LG Electronics USA 9QKE40410 DVD Recorder/Video Cassette Recorder Combination User Manual RC59000M ZENITH ENG
LG Electronics USA DVD Recorder/Video Cassette Recorder Combination RC59000M ZENITH ENG
users manual
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation
Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | RC59000M |VCR / DVD Recorder
CD-R/RW
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Safety Precautions
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
This VCR/DVD Recorder employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the
unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service
center.
Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in haz-
ardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi-
cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in a residential installation. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the product off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s
compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook
Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA.
Phone: 1-847-941-8000
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this unit. This number is for this unit only. You should record
requested information here and retain this guide as a perma-
nent record of your purchase.
Model No. ___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
INTRODUCTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future refer-
ence.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
other areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over- heating. The open-
ings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This prod-
uct should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro-
vided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-
ing
type plug has two blades and a third ground-
ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/product combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the product, the product
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following proce-
dures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
RC59000M Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What are ‘recording modes’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . 7
•About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ . . . . . . . 7
About DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
•Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Recording TV audio channels. . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Restrictions on video recording. . . . . . . . . . 8
•What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Handling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•About the disc symbols for instructions. . . . 9
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DVR HOOKUP
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
VCR/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . 16
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections
to VCR/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-28
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20
•Auto Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•To Add or Erase Channels from Memory . 18
•Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Manual Clock Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•TV Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•PBC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Factory Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Disc Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Sampling Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Dynamic Range Control (DRC). . . . . . . . . 21
•Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lock (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
•Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
•Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
•Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
•DISC Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
•VCR Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
•Record Aspect Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•DV Rec Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
•DISC Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•Disc Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . 26
Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . . . 26
Displaying OSD While Watching TV . . . . . . . . 26
•Changing TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
•Changing TV Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Table of Contents
PLAYBACK
Operation with DVD and Video CD. . . . . . . 29-32
Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . 29
•Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
. 30
•Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Checking the contents of DVD Video discs:
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 31
•Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . 32
•3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Finding Locations on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 33
•Last Condition Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio CD and MP3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . 34-37
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc. . . . . . . . . . 34
Notes on MP3 Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
•Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
•Moving to Another Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
•Repeat Track/All/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
•Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
•Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
•Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3
. 35
Viewing a JPEG Disc
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
•Moving to Another file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
•To rotate the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
•To view Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
VCR Mode Tape Playback
Normal Playback
Tracking Control
Special Effect Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
•Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
•Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 37
•Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
RECORDING
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Copying from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . 40
Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 40
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 40
Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . 41-42
Recording from External Components. . . . . . . 41
Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 41
Playing your recordings on other DVD players
. . 41
•Finalizing a Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
•DV-Related Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
•Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
EDITING
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . 43-48
Titles and Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using Original (Title) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using Original (Chapter) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using Playlist (Title) menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using Playlist (Chapter) menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Making a New Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist 46
Erasing an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter. . . 47
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails . . . . . . 47
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Video Mode: Original editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
If the disc has already been finalized . . . . . . . 49
Erasing a Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
REFERENCE
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
INTRODUCTION
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RC59000M Overview
Recordable Discs
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (XP mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (XP mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
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–This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
–DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a
personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not
play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt of
condensation on the recorder’s lens.
–If you record a disc using a personal computer, even
if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are
cases in which it may not play because of the settings
of the application software used to create the disc.
(Check with the software publisher for more detailed
information.)
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that
contains audio titles or MP3 files, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
and SVCD.
otes
–Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/-RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/-RW) discs cannot be
played on the unit.
–Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
–
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
Regional code of the VCR/DVD Recorder and DVDs
This VCR/DVD Recorder is designed and manu-
factured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD
software. The region code on the labels of some
DVD discs indicates which type of VCR/DVD
Recorder can play those discs. This unit can play only
DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other
discs, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play-
back” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs
may not have a region code label even though their play-
back is prohibited by area limits.
otes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs
may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers.
As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to
disc content designed by the software manufacturer,
some playback features of the unit may not be available
or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs
and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business pur-
poses may not be played on the unit.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be labeled.
Track (Video CD and audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sec-
tions called “Scenes”. Each scene available is displayed
on the Scene menu and assigned a scene number,
enabling you to locate the scene you want.
Ascene may be composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, high resolu-
tion still pictures can be played if they are included on
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
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INTRODUCTION
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RC59000M Overview (Continued)
About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc
How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different?
The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW
is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW
is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/
erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.
Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD
player?
Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in
Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player, but
they must be ‘finalized’ first. This process fixes the con-
tents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD
players as DVD-Video discs.
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) mode
are playable in some players.
This indicates a product feature that is capa-
ble of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with
Video Recording format.
What are ‘recording modes’?
There are two recording modes available using this
recorder: VR mode and Video mode. When recording to
a DVD-R disc, recordings are always in Video mode.
DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording
or Video mode recording.
VR mode recording
•3 different picture quality/recording time settings avail-
able (SP, LP, XP)
•Not playable on regular DVD players
•Recordings can be extensively edited
Video mode recording
•3 different picture quality/recording time settings avail-
able (SP, LP, XP)
•Playable on regular DVD players (after finalizing)
•Limited editing features
Many functions of this recorder are dependent on the
recording mode. One or more of the symbols
( , ) appear by each function explained
in this manual so that you can see at a glance whether
it’s relevant for the disc loaded.
You can find more information on disc formats and
recording modes on next page.
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DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by
the DVD Forum in 2000. You may therefore experience
problems playing recordable DVD discs in some play-
ers. Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or
video dropouts and playback suddenly stopping.
Our company cannot take responsibility for problems
playing discs recorded on this recorder in other players.
Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?
No. When you edit a video tape you need one video
deck to play the original tape and another to record the
edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what
to play and when to play it. On playback, the recorder
plays the disc according to the Playlist.
About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’
Throughout this manual, you will often see the words
Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and
the edited version.
•Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded
on the disc.
•Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the
disc — how the Original content is to be played.
About DVD recording
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•This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or
CD-RW discs.
•Our company takes no responsibility for recording fail-
ure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to
the recorder.
•Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect
playback and/or recording performance. Please take
proper care of your discs.
Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings
This recorder can play three different kinds of DVD disc:
pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW and DVD-R
discs. The disc format for DVD-R discs is always “Video
format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs.
This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R
in a regular DVD player.
By default, the DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording
format, though you can change this to Video format, if
required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the contents
of the disc.)
The recording mode is closely related to the disc for-
mat. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then
the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is
Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode
(except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so
does not have a recording mode).
Within the recording modes (which are fixed for the
whole disc) are the record settings. These can be
changed as required for each recording and determine
the picture quality and how much space the recording
will take up on the disc.
VR
Video
RC59000M Overview (Continued)
Notes for recording
•The recording times shown are not exact because the
recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression.
This means that the exact recording time will depend
on the material being recorded.
•When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is
poor or the picture contains interference, the record-
ing times may be shorter.
•If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording
time may be longer.
•The displayed times for recording and time remaining
may not always add up to exactly the length of the
disc.
•The recording time available may decrease if you
heavily edit a disc.
•If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the
recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before
you record anything on the disc. See page 24 (DISC
Initialize) for how to do this.
•When using a DVD-R disc, you can keep recording
until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc.
Before you start a recording session, check the
amount of recording time left on the disc.
•When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording
time available will only increase if you erase the last
title recorded on the disc.
•The Erase Title option in the Original (Title) 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).
Recording TV audio channels
This recorder can record one or two channel audio. For
TV broadcasts, this usually means mono or stereo, but
some programs are broadcast with a main and a SAP
(Secondary Audio Program) audio channel.
If you’re recording in Video mode (or in VR mode), you
can record either the main audio or the SAP audio.
Restrictions on video recording
•You cannot record copy-protected video using this
recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video
discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected
material is encountered during a recording, recording
will pause or stop automatically and an error message
will be displayed on-screen.
•Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded
using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see
below).
What is ‘CPRM’?
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble sys-
tem) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broad-
cast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for
Recordable Media.
This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that
you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you
cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM
recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs format-
ted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be
played on players that are specifically compatible with
CPRM.
Copyright
•Audio and video recordings you make using this
recorder are for your personal use only. You may not
sell, lend or rent them to other people.
•This product incorporates copyright protection tech-
nology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S.patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision cor-
poration. Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro-
hibited.
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Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions
DVD-Video Video format n/a Playback only
DVD-RW Video Recording VR mode Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing
format (default)
Video format Video mode Playback, limited recording, limited editing
DVD-R Video format Video mode Playback, limited recording, limited editing
INTRODUCTION
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RC59000M Overview (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The VCR/DVD Recorder is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R03
(size AAA) batteries with and
aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the
surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun-
light, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen-
ter outward.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
About Symbols
About the symbol display
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific disc.
About the disc symbols for instructions
Asection whose title has one of the following symbols are
applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD-Video disc
Video CDs
Audio CDs.
MP3 Discs.
JPEG Discs.
VHS Tape.
VHS
JPEG
MP3
CD
VCD
DVD
VR
Video
NoYes
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Front Panel
REC (z) button
Starts recording. Press
repeatedly to set the
recording time.
CHANNEL (v/ V)
Scans up or down
through memorized
channels.
PLAY (N)
To play back a disc or tape.
OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
AV2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
S-VIDEO IN
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
DV INPUT
Connect the DV output of a
digital camcorder.
PAUSE/STEP (X/C)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily/press repeatedly for
frame-by-frame playback.
Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
POWER button and indicator
Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF.
Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on.
STOP (x)
Stops playback.
COPY
Press to copy DVD to VCR
(or VCR to DVD).
Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
EJECT
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
DVD/VCR
Toggles control between the DVD
deck and the VCR deck.
FORWARD (M/>)
DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search.
VCR: Advances the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search.
BACKWARD (./m)
DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track.
Press and hold for a fast reverse search.
VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search.
Display window
Shows the current status of
the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Remote Sensor
Point the VCR/DVD Recorder
remote control here.
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INTRODUCTION
Function Display Window
DVD
PRG TTL VR TRK CHP TV SAP COPY
Hi-Fi ST
XP SP S LP
SVCD
CD
AB
-R W
–RW
REC
ST Indicates a stereo broadcast is
being received.
Disc type indicators
Indicates the type of disc loaded.
Hi-Fi Indicates when the unit is being played a tape or a disc is
being recorded in Hi-Fi.
COPY DVD to VHS (or VHD to DVD) copy is in progress.
SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.
Character indicators
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining
time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.
REPEAT Indicates repeat mode.
REC The recorder is
recording.
Indicates when the recorder
is in timer recording or a timer
recording is programmed.
SP, SLP, LP, XP
Indicates recording mode.
PRG Programmed playback active
TTl Indicates current title.
Adisc is inserted in the DVD deck.
AVHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.
ADVD-R or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD deck.
CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number
TV The unit’s functions are available and channels
are selected at TV.
Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is Locked.
TV
TV
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Remote Control Overview
POWER
Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON
and OFF.
TV/VCR
To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.
DVD
Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func-
tion mode to DVD.
VCR
Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func-
tion mode to VCR.
INPUT
Changes the input to use for recording
(Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
Selects TV’s channel.
TV Control Buttons
POWER: Switches TV ON and OFF.
Input: Selects the TV’s source.
CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel.
VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.
MUTE: Turns on or off TV sound.
REC MODE
Selects the recording mode:
SP, LP, or XP.
TIMER REC
Displays Timer Record menu.
REC (z)
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set
the recording time.
BACKWARD / FOWARD (m/ M)
-
DVD: Search backward or forward.
- VCR: Rewinds the tape during the
STOP mode, for fast reverse picture
search and Advances the tape during
the STOP mode, fast forward picture
search.
SKIP (./ >)
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter or track or
go to previous chapter or track.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel.
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle,
if available.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT
- Opens and closes the disc tray.
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
COPY
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to
DVD).
CLEAR
Removes a mark on the Marker Search
menu.
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
DISC MENU / LIST
Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
Switches between Original and Playlist.
SETUP
Accesses or removes the Setup menu.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
Displays information while viewing a TV
program.
RETURN
-Removes the menu.
bBvV(left/right/up/down)
Selects an option in the menu.
CH/TRK(v/V): Selects a program.
Adjusts manually the tape’s picture
onscreen.
ENTER
Acknowledges menu selection.
PAUSE/STEP (X)
Pause playback or recording temporari-
ly, press again to exit pause mode.
press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
CHP ADD
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/
recording a VR mode DVD-RW disc.
THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Original (Title).
REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title, all.
A-B
Repeat sequence.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
LOCK
Disables front panel buttons.
RANDOM
Plays tracks in random order.
LOCK
The Lock feature disables the front panel buttons (except EJECT) to
prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. Simply
press Lock on the remote control to toggle this feature on and off.
INTRODUCTION
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Rear Panel
Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
ANT.IN
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.
COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio
inputs.
VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT
(Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
AV 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
AC Power Cord
Plug into the
power source.
S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
RF. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
Connections
ips
Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish
to connect, there are various ways you could connect
the recorder. Use only one of the connections
described below.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the
best connections.
For better sound reproduction, connect the recorder’s
AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your
amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment.
See “Connecting to Optional Equipment” on page 16.
Caution
–Make sure the the unit is connected directly to the TV.
Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
–
Do not connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono
in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
–Do not connect your VCR/DVD Recorder via your
VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
VCR/DVD Recorder
11
Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the
TV.
22
Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is
a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to
the jack marked ANT.IN on your Recorder.
ip
If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable,
connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm)
(not supplied) and slip the Adapter onto the ANT.IN
jack. The Adapter does not screw on to the the unit, it
just slips over the jack.
Cable Service Without Cable Box
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter
or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach
it to the ANT.IN jack on the unit. Use the supplied round coaxi-
al cable to connect between the VCR/DVD Recorder’s OUT TO
TV jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this
connection, you can receive all midband, super band, and
hyperband channels. (All cable channels.)
Cable Service With Cable Box
If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the
instruction below:
The cable hookup permits both TV and VCR/DVD Recorder
operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1
Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
2Set the VCR/DVD Recorder channel selector to the output
channel of the Cable Converter box using CH (v/ V) or
number (0-9) of your VCR/DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3)
3Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.
ote
If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not neces-
sary to do Auto Channel Scan as indicated on page 18.
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Antenna Antenna
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adaptor
(Not supplied)
Cable TV
Wall Jack
OR OR
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Back Panel of
Typical Cable Box
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
DVR HOOKUP
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Connections (Continued)
Connecting to a TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.
RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the
antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial
Cable supplied (R).
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If you use this connection, tune the TV to the
DVD+VCR’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).
How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel
When the DVD+VCR is turned off,
press and hold
CH/PRESET (v/V) on the front panel for about five
seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or
CH 04). “RF 03” or “RF 04” appears in the display win-
dow.
Audio/Video connection
11
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the
video cable (V).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks from the TV using the audio cables (A).
S-Video connection
11
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the
S-Video cable (S).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).
Component Video (Color Stream®) connection
11
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the corresponding in
jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).
Progressive Scan (ColorStream®pro) connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the VCR/DVD
Recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest
video resolution possible.
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan for-
mat, the picture will appear scrambled if you try
Progressive Scan on the VCR/DVD Recorder.
11
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the corresponding in
jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable
(C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
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–Set Progressive Scan option to “ON” in the General
menu, see page 20.
–Progressive scan does not work with the analog video
connection (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).
ANTENNA
INPUT
L
R
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT
R
Rear of TV
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
S AV C
Connections (Continued)
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Connecting to Optional Equipment
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/
Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the
VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks
on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the
audio cables (A).
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)
11
Connect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder’s DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL Oor COAXIAL X) to
the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an
optional digital (optical Oor coaxial X) audio cable.
22
You will need to activate the recorder’s digital out-
put. (See “Audio” on page 21).
Digital Multi-channel sound
Adigital 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 VCR/DVD Recorder
(MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver
manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output
will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is
selected.
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–
If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will
produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
–Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital con-
nection can only be obtained if your receiver is
equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
–To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-
screen display, press AUDIO.
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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.
Amplifier (Receiver)
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
A XO
R
L
AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
DVR HOOKUP
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Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder
Connect the AV 1 or AV 2 jacks on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accesso-
ry component, using optional audio/video cables.
ote
If you use the S-V INPUT jack on the front panel, the
signal of VIDEO OUT jack on the front panel is not out-
put.
Connecting a Digital Camcorder
Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to con-
nect 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.
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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This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS
video decks.
Connections (Continued)
L
R
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
Jack panel of Accessory Component
(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)
Rear of
VCR/DVD Recorder
Front of
VCR/DVD Recorder
OR
OR
DV Digital Camcorder
Front of VCR/DVD Recorder
DV
IN/OUT
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Initial Settings
In this menu system, there are several ways to cus-
tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of
three levels to set up the options, but some require
greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press
SETUP, only the first and second level of the menu sys-
tem will appear on the TV screen. The third level can be
displayed by pressing B. For navigating the menu lev-
els, you will see “B” on the right side of the menu label
to help you go to the next level.
To bring up and exit the Menu:
Press SETUP to bring up the menu. A second press of
SETUP will take you back to initial screen.
To go to the next level:
Press Bon the remote control.
To go back to the previous level:
Press bon the remote control.
General Operation
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the desired option.
33
While the desired item is selected, press Bto
move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the second desired option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
66
Use v/ Vto select the desired setting then
press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps.
77
Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
General
Tuning Band Select
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the GENERAL option.
33
While the GENERAL option is selected, press B
to move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Tuning Band option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
66
Use v/ Vto select the tuning band option (TV
or CATV) then press ENTER.
Remember, TV is for the air antenna reception,
CATV is for cable or wireless cable connection.
Auto Channel Scan
This VCR/DVD Recorder is equipped with a frequency
synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181
channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF
channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.
Preparation:
Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to the desired type of
antenna or cable TV system, as shown in Connecting
Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder on page 14
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the GENERAL option.
33
While the GENERAL option is selected, press B
to move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Auto Channel Set option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
Start icon is highlighted.
66
Press ENTER to begin the channel search.
The tuner will automatically cycle through all
available channels in the area and place them in
the tuner’s memory.
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After the Auto Channel Set has found all the
available channels, set the Tuning Band on the
GENERAL menu, Choose TV or CATV using the
v/ Varrows.
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If the Auto Channel Set has found over 2 band of CATV
, the Tuning Band will be set CATV.
Before Operation
Tuning Band
Auto channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
TV
CATV
Prev. Select
Tuning Band
Auto channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
11%
Stop
Prev. Select
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Before Operation (Continued)
To Add or Erase Channels from Memory
This feature allows you to add to or erase channels
from memory manually.
11
Follow steps 1-3 as shown above to the left
(Auto Channel Scan).
22
Use v/ Vto select the CH. Add / Delete option.
33
Press Bto move to the third level.
EDIT icon is highlighted.
44
Press ENTER.
The channel edit menu appears.
55
Use v/ Vor number buttons to select a channel
to add or delete then press ENTER.
Add or Delete icon is highlighted.
66
Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
77
Repeat steps 5-6 to add or erase additional
channel.
Auto Clock Set
The VCR/DVD Recorder gives you two ways to set the
time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The
Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR/DVD Recorder to
set up the clock when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned
off.
The Clock Set feature is set to Auto at the factory. In the
ON setting, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel
carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information.
XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal
Time.
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the General menu.
33
While the General menu is selected, press Bto
move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Clock option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
66
Use v/ Vto select the Auto option then press
ENTER.
The Auto option is set at the factory. In the Auto option,
the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS
(Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the
clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.
77
Use Bto choose the Timezone option.
Use v/ Vto choose your Time Zone.
You can set your local Time Zone manually. When
Timezone is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use
XDS information to determine the proper setting.
88
Use Bto choose the Daylight Saving option.
Use v/ Vto choose Auto, On, or Off.
You can turn Daylight Savings On or Off manually. When
it is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS
information to determine the proper setting.
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Press ENTER to confirm your setting, then
press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
ote
There are cases where the TV station does not send, or sends
wrong date and/or time information and the VCR/DVD
Recorder sets the incorrect time.
If this happens, we recommend that you set the clock manually.
Manual Clock Set
11
Follow steps 1-5 as shown above to the left
(Auto Clock Set).
22
Use v/ Vto select the Manual option then
press ENTER.
33
Enter the necessary information for date and
time.
b/ B(left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous
or next column.
v/ V(up/down): Changes the setting at the current
cursor position.
44
Press ENTER to confirm your setting, then
press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
Tuning Band
Auto channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting Time Zone
Manual
Auto
Auto
Daylight
Savings
Auto
Prev. Select
Tuning Band
Auto channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
Auto
Manual
2003Year
Time AM
1 1Date /
12 01:
Prev. Select
Chl. 2 Delete
Add
0-9 Input Return
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Before Operation (Continued)
TV Aspect Ratio
4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality
pictures with less flickering.
If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks,
but are connecting the VCR/DVD Recorder to a stan-
dard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to OFF.
If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with
a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to ON.
Caution
Once the setting for progressive scan output is entered,
an image will only be visible on a progressive scan
compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan
to ON in error, you must reset the unit. First, remove the
disc in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Next, press STOP (x)
again and hold it for five seconds before releasing it.
The video output will be restored to the standard set-
ting, and a picture will once again be visible on a con-
ventional analog TV or monitor.
Factory Setting
If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its
factory settings. Select “SET” then press ENTER.
Once the setting for Factory Setting is entered, Initialize
menu appears. Use b B button to select “Yes” and
press ENTER.
ote
Some options can not be reset. (Movie Rating, Password,
Country Code, Display Menu, and Progressive Scan)
Language
Display Menu
Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen
display.
Disc Language
Select a language for the disc’s Menu, Audio, and Subtitle.
Original : The original language set for the disc is selected.
Other : To select another language, select Other option then
press ENTER. Use the numbered and ENTER buttons to key-
in the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language
code list on page 50. If you a mistake before pressing ENTER,
press brepeatedly to delete one by one and correct it.
Tuning Band
Auto channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting ON
OFF
Prev. Select
Tuning Band
Auto channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
16:9 Wide
Prev. Select
Tuning Band
Auto channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting SET
Prev. Select
Display Menu
Disc Menu
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Espa ol
English
Prev. Select
Display Menu
Disc Menu
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Prev. Select
English
French
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Chinese
Other - - - -
Original
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Before Operation (Continued)
Audio
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 VCR/DVD 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.
Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connected the
VCR/DVD 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
VCR/DVD 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 VCR/DVD Recorder’s digital audio
outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a
DVD video disc recorded on the MPEG1, or MPEG2
recording system.
Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connected the
VCR/DVD Recorder’s DIGITAL OUT jack to a MPEG
decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a
MPEG decoder).
Sampling Freq. (Frequency)
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is
made, this unit 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.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
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.
Vocal
Set Vocal to ON only when a multi-channel karaoke
DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will
mix into normal stereo sound.
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Sampling Freq.
DRC
Vocal
Bitstream
OFF
Prev. Select
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Sampling Freq.
DRC
Vocal
96KHz
48KHz
Prev. Select
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Sampling Freq.
DRC
Vocal
ON
OFF
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Sampling Freq.
DRC
Vocal ON
OFF
Prev. Select
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Sampling Freq.
DRC
Vocal
Bitstream
PCM
Prev. Select
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Sampling Freq.
DRC
Vocal
Bitstream
PCM
Prev. Select
Before Operation (Continued)
Lock (Parental Control)
Movie Rating
Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for
children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control
information that applies to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated
from Level 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable
scenes are available for selection on some discs.
Ratings are country-dependent. The Parental Control
feature allows you to prevent discs from being played
by your children or to have certain discs played with
alternative scenes.
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the Lock option.
33
While the Lock option is selected, press Bto
move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Movie Rating option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
66
When you have not entered a password yet.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but-
tons to create a personal 4-digit security password.
Enter the 4-digit password again.
When you have already entered a password;
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but-
tons to confirm the personal 4-digit security pass-
word.
ip
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press b
repeatedly to delete password numbers one by one
then correct it.
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Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v/ Vbut-
tons. One (1) has the least playback restrictions.
Eight (8) has the most playback restrictions.
Unlock: If you select Unlock, Parental Control is
not active. The disc will play in full.
Level 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not suit-
able for children. If you set a rating for the recorder,
all disc scenes with the same rating or lower will be
played. Higher rated scenes will not be played
unless an alternative scene is available on the disc.
The alternative must have the same rating or a
lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, play-
back will stop. You must enter the 4-digit password
or change the rating level in order to play the disc.
88
Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection,
then press SETUP to exit the menu.
Set Password
Changing the 4-digit code
11
Follow steps 1-3 as shown above to the left
(Movie Rating).
22
Use v/ Vto select the Set Password option.
33
Press Bto move to the third level.
44
Follow step 6 as shown above to the left (Movie
Rating).
55
While “Change” is selected, press ENTER.
If you select “Delete” then press ENTER. The pass-
word is deleted.
66
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered
buttons to create a personal 4-digit security
password.
77
Enter the 4-digit password again.
ip
If you a mistake before pressing ENTER, press b
repeatedly to delete password numbers one by one
then correct it.
If you forget your 4-digit code
If you forget your password, to clear the current pass-
word, follow the procedure below.
1Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2Use the Number buttons to enter the 5-digit number
“21019”.
The message appears on the TV screen.
3Select “yes” then press ENTER. The 4-digit pass-
word is cleared. Enter a new code as shown above.
22
Level 8(Adult)
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1(Kid Safe)
Unlock
Movie Rating
Password
Country Code
Prev. Select
Change
Delete
Movie Rating
Password
Country Code
New
Password
0-9 Input
Prev. Select
Before Operation (Continued)
Country Code
Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were
used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list
(See “Country Code List”, page 51.).
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the Lock option.
33
While the Lock option is selected, press Bto
move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Country Code option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
66
When you have not entered a password yet.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but-
tons to create a personal 4-digit security password.
Enter the 4-digit password again.
When you have already entered a password;
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but-
tons to confirm the personal 4-digit security pass-
word.
ip
If you a mistake before pressing ENTER, press b
repeatedly to delete password numbers one by one
then correct it.
77
Select the first character using the v/ V
buttons.
88
Shift the cursor using Bbuttons and select the
second character using v/ Vbuttons.
99
Press ENTER to confirm your country code
selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.
Recording
DISC Record Mode
You can set the picture quality for DVD recording; SP
(Standard quality), LP (Low quality), XP (High quality).
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the Recording option.
33
While the Recording option is selected, press B
to move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Rec Mode Set option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
66
Use v/ Vto select the Video Mode or VR Mode.
77
Use Bto select a desired DISC Record Mode
(SP, LP, or XP)
88
Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then
press SETUP to exit the menu.
VCR Record Mode
You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; SP
(Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play).
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Movie Rating
Password
Country Code
Prev. Select
US
Video Mode
VR Mode
SP
SP
DISC Record Mode
VCR Record Mode
DV Record Audio
Auto Chapter
SLP
SP
DISC Record Mode
VCR Record Mode
DV Record Audio
Auto Chapter
Prev. Select
DV Recorder Audio
You need to set this if you have a camcorder using
32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN
jack.
Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for
audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other
is for overdubbing after shooting.
On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded
while shooting is used.
On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used.
Auto Chapter
When recording, chapter markers are put in specified
setting. You can change this interval to 3 minutes, 5
minutes or 10 minutes. If you select None, switch off
automatic chapter marking altogether with the No
Separation setting.
Disc
DISC Initialize
If you’re recording on a DVD-R disc, the recording
mode will always be Video mode.
If you load a DVD-RW that has already been used, you
can change this to Recording Mode from the Disc
menu.
If you load a completely blank DVD-RW disc, Disc ini-
tialize menu will appear, to select a desired Recording
Mode to initialize the disc.
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the Disc option.
33
While the Disc option is selected, press Bto
move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the DISC Initialize option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
Start icon is highlighted.
66
Press ENTER.
Disc DISC Initialize menu appears.
77
Use b/ Bto select a desired DISC Initialize
Mode (VR Mode or Video Mode) then press
ENTER.
It takes a few moments to initialize the disc.
Caution
If you want to change the disc format, everything
recorded on the disc will be erased.
88
Press SETUP to exit the menu.
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Before Operation (Continued)
Audio 2
Audio 1
DISC Record Mode
VCR Record Mode
DV Record Audio
Auto Chapter
Prev. Select
5 Min
10 Min
Not Use
3 Min
DISC Record Mode
VCR Record Mode
DV Record Audio
Auto Chapter
Prev. Select
Start
DISC Initialize
DISC Finalize
DISC Name
DISC Protect
PBC
Prev. Select
Video Mode
Select a Mode
Disc Initialize
VR Mode
Before Operation (Continued)
Disc Finalize
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc
can be played on a regular DVD player or computer
equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for
navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing DISC
MENU or TITLE.
Caution
•Once you’ve finalized a disc recording, you can’t
edit or record anything else on that disc. You can
record and edit on this recorder after unfinalizing.
11
Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 24 (DISC
Initialize).
22
Use v/ Vto select the Disc Finalize option.
33
Press Bto move to the third level.
Finalize is highlighted.
44
Press ENTER.
Finalize menu appears.
55
Select Ok then press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
ote
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. A disc recorded can take up to 3-4
minutes to finalize.
ip
If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized
on a different DVD Recorder, you can ‘unfinalize’ it by
choosing Unfinalize from the Finalize menu. After doing
this, you can edit and re-record onto the disc.
Disc Protect
When recording in VR mode, set to ON to prevent acci-
dental recording, editing or erasing of the disc loaded. If
you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF.
PBC
The PBC setting can be changed. Set Playback Control
(PBC) to ON or OFF.
- ON: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the
PBC.
- OFF:
Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as
Audio CDs.
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DISC Initialize
DISC Finalize
DISC Name
DISC Protect
PBC
Prev. Select
Unfinalize
Finalize
Ok
Do you want finalization?
Finalize
Cancel
DISC Initialize
DISC Finalize
DISC Name
DISC Protect
PBC
Prev. Select
ON
OFF
DISC Initialize
DISC Finalize
DISC Name
DISC Protect
PBC
Prev. Select
ON
OFF
Before Operation (Continued)
Disc Name
Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name
appears when you load the disc and when you display
disc information on-screen.
•The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.
•For discs formatted on a different DVD Recorder, you
will see only a limited character set.
11
Follow steps 1-3 as shown DISC Initialize on
page 24.
22
Use v/ Vto select the Disc Name option.
33
Press Bto move to the third level.
Edit icon is highlighted.
44
Press ENTER.
Keyboard menu appears.
55
Enter a name for the disc. Use vVbBto select
a character then press ENTER to confirm your
selection.
•English/Latin Capital: Switch the keyboard to
upper case characters.
•English/Latin Small: Switch the keyboard to
lower case characters.
•Symbols: Switch the keyboard to symbol words.
•OK: Select to finish.
•Cancel: Deletes all the characters inputted.
•Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.
•Delete: Deletes the character at the cursor’s pre-
vious position.
•b/ B:Moves cursor to left or right.
Remote control buttons for entering a name
N(PLAY): Inserts a space at the cursor position.
X(PAUSE/STEP): Deletes the after character at the
cursor position.
x(STOP), CLEAR: Deletes the previous character
at the cursor position.
./ >:Moves cursor to left or right.
Numbers (0~9): Enters the character of correspon-
ding location on the selected column.
MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the keyboard type
(Alphabet Capital, Alphabet Small, Symbols)
66
Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name
and return to the Disc menu.
77
Press SETUP to exit the menu.
ote
You can also use the CLEAR button to delete charac-
ters directly.
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DISC Initialize
DISC Finalize
DISC Name
DISC Protect
PBC
Prev. Select
Edit
0123456789
ABCDEFGH I J
KLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ
DVD-VR
English/Latin CapitalLanguage
OK Cancel
Space Delete
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Before Operation (Continued)
General Explanation of
On-Screen Display
This manual gives basic instructions for operating the
VCR/DVD Recorder. Some DVDs require specific oper-
ation 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 VCR/DVD Recorder or is not available on the disc.
Displaying Information on-screen
You can display various information about the disc or
tape loaded on-screen.
On-screen display operation
11
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the
information displayed on-screen.
22
To remove the on-screen display, press DIS-
PLAY or RETURN repeatedly until it disappears.
See the following descritions for detailed explana-
tion durin playing a disc.
Temporary Feedback Field Icons
Resume play from this point
Action prohibited or not available
otes
Some discs may not provide all of the features on the
on-screen display example shown below.
If no button is pressed for 7 seconds, the on-screen
display disappears.
Displaying OSD While Watching TV
During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to
display/remove the information displayed
on-screen.
e.g., when DVD-RW in Video mode is inserted.
Changing TV Channels
If no disc is playing, you can change TV channels using
the number or CH (v/V) buttons on the remote con-
trol, or the CH (+/–) buttons on the front panel.
ote
Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable
channels are numbered 1 through 125.
Changing TV Audio Channel
Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and
a Secondary Audio Program (SAP). You can change the
TV audio using the AUDIO button.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to change the TV audio,
according to Broadcast audio signal as shown
below.
•STEREO+SAP Audio Signal
Stereo →SAP →Mono →Stereo
•STEREO Audio Signal
Stereo →L→R →Mono Stereo
•SAP Audio Signal
Mono →SAP →Mono
•MONO Audio Signal
Mono
The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.
•If SAP is selected, but there is no SAP channel being
broadcast, you will still hear the main audio channel.
•If the sound is of poor quality when set to Stereo, you
can often improve it by changing to Mono.
•When an external input is selected, the audio channel
can be switched only to Stereo.
DVD-VR
VR Mode SP 1H 32M Free
28/8/2003Mono 11:35 AM
MONO
DVD
ch. 6
Indicates disc type. Indicates channel
number and
audio input
signal received
by the tuner.
Indicates the record mode,
free space, and elapesed
progress bar.
Indicates current date and time.
Indicates output audio signal.
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Before Operation (Continued)
Menu Options
Title Number
Chapter Number
Time search
Audio language
and Digital Audio
Output mode
Subtitle language
Angle
Sound
Function (Use v/ Vto select desired option)
Shows the current title number and total number of
titles, and skips to the desired title number.
Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.
Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point by the elapsed time directly.
Shows the current audio soundtrack language,
encoding method, and channel number, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current subtitles language, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current angle number and total number of
angles, and changes the angle number.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
Selection Method
b
/
B
,or
Numbers, ENTER
b
/
B
,or
Numbers, ENTER
Numbers, ENTER
b
/
B
b
/
B
b
/
B
b
/
B
1/6
4/26
0:10:30
ABC
OFF
3D SUR.
1/3
5.1CHD
1. ENG
DVD
Title: 1/4
Chapter: 3/28 0:06:32 / 2:12:10
DVD
Shows the current
title/chapter number and
total number of
titles/chapters
Shows the Current
mode
Shows the elapsed playing time
and total time.
Menu Options
Title Number
Chapter Number
Time search
Digital Audio
Output mode
Subtitle language
Sound
Function (Use v/ Vto select desired option)
Shows the current title number and total number of
titles, and skips to the desired title number.
Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.
Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point by the elapsed time directly.
Shows the current audio encoding method, and chan-
nel number, and changes the setting.
Shows the current subtitles language, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
Selection Method
b
/
B
,or
Numbers, ENTER
b
/
B
,or
Numbers, ENTER
Numbers, ENTER
b
/
B
b
/
B
b
/
B
1/6
1/1
0:10:30
ABC
OFF
3D SUR.
MPEG 2CH
VR
SQORG
Title 1
01/02/03 0:06:32 / 2:12:10
DVD
Shows the current
title/chapter number and
total number of
titles/chapters
Shows the Current
mode
Shows the elapsed playing time
and total time.
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Menu Options
Track Number
Time
Audio Channel
Sound
Function (Use v/ Vto select desired option)
Shows the current track number and total number of tracks
or PBC On mode, and skip to the desired track number.
Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only).
Shows the audio channel, and
changes the audio channel.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
Selection Method
b
/
B
,or
Numbers, ENTER
–
b
/
B
b
/
B
VCD
1/4
0:10:30
NORMAL
STEREO
Track : PBC
0:06:32 / 2:12:10
DVD
Shows the current track
number and total number of
tracks, or shows PBC On
mode.
Shows the Current
mode
Shows the elapsed playing time
and total time.
Menu Options
Time
Audio Channel
Function (Use v/ Vto select desired option)
S
hows the elapsed playing time (Display only).
Shows the audio channel, and
changes the audio channel.
Selection Method
–
b
/
B
0:00:20
MONO
VCR
SP
Shows playing speed,
recording tape information
and the elapsed playing
progress bar.
Shows the Current
mode
Before Operation (Continued)
VHS
Video
Track : PBC
0:06:32 / 2:12:10
DVD
Shows the current
title/chapter number and
total number of
titles/chapters
Shows the Current
mode.
Shows the elapsed playing time
and total time.
Menu Options
Title Number
Chapter Number
Time search
Digital Audio
Output mode
Subtitle language
Sound
Function (Use v/ Vto select desired option)
Shows the current title number and total number of
titles, and skips to the desired title number.
Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.
Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point by the elapsed time directly.
Shows the current audio encoding method, and chan-
nel number, and changes the setting.
Shows the current subtitles language, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
Selection Method
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Numbers, ENTER
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Operation with DVD and Video CD
Playing a DVD or Video CD
Playback Setup
Turn the TV on and select the video input source con-
nected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select
the input source connected to the VCR/DVD
Recorder.
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Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
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Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the
playback side down.
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Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
READING appears on the display window, and
playback starts automatically. If playback does not
start, press PLAY.
In some cases, the disc menu might appear
instead.
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If a menu screen is displayed
The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a
DVD or Video CD which contains a menu.
Use the bBvVbuttons to select the title/chapter you
want to view, then press ENTER to start playback.
Press TITLE or DISC MENU to return to the menu
screen.
Use the number buttons to select the track you want
to view.
Press RETURN to return to the menu screen.
Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for
using the menu may differ depending on the disc.
Follow the instructions on the each menu screen.
You may also set PBC to OFF under General menu.
See page 20.
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–If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the
Movie Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit
code must be entered and/or the disc must be author-
ized (see “Movie Rating”, on page 22).
–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 1 (one).
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Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use
the remote control. Some features may also be avail-
able on the Setup menu.
Moving to another TITLE
When a disc has more than one title, you can move to
another title as follows:
Press DISPLAY and use v/ Vto select the title icon.
Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9)
or b/ Bto select a title number.
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:
Press SKIP (.or >) briefly during playback to
select the next chapter/track or to return to the begin-
ning of the current chapter/track.
Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the
previous chapter/track.
To go directly to any chapter/track during playback,
press DISPLAY. Then, use v/ Vto select chapter
icon (or for a Video CD, select track icon). Then, enter
the chapter/track number using the numbered buttons
(0-9) or press b/ B.
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On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF in
the General menu to use this function. See page 20.
Slow Motion
1Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M)
during pause mode.
The VCR/DVD Recorder will enter SLOW mode.
2Use the BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) to
select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4,
t 1/2, or T1/16, T1/8, T1/4, T1/2.
With a Video CD, the Slow speed changes: T1/8,
T1/4 or T1/2 (forward).
3To exit Slow Motion mode, press PLAY.
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Video CDs.
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General Features (Continued)
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.
The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.
2You can advance or back up the picture frame-by-
frame by pressing b/ Brepeatedly during PAUSE
mode.
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The picture frame-by-frame in reverse is not available
for Video CD.
Search
1Press BACKWARD or FORWARD during playback.
The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.
2Press BACKWARD or FORWARD to select the
required speed: mX2, mX4, mX8, mX16,
mX100, n(backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8,
MX16, MX100, N (forward).
With a Video CD, the Search speed changes: mX2,
mX4, mX8 (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8
(forward).
3To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N).
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When you press BACKWARD or FORWARD during
Search mode to go to normal speed, search mode is
canceled.
Random
1Press RANDOM during playback or in Stop mode.
The unit automatically begins Random Playback and
“RANDOM” appears on the display window.
2To return to normal playback, press RANDOM until
“RANDOM” disappears from the display window.
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By pressing FORWARD during Random playback, the
unit selects another title (track) and resumes Random
playback.
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This function only works with DVD Karaoke discs or
video CDs without PBC.
On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF
in the General menu to use the Random function.
See page 20.
Repeat
DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/Off
1To repeat the currently playing chapter, press
REPEAT.
The REPEAT CHAPTER appears on the TV screen.
2To repeat the title currently playing, press REPEAT a
second time.
The REPEAT TITLE appears on the TV screen.
3To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.
The REPEAT OFF icon appears on the TV screen.
Video CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off
1To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT.
The REPEAT TRACK icon appears on the TV screen.
2To repeat the disc currently playing, press REPEAT a
second time.
The REPEAT ALL icon appears on the TV screen.
3To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.
The REPEAT OFF icon appears on the TV screen.
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On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF in the
General menu to use the Repeat function. See page 20.
Repeat A-B
To repeat a sequence in a title:
1Press A-B at your chosen starting point.
REPEAT A- appears on the TV screen.
2Press A-B again at your chosen end point.
REPEAT A-B appears briefly on the TV screen, and the repeat
sequence begins (“REPEAT A-B” also appears in the display
window).
3To cancel the sequence, press A-B repeatedly to
select OFF.
REPEAT
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General Features (continued)
Time Search
The Time Search function allows you to start playing at
any chosen time on the disc.
1Press DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen dis-
play appears on the TV screen.
The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of the
current disc.
2Within 7 seconds, use v/ Vto select the Time
Search icon in the on-screen display.
The “0:00:00” appears in the Time Search box.
3Within 7 seconds, use the number buttons to enter
the required start time. Enter hours, minutes, and sec-
onds from left to right in the box.
You can not enter an invalid time.
If you enter the wrong numbers, press b
/
Bto move the
under bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the correct
numbers.
4Within 7 seconds, press ENTER to confirm the start
time.
Playback starts from the selected time on the disc.
Zoom
The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video
image and to move through the enlarged image.
1Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to acti-
vate the Zoom function.
The square frame will be displayed in the right bottom of the
picture. If no button is pressed for more than 5 seconds, the
square frame will disappear.
Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in
the sequence shown below.
normal size →X2 size →X4 size →normal size
2Use the bBvVbuttons to move through the
zoomed picture.
3To resume normal playback, press CLEAR or press
ZOOM repeatedly until the normal picture appears.
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The zoom function may not work for some DVDs.
Marker Search
You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to
six points can be memorized.
To enter a mark, follow these steps.
1During disc playback, press MARKER when
playback reaches the spot that you want to
memorize.
The Marker icon will appear on the TV screen briefly.
2Repeat step 1 to enter up to six Marker points on a
disc.
To Recall a Marked Scene
1During disc playback, press SEARCH.
The Marker Search menu will appear on the TV screen.
2Use the bBvVbuttons to select a Marked scene
that you want to recall.
3Press ENTER.
Playback will start from the Marked scene.
4To remove the Marker Search menu, press RETURN
To clear a Marked Scene
1During disc playback, press SEARCH.
The Marker Search menu will appear on the TV screen.
2Use bBvVto select the Marked scene that you
want to erase.
3Press CLEAR.
“Delete selected marker? Proceed?” message appears.
4Use b/ Bto select “Yes” then press ENTER.
5Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene.
6To remove the Marker Search menu, press
RETURN.
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 DISC
MENU. Then, press the appropriate number button to
select an option. Or, use the bBvVbuttons to high-
light your selection, then press ENTER.
Title Menu
1Press TITLE.
If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on the
TV screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appear.
2The menu may contain camera angles, spoken lan-
guage and subtitle options, and chapters for the title.
3To remove the title menu, press TITLE again.
Disc Menu
1Press DISC MENU.
The disc menu is displayed.
2To remove the disc menu, press DISC MENU again.
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Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued)
Camera Angle
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera
angles, you can change to a different camera angle
during playback.
Press ANGLE then press b/ Brepeatedly during
playback to select a desired angle.
The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen.
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The ANGLE indicator will blink in the display window at scenes
recorded at different angles to indicate that angle switching is
possible.
Changing the Audio Language
Press AUDIO then press b/ Brepeatedly during play-
back to hear a different audio language or audio track.
Changing the Audio Channel
With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b/ B
repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio
channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT).
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 multi-
channel audio from a home theater system.
1Press DISPLAY then use v/ Vto select the sound
icon. Then, use b/ Bto select “3D SUR”.
2To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select “NORM”.
Subtitles
Press SUBTITLE then press b/ Brepeatedly during
playback to see the different subtitle languages.
Finding Locations on a Disc
You can directly access any point on a video CD using
this function. Use this function only while a video CD is
playing. Playback jumps to the point specified.
1Press SEARCH during playback.
The progress bar appears on the TV screen.
2Use b/ Bto find a start position for playback.
3Press ENTER to confirm the selected position.
Playback starts from the selected position.
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–This function works only when no marker is not be
memorized.
–You have to the selected position has 95% under.
Last Condition Memory
This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last
disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory
even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch
off the recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings
memorized, the latest stop position is automatically
recalled.
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–Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
–This recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if
you switch off the recorder before commencing to
play it.
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Audio CD and MP3 Operation
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc
The VCR/DVD Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the
VCR/DVD Recorder can play MP3 formatted recordings
on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs.
Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3
Recordings on the right side of this page.
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Insert a disc and close the tray.
AUDIO CD or MP3 CD menu appears on the TV
screen.
AUDIO CD Menu MP3 CD Menu
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Use v/ Vto select a track then press PLAY or
ENTER.
Playback starts.
During playback, the current track’s elapsed playing
time will appear on the display window and menu.
Playback will stop at the end of the disc.
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If audio title and MP3 file are mixed on the disc, you
can switch between AUDIO CD menu and MP3 CD
menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.
On the MP3 CD menu, you can display the folders on
the disc. Use vVbBto select the “Folder” icon on the
MP3 CD menu then press ENTER.
Also, you can display only tracks in the folders.
Use vVbBto select a folder then press ENTER.
On the mixed CD with audio title and MP3 file, you can
switch AUDIO CD menu and MP3 CD menu by press-
ing TITLE button repeatedly.
If you select a track and press DISPLAY, the file infor-
mations are displayed.
If you select a folder and press DISPLAY, the number of
subfolders and number of MP3 files in the folder are
displayed.
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To stop playback at any other time, press STOP.
Notes on MP3 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 “.mp3” file extension “MP3 files”.
The recorder can not read an MP3 file that has a file
extension other than “.mp3”.
MP3 Disc compatibility with this recorder is
limited as follows:
1. CD-R/RW physical format should be “ISO 9660” and
“JOLIET”.
2. If you record MP3 files using the software which
cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for example “Direct-
CD” etc., it is impossible to playback MP3 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.
This VCR/DVD Recorder requires discs/recordings to
meet certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are auto-
matically set to these standards. There are many differ-
ent types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R
containing MP3 files) that require certain pre-existing
conditions (see above) to insure compatible playback.
Customers should also note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 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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Track 3
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
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Audio CD and MP3 Operation (Continued)
Pause
1Press PAUSE/STEP during playback.
2To return to playback, press PLAY or press
PAUSE/STEP again.
Moving to Another Track
Press SKIP .or >briefly during
playback to go to the next track or to return to the
beginning of the current track.
Press SKIP .twice briefly to step back to the pre-
vious track.
On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the
track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) dur-
ing playback.
Repeat
1Press REPEAT when playing a disc.
The Repeat icon and “TRACK” appear on the menu screen.
2Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.
•CD
- TRACK: repeats the current track.
- ALL: repeats all the tracks on a disc.
- OFF: does not play repeatedly.(no display)
•MP3
- TRACK: repeats the current track.
- FOLDER: repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.
- OFF: does not play repeatedly.(no display)
Random
1Press RANDOM during playback or when playback
has stopped.
The unit automatically begins Random Playback and
RANDOM appears on the menu screen.
2Press RANDOM during Random playback.
3To return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeat-
edly until RANDOM disappears from the menu
screen.
Search
1Press BACKWARD or FORWARD during playback.
The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.
2Press BACKWARD or FORWARD to select the
required speed: mX2, mX4, mX8 (backward) or
MX2, MX4, MX8 (forward).
Search speed and direction are indicated on the menu
screen.
3To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY.
Repeat A-B
To repeat a sequence in a title:
1Press A-B at your chosen start point.
Repeat icon and “A” appears on the menu screen.
2Press A-B again at your chosen end point.
The Repeat icon and “A - B” appears on the menu screen,
and the repeat sequence begins.
3To exit the sequence and return to normal play, press
A-B again.
The Repeat icon disappears from the menu screen.
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Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3
The Program function enables you to store your favorite
tracks from any disc in the recorder memory.
Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256
tracks (MP3).
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Insert an Audio CD or MP3 disc.
Audio CD or MP3 CD menu will appear.
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Use vVto select a track on the List then press
ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
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Press and hold V for fast to move to the next
track or folder.
Press and hold vfor fast to move to the previ-
ous track or folder.
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Use vVto highlight the “Program Add”icon
then press ENTER.
The selected track is added to the Program List.
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Repeat steps 2-3 to place additional tracks on
the Program list.
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You can add multi tracks on the List to the Program List.
1. Select a track then press MARKER.
2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional tracks.
3. Select any marked track then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
4. Use v/ Vto highlight the “Program Add” icon then
press ENTER.
The all marked tracks are added to the Program List.
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To use Clear button, you can select all tracks, or cancel
all marked tracks.
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Use vVbBto move to the Program list.
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Use v/ Vto select the track you want to start
playing.
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Press PLAY to start.
Playback begins in the order in which you programmed
the tracks and “PRG” indicator appears on the display
window.
Playback stops after playing the last programmed track on
the program list.
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To resume normal playback from pro-
grammed playback, select a track on the
List then press ENTER.
“PRG” indicator disappears from the display window.
Repeat Programmed Tracks
1Press REPEAT when playing a disc.
The Repeat icon and “TRACK” appear on the menu screen.
2Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.
- TRACK : repeats the current track.
- ALL : repeats all the tracks on a disc.
- OFF (no display) : does not play repeatedly.
Erasing a Track from the Program List
1Select the track that you wish to erase from the
Program List then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
2Select the Delete icon then press ENTER.
The selected track is deleted on the Program List.
3Repeat steps 1-2 to delete additional tracks on the
Program List.
Erasing the multi tracks on the Program List
1. Select a track on the Program List then press
MARKER.
2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional tracks.
3. Select any marked track then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
4. Use v/ Vto highlight the “Delete” icon then press
ENTER.
The all marked tracks are deleted from the Program
List.
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Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
Track 5
Track 2
Track 8
Track 4
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Program
LIST
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Mark
MARKER
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MP3 CD
9/152
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FILE 9.mp3
ROOT Program List
FILE 1.mp3
FILE 2.mp3
FILE 3.mp3
FILE 4.mp3
FILE 5.mp3
FILE 6.mp3
FILE 6.mp3
FILE 7.mp3
FILE 8.mp3
FILE 9.mp3
FILE 2.mp3
FILE 4.mp3
FILE 9.mp3
FILE 10.mp3
Program
LIST
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MARKER
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Viewing a JPEG Disc
This VCR/DVD Recorder can play discs with JPEG
files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes
on JPEG Recordings on right.
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Insert a disc and close the tray.
The JPEG menu appears on the TV screen.
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Use vVbB to select a folder, and ENTER.
Open icon is highlighted on the left side of the
menu.
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Press ENTER.
Alist of files in the folder appears.
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Use vVbB to select a file, and ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
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If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder
list, press RETURN, or use the v/ Vbuttons on the
remote to highlight icon and press ENTER to return
to the previous menu screen.
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Use v/ Vto select an Full Screen option then
press ENTER.
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To stop viewing at any other time, press STOP
or RETURN.
The JPEG menu appears.
Moving to another File
While viewing a picture, press SKIP .or >once
to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.
To rotate the picture
Use v/ Vwhile showing a picture to flip the
picture clockwise or counterclockwise.
To view Slide Show
1. Select Slide Show option on the menu.
2. Press ENTER.
Slide Show menu appears.
2. Use vVbB to set the options.
Object: Selected file or All files.
Speed: Selects Slide Show speed: Slow, Normal,
Fast.
3. Select START icon then press ENTER to start slide
show.
Notes on JPEG Recordings
Depending on the size and number of the JPEG files,
it could take a long time for the DVD player to read
the disc’s content. If you don’t see an on-screen dis-
play 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.
Total number of files and folders on the disc should
be less than 1999.
Some discs may be incompatible due to different
recording format or condition of the disc.
When you are using software such as “Easy CD
Creator” to burn jpeg files on a CD-R, ensure that all
the selected files have the “.jpg” extension before
copying into the CD layout.
If the files have “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extensions, please
rename them as “.jpg” files.
File names without “.jpg” extension will not be able to
be read by this VCR/DVD Recorder, even though the
files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows
Explorer.
JPEG
JPEG Disc Operation
Photo
JPEG Folder 01 Folder 02
Folder 03 Folder 04 Folder 05
Folder 08
Folder 06 Folder 07
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Object
Speed
Slide Show
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All
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Normal Playback
Preparation:
Turn on the TV.
Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or
set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
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Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
The indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will
power-up automatically.
Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display
window is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will
start playback automatically.
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Press PLAY (N) once.
PLAY appears on the TV screen .
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play-
back. It will be automatically selected by the DVD+VCR.
In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR
mode automatically.
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Press STOP (x) to stop playback.
STOP appears on the TV screen.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is
pressed, the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind
and eject the tape, and turn itself off.
Tracking Control
Auto Tracking
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to
remove snow or streaks.
The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following
cases:
Atape is played back for the first time.
Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.
Manual Tracking
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press
either
CH/TRK (v/V)
on the remote control or
CH/PRESET (v/V) on the front panel until the noise on
the screen is reduced.
In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is
ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 sec-
onds.
Special Effect Playback
Special effects playback notes
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This
is normal.
The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes,
so there is no sound during search.
During the high-speed picture search modes, a short time is
needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY
mode. Slight interference may be observed during this time.
Search
This function lets you quickly and visually search for a
desired tape section in either direction: forward and
reverse.
1Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M)
during playback.
The DVD+VCR will be activated in the SEARCH
mode.
If the DVD+VCR is left in the SEARCH mode for more
than 3 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the
PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads.
2To return to playback, press PLAY (N).
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.
Astill picture appears on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using
CH/TRK (v/V)
on the remote control.
If the DVD+VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5
minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the STOP
mode to protect the tape and video heads.
2Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the
video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still
picture.
3To return to playback, press PLAY (N).
Slow Motion
1While in still mode, press FORWARD (M).
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times
slower than the normal speed.
During slow playback, use CH/TRK (v/V) on the Remote
Control to minimize noise bands.
If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes,
the DVD+VCR will automatically change to normal play
mode.
2To return to playback, press PLAY (N).
VHS
VHS
VHS
VHS
VHS
VHS
PLAYBACK
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Basic Recording
Basic Recording from a TV
Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.
Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full
or you stop the recording.
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Switch on the recorder and load a recordable
disc or tape.
Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.
If you load a completely blank DVD-RW disc, Disc initial-
ize menu will appear, to select a desired Recording Mode
to initialize the disc (See page 23).
22
Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
REC MODE repeatedly.
DVD: SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality),
XP(High quality)
VCR: SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play)
33
Use CH (v/ V) buttons to select the TV channel
to record.
44
Use AUDIO to select the audio channel to
record. (Stereo, SAP, or Mono)
The table below shows what will be recorded on the differ-
ent settings for different types of broadcast. The last col-
umn (Monitor Audio) shows what you’ll hear as it is
recording.
For example, if the TV broadcast is in stereo, then setting
the recorder to Stereo or SAP will record the broadcast in
stereo, and the monitor audio is also stereo.
•If you set the audio channel to SAP, but there is no
SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio (mono or
stereo) will be recorded.
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Press REC (z) once.
Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the
display window.)
Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the
disc is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer
Recording on right.
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Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
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The available recording title number is 99.
Instant Timer Recording
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording
easily of a preset length without using the program
timer.
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Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording
from a TV).
22
Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the record-
ing time length.
Recording starts after the first press.
Each subsequent press increases the recording time by
10 minutes (DVD-maximum 240 minutes) or 30 minutes
(VCR-maximum 540 minutes) within free space.
The recording time is displayed on the TV screen.
Instant Timer Record Menu
Checking the Recording Time
Press REC (z) or DISPLAY once to check the record-
ing time. The recalled setting will automatically return to
the TV screen for a moment.
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the dis-
play window.
To Extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by press-
ing REC (z).
Each subsequent press increases the recording time by
10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR) within free
space.
To Pause the Recording
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the disc during
recording.
2When you want to continue recording, press
PAUSE/STEP (X) or REC (z).
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If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant timer
recording, the Instant timer recording will be canceled.
To record one TV program while
watching another
1Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during record-
ing.
The VCR indicator disappears.
2Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.
TV Broadcast Selected Audio Broadcast Audio Monitor
LChR Ch Audio
MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO
STEREO STEREO L R STEREO
Left L L Left
Right L R Right
MONO MONO MONO MONO
MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO
SAP SAP SAP SAP
STEREO+SAP STEREO L R STEREO
SAP SAP SAP SAP
MONO MONO MONO MONO
VCR
120min Rec
DVD
00:09:05
30min Rec
MONO
Input: Ch. 6
00:17:32
SP
MONO
Input: Ch. 6
02H 01M Free
SP
Copying from DVD to VCR
This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD or
VCD to a VHS tape using COPY button.
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If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected,
you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted
to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs. “Copy-protected.
Cannot record.” is displayed on the TV screen.
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Insert Disc
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck
and close the disc tray.
22
Insert a VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck.
33
Set the DVD by pressing DVD on the remote
control or DVD/VCR on the front panel.
44
Press the COPY button on the remote control or
on the unit front panel.
The Copy to VCR menu appears.
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Select Record Mode (SP or SLP) using
vv /VV /bb /BB
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Select Copy icon then press ENTER or COPY to
start copy.
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Stop the Copy Process
When the DVD is finished playing, press STOP (x)
to end copying.
The Copy process will be automaticlly stop when
the DVD or VCD ends.
Copying from VCR to DVD
This unit allows you to copy the contents of a VHS to a
DVD-R or a DVD-RW using COPY button.
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If the VHS video tape you are attempting to copy is
copy protected, you will not be able to copy the tape. It
is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded TAPEs.
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Insert VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS video tape you wish to copy into
the VCR deck.
22
Insert a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc.
Insert a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc in the DVD
deck and close the disc tray.
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When using a DVD-RW disc, you must initialize
before copying (See page 23).
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Set the VCR mode by pressing VCR on the
remote control or DVD/VCR on the front panel.
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Press the COPY button on the remote control or
on the unit front panel.
The Copy to DVD menu appears.
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Select Record Mode (LP, SP, XP) using
vv /VV /bb /BB
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Select Copy icon then press ENTER or COPY to
start copy.
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Stop the Copy Process
When the VHS tape is finished playing, press
STOP (x) to end copying.
The Copy process will be automaticlly stop when
the VHS tape ends.
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Basic Recording
Copy
Free Space
Rec. Mode
Copy to VCR
30%
SP
Stop
Copy
Free Space
Rec. Mode
Copy to DVD
01:54M
SP
Stop
Timer Recording
RECORDING
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This VCR/DVD Recorder can be programmed to record
up to 8 programs within a period of 1 month. For unat-
tended recording, the timer needs to know the channels
to be recorded, the starting time and length.
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Press TIMER REC.
The Timer Record menu will appear.
•Media – Choose a media (DVD or VCR).
•Ch. – Choose a channel (2-69 or 1-125 for anten-
na or cable channels respectively, excluding skip
channels), or one of the external inputs from
which to record.
•Date – Choose a date up to
1 month
in advance,
or select a daily or weekly program.
•Start Time – Set the recording start time.
•End Time – Set the recording end time.
•Mode – Choose a record mode.
DVD: SP, LP, XP, or AT (Auto)
VCR: SP, SLP, AT (Auto)
AUTO mode determines how much time is avail-
able on the disc or tape and switches record
mode, if necessary, to complete recording the
program.
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Enter the necessary information for your timer
recording(s).
•b /B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right
•v /V (up/down) – change the setting at the cur-
rent cursor position
•Press RETURN to exit the Timer Record menu.
•Press ENTER after filling in all the program infor-
mation.
•Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List.
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Press ENTER, the program will be memorized
by the VCR/DVD Recorder.
To check the programming, the Timer Record List
will appear.
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Press RETURN to exit the Timer Record List.
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Make sure that you load a recordable disc.
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•The timer indicator lights in the display window. If the
indicator blinks, it means that there is no disc loaded,
or the disc loaded is not recordable.
•The recorder will record the audio according to the
current TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or SAP).
Use the AUDIO button to set the audio as you want
before switching the recorder into standby.
•You must press STOP to stop the timer recording.
Checking Timer Recording Details
Programming can be checked whenever the VCR/DVD
Recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice.
•Use v/ Vto select a timer recording.
•Press ENTER to edit the selected program.
Timer Record menu appears.
•Press CLEAR to delete the selected program
from the Timer Record List.
Canceling a Timer Recording
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the record-
ing actually starts.
•Use v/ Vto select a program you want to erase on
the Timer Recorder List. If you want to erase the
program, press CLEAR.
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress
After a timer recording has started, you can still cancel
the program.
•Press STOP.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting
Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not
record when:
•There is no disc loaded.
•Anon-recordable disc is loaded.
•Disc Protect is set to ON in the Disc menu
(see page 24).
•There are already 99 titles recorded on the disc.
You cannot enter a timer program when:
•Arecording is already underway.
•The time you’re trying to set has already passed.
•There are already 8 timer programs set.
If two or more timer programs overlap:
•The earlier program takes priority.
•When the earlier program finishes, the later program
starts.
•If two programs are set to start at exactly the same
time, the program entered first takes priority.
Confirmation is not possible when:
•Disc Protect setting is set to ON.
•There are already 99 titles recorded on the disc.
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.
Media Ch. Date Start Time End Time Mode
Timer Record
OK Timer Rec List Close
198 min Free
Ch.11DVD 10/16 Thu 10:07 AM 11:00 AM SP
TIMER REC
SP
Media Start Time DurationDateCh. Mode Check
Timer Record List
Edit CloseDelete
CLEAR
10/19 SunCh.11 18:07 AM 30min SP Rec. OK
Timer Rec
TIMER REC
Recording from an External Input
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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.
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Make sure that the component you want to
record from is connected properly to the
VCR/DVD Recorder. See page 17.
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Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external
input to record from.
•Tuner: Built-in tuner
•AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel
•AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel
•DV: DV Input mounted on front panel
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Check that the Audio In settings DV Rec Audio are as
you want them. See page 24.
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Load a recordable disc.
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Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
REC MODE repeatedly.
DVD: SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality),
XP(High quality)
VCR: SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play)
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Press REC (z) once.
Recording will start. (The RECORD indicator lights
in the display window.)
Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the
disc is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer
Recording on page 38.
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Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
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If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not
be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page
8 for more details.
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 cam-
corder and this recorder.
Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the
DV IN jack is set up (see page 24).
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•The source signal must be DVC-SD format.
•Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this
recorder’s remote.
•
If you connect a second VCR/DVD Recorder using a DV
cable, you cannot control the second DVD from this one.
•You can’t control this unit remotely from a component
connected to the DV IN jack.
•You can’t record date and time information from a DV
cassette.
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Make sure your digital camcorder is connected
to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17.
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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 Rec Audio in sub-menu of
the General menu. See DV Rec Audio on page 24 for
more information.
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Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.
DV appears in the display window and on the TV screen.
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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.
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Press REC (z) once to start recording.
•Recording is automatically stopped if the recorder
detects no signal.
•You can pause or stop the recording by pressing
PAUSE/STEP or STOP. You cannot control the cam-
corder 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.
Playing Your Recordings on
Other DVD Players
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs
recorded in Video mode. 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 kinds of discs it will play.
Finalizing a Disc
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the
disc can be played on a regular DVD player or com-
puter equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen
for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing
DISC MENU or TITLE.
To finalize a disc, refer to “Disc Finalize”on page
25.
RECORDING
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Recording from an External Input (Continued)
What is DV?
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, 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.
The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995.
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks.
•This recorder is only compatible with DV-format
(DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and
Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
•You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at
a time to this recorder.
•You cannot control this recorder from external equip-
ment connected via the DV IN jack (including two
DVD Recorders).
•It may not always be possible to control the connect-
ed camcorder via the DV IN jack.
•This recorder only outputs DVD video from the DV IN
jack; signals from the built-in TV tuner, CD, Video CD,
and other inputs cannot be output.
•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 Rec Audio to Audio 1 or Audio 2 as required
(see page 24).
•Audio output from the DV IN jack is 16-bit only.
•Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or 48kHz
(not 44.1kHz).
•Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if the
source component pauses playback or plays an
unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the
source component, or the DV cable becomes discon-
nected.
•Although DV Rec Audio is set to Audio 2 and Audio 2
signal is not present, DV Rec Audio will be reset to
Audio 1 automatically.
DV-Related Messages
You may see the following messages appear on your
TV screen when using the DV IN jack.
Camcorder not connected
The camcorder is not connected properly, or the cam-
corder is switched off.
Too many devices connected
The DV jack on this recorder supports connection to
just one camcorder.
Check tape
There is no cassette loaded into the connected equip-
ment.
Uncontrollable device
This recorder cannot control the camcorder. Try switch-
ing off the camcorder then switching it back on.
Updating Information
Camcorder is updating information for DV.
Camera Mode
Camcorder is set to camera mode.
Troubleshooting
If you can’t get a picture and/or audio through the DV IN
jack, check the bullet points:
•If the source signal is copy-protected, it will not be
output through the DV IN jack.
•Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.
•Try switching off the connected equipment then
switch back on.
•Try switching the audio input.
•Make sure that the Sampling Frequency setting is not
set to 96kHz (see page 21).
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Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not
be able to control it using the remote control supplied
with this recorder.
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing
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Edits you make to the Original content changes the
actual content of the disc. For example, if you erase a
title or chapter from the Original content, that title or
chapter is erased from the disc, freeing up extra record-
ing time.
When you edit the Playlist, on the other hand, you are
not changing the content of the disc. For example,
when you erase a title from the Playlist (Program), you
are just telling the recorder not to play that title; nothing
is actually erased from the disc.
Titles and Chapters
Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more
chapters.
When you insert a Original title into the Playlist
(Program), all the chapters within that title also appear.
In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly
as chapters on a DVD disc.
Adding a title or chapter to the Playlist creates a new
title made up of chapters of an Original title. Erasing a
chapter removes chapter of a title from the Original or
Playlist (Program).
Caution
•When editing using the Erase, Add and Move func-
tions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as
set in the start and end point display.
•During Playlist playback, you may notice a momen-
tary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.
Adding Chapter Markers
You can put a chapter marker anywhere in a Playlist or
Original title during recording or playback.
Once the chapter is marked, you can use the Chapter
Search feature, as well as Erase, combine and move
chapters in the Original (Chapter) or Playlist (Chapter)
menu.
You can insert up to 999 chapter markers in both the
Original and Playlist contents.
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Play the title (Original or Playlist).
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At the point you want to start a new chapter,
press CHP.MARK.
Achapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.
•You can also put chapter markers in during recording.
Using Original (Title) menu
The Original (Title) menu is where you build and edit
your Playlist, and where you can erase titles and make
other changes to the Original content of the disc. You
can also play individual titles directly from the Original
(Title) menu.
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Press LIST repeatedly to display the Original
(Title) menu.
•Use the v/ Vbuttons to display the
previous/next page if there are more than
6 titles/chapters.
•To exit the menu, press RETURN.
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To switch between the Original (Title) and
Playlist (Title) menu, press LIST repeatedly.
The Original and Playlist at the top of the screen
indicate which you are in.
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To view Original (Title) options, select the title
you want then press ENTER.
Title List options appears on the left side of the Title
List display.
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Use v/ Vto select an option then press ENTER
to confirm.
Play: Start playback the select-
ed title.
View Chapter: Moves Original
(Chapter) menu. (page 44)
Rename: Edits the title name.
(page 45)
Delete: Deletes the title from the
Original (Title) menu. (page 47)
Playlist Add: Adds the title to
the Playlist. (page 46)
Delete Part: Deletes a part of
the Title. (page 48)
Copy to VCR: Copys the title to
a VHS tape.
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Press RETURN repeatedly to exit Original (Title)
menu.
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Press DISPLAY to display more detailed title information
for selected title.
VR
Chapter
VR
VR
Original
-Title
DVD-VR
1hour 57min
Playlist
LIST
Free
SP
Close
Info.
DISPLAY
Select
TITLE 1
10/12 0:25:20
TITLE 2
10/14 0:5:12
TITLE 3
10/16 0:2:34
1/4
TITLE 4
10/17 0:6:06
Play
View Chapter
Rename
Delete
Playlist Add
Delete Part
Copy to VCR
EDITING
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VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
Using Original (Chapter) menu
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Press LIST repeatedly to display Original (Title)
menu.
22
Use vVbBto choose the title you want to
view on the Original (Title) menu then press
ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the Original
(Title) menu.
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Use v/ Vto select ‘View Chapter’ from Original
(Title) options then press ENTER.
Original (Chapter) menu appears on the TV screen.
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Use v/ Vto select a chapter then press ENTER
to confirm.
The options appears on the left side of the Original
(Chapter) menu.
Play: Starts playback of the
selected chapter.
View Title: Moves to Original
(Title) menu. (page 43)
Delete: Deletes the chapter from
the Original (Chapter) menu.
(page 47)
Merge: Merges two chapters
into one. (page 47)
Program: Adds the chapter to
the Playlist. (page 46)
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Press RETURN repeatedly to exit Original
(Chapter) menu.
Using Playlist (Title) menu
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Press LIST repeatedly to display the Playlist
(Title) menu.
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Use vVbBto choose a title then press
ENTER.
Playlist options appears on the left side of the
Playlist (Title) screen.
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Use v/ Vto select an option then press ENTER
to confirm.
Play: Start playback the select-
ed title.
View Chapter: Moves Playlist
(Chapter) menu. (page 45)
Rename: Edits the title name.
(page 45)
Delete: Deletes the title from the
Playlist (Title) menu. (page 47)
Delete Part: Deletes a part of
the Title. (page 48)
Copy to VCR: Copys the title to
a VHS tape.
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Press RETURN repeatedly to exit Playlist (Title)
menu.
VRVR
Original
-Chapter
Playlist
LIST
Close
Select
TITLE 1
10/12/2003 Wed 0:25:20 TV 11
1/3
Playlist
-Title
Original
LIST
Close
Select
TITLE 1
10/12 0:25:20
TITLE 2
10/14 0:5:12
1/2
Play
View Title
Delete
Merge
Playlist Add
Play
View Chapter
Rename
Delete
Delete Part
Copy to VCR
Using Playlist (Chapter) menu
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Press LIST repeatedly to display Playlist (Title)
menu.
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Use vVbBto choose the title you want to
view on the Playlist (Title) menu then press
ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the Playlist
(Title) menu.
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Use v/ Vto select ‘View Chapter’ from Playlist
(Title) options then press ENTER.
Playlist (Chapter) menu appears on the TV screen.
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Use v/ Vto select a chapter then press ENTER
to confirm.
The options appears on the left side of the Original
(Chapter) menu.
Play: Starts playback of the
selected chapter.
View Title: Moves to Original
(Title) menu. (page 44)
Delete: Deletes the chapter from
the Original (Chapter) menu.
(page 47)
Move: Moves a chapter of
Playlist (Chapter) to a position
within the title. (page 48)
Merge: Merges two chapters
into one. (page 47)
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Press RETURN repeatedly to exit Playlist
(Chapter) menu.
Naming a Title
You can name Original and Playlist titles independently.
Names can be up to 22 characters long.
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Press LIST repeatedly to display Original (Title)
or Playlist (Title) menu.
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Use vVbBto choose the title you want to
name then press ENTER.
Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) options appears on
the left side of the menu.
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Use v/Vto select ‘Rename’ option from the
options then press ENTER.
Keyboard menu appears.
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Enter a name for the disc. Use vVbBto select
a character then press ENTER to confirm your
selection.
•English/Latin Capital: Switches the keyboard upper
case characters.
•English/Latin Small: Switches the keyboard to lower
case characters.
•Symbols: Switches the keyboard to symbol words.
•OK: Select to finish.
•Cancel: Deletes all the characters input.
•Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.
•Delete: Deletes the character at the cursor’s previous
position.
•b / B:Moves cursor to left or right.
Remote control buttons for entering a name
•N(PLAY): Inserts a space at the cursor position.
•X(PAUSE/STEP): Deletes the after character at the
cursor position.
•x(STOP), CLEAR: Deletes the previous character at
the cursor position.
•./ >:Moves cursor to left or right.
•Numbers (0~9): Enters the character of corresponding
location on the selected column.
•MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the keyboard type
(Alphabet Capital, Alphabet Small, Symbols)
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Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name
and return to the Disc menu screen.
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Press RETURN repeatedly to exit Original (Title)
menu.
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•You can also use the CLEAR button to delete charac-
ters directly.
•Names can be up to 22 characters long.
•For discs formatted on a different DVD Recorder, you
will see only a limited character set.
VRVR
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
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Playlist
-Chapter
Original
LIST
Close
Select
TITLE 1
10/12/2003 Wed 0:25:20 TV 11
1/3
Play
View Title
Delete
Move
Merge
0123456789
ABCDEFGH I J
KLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ
TITLE 2
English/Latin CapitalLanguage
OK Cancel
Space Delete
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
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Making a New Playlist
Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to
the Playlist (Program). When you do this, the whole title
is put into the Playlist (you can erase bits you don’t
need later — see Erasing an Original or Playlist
title/chapter on page 47).
The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chap-
ter 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.
You can add up to 99 chapters to one Playlist title or
999 chapters to one disc . If you only want to add a
chapter of a title, use the Adding a title/chapter to the
Playlist on page 46.
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Press LIST repeatedly to display Original (Title)
or Playlist (Title).
If you want to display the Chapter menu, refer to
“Using the Original (Title) menu” on page 43.
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Choose an Original title or chapter to put into
the Playlist, then press ENTER.
Original (Title) options appears on the left side of
the Original (Title) menu.
Original (Title) Original (Chapter)
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Use v/ Vto select ‘Playlist Add’ from Original
(Title) or Original (Chapter) options then press
ENTER.
44
Select ‘New Playlist’ then press ENTER.
The new title appears in the updated Playlist
(Program). All chapters of the title are added to the
Playlist (Program).
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the
Playlist
You can add an Original title/chapter to add to a Playlist
title even if it is already registered.
11
Press LIST repeatedly to display Original (Title)
menu.
If you want to show the Original (Chapter) menu,
refer to “Using Original (Chapter) menu” on page
44.
22
Choose an Original title/chapter to put into the
Playlist, then press ENTER.
Original (Title) or Original (Chapter) options appears
on the left side of the Original (Title) menu.
Original (Title) menu Original (Chapter)
33
Use v/ Vto select ‘Playlist Add’ from Original
(Title) or Original (Chapter) options then press
ENTER.
44
Choose the Playlist title that is already regis-
tered to insert a title/chapter, then ENTER.
The title appears in the updated Playlist.
55
Repeat steps 1-4 to add additional a part on the
Playlist.
66
Press RETURN to exit, or LIST to go back to the
Original (Title) menu.
VR
VR
New Playlist
Select Playlist.
Play
View Chapter
Rename
Delete
Playlist Add
Delete Part
Copy to VCR
Play
View Title
Delete
Merge
Playlist Add
Playlist
-Title
Original
LIST
Close
Select
TITLE 1
10/12 0:25:20
TITLE 2
10/14 0:5:12
1/3
TITLE 3
10/19 0:17:23
Play
View Chapter
Rename
Delete
Playlist Add
Delete Part
Copy to VCR
Play
View Title
Delete
Merge
Playlist Add
New Playlist
Select Playlist.
TITLE 1
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
Erasing 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 erase a title or chapter from the
Original title/chapter list, the title or chapter is actually
erased from the disc and the remaining time available
for recording increases. Titles/chapters erased from the
Original are also removed from the Playlist.
ote
It may not be possible to erase chapters that are less
than 5 seconds long.
11
Press LIST repeatedly to display Original (Title)
or Playlist (Title).
If you want to display the Original (Chapter) or
Playlist (Chapter) menu, refer to “Using Original
(Title)” or “Using Playlist (Title)” on pages 43-44.
22
Use vVbBto choose a chapter or title you
want to erase then press ENTER.
Playlist or Original options appears on the left side
of the screen.
33
Use v/ Vto select ‘Delete’ then press ENTER to
confirm.
After pressing ENTER, the new, updated title list is
displayed.
e.g., If you select “Delete” on Original (Title) menu.
44
Repeat steps 1 - 3 to continue to delete from the
Original or Playlist menu.
55
Press RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
Combining Two Chapters Into One
Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or
Original chapters into one.
otes
This function is not available if there is only one chapter
within the title.
11
Press LIST repeatedly to display Playlist (Title)
menu.
If you want to display the Original (Chapter) menu,
refer to “Using the Original (Title) menu” on pages
43-44.
22
First, select the second chapter of the two chap-
ters you want to combine then press ENTER.
Playlist (Chapter) or Original (Chapter) options
appears on the left side of the screen.
33
Use v/ Vto select ‘Combine’.
The combine indicator appears between the two
chapters you want to combine.
Original (Chapter) Playlist (Chapter)
44
Press ENTER to confirm.
After pressing ENTER, the updated Playlist is dis-
played.
Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails
Each title and chapter displayed in the Original or
Playlist menu is represented by a thumbnail picture
taken from the start of that title or chapter.
If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a
title.
11
Play the title (Original or Playlist).
22
Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently dis-
played picture the one that appears in the
Original or Playlist menu.
The still picture that you choose appears in both the
Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu.
Thumb.
VR
VR
VR
48
Play
View Chapter
Rename
Delete
Playlist Add
Delete Part
Copy to VCR
Play
View Title
Delete
Merge
Playlist Add
Play
View Title
Delete
Move
Merge
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
Moving a Playlist Chapter
Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of
Playlist chapters within a title.
ote
This function is not available if there is only one chapter.
11
Press LIST repeatedly to display Playlist (Title)
menu.
22
Use vVbBto choose the title you want to
view on the Playlist (Title) menu then press
ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the Playlist
(Title) menu.
33
Use v/ Vto select ‘View Chapter’ from Playlist
(Title) options then press ENTER.
Playlist (Chapter) menu appears on the TV screen.
44
Select a chapter from the Playlist (Chapter)
menu then press ENTER.
Playlist (Chapter) options appears on the left side of
the screen.
55
Use v/ Vto select ‘Move’ from Playlist
options then press ENTER.
66
Use vVbBto choose the place you want to
move the chapter to then press ENTER.
After pressing ENTER, updated Playlist is dis-
played.
Deleting a Part
You can erase a part which you do not want in the title.
11
Press LIST repeatedly to display Original (Title)
or Playlist (Title) menu.
22
Use vVbBto choose the title you want to
view on the Playlist (Title) menu then press
ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the Playlist
(Title) menu.
Original (Title) Playlist (Title)
33
Use v/ Vto select ‘Delete Part’ from the
options then press ENTER.
Title Edit menu appears on the TV screen and the
recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.
Start Point icon is highlighted.
44
Press PLAY to start playback.
55
Press ENTER at the starting point of the section
you want to erase.
End Point icon is selected.
The part is indicated in yellow on the Progress Bar.
You can cancel the Edit mode, select the Cancel
icon using v/Vthen press ENTER.
66
Press ENTER at the ending point of the section
you want to edit.
Done icon is selected.
77
Press ENTER to delete the selected part.
When the confirm menu appears, select the “Yes” icon
using b/ B then press ENTER.
If you want erase more than a part of title, repeat steps
5-6.
66
If you finish to edit, press RETURN.
Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu appears.
ote
If you select the Cancel icon then press ENTER, the
recorder will now go to the start point of the title and
into PAUSE mode.
ip
Use pause/step button, slow-motion to find the starting
and ending points.
Use backward or forward buttons, fast search to find the
starting and ending points
VR
VR
EDITING
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Play
View Title
Delete
Move
Play
View Chapter
Rename
Delete
Playlist Add
Delete Part
Copy to VCR
Play
View Chapter
Rename
Delete
Delete Part
Copy to VCR
Title Edit
Move Point
Select
Start Point
Play & Select the Start Point
-Delete Part
End Point
Cancel
Done
00:00:00
Start
End
TITLE 2
10/14 0:34:12
Close
Video Mode: Original Editing
Using the Title List
From the Title List display you can play, name and
erase titles.
Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title List
screen changes its appearance and all you can do is
select titles to play.
11
Press LIST to display the Title List.
22
Use v/ Vto choose a title then press ENTER.
Title List options appears on the left side of the Title
List display.
If you get more information, press Display
33
Use v/ Vto select an option then press ENTER
to confirm.
Play: Start playback the select-
ed title.
Title Name: Edits the title
name. (page 45)
Delete: Deletes the title from the
Title List.
Copy to VCR: Copys the title to
a VHS tape.
44
Press RETURN repeatedly to exit Title List.
If the disc has already been finalized
You will see a screen as shown below by using TITLE
or DISC MENU.
•Also you can exit the Title List display using TITLE or
DISC MENU.
Erasing a Title
Before a disc is finalized, you can erase titles recorded
on the disc.
Caution
•If you erase a title from a DVD-R disc,the title will dis-
appear from the Title List, but the available recording
time will not increase.
•When erasing a title from a DVD-RW disc, the
remaining time available for recording will only
increase if it is the last title on the disc.
11
Press LIST to display Title List
22
Use vVbBto choose a title you want to erase
then press ENTER.
Title List options appears on the left side of the Title
List screen.
33
Use v/ Vto select ‘Delete’ then press ENTER to
confirm.
After pressing ENTER, the new, updated title list is
displayed.
44
Repeat steps 2-3 to delete additional titles from
the Title List.
55
Press RETURN repeatedly to remove the Title
List display.
VideoVideo
50
Play
Title Name
Delete
Copy to VCR
Play
Title Name
Delete
Copy to VCR
Title List
DVD VIDEO
TITLE 1 1/ 3 0:02:01
TITLE 2 1/ 3 0:06:21
TITLE 3 4/ 15 0:52:31
Close
Info.
1/3
DISPLAY
Select
1hour 57min
Free
SP
Title DurationDate
DVD VIDEO 1/1
PAGE
UP
PAGE
DOWN
EXIT
1 TITLE 1 1/03 0:02:01
2 TITLE 2 1/03 0:24:12
3 TITLE 3 1/03 0:36:30
Disc name
Title list
Exits the Title List screen.
Moves to the next or
previous page
Indicates total and current page number
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Language Code List
Code Language
6566 Abkhazian
6565 Afar
6570 Afrikaans
8381 Albanian
6577 Amharic
6582 Arabic
7289 Armenian
6583 Assamese
6588 Aymara
6590 Azerbaijani
6665 Bashkir
6985 Basque
6678 Bengali; Bangla
6890 Bhutani
6672 Bihari
6682 Breton
6671 Bulgarian
7789 Burmese
6669 Byelorussian
7577 Cambodian
6765 Catalan
9072 Chinese
6779 Corsican
7282 Croatian
6783 Czech
6865 Danish
7876 Dutch
6978 English
6979 Esperanto
6984 Estonian
7079 Faeroese
Code Language
7074 Fiji
7073 Finnish
7082 French
7089 Frisian
7176 Galician
7565 Georgian
6869 German
6976 Greek
7576 Greenlandic
7178 Guarani
7185 Gujarati
7265 Hausa
7387 Hebrew
7273 Hindi
7285 Hungarian
7383 Icelandic
7378 Indonesian
7365 Interlingua
7165 Irish
7384 Italian
7465 Japanese
7487 Javanese
7578 Kannada
7583 Kashmiri
7575 Kazakh
7589 Kirghiz
7579 Korean
7585 Kurdish
7679 Laothian
7665 Latin
7686 Latvian, Lettish
Code Language
7678 Lingala
7684 Lithuanian
7775 Macedonian
7771 Malagasy
7783 Malay
7776 Malayalam
7784 Maltese
7773 Maori
7782 Marathi
7779 Moldavian
7778 Mongolian
7865 Nauru
7869 Nepali
7879 Norwegian
7982 Oriya
8065 Panjabi
8083 Pashto, Pushto
7065 Persian
8076 Polish
8084 Portuguese
8185 Quechua
8277 Rhaeto-Romance
8279 Romanian
8285 Russian
8377 Samoan
8365 Sanskrit
7168 Scots Gaelic
8382 Serbian
8372 Serbo-Croatian
8378 Shona
8368 Sindhi
Code Language
8373 Singhalese
8375 Slovak
8376 Slovenian
8379 Somali
6983 Spanish
8385 Sudanese
8387 Swahili
8386 Swedish
8476 Tagalog
8471 Tajik
8465 Tamil
8484 Tatar
8469 Telugu
8472 Thai
6679 Tibetan
8473 Tigrinya
8479 Tonga
8482 Turkish
8475 Turkmen
8487 Twi
8575 Ukrainian
8582 Urdu
8590 Uzbek
8673 Vietnamese
8679 Volapük
6789 Welsh
8779 Wolof
8872 Xhosa
7473 Yiddish
8979 Yoruba
9085 Zulu
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu”
(See page 20).
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Code Country
AD Andorra
AE United Arab Emirates
AF Afghanistan
AG Antigua and Barbuda
AI Anguilla
AL Albania
AM Armenia
AN Netherlands Antilles
AO Angola
AQ Antarctica
AR Argentina
AS American Samoa
AT Austria
AU Australia
AW Aruba
AZ Azerbaidjan
BA Bosnia-Herzegovina
BB Barbados
BD Bangladesh
BE Belgium
BF Burkina Faso
BG Bulgaria
BH Bahrain
BI Burundi
BJ Benin
BM Bermuda
BN Brunei Darussalam
BO Bolivia
BR Brazil
BS Bahamas
BT Bhutan
BV Bouvet Island
BW Botswana
BY Belarus
BZ Belize
CA Canada
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands
CF Central African Republic
CG Congo
CH Switzerland
CI Ivory Coast
CK Cook Islands
CL Chile
CM Cameroon
CN China
CO Colombia
CR Costa Rica
CS Former Czechoslovakia
CU Cuba
CV Cape Verde
CX Christmas Island
CY Cyprus
CZ Czech Republic
DE Germany
DJ Djibouti
DK Denmark
DM Dominica
DO Dominican Republic
DZ Algeria
EC Ecuador
EE Estonia
EG Egypt
EH Western Sahara
Code Country
ER Eritrea
ES Spain
ET Ethiopia
FI Finland
FJ Fiji
FK Falkland Islands
FM Micronesia
FO Faroe Islands
FR France
FX France (European
Territory)
GA Gabon
GB Great Britain
GD Grenada
GE Georgia
GF French Guyana
GH Ghana
GI Gibraltar
GL Greenland
GM Gambia
GN Guinea
GP Guadeloupe (French)
GQ Equatorial Guinea
GR Greece
GS S. Georgia & S. Sandwich
Isls.
GT Guatemala
GU Guam (USA)
GW Guinea Bissau
GY Guyana
HK Hong Kong
HM Heard and McDonald
Islands
HN Honduras
HR Croatia
HT Haiti
HU Hungary
ID Indonesia
IE Ireland
IL Israel
IN India
IO British Indian Ocean
Territory
IQ Iraq
IR Iran
IS Iceland
IT Italy
JM Jamaica
JO Jordan
JP Japan
KE Kenya
KG Kyrgyzstan
KH Cambodia6
KI Kiribati
KM Comoros
KN
Saint Kitts & Nevis Anguilla
KP North Korea
KR South Korea
KW Kuwait
KY Cayman Islands
KZ Kazakhstan
LA Laos
LB Lebanon
Code Country
LC Saint Lucia
LI Liechtenstein
LK Sri Lanka
LR Liberia
LS Lesotho
LT Lithuania
LU Luxembourg
LV Latvia
LY Libya
MA Morocco
MC Monaco
MD Moldavia
MG Madagascar
MH Marshall Islands
MK Macedonia
ML Mali
MM Myanmar
MN Mongolia
MO Macau
MP Northern Mariana Islands
MQ Martinique (French)
MR Mauritania
MS Montserrat
MT Malta
MU Mauritius
MV Maldives
MW Malawi
MX Mexico
MY Malaysia
MZ Mozambique
AN Namibia
NC New Caledonia (French)
NE Niger
NF Norfolk Island
NG Nigeria
NI Nicaragua
NL Netherlands
NO Norway
NP Nepal
NR Nauru
NU Niue
NZ New Zealand
OM Oman
PA Panama
PE Peru
PF Polynesia (French)
PG Papua New Guinea
PH Philippines
PK Pakistan
PL Poland
PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon
PN Pitcairn Island
PR Puerto Rico
PT Portugal
PW Palau
PY Paraguay
QA Qatar
RE Reunion (French)
RO Romania
RU Russian Federation
RW Rwanda
SA Saudi Arabia
SB Solomon Islands
Code Country
SC Seychelles
SD Sudan
SE Sweden
SG Singapore
SH Saint Helena
SI Slovenia
SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Islands
SK Slovak Republic
SL Sierra Leone
SM San Marino
SN Senegal
SO Somalia
SR Suriname
ST Saint Tome and Principe
SU Former USSR
SV El Salvador
SY Syria
SZ Swaziland
TC Turks and Caicos Islands
TD Chad
TF French Southern
Territories
TG Togo
TH Thailand
TJ Tadjikistan
TK Tokelau
TM Turkmenistan
TN Tunisia
TO Tonga
TP East Timor
TR Turkey
TT Trinidad and Tobago
TV Tuvalu
TW Taiwan
TZ Tanzania
UA Ukraine
UG Uganda
UK United Kingdom
UM USA Minor Outlying
Islands
US United States
UY Uruguay
UZ Uzbekistan
VA Vatican City State
VC Saint Vincent &
Grenadines
VE Venezuela
VG Virgin Islands (British)
VI Virgin Islands (USA)
VN Vietnam
VU Vanuatu
WF Wallis and Futuna Islands
WS Samoa
YE Yemen
YT Mayotte
YU Yugoslavia
ZA South Africa
ZM Zambia
ZR Zaire
ZW Zimbabwe
Country Code List
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 23).
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Symptom
No power.
No picture.
No sound.
The playback picture is
poor.
The VCR/DVD
Recorder does not start
playback.
The picture from the
external input is distort-
ed
Some channels are
skipped over when
using CH (v/ V)
The picture or sound of
broadcasting channel is
weak or missing.
Camcorder image is not
shown.
Camcorder image via
A/V input or DV IN to
VCR/DVD Recorder is
not shown on TV
screen.
Cause
The power cord is disconnected.
The TV is not set to receive VCR/DVD
Recorder signal output.
The video cable is not connected
securely.
The connected TV power is turned off.
The equipment connected with the
audio cable is not set to receive
VCR/DVD Recorder signal output.
The audio cables are not connected
securely.
The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.
The audio connecting cord is damaged.
The disc is dirty.
No disc is inserted.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is not placed within the guide.
The disc is dirty.
The Movie Rating level is set.
The video signal from the external com-
ponent is copy-protected.
Those channels were deleted with the
CH ADD/DEL button.
Antenna or cables are loose.
Wrong channel source option is being
used.
Camcorder is off.
VCR/DVD Recorder’s source is not set
to AV1, AV2 or DV IN.
Solution
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
Select the appropriate video input mode on
the TV so the picture from the VCR/DVD
Recorder appears on the TV screen.
Connect the video cable securely.
Turn on the TV.
Select the correct input mode on the
audio receiver so you can listen to the
sound from the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Connect the audio cable securely.
Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.
Replace it with new one.
Clean the disc.
Insert a disc. (Check that the disc indi-
cator in the display window is lit.)
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc
type, color system, and regional code.)
Place the disc with the playback side down.
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
Clean the disc.
Cancel the Movie Rating function or
change the rating level.
You cannot connect via this recorder.
Connect the component directly to your
TV.
Use CH ADD/DEL button to restore
channels. See “To Add or Erase
Channels from Memory” on page 18.
Tighten connections or replace cable.
Try all TV Input options. See “Auto
Channel Scan” on page 18 for details.
Turn camcorder on and operate
properly.
Use INPUT to select AV input channel
(AV1, AV2 or DV IN).
Troubleshooting
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom
Can’t play a disc
recorded using this
recorder on another
player.
Cannot record or did
not record successfully.
Timer recording is not
possible.
Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback is not
present.
The remote control
does not work properly.
Cause
The disc was recorded in Video mode.
Some players will not play even a final-
ized disc recorded in Video mode.
The disc was recorded in VR mode,
Discs recorded with copy-once material
cannot be played on other players.
The remaining blank space on the disc
is insufficient.
The source you are trying to record is
copy protected.
When setting the recording channel, the
channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.
When recording to a Video mode disc,
programs that are copy-once protected
cannot be recorded.
Clock in VCR/DVD Recorder is not set
to correct time.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
TIMER indicator light does not appear
after programming timer.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Broadcast program is not in stereo for-
mat.
VCR/DVD Recorder A/V Out jacks are
not connected to TV A/V In jacks.
VCR/DVD Recorder Audio/Video Out is
not selected for viewing at the TV.
VCR/DVD Recorder’s TV audio channel
is set to SAP or MONO.
The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the VCR/DVD Recorder.
The remote control is too far from the
VCR/DVD Recorder.
There is an obstacle in the path of the remote
control and the VCR/DVD Recorder.
The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
Solution
Finalize the disc. (page 25)
No solution.
The other player must be RW compati-
ble in order to play it.
No solution.
Use another disc.
You cannot record the source.
Select the channel on the recorder’s
built-in TV tuner.
Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-
once material.
Set clock to correct time. See “Auto
Clock Set” or “Manual Clock Set” on
page 19.
Reprogram Timer. See “Timer
Recording” on page 40.
Reprogram Timer.
No solution.
No solution.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is
available only via A/V output from
VCR/DVD Recorder.
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.
See “Changing TV audio channel” on
page 26.
Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Operate the remote control within 23 ft
(7 m).
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
•When the VCR/DVD Recorder is moved from a cold
place to a warm place.
•Under extremely humid conditions.
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
•
Keep the VCR/DVD Recorder plugged into an AC
power outlet with POWER On. This will help prevent
condensation.
•When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the VCR/DVD Recorder to dry before using it.
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Specifications
General
Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 44W
Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 83.5 X 360 mm (16.9 x 3.7 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d)
Mass (approx.) 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs)
Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Signal system NTSC
Recording
Recording format DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO
Recordable discs DVD-ReRecordable, DVD-Recordable
Recordable time Approx. 1 hour (SP mode), 2 hours (LP mode), 4 hours (XP mode)
Video recording format
Sampling frequency 27MHz
Compression format MPEG 2
Audio recording format
Sampling frequency 48kHz
Compression format Dolby Digital
DVD Specifications
Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100 dB
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008%
Dynamic range More than 95 dB
Inputs
ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms
VIDEO IN 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2
AUDIO IN 0 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2
DV IN 4 pin (i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard)
Outputs
VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1
(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1
(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2
Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1
Audio output (optical audio) 5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, Optical connector x 1
Audio output (analog audio) 2.0 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1
RF OUT Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)
Accessory:
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Blank DVD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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VCR/DVD Recorder DV59000M LIMITED WARRANTY – USA
Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workman-
ship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
1. Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration,
maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and
2. Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside
environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident,
lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or
voltage, signal reception or input, software not licensed directly by Zenith, software errors that do not disable
functionality, operating and software protocols adopted after date of manufacture or for outside the US,
institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.
3. Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the consumer.
CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:
WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.
Parts: One year from the Date of Purchase.
*Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion of
the original warranty period.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
Carry-in Service: Please retain dealer’s dated bill of sale
or delivery ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for
proof of warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to
the service person at the time warranty service is provided.
Please call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) to locate your
nearest Zenith Authorized Service Center.
Or visit our website at
http://www.zenithservice.com
For nearest Authorized Service Center,
Where to buy, Product Assistance, or
Customer Assistance
Call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) (Monday – Friday,
7 AM ~ 8 PM CT; and Saturday, 8 AM ~ 5 PM CT) and select
appropriate option from the menu.
Or visit our website at http://www.zenithservice.com