is required to gain access to the  
lock menu options. When the Lock System is set to  
[OFF], the DTV Rating is not effective.  
(b).  
3. Use s/wto select [DTV Rating] and press  
ENTER (b).  
4. Input the password using numerical buttons.  
If you have not set your password yet, input  
and press ENTER (b).  
1. Select [Lock System] option then press d.  
2. To access the Lock Menu options, you must  
input the 4-digit password you created.  
If you have not yet entered a password you are  
prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit password.  
Enter it again to verify. If you make a mistake,  
press CLEAR repeatedly to delete numbers one  
by one then correct it.  
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3. Select [ON] or [OFF] using the s/wbuttons.  
5. Use s/wto set the limitation level and press  
4. Press ENTER (b) to confirm your setting.  
ENTER (b).  
[No Control]  
DVD Rating  
You can view all programs.  
1. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the s/w  
buttons.  
[4 ~ 18 Year(s)]  
If you select [No Limit], parental control is not  
active and the disc plays in full.  
[1]-[8]  
Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and  
rating eight (8) is the least restrictive  
[No Limit]  
If you select [No Limit], parental  
control is not active and the disc plays in full.  
2. Press ENTER (b) to confirm your rating  
selection, then press HOME (n) to exit the  
menu.  
3. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (B) to activate  
parental control.  
Note  
,
If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc  
scenes with the same rating or lower are  
played. Higher rated scenes are not played  
unless an alternate scene is available on the  
disc. The alternative must have the same  
rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative  
is found, playback stops. You must enter the  
4-digit password or change the rating level in  
order to play the disc.  
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30 System Setting  
Set Password  
DivX Reg. Code  
1. Select [Set Password] option then press d.  
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  
2. Follow step 2 as shown in [Lock System] above.  
[Change]  
1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press d.  
Enter the new password twice after entering  
the current password.  
2. Press while enter is selected and the registration  
code will appear.  
[Delete]  
3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent  
com/vod. Follow the instructions and download  
the video onto a disc for playback on this unit.  
Delete the current password after entering the  
current password. If you delete password, All of  
Rating options are set to default.  
3. Press HOME (n) to exit the menu.  
Note  
,
Note  
,
All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD  
can only be played back on this recorder.  
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If you forget your password  
If you forget your password, you can reset it  
using the following steps.  
DivX Registration Code  
1. Press HOME (n) and the Home menu  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format  
created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified  
device that plays DivX video.  
appears.  
2. Select [Setup] and press ENTER (b).  
tools to convert your files into DivX video.  
3. Input the 6-digit number [210499]. When  
the message appears, select [OK] then press  
ENTER (b). The password will be reset.  
4. Enter a new password as described above.  
If you delete your password, all ratings will be  
reset to the default setting. The default setting  
is to allow all programs to be viewed in full.  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified®  
device must be registered in order in to play DivX  
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the  
registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the  
device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this  
code to complete the registration process and learn  
more about DivX VOD.  
Area Code  
Enter the Area Code whose standards were used  
to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the  
reference chapter (see page 66).  
1. Select [Area Code] option then press d.  
2. Follow step 2 as shown [Lock System].  
3. Select the first character using s/wbuttons.  
4. Shift the cursor using dbuttons and select the  
second character using s/wbuttons.  
5. Press ENTER (b) to confirm your area code  
selection, then press HOME (n) to exit the  
menu.  
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System Setting 31  
DV Rec Audio  
Recording Settings  
You need to set this if you have a camcorder using  
32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel  
DV IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two  
stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time  
of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after  
shooting.  
Rec Mode Set  
You can set the picture quality for recording; XP  
(High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low  
Quality), EP (Extend Quality), MLP (Maximum Long  
Play)  
[Audio 1]  
On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was  
recorded while shooting is used..  
1. Select the [Rec Mode Set] option then press d.  
2. Use s/w to select a desired Rec Mode Set (XP,  
[Audio 2]  
SP, LP, EP or MLP).  
On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound  
is used.  
[XP] – Highest quality setting, gives about 1  
hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
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[SP] – Default quality, sufficient for most  
applications, gives about 2 hours of recording  
time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
TV Rec Audio  
When TV recording with bilingual, you can choose  
audio channel to record.  
[LP] – Slightly lower video quality, gives about  
4 hours of recording time on a DVD disc  
(4.7GB).  
[Main+Sub]  
Main language and Sub language.  
[EP] – Low video quality, gives about 6 hours of  
recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
[Main]  
Main language only  
[MLP] – The longest recording time with the  
lowest video quality, gives you about 14 hours  
of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
[Sub]  
Sub language only.  
Note  
,
Auto Chapter  
You may see a fragmented picture or distorted  
subtitle during playing back the contents  
recorded in EP and MLP mode.  
When DVD recording, chapter markers are put in  
specified setting. You can change this interval to  
5 minutes, 10 minutes or 15 minutes. If you select  
[None], switch off automatic chapter marking  
altogether with the [None] setting.  
Rec Aspect  
When recording, you can set the recording aspect  
ratio to suit the material you’re recording (16:9 or  
4:3).  
Note  
,
When DVD recording, you can set the  
recording aspect ratio to suit the material  
you’re recording (16:9 or 4:3).  
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32 System Setting  
Disc Settings  
Disc Format  
Finalize  
Finalizing [fixes] the recordings in place so that  
the disc can be played on a regular DVD player  
or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM  
drive.  
If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will  
initialize the disc.  
Finalizing a disc creates a menu screen for  
navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing  
MENU/LIST or TITLE.  
[DVD-R]  
Caution  
Once you have finalized a DVD-R and  
DVD+R disc, you cannot edit or record  
anything else on that disc.  
The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode.  
The recording mode will always be Video  
mode.  
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[DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)]  
You can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by  
choosing [Unfinalize] option.  
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The Initialize menu will appears. Select  
[OK] then press ENTER (b). DVD-RW disc is  
initialized to Video mode.  
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You can edit or record on the DVD+RW disc  
even after finalizing.  
Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW from  
the Setup menu as below.  
1. Select [Finalize] option then press d.  
1. Select [Disc Format] option then press d.  
2. Press ENTER (b) while [Finalize] is selected.  
2. Press ENTER (b) while [Start] is selected.  
Finalize menu appears.  
Format Disc menu appears.  
3. Select [OK] then press ENTER (b).  
3. Use a/dto select a desired mode (VR Mode  
or Video Mode) then press ENTER (b).  
Confirm message will appear.  
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.  
Note  
,
For DVD+RW discs, go to step 4.  
How long finalization takes depends on the  
type of disc, how much is recorded on the  
disc, and the number of titles on the disc.  
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4. Use a/dto select [OK] then press ENTER (b).  
It takes a few moments to initialize the disc.  
DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes  
to finalize.  
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Caution  
If you want to change the disc format,  
everything recorded on the disc will be erased.  
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If you load a DVD-RW that has already been  
finalized, you canUnfinalizeit by choosing  
Unfinalize from the Finalize menu. After  
doing this, you can edit and re-record onto  
the disc.  
You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R  
disc.  
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If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the  
finalize is not available. To finalize, set [Disc  
Protect] option to [OFF].  
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System Setting 33  
Disc Label  
[MENU/LIST, DISPLAY]  
Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name  
appears when you display disc information on-  
screen.  
Switches the keyboard type (English/Latin  
Capital, English/Latin Lowercase, Symbols) 6  
Choose OK then press ENTER (b) to fix the  
name and return to the Setup menu.  
The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.  
For discs formatted on a different Recorder, you will  
see only a limited character set.  
6. Press HOME to exit the menu.  
Disc Protect  
When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode  
formatted DVD-RW disc, set to ON to prevent  
accidental recording, editing or deleting of the  
disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make  
edits, select OFF.  
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1. Display [Setup] menu.  
2. Use s/wto select the [Disc Label] option.  
3. Press dto move to the third level.  
[Edit] icon is highlighted.  
4. Press ENTER (b).  
Keyboard menu appears.  
5. Enter a name for the disc. Use a/d/s/w  
to select a character then press ENTER (b) to  
confirm your selection. Refer step 3 as shown  
on page 24 (Station Rename).  
Remote control buttons for entering a name  
[z(PLAY)]  
Inserts a space at the cursor position.  
[M(PAUSE/STEP)]  
Deletes the previous character at the cursor  
position.  
[STOP (Z), CLEAR]  
Only for playing back Wide-Screen format  
recordings (16:9).  
[Numbers (0~9)]  
Enters the character of corresponding location  
on the selected column.  
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34 Operating  
2. You can select an item by pressing s/wand  
change or select the setting by pressing a/d.  
For details about each item, see the pages in  
parenthesis.  
General Explanation of  
On-Screen Display  
[TITLE]  
This manual gives basic instructions for operating  
the Recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation  
or allow only limited operation during playback.  
When this occurs, the symbol appears on the  
TV screen, indicating that the operation is not  
permitted by the Recorder or is not available on the  
disc.  
Current title (or track) number/total number of  
titles (or tracks) (page 38).  
[CHAPTER]  
Current chapter number/total number of  
chapters (page 38).  
[TIME]  
Displaying Information While  
Watching TV  
Elapsed playing time (page 39)  
[AUDIO]  
During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/  
remove the information displayed on-screen.  
Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or  
audio channel (page 40).  
e.g., when DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted.  
[SUBTITLE]  
Selected subtitle (page 40).  
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[ANGLE]  
Selected angle/total number of angles (page  
39).  
[SOUND]  
Selected sound mode (page 40).  
3. To remove the on-screen display, press DISPLAY  
or RETURN(x) repeatedly until it disappears.  
Displaying Information on-  
screen  
You can display various information about the disc  
or tape loaded on-screen.  
Note  
,
If no button is pressed for 7 seconds, the on-  
screen display disappears.  
1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.  
Example : DVD-Video disc.  
2. Press DISPLAY once again to show various  
playback information. The items displayed differ  
depending on the disc type or playing status.  
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Operating 35  
To navigate through programs on  
the Guides  
TV Viewing  
Use a/d/s/won your remote control to  
navigate the guide screen.  
Viewing the EPG (Electronic  
Programme Guide)  
You can move faster through programs by scrolling  
page-by-page with the C or V buttons on  
the remote control. Each button stroke scrolls one  
page up or down.  
The  
schedule and  
Electronic Programme Guide  
program information for digital programs. They also  
provide local over-the-air programs information  
including conventional digital programs. Use the  
To tune to another current channel  
Use a/d/s/wto select a current channel then  
press ENTER (b). You can watch the channel.  
to find programs  
Electronic Programme Guide  
easily and conveniently and to view schedule and  
descriptive program information for the programs.  
To display the Full Information  
window  
You can view detail informations for the highlighted  
program. Press blue color button to display detail  
information window. To exit the detail information  
window, press blue color button again.  
To Display the Program Guide  
Press the EPG button on your remote control.  
To Exit the Program Guide  
Press the RETURN (x) button to return to the last  
program you tuned to.  
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To change guide menu  
The guide screen provides two search menus.  
Press yellow color button when the Program Guide  
is displayed.  
Now/Next: The screen shows now and next  
programs.  
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To change date  
When the Program Guide with 8 days is displayed,  
you can also change the date of the Program Guide  
by pressing the green color button then use a/d  
to select a date then press ENTER (b).  
8 Days: The screen shows programs within 8  
days.  
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36 Operating  
Timer Recording with Program  
Guide  
Displaying Channel List and  
Changing Channel  
You can set a timer record using program guide  
with 8 days.  
You can display channel list using the ENTER (b)  
button and switch into other channel on the  
channel list.  
1. Display Program Guide with 8 days.  
1. Press ENTER (b) while watching a program to  
2. Select a program then press red color button.  
The red timer icon will be displayed and the  
program will be memorized by the recorder.  
You can check the programming on the Timer  
Record List menu (see page 50).  
display the channel list.  
2. Select your desired channel using the s/w  
and press ENTER (b) to change the channel.  
3. To release the timer recording, select the  
program then press red color button.  
The red timer icon disappears.  
Switching Program List  
You can switch the program list to DIGITAL TV,  
ANALOG TV, or RADIO.  
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1. Press wto move the highlight position to top of  
Program Selection  
You can select a program as shown below.  
the program list.  
2. Press a/dto select a [DIGITAL TV], [ANALOG  
TV], or [RADIO]. Selected program list appears.  
Number buttons  
Use Number (0-9) buttons to select a program  
directly.  
FAV button  
Press to scroll through your favorite programs.  
PR +/– buttons  
Use PR +/– on the remote control or PROG s/w  
on the front panel to cycle the recorder through  
the programs in memory.  
Displaying the Favorite Program List  
You can display favorite channel list: The list of the  
favorite channels with several-groups that you can  
organise channels by your private taste.  
Program List  
Three types of program lists are provided for easy  
and quick program searching.  
Note  
,
To set a favorite program, use [Program Edit]  
option in the Setup menu. (See page 23-24.)  
ANALOG TV: The list of all analog TV programs.  
DIGITAL TV: The list of all digital TV programs.  
RADIO: The list of all Radio programs.  
1. Press ENTER (b) while watching a program to  
display the program list.  
2. Press Red button. The favorite options appears.  
3. Press s/wto select a favorite option then  
press ENTER (b).  
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Operating 37  
Teletext on/off  
1. Press TEXT to switch to teletext.  
Teletext Operation  
Teletext is an optional function, therefore only  
those with the teletext system can receive the  
teletext broadcast.  
The initial page or last page appears on the  
screen.  
Two page numbers, TV station name, date and  
time are displayed on the screen headline. The  
first page number indicates your selection,  
while the second shows the current page  
displayed.  
Teletext is a free service broadcast by some TV  
stations which gives up-to-the-minute information  
on news, weather, television programs, share prices  
and many other topics.  
The teletext decoder can support the SIMPLE  
systems. SIMPLE (standard teletext) consists of a  
number of pages which are selected by directly  
entering the corresponding page number.  
2. Press TEXT or RETURN (x) to switch off  
teletext.  
Caution  
If your TV is in zoom mode, the Teletext  
menu screen may be cut off.  
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Teletext in Service  
In this case, set the TV’s zoom mode to  
normal to display the menu screen properly.  
The recorder gives you access to teletext which is  
greatly improved in various aspects such as text  
and graphics. This teletext can be accessed by  
special teletext services and specific services which  
broadcast teletext.  
Page selection  
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1. Enter the desired page number as a three digit  
number with the numbered buttons.  
If during selection you press a wrong number,  
you must complete the three digit number and  
then reenter the correct page number.  
2. Use RED/GREEN buttons to move up and down  
pages.  
1. Press number or PR (+/-) buttons to select a  
program which broadcast teletext.  
2. Press TEXT to access on the teletext.  
3. Follow the indications on teletext and move  
onto the next or previous step by pressing color  
(RED or GREEN) or SKIP (C/V) buttons and  
so on.  
4. Press TEXT or RETURN (x) to switch off teletext  
and return to TV viewing.  
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38 Operating  
General Features  
Playing a DVD  
Playback Setup  
Note  
,
Unless stated otherwise, all operations  
described use the remote control. Some  
features may also be available on the Setup  
menu.  
Before using the remote control, press the DVD  
button to select the device to be operated.  
Turn the TV on and select the video input source  
connected to the Recorder.  
Moving to another TITLE  
When a disc has more than one title, you can move  
to another title as follows:  
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select  
the input source connected to the Recorder.  
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE (B) to open the disc tray.  
Press DISPLAY twice then use s/wto select the  
title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered  
button (0-9) or a/dto select a title number.  
2. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the  
playback side down.  
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE (B) to close the tray.  
READ appears on the display window, and  
playback starts automatically. If playback does  
not start, press z(PLAY).  
Moving to another CHAPTER/  
TRACK  
When a title on a disc has more than one chapter/  
track, you can move to another chapter/track as  
follows:  
In some cases, the disc menu might appear  
instead.  
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Note  
,
Press SKIP (C/V) briefly during playback to  
select the next chapter/track or to return to the  
beginning of the current chapter/track.  
If a menu screen is displayed  
The menu screen may be displayed first  
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after loading a DVD which contains a menu.  
Press SKIP (C) twice briefly to step back to the  
previous chapter/track.  
Use the a/d/s/wbuttons to select the  
title/chapter you want to view, then press  
ENTER (b) to start playback.  
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To go directly to any chapter/track during playback,  
press DISPLAY twice. Then, use s/wto select  
chapter icon (or select track icon). Then, enter the  
chapter/track number using the numbered buttons  
(0-9) or press a/d.  
Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the  
menu screen.  
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If Parental Control is set and the disc is not  
within the Rating settings (not authorized),  
the 4-digit code must be entered and/  
or the disc must be authorized (seeDVD  
Rating, on page 29).  
Search  
1. Press SCAN (cor v) during playback.  
The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.  
DVDs may have a Region Code. Your  
recorder will not play discs that have a  
region code different from your recorder.  
The region code for this recorder is 2 (two).  
channels for cable subscribers.  
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2. Press SCAN (cor v) to select the required  
speed: a(Reverse play), c, ca, cc,  
cca, ccc (backward) or v,  
dv, vv, dvv, vvv  
(forward).  
With a DivX disc the Search speed changes:  
c, ca, cc, cca (backward)  
or v, dv, vv, dvv (forward).  
3. To exit SEARCH mode, press z(PLAY).  
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Operating 39  
4. Within 7 seconds, press ENTER (b) to confirm  
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame  
Playback  
the start time.  
Playback starts from the selected time on the  
disc.  
1. Press PAUSE/STEP (M) during playback.  
The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.  
2. You can advance or back up the picture frame-  
by frame by pressing a/drepeatedly during  
PAUSE mode.  
Checking the Contents of DVD Video  
Discs:  
Menus DVDs may contain menus that allow you  
to access special features. To open the disc menu,  
press MENU/LIST. Then, press the appropriate  
number button to select an option. Or, use the a/  
d/s/wbuttons to highlight your selection, then  
press ENTER (b).  
3. To exit PAUSE mode, press z (PLAY).  
Note  
,
The picture frame-by-frame in reverse is not  
available for Video CD.  
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You can advance the picture frame-  
by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (M)  
repeatedly on the remote control.  
Title Menu  
1. Press TITLE.  
If the current title has a menu, the menu will  
appear on the TV screen. Otherwise, the disc  
menu may appear.  
Slow Motion  
1. Press PAUSE/STEP (M) during playback.  
2. The menu may contain camera angles, spoken  
language and subtitle options, and chapters for  
the title.  
The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.  
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2. Press SCAN (cor v) during PAUSE mode.  
The Recorder will enter SLOW mode.  
3. Use the SCAN (cor v) to select the  
required speed:  
Disc Menu  
a!1/16, a!1/8, a!1/4, or a!1/2  
(backward), or !d1/16, !d1/8, !d1/4, or !d  
1/2 (forward).  
1. Press MENU/LIST.  
The disc menu is displayed.  
2. To remove the disc menu, press MENU/LIST  
again.  
4. To exit Slow Motion mode, press z (PLAY).  
Time Search  
Camera Angle  
The Time Search function allows you to start  
playing at any chosen time on the disc.  
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different  
camera angles, you can change to a different  
camera angle during playback.  
1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback.  
The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.  
The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing  
time of the current disc.  
1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback.  
2
Use s/wto select the ANGLE icon.  
3. Press a/drepeatedly to select a desired angle.  
2. Within 7 seconds, use s/wto select the Time  
Search icon in the on-screen display.  
Note  
,
The-:--:--appears in the Time Search box.  
The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV  
screen when alternate angles are available.  
3. Within 7 seconds, use the number buttons  
to enter the required start time. Enter hours,  
minutes, and seconds from left to right in the  
box.  
You can not enter an invalid time.  
If you enter the wrong numbers, press a/dto  
move the under bar (_) to the wrong number.  
Then enter the correct numbers.  
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Changing the Audio Soundtrack  
Last Condition Memory  
Press AUDIO then press a/drepeatedly during  
playback to hear a different audio language or  
audio soundtrack if available.  
This Recorder memorizes last scene from the  
last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in  
memory even if you remove the disc from the  
Recorder or switch off the Recorder. If you load a  
disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is  
automatically recalled.  
Note  
,
Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and  
DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio  
output when DTS is selected. To listen to the  
DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to a  
DTS decoder via one of the digital outputs. See  
page 17 for connection details.  
Note  
,
Settings are stored in memory for use any  
time.  
y
y
This recorder does not memorize settings of  
a disc if you switch off the recorder before  
commencing to play it.  
Changing the Audio Channel  
With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have  
both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can  
switch between Main (L), Bilingual (R), or a mix of  
both (Main + Bilingual) by pressing AUDIO.  
4
3D Surround  
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which  
simulates multi-channel audio playback from two  
conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five  
or more speakers normally required to listen to  
multichannel audio from a home theater system.  
1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The On-  
Screen Display appears on the TV screen.  
2. Use s/wto select the Sound icon in the On-  
Screen Display.  
3. Use a/dto select3D SUR.  
To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select  
“NORMAL”.  
Subtitles  
Press SUBTITLE then press a/drepeatedly during  
playback to see the different subtitle languages.  
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Tracking Control  
Auto Tracking  
Playing a VCR  
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture  
to remove snow or streaks.  
The AUTO TRACKING function works in the  
following cases:  
Preparation  
Before using the remote control, press the VCR  
button to select the device to be operated.  
y
y
y
A tape is played back for the first time.  
Tape speed (SP, LP) changes.  
y
y
y
Turn the TV on and select the video input source  
connected to the Recorder.  
Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on  
the tape.  
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and  
select the input source connected to the  
Recorder.  
Manual Tracking  
If noise appears on the screen during playback,  
press either PR/TRK (s/w) on the remote control  
or PROG. (s/w) on the front panel until the noise  
on the screen is reduced.  
Normal Playback  
1. Insert a prerecorded video cassette.  
The indicator will light and the Recorder will  
powerup automatically.  
In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very  
carefully.  
y
Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display  
window is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once.  
y
Tracking is automatically reset to normal  
when the tape is ejected or the power cord is  
unplugged for more than 3 seconds.  
y
4
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the  
Recorder will start playback automatically.  
y
2. Press z (PLAY) once.  
Special Effect Playback  
Special effects playback notes  
PLAY icon appears on the TV screen.  
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for  
playback. It will be automatically selected by  
the Recorder.  
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV  
screen. This is normal.  
y
y
y
The audio is automatically muted during special  
effect modes, so there is no sound during search.  
3. Press STOP (Z) to stop playback.  
STOP icon appears on the TV screen.  
During the high-speed picture search modes,  
a short time is needed to stabilize tape speed  
when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight  
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (Z) is  
pressed, the Recorder will automatically stop,  
rewind and eject the tape, and turn itself off.  
interference may be observed during this time.  
Note  
,
Search  
If you wish to watch the DVD playback  
during the VCR playback, press DVD (or  
DVD/VCR) to change to DVD mode and  
perform the DVD playback.  
y
y
This function lets you visually search forward and  
backward for a desired scene on your tape.  
1. Press SCAN (cor v) during playback.  
The Recorder will be activated in the SEARCH  
mode.  
You cannot playback for the both DVD and  
VCR at the same time.  
If the Recorder is left in the SEARCH mode  
for more than 3 minutes, the Recorder will  
automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect  
the tape and video heads.  
y
2. To return to playback, press z(PLAY).  
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Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback  
Playing a DivX Movie Disc  
Using this unit you can play DivX disc. Before  
playing DivX files, readAbout DivX movie fileson  
right.  
1. Press M(PAUSE/STEP) during playback.  
A still picture appears on the TV screen.  
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by  
using PR/TRK (s/w) on the remote control.  
y
y
1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The Movie menu  
appears on the TV screen.  
If the Recorder is left in the STILL mode for more  
than 5 minutes, the Recorder will automatically  
enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and  
video heads.  
2. Press s/wto select a folder, and press ENTER  
(b). A list of files in the folder appears. If you  
are in a file list and want to return to the Folder  
list, use the s/wbuttons on the remote to  
highlight g and press ENTER (b).  
2. Press M(PAUSE/STEP) repeatedly to advance the  
video picture one frame at a time while viewing  
a still picture.  
3. To return to playback, press z (PLAY).  
Slow Motion  
1. While in still mode, press SCAN (v).  
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19  
times slower than the normal speed.  
During slow playback, use PR/TRK (s/w) on the  
Remote Control to minimize noise bands.  
y
4
3. If you want to view a particular file, press s/w  
to highlight a file and press z (PLAY).  
You can use variable playback functions. Refer  
to pages 38-40.  
If slow motion mode continues for more than 3  
minutes, the Recorder will automatically change  
to normal play mode.  
y
2. To return to playback, press z(PLAY).  
4. Press Z(STOP) to stop the playback.  
Counter Memory Function  
The Movie menu appears.  
This is useful if there is a section of tape you want  
to view immediately after recording or if you want  
to return to the same point several times.  
Note  
,
On a CD with MP3/WMA, JPEG and MOVIE file,  
you can switch Music, Photo and Movie menu.  
Press TITLE.  
1. Begin recording or playing a tape.  
2. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the real-  
time counter on the TV screen.  
3. At the point you want to locate later, reset the  
realtime counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR.  
Continue to play or record.  
Notice for displaying the DivX  
subtitle  
If the subtitle does not display properly during  
playback, press M(PAUSE/STEP) when the subtitle  
is displayed and press and hold SUBTITLE about  
3 seconds then press a/dto select another  
language code until the subtitle is displayed  
properly.  
4. Press STOP (Z) when recording or playback  
finishes.  
5. Press x (RETURN).  
The tape automatically stops when the tape  
counter returns to about0:00:00.  
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Playable Audio format  
Movie menu options  
“AC3, PCM, MP2, MP3, WMA”  
1. Press s/wto select a folder/file on the Movie  
menu then press ENTER (b).  
Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),  
within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)  
y
Movie menu options appear.  
2. Press s/wto select an option, and press ENTER  
Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps  
(WMA)  
y
(b).  
CD-R format  
[Play]  
ISO 9660 and JOLIET  
DVD R/RW format  
ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)  
Start playback the selected title.  
[Open]  
Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder  
appears.  
About DivX movie files  
DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is limited  
as follows:  
Available resolution size of the DivX file is under  
720x576 (W x H) pixel.  
y
y
y
y
The DivX subtitle file name has to be identified  
with the DivX file name to display by this unit.  
4
The total number of files and folders on the disc  
should be less than 1999.  
If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97  
frames per second, this unit may not operate  
normally.  
If the video and audio structure of recorded file  
is not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.  
y
y
If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit supports  
only 1-point of the record level.  
* GMC?  
GMC is the acronym for Global Motion  
Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in  
MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like DivX,  
have this option.  
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually  
called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.  
Playable DivX file  
.avi, “.divx”  
Playable DivX subtitle  
.smi, “.srt , “.sub (Micro DVD format only), “.txt (Micro  
DVD format only)”  
DivX subtitle except those listed above is not  
displayed on the TV screen.  
y
Playable Codec format  
“DIV3, MP43, DIVX, DX50”  
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Music menu options  
1. To display menu options, select a track (or  
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/  
WMA Disc  
The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder  
can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-  
ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD R or DVD RW disc.  
folder) on the menu then press ENTER (b).  
2. Use s/wto select an option then press ENTER  
(b) to confirm your selection.  
Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the  
notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on page 45.  
Music-Audio CD menu options  
1. Insert a disc and close the tray.  
AUDIO CD or MP3/WMA CD menu appears on  
the TV screen.  
[Play]  
Starts playback the selected track.  
[Random]  
Plays tracks in random order.  
[Program add]  
Adds the track(s) to Program List.  
AUDIO CD Menu  
MP3/WMA CD Menu  
Music-CD menu options  
2. Use s/wto select a track then press z(PLAY).  
Playback starts.  
• When you select a track.  
[Play]  
4
During playback, the current track’s elapsed  
playing time will appear on the display window  
and menu.  
Starts playback the selected track.  
[Random]  
Playback will stop at the end of the disc.  
Plays tracks in random order.  
[Program add]  
Note  
,
You can view TV channel or video input  
source by pressing RETURN. If you want to  
return to the Music menu, press MENU/LIST.  
y
y
y
y
Adds the track(s) to Program List.  
• When you select a folder.  
If you select a MP3 and press DISPLAY, the  
file informations are displayed. Press DISPLAY  
again to remove the file informations.  
[Open]  
Displays sub-folders and MP3/WMA files only in  
the folder.  
If you select a folder and press DISPLAY, the  
number of subfolders and number of MP3/  
WMA files in the folder are displayed.  
Pause  
1. Press M(PAUSE/STEP) during playback.  
If you are in a file list and want to return to  
the Folder list, use the s/wto highlight  
and press ENTER (b) to return to the  
previous menu screen.  
2. To return to playback, press z (PLAY) or press  
M(PAUSE/STEP) again.  
Moving to Another Track  
3. To stop playback at any other time, press Z  
Press SKIP (C or V) briefly during playback  
to go to the next track or to return to the  
beginning of the current track.  
y
(STOP).  
Press SKIP (V) twice briefly to step back to the  
y
y
previous track.  
On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter  
the track number using the numbered buttons  
(0-9) during playback on the Track List.  
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Search (Audio CD only)  
Viewing a JPEG File  
The recorder can play discs with JPEG files.  
Before playing JPEG recordings, readNotes on  
JPEG Recordingson page 46.  
1. Press SCAN (cor v) during playback.  
The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.  
2. Press SCAN (cor v) to select the required  
speed: c, ca, cc(backward) or  
v, dv, vv(forward).  
1. Insert a disc and close the tray.  
The Photo menu appears on the TV screen.  
Search speed and direction are indicated on the  
menu screen.  
2. Use a/d/s/wto select a folder, then press  
ENTER (b). Open icon is highlighted on the left  
side of the menu.  
3. To exit SEARCH mode, press z (PLAY).  
Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings  
About MP3  
An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using  
the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme.We  
call files that have the.mp3le extensionMP3  
files.  
y
The recorder can not read an MP3 file that has a  
file extension other than.mp3.  
y
3. Press ENTER (b).  
A list of files in the folder appears.  
About WMA(Window Media Audio)  
4
Note  
,
An WMA file is a Microsoft audio compression  
technology.  
y
If the icon displays in the Photo menu, it  
means you cannot see those JPEG files.  
WMA(Windows Media Audio) offers double the  
audio.compression of the MP3 format.  
y
4. Use a/d/s/wto select a file, then press  
ENTER (b).  
MP3/WMA Disc compatibility with this recorder  
is limited as follows:  
The options appear on the left side of the menu.  
1. CD-R physical format should beISO 9660and  
“JOLIET.  
2. If you record MP3/WMA files using the software  
which cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for example  
“Direct-CDetc., it is impossible to playback  
MP3/WMA files.We recommend that you use  
“Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO9660 or  
JOLIET file system.  
3. Total number of files and folders on the disc  
should be less than 1999.  
Note  
,
If you are in a file list and want to return  
to the Folder list, use the s/wbuttons on  
the remote to highlight the icon and press  
ENTER (b).  
y
y
This Recorder requires discs/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) that  
require certain pre-existing conditions (see above)  
to insure compatible playback.  
You can view TV channel or video input  
source by pressing x (RETURN). If you  
want to return to the Photo menu, press  
MENU/LIST.  
Customers should also 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.  
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46 Operating  
5. Use s/wto select [Full Screen] option then  
Notes on JPEG Recordings  
press ENTER (b).  
Depending on the size and number of the JPEG  
files, it may take several minutes to read the  
contents of the media. If you don’t see an on-  
screen display after several minutes, some of the  
files are too big — reduce the resolution of the  
JPEG files to less than 4 mega pixels and burn  
another disc.  
y
The total number of files and folders are free but  
the total number of files on the folder should be  
less than 1999.  
y
6. To stop viewing at any time, press Z(STOP).  
The Photo menu reappears.  
Some discs may be incompatible due to different  
recording formats or the condition of the discs.  
y
y
When you are using software such asEasy CD  
Creatorto burn JPEG files on a CD-R, ensure that  
all selected files have the.jpgextension before  
copying them into the CD layout.  
Skip Images  
While viewing a picture, press SKIP (C or V)  
once to advance to the next file or return to the  
previous file.  
If the files have.jpeextensions, please rename  
them as.jpgles.  
y
y
Rotate Images  
Use s/wwhile viewing a picture to flip the picture  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
File names without the.jpgextension cannot be  
read by this recorder, even though the files are  
shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer®.  
4
Progressive and lossless compression JPEG  
image files are not supported.  
y
View Slide Shows  
1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu.  
2. Press ENTER (b).  
The Slide Show menu appears.  
3. Use a/d/s/wto set the options.  
[Object]  
Selected file or All files.  
[Speed]  
Sets the speed for Slide Show (Slow, Normal,  
or Fast).  
4. Select the Start option then press ENTER (b) to  
start the Slide Show.  
5. Press Z (STOP) to stop the Slide Show and  
returns to the Photo menu.  
Note  
,
Use the MARKER button to select multiple files.  
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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).  
y
DVD Recording  
DVD Recording  
Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RW  
discs.  
y
y
Notes for DVD recording  
When using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will  
execute the Menu-making operation to update  
the new title and editing when removing the  
disc from the recorder.  
This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW  
discs.  
y
Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can  
affect playback and/or recording performance.  
Please take proper care of your discs.  
y
The recordable time is limited to 12 hours for a  
title.  
y
y
The company does not hold any responsibility  
to compensate the contents which should have  
been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g.  
losses of business profit, or business intermission)  
that may arise from malfunction of this recorder  
(not recording/editing as intended).  
y
If the unit detects the copy-protected signal  
while recording, the recording will be paused  
temporarily until the signal switchs to recordable  
signal.  
Recording time and picture quality  
There are five preset recording quality modes:  
The recording times shown are not exact  
because the recorder uses variable bit-rate  
video compression. This means that the exact  
recording time will depend on the material  
being recorded.  
y
y
4
[XP] – Highest quality setting, gives about 1  
hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception  
is poor or the picture contains interference, the  
recording times may be shorter.  
[SP] – Default quality, sufficient for most  
applications, gives about 2 hours of recording  
time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
The unit cannot record the DTV caption on the  
recordable DVD disc.  
y
y
y
[LP] – Slightly lower video quality, gives about  
4 hour of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).  
If you record still pictures or audio only, the  
recording time may be longer.  
[EP] – Low video quality, gives about 6 hour of  
recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
The displayed times for recording and time  
remaining may not always add up to exactly the  
length of the disc.  
[MLP] – The longest recording time with the  
lowest video quality, gives you about 14 hours  
of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).  
The recording time available may decrease if you  
heavily edit a disc.  
y
y
Note  
,
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  
26 (Initialize) for how to do this.  
You may see a fragmented picture during  
playing back the contents recorded in EP or  
MLP mode.  
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.  
y
y
When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode,  
recording time available will only increase if you  
erase the last title recorded on the disc.  
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Restrictions on video recording  
TV  
Selected Broadcast Audio Monitor  
Broadcast Audio  
Audio  
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.  
y
L Ch  
MONO  
L
R Ch  
MONO MONO  
MONO  
MONO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
R
STEREO  
Left  
L
L
Left  
Right  
MONO  
MONO  
R
R
Right  
MONO  
MONO  
MONO MONO  
MONO MONO  
Video that iscopy-once onlycan only be  
recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode.  
y
MONO +  
SA  
SAP  
SAP  
L
SAP  
R
SAP  
Copy control signals Recordable disc  
STEREO +  
SAP  
STEREO  
SAP  
STEREO  
SAP  
Copy-Free  
-RWVR -RWVideo  
SAP  
MONO  
SAP  
+RW  
+R  
-R  
MONO  
MONO MONO  
If you set the audio channel to SAP (Second Audio  
Program), but there is no SAP channel being  
broadcast, the main audio (mono or stereo) will be  
recorded.  
Copy-Once  
Copy-Never  
-RWVR  
Ver.1.2 with CPRM*  
Ver.1.1,  
None  
4
* The recorded disc can be played only on  
CPRM compatible equipment  
5. Press (REC) once to start recording.  
X
The REC indicator lights in the display window.  
6. Press Z(STOP) to stop recording.  
Note  
Basic Recording from a TV  
,
The maximum numbers of DVD titles are as  
show below;  
y
y
Follow the instructions below to record a TV  
program. Recording starts immediately and  
continues until the disc is full or you stop the  
recording.  
- DVD-R/RW: 99  
- DVD+R/RW: 49  
If the Recorder is powered off during DVD  
recording, the recording will not be saved.  
1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device  
(DVD) for recording and load a recordable disc.  
Also make sure that the TV input is set to this  
recorder.  
2. Set a recording mode as necessary settings.  
Refer to page 31.  
3. Select the TV channel to record.  
4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for  
analog channel or audio language for digital  
channel to record.  
The table below shows what will be recorded  
on the different settings for different types of  
analog broadcast. The last column (Monitor  
Audio) shows what you’ll hear as it is recording.  
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Instant Timer Recording  
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a  
recording easily of a preset length without using  
the program timer.  
Timer Recording  
1. Press HOME (n) and the Home menu appears.  
2. Select [RECORD] > [Timer Record] and press  
ENTER (b).  
1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording  
from a TV).  
2. Press X(REC) repeatedly to select the recording  
time length. Recording starts after the first press.  
DVD: Each subsequent press increases the  
recording time by 10 minutes.  
3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER (b).  
The Timer Record menu will appear.  
Checking the Recording Time  
Press X(REC) or DISPLAY once to check  
the recording time. The recalled setting will  
automatically return to the TV screen for a moment.  
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the  
display window.  
4
[PR] – Choose a channel that memorized in  
this Recorder, or one of the external inputs  
from which to record (AV1 or AV2).  
To Extend the Recording Time  
The recording time can be extended anytime by  
pressing X(REC).  
Each subsequent press increases the recording  
time by 10 minutes (DVD).  
[Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in  
advance, or select a daily or weekly program.  
[Start Time] – Set the recording start time.  
To Pause the Recording  
[End Time] – Set the recording end time.  
1. Press M(PAUSE/STEP) to pause the recording.  
[Repeat] – Choose a desired repeat (Once,  
Daily (Monday - Friday), or Weekly).  
2. When you want to continue recording, press M  
(PAUSE/STEP) or X(REC).  
4. Enter the necessary information for your timer  
recording(s).  
Note  
,
If you press M(PAUSE/STEP) during the  
y
y
a/d(left/right) – Move the cursor left/right  
y
y
Instant Timer Recording, it will be canceled.  
s/w(up/down) – Change the setting at the  
current cursor position.  
The Recorder will automatically power off  
when the Instant Timer Recording ends.  
Press RETURN (x) to return to the [Timer  
Record List] menu.  
y
5. Press ENTER (b) to save the program.  
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6. The [Rec. OK] on the [Check] field on the [Timer  
Record List] menu indicates the timer recording  
is programmed correctly.  
Checking Timer Recording Details  
Programming can be checked whenever the  
Recorder is turned on.  
[Rec. OK] – Indicates the Timer Record is in  
recordable condition.  
1. Press HOME (n) and the Home menu appears.  
2. Select [RECORD] > [Timer Record] and press  
ENTER (b).  
[No Disc] – There is no disc in the disc tray.  
3. Use s/wto select a program.  
[Invalid disc] – The inserted disc is not  
recordable.  
4. Press ENTER (b) to edit the selected program.  
Timer Record menu appears.  
[Unrecordable] – There is no space to record  
on the disc.  
[Lack Space] – The space on the disc is  
insufficient.  
[Duplicate Date] – The space on the disc is  
insufficient.  
7. Press RETURN (x) to exit the [Timer Record  
List] menu.  
Note  
Canceling a Timer Recording  
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the  
recording actually starts.  
4
,
You must insert a recordable disc.  
y
y
The Timer indicator lights on the front panel  
display.  
Use s/wto select a program you want to erase  
on the [Timer Record List] menu, then press CLEAR  
and select [OK] then press ENTER (b).  
The Recorder will record the audio  
y
according to the current TV tuner setting.  
Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for  
analog channel to record before switching  
the Recorder to Standby mode.  
Stopping a Timer Recording in  
Progress  
After a timer recording has started, you can still  
cancel the program.  
For digital TV recording with multiple audio  
languages, set audio language from the  
[DTV Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup  
menu (see page 27).  
y
You can stop a timer recording in progress.  
Press Z (STOP) and the confirm message will  
appear. Press ENTER (b) to stop the recording or  
press RETURN (x) to continue the recording.  
y
The Recorder will automatically power off  
when the Timer Recording ends.  
y
y
There is a short delay when a timer  
recording finishes to confirm the recorded  
program. If two timer recordings are set  
to record sequentially (one right after the  
other), the very beginning of the later  
program may not be recorded.  
You must press Z(STOP) to stop the Timer  
y
y
Recording.  
The Timer Recording function allows you to  
record up to 16 programs within a period of  
one month.  
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Recording from External  
Components  
You can record from an external component, such  
as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the  
Recorder’s external inputs.  
1. Make sure that the component you want  
to record from is connected properly to the  
Recorder. See page 19.  
2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external  
input to record from.  
[AV1] – AV1 mounted on back panel.  
[AV2] – AV IN 2 VIDEO, AUDIO (L/R) mounted  
on front panel.  
[DV] – DV Input mounted on front panel.  
3. Load a recordable disc.  
4. Set a recording mode as necessary settings.  
Refer to page 31.  
4
5. Press X(REC) once to start recording.  
The REC indicator lights in the display window.  
6. Press Z (STOP) to stop recording.  
Note  
,
Check that the Audio In settings DV Record  
Audio are as you want them. See page 31.  
y
y
If your source is copy-protected using  
CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it  
using this recorder. See Copyright on page  
3 for more details.  
Recording continues until you press Z  
y
y
y
(STOP) or the disc is full.  
To record for a fixed length of time, see  
[Instant Timer Recording] on page 49.  
When unit is on any external inputs mode  
(AV1, AV2 and DV) the PR (+/-) buttons  
don’t work, press AV/INPUT (on remote)  
repeatedly to select the TV mode, and then  
select the TV channels.  
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a Current media.  
DVD Editing  
b Indicates the record mode, free space, and  
elapsed time progress bar.  
c Menu options: To display menu option, select  
a title or chapter then press ENTER (b). The  
options displayed differ depending on the  
disc type.  
Title List and Chapter List  
Menu Overview  
Using the Title List menu you can edit video  
content. The editing features available in the Title  
List menu depend on whether you are editing  
video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original  
content, or a Playlist.  
[Play] – Start playback of the selected title or  
chapter. The hidden titles and chapters on the  
DVD+R/RW cannot be play back.  
[Search]  
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.  
[Chapter] : Displays Chapter List of the Title.  
y
y
[Time] : Search time for you want start  
point of the title.  
[Delete] – Deletes the title or chapter. (page  
55)  
1. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.  
Playback should be stopped when you do this.  
[Move] – Moves chapter position on [Chapter  
List - Playlist] menu (page 56).  
When selecting titles, use the s/wbuttons to  
display the previous/next page if there are more  
than six titles.  
y
4
[Protect] – Protects accidental recording,  
editing or deleting of the title.(page 57)  
[Edit] – Edits or Deletes a part of the title.  
If you are editing a VR mode disc, press MENU/  
LIST to switch between Original and Playlist  
menu.  
y
[Title Name] : Edits the title name. (page  
55).  
y
[Delete Part] : Deletes a part of the Title  
(page 55).  
y
Press DISPLAY to display the information of  
selected title on the Title List menu.  
y
y
[Divide] : Divides a title into two (page 57).  
y
y
After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List  
or Chapter List menu, then press ENTER (b). The  
menu options on the left side of the menu. Use  
s/wto select a option then press ENTER (b) to  
confirm your selection.  
[Hide (Show)] : Hides (or Shows) the  
selected title or chapter. (page 56-57)  
[Playlist Add] – Adds the title or chapter to  
the Playlist. (page 53)  
2. To exit the Title List menu, press RETURN (x)  
[Title] – Displays Title List of the chapter.  
repeatedly.  
[Combine] – Combines two chapters into  
one (page 58).  
[Full Play] – Starts playback of the selected  
title including the hidden chapters.  
a
b
d Currently selected title.  
c
e Shows the selected title number and total  
number of titles.  
f Thumbnail.  
d
e
f
g
g Shows the title name, recorded date, and  
recording length.  
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Making a New Playlist  
-RWVR  
VR Mode: Original and Playlist  
Editing  
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 54).  
Titles, Chapters and Parts  
Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or  
more chapters. When you add a disc’s title into the  
Playlist, all the chapters within that title also added.  
In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave  
exactly as chapters on original content. 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.  
The title appears in the Playlist complete with  
the chapter markers that appear in the Original.  
However, if you add more chapter markers to the  
Original later, these are not automatically copied  
over into the Playlist title.  
1. Choose a title or chapter on the [Title List-  
Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu  
to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER (b).  
The menu options appears on the left side of  
the menu.  
Caution  
>
When editing using the Delete, Add and  
Move functions, the start and end frames  
may not be exactly as set in the start and  
end point display.  
y
2. Use s/wto select [Playlist Add] option then  
press d.  
4
During Playlist playback, you may notice a  
momentary pause between edits. This is not  
a malfunction.  
y
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 aPlaylistof  
what to play and when to play it. On playback, the  
Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.  
3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER (b).  
The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All  
chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.  
About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’  
-RWVR  
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  
y
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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Note  
Adding Additional Title / Chapters  
to the Playlist  
-RWVR  
,
It may not be possible to delete chapters that  
are less than 3 seconds long.  
1. Use a/d/s/wto choose a chapter or title  
you want to delete on the [Title List] or [Chapter  
List] menu then press ENTER (b).  
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 (b).  
The menu options appears on the left side of  
the screen.  
The menu options appears on the left side of  
the screen.  
2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the  
menu.  
Example: Title List (DVD-RW)  
2. Use s/wto select [Playlist Add] from menu  
options then press d.  
4
3. Press ENTER (b) to confirm.  
The confirm message for deleting will appear.  
3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already  
registered to insert a title or chapter, then press  
ENTER (b).  
4. Use a/dto select [OK] then press ENTER (b).  
The selected chapter or title is deleted.  
After pressing ENTER (b), the new, updated  
menu is displayed.  
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or  
chapter on the Playlist.  
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from  
the menu.  
You can view the added chapters on the  
[Chapter List-Playlist] menu.  
6. Press RETURN (x) repeatedly to exit the menu.  
Note  
,
When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s  
name is changed to [Deleted Title].  
y
y
y
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, DVD-RW  
(Video mode) increases remaining recording  
time.  
5. Press RETURN (x) to exit, or MENU/LIST to go  
back to the [Title List-Original] menu.  
The Chapter delete function is only available  
on DVD-RW (VR mode).  
y
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.  
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.  
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Deleting a Part  
Naming a Title  
-RWVR  
-RWVR  
-RWVideo  
+RW  
-R  
+R  
You can delete a part which you do not want in the  
title.  
You can name the titles.  
1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title  
List menu, then press ENTER (b).  
The menu options appears on the left side of  
the menu.  
1. Use a/d/s/wto choose a title you want to  
delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER  
(b).  
The options appears on the left side of the  
menu.  
2. Use s/wto select [Edit] > [Title Name] option  
then press ENTER (b).  
2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press  
ENTER (b).  
Keyboard menu appears.  
[Edit] menu appears on the TV screen.  
Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)  
3. Enter a name for the title. Use a/d/s/w  
to select a character then press ENTER (b) to  
confirm your selection.  
4
3. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to  
find the starting point.  
[Language] – Selects a keyboard type.  
4. Press ENTER (b) at the starting point of the  
section you want to delete.  
[Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position.  
[Delete] – Deletes the character to the left of  
the cursor position.  
[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.  
[a/d] – Moves the cursor left or right.  
[OK] – Confirms the name you have entered.  
6. Press ENTER (b) at the ending point of the  
section you want to delete.  
[Cancel] – Deletes all characters and exits the  
Keyboard menu.  
You can cancel the selected point, use s/wto  
select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER (b).  
Note  
,
7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then  
press ENTER (b).  
Remote Control buttons for entering a  
name  
The confirm message for deleting will appear.  
Use a/dto select [OK] then press ENTER (b).  
The selected part is deleted from the title and  
Title List menu appears.  
z(PLAY): Inserts a space at the cursor  
y
y
y
y
y
y
position.  
M(PAUSE/STEP): Deletes the character to  
the right of the cursor position.  
Note  
,
SKIP (C/V): Moves the cursor left or  
right.  
It may not be possible to delete parts that  
are less than 3 seconds long.  
y
y
Z(STOP), CLEAR: Deletes the character to  
the left of the cursor position.  
If you select [Cancel] then press ENTER (b),  
the Recorder will go to previous option and  
into Pause mode.  
0-9: Enters the character corresponding to  
the selected column.  
MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the  
keyboard type.provider.  
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4. Choose [OK] then press ENTER (b) to fix the  
Moving a Playlist Chapter  
-RWVR  
name and return to the previous menu screen.  
5. Press RETURN (x) repeatedly to exit the menu.  
Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of  
Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.  
Note  
,
Names can be up to 32 characters long.  
y
y
Note  
,
For discs formatted on a different recorder,  
you will see only a limited character set.  
This function is not available if there is only  
one chapter.  
When recording on DVD-R, DVD-RW or  
DVD+R discs, the entered name is displayed  
on the u unit only after finalization.  
y
1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist  
menu.  
2. Press ENTER (b).  
The menu options appears on the left side of  
the menu.  
Time Search  
-RWVR -RWVideo +RW  
-R  
+R  
3. Use s/wto select [Move] option from Playlist  
options then press ENTER (b).  
You can select start point of the title.  
1. Choose Use a/d/ s/wto choose a title on  
the Title List menu then press ENTER (b).  
The options appears on the left side of the  
menu.  
4
2. Choose Select [Search] > [Time] option then  
press ENTER (b).  
[Time] menu appears on the TV screen.  
4. Use a/d/ s/wto choose the place you  
want to move the chapter then press ENTER  
(b).  
After pressing ENTER (b), the updated menu is  
displayed.  
Hide a Chapter/Title  
Start time  
+RW  
-R  
+R  
Selected point  
Selected time  
Current picture  
End time  
You can skip playing chapters or titles without  
deleting from the disc.  
1. Use a/d/ s/wto choose a chapter or title  
you want to hide on the [Title List] or [Chapter  
List] menu, then press ENTER (b).  
3. Choose Use a/dto find the point you want  
to start.  
Options appear on the left side of the screen.  
The point increase 1 minute step.  
If you press and hold a/dthen the point  
increase 5 minute step.  
2. Select [Edit] > [Hide] option.  
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)  
4. Choose Press ENTER (b) to start selected point.  
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3. Press ENTER (b) to confirm.  
Divide One Title Into Two  
+RW  
The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim.  
Note  
,
Use this command to split a title up into two new  
titles.  
If you select a hidden chapter or title on  
the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can  
‘showit by choosing [Show] option on the  
menu. After doing that, you are able to see  
the chapter or title.  
y
y
1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to  
divide then press ENTER (b).  
The menu options appears on the left side of  
the screen.  
You can play hidden chapter or title using  
[Full Play] option in the menu.  
2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option.  
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)  
Protect a Title  
-RWVR +RW  
-R  
+R  
Use this function to protect against accidental  
recording, editing or deleting of the title.  
1. Press MENU/LIST to display the [Title List] menu.  
2. Use a/d/ s/wto choose a title you want to  
protect then press ENTER (b).  
3. Press ENTER (b).  
4
[Edit (Divide)] menu appears.  
Options appear on the left side of the screen.  
3. Select [Protect] from the options.  
Example: Title List (DVD-RW)  
Current picture  
The second title’s thumbnail  
The first title’s thumbnail  
4. Press ENTER (b) to confirm.  
Note  
4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to  
find the point you want to divide the title.  
,
If you select a title that has already been  
protected on the Title List menu, you can  
‘unprotectit by choosing [Unprotect] option  
from the Title List menu options. After doing  
that, you can edit and delete the title.  
5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER (b) at  
the point.  
To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then  
press ENTER (b). Repeat from step 4.  
6. Choose [Done] option then press ENTER (b) to  
fix the dividing point.  
The title is divided into two new titles. It take up  
to 6 minutes to divide.  
Note  
,
The dividing point may not be selected if the  
point is less than 3 seconds long.  
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Combining Two Chapters Into One  
Overwriting Recording  
-RWVR +RW  
+R  
+RW  
Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters  
into one.  
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. On the Chapter List menu, select the second  
chapter of the two chapters you want to  
combine then press ENTER (b).  
1. Select input source you want to record  
(TV channel, AV1, AV2, DV).  
The menu options appears on the left side of  
the screen.  
2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.  
2. Use s/wto select [Combine] option.  
The combine indicator appears between the  
two chapters you want to combine.  
Example: Title List (DVD-VR)  
3. Use s/w/a/dto choose a title you want to  
overwrite.  
4
4. Press X(REC) to start overwrite recording.  
Overwrite recording starts from the start point  
of the title.  
3. Press ENTER (b) to combine the chapters.  
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 to continue to combine from  
the menu.  
5. Press Z(STOP) to stop the overwrite recording.  
The new title is created and updated menu is  
displayed.  
5. Press x(RETURN) repeatedly to exit the menu.  
Note  
Note  
,
,
This function cannot operate listed as below;  
This function is not available for a protected  
title.  
y
y
If there is only one chapter within the title.  
If you select first chapter.  
y
y
y
If you overwrite the longer recording than  
the current title on the fully recorded disc,  
the next title is overwritten.  
If two chapters created by erasing a part  
from an original title.  
If next title is protected, the overwriting  
stops at the starting point of the title.  
y
If two chapters created from different titles.  
y
y
If two chapters created by moving an order  
from an original title.  
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Note  
Viewing Title List menu displayed on ,  
Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular  
units.  
y
y
other DVD Recorders or Players  
+RW  
+R  
The edited contents of a DVD+R (DL) disc  
are compatible on regular DVD players only  
after finalization.  
You can view the Title List menu displayed on  
the other DVD player that is capable of playing  
DVD+RW or DVD+R discs.  
Any edited contents of the DVD+R (DL) disc  
are not compatible on regular units.  
(Hide, chapter combine, added chapter  
mark, etc.)  
y
1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.  
2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop  
mode.  
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.  
Title List menu will appear as shown below.  
y
y
DVD+R (DL) disc can take up to 30 minutes  
to finalize.  
3. To play back a title, select the title you want  
4
then press ENTER (b) or z(PLAY).  
Note  
,
You can remove the Title List menu by pressing  
Z(STOP).  
Playing Your Recordings on Other  
DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc)  
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs  
recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or  
DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play  
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or  
not. Check the manual that came with the other  
player to check what formats of discs it will play.  
Finalizingfixesthe recordings and editings in place  
so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD  
player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-  
ROM drive.  
Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen  
for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed  
by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. To finalize a disc,  
refer to [Finalize] on page 32.  
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Recording from DV Input  
Dubbing  
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.  
Dubbing from VCR to DVD  
You can copy the contents of a Video tape to a  
DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to  
archive your old Video tapes to DVD.  
This recorder is only compatible with DV-format  
(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite  
tuners and Digital VIDEO video recorders are not  
compatible.  
y
1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and  
close the disc tray.  
2. Insert the video tape you wish to copy into the  
VCR deck.  
You cannot connect more than one DV  
camcorder at a time to this recorder.  
y
y
3. Select VCR mode by pressing VCR on the  
remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the  
front panel.  
You cannot control this recorder from external  
equipment connected via the DV IN jack  
(including two recorders).  
4. Find the place on the Video 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.  
It may not always be possible to control the  
connected camcorder via the DV IN jack.  
y
y
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 31).  
4
5. Press the DUBBING button.  
The Dubbing popup appears.  
Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or  
48kHz (not 44.1kHz).  
y
y
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.  
6. Use a/dto select [YES] then press ENTER (b)  
7. To stop dubbing at any other time, press Z  
(STOP).  
Dubbing will stop automatically when the Video  
tape ends.  
Note  
,
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.  
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DV-Related Messages  
You may see the following messages appear on  
your TV screen when using the DV IN jack.  
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.  
Not connected to Camcorder.  
The camcorder is not connected properly, or the  
camcorder is switched off.  
y
y
y
Too many devices connected.  
The DV jack on this recorder supports connection  
to just one camcorder.  
Before recording, make sure that the audio input for  
the DV IN jack is set up (see page 31).  
Note  
,
Check the tape.  
The source signal must be DVC-SD format.  
y
y
There is no cassette loaded into the connected  
equipment.  
Some camcorders cannot be controlled  
using thisrecorder’s remote.  
Uncontrollable device.  
This recorder cannot control the camcorder.  
y
y
y
If you connect a second DVD Recorder  
using a DV cable, you cannot control the  
second DVD Recorderfrom this one.  
y
Updating the information.  
Camcorder is updating the information for DV.  
You can’t control this unit remotely from a  
component connected to the DV IN jack.  
y
y
Camera mode.  
Camcorder is set to camera mode.  
You can’t record date and time information  
from a DV cassette.  
4
1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected  
to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 19.  
2. Check that the DV audio input is as you require.  
You can choose between Audio 1 (original  
audio) and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).  
DV Input is set from the DV Record Audio in sub-  
menu of the Setup menu. See DV Record Audio  
on page 31 for more information.  
y
3. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the DV  
input. DV appears in the display window.  
4. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you  
want to the recording to start from.  
For best results, pause playback at the point  
from which you want to record.  
Depending on your camcorder, you can use  
this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder  
using the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE functions.  
y
5. Press X(REC) once to start recording.  
Recording is automatically stopped if the  
recorder detects no signal.  
y
You can pause or stop the recording by pressing  
M(PAUSE/STEP) or Z(STOP).  
y
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.  
y
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62 Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
General  
Symptom  
Cause & Solution  
The Power does not turned on.  
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.  
y
The unit does not start  
playback.  
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional  
code.)  
y
Place the disc with the playback side down.  
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.  
Clean the disc.  
y
y
y
y
Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.  
The angle cannot be changed.  
Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.  
The angle cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this unit.  
y
y
Cannot play movie, photo or  
audio files.  
The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.  
The unit does not support the codec of the movie file.  
y
y
The channel is not found or  
stored.  
Check your antenna connection.  
y
The remote control does not  
work properly.  
The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit.  
The remote control is too far from the unit.  
y
y
y
5
There is an obstacle in the path between the remote control and the  
unit.  
The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.  
y
y
The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when  
you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 65).  
Resetting the unit  
Symptom  
Cause & Solution  
If you observe any of the  
following symptoms.  
The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.  
The front panel display is not working.  
y
y
y
The unit is not operating normally.  
You can reset the unit as  
follows.  
Press and hold the POWER (1) button for at least five seconds. This  
will force the unit to power off then turn the unit back on.  
y
Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in  
again.  
y
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Playback  
Symptom  
Cause & Solution  
Cannot play a disc recorded  
using this unit on other player.  
Finalize the disc (see page 32).  
y
y
y
y
Check the disc compatibility of the player.  
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.  
Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other  
players.  
The subtitle language cannot  
be changed or turned off.  
Subtitles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.  
y
y
The subtitle cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this unit.  
Cannot play MP3/WMA/JPEG/  
MPEG4 files.  
The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.  
The unit does not support the codec of the MPEG4 movie file.  
The resolution is higher than the unit can support.  
y
y
y
Recording  
Symptom  
Cause & Solution  
Cannot record or does not  
record successfully.  
Check the remaining space on the disc.  
y
y
y
If your source is copy-protected, you cannot record it using this unit.  
Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material. Video that is  
‘copy-once onlycan only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR  
mode disc with CPRM.  
5
The power may have failed during recording.  
y
y
In DVD mode, you cannot record the rated digital program, no  
signal, audio only, scrambled program, etc. If the unit detects an  
unrecordable signal as described above during recording, the  
recording will be paused. The recording will be continued when  
recordable signal is detected in pause mode. If the paused recording  
is continued for an hour, the recording will be stopped automatically  
with the message.  
If you set a DTV rating for the unit and higher rated digital programs  
are received, the program cannot be recorded. Change the DTV  
rating level in order to record it.  
y
Timer record does not record  
successfully.  
Clock is not set to correct time.  
y
y
y
The start time of the timer recording is past.  
Two timer recordings may have overlapped, in which case only the  
earlier one will record completely.  
When setting the recording programme, make sure you set the  
recorder’s built-in tuner, not the TV’s built-in tuner.  
y
y
If the inserted disc is damaged, the recording may not complete  
successfully.  
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64 Troubleshooting  
Stereo Audio Record and/  
Playback is not present.  
TV is not Stereo-compatible.  
y
y
y
Broadcast programme is not in stereo format.  
The A/V Output jacks on the unit are not connected to TV A/V In  
jacks.  
Even though the timer is set,  
the recorder will not record  
when.  
There is no disc loaded.  
y
y
y
y
A non-recordable disc is loaded.  
Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 33).  
There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R), 49 titles (DVD+RW,  
DVD+R(DL)) recorded on the disc.  
You cannot enter a timer  
programme when.  
A recording is already underway.  
y
y
y
The time you’re trying to set has already passed.  
There are already 16 timer programs set.  
If two or more timer programs  
overlap.  
The earlier programme takes priority.  
y
y
y
When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.  
If two programs are set to start at exactly the same time, the program  
entered first takes priority. If the disc is damaged, the recording may  
not complete successfully. In this case even though the Check field  
shows [Rec. OK], it may not be  
HDMI  
5
Symptom  
Cause & Solution  
The connected HDMI device  
does not display any picture.  
Try disconnecting then reconnecting the HDMI cable.  
y
y
y
y
Try switching the power of the HDMI device off then back on.  
The video input of the connected device is set correctly for this unit.  
The HDMI cable you are using is fully HDMI-compliant. Using a non-  
standard cable may result in no picture being output.  
Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.  
y
y
The connected HDMI device  
does not output sound.  
Some HDMI-compatible devices do not output sounds  
(check the manual that came with the connected device).  
If your TV is not capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set  
the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu. When this  
choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals  
to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.  
y
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.  
y
y
If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to  
[OFF] on the setup menu.  
To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this unit to a  
DTS compatible receiver via one of this unit’s digital audio outputs.  
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Appendix 65  
Setting up the remote to  
Controlling a TV with  
the Supplied Remote  
Control  
control your TV  
You can operate your TV with the supplied remote  
control.  
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the  
appropriate manufacturer code.  
You can control your TV using the buttons below.  
1. While holding down 1(TV POWER) button,  
and press the manufacturer code for your  
TV with the numerical buttons (see the table  
below).  
Manufacturer  
LG  
Code Number  
1(Default), 2  
Zenith  
1, 3, 4  
1, 2  
6, 7  
8, 9  
4
GoldStar  
Samsung  
Sony  
By pressing  
You can  
1(TV POWER)  
Turn the TV on or off.  
Hitachi  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other  
input sources.  
2. Release the 1(TV POWER) button to complete  
AV/INPUT  
setting.  
Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not  
function on the TV, even after entering the correct  
manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries  
of the remote, the code number you have set may  
be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate  
code number again.  
Scan up or down through  
memorized channels.  
PR/TRK (+/-)  
VOL +/–  
Adjust the volume of the TV  
Note  
,
6
Depending on the unit being connected, you  
may not be able to control your TV using some  
of the buttons.  
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66 Appendix  
Area Code List  
Choose an area code from this list.  
Area  
Code Area  
AF Fiji  
Code Area  
FJ Monaco  
Code Area  
Code  
SG  
SK  
Afghanistan  
Argentina  
Australia  
Austria  
MC Singapore  
MN Slovak Republic  
MA Slovenia  
NP South Africa  
NL South Korea  
AN Spain  
AR Finland  
AU France  
AT Germany  
BE Great Britain  
BT Greece  
BO Greenland  
BR Hong Kong  
KH Hungary  
CA India  
FI Mongolia  
FR Morocco  
DE Nepal  
SI  
ZA  
KR  
Belgium  
Bhutan  
GB Netherlands  
GR Antilles  
GL New Zealand  
HK Nigeria  
HU Norway  
IN Oman  
ES  
Bolivia  
NZ Sri Lanka  
NG Sweden  
NO Switzerland  
OM Taiwan  
LK  
Brazil  
SE  
Cambodia  
Canada  
Chile  
CH  
TW  
TH  
TR  
CL Indonesia  
CN Israel  
ID Pakistan  
IL Panama  
PK Thailand  
PA Turkey  
China  
Colombia  
Congo  
CO Italy  
IT Paraguay  
JM Philippines  
JP Poland  
PY Uganda  
UG  
UA  
US  
UY  
UZ  
VN  
ZW  
CG Jamaica  
CR Japan  
PH Ukraine  
Costa Rica  
Croatia  
PL United States  
PT Uruguay  
RO Uzbekistan  
Vietnam  
HR Kenya  
KE Portugal  
KW Romania  
LY Russian  
Czech Republic  
Denmark  
Ecuador  
Egypt  
CZ Kuwait  
DK Libya  
Federation  
RU  
EC Luxembourg  
EG Malaysia  
SV Maldives  
ET Mexico  
LU  
Zimbabwe  
Saudi Arabia  
MY  
SA  
SN  
Senegal  
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El Salvador  
Ethiopia  
MV  
MX  
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Appendix 67  
Language code List  
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio],  
[Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].  
Language  
Afar  
Code Language  
6565 French  
6570 Frisian  
Code Language  
7082 Lithuanian  
7089 Macedonian  
7176 Malagasy  
7565 Malay  
Code Language  
Code  
8368  
8373  
8375  
8376  
6983  
8385  
8387  
8386  
8476  
8471  
8465  
8469  
8472  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
7684 Sindhi  
7775 Singhalese  
7771 Slovak  
7783 Slovenian  
7776 Spanish  
7773 Sudanese  
7782 Swahili  
7779 Swedish  
7778 Tagalog  
7865 Tajik  
Afrikaans  
Albanian  
Ameharic  
Arabic  
8381 Galician  
6577 Georgian  
6582 German  
7289 Greek  
6869 Malayalam  
6976 Maori  
Armenian  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
6583 Greenlandic  
6588 Guarani  
6590 Gujarati  
6665 Hausa  
7576 Marathi  
7178 Moldavian  
7185 Mongolian  
7265 Nauru  
Basque  
6985 Hebrew  
6678 Hindi  
7387 Nepali  
7869 Tamil  
Bengali; Bangla  
Bhutani  
Bihari  
7273 Norwegian  
7285 Oriya  
7879 Telugu  
7982 Thai  
6890 Hungarian  
6672 Icelandic  
6682 Indonesian  
6671 Interlingua  
7789 Irish  
7383 Panjabi  
8065 Tonga  
8083 Turkish  
7065 Turkmen  
8076 Twi  
Breton  
7378 Pashto, Pushto  
7365 Persian  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Byelorussian  
Chinese  
Croatian  
Czech  
7165 Polish  
6669 Italian  
7384 Portuguese  
7465 Quechua  
8084 Ukrainian  
8185 Urdu  
9072 Japanese  
7282 Kannada  
6783 Kashmiri  
6865 Kazakh  
7876 Kirghiz  
6978 Korean  
6979 Kurdish  
6984 Laothian  
7079 Latin  
7578 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Uzbek  
6
7583 Rumanian  
7575 Russian  
7589 Samoan  
7579 Sanskrit  
7585 Scots Gaelic  
7679 Serbian  
7665 Serbo-Croatian  
7686 Shona  
8279 Vietnamese  
Danish  
8285 Volapük  
8377 Welsh  
8365 Wolof  
7168 Xhosa  
8382 Yiddish  
8372 Yoruba  
8378 Zulu  
Dutch  
English  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Faroese  
Fiji  
7074 Latvian, Lettish  
7073 Lingala  
Finnish  
7678  
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68 Appendix  
Trademarks and  
Licenses  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.  
“DVD Logois a trademark of DVD Format/Logo  
Licensing Corporation.  
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associaated logos  
are trademark of DivX, Inc., and are used under  
license.  
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Appendix 69  
Specifications  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Net Weight (Approx.)  
Operating temperature  
AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
23 W  
Approx. 430 x 78.5 x 260 mm (w x h x d)  
4.2 kg  
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)  
Analog: PAL B/G, PAL I/I, SECAM D/K colour system  
Digital: DVB-T Standard Compliant  
Television system  
Operating humidity  
5 % to 90 %  
Recording  
Recording format  
Recordable media  
DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO  
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(Double Layer)  
DVD (4.7GB): Approx. 1 hours (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours  
(LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode), 14 hours (MLP mode)  
Recordable time  
DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx. 3 hours (XP mode), 3.8 hours (SP mode),  
7.3 hours (LP mode), 9.1 hours (EP mode), 21 hours (MLP mode)  
Video recording format  
Audio recording format  
Sampling frequency: 27MHz, Compression format: MPEG2  
Sampling frequency: 48kHz, Compression format: Dolby Digital  
Input  
ANTENNA IN  
Digital and Analog, 75 ohms  
6
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
DV IN  
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 / SCART x 1  
2.0 Vrms more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 1 / SCART x 1  
4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)  
Outputs  
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1  
(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2  
19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
HDMI OUT (video/audio)  
ANALOG AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL)  
2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1  
3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1  
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70 Appendix  
System  
Signal system  
Standard PAL color TV system  
20 Hz to 20 kHz (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling)  
More than 100 dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only)  
Less than 0.008%  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Harmonic distortion  
Dynamic range  
More than 95 dB  
Bus Power Supply (USB)  
DC 5 V 0500 mA  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
y
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Appendix 71  
Notes on Discs  
Maintenance  
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.  
Handling the Unit  
When shipping the unit  
Please save the original shipping carton and  
packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for  
maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was  
originally packed at the factory.  
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.  
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean  
Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide  
spray near the unit.  
y
y
y
Wiping with strong pressure may damage the  
surface.  
Cleaning Discs  
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor  
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,  
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from  
the center to out.  
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the unit for a long period of time.  
Cleaning the unit  
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,  
benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.  
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the  
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly  
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not  
use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or  
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the  
unit.  
Maintaining the Unit  
The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the  
optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty  
or worn, the picture quality could be diminished.  
For details, please contact your nearest authorized  
service center.  
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