Medion MD 80137 User Manual

MD 80137  
Digital DVD  
Recorder and Player  
User’s Manual  
© 2004 Medion®. All rights reserved.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Caution  
READ THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before operating your DVD video recorder  
and retain the instructions for future use.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS on the DVD video recorder and in this manual.  
Installation  
1. The power supply of this DVD recorder is AC100~240V, 50/60Hz, please don’t use  
incorrect power outlets. If you are unsure of the power supply voltage, please ask your  
local electricity company.  
2. For safety, your DVD video recorder is equipped with a 2-wire power cord. Please  
connect it only to a proper outlet.  
If the plug does not fit, ask a qualified electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Please do not modify the plug yourself. To do so will void this safety feature.  
3. Arrange cords so that they will not be stepped on or pinched by  
anything placed on or against them. Especially be careful at  
plug-ins, receptacles, or cord exit points from the DVD video  
recorder. Frayed power cords or damaged plugs are hazardous,  
please ask a qualified service technician to replace your power  
cord in any of these cases.  
Overloaded power outlets and extension cords may cause fire or electrical shock  
hazards.  
4. Do not cover or block the ventilation holes in the DVD video  
recorder cabinet. Doing so may damage the DVD video recorder  
or DVD video disc.  
Do not place your DVD video recorder on a soft surface, the  
ventilation holes can be blocked from the bottom. Avoid placing  
it in a small space such as a bookshelf unless ventilation is adequate.  
5. Avoid placing the DVD video recorder in an environment with excessive humidity,  
sudden temperature changes, or extreme hot or cold temperatures. Otherwise,  
condensation may form inside the unit.  
6. To avoid accidental damage or injury, please place your DVD  
video recorder on a stable and flat surface with no vibration; do  
not put any heavy objects on top of it. Please use with a sturdy  
stand or table recommended by the manufacturer only; and  
follow all the instructions regarding the use of stands or tables.  
7. Use care when moving the DVD video recorder on a cart. A  
sudden stop, excessive force or uneven surface may cause the  
cart to overturn.  
8. Do not use any accessory that is not recommended by the  
product manufacturer.  
9. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact Customer Care immediately  
under the following conditions:  
a) When the power cord or plug is damaged.  
b) If any liquid is spilled on, or object has fallen into the product.  
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d) If the product does not operate normally when you follow the instructions in  
the user manual.  
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
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10. The product should be placed well away from any heat source such as a radiator,  
heater, stove, or any electrical home appliance that produces heat.  
Operation/Cleaning  
1. Keep your DVD video recorder away from strong magnetic objects.  
2. Keep your DVD video recorder away from humid locations, such  
as bathtub, sink, laundry, humid basement, or swimming pool.  
3. Use only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer in  
order to avoid fire, shock or other accident.  
4. If your DVD video recorder is exposed to rain, placed in a wet area or struck by a  
strong impact, please unplug it immediately and contact Customer Care before  
turning it back on.  
5. To protect your DVD video recorder during a thunder storm, or  
when it won’t be used for a long period of time, please unplug  
it from the power outlet and disconnect the cable system. This  
will prevent possible damage to the product from lightning or  
power surges.  
6. Unplug your DVD video recorder before cleaning. Use a damp  
cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluid or aerosol as they  
may cause damage, fire, or electrical shock if the liquid runs into  
the recorder. Those materials may also tarnish the coating of  
your DVD video recorder.  
7. Never open or remove the cover or make any adjustment which is not described in  
the user manual as it may expose you to an electrical shock or other hazardous  
situation, or cause serious damage to your DVD video recorder. Your DVD video  
recorder must be serviced by a qualified technician only.  
8. Keep any liquids or any unnecessary objects away from your DVD  
video recorder. Never turn on your DVD video recorder if any  
liquid or small metal object has entered the unit as an electrical  
short, fire or electrical shock may result. In this case, please  
unplug your DVD video recorder immediately and contact  
Customer Care.  
9. Power cord:  
Always hold the plug when removing the power cord. Do not pull the cable.  
Don’t touch the power cord with a wet hand, it may lead to a short on circuit or  
you may get an electric shock.  
Don’t let items rest on the power cord.  
Don’t tie or knot the power cord.  
Take care that the power cord is not tripped over or stepped on.  
10. When the recorder is temporarily not in use, set the power to stand-by. If the  
recorder won’t be used for an extended period, remove the plug from the power  
outlet.  
11. Emergency  
If the following occurs, unplug the unit and contact Customer Care immediately:  
If liquid or metal drops into the unit.  
If an abnormal playback status appears.  
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Service  
1. Do not attempt to fix this DVD video recorder yourself, please unplug it and contact  
Customer Care.  
2. Make sure the technician uses manufacturer-recommended parts for replacement.  
Substitutions may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazardous situations.  
3. Be sure the technician performs a complete safety check to ensure your DVD video  
recorder can be operated safely.  
Laser Radiation  
1. Please obey all operating instructions in this manual to avoid radiation damage.  
2. The laser light in this machine can damage human eyes. Please don’t open the  
case. If the unit needs service, please contact Customer Care.  
This is a class-1 laser  
product. Use of controls  
or adjustments or  
procedures other than  
those specified herein  
may result in hazardous  
laser light beam  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
exposure.  
Condensation Warning  
Condensation may form on the pickup lens under the following conditions:  
• When a heater is turned on.  
• In a steamy or very humid room.  
• When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm environment.  
If condensation forms inside the unit, it may not operate properly. If you suspect that  
condensation has formed in the unit, turn off the power and wait approximately one  
hour for condensation to evaporate.  
Note to CATV System Installer  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40  
of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1), which  
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable  
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the  
point of cable entry as practical.  
Caution - FCC Notice  
FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this  
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.  
Outside Antenna  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power  
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines  
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to  
avoid touching such power lines or circuits because contact with them could be fatal.  
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Grounding the Antenna System  
If an outside antenna is connected to this equipment, be sure the antenna system is  
grounded in order to provide some protection against voltage surges.  
Disc Use  
1. Take out the disc as shown to the right. Hold the edge and center of  
the disc. Don’t touch the varnish side as this may damage the  
information on the disc.  
2. Don’t put stickers or labels on the disc surface. This will cause a  
weight bias on the disc and lead to abnormal playback.  
3. Please don’t scratch or spot the varnish side.  
4. The rotational speed of the disc is very high. Please don’t use any  
broken, scratched, cracked or bent disc or it will damage the DVD  
recorder.  
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5. Disc cleaning  
Finger prints or dirty spots on the disc will reduce the reflection,  
which will lead to a poor signal. With a poor signal, the playing  
performance will decrease. Please use a soft cloth to wipe the disc  
straight from center to the outer edge. If the disc is too dirty, you can  
use a damp soft cloth to wet the disc first, and then wipe it with a  
dry soft cloth.  
Never use cleaning liquid, methylbenzene, diluted formula, anti-  
static liquid or other solution for disc cleaning; it may damage the  
surface of the disc.  
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6. Storage of the disc  
Put the discs in the original box to prevent bending or other  
damage to the disc.  
Don’t put the discs in areas with high temperature, high  
humidity or in direct sunlight.  
Please read any instructions on the disc label carefully.  
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Contents  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . .3  
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Operation/Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Laser Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Condensation Warning . . . . . . . . . .5  
Note to CATV System Installer . . . . . .5  
Caution - FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Outside Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Grounding the Antenna System . . . .6  
Disc Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Basic Playback Functions . . . . . . . . .23  
Preparation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Primary Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Start Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Skip Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
VCD/Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Pause/Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Fast Forward/Rewind . . . . . . . . . .25  
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
VCD/Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Disc Playback OSD (On Screen Display) 26  
DVD Playback OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
VCD/Audio CD Playback OSD . . . . . . .27  
Thank You… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
…for Choosing This Product! . . . . . .9  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Recommendations for  
Optimal Picture Quality . . . . . . . . .10  
Copy Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Advanced Playback Functions . . . . . .28  
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
DVD/VCD/Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
A-B Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Program Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
JPEG file Play List Editing . . . . . . .29  
Edit Play List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Delete Play List . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
MP3 and CD Playback . . . . . . . . .30  
Edit MP3/CD Play List . . . . . . . . . .30  
Delete Play List . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Title Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
(DVD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
DVD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
(DVD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Playing Multiple Angles . . . . . . . . .30  
Change Subtitle Language . . . . . . .30  
Change Audio Language . . . . . . . . .31  
PBC Playback Control . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Bookmark Memory . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Create Bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Jump to Bookmark . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Clear Bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
NTSC/PAL and Progressive Scan . . . .32  
Panels and Connections . . . . . . . . .11  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Basic (Composite) Connection . . . . .12  
Other TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . .14  
S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Component Video . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
AV Amplifier/Receiver Connection . .16  
Digital Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Connect to Other Video Inputs . . . .17  
Connect a DV Camcorder . . . . . . .17  
Connect a VCR or DVD Player . . . . .17  
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Control Buttons and Display . . . . . .19  
Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . .21  
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General Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Recording from External Devices . . .42  
Entering the Setup Menu . . . . . . . .33  
How to Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Recording from a DV Camcorder . . .42  
Editing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Protect and Unprotect Title . . . . . .43  
Protect and Unprotect Disc . . . . . . .43  
Make Compatible (DVD+R only) . . . .43  
Play Full Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Edit Title Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Erase Title (DVD+RW only) . . . . . . . .44  
Insert Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Delete Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Hide Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Show Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Finalized DVD+R . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Preparing Discs for Recording . . . . .37  
Compatible Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Initialize a New Disc . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Scheduled Disc Recording . . . . . . . .38  
Scheduling a Recording . . . . . . . . .38  
Stop an In-Process  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Scheduled Recording . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Correct a Scheduled Recording . . . .39  
Cancel a Scheduled Recording . . . .39  
Troubleshooting  
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . .50  
Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . .50  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Scheduled Recordings . . . . . . . . . .40  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Manual Disc Recording . . . . . . . . . .41  
Pause recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
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preface  
Thank You…  
…for Choosing This Product!  
Welcome to the latest in television technology. Your new DVD recorder features easy-to-  
use, on-screen menus and closed caption capabilities - all in a space-saving design.  
Quite simply, you’ve selected one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer  
a DVD recorder that will bring you convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for  
years to come.  
This manual is provided to help you set up your DVD recorder and take advantage of its  
many features.  
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Record your serial number here,  
for use in event of loss or theft.  
Model number: MD 80137  
Serial number:  
Features  
This DVD recorder can play in NTSC and PAL under progressive or interlace scan  
output.  
This unit can be connected with a Dolby Digital or DTS compatible amplifier /  
receiver for home theater surround sound.  
Record cable or broadcast TV signal through the antenna, or record video and audio  
from an external input such as a DVD player or VCR.  
Schedule up to 8 separate recordings.  
Package Contents  
Remote control (includes 2 AAA batteries)  
Power Cord  
TV antenna cable  
Blank DVD+RW disc  
A/V cable  
S-Video cable  
Component video cable (green, blue, and red connectors)  
User manual  
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Compatibility  
Recordable Disc Types  
This unit can record to DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. Recorded discs may not be  
playable on all conventional DVD players.  
Playable Disc and Media Types  
DVD Video, SVCD, DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, Audio CD, MP3,  
and JPEG.  
Recommendations for Optimal Picture Quality  
The unit is a precision device which is manufactured with highly accurate technology.  
Fingerprints or friction on the disc will affect reading from the laser pickup lens, and it  
will ruin the image quality. In the worst case scenario, neither video nor audio will be  
played from a dirty or scratched disc. To obtain optimum picture quality, the recorder  
should be cleaned after every 1,000 hours of use. Please note that this period may vary  
depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc.). Please contact your  
supplier for details.  
Copy Protection  
This DVD video recorder supports Macrovision copy protection.  
This will prevent copy-protected materials from being recorded normally.  
Copyrights  
Copyright  
The law prohibits copying copyrighted material without the permission of the owner  
of the copyright.  
Copy protection  
If you attempt to copy a DVD disc with CSS protection code, the anti-copy protection  
function of your DVD recorder will be started to prevent illegal copying.  
Notice  
One federal court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs  
is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be  
copyrighted, and any unauthorized recording, in whole or in part, may be in  
violation of these rights.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Panels and Connections  
Front  
Panel  
VIDEO:Composite video in for recording from external video equipment such as a  
camcorder.  
AUDIO L/R:Standard stereo sound connections for recording from external equipment  
such as a camcorder. “L” stands for “left” and “R” stands for “right”.  
Rear panel  
1. POWER CORD SOCKET.  
2. ANTENNA:connect cable or TV antenna to “IN” and your TV to “OUT”.  
3. VIDEO IN / AUDIO IN: These jacks are the same as the ones on the front of your DVD  
recorder. Use them to connect to another video device that you wish to record, such  
as a DVD player or VCR.  
4. S-VIDEO:For connecting to a TV or monitor’s S-Video input jack.  
5. VIDEO OUT:Video signal output.  
6. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:component signal output, for connection with a component  
(Y/CB/CR) or progressive scan (Y/PB/PR) device.  
7. AUDIO OUT:analog audio output.  
8. DIGITAL:Digital audio signal output connector for use with a Digital Audio Receiver/  
Audio DA Converter.  
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Basic (Composite) Connection  
Please unplug all devices from the power outlet before making or changing  
connections.  
This chart shows the basic connections necessary for using your DVD recorder with a TV.  
Other types of connections are shown on the following pages. Before you get started,  
we recommend that you assess all of the equipment that you would like to connect and  
review the following pages closely.  
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This DVD recorder is equipped with a standard composite (AV) video connection, S-Video  
connection, and component (YPBPR/ YCBCR) video input. Component provides the best  
picture signal, but is not available on all TVs. S-Video provides excellent quality, but not  
as good as component. Composite video provides good video quality, but it is not as  
good as S-Video or component.  
Choose the best way to connect devices depending on your particular equipment.  
For a basic (composite) connection, please follow the steps below using the diagram on  
page 12 as a guide.  
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Use the supplied AV cable (red, white, and yellow connectors) to connect the  
DVD recorder to your TV’s AV input jacks.  
Connect one end of the provided TV antenna cable to ANTENNA OUT on the DVD  
recorder. Connect the other end to the antenna (RF) input on your TV.  
Use another TV antenna cable to connect the TV antenna or CATV coaxial cable  
from your wall outlet with ANTENNA IN on the DVD recorder.  
Connect the power cord to an easily accessible AC outlet.  
Please note that unlike some VCRs, the DVD recorder will not use the TV antenna  
connection to carry sound and video to your TV, although it will pass through the  
broadcast or cable signal provided by that connection. You must make a separate audio  
and video connection in order to watch DVDs played on your DVD recorder on your TV.  
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Other TV Connections  
S-Video and Component Video connections carry only the video signal, not audio. To  
hear sound when using either of these connections, you will also need to make a  
separate audio connection. You can do this by connecting the red and white portions of  
the AV cable but NOT the yellow portion. This will play stereo sound through your TV (if  
your TV is capable of producing stereo sound). You can also follow the instructions on  
the following pages to connect your DVD recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver to send  
sound to external speakers.  
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S-Video  
There are 2 sets of S-Video connectors for connection with a TV, monitor, VCR or other  
device.  
Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video out connection on the back of the  
DVD recorder, and connect the other end to the S-Video in jack on your TV.  
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Component Video  
Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red connectors) to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT on the rear panel of the DVD recorder and the corresponding component video in  
connections on your television. Make sure to match the colors on the cable connectors  
with the colors on the ports.  
Connect EITHER the S-Video OR the Component Video cable to your TV. Not both.  
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AV Amplifier/Receiver Connection  
You must use  
the correct audio  
The following connections are shown as an example only. Please choose the correct  
connections for your equipment. For example, you should use either an analog or a  
digital audio connection – not both. If you are using a digital connection, you should  
use either optical or coaxial – not both.  
settings to avoid loud  
noise from your  
speakers. Please refer  
to Audio Setup on  
page 34.  
Digital Audio  
1a  
For an optical connection, connect an optical cable (also referred to as Toslink)  
to OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT on the DVD recorder and OPTICAL DIGITAL IN on the AV  
Amplifier or TV.  
1b  
For a coaxial connection, connect a coaxial digital audio cable to COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT on the DVD recorder and COAXIAL DIGITAL IN on the AV Amplifier or TV.  
Optical and coaxial  
digital audio cables  
sold separately.  
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Connect to Other Video Inputs  
Connect a DV Camcorder  
To record from a DV camcorder, connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT from the DV camcorder  
to the DVD recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.  
Connect a VCR or DVD Player  
To record from a VCR or general DVD player, connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT from the VCR  
or general DVD player to the AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT of the DVD recorder.  
Do not connect your DVD recorder to a VCR and then connect the VCR to the TV. This will  
produce a very poor signal for your DVD recordings. Your DVD recorder should be  
connected directly to the TV for best results.  
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Tips  
1. Most cables and AV connectors on your equipment follow a standard color code.  
Observing this color code can be very helpful when connecting your AV equipment.  
2. We have provided many different options for audio and video connections so that  
you can choose the best for your needs. However, you only need one video  
connection and one audio connection between your DVD recorder and your TV.  
3. If your antenna/CATV connection is attached to your DVD recorder, and your DVD  
recorder is attached to your TV with another antenna cable, you will be able to  
watch TV without turning on your DVD recorder.  
4. Attaching your DVD recorder to a VCR and then attaching the VCR to the TV will  
produce very poor quality video and recordings. The DVD recorder should be  
attached directly to the TV.  
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Control Buttons and Display  
Front Panel Buttons  
1.  
STANDBY/ON: Puts the unit in and out of standby mode.  
2. OPEN/CLOSE : Opens and closes disc tray.  
3. PREV : Jump to the previous chapter.  
4. STOP : Stop playback/recording.  
5. PLAY : Plays the current disc.  
6. PAUSE : Pause normal playback or pause recording.  
7. NEXT : Jump to the next chapter.  
8. RECORD : Record currently playing channel/video.  
9. DISC TRAY  
10. DISPLAY WINDOW: Shows current status of DVD recorder.  
Display Window  
1. Dolby Digital sound display  
2. DTS sound display  
3. Title: Display the current title (DVD)  
4. Track: Display the current track (VCD)  
5. Chapter: Display the current chapter  
6. The selected song in program  
7. External input for recording  
8. Start scheduled recording  
9. Title in repeat play  
10. Repeat 1 or all  
11. A-B Repeat  
12. Display the disc type: DVD, VCD, MP3  
13. Play in progress  
14. Pause  
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Remote Control  
Before using the remote control, put 2 AAA  
batteries into the battery compartment.  
Please make sure the +/- terminals are  
placed correctly, following the instructions  
printed in the battery compartment. Point  
the remote control at the remote receiver on  
the DVD recorder.  
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Remote Control Buttons  
1. OPEN/CLOSE Open or close disc tray.  
2. MUTE  
Mute the sound output.  
3. ANGLE  
If DVD movie contains multi-angle content, use this button to choose  
the different viewing angles of the playback.  
4. CH VOL  
5. CH  
Adjust the volume of analog audio.  
Select TV channel.  
6. PROGRAM  
7. SUBTITLE  
Program playback of the disc (Please refer to page 26)  
During DVD playback with more than two subtitled languages, use this  
button to select among available subtitle languages (Refer to page 28).  
To select languages for playback DVDs with more than 2 audio channels.  
Record from source (Tuner, AV1, AV2, S-Video).  
When using DVD+RW discs, use this button to display the edit menu  
and edit titles and chapters.  
8. AUDIO  
9. RECORD  
10. EDIT  
11. REC QUALITY Select the recording quality.  
12. PLAY  
Start playing the disc.  
13. PAUSE  
14. PREV  
15. NEXT  
16. RANDOM  
17. 1/ALL  
18. CM SKIP  
Pause normal playback or pause recording.  
Move to the previous chapter during playback.  
Move to the next chapter during playback.  
Random playback of a CD or VCD.  
Repeat one chapter or all the titles on a disc(please refer to page 26)  
(Commercial Skip) Skip 30 seconds of playback time on DVD playback.  
(Average length of a general TV commercial time)  
Switch TV system between NTSC, PAL, and Progressive-NTSC modes in  
circle  
19. NTSC/PAL  
20. STANDBY/ON Power ON/OFF this DVD Recorder.  
21. DISPLAY  
Display working status on screen, also could be used as a navigation  
window (please refer to page 28).  
22. ZOOM  
23. RETURN  
24. 1,2,3…  
25. CLEAR  
26. SETUP  
27. TITLE  
Zoom mode in playback. (Refer to page 28)  
Press this button to return to PBC menu during VCD playback.  
Number buttons.  
Delete the wrong number entered.  
Customize DVD Recorder setting in Setup Menu (please refer to page 29)  
Enter the title menu on DVD disc. (Please refer to page 27)  
28. MENU/PBC Some DVDs have submenus. This button allows access to these  
submenus.  
29. ꢁꢈꢉꢄ Up, Down, Left, Right direction keys.  
30. ENTER  
31. SOURCE  
Confirm selection of an item in the setup menu.  
Select the recording source (Tuner, AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2).  
(Please refer to page 33)  
32. MONITOR  
33. STEP  
34. STOP  
35. REV  
Switch between external input mode and DVD mode.  
Step playback allows picture to advance frame by frame.  
Stop playback.  
Fast rewinding to previous content during playback. User can switch  
rewinding speed between 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x, 60x, and 100x.  
Fast forwarding to following content during playback. User can switch  
forwarding speed between 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x, 60x, and 100x.  
Playback from A to B. (please refer to page 26)  
36. FWD  
37. A-B  
38. SLOW  
Engage slow-motion forward/reverse playback.  
39. BOOKMARK Mark memory setup (please refer to page 28)  
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Please don’t use different brands or types of batteries together. Don’t use a new  
and an old battery together.  
If you find the remote distance is reduced, please change both batteries at the  
same time.  
If the DVD recorder won’t be operated for an extended period, remove the batteries  
from the remote control. Otherwise the remote control may be damaged.  
Don’t place the remote control in areas with high temperature or high humidity.  
Don’t open the case of the remote control.  
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Basic Playback Functions  
Preparation:  
See pages 11–17 for connection diagrams.  
Connect the DVD Recorder to the TV, turn on the TV power, and select the proper  
input on your TV (e.g., “AV”).  
If connecting to an audio system, please turn the audio system on and make sure  
that it is connected correctly.  
The first time you power on this DVD recorder, please follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
Please note that an LED indicator will show when the unit is in standby (off) mode.  
Primary Settings  
This DVD recorder can be set easily by using the ꢉꢄꢁbuttons. To  
make selections, move the cursor to the desired item with the  
navigation buttons and then press ENTER to confirm.  
1. When the DVD recorder is turned on for the first time, the TV  
screen shows the following message:  
Press the ꢁꢈ direction keys to  
choose the menu language, then  
press ENTER to confirm.  
2. Selection of input signal:  
Use the direction keys to  
select the signal input source.  
Press ENTER to confirm.  
The DVD recorder auto-searches  
the selected signal type to find channels. When  
finished, the progress bar is complete.  
3. Time and date:  
Use the ꢉꢄ direction keys to move the cursor. Use  
the ꢁꢈ direction keys to change to the correct  
numbers. When you are finished setting the time  
and date, highlight “Completed” and press ENTER  
to confirm.  
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Start Playback  
1. Press OPEN/CLOSEto open the disc tray.  
2. Put the disc on the disc tray in the proper position and then close the disc tray  
3. Press the PLAYbutton to play the disc.  
Some menu selections work only while the disc is being played.  
In PBC playback on VCD, a PBC displays on the screen.  
If there is no PBC function on VCD/CD, the disc plays immediately.  
Skip Playback  
DVD  
Press NEXTto skip to the next chapter.  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Press PREVto skip to the beginning or previous chapter.  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 1  
VCD/Audio CD  
With PBC on:  
During VCD playback, press TITLE to bring up the PBC menu.  
PLAYING  
VCD PBC MENU  
Song 1  
Song 2  
Song 3  
With PBC off:  
Press NEXTor PREVto skip to the next or previous section on a CD.  
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Pause/Step  
Except for movies on CD, videos can be played frame-by-frame.  
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1. Press PAUSEto pause the picture. While paused, press STEP to advance to the  
next frame.  
2. Press PLAYto resume normal playback.  
Fast Forward/Rewind  
DVD  
1. Press FWD or REV to speed up playback. Pressing the button multiple times  
cycles through the following speeds: 2x > 4x > 8x > 16x >30x > 60x > 100x.  
2. Press PLAYto resume normal playback.  
VCD/Audio CD  
1. Press FWD or REV to speed up playback. Pressing the button multiple times  
cycles through the following speeds: 2x > 4x > 8x > 16x.  
2. Press PLAYto resume normal playback.  
While rewinding or fast forwarding, you will not be able to hear the audio  
portion of the track.  
Slow Motion  
1. Press SLOW to slow down playback. Pressing the button multiple times cycles  
through the following speeds: 1/2 > 1/4 > 1/8 > 1/16.  
2. Press PLAYto resume normal playback.  
During slow-motion play, you will not be able to hear the audio portion of the  
track.  
Stop  
Press STOPwhile playing a disc to temporarily stop (pre-stop) playback.  
Press PLAYto resume play from the point where playback was stopped, or press  
STOPagain to stop playback completely.  
Completely stop  
Playing  
Pre-stop  
STOPꢃ  
STOPꢃ  
Resume play  
PLAYꢄ  
If you are finished using the DVD recorder, take out the disc and press  
turn the unit off.  
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Disc Playback OSD  
(On Screen Display)  
The OSD provides useful information about the disc that  
is currently being played, as well as quick access to  
commonly used menus.  
Title: If there are multiple  
titles on the DVD, this menu  
allows you to jump directly to  
a desired title.  
DVD Playback OSD  
Chapter: If there are multiple  
chapters on the DVD, this  
menu allows you to jump  
directly to a desired chapter.  
Press DISPLAY on the remote control to show the  
following OSD information:  
Time Counter: The time  
counter allows you to begin  
playback at a specific point of  
time on the DVD.  
Audio Channel Selection:  
This allows you to set the  
audio language for playback.  
The languages available  
depend on the disc. Not all  
discs have multiple audio  
languages. You may need to  
use the disc menu to change  
audio languages - this  
depends on the design of the  
disc.  
Subtitle Selection: This  
allows you to set the subtitle  
language for playback. The  
languages available depend  
on the disc. Not all discs have  
multiple subtitle languages.  
You may need to use the disc  
menu to change subtitle  
1. Use the buttons to select the item you  
would like to change.  
2. Use the ꢉꢄ buttons to cycle through the  
available options or use the number keys  
(1, 2, 3…) to go directly to the desired option.  
3. Press DISPLAY again to exit the OSD display.  
languages - this depends on  
the design of the disc.  
Angle: This allows you to  
select the camera angle.  
Angles available depend on  
the disc. Not all discs have  
multiple angles.  
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VCD/Audio CD Playback OSD  
Press DISPLAY on the remote control to show the following OSD information:  
PBC MODE, TRACK, TIME, & AUDIO CHANNEL SELECTION.  
1. Use the buttons to select the item you would like to change.  
2. Use the ꢉꢄ buttons to cycle through the available options or use the number keys  
(1, 2, 3…) to go directly to the desired option.  
3. Press DISPLAY again to exit the OSD display.  
PBC On/Off: Some VCDs have complex PBC menus. This menu allows you to turn the PBC  
functionality on or off. Your DVD recorder is easiest to control with the PBC function set  
to “Off”.  
Title: If there are multiple titles on the VCD/Audio CD, this menu allows you to jump  
directly to a desired title.  
Time Counter: The time counter allows you to begin playback at a specific point of time  
on the DVD.  
Audio Channel Selection: This allows you to set the audio language for playback. The  
languages available depend on the disc. Not all discs have multiple audio languages.  
You may need to use the disc menu to change audio languages - this depends on the  
design of the disc.  
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Advanced Playback Functions  
Repeat Playback  
Repeat playback lets you select a section of your disc to play in an endless loop.  
DVD/VCD/Audio CD  
Press 1/ALL on the remote control to access the repeat function. Press it multiple times  
to cycle through the available options: Chapter>Title>Off.  
A-B Repeat Playback  
A-B repeat playback allows you to define a specific section of your disc to be played in  
an endless loop.  
1. Rewind or fast forward your disc to the beginning of the section you want to repeat.  
2. Press the A-B button to set up a start point (A).  
3. Fast forward or play to the end of the section you would like to repeat.  
4. Press A-B again to set the end point.and the playback between your defined  
points begins.  
5. Press the A-B button a third time to resume normal playback. No OSD is shown.  
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Program Playlists  
JPEG file Play List Editing  
Follow these steps while playing a CD-R containing JPG files,  
1. Place your CD-R disc in the recorder, press PLAYkey, a file list menu will appear:  
2. Move cursor to desired JPG file using keys, press PLAYkey to view this file  
immediately.  
3. When playing JPG files, use key to rotate picture clockwise, or use to rotate  
picture counter-clockwise.  
Edit play list  
1. Move cursor to desired JPG file usingkeys, press ENTER key to mark selected file.  
2. After all desired files have been marked, then move cursor to “Add” icon using ꢄ  
and keys, press ENTER key to add selected files to play list.  
3. Or simply move cursor to “Add All” icon and press ENTER key to add all files on disc  
to play list.  
4. Move cursor to “Slide” icon, then press ENTER key to start picture slide show.  
5. Move cursor to “Speed” icon can adjust time delay between each frame by pressing  
or keys.  
Delete play list  
1. Move cursor to “Play List” icon and press ENTER key to switch to play list mode  
2. Under play list mode, move cursor to “Del All” icon and press ENTER key to delete  
current play list.  
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MP3 and CD playback  
1. Place disc into your recorder, press PLAYkey, a file list menu will appear.  
2. Move cursor to desired MP3 or music file using keys, press PLAYkey to play  
this file immediately.  
Edit MP3 / CD play list  
1. Move cursor to desired MP3 or music file using  
ꢁꢈ keys, press ENTER key to mark selected file.  
2. After all desired files have been marked, then  
move cursor to “Add” icon using and ꢈ  
keys, press ENTER key to add selected files to  
play list.  
3. Or simply move cursor to “Add All” icon and  
press ENTER key to add all files on disc to play list.  
4. Press PLAYkey to start playback using this playlist.  
Delete play list  
1. Move cursor to “Play List” icon, and press ENTER key to switch to play list mode.  
2. Under play list mode, move cursor to “Del All” icon and press ENTER key to delete  
current play list.  
Title Playback  
(DVD only)  
Some DVDs have a title menu that can be accessed using the TITLE button on your  
remote control.  
1. While a DVD with a title menu is playing, press TITLE.  
2. Use the buttons to select a title and press ENTER to confirm.  
DVD Menu  
(DVD only)  
Some DVDs have complex content with many subtitle languages, audio languages, video  
angles, etc. The DVD menu can be used to acess these features.  
1. If the disc contains a DVD menu, press MENU/PBC to show the menu on the screen.  
2. Use the buttons to make a slection and press ENTER to confirm.  
Playing Multiple Angles  
Some DVDs have multiple angle video segments.  
1. When a DVD section with multiple view angle is playing, the screen shows:  
2. While this icon is showing, press ANGLE to cycle through the available viewpoints.  
Change Subtitle Language  
When playing a DVD with more than one subtitle language, press SUB-TITLE to change  
or cancel subtitles. Press SUB-TITLE multiple times to cycle between available subtitle  
languages and subtitles off.  
Some subtitle languages can be only be selected from the DVD menu and can  
not be changed with the SUB-TITLE button. Subtitle availability depends on the  
design of the DVD.  
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Change Audio Language  
If a DVD has more than one audio language, press AUDIO to change between them.  
Press AUDIO multiple times to cycle through available audio languages.  
Some audio languages can be only be selected from the DVD menu and can not  
be changed with the SUB-T button. Audio language availability depends on the  
design of the DVD.  
PBC Playback Control  
Only VCDs edition 2.0 or above have this function. Different VCDs will have different PBC  
functions, depending on the design of the disc. Please refer to the instruction manual  
for the disc for more information.  
1. Press MENU/PBC to turn on/off the PBC function. The OSD shows “PBC on” or “PBC  
off”.  
2. If the VCD has a PBC menu, press PREVand NEXTto change pages in the menu.  
3. In PBC menus, all selections must be made with the numeric buttons.  
4. When playing VCD 2.0 edition discs, set PBC to “off” for optimal operation.  
5. When PBC is on, press TITLE to enter the PBC menu.  
Zoom  
1. When playing a DVD or VCD, press ZOOM to cycle through the zoom settings:  
x2 > x4 > x8 > normal.  
3. An inset screen in the upper left corner shows the entire viewable area.  
2. While zoomed, use the ꢉꢄꢁbuttons to move the zoomed portion within the  
viewable area.  
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Bookmark Memory  
This unit supports 5 separate stored bookmarks for the disc currently in the DVD  
recorder. When you remove the disc from the recorder, the bookmarks are lost.  
Create Bookmark  
1. While playing a disc, press BOOKMARK at the point you wish to bookmark. The  
Bookmark menu shows on screen as follows:  
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ][ ]  
2. The eight lines indicate the eight slots that the unit has for memory. A number  
indicates that a bookmark is stored in that slot. If there is nothing above the line,  
then there is nothing stored in that slot.  
3. Use the button to move to an empty slot.  
4. Press ENTER to memorize the present point as a bookmark. A number will appear in  
the bookmark space, indicating that you have successfully stored the bookmark.  
[1]  
5. Press BOOKMARK again to exit the bookmark menu.  
Jump to Bookmark  
1. Press BOOKMARK to enter the bookmark menu.  
2. Use theꢉꢄbuttons to select a bookmark.  
3. Press ENTER to start playback from that bookmark point.  
Clear Bookmark  
1. Press BOOKMARK to enter the bookmark menu.  
2. Use theꢉꢄbuttons to select a bookmark.  
3. Press CLEAR to erase the selected bookmark from memory.  
NTSC/PAL and Progressive Scan  
The NTSC/PAL button cycles between normal NTSC, NTSC progressive scan, and PAL  
viewing modes.  
NTSC is the normal format for North American TV broadcasts.  
NTSC Progressive Scan can be used with a component connection to a TV that supports  
progressive scan to watch DVD movies at a higher resolution.  
PAL is the color format for Europe and other areas. If you select PAL, North American  
movies and television programs will appear incorrectly on your screen.  
Please see the glossary on page 51 for more information.  
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General Setup  
Entering the Setup Menu  
Press SETUP on your remote control to enter the setup menu.  
If you press SETUP during playback, playback will pause. It will resume when  
you exit the Setup menu.  
How to Setup  
1. Press SETUP to enter the setup menu.  
2. Use the buttons to make a selection and press to enter into the first  
sub-menu.  
3. In the first sub-menu, use the buttons to make a selection. Press to enter  
into second sub-menu, or press to return to the previous page.  
4. In the second sub-menu, use the buttons to make a selection and press to  
confirm your selection.  
5. Press SETUP again to exit the setup menu.  
System  
There are three items that can be set from the System menu:  
Guide Language, Set Time and Factory Reset.  
1. Guide Language determines the language displayed on the  
On Screen Display (OSD). The OSD can be displayed in  
English, Spanish, French or Chinese.  
2. Set Time determines the system time. The correct time can  
be entered manually or automatically.  
3. Factory Reset will restore the DVD recorder setting to  
the original factory setting.  
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Video  
There are four items that can be set from the Video menu: TV  
Input, Channel Scan, Add/Del Channel and Screen Format.  
1. TV Input – Select CATV if you have cable television,  
otherwise choose TV if the unit is connected to an  
antenna.  
2. Channel Scan – Select START to start automatically  
searching for stations.  
3. Add/Del Channel allows you to add/delete specific  
channels. Move cursor to desired channel; press the  
ENTER key once to add the channel and again to delete  
the channel.  
4. Screen Format  
* 4:3 Letter Box – Select this setting to display a 16:9  
format film on a conventional 4:3 television. The  
picture will be displayed full-width, with black bars  
on top and bottom.  
* 4:3 Pan Scan – Choose this setting to display  
transmissions in conventional 4:3 format on a 4:3  
television. Transmissions in 16:9 format will be  
displayed full-height (without black bars) but with the  
sides cut off, however the sidebars of the image will be  
cropped to fit your screen.  
* 16:9 Wide – This is the setting for output on a wide-  
screen television in 16:9 format.  
Audio  
Use this menu to ensure the audio output format is compatible with connected  
devices (amplifier/receiver or TV set).  
1. Dolby Digital  
* PCM: Recorder can output PCM data and play the same  
audio format as on CDs. Additionally, 2-channel analog  
audio will output from the amplifier’s audio output jacks.  
* Bitstream: Recorder outputs raw data of Dolby® Digital  
soundtracks  
2. DTS  
* PCM: Recorder can output PCM data and play the same  
audio format as on CDs. Additionally, 2-channel analog  
audio will output from the amplifier’s audio output jacks.  
* Bitstream: Recorder outputs raw data of DTS® soundtracks  
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3. MPEG  
* PCM: Recorder can output PCM data and play the same  
audio format as on CDs. Additionally, 2-channel analog  
audio will output from the amplifier’s audio output jacks.  
* Bitstream: Recorder outputs raw data of Dolby® Digital  
soundtracks  
4. Sampling Freq. – This DVD recorder provides selections of  
48KHz and 96KHz  
Security  
1. Rating  
* Use directional keys to move cursor and press enter key to  
confirm change.  
* Rating varies according to different country setting.  
2. Set Password – Use the number keys on the remote control  
to input your 4 digit password, then press ENTER to  
confirm.  
* Change: To change current password, the user will be  
prompt to enter the original password  
* Delete: To disable a previous password, the user will be  
prompt to enter the original password.  
* Original password for this machine is “3308”.  
3. Country Code – This is a two-letter code which represents  
the country you are in. This setting affects the rating of this  
DVD recorder.Please refer to the end of the manual if you  
do not know your country code.  
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Record  
1. Record Quality – This recorder supports 5 recording modes:  
HQ (High Quality), SP (Short Play), LP (Long Play), EP  
(Extended Play), and SLP (Super Long Play). This can also be  
changed by using the QUALITY button on the remote control  
2. Auto Chapter – When recording a new chapter will be  
created after a certain time delay. You can select between 5,  
10, or 15 minutes or disable this feature by selecting Off.  
Default setting is 5 minutes.  
3. Schedule Record – Please refer to Scheduled Disc Recording  
section in this manual.  
Disc  
1. Audio Language – Select the audio language you want to  
automatically play when a DVD disc is loaded. Default  
setting is “Original”.  
2. Subtitle Language – Select the subtitle language you want  
to automatically play when a DVD disc is loaded. Default  
setting is “OFF”.  
3. Menu Language – Select menu language when a DVD disc is  
loaded. Default setting is “Original”.  
4. Auto Play – When a DVD or VCD disc is loaded it will be  
played automatically. Default setting is “ON”.  
5. Initialize DVD – Use this setting to format a DVD+RW disc.  
This will erase all contents on the DVD+RW disc.  
6. Finalize DVD (DVD+R only) – Make a DVD+R disc compatible  
with regular DVD video players. Only a DVD+R disc will  
require this operation. Please note a finalized disc cannot  
be recorded with new or revised content.  
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Preparing Discs for Recording  
Compatible Discs  
Recordable Disc Types  
This unit can record to DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. Please see “Disc Types” below.  
Playable Disc and Media Types  
DVD Video Commercial “Hollywood” DVD movies.  
SVCD  
Super VCD. A format for video saved on CD. Usually used in Asia.  
DVD format that can be “burned” repeatedly by some recorders.  
DVD format that can be “burned” only once.  
DVD format that can be “burned” repeatedly by some recorders.  
DVD format that can be “burned” only once.  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
CD-R  
Recordable CD format often used for music.  
CD-RW  
Audio CD  
MP3  
Re-recordable CD format, also used for music.  
Commercial music CD.  
Format for compressed digital music on CD.  
JPEG  
Format for compressed digital photographs on CD or DVD.  
We cannot guarantee that your recorded discs will play on another DVD player. Please  
check the manual for the other DVD player to make sure that it can play DVD+R and/or  
DVD+RW discs.  
Although your DVD recorder can play DVD-R, music CDs, and MP3s, you can not use it to  
create these types of discs. You can only use it to record video - whether a TV broadcast  
or a home movie - to DVD+R or DVD+RW.  
Disc Types  
DVD+RW discs can be erased and copied over again, although this may reduce the  
quality of your recording. DVD+R discs cannot be copied over, and you cannot add new  
data to a DVD+R disc once it has been finalized (see the section “Editing Discs” starting  
on page 49).  
You may not be able to record to a DVD+RW disc that already contains recordings from  
another DVD recorder or PC. If you are able to add a new recording to a disc from  
another DVD recorder, your recorder will rewrite the DVD menu. If the disc contains data  
from a personal computer, this data will be erased by your DVD recorder.  
Initialize a New Disc  
Your DVD recorder will automatically initialize a new DVD+R or DVD+RW disc the first  
time it is placed into the recorder. This takes about 1 minute, during which the TV  
screen shows READING. After the procedure is complete, the TV screen shows a blank  
title and indicates the recording capacity is 100%.  
For more information on erasing discs or portions of discs, please see the section  
“Editing Discs” starting on page 43.  
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Scheduled Disc Recording  
Scheduling a Recording  
You can schedule up to 8 different programs with your DVD recorder.  
1. Make sure that the correct time and date are set on your DVD recorder.  
2. Place an initialized DVD+R or  
ID  
Date  
Start  
Stop  
Source  
Mode  
____  
____  
____  
____  
____  
____  
____  
____  
DVD+RW disc in the DVD  
recorder.  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
__/__/__ __:__ __:__ _____  
__/__/__ __:__ __:__ _____  
__/__/__ __:__ __:__ _____  
__/__/__ __:__ __:__ _____  
__/__/__ __:__ __:__ _____  
__/__/__ __:__ __:__ _____  
__/__/__ __:__ __:__ _____  
__/__/__ __:__ __:__ _____  
3. Press SETUP on your remote  
control to enter the setup  
menu. Use thebuttons to  
select the “Record” menu, then  
press the button to enter the  
menu, next use the buttons  
to select “Schedule Record”, finally press the button to enter the menu.  
4. Use the buttons to select the first available record program (ID # 1-8).  
5. Press the button to schedule a recording for the selected ID #.  
6. Set the date for your recording: Use the buttons to choose between Wkly Sun,  
Wkly Sat, Wkly Fri, Wkly Thu, Wkly Wed, Wkly Tue, Wkly Mon, Daily, Mon-Fri or Once.  
If once is selected use the buttons to move the cursor and #’s 0-9 to input the  
date (mm/dd/yy)  
7. Set the start time for your recording: Use the buttons to move the cursor and  
either the buttons or #’s 0-9 to set the time. Next, use the buttons to  
select AM or PM.  
8. Set the stop time: Use the buttons to move the cursor and either the ꢁ  
buttons or #’s 0-9 to set the time. Next, use the buttons to select AM or PM.  
9. Set the Mode (quality): Use the buttons to move the cursor to the mode field,  
and then use the buttons to select the desired mode. More information about  
quality levels is included on page 39.  
10. Set the source: Use the buttons to move the cursor to the source field, and  
then use the buttons to select the source for your recording.  
11. Confirm your settings: Use the buttons to move the cursor to the green arrow  
to confirm and save settings or the red X to cancel settings. Press ENTER to confirm.  
12. When you are done, press SETUP again to leave the setup menu.  
13. Turn off recorder prior to the start of your scheduled program. If unit is left on the  
scheduled programs will not record.  
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Stop an In-Process Scheduled Recording  
While the record is proceeding, press STOPto stop recording and go to DVD mode, or  
press POWER to stop recording and go to stand-by status.  
Recording Quality  
You can record discs using five different quality levels. The higher the quality level, the  
more space (time) will be taken up on your disc. Press REC QUALITY on your remote to  
change the quality settings.  
HQ (High Quality):  
SP (Standard Play):  
LP (Long Play):  
EP: (Extended Play):  
SLP: (Super Long Play): VHS picture quality  
The best picture quality  
60 min. / 1 hour  
Excellent (DVD video) picture quality  
Good (S-VHS) picture quality  
Better than VHS quality  
120 min. / 2 hours  
180 min. / 3 hours  
240 min. / 4 hours  
360 min. / 6 hours  
Recording times are estimates, actual recording times may vary. Please note that if your  
source video is of low quality, then your final recording will be of low quality even if  
you select a higher quality recording level. Recording over previously recorded discs may  
also decrease the quality level.  
Correct a Scheduled Recording  
1. Press SETUP on your remote control to enter the setup menu. Use the buttons to  
select the “Record” menu, then press the button to enter the menu, next use  
the buttons to select “Schedule Record”, finally press the button to enter  
the menu.  
2. Use the buttons to move the cursor to the number of the recording that you  
would like to correct. Next press the button to make corrections.  
3. Use the buttons to move the cursor to the information that you would like to  
correct, then, use either the buttons or #’s 0-9 on the remote to enter the  
correct value.  
4. Confirm your settings: Use the buttons to move the cursor to the green arrow to  
confirm and save settings or the red X to cancel settings. Press ENTER to confirm.  
Cancel a Scheduled Recording  
1. Press SETUP on your remote control to enter the setup menu. Use the buttons to  
select the “Record” menu, then press the button to enter the menu, next use  
the buttons to select “Schedule Record”, finally press the button to enter  
the menu.  
2. Use the buttons to move the cursor to the number of the recording that you  
would like to cancel.  
3. Press CLEAR on your remote control.  
4. Confirm that you would like to cancel this recording by using the buttons to  
select the green arrow to perform the operation or the red X to cancel.  
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Troubleshooting Scheduled Recordings  
Your DVD recorder will not be able to perform the scheduled recording if:  
1. No disc loaded.  
2. The disc is write-protected.  
3. The disc is not the correct format (DVD+R or DVD+RW).  
4. The disc already contains 49 titles. This is the maximum number of titles that can  
be recorded to a single disc.  
5. Another recording is in progress.  
6. The DVD recorder’s Time and Date is not set properly.  
7. The time set for your recording is in the past.  
8. The 8 memory slots for setting recordings are already filled.  
9. There is no signal from the selected input source (it may be connected incorrectly or  
turned off).  
The DVD recorder will not be able to tell if a disc is damaged. Even if the recording  
seems to be working, you may not be able to play back the disc if it has been scratched,  
smeared, or otherwise damaged.  
See page 51  
for a glossary of terms  
used in this manual.  
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Manual Disc Recording  
1. Place an initialized DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DVD recorder (see p. 38).  
2. Select the channel you want to record.  
3. Press MONITOR on the remote to switch to external input mode.  
4. Press SOURCE to select the input source that you want to record. Press SOURCE  
multiple times to cycle through the options: CVBS1 > CVBS2 > S-VIDEO01 >  
S-Video02 > CHANNEL  
5. Press RECORD on the remote control or the front panel of the DVD recorder to start  
recording.  
6. Press STOPto stop recording. Please wait 15-17 seconds while your recording  
completes.  
7. Press MONITOR to switch to DVD mode. The recorded title will appear on the screen.  
Press ENTER to view your recorded video.  
After recording, the following messages will also be stored:  
Record date and channel source.  
Record time.  
Recording length and recording mode.  
Recording index screen.  
DVD+RW: These discs can be erased and recorded over.  
DVD+R: These discs can be recorded and finalized only once. They cannot be  
erased and recorded over.  
Pause recording  
1. Press PAUSEwhile recording to temporarily stop the DVD recorder from recording  
information. This may be useful for excluding sections that you do not want to  
record, such as TV commercials.  
2. Press PAUSEagain to resume normal recording.  
Chapters  
Chapters can only be added after your recording has completed, not during the  
recording itself. Please see page 45 for more information about adding chapters.  
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recording from external devices  
Recording from External Devices  
You can record the signal from external devices, such as a VCR, video camcorder (V8,  
Hi8), or DVD player onto DVDs using your DVD recorder.  
1. Please confirm the external device is properly connected to the DVD recorder. See  
the connection diagrams beginning on page 11 for more information.  
2. Place an initialized DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DVD recorder (see p. 37).  
3. Press MONITOR on the remote to switch to external input mode.  
4. Press SOURCE to select the source for your recording .  
Input  
(Internal Tuner)  
AV 1 IN  
Screen Display  
(Channel)  
CVBS1  
AV 2 IN  
CVBS2  
S-VIDEO01 IN  
S-VIDEO02 IN  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO01  
S-VIDEO02  
CHANNEL  
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
6. Press STOPto stop recording. Please wait while the screen displays “WAIT.” When  
“WAIT” disappears from the screen, your recording is done.  
7. Press MONITOR to switch to DVD mode. The recorded title will appear on the screen.  
Press ENTER to view your recorded video.  
The DVD recorder will stop recording automatically if there is no signal from the  
input device (such as a blank part of a videotape or an interrupted TV signal).  
Recording from a DV Camcorder  
1. Connect the red, yellow, and white AV output connectors from your DV camcorder to  
the AV input connectors on the front of your DVD recorder.  
2. Place an initialized DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DVD recorder (see p. 37).  
3. Turn on the DV camcorder and switch it to “VCR” mode.  
4. Press MONITOR on the remote to switch to external input mode.  
5. Press SOURCE to select the source for your recording .  
6. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
7. Press STOPto stop recording. Please wait while the screen displays “WAIT.” When  
“WAIT” disappears from the screen, your recording is done.  
8. Press MONITOR to switch to DVD mode. The recorded title will appear on the screen.  
Press ENTER to view your recorded video.  
Recording will stop automatically if there is no signal from the DV camcorder.  
All recorded signals must be in DVD-SD format.  
Date and time information can’t be recorded from a DV camcorder.  
You can’t record copy-protected discs or one-time duplicable discs.  
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Editing Discs  
Under disc title menu, press EDIT key to enter edit menu:  
Protect and Unprotect Title  
Protect and unprotect selected disc title. Move cursor to “Protect  
Title” menu, press ENTER key to proceed to protect title. To  
unprotect a title, follow the previous step.  
Protect and Unprotect disc  
Protect and unprotect the entire disc. Move cursor to “Protect  
Disc” menu, press ENTER key to proceed protect disc. To  
unprotect a disc, follow the previous step.  
Make Compatible (DVD+R only)  
Use this feature to make a DVD+R disc playable on other DVD video players. Note that  
after this procedure, the DVD+R disc cannot record any new contents.  
We can’t guarantee a DVD+R/RW disc is playable on every DVD player. Check the  
instruction manual of the DVD player in advance to confirm which kind of disc  
can be played.  
Play Full Title  
If there is a hidden chapter in title, this setup can view all the contents.  
Edit Title Name  
1. Move cursor to “Edit Title Name”, press ENTER key,  
a Virtual keyboard will appear.  
2. Move cursor using direction keys and to  
select desired letter, press ENTER key to input. Title  
Name contains a maximum 14 letters.  
3. After finishing your title, move cursor to “Done”  
and press ENTER key to complete. To edit your title  
move cursor to “Clear” then press ENTER key to clear input title name. Move cursor  
to “Delete” or “BS” icon then press ENTER key for erasing inputted letter(s). To  
cancel , move cursor to “Cancel”, then press ENTER key to abort inputting.  
“Delete” and “BS” work in different ways, using delete to erase letter(s) from  
the beginning, and BS (backspace) to erase letters from the tail.  
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Erase Title (DVD+RW only)  
Move cursor to “Erase Title” menu, Press ENTER key to confirm, and wait for 15 to 18  
seconds for the title to erase.  
During playback, press EDIT key to enter edit menu:  
Insert Chapter  
If “Auto Chapter” at Record menu has been activated, every 5~15  
minutes (depends on setting) will divide into a chapter. But if users  
wish to divide chapters at specific points in a title, users can use  
Insert Chapter function here.  
1. During title playback, press EDIT on remote control to show edit  
menu.  
2. Choose Insert Chapter and press ENTER key to add one chapter.  
Repeat above to add more chapters.  
Delete Chapter  
Chapter mark can be deleted after recording. While a movie is playing,  
press EDIT on remote control to show edit menu, choose “Remove  
Chapter”, and you can remove current chapter mark of a title.  
If DVD+R has not been finalized, Insert/Remove Chapter Mark  
step can be made.  
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Hide Chapter  
All titles can be played under general setup. You can hide  
specific chapters as desired.  
1. During film playback, press EDIT on remote control shows  
edit menu.  
2. Press ENTER on “Hide Chapter” to confirm and complete  
setup.  
If you want to view the hidden chapter(s), you can  
use “play full title” function in the edit menu under  
DVD title screen.  
Show Chapter  
If users wish to release hidden chapter, which was made by  
Hide Chapter function before, you can use Show Chapter  
function to reveal it.  
1. During title menu, press EDIT key.  
2. Press ENTER on “Play Full Title” to play full title.  
3. While playing hidden chapter, there is an OSD “HIDDEN”  
shows on the top right of the screen.  
4. Press EDIT key again to show edit menu.  
5. Press ENTER on “Show Chapter” to reveal the hidden  
chapter.  
Change Thumbnail  
1. If you want to revise a new index scene of a title, you can press EDIT to show edit  
menu while a movie playing.  
2. Press ENTER on “Change Thumbnail” to grab specific scene.  
Finalize a DVD+R  
This function allows a DVD+R disc to be played on general DVD players. A finalized disc  
can’t be recorded with new content or revised.  
1. Press SETUP to enter the setup menu and select “Disc”.  
2. Select “Finalize DVD” and press ENTER to execute.  
3. The screen displays the status of the finalization and the remaining time required.  
The time required for this function depends on the disc type, length of the recorded  
content and the quantity of the titles.  
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troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
This section includes possible solutions to common problems that you may experience  
with your DVD recorder.  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
DVD recorder displays Primary setup has  
Complete the primary setup before  
“HELLO” after the  
power is turned on,  
but no functions can  
be used.  
not been completed. playback (see page 23).  
No power, no signal.  
Power cord is not  
properly connected  
to the power outlet.  
Make sure the plug is properly inserted  
in the power outlet.  
TV is not correctly  
connected to the  
DVD recorder.  
Refer to the connection drawings  
starting on page 11 to make sure that  
the TV is properly connected.  
The unit turns off by  
itself.  
Automatic power off  
function: the power  
is automatically  
Turn the power back on.  
turned off after 20  
minutes have passed  
in stop mode.  
The disc tray can’t be  
closed, or the disc  
tray comes out  
Disc is not inserted  
correctly in the tray.  
Take the disc out of the tray and  
replace it carefully.  
automatically after  
placing a disc in it.  
Disc is too dirty.  
Clean the disc.  
Regional code of the  
disc is not correct.  
Check the disc packaging to confirm the  
regional code is correct (see page 50).  
No playback  
Power is OFF.  
Turn the power ON.  
Insert a disc.  
No disc is inserted  
(“no disc” will be  
shown on screen).  
Disc is upside down  
(“no disc” is shown  
on screen).  
Reload disk - the label side should face  
upward.  
Dirty disc.  
Clean disc surface.  
Replace disc.  
Deformed disc.  
Condensation in  
unit.  
Turn power on for 1-2 hours before  
using the unit.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Unwanted mosaic-  
like display during  
playback.  
Poor disc.  
Replace disc.  
Video CD (MPEG1).  
Playback with DVD format.  
No sound.  
DVD player is set to  
slow or fast  
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  
playback.  
Audio terminals are  
not connected.  
Check audio connections (see pages  
11-17).  
TV volume is too low. Adjust TV volume.  
Wrong AUDIO OUTPUT  
setting.  
Check AUDIO OUTPUT settings (see page  
34).  
No video/picture.  
TV is not connected  
properly.  
Check video connections (see pages  
11-17).  
Wrong setting for  
VIDEO OUTPUT.  
Press SETUP and check the Video Output  
settings (see page 34).  
Remote control does  
not work.  
No batteries in  
remote control.  
Put in new batteries (see page 20).  
Dead batteries.  
Replace batteries (see page 20).  
Remote control not  
Point the remote control at the remote  
being pointed at the sensor (see page 20).  
remote sensor.  
Does not play, even  
when a title is  
selected.  
Prohibited by the  
parental controls.  
Confirm the parental controls setting  
(see page 35).  
Can not play a disc  
recorded on this DVD  
recorder on another  
DVD player.  
Disc is not finalized.  
Finalize the disc (see pages 45).  
Disc is one-time  
only.  
If a disc is recorded with content which  
is available to be copied one time  
only, it can’t be played on another DVD  
player.  
Other DVD player can Check the manual of the other DVD  
not play DVD+R or  
DVD+RW discs.  
player.  
Other DVD player can Try a disc with a larger amount of video  
not calibrate because data recorded to it.  
disc has too little  
data.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Unit doesn’t record.  
Disc is full.  
Confirm the available space on the  
disc.  
Source disc is copy-  
protected.  
Confirm the recording source has no  
copyright protection.  
Power interruption  
None.  
during the recording.  
There are 2  
Check the recording schedule and  
cancel one of the scheduled recordings  
(see page 39).  
scheduled recording  
programs running at  
the same time.  
Disc format is not  
correct.  
This DVD recorder can record only to  
DVD+R or DVD+RW discs (see page 37).  
Audio or subtitle  
language is not the  
one selected during  
the initial setup.  
The selected  
language does not  
exist in the disc.  
Select another language using AUDIO,  
SUBTITLE or the DVD menu.  
Menus are in the  
wrong language.  
Wrong language set  
for OSD.  
Check the OSD language setting (see  
page 23).  
Audio or subtitle  
language can not be  
changed.  
The disc contains  
only one language.  
Check the disc language contents.  
Some discs only  
Press the MENU button on the remote  
control to access the DVD menu.  
allow the audio and  
subtitle language to  
be set in the DVD  
menu - not with the  
AUDIO and SUBTITLE  
buttons on the  
remote control.  
The video image  
brightness fluctuates  
during playback.  
Connect the DVD recorder directly to the  
TV, bypassing the VCR.  
The DVD recorder is  
connected to the  
television via a VCR.  
Cannot fast scan  
during playback of  
DVD movie.  
Some discs may have None.  
sections which  
prohibit skip or scan  
operations by users.  
Edited titles/chapters  
do not show up  
Disc has not been  
made compatible.  
See page 45 for instructions on making  
a disc compatible.  
when played on  
another DVD player  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Scheduled recording  
did not work.  
No disc loaded.  
Prepare and load a recordable disc.  
None.  
The disc is write-  
protected.  
The disc is not the  
correct format  
Replace with a disc that is the correct  
format (see page 37).  
(DVD+R or DVD+RW).  
The disc already  
contains 49 titles.  
This is the maximum number of titles  
that can be recorded to a single disc  
(see page 44 for deleting titles).  
Another recording is  
in progress.  
Stop the recording in progress (see page  
41).  
The DVD recorder’s  
Time and Date is not  
set properly.  
Set the time and date (see page 23).  
The time set for your  
recording is in the  
past.  
None.  
The 8 memory slots  
Cancel a scheduled recording (see page  
for setting recordings 41).  
are already filled.  
There is no signal  
from the selected  
input source.  
Check the connections and make sure  
that the external device is on.  
Video appears on  
screen, but flickers,  
fades or is distorted  
DVD recorder is in  
PAL mode.  
Press the NTSC/PAL button on the  
remote control to switch to NTSC or NTSC  
Progressive Scan mode (see page 32).  
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additional information  
Additional Information  
Regional Code  
This DVD recorder is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management  
Information recorded on a DVD disc. If the region number described on the DVD disc  
does not correspond to the region number of this DVD recorder, this DVD recorder will  
not play the disc. The OSD message “WRONG REGION” will show on the TV screen. This  
recorder will play DVD discs made for “ALL” regions, as well as DVD discs made for  
Region 1. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.  
Region 1 USA & Canada  
Region 2 Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East  
Region 3 Southeast Asia  
Region 4 Central & South America, Australia, New Zealand  
Region 5 Former Soviet Union, India, Pakistan, Africa  
Region 6 China  
Technical Specifications  
Technical specifications subject to change without notice.  
Power Supply: AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power Consumption: 30W  
Weight: 14.1 lb.  
Dimensions: (W x D x H): 12.67” x 18.5” x 4.01”  
Operating temperature range: 41º F to 104º F  
Operating humidity range: 5 % to 90 % (without condensation)  
Video System  
Composite Video Terminal  
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 )  
CB output level: 0.525 Vp-p (75 ) (75% Color)  
CR output level: 0.525 Vp-p (75 ) (75% Color)  
S-Video Terminal  
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 )  
C output level: 0.286 Vp-p (75 ) NTSC  
Video Terminal: 1 Vp-p (75 )  
Horizontal Resolution: More than 500 lines  
S/N Ratio: More than 60 dB  
Audio Parameters  
Frequency Response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz  
Dynamic Range: Over 90 dB  
S/N Ratio: Over 90 dB  
Output level: 2 Vrms  
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Glossary  
Chapter: Chapters are sections of titles.  
Not every title has chapters.  
MPEG 1 is generally used for VCDs. MPEG 2  
is used for DVDs and digital TV, and is  
higher quality than MPEG 1.  
Component Interlace: A very high level of  
video output that displays alternate lines  
of a video frame on each pass (e.g., even  
lines, then odd lines).  
MP3: MP3 is a type of compression used  
for music files.  
NTSC: The TV color format used in North  
Component Video: A high-end video  
signal that is supported by most DVDs but  
very few TVs. Component video connectors  
are usually red, green, and blue.  
America.  
PAL: The TV color format used in Europe  
and other parts of the world.  
Pan & scan: A way of reformatting  
widescreen movies to fit a standard 4:3  
television screen by cropping the sides of  
the video.  
Composite Video: An analog video signal  
that is also called CVBS. Most televisions  
and VCRs have a composite video  
connector, which is usually yellow.  
PBC (Playback Control): Used on some VCDs  
and SVCDs to allow menus similar to a DVD  
menu. It will be easier to control playback  
with your remote control if PBC is set to  
“off”. See page 32.  
Dolby® Digital: A digital surround-sound  
format designed by Dolby Laboratories,  
Inc.  
DTS® Digital Surround: A digital  
surround-sound format by Digital Theater  
Systems.  
Progressive Scan: Currently the highest  
level of video output, it displays all of the  
lines of a video frame in one pass (see  
Component Interlace above).  
D-PCM: The same type of format that CDs  
are usually recorded in. Use D-PCM for  
digital sound output in stereo (two  
Surround Sound: A combination of  
multiple-channel audio signal and  
multiple-speaker systems that produces  
theater-like sound, giving the impression  
of being seated live at the center of  
events.  
channel) as opposed to surround sound.  
DVD+R: A recordable DVD format. DVD+R  
discs can not be recorded over. You can  
not add recordings to a DVD+R disc that  
has been finalized.  
DVD+RW: A recordable DVD format. You  
can record over erased sections of a  
DVD+RW disc.  
SVCD: A disc format for putting DVD-  
quality video on CD.  
S-Video: A video signal that is higher  
quality than composite video, but not as  
good as component video. Many TVs have  
S-Video inputs (which may also be labeled  
Y/C).  
DVD-R / DVD-RW: A recordable DVD  
format. Your DVD recorder can play DVD-R  
or DVD-RW discs, but it can NOT record to  
them.  
DVD-RAM: A recordable DVD format. Your  
DVD recorder can NOT play or record DVD-  
RAM discs or cartridges.  
Title: The main unit for video discs.  
Usually an entire movie or TV program. A  
title is divided into chapters.  
JPEG: JPEG is a type of compression used  
for still pictures. A digital photo is  
sometimes referred to as a “JPEG” as this  
is the most common type of format for  
digital images.  
Toslink: Another name for an optical  
digital audio connector.  
VCD (Video CD): A disc format for video on  
CDs. Less capacity (and therefore lower  
quality) than DVDs.  
MPEG: MPEG is a type of compression for  
video. There are different types of MPEG.  
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Warranty  
MEDION warrants to our customers that this product is free from defects in materials and  
workmanship as follows: for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase,  
defective parts or a defective product returned to a MEDION repair facility or a MEDION  
Authorized Service Facility (“ASF”) for such product, as applicable, and proven to be  
defective upon inspection, will be exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts, or a  
refurbished product, as determined by the MEDION repair facility or the ASF.  
Limited warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original limited warranty  
period of the defective product. This limited warranty does not cover any supplies or  
accessories.  
EXCLUSIONS: this limited warranty does not apply, and you will have no remedy  
hereunder with respect to (a) products that have been modified, opened, repaired or  
otherwise altered, except by MEDION or an ASF, (b) products that have been damaged or  
destroyed after delivery to the customer, (c) any third party software, interfaces, parts,  
supplies, peripherals or other products or any defects resulting from use of the product  
in connection with such third party products, (d) defects resulting from improper or  
inadequate maintenance, calibration or site preparation, (e) defects resulting from any  
misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, negligence or any use other than in accordance with  
the handling or operating instructions provided by MEDION, (f) defects resulting from  
exposure to unusual physical or electrical stress or from any operation other than in  
accordance with the published environmental specifications for the product.  
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND  
NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED  
AND MEDION SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NO IMPLIED  
WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED  
WARRANTY STATED ABOVE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow exclusions or  
limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion  
might not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you  
might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or  
province to province.  
MEDION´s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where MEDION has a  
support presence for this product and where MEDION has marketed this product. The  
level of warranty service you receive may vary according to local standards. MEDION will  
not alter form, fit or function of the product to make it operate in a country for which it  
was never intended to function.  
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY  
STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO  
EVENT WILL MEDION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER  
BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST  
MEDION BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY MEDION  
WHICH CAUSED THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL  
RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS  
AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT  
NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF MEDION. Some countries, states or provinces  
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do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT AS LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT  
EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS  
APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.  
Please note the following:  
Be sure to keep your purchase receipt in a safe place. MEDION, at its option, may require  
a copy of the receipt to validate the warranty period effective date (i.e. date of  
purchase). Warranty liability only applies to material or factory faults. It does not apply  
to damage due to breakage, for example, a crack in the housing. Our service includes  
unit exchange or send-in repair:  
Unit Exchange  
In locations where Unit Exchange is available, MEDION will send you a replacement  
product. You must return the defective product to MEDION (using the shipping carton  
that the new one came in.)  
Send-In Repairs  
In locations where Send-In Repair Service is available, repair service can be obtained by  
shipping your product to the MEDION Repair Center. The product will be repaired and  
returned to you.  
Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new. MEDION  
replacement or repaired products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new  
in performance or may have been subject to incidental use.  
Out-of-Warranty Support  
In addition to providing free technical support during the warranty period, MEDION is  
also available to support your product after the warranty period has ended. This out-  
of-warranty support will be provided on a fee basis.  
Medion USA, Inc.  
1001 Bayhill Dr., Ste. 155  
San Bruno, CA 94066  
(866) 633-4660  
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