LG Electronics USA 9QKE40630 HDD/DVD Recorder User Manual RH1999M Manual

LG Electronics USA HDD/DVD Recorder RH1999M Manual

Users Manual

HDD/DVDRECORDEROWNER’S MANUALMODEL: RH1999MBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.RH1999M_OM_EVENT
2This lightning flash with arrowhead symbolwithin an equilateral triangle is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulateddangerous voltage within the product’senclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating andmaintenance (servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying the product.CAUTION:Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer's instructions.Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation and to ensure reliable operation of theproduct and to protect it from over heating.The openings should be never be blocked by placingthe product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similarsurface.This product should not be placed in a built-ininstallation such as a bookcase or rack unless properventilation is provided or the manufacturer'sinstruction have been adhered to.CAUTION:This product employs a Laser System.To ensure proper use of this product, please read thisowner’s manual carefully and retain it for futurereference. Should the unit require maintenance,contact an authorized service center.Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying outprocedures other than those specified herein mayresult in hazardous radiation exposure.To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try toopen the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open.DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed towater (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled withliquids, such as vases, should be placed on theapparatus.CAUTION: CLASS 2M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLELASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN ANDINTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT STARE INTOTHE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICALINSTRUMENTS.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAINOR MOISTURE.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
3IntroductionFCC WARNING: This equipment may generate oruse radio frequency energy. Changes ormodifications to this equipment may cause harmfulinterference unless the modifications are expresslyapproved in the instruction manual. The user couldlose the authority to operate this equipment if anunauthorized change or modification is made.REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15This epuipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference when the product is operated ina residential installation. This product generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with theinstruction manual, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this product does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the product offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the productand receiver. • Connect the product into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for thisproduct’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.Phone: 1-800-243-0000.CAUTION concerning the Power CordMost appliances recommend they be placed upona dedicated circuit;That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only thatappliance and has no additional outlets or branchcircuits. Check the specification page of this owner'smanual to be certain.Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wireinsulation are dangerous. Any of these conditionscould result in electric shock or fire. Periodicallyexamine the cord of your appliance, and if itsappearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplugit, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cordreplaced with an exact replacement part by anauthorized servicer.Protect the power cord from physical or mechanicalabuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closedin a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention toplugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exitsthe appliance.To disconnect power from the mains, pull out themains cord plug. When installing the product, ensurethat the plug is easily accessible.
41. Read these instructions. - All these safety andoperating instructions should be read before theproduct is operated.2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operatingand use instructions should be retained for futurereference.3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the productand in the operating instructions should be adheredto.4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and useinstructions should be followed.5. Do not use this product near water. – Forexample: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimmingpool; and other areas located near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this productfrom the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid cleaners.7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation and to ensure reliable operation of theproduct and to protect it from over- heating. Theopenings should never be blocked by placing theproduct on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a built-ininstallation such as a bookcase or rack unlessproper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’sinstructions have been adhered to.8. Do not install near any heat sources such asradiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produceheat.9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedor grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has twoblades with one wider than the other. Agroundingtype plug has two blades and a thirdgrounding prong. The wide blade or the thirdprong are provided for your safety. If the providedplug does not fit into your outlet, consult anelectrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.10. Protect the power cord from being walked on orpinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit fromthe product.11. Only use attachments/accessories specified bythe manufacturer.12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable specified by the manufacturer, or soldwith apparatus. When a cart is used, usecaution when moving the cart/productcombination to avoid injury from tip-over.13. Unplug this product during lightning storms orwhen unused for long periods of time.14.Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel.Servicing is required when theproduct has been damaged in any way, such aspower-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquidhas been spilled or objects have fallen into theproduct, the product has been exposed to rainor moisture, does not operate normally, or hasbeen dropped.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION:PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’SMANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTUREREFERENCE.This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electricshock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the followingprocedures 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.
5IntroductionContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9Symbol Used in this Manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Notes on Discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Recordable and Playable Discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Playable Discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Regional Code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Availability of copying or moving feature  . . . . . . .6About the internal hard disk drive  . . . . . . . . . . . .7Card useable on this unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Remote Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Remote Control Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Hookup and Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-23Rear Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Connecting to the Aerial  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Connections to Your TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11HDMI connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Connecting to an Amplifier  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections  . .14-15Using the Home Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Initial Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16General Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19Auto Programming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Program Edit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Auto Clock Set / Manual Clock Set  . . . . . . .18TV Aspect / Display Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Progressive Scan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Initialization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Language Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Audio Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG   . . . . . . . . . . . .19Sampling Frequency  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  . . . . . . . . . .19Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Lock (Parental Control) Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . .20Rating / Set Password / Area Code  . . . . . . .20DivX Registration Code   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Recording Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Record Mode Set / Record Aspect . . . . . . . .21DV Recording Audio / TV Recording Audio  .21Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Disc Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22Disc Format  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Finalize / Disc Label  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Disc Protect / PBC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22General Explanation of On-Screen Display  . . . .23Playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-34General Playback Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-27Playing a DivX Movie File  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file  . . . . . . .29Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Viewing a JPEG File  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file  . . . . . .33-34Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-42About DVD recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35About HDD recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Timeshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Basic Recording from a TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Instant Timer Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Timer Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Checking Timer Recording Details  . . . . . . . . . .40Recording from an External Input  . . . . . . . . . . .40Recording from DV Input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Simultaneous recording and playback  . . . . . . . .42Playback another title during recording  . . . .42Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Editing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-50Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview   . . . .43HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . .44Adding Chapter Markers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Changing Title Thumbnails  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist  .45Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter  . . .46Deleting a Part  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Naming a Title  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Time Search   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Sort  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Undoing/Redoing the Last Deletion  . . . . . . . . . .48Combining Two Titles Into One  . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Divide One Titles Into Two   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Combining Two Chapters Into One  . . . . . . . . . .49Moving a Playlist Chapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Hide a Chapter/Title  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Protect a Title  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Dubbing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-53Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Dubbing from HDD to DVD   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Dubbing from DVD to HDD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD)  . . . . . . . . . . . .53One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD)  . . . . . . . . . . . .53Reference  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59Additional Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Overwriting Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players   . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Language Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Area Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-58Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
6IntroductionTo ensure proper use of this product, please read thisowner’s manual carefully and retain for futurereference.This manual provides information on the operationand maintenance of your recorder. Should the unitrequire service, contact an authorized service location.About the  Symbol Display“  ” may appear on your TV display duringoperation and indicates that the function explained inthis owner’s manual is not available on that specificmedia.Symbol Used in this ManualNote:Indicates special notes and operating features.Tip:Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.A section whose title has one of the following symbolsare applicable only to the disc represented by thesymbol.Titles recorded on the HDDAll DVD discs listed below.DVD-RAM discDVD-RW with VR recording modeDVD-RW with Video recording modeDVD+RW discDVD-R discDVD+R (DL) discDVD-Video discVideo CDsAudio CDsDivX filesMP3 filesWMA filesJPEG filesNotes on DiscsHandling DiscsDo not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold thedisc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get onthe surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.Storing DiscsAfter playing, store the disc in its case. Do not exposethe disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and neverleave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.Cleaning DiscsFingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poorpicture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc fromthe center out.Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-staticspray intended for older vinyl records.JPEGWMAMP3DivXACDVCDDVD+R-R+RW-RWVideo-RWVRRAMDVD ALLHDDMoisture CondensationNever operate this product immediately aftermoving it from a cold location to a warm location.Leave it for two or three hours without operating it.If you use this product in such a situation, it maydamage discs and internal parts.
7IntroductionRecordable and Playable DiscsDVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record againon the same Disc.[VR mode]Recordings can be extensively editedPlayable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)[Video mode]Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)Limited editing featuresDVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)Limited editing featuresDVD-RAM (DVD - Random Access Memory)DVD-RAM discs can be formatted for VR mode recording.These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again onthe same Disc.Playable on DVD-RAM compatible players.Recordings can be extensively edited.Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 discs can be used in this unit.You cannot use the cartridge-type DVD-RAM disc in this unit.DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable) These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record againon the same Disc.Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalizationRecordings can be edited the title/chapterDVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or editit any more.Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine,added chapter mark, etc.)Limited title/chapter editing features.DVD+R DL (Digital Video Disc + Recordable; Double Layer)These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it oredit it any more.Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record upto 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.Playable on DVD+R DL compatible players (after finalization)Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chaptercombine, added chapter mark, etc.)Limited title/chapter editing features.Recommended recordable DVD discsDVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD+R(DL) DVD-RAMMitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (4x) Mitsubishi (4x) Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x) Fujifilm (2x)That’s (8x, 16x) Ricoh (8x, 16x) Verbatim (4x) SONY (4x) Maxell (2.4x) Mitsubishi (3x)Verbatim (8x) Verbatim (8x) JVC (4x) Imation (4x) - Maxell (5x)- - Victor (4x) Maxell (4x) - -- - Maxell (4x) Ricoh (4x) - -Note: If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannotformat the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the discusing the original recorder.
8Playable DiscsDVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rentedVideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD formatAudio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchasedCD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.Notes:Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, someCD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) maynot be playable.DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recordermay not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens.If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are casesin which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Checkwith the software publisher for more detailed information.)This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimalplayback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different typesof recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from theInternet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from thecopyright owner.Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same asthe rear of the unit or “ALL”.Notes on Regional CodesMost DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number mustmatch your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play. If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message “Check Regional Code”appears on the TV screen.Availability of copying or moving featureFrom To MP3/WMA JPEG DivX Audio CD Video CD Title*1HDD DISC No No No No No YesHDD Memory Card*2No Yes No No No NoDISC HDD Yes Yes Yes No No YesDISC Memory Card*2No Yes No No No NoMemory Card*2DISC No No No No No NoMemory Card*2HDD Yes Yes Yes No No No*1 The title is recorded from this unit.
9IntroductionAbout the internal hard diskdriveThe internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece ofequipment. Please use the recorder following theguidelines below to protect against possible HDDfailure.We recommend that you back up your importantrecordings onto DVD discs in order to protect againstaccidental loss.Do not move the recorder while it is on.Install and use the recorder on a stable, levelsurface.Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humidplaces, or in places that may be subject to suddenchanges in temperature. Sudden changes intemperature can cause condensation to form insidethe recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure.While the recorder is switched on, do not unplugfrom the wall socket or switch the electricity off fromthe breaker switch.Do not move the recorder immediately afterswitching it off. If you need to move the recorder,please follow the steps below:1. After the message POWER OFF is shown in thedisplay, wait at least two minutes.2. Unplug from the wall socket.3. Move the recorder.If there’s a power failure while the recorder is onthere is a chance that some data on the HDD willbe lost. The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or inan unsuitable environment, it is possible that theHDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs ofproblems include playback unexpectedly freezingand noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture.However, sometimes there will be no warning signsof HDD failure.If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded materialwill be possible. In this case it will be necessary toreplace the HDD unit.Card useable on this unitCompact Flash Card (CF)Micro Drive (MD)ST1 MDSecure Digital Card (SD), Mini SD, Micro SDMulti Media Card (MMC), MMC Plus, MMC MicroxD-Picture Card (xD)Memory Stick (MS), MS Pro, MS Pro DuoCompatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32Only use the memory cards recommended above.Regarding Write ProtectFor cards that have a write protect switch, if the switchis on it will not be possible to write, erase or formatthe card.Inserting/Removing the Memory CardInserting the cardInsert straight-in until it fits into place.Removing the cardSlot 1: Withdraw the card carefully.Slot 2: Press on the center of the card then withdrawthe card carefully.Notes:Keep the memory card out of reach of children. Ifswallowed, seek medical advice immediately.A memory card may not be used for this recorder Do not extract the memory card in operating(play, copy, move, etc.). Using Memory Card1. Insert a memory card.2. Press HOME on the remote control.3. Select [MUSIC] or [PHOTO] option.4. Select [Memory Card 1] or  [Memory Card 2] thenpress ENTER.Details for the options are on page 16.Insert CF, MD, or ST1 MDInsert SD, Mini SD,Micro SD, MMC, MMC Plus, MMC Micro,SMC, xD, MS, MS-Pro,or MS Pro Duo card
10aPOWER buttonSwitches the recorder ON or OFF. bDisc TrayInsert a disc here.cDisplay window Shows the current status of the recorder.T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode.REC: The recorder is recording.HDD: The recorder is HDD mode.DVD: The recorder is DVD mode.HDD bBDVD: The recorder is dubbing.TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tunermode.:Indicates when the recorder is in timerrecording or a timer recording is programmed.:Indicates clock, total playingtime, elapsed time, title number, chapter/tracknumber, channel, etc.dOPEN/CLOSE (Z)Opens or closes the disc tray.eHDD/DVDSet the recorder’s mode to HDD or DVD. fx(STOP)Stops playback or recording.gN/X(PLAY / PAUSE)Starts playback.Pause playback or recording temporarily,  press again to exit pause mode.hz(REC)Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set therecording time.iPROG. (V/v)Scans up or down through memorized channels.jRESOLUTIONSets the HDMI’s output resolution to 1080i, 720p,480p, or 480i formats for your TV or monitor. kRemote SensorPoint the recorder remote control here.lMEMORY CARD Slot 1Insert a memory card (CF/MD/ST1 MD).mMEMORY CARD Slot 2Insert a memory card (SD/Mini SD/Micro SD/MMC/MMC Plus/MMC Micro/SMC/xD/MS/MS-Pro/MS Pro Duo ).nDV INConnect the DV output of a digital camcorder.oAV IN 2 (S-VIDEO IN)Connect the S-Video output of an external source(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).pAV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an externalsource (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,Camcorder, etc.).Front Panelabcdefghijklm nop
11Introduction          a        POWER: Switches the recorderON or OFF.OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens andcloses the disc tray.DVD: Selects the unit’s functionmode to DVD.HDD: Selects the unit’s functionmode to HDD.AV/INPUT: Changes the input touse for recording  (Tuner, AV1-2,or DV IN).0-9 numerical buttons: Selectsnumbered options in a menu.DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD(or HDD to DVD).TV Control Buttons: See page56.          b        AUDIO: Selects an audiolanguage or audio channel. SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitlelanguage.CLEAR: Removes a track numberon the Program List or a mark onthe Marker Search menu.REC (z): Starts recording. REC MODE: Selects the recordingmode.TIMER REC: Displays TimerRecord menu.          c        SCAN (m/M): Searchbackward or forward.SKIP (./>): Go to next orprevious chapter or track.PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pauseplayback or recording temporarily.PLAY (N): Starts playback.STOP (x): Stops playback orrecording.          d        HOME: Accesses or removes theHOME menu.MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on aDVD disc. Switches between TitleList-Original and Title List-Playlistmenu.b/B/v/V(left/right/up/down):Selects an option in the menu.ENTER- Acknowledges menu selection.- Displays information whileviewing a TV program. PR/CH (+/-): Scans up or downthrough memorized channels.DISPLAY: Accesses On-ScreenDisplay.RETURN (O)Removes the menu.          e        TIMESHIFT: Activates pause liveTV/playback (timeshift) for a liveTV program.MARKER: Marks any point duringplayback.SEARCH: Displays Marker Searchmenu.SETUP: Accesses or removes theSetup menu.PIP: Selects PIP function on or off.ZOOM: Enlarges DVD videoimage.TITLE: Displays the disc’s Titlemenu, if available.CHP. ADD: Inserts a chaptermarker when playing/recording.I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 15seconds forward during playback.REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track,title, all.A-B: Repeat sequence.THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnailpicture.TV/DVD: To view channelsselected by the recorder tuner orby the TV tuner.RESOLUTION:Sets the outputresolution for HDMI.Remote ControlabcdeRemote Control OperationPoint the Remote Control at the remote sensor andpress the buttons.CautionDo not mix old and new batteries. Never mix differenttypes of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).Remote Control Battery InstallationRemove the battery cover on therear of the Remote Control, andinsert two R03 (size AAA)batteries with and matchedcorrectly.
12aAERIALConnect the aerial to this terminal.bHDMI Connector (Type A) HDMI output providing a high quality interface fordigital audio and video.cAV OUT (VIDEO / AUDIO OUT (Left/Right))Connect to a TV with video/audio inputs.dAV IN 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an externalsource (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,Camcorder, etc.).eCOAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.fOPTICAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.gCooling fanhAC Power CordPlug into the power source.iRF. OUTPasses the signal from the AERIAL to yourTV/monitorjS-VIDEO OUTConnect to a S-Video Input on TV.kCOMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEOOUT (Y Pb Pr)Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.ab cd ef g hij kRear PanelHookup and Settings
13Hookup andSettingsHookup andSettingsDepending on your TV and other equipmentthere are various ways you can connect therecorder. Please refer to the manuals of yourTV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices asnecessary for additional connectioninformation.Notes:•Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TVand tune the TV to the correct video input channel. •Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to thephono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The DVDimage could be distorted by the copy protection system. •The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radiomay be distorted during playback. Position the unitsaway from each other or turn off the unit after removingthe disc.Connecting an Connecting an AntennaAntennaor Cable TVor Cable TVaAntenna:Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV andidentify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohmcoaxial cable connect it directly to the jack markedANT. IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flatconnect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over theANT. IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to theRecorder.bCable TV:If your cable connection has no converter ordescrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV andattach it to the ANT. IN jack on the Recorder. If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable fromthe wall jack to the IN connector on the converter, anda coaxial cable from the OUT connector on theconverter to the ANT. IN on your Recorder. This cablehookup permits both TV and Recorder operation. To view or record a CATV channel1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH 3or 4).2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cableoutput channel. (Example: CH3)3. Select a channel using the cable converter.Notes:•With this connection, you cannot record one programwhile viewing another.•If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is notnecessary to do Auto Channel Set.Rear of RecorderAntenna AntennaOR ORab
14Hookup andSettingsConnections to Your TVMake one of the following connections, dependingon the capabilities of your existing equipment.TipsDepending on your TV and other equipment youwish to connect, there are various ways you couldconnect the recorder. Use only one of theconnections described below.Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR,Stereo System or other devices as necessary tomake the best connections.Caution– Make sure the recorder is connected directly to theTV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.– Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack tothe phono in jack (record deck) of your audiosystem.– Do not connect your recorder via your VCR. TheDVD image could be distorted by the copyprotection system. Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to thevideo in jack on the TV using the video cable (V).Audio (Left/Right) ConnectionConnect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of therecorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TVusing the audio cables (A). Do not connect therecorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack(record deck) of your audio system.S-Video connection Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to theS-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable (S).Component Video connectionConnect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the recorder to thecorresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Prcable (C).If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”television, you may take advantage of the recorder’sprogressive scan output for the highest videoresolution possible. If your TV does not accept theProgressive Scan format, the picture will appearscrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder.Set the resolution to 480p using RESOLUTIONbutton for progressive signal.Note:Progressive scan does not work with the analog videoconnections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack) or S-VIDEOconnection.CautionOnce the setting for Progressive Scan output isentered, an image will only be visible on aProgressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you setProgressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset therecorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next,press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds beforereleasing it. The video output will be restored to thestandard setting, and a picture will once again bevisible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.CautionIf the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEOOUT, S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUTconnections are not available.Rear of the recorderLRAUDIO INPUTVIDEOINPUTPrPbYCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUTRear of TVAVCS-VIDEOINPUTS
15HDMI connectionIf you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect itto this recorder using a HDMI cable.1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to theHDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor(H).2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’smanual).Notes:If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHzsampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] optionto [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 19).When this choice is made, this unit willautomatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHzso your system can decode them.If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital andMPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG]options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 19).If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, setthe [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (Seepage 19). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, youmust connect this recorder to a DTS compatiblereceiver via one of this recorder’s digital audiooutputs.The arrow on the cable connector body should faceup for correct alignment with the connector on therecorder.If there is noise or lines on the screen, please checkthe HDMI cable.Tip :When you use HDMI connection, you can change theresolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMIoutput using RESOLUTION button.CautionChanging the resolution when the recorder isconnected with HDMI connector may result inmalfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off therecorder and then turn it on again.About HDMIHDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supportsboth video and audio on a single digital connection foruse with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AVdevices.HDMI was developed to provide the technologies ofHDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP isused to protect digital content transmitted andreceived.HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced,or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channelsurround-sound audio, HDMI features includeuncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of severalcables and connectors), and communication between theAV source and AV devices such as DTVs.HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition MultimediaInterface are trademarks or registered trademarks ofHDMI licensing LLC.Additional Information for HDMIWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatibledevice make sure of the followings:- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and thisrecorder. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI deviceand leave it for around 30 seconds, then switchon this recorder.- The connected device’s video input is setcorrectly for this unit.- The connected device is compatible with720(1440)x480i, 720x480p, 1280x720p, or1920x1080i video input.Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work withthis recorder.- It’s impossible copy protected-DVD title’splayback in non-HDCP devices.HDMIHDMI compatible TVHRear of the recorder(Type A)
16Hookup andSettingsConnecting to an AmplifierConnecting to an amplifier equipped with twochannel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro LogicConnect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on therecorder to the audio left and right in jacks on youramplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audiocables (A).Connecting to an amplifier equipped with twochannel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channeldecoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)1. Connect one of the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIOOUT jacks (OPTICAL Oor COAXIAL X) to thecorresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use anoptional digital (optical Oor coaxial X) audio cable.2. You will need to activate the recorder’s digitaloutput. (See “Audio Settings” on page 19).Digital Multi-channel soundA digital multi-channel connection provides the bestsound quality. For this you need a multi-channelAudio/Video receiver that supports one or more of theaudio formats supported by your recorder (MPEG 2,Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manualand the logos on the front of the receiver.Caution:Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digitaloutput will be in DTS digital out when DTS audiostream is selected.Notes:– If the audio format of the digital output does notmatch the capabilities of your receiver, the receiverwill produce a strong, distorted sound or no soundat all. – Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digitalconnection can only be obtained if your receiver isequipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. – To see the audio format of the current DVD in theon-screen display, press AUDIO.– This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect thisrecorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one ofthis recorder’s digital audio outputs.RLAUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUTCOAXIALDIGITAL INPUTOPTICALAmplifier (Receiver)Rear of the recorderA X OManufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the  double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks ofDigital Theater Systems, Inc.
17Hookup andSettingsAccessory Audio/Video (A/V)ConnectionsConnecting to the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2JacksConnect the input jacks (AV IN 1, AV IN 2) on therecorder to the audio/video out jacks on youraccessory component, using audio/video cables.Note: If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, theVIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.Connecting a Digital CamcorderUsing the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transferDV tapes to DVD.Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DVin/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DVIN jack of this recorder.Note: This jack is for connection to DV digital camcorderonly. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners orD-VHS video decks.LRVIDEOOUTPUTAUDIOOUTPUTS-VIDEOOUTPUTJack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.)Rear of the recorderFront of the recorderORDV Digital CamcorderFront of the recorderDVIN/OUT
18Using the Home MenuFrom the Home Menu screen you can access all theMedia for playback and recording of the recorder. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.2. Use the b/Bbuttons to select a main option youwant. Sub options appears.3. Use the v/Vand ENTER buttons to select thesub option you want. 4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.TVTV HDD: Returns to live TV viewing for HDDrecording.TV DVD: Returns to live TV viewing for DVDrecording.MOVIEHDD: Displays the Title List menu for HDD. (page 43)HDD DivX: Displays the Movie menu for HDD.(page 28)DISC:-Displays Title List menu for recordable disc (page 43)- Displays Movie menu for DivX disc. (page 28)- Plays back Video CD or DVD-Video disc (page24-27).PHOTO (See page 31)HDD: Displays Photo menu for HDD.DISC: Displays Photo menu for disc.Memory Card 1/2: Displays Photo menu formemory card 2.MUSIC (See page 29)HDD: Displays Music menu for HDD.DISC: Displays Music (or Audio CD) menu for disc.Memory Card 1/2: Displays Music menu formemory card 2.SETUP (See page 16)Start: Displays Setup menu.Initial SettingsIn this menu system, there are several ways tocustomize the settings provided. Most menus consistof three levels to set up the options, but some requiregreater depth for the variety of settings.General Operation1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears.2. Use v / V to select the desired option.3. While the desired item is selected, press Btomove to the second level.4. Use v / V to select the second desired option.5. Press Bto move to the third level.6. Use v / V to select the desired setting then pressENTER to confirm your selection.Some items require additional steps.7. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.Note:Press bto go back to the previous level.
19Hookup andSettingsTuning Band Select1. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B.2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or CATV)option then press ENTER.TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receivechannels.CATV: If you are using basic cable to receivechannels.Auto Channel SetConnect the Recorder to the desired type of antennaor cable TV system as shown on page 16.This Recorder is equipped with a frequencysynthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHFchannels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. 1. Select the [Auto Channel Set] option.2. Press Bto move to the third level.[Start] icon is highlighted.3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them inthe tuner’s memory.Note:After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete,make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV orCATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1~2 as shownprevious (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correctTuning Band (TV or CATV).To Add or Erase ChannelsThis feature allows you to add to or erase channelsfrom memory manually.1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option.2. Press Bto move to the third level.[Edit] icon is highlighted.3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menuappears.4. Use v / V or number buttons to select a channelthen press B.5. If you want to obtain a clearer picture, tune theMFT option using v / V then press B.[Add] or [Delete] icon is highlighted.6. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.7. Repeat steps 4-6 to add or erase additional channels.8. Press HOME or RETURN (O)to exit the menu.
20General Settings (Continued)Auto Clock SetWhen Channel auto search is completed the actualTime and Date are also set automatically. If the time inthe recorder display is not correct, the clock must beset manually.1. Select [Clock set] option then press B.2. Use v/Vto select [Auto] option then pressENTER.Note:There are cases where the TV station does not send,or sends wrong date and/or time information and therecorder sets the incorrect time.If this happens, we recommend that you set the clockmanually.Manual Clock Set1. Select [Clock set] option then press B.2. Use v/Vto select [Manual] option then pressENTER.3. Enter the necessary information for date and time.b/B(left/right): Moves the cursor to the previousor next column.v/V(up/down): Changes the setting at thecurrent cursor position.4. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.TV AspectSelects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3standard or wide).[4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screenTV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode]below.[16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screenTV or TV with a wide mode function.Display ModeSelects how to display a wide picture on the screenwhen [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect].[Letter Box] Displays a wide picture with bands onthe upper and lower portions of the screen.[Pan Scan] Automatically displays a wide picture onthe entire screen and cuts off the portions that donot fit.Progressive ScanProgressive Scan Video provides the highest qualitypictures with less flickering.If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVESCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting therecorder to a standard (analog) television, setProgressive Scan to [OFF].If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVESCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV ormonitor that is compatible with a progressive scansignal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].Note:Progressive Scan will be disable in the setup menuwhen the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rearpanel is set to RGB position.CautionOnce the setting for Progressive Scan output isentered, an image will only be visible on aProgressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you setProgressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset therecorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next,press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds beforereleasing it. The video output will be restored to thestandard setting, and a picture will once again bevisible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.Power Save ModeYou can set up the unit into an economic power savemode. Nothing is displayed in the display window.[OFF] Power Save Mode is not active.[ON] Power Save Mode is active.
21Hookup andSettingsGeneral Settings (Continued)InitializationYou can reset the recorder to its original factorysettings and initialize the HDD or Memory Card.[Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset therecorder to all its factory settings. Some optionscannot be reset. (Rating, Password, and AreaCode)[HDD format] Initializes the HDD (Hard Disk Drive):everything recorded on the HDD will be erased.[M/C format] Initializes the M/C (Memory Card):everything recorded on the Memory Card will beerased.1. Select [Initialize] option then press B.2. Press v/Vto select the desired option then pressENTER.The confirm message will appear.3. Use b/Bto select [Yes] or [No] then pressENTER.Language SettingsDisplay MenuSelect a language for the Setup menu and on-screendisplay. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle[Original]Refers to the original language in whichthe disc was recorded.[Other] To select another language, press numberbuttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code listin the reference chapter (see page 55). If you enterthe wrong language code, press CLEAR.[Off](for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.Audio SettingsEach DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the typeof audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG[Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect therecorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifieror other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS orMPEG decoder.[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select whenconnected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier.DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will beautomatically downmixed to two-channel PCMaudio.[Off] (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal isnot output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.Sampling FrequencyIf your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable ofhandling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When thischoice is made, this unit will automatically convert any96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decodethem.If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice ismade, this unit will pass each type of signal throughwithout any further processing. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) With the DVD format, you can hear a program’ssoundtrack in the most accurate and realisticpresentation possible, thanks to digital audiotechnology. However, you may wish to compress thedynamic range of the audio output (the differencebetween the loudest sounds and the quietest ones).Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volumewithout losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] forthis effect.VocalSet Vocal to [ON] only when a multi-channel karaokeDVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc willmix into normal stereo sound.
22Lock (Parental Control) SettingsRatingBlocks playback of rated DVDs based on theircontent. Not all discs are rated.1. Select [Rating] option then press B.2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Codefeatures, you must input the 4-digit security codeyou created. If you have not yet entered a security code youare prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code andpress ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER toverify. If you make a mistake before pressingENTER, press CLEAR.3. Select a rating using the v/Vbuttons.[1] - [8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictionsand rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.[No Limit]: If you select [No Limit], parental controlis not active and the disc plays in full.4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection.Note:If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes withthe same rating or lower are played. Higher ratedscenes are not played unless an alternate scene isavailable on the disc. The alternative must have thesame rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative isfound, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digitpassword or change the rating level in order to playthe disc.Set Password1. Select [Set Password] option then press B.2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. To change the password, select the [Change],press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code thenpress ENTER. Input it again to verify.To delete the password, select [Delete] then pressENTER.If you forget your 4-digit codeIf you forget your password, to clear the currentpassword, follow the procedure below.1. During Setup menu is displaying, use the Numberbuttons to enter the 6-digit number “210499”. 2. Select [Yes] then press ENTER. The 4-digitpassword is cleared. Enter a new code.Area CodeEnter the code of an area whose standards were usedto rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See“Area Codes”, page 55.).1. Select [Area Code] option then press B.2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. 3. Select the first character using the v/Vbuttons.4. Shift the cursor using Bbuttons and select thesecond character using v/Vbuttons.5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code selection.DivX Registration Code We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand)registration code that allows you to rent and purchasevideos using the DivX® VOD service. For moreinformation, visit www.divx.com/vod.1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B.2. Press ENTER while [View] is selected and theregistration code will appear.3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent thevideos from Divx® VOD service atwww.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions anddownload the video onto a disc for playback onthis unit.Note:All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can onlybe played back on this unit.DivX
23Hookup andSettingsRecording SettingsRecord Mode SetYou can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality).Record AspectWhen DVD recording, you can set the recordingaspect ratio to suit the material you’re recording (16:9or 4:3).DV Recording AudioYou need to set this if you have a camcorder using32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DVIN jack.Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks foraudio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; theother is for overdubbing after shooting.On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recordedwhile shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound isused.TV Recording AudioWhen TV recording with bilingual, you can chooseaudio channel to record.[Main+Sub] Main language and Sub language[Main] Main language only[Sub] Sub language onlyAuto ChapterWhen recording in Video mode, chapter markers areput in specified setting. You can change this interval to5 minutes, 10 minutes or 15 minutes. If you select[None], switch off automatic chapter markingaltogether with the [None] setting.Disc SettingsDisc FormatIf you load a completely blank disc, the recorder willinitialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode.The recording mode will always be Video mode.DVD-RW: The recorder initialize the disc to VRmode.DVD+R (DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu willappears. Select “Yes” then press ENTER.  DVD+RW: The recorder initialize the disc toDVD+RW mode.  Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below.1. Select [Disc Format] option then press B.2. Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.Format Disc menu appears.3. Use b/Bto select a desired mode (VR Mode orVideo Mode) then press ENTER.Confirm message will appear.For DVD+RWs, go to step 4.4. Use b/Bto select [OK] then press ENTER.It takes a few moments to initialize the disc.CautionIf you want to change the disc format, everythingrecorded on the disc will be erased.
24Disc Settings (Continued)FinalizeFinalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that thedisc can be played on a regular DVD player orcomputer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screenfor navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressingMENU/LIST or TITLE.CautionOnce you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R disc,you cannot edit or record anything else on that discexcept DVD+RW. However, you can record and edit aDVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option.1. Select [Finalize] option then press B.2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected.Finalize menu appears.3. Select [OK] then press ENTER.The recorder starts finalizing the disc.Note:How long finalization takes depends on the type ofdisc, how much is recorded on the disc, and thenumber of titles on the disc. DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes tofinalize.TipsIf you load a DVD-RW that has already beenfinalized, you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosingUnfinalize from the Finalize menu. After doing this,you can edit and re-record onto the disc.You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R disc.If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize isnot available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to[OFF].Disc LabelUse this to enter a name for the disc. This nameappears when you load the disc and when you displaydisc information on-screen.The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.For discs formatted on a different recorder, you willsee only a limited character set.1. Select [Disc Label] option then press B.2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected.Keyboard menu appears.To enter characters, see page 47.Disc ProtectWhen recording in DVD-RAM / DVD+RW / +R disc orVR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set to [ON] toprevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of thedisc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to makeedits, select [OFF].PBCPBC stands for Playback Control and refers to specialmenus and navigation features that are available onsome Video CDs.[ON] Video CDs are played according to the PBC, ifavailable.[OFF] Video CDs are played the same way as AudioCDs.
25Hookup andSettingsGeneral Explanation of On-Screen DisplayThis manual gives basic instructions for operating therecorder. Some DVDs require specific operation orallow only limited operation during playback. Whenthis occurs, the symbol  appears on the TV screen,indicating that the operation is not permitted by therecorder or is not available on the disc.Displaying Information While Watching TVDuring viewing the TV, press ENTER or DISPLAYto display/remove the information displayed on-screen.e.g., when DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted.Displaying Disc Information on-screenYou can display various information about the discloaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.2. Press DISPLAY once again to show variousplayback information.The items displayed differ depending on the disctype or playing status. 3. You can select an item by pressing v/Vandchange or select the setting by pressing b/B.For details about each item, see the pages inparentheses.[Title]: Current title (or track) number/totalnumber of titles (or tracks) (page 24)[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total numberof chapters (page 24)[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 26)[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEOonly) or audio channel (page 25)[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 25)[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles(page 25)[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 27)Note:If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screendisplay disappears.Indicates disc nameand format.Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsedtime progress bar.Indicates channel number, station name, andaudio signal (STEREO, MONO) received bythe tuner.Indicates current date and time.
26PlaybackGeneral Playback Features1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.  2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 16).3. To stop the playback, press STOP x.The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc(“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.4. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes automatically and unitturns off.Note:If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit code must beentered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “Rating”, on page 20).Buttons OperationsOPEN / CLOSE (Z)  Opens or closes the disc tray.PAUSE (X) During playback, press Xto pause playback.Press Xrepeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. Tip:You can advance or back up the picture frame-by-frame bypressing b/Brepeatedly during PAUSE mode. The picture frame-by-frame in reverse is not available forVideo CD.SKIP (./>) During playback, press SKIP (.or >) to go to the nextchapter/track or to return to the beginning of the currentchapter/track.Press SKIP .twice briefly to step back to the previouschapter/track.Tips:To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback, pressDISPLAY twice and press v/Vto select the chaptericon. Then, input the chapter number or use b/B.On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter thetrack number using the numbered buttons (0-9) duringplayback.SCAN (m/M) During playback, press SCAN (mor M) repeatedly toselect the required scan speed. HDD, DVD; 5 steps DivX; 4 steps Video CD, Audio CD; 3 stepsWhile the playback is paused, press SCAN (mor M)repeatedly to play in slow motion (4 steps).ZOOM During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to enlargethe video image.(x1 size →x2 size →x4 size →x1 size (normal size)You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvVbuttons.DiscsAll DiscsAll DiscsVCDDVD ALLHDDACDDivXVCDDVD ALLHDDWMAMP3ACDDivXVCDDVD ALLHDDDivXVCDDVD ALLHDD
27PlaybackGeneral Playback Features (Continued)Buttons OperationsREPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select adesired repeat mode.HDD (Title/Off), DVD (Chapter/Title/Off)VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off)Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off)MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off)Notes:On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in theSetup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 22.If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter(Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.A-B During playback, each press of A-B button to select point Aand point B and repeats a sequence from point A (Startingpoint) to point B (End point).Note:During HDD playback, you cannot select a sequence lessthan 5 seconds.TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appearson the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.DVD MENU The disc menu appears on the screen.SUBTITLE ( ) During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b/Brepeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.AUDIO ( ) Press AUDIO then press b/Brepeatedly to hear adifferent audio language or audio track.Note:Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTSsoundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS isselected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect thisrecorder to a DTS decoder via one of the digital outputs.See page 13 for connection details.Press AUDIO then press b/Brepeatedly during playbackto hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT orRIGHT).With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode and HDD thathave both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you canswitch among Main (L), Sub (R), or Main+sub (L+R).Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a differentaudio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT). I.SKIP Press I.SKIP repeatedly during playback to skip forward 15 seconds.In HDD playback or Timeshift mode, each press b/Bskips forward or reverse 5 minutes.DiscsDVD ALLHDDWMAMP3ACDDivXVCD+R-R+RWRAM-RWVideo-RWVRHDDDVDDivXDVDDVDDVDACDVCDDVD ALLHDDWMAMP3ACDVCDDVD ALLHDD
28If a menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading aDVD or Video CD which contains a menu.Use the b/B/v/Vbuttons to select thetitle/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER tostart playback.Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menuscreen.Use the number buttons to select the track you wantto view.Press RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen.Menu setting and the exact operating proceduresfor using the menu may differ depending on thedisc. Follow the instructions on the each menuscreen. You may also set PBC to [OFF] underSetup menu (see page 22).Moving to another TITLE When a disc has more than one title, you can move toanother title as follows:Press DISPLAY twice during playback then use v/Vto select the title icon. Then, press theappropriate numbered button (0-9) or b/Btoselect a title number.Time Search To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The timesearch box shows the elapsed playing time.2. Press v/Vto select the time clock icon and “0:00:00” appears.3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, andseconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press b/Btomove the under bar (_) to the wrong number. Thenenter the correct numbers.4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from theselected time.Marker SearchTo enter a Marker You can start playback from up to six memorizedpoints. To enter a marker, press MARKER at thedesired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears onthe TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to sixmarkers.To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The markersearch menu appears on the screen.2. Use b/B/v/Vto select a marked scene thatyou want to recall or clear.3. Press ENTER and playback starts from themarked scene. Or, press CLEAR and the markedscene is erased from the marker search menu.Camera Angle If the disc contains scenes recorded at differentcamera angles, you can change to a different cameraangle during playback.1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The On-ScreenDisplay appears on the TV screen.2. Use v/Vto select the Angle icon in the On-Screen Display.3. Use b/Bto select a desired angle.The number of the current angle appears on theTV screen.Tip:The ANGLE indicator will blink on the TV screen atscenes recorded at different angles to indicate thatangle switching is possible.DVDVCDDVD+R-R+RWRAM-RWVideo-RWVRHDDDivXDVD+R-R+RWRAM-RWVideo-RWVRHDDDivXDVD+R-R+RWRAM-RWVideo-RWVRHDDVCDDVDVCDDVD
29Playback3D Surround This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five ormore speakers normally required to listen to multi-channel audio from a home theater system. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The On-ScreenDisplay appears on the TV screen.2. Use v/Vto select the Sound icon in the On-Screen Display.3. Use b/Bto select “3D SUR”.To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select “NORM”.Last Condition Memory This recorder memorizes the user settings for the lastdisc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memoryeven if you remove the disc from the recorder orswitch off the recorder. If you load a disc that had itssettings memorized, the latest stop position isautomatically recalled.Notes:– Settings are stored in memory for use any time.– This recorder does not memorize settings of a discif you switch off the recorder before commencing toplay it.PIP (Picture in Picture) This function enables you to view the stored stationsin sub picture during playback.On and offPress PIP to switch on the sub picture, press thisbutton again to switch it off.Input mode selection for sub picturePress AV/INPUT to select the input mode for thesub picture. Each time this button is pressed, eachinput mode for the sub picture is displayed asshown below.Tuner →AV1→AV2Program selection for sub pictureUse PR/CH (+/-) to change the program when subpicture’s input is set to tuner. The selected programnumber is displayed on the TV screen. You canview the selected program by pressing STOP (x).Sub picture position changePress b/Brepeatedly until desired position isachieved. The sub picture moves clockwise or counterclockwise.Zoom Sub picturePress ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge the sub picture,the magnification level increases up to three steps.VCDDVD+R-R+RWRAM-RWVideo-RWVRHDDDVDDivXVCDDVD+R-R+RWRAM-RWVideo-RWVR
30Playing a DivX Movie FileThe recorder can play Divx files. Before playing DivXfiles, read “DivX file requirement” on right. Note:This recorder cannot play back the DivX file(s) in theMemory Card.1. Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option.2. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) thenpress ENTER.The Movie menu appears on the TV screen.3. Press v/Vto select a folder, and press ENTER.A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in afile list and want to return to the Folder list, use thev/Vbuttons on the remote to highlight  andpress ENTER.4. If you want to view a particular file, press v/Vtohighlight a file and press PLAY (N).You can use variable playback functions. Refer topages 24-27.5. Press STOP to stop the playback. The Moviemenu appears.Notice for displaying the DivX subtitleIf the subtitle does not display properly, please followthe steps below.1. Press PAUSE when the subtitle appears.2. Press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds.The language code will appear.3. Press b/Bto select another language code untilthe subtitle is displayed properly.4. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.Movie menu options1. Press v/Vto select a folder/file on the Moviemenu then press ENTER. Movie menu options appear.The menu options displayed differ depending onthe selected media. 2. Press v/V/b/Bto select an option, and pressENTER.[Play] Start playback the selected title.[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in thefolder appears[Delete] Deletes the file(s) or folder(s) from themedia.[Rename] Edits the file name.(page 33)[Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder ormedia.[Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder ormedia.DivX file requirementAvailable resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixelDivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divxPlayable DivX subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”, “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”, “.txt (Micro DVD format only)”Playable Codec format: “DIV3”, “MP43”, “DIVX”,“XVID”, “DX50”Playable Audio format: “AC3”, “PCM”, “MP2”,“MP3”, “WMA”Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET.DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total numberof files and folders)Notes on DivX formatIf the number of the screen frame is over 29.97frames per second, this unit may not operatenormally.If the video and audio structure of recorded file isnot interleaved, returns to the menu screen.If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit supportsonly 1-point of the record level.*GMC?GMC is the acronym for Global MotionCompensation. It is an encoding tool specified inMPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, likeDivX or Xvid, have this option.There are different levels of GMC encoding,usually called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.
31PlaybackPlaying an Audio CD or MP3/WMAfileThe recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files.Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audiofile requirement” on right.1. Press HOME.The HOME menu appears.2. Select [MUSIC] option.3. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audiotitle then press ENTER.The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.4. Use v/Vto select a track then press PLAY (N).Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer topages 24-27.Tips:Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information forthe MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is notpresent, [ID3-Tag: None] will appear. If youselect a folder, the number of subfolders andnumber of MP3/WMA files in the folder aredisplayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove theinformation screen.If you want to move to the upper directory, usethe v/Vto highlight and press ENTER.You also display HOME menu to select anothermedia by pressing HOME.5. To stop playback at any time, press STOP.Tip:You can create new folder. Select [New Album] optionon the Music-HDD or Music-Memory Card*1menuthen press ENTER. “NONAME##” folder is created.Audio CD and Music menu options1. Press v/Vto select a folder/file on the Audio CDor Music menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear.The menu options displayed differ depending onthe selected media. 2. Press v/V/b/Bto select an option, and pressENTER.[Play] Start playback the selected title.[Random] Start or stop random playback.[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in thefolder appears[Delete] Deletes the file(s) from the media.[Rename] Edits the file name. (page 33)[Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder ormedia. (page 34)[Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder ormedia. (page 34)[Program Add] Adds the track(s) to Program List.(page 30)Random1. Press v/Vto select a file then press ENTER.The menu options appear.2. Press v/Vto select [Random] option then pressENTER.The unit automatically begins random playbackand “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.3. To return to normal playback, select [Random]option again then press ENTER. Tip:By pressing SKIP >during Random playback, theunit selects another track and resumes Randomplayback.MP3/WMA audio file requirementFile extensions“.mp3”, “.wma”.Sampling frequency:within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)Bit rate: within:8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)CD-R Format:ISO 9660 and JOLIET.DVD±R/RW Format:ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)
32Program Playback with AudioCD and MP3/WMA fileProgram Playback enables you to make customplaylists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programscan contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256MP3/WMA files.1. Use v/Vto select a track/file (or folder) on theAudio CD or Music menu.You can select all MP3/WMA files and folders onthe Music menu by pressing CLEAR button. Tocancel the selections, press CLEAR again.Selecting multiple files/tracks (folders)1. Press MARKER.A check mark appears on the file/track orfolder. Press MARKER again to cancel themarked file/track or folder. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file/track(folders).2. Press ENTER.The options appear on the left side of the menu.3. Use v/Vto select the [Program Add] option thenpress ENTER.4. Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional tracks.Note:If you select a folder for Programmed Playback, alltracks/files in the folder are added to the Program List. 5. Use Bto move to the Program list.The programmed track you selected last ishighlighted on the program list.6. Use v/Vto select the track you want to startplaying.7. Press PLAY (N) to start.Playback stops after playing the last programmedtrack in the program list.8. To exit Program Playback and resume normalplayback, select a track on the List and pressPLAY (N).Tip:You can access or remove the Program List screen bypressing MENU/LIST.Program List menu options1. Press v/Vto select a track/file on the ProgramList then press ENTER. The menu options appear.2. Use v/Vto select an option then press ENTERto confirm your selection.[Play] Playback begins in the order in which youprogrammed the tracks from the selected track.[Delete] Deletes the track(s) from the ProgramList menu.[Move] Moves the track(s) to change theprogram order.[Save] Memorizes the program list. (HDD only)Repeat Programmed Tracks Press REPEAT to select the desired Repeat mode.[TRACK] Repeats the current track.[ALL] Repeats all tracks on the Program List.[OFF] Cancels Repeat mode (no display).Erasing a Track from the Program List1. Select the track you wish to erase from theProgram List. Use MARKER button to selectmultiple tracks.2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears3. Select [Delete] option then press ENTER.Changing Track Order in the Program List1. Select the track you wish to move on the ProgramList. Use MARKER button to select multiple tracks.2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears3. Select [Move] option then press ENTER.4. Use v/Vto move the yellow bar to the desiredlocation, then press ENTER.Save Your Program List (HDD only)This recorder memorizes the user program list thatyou have programmed. 1. Select a track on the Program List.The menu options appear.2. Select [Save] option then press ENTER.The Program List is saved in the HDD’sPROGRAM folder.
33PlaybackViewing a JPEG FileThe recorder can play JPEG files. Before playingJPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” onright.1. Press HOME.The HOME menu appears.2. Select [PHOTO] option.3. Select a media that contains JPEG file then pressENTER.The Photo menu appears on the TV screen.4. Use b/B/v/Vto select a file, then pressENTER.The menu options appear on the left side of themenu.Tips:If you want to move to the upper directory, use the v/Vto highlight and press ENTER.You can also display HOME menu to select anothermedia by pressing RETURN (O).5. Use v/Vto select [Full Screen] then pressENTER.The selected image is displayed in full screen.Depending upon the size and number of JPEGfiles, it could take a long time for the recorder toread the files. 6. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP.The Photo menu appears.Photo menu options1. Press v/Vto select a file on the [Photo List]menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear.The menu options displayed differ depending onthe selected media. You can select all files and folders on the menu bypressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections,press CLEAR again.Selecting multiple files (folders)1. Press MARKER.A check mark appears on the file or folder.Press MARKER again to cancel the marked fileor folder. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file (folders).2. Use v/Vto select an option then press ENTERto confirm your selection.[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in thefolder appears[Full Screen] Shows the selected file as fullscreen.[Delete] Deletes the selected file from the media. [Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu. [Rename] Edits the file name. (page 33) [Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder(album) or media. (page 34) [Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder ormedia. (page 34)Tip:You can create new folder in the HDD or MemoryCard*1. Select [New Album] option then press ENTER.“NONAME##” folder is created.Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menuduring viewing the full screen.Photo file requirementFile extensions“.jpg”Photo size: Less than 4MB recommendedCD-R Format:ISO 9660 and JOLIET.DVD±R/RW Format:ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)Notes on JPEG fileProgressive and lossless compression JPEG imagefiles are not supported.
34Skip ImagesWhile viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >)once to advance to the next file or return to theprevious file.Rotate ImagesUse v/Vwhile viewing a picture to flip the pictureclockwise or counterclockwise.View Slide Shows1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu(Refer to “Photo menu options” on page 31).2. Press ENTER.The Slide Show menu appears.3. Use b/B/v/Vto set the options.[Object] option: [Selected] Views slide show only selected files.Use the MARKER button to select multiple files.[All] Views slide show all files.[Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Slow], [Normal], or[Fast].4. Select the [Start] option then press ENTER to startthe Slide Show.5. Press STOP to stop the Slide Show and returns tothe Photo menu. To Pause the Slide Show1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause slide show.2. When you want to continue slide show, press PLAY (N).To listen to music while slide showsimultaneouslyYou can display photo files while listening toMP3/WMA music files recorded on HDD.1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu(Refer to “Photo menu options” on page 31).2. Press ENTER.The Slide Show menu appears.3. Select [Simultaneous Music play] option on theSlide Show menu4. Press ENTER.Simultaneous Music play menu appears.5. Press MARKER to select multiple files.Select [Select All] option to select all tracks thenpress ENTER.Select [Deselect All] option to deselect allselected tracks then press ENTER.Select [Cancel] option to exit this menu thenpress ENTER.6. Use b/B/v/Vto highlight [Start] option thenpress ENTER. 7. Press STOP to stop the Slide Show and return tothe Photo menu.
35PlaybackEditing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivXfileThese descriptions are MP3 file’s operation forexample, other kind’s files are operated same way.Notes:The MP3/WMA, and DivX files on the disc or HDDcannot be copied or moved to Memory Card.The DivX file(s) in the memory card is not available.Erasing a file(s)/folder(s) from the HDDor Memory Card*1You can erase MP3/WMA, JPEG or DivX file(s)/folder(s) on the HDD or Memory Card*1.1. Select a file you wish to erase on the menu.You can select all files and folders on the menu bypressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections,press CLEAR again.Selecting multiple files (folders)1. Press MARKER.A check mark appears on the file or folder.Press MARKER again to cancel the marked fileor folder. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file (folders).2. Press ENTER.The menu options appear on the menu.3. Select [Delete] option then press ENTER.The selected file(s) is deleted.Naming a file on the HDD or MemoryCard*1You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD or MemoryCard*1independently. Names can be up to 32characters long.1. Select a file you wish to rename on the menu.2. Press ENTER.The menu options appear on the menu.3. Select [Edit] option then press ENTER. Edit options appears.4. Select [Rename] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears.To enter characters, see page 47.
36Copying a file(s) to another media orfolderYou can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media orfolder.1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu.You can select all files and folders on the menu bypressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections,press CLEAR again.Selecting multiple files (folders)1. Press MARKER.A check mark appears on the file or folder.Press MARKER again to cancel the marked fileor folder. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file (folders).2. Press ENTER.The menu options appear on the menu.3. Select [Edit] option then press ENTER. Edit options appears.4. Select [Copy] option then press ENTER. Copy menu appears.5. You can select a album (folder) to copy.1. After selecting a media then press ENTER.The album (folder) list appears.2. Select a folder. Also, you can create new album (folder). Select[New Album] option on the Copy menu thenpress ENTER. “NONAME##” folder is created.6. Select [Copy] option then press ENTER to begincopying.Note:If a folder’s depth is more than 5 level, the copy is notavailable.Moving a file(s)You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to another media orfolder. After moving, the file(s)/folder(s) are deletedfrom the current location.1. Follow steps 1-3 as shown left.2. Press ENTER.The options appear on the left side of the menu.3. Select [Move] option then press ENTER. Move menu will appear.4. You can select a album (folder) to move.1. After selecting a media then press ENTER.The album (folder) list appears.2. Select a folder. Also, you can create new album (folder). Select[New Album] option on the Move menu thenpress ENTER. “NONAME##” folder is created.5. Select [Move] option then press ENTER to beginmoving.
37RecordingRecordingAbout DVD recordingNotes:This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R orCD-RW discs.Our company takes no responsibility for recordingfailure due to power outages, defective discs, ordamage to the Recorder.Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc canaffect playback and/or recording performance.Please take proper care of your discs.Disc types and recording formats, modes,and settingsThis recorder can play five different kinds of DVDdiscs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW and DVD+R discs. Thedisc format for DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs isalways “Video format”—the same as pre-recordedDVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, youcan play a DVD-R, DVD+R, or DVD+RW in a regularDVD player. The DVD-RAM disc format is VideoRecording (VR) format.By default, the DVD-RW disc format is VideoRecording (VR) format, though you can change this toVideo format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc willerase the contents of the disc.)The recording mode is closely related to the discformat. If the disc format is Video Recording format,then the recording mode is VR mode; if the discformat is Video mode, then the recording mode isVideo mode (except for DVD-Video, which is notrecordable, and so does not have a recording mode).Within the recording modes (which are fixed for themwhole disc) are the record settings. These can bechanged as required for each recording anddetermine the picture quality and how much space therecording will take up on the disc.About HDD recordingRecording to the internal hard disk drive (HDD) isbasically similar to recording to a VR mode DVD-RWdisc. You have the full choice of recording qualityoptions, including the manual mode, and of courseyou can record, erase and re-record as many times asyou like. The capacity of the hard disk drive meansthat you can store many hours of video on it, even inthe higher quality recording modes. To help youorganize the contents, the HDD is divided into tengenre. You can name and use these genres as youlike—for example, you might have a genre for movies,another for TV shows, and one for camcorderrecordings.Note:The maximum number of titles that can be recordedon the HDD is 255.Using the HDD allows you to record a maximum of12 hours continuously.Notes for recordingThe recording times shown are not exact becausethe recorder uses variable bit-rate videocompression. This means that the exact recordingtime will depend on the material being recorded.When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception ispoor or the picture contains interference, therecording times may be shorter.If you record still pictures or audio only, therecording time may be longer.The displayed times for recording and timeremaining may not always add up to exactly thelength of the disc.The recording time available may decrease if youheavily edit a disc.If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change therecording format (Video mode or VR mode) beforeyou record anything on the disc. See page 21 (DiscFormat) for how to do this.When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can keeprecording until the disc is full, or until you finalize thedisc. Before you start a recording session, checkthe amount of recording time left on the disc.When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode,recording time available will only increase if youerase the last title recorded on the disc.The Delete Title option in the Title List (Original)menu only hides the title, it does not actually erasethe title from the disc and increase the recordingtime available (except for the last recorded title on aDVD-RW disc in Video mode).Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RWdiscs.When using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will executethe Menu-making operation to update the new titleand editing when removing the disc from the recorderor turn off the recorder. So you must remove the discafter selecting the recorder’s operation mode to DVDmode.Recording time and picture qualityThere are four preset recording quality modes:XP – Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).SP –Default quality, sufficient for most applications,gives about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).LP – Slightly lower video quality, gives about 4 hourof recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).EP – Lowest video quality, gives about 6 hour ofrecording time on a DVD (4.7GB).You may see a fragmented picture during playingback the contents recorded in EP mode .
38TimeshiftDo not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If thetelephone rings while you are watching your favoritelive broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE”before answering the phone. The timeshift function willbe activated and the broadcast is then recorded forlater viewing.After the phone call or viewing interruption, press“PLAY” or “SCAN” to watch the program.Press “STOP” to return to the live broadcast. Timeshift (Pause, Live TV/Playback)OperationYou can store a program in the HDD storage cachetemporarily. Press TIMESHIFT while watching a TV program.The Progress Bar display appears on the screen asshown below. The Progress Bar changes to timeshifticon after 5 seconds.1. Indicates playback mode.2. Indicates current Timeshift position.3. Indicates Timeshift start time.4. Indicates Timeshift elapsed time.5. Indicates the time that is one hour from Timeshiftstart time.Tips:You can use trick play functions (Slow, Scan, etc.)during timeshift. Refer to Playback Operation onpages 24-27.You can edit the cached clip during Timeshift toretain the program on the HDD. Refer to ClipRecord on the right.Notes:There is not free space on the HDD, the oldesttimeshift section of the cache will be incrementallydeleted.If no button is pressed for 6 hours, the Timeshift willstop automatically.Marker Search in Timeshift modeYou can mark one in Timeshift mode. Press MARKERat the desired point during Timeshift.Press SEARCH to recall the marked scene.Clip Record You can edit during Timeshift to store the program onthe HDD (Hard Disk Drive).1. During Timeshift, use pause step, search andslow-motion to find the starting point.2. Press REC at the starting point of the section youwant to record.Progress of the edit is indicated in red on theProgress Bar.3. Use pause step, search and slow-motion to findthe ending point.4. Press REC at the ending point of the section youwant to record.Normal playback continues.5. Repeat steps 1 and 4 to make several ClipRecords of a program.6. Press STOP to stop Timeshift.Confirm message will appear.7. Use b /Bto select [Yes] then press ENTER. Or,press STOP again.The current broadcast is displayed on the screen.Notes:Selected sections are recorded on the HDD.If you want to stop Clip recording, press the STOPbutton. If you press POWER to stop Clip recording,the program may not be recorded on the HDD.Clip records cannot be made for sections lastingless than 5 seconds.Jump to Start or End during Timeshift1. Press ENTER during timeshift. The menu willappear.2. Press band playback starts from the verybeginning of the timeshift.Press Band jumps to the very end of the timeshiftthen goes to pause mode.To Exit the Timeshift1. Press STOP to exit Timeshift function.Confirm message will appear.2. Use b /Bto select [Yes] then press ENTER.The current broadcast is displayed on the screen.HDDHDDHDD34 512
39RecordingBasic Recording from a TVFollow the instructions below to record a TV program.Recording starts immediately and continues until thedisc is full or you stop the recording.Note:You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording.1. Press HOME.The HOME menu appears.2. Select [TV] option.3. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD] option then pressENTER.Also make sure that the TV input is set to thisrecorder.If you load a completely blank disc, the recordertakes a short while to initialize the disc.4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressingREC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP) 5. Use PR/CH (+/-) buttons to select the TV channelto record.Changing TV Audio ChannelYou can select the audio channel (language) to listenby pressing AUDIO during viewing TV program. Thecurrent audio channel is displayed on-screen.Stereo or mono broadcast: Stereo →Left →Right →MonoBilingual broadcast: Main →Sub →Main+SubFor TV recording with bilingual, set audio channelfrom the [TV Rec Audio] in sub-menu of the Setupmenu (see page 21).If the sound is of poor quality when set to Stereo,you can often improve it by changing to Mono (Leftor Right).6. Press REC (z) once.Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights inthe display window.) Recording continues until you press STOP (x)or the disc or HDD is full.To record for a fixed length of time, see InstantTimer Recording on right.7. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.To Pause the Recording1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause recording.2. When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X).To record one TV program whilewatching another1. Press TV/DVD to select the TV mode duringrecording. The TV indicator appears.2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.Instant Timer RecordingInstant Timer Recording allows you to make arecording easily of a preset length without using theprogram timer.1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recordingfrom a TV).2. Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the recordingtime length.Recording starts after the first press. Eachsubsequent press increases the recording timewithin free space (maximum 240 minutes).The recording time is displayed on the TV screen.At the end of the recording, the recorder will stoprecording and shut off.Checking the Recording TimePress REC (z) once to check the recording time. Therecalled setting will automatically return to the TVscreen for a moment.Also, remaining time of recording is shown in thedisplay window.To Extend the Recording TimeThe recording time can be extended anytime bypressing REC (z).Each subsequent press increases the recording timewithin free space (maximum 240 minutes).CautionIf the recorder is unplugged (or there is a powerfailure) while the recorder is recording, the recordingwill be lost.
40Timer RecordingThis recorder can be programmed to record up to 16programs within a period of 1 month. For unattendedrecording, the timer needs to know the channels to berecorded, the starting and ending time.Note:If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording,you must format the disc before starting timerrecording. (Refer to “Disc Format” on page 21.)1. Press TIMER REC.The Timer Record menu will appear.[Media] Choose a media to record (HDD orDVD).[PR] Choose a memorized program number, orone of the external inputs from which to record.(You cannot select DV input.)[Date] Choose a date up to 1 monthin advance.[Start Time] Set the start time.[End Time] Set the end time.[Repeat] Choose a desired repeat (Once, Daily (Monday - Friday), or Weekly).2. Enter the necessary information for your timerrecording(s).b /B (left/right) – move the cursor left/rightv /V (up/down) – change the setting at thecurrent cursor positionPress RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Recordmenu.Press ENTER after filling in all the programinformation.Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List.3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressingREC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP) 4. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized bythe recorder.To check the programming, the Timer Record Listwill appear.Check field’s “Rec. OK” on the Timer Record Listindicates that the timer recording is programmedcorrectly.5. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record List.6. Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVDrecording and press POWER to switch your unit toStandby. Notes:The timer indicator lights in the display windowwhen the recorder is in standby with the timeractive. (Nothing is displayed while the [Power SaveMode] is ON.)For TV recording with bilingual, set audio channelfrom the [TV Rec Audio] in sub-menu of the Setupmenu (see page 21).You must press POWER to stop the timer recording. If you set a timer recording to record to DVD butthere isn’t a recordable DVD loaded at the time ofthe recording, the Recovery Recording feature willautomatically record the program to the HDD foryou.
41Checking Timer RecordingDetailsProgramming can be checked whenever the recorderis 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 RecordingYou can clear a timer setting anytime before therecording actually starts.Use v/Vto select a program you want to erase onthe Timer Recorder List. If you want to erase the program, press CLEAR.Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressAfter a timer recording has started, you can stillcancel the program.Press POWER.Timer Recording TroubleshootingEven though the timer is set, the recorder will notrecord when:There is no disc loaded and there is not free spaceon the HDD.A non-recordable disc is loaded and there is notfree space on the HDD.[Disc Protect] option is set to [ON] in the Setupmenu and there is not free space on the HDD. (seepage 22).Power is turned on.There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+R, DVD+RW) recordedon the disc and there are already 255 titlesrecorded on the HDD.You cannot enter a timer program when:A recording is already underway.The time you’re trying to set has already passed.There are already 16 timer programs set.If two or more timer programs overlap:The earlier program takes priority.When the earlier program finishes, the laterprogram starts.If two programs are set to start at exactly the sametime, the program entered first takes priority.If the disc is damaged, the recording may notcomplete successfully. In this case even though theCheck field shows “Rec. OK”, it may not be.Recording from an ExternalInputRecording from External ComponentsYou can record from an external component, such asa camcorder or VCR, connected to any of therecorder’s external inputs.1. Make sure that the component you want to recordfrom is connected properly to the recorder. Seepage 14-15.2. Choose a media (TV HDD or TV DVD) to recordusing HOME menu. (see page 16).3. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the externalinput to record from.Tuner: Built-in tunerAV1: AV IN 1 mounted on back panel AV2: AV IN 2 (VIDEO, AUDIO (L/R), S-VIDEOIN) mounted on front panel DV: DV IN mounted on front panel 4. Select the recording mode as necessary bypressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, orEP)5. Press REC (z) once.Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights inthe display window.) Recording continues until you press STOP (x)or the disc is full.To record for a fixed length of time, see “InstantTimer Recording” on page 37.6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.Note:If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard,you will not be able to record it using this recorder.See Copyright on page 51 for more details.
42RecordingRecording from DV InputBefore DV dubbingYou can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to thisrecorder using a single DV cable for input and outputof audio, video, data and control signals.This recorder is only compatible with DV-format(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tunersand Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.You cannot connect more than one DV camcorderat a time to this recorder.You cannot control this recorder from externalequipment connected via the DV IN jack (includingtwo recorders).It may not always be possible to control theconnected camcorder via the DV IN jack.Digital camcorders can usually record audio asstereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereoaudio track. Set [DV Rec Audio] option to [Audio 1]or [Audio 2] as required (see page 21).Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or48kHz (not 44.1kHz).Picture disturbance on the recording may occur ifthe source component pauses playback or plays anunrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails inthe source component, or the DV cable becomesdisconnected.Recording from a Digital CamcorderYou can record from a digital camcorder connected tothe DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder.Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both thecamcorder and this recorder.Before recording, make sure that the audio input forthe DV IN jack is set up (see page 21).Tips:The source signal must be DVC-SD format.Some camcorders cannot be controlled using thisrecorder’s remote.If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable,you cannot control the second DVD from this one.You cannot control this unit remotely from acomponent connected to the DV IN jack.You cannot record date and time information from aDV cassette.1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected tothe front panel DV IN jack. See page 15.2. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD] option on the HOMEmenu then press ENTER. (see page 16).3. 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 Setup menu. See “DVRecording Audio” on page 21 for moreinformation.4. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.DV appears in the display window and on the TVscreen.5. Find the place on the camcorder tape that youwant to the recording to start from.For best results, pause playback at the point fromwhich you want to record.Depending on your camcorder, you can use thisrecorder’s remote to control the camcorderusing the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE functions.6. Press REC (z) once to start recording. Recording is automatically stopped if therecorder detects no signal.You can pause or stop the recording bypressing PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x).You cannot  control the camcorder from thisremote control during recording.In Video mode, the final frame of the recordingmay remain displayed on screen for a whileafter recording stops.For timer recording to work properly on thisrecorder, the digital camcorder must also beswitched on and in operating.TroubleshootingIf you cannot get a picture and/or audio through theDV IN jack, check the bullet points:Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.Try switching off the connected equipment thenswitch back on.Try switching the audio input.Note:Depending on the connected camcorder, you may notbe able to control it using the remote control suppliedwith this recorder.
43Simultaneous recording andplaybackPlayback another title during recordingPlayback and recording for both DVD and built in harddisk drive (HDD) are completely independent. Forexample, you can record to either the DVD or HDDsource and play back video from the other source at thesame time.1. Start recording.2. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.3. Use the v/V/b/Band ENTER buttons toselect a different media type that you want to playback.4. Start Playback. The recording will continue while playing back themedia from the other mode.Notes:You can’t use simultaneous playback andrecording while copying.You cannot edit programs during simultaneousrecording and playback.Time Slip You can play back the current title in recordingsimultaneously.1. Start HDD recording.2. Press PLAY (N).The playback starts and the recording will continuewhile playing back.You can use PAUSE (X) and SCAN (m/M)buttons for pause, scan, slow-motion duringplayback.3. Press STOP (x).The playback will stop then returns to the currentrecording position.Notes:Playback cannot be started until 15 secondsafter recording starts.This function does not work in DVD recordingmode.HDD
44EditingEditingTitle List and Chapter List MenuOverviewUsing the Title List menu you can edit video content.The editing features available in the Title List menudepend on whether you are editing video on DVD, orthe HDD, and whether you’re editing Original content,or a Playlist.There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs.You can directly edit the Original content of the disc,or you can create and edit a Playlist. The Playlistdoesn’t actually change any of the content on thedisc, but just controls how the content is played back.Editing material recorded on the HDD is similar toediting the Original content of a VR mode DVD-RW,with similar commands for erasing and naming titles,as well as fine control over the content of chapterswithin titles for DVD disc.Note:During recording, if you display the Title List menu forthe HDD, some of the titles may appear with a mark.These titles were recorded with a Line Input settingdifferent to the current setting of the recorder.During recording, these titles cannot be played.1. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.Playback should be stopped when you do this.You can also access it using HOME menu,select [MOVIE] option then select [HDD] or[DVD] option and press ENTER.When selecting titles, use the v/Vbuttons todisplay the previous/next page if there are morethan six titles.If you are editing a VR mode disc, pressMENU/LIST to switch between Original andPlaylist menu.On the left side of the screen are the menu options.The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of thetitles (or chapter) on the DVD or HDD. You canchange these thumbnails using the THUMBNAILbutton—see Changing Title Thumbnails on page 44.Press DISPLAY to display the information of selectedtitle on the Title List menu.After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List orChapter List menu, then press ENTER. The menuoptions appears on the left side of the menu. Use v/Vto select a option then press ENTER to confirmyour selection. 2. To exit the Title List menu, press RETURN (O)repeatedly.1. Menu options: To display menu option, select atitle or chapter then press ENTER. The optionsdisplayed differ depending on the disc type.[Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one(page 48, 49).[Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 46)[Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 46).[Divide] Divides a title into two (page 49).[Dubbing] Copies the title to another media. (page 52)[Full Play] Starts playback of the selected titleincluding the hidden chapters.[Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title orchapter. (page 50)[Move] Moves a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlistmenu to a position on the menu. (page 50)[Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter.The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RWcannot be play back.[Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist.(page 45)[Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing ordeleting of the title. (page 50)[Rename (Title Name)] Edits the title name. (page 47)[Search]- [Chapter]; Displays Chapter List of the Title.- [Time]; Search time for you want start pointof the title. (page 47)[Sort] Lists the programs on the Title List menu byDate, Title, or Category. (page 48)[Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.[Undo]/[Redo] Un-do/Re-do the last deletion/ action.(page 48)2. Indicates the record mode, free space, andelapsed time progress bar.3. Current media4. Currently selected title.5. Thumbnail6. Shows the selected title number and total numberof titles.7. Shows the title name, recorded date, andrecording length.123 4 5 6 7
45HDD, VR Mode: Original andPlaylist EditingTitles, Chapters and PartsTitles in the disc’s original content contain one ormore chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into thePlaylist, all the chapters within that title also appear. Inother words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly aschapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sectionsof Original or Playlist titles. From the Original andPlaylist menu you can add or delete parts. Adding achapter or title to the Playlist creates a new title madeup of a section (ie., chapter) of an Original title.Deleting a part removes part of a title from theOriginal or Playlist menu.CautionWhen editing using the Delete, Add and Movefunctions, the start and end frames may not beexactly as set in the start and end point display.During Playlist playback, you may notice amomentary pause between edits. This is not amalfunction.Is editing a DVD like editing a videotape?No. When you edit a video tape you need one videodeck to play the original tape and another to recordthe edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ ofwhat to play and when to play it. On playback, theRecorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’Throughout this manual, you will often see the wordsOriginal and Playlist to refer to the actual content andthe edited version.Original: content refers to what’s actually recordedon the disc.Playlist: content refers to the edited version of thedisc — how the Original content is to be played.Adding Chapter MarkersYou can create chapters within a title by insertingchapter marks at the desired points.Note:Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervalsautomatically. You can change this interval from theInitial Setup menu (see “Auto Chapter” on page 21).During recording or playing back, at the point youwant to start a new chapter, press CHP ADD.A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.Changing Title ThumbnailsEach title displayed in the Title List menu isrepresented by a thumbnail picture taken from thestart of that title or chapter.If you prefer, select a different still picture from withina title.Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayedpicture the one that appears in the Title List menu.The still picture that you choose appears in both theOriginal or Playlist menu.Tip:You can also change the thumbnail picture of the titleon the Chapter List menu. Select a chapter on theChapter List menu then press THUMBNAIL. Thethumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapteris changed.+R+RWRAM-RWVRHDD+R+RWRAM-RWVRHDDRAM-RWVR
46EditingMaking a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter tothe Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is putinto the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t needlater — see Deleting an Original or Playlisttitle/chapter on page 46).The title appears in the Playlist complete with thechapter markers that appear in the Original. However,if you add more chapter markers to the Original later,these are not automatically copied over into thePlaylist title.You can add up to 999 chapters to one disc . If youonly want to add a chapter of a title, use the Adding atitle/chapter to the Playlist on this page.1. Choose a title or chapter on the Title List-Originalmenu or Chapter List-Original menu to put into thePlaylist, then press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of themenu.2. Use v/Vto select [Playlist Add] option then pressENTER.3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER.The new title appears in the updated Playlist. Allchapters of the title are added to the Playlist.Adding Additional Title/Chaptersto the Playlist You can add an Original title or chapter to add to aPlaylist title even if it is already registered.1. Choose a title or chapter on the Title List-Originalmenu or Chapter List-Original menu to put into thePlaylist, then press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of thescreen.2. Use v/Vto select [Playlist Add] from menuoptions then press ENTER.3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is alreadyregistered to insert a title or chapter, then pressENTER.4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or chapteron the Playlist.You can view the added chapters on the ChapterList-Playlist menu.5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or MENU/LIST to goback to the Title List-Original menu.RAM-RWVRRAM-RWVR
47Deleting an Original or PlaylistTitle/ChapterWhen you erase a title or chapter from the Playlistmenu, you only remove it from the Playlist; thetitle/chapter remains in the Original menu.If you choose to delete a title or chapter from theOriginal (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter isactually deleted from the disc and the remaining timeavailable for recording increases. Titles/chaptersdeleted from the Original are also removed from thePlaylist.Note:It may not be possible to delete chapters that are lessthan 5 seconds long.1. Use b/B/v/Vto choose a chapter or title youwant to delete on the Title List or Chapter Listmenu then press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of thescreen.2. Select [Delete] option from the options on themenu.Example: Title List (HDD)3. Press ENTER to confirm.The confirm message for deleting will appear.4. Use b/Bto select [Yes] then press ENTER.The selected chapter or title is deleted.After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu isdisplayed.5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from themenu.6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.Notes:When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s nameis changed to ‘Deleted Title’.If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, thetitles are combined into one.When you are deleting a title or chapter, only thelast one on DVD+RW increases remaining recordingtime.Deleting a PartYou can delete a part which you do not want in thetitle.1. Use b/B/v/Vto choose a title you want todelete on the Title List menu then press ENTER.The options appears on the left side of the menu.2. Select [Delete Part] option then press ENTER.Title Edit (Delete Part) menu appears on the TVscreen.[Start Point] icon is highlighted.Example: Title Edit (Delete Part) (HDD)3. Starts playback and use pause step, search andslow-motion to find the starting point.4. Press ENTER at the starting point of the sectionyou want to delete. ‘End Point’ icon is highlighted.The part is indicated on the Progress Bar. 5. Use pause step, search and slow-motion to findthe ending point.6. Press ENTER at the ending point of the sectionyou want to delete.You can cancel the selected point, use v/Vtoselect [Cancel] icon then press ENTER.Tip:With HDD recordings, you can delete additional part.Select [Next Part] icon on the menu then pressENTER, then repeat steps 3-6.7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then pressENTER.The confirm message for deleting will appear.Use b/Bto select [Yes] then press ENTER.The selected part is deleted from the title and TitleList menu appears.Note:It may not be possible to delete parts that are lessthan 3 seconds long.RAM-RWVRHDD
48EditingNaming a TitleYou can name Original and Playlist titles independently.Names can be up to 32 characters long.1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title Listmenu, then press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of themenu.2. Use v/Vto select [Rename (Title Name)] optionthen press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears.3. Enter a name for the title. Use b/B/v/Vtoselect a character then press ENTER to confirmyour selection.Use MENU/LIST button to change keyboardtype.OK: Select to finish.Cancel: Cancels all entered characters.Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.Delete: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position.b /B:Moves cursor to left or right.Tip:Remote control buttons for entering a namePLAY (N): Inserts a space at the cursor position.X(PAUSE/STEP): Deletes the after character atthe cursor position.x(STOP), CLEAR: Deletes the previouscharacter at the cursor position../>:Moves cursor to left or right.Numbers (0-9): Enters the correspondingcharacter at the cursor position.Tip:You can add the genre only for HDD title name.4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the nameand return to the previous menu screen.5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.Notes:Names can be up to 32 characters long.For discs formatted on a different recorder, you willsee only a limited character set.When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RWdiscs, the entered name is displayed on the DVDplayer only after finalization.Time Search You can select start point of the title.1. Use b/B/v/Vto choose a title on the Title Listmenu then press ENTER.The options appears on the left side of the menu.2. Select [Time] option then press ENTER.[Time Search] menu appears on the TV screen.Example: Title List (DVD-VR)3. Use b/Bto find the point you want to start.The point increase 1 minute step.If you press and hold b/Bthen the point increase5 minute step.4. Press ENTER to start selected point.+R-R+RWRAM-RWVideo-RWVRCurrent pictureSelected timeStart timeSelected pointEnd time
49SortThis function allows you to access show listingsorganized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List-HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watcheasily.1. Choose any title on the Title List-HDD menu, thenpress ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of themenu.2. Use v/Vto select [Sort] option then press ENTER. Sort options appears.3. Use v/Vto select [Date], [Title] or [Category]option then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the sorted menu isdisplayed.Undoing/Redoing the LastDeletionIf you make a mistake while deleting, you can undo it.There is one level of undo (in other words, you canundo the last one deletion you made).Use v /Vto select [Undo] option then press ENTER. It doesn’t matter whether you are currently in themenu screen; the last deletion is undone.Notes:You can’t undo a recording.You can’t undo anything after ejecting the disc from therecorder or switching the recorder into standby mode.You can still undo a deletion even after exiting themenu display.Tip:You can redo the last undo action using the [Redo]option.Combining Two Titles Into OneUse this function to combine two adjacent Original-HDD titles into one.Notes:This function is not available if there is only onetitles within the HDD.If there are more than 60 titles on the HDD, youcannot combine the titles.1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select the first title ofthe two titles you want to combine then pressENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of thescreen.2. Select [Combine] option then press ENTER.3. Select the second title of the two titles you want tocombine then press ENTER.Confirm message appears.4. Use b/Bto select [Yes] then press ENTER.After pressing ENTER, the updated menu isdisplayed.HDDRAM-RWVRHDD
50EditingDivide One Titles Into TwoUse this command to split a title up into two new titles.1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want todivide then press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of thescreen.2. Select [Divide] option.Example: Title List (HDD)3. Press ENTER.Title Edit (Divide) menu appears. [Divide] option ishighlighted.4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion tofind the point you want to divide the title.5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at thepoint.To reset the point, select [Cancel] option thenpress ENTER. Repeat from step 3.6. Choose [Done] option then press ENTER to fix thedividing point.The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to 4 minutes to divide.Note:You cannot select dividing point less than 3 seconds.Combining Two Chapters IntoOneUse this function to combine two adjacent Playlist orOriginal chapters into one.Note:This function is not available if there is only onechapter within the title.1. On the Chapter List menu, select the secondchapter of the two chapters you want to combinethen press ENTERThe menu options appears on the left side of thescreen.2. Use v/Vto select [Combine] option.The combine indicator appears between the twochapters you want to combine.3. Press ENTER.RAM+R+RW-RWVR+RWHDDThe first title’sthumbnailCurrent pictureThe second title’sthumbnail
51Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order ofPlaylist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu.Note:This function is not available if there is only onechapter.1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.2. Press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of themenu.3. Use v/Vto select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.4. Use b/B/v/Vto choose the place you want tomove the chapter to then press ENTER.After pressing ENTER, the updated menu isdisplayed.Hide a Chapter/TitleYou can skip playing chapters or titles without deletingfrom the disc.1. Use vVbBto choose a chapter or title you wantto hide on the Title List or Chapter List menu, thenpress ENTER.Options appear on the left side of the screen.2. Select [Hide] option.Example: Title List (DVD+RW)3. Press ENTER to confirm.The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim.TipIf you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title Listor Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing[Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you areable to see the chapter or title.Protect a Title Use this function to protect against accidentalrecording, editing or deleting of the title.1. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.2. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to protectthen press ENTER.Options appear on the left side of the screen.3. Select [Protect] from the options.4. Press ENTER to confirm.The lock mark will appears on the title’s thumbnail.TipIf you select a title that has already been protected onthe Title List menu, you can ‘unprotect’ it by choosing[Protect] option from the Title List menu options. Afterdoing that, you can edit and delete the title.RAM-RWVR+R+RW+R+RWRAM-RWVR
52DubbingDubbingBefore DubbingUse the copying features of this recorder to:Back up important recordings stored on the HDD toa DVD.Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD toplay in another player.Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing.Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD.The simplest method of copying is to use the OneTouch Copy feature. Using this you can very simplycopy the title that’s currently playing from HDD toDVD, or the other way around.Note:If the title’s length is less than 5 seconds, the dubbingis not available. (from HDD to DVD)Restrictions on copyingSome video material is copy-once protected: Suchmaterial cannot be copied to HDD or DVD.You can identify copy-once protected material duringplayback by displaying disc information on-screen.What is ‘CPRM’?CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramblesystem) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’broadcast programs. CPRM stands for ContentProtection for Recordable Media.CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RWdiscs formatted in VR mode or DVD-RAM discs, andCPRM recordings can only be played on players thatare specifically compatible with CPRM.CopyrightRecording equipment should be used only for lawfulcopying and you are advised to check carefully whatis lawful copying in the area in which you aremaking a copy. Copying of copyright material suchas films or music is unlawful unless permitted by alegal exception or consented to by the rights owner. This product incorporates copyright protectiontechnology that is protected by method claims ofcertain U.S. patents and other intellectual propertyrights owned by Macrovision Corporation and otherrights owners. Use of this copyright protectiontechnology must be authorized by MacrovisionCorporation, and is intended for home and otherlimited viewing uses only, unless otherwiseauthorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverseengineering or disassembly is prohibited.CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALLHIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLYCOMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAYCAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THEPICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCANPICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDEDTHAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TOTHE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IFTHERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TVSET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525pDVD/HDD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OURCUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.Fast copying (Maximum 12x)Copying between DVD and HDD is a completelydigital process and therefore involves no loss ofquality in the audio or video. This means that you cantransfer back and forth without having to worry aboutthe quality getting worse with each copy ‘generation’.It also means that copying can be carried out at themaximum speed possible.When copying from HDD to DVD, the speed ofcopying depends on the recording mode and the kindof DVD disc you’re using.Minimum fast copying timesThe table below shows the minimum HDD to DVDcopying time for 2 hours of video recorded with SPmode.Disc Disc Copying TimeType Speed (Record Speed)DVD-R / DVD+R 16x 6.5 min. (12x)DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+RW 8x 8 min. (8x)DVD+R DL 8x 13 min. (4x)DVD-RW 6x 12 min. (6x)DVD-RAM 5x 11.5 min. (5x)DVD-R / DVD+R 4x 13 min. (4x)DVD-RW / DVD+RWDVD-RAM 3x 17 min (3x)DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD+R DL 2.4x 21 min. (2.4x)DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD-RAM 2x 25 min. (2x)Notes:All times in the above table are approximate.Actual copy speed varies with the part of the discbeing recorded.There may be cases where even 4x/6x/8x/16xcompatible discs do not copy at full speed. Fast copying may not be possible when using discinitialized on another recorder.
53Dubbing from HDD to DVD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you wantto dub then press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of thescreen.2. Use v/Vto select [Dubbing] option then pressENTER.Dubbing menu appears.3. Use b/Bto select record mode (XP, SP, LP, EP,or Fast), then press V.‘Start’ icon is highlighted.Fast: See page 51 for more information on Fastcopying.4. When [Start] icon is highlighted, press ENTER.Dubbing starts.5. To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).Notes:The recording time of [Fast] mode could be varieddepending on data size of source.Stopping dubbing in [Fast] mode partway throughwill cancel the recording and any data recorded upto that point will be lost. If the remaining space on the disc is insufficient, the[Fast] mode is not available.The [Fast] mode is not available for edited HDD titleand Clip Recording title.Dubbing from DVD to HDD1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want todub then press ENTER.Menu options appears on the left side of thescreen.2. Use v/Vto select [Dubbing] option then pressENTER.Dubbing menu appears.3. Use b/Bto select record mode (XP, SP, LP, EP,or Fast), then press V.‘Start’ icon is highlighted.Fast: Only available when copying VR mode discto HDD. (See page 51 for more information onFast copying.)4. When [Start] icon is highlighted, press ENTER.Dubbing starts.5. To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).Notes:Depending on the conditions of the recordingequipment or the disc itself, the dubbing may not becapable.Stopping dubbing in [Fast] mode partway throughwill cancel the recording and any data recorded upto that point will be lost. The recording time of [Fast] mode can take up to 19minutes.The [Fast] mode is not available for edited title onthe DVD-RW with VR recording mode.
54DubbingOne Touch Copy (HDD to DVD)The One Touch Copy feature copies the currentlyplaying title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title iscopied, regardless of where in the title you startcopying. The recorder copies at the maximum speedpossible.For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that arecordable DVD disc is loaded.During HDD playback, press DUBBING to copy thecurrent title to DVD.The on-screen display indicates that the title is beingcopied. Playback continues while copying.You cannot use the One Touch Copy function tocopy a title if any part of the title is copy-onceprotected.One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD)One Touch Copy from DVD to HDD copies a singletitle to the HDD in real time. When you start copying, playback jumps back to the start of the title, then continues through to the end of the title, whenrecording automatically stops. The copy will be madein the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP) that iscurrently set.During DVD playback, press DUBBING to copy thecurrent title to HDD.Playback starts again from the beginning of thecurrent title. The on-screen display indicates that thetitle is being copied.Notes:Video CD cannot be copied to HDD.The copying stops when then recorder detects abadly scratched or copy protected part.If some part of the title being copied is copy-protected, copying will start, but the copy-protectedportions will not be copied.During Playlist title’s playback, One Touch Copy isnot available.Tip:To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).
55ReferenceAdditional InformationOverwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previouslyrecorded title, follow these steps. This feature is notavailable for DVD+Rs, that always record at the endof the Disc.1. Select input source you want to record (TVchannel, AV1-2, DV). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.3. Use vVbBto choose a title you want tooverwrite.4. Press REC (z) to start overwrite recording.Overwrite recording starts from the start point ofthe title.5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording.The new title is created and updated menu isdisplayed.Notes:This function is not available for a protected title. If the overwrite is longer than the recordinglength of the current title, the next title isoverwritten. But if next title is protected, theoverwriting stops at the starting point of thetitle.If the selected title’s recording length is less than 10seconds, the next title is overwritten. But if the nexttitle is protected, overwriting stops.Viewing Title List menu displayed onother DVD Recorders or Players You can view the Title List menu displayed on theother DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RWor DVD+R discs. 1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.2. Press TITLE in play or stop mode.Title List menu will appear as shown below.TipYou can remove the Title List menu by pressingSTOP (x).3. To play back a title, select the title you want thenpress ENTER or PLAY (N).Playing Your Recordings on Other DVDPlayers (Finalizing a Disc)Most regular DVD players can play finalized discsrecorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R orDVD+RWs. A small number of players can also playDVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not.Check the manual that came with the other player tocheck what formats of discs it will play.Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in placeso that the disc can be played on a regular DVDplayer or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screenfor navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed bypressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to “Finalize”on page 22.Notes:Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVDplayers.The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc iscompatible on regular DVD players only afterfinalization.Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not compatible on regular DVD players. (Hide, chaptercombine, added chapter mark, etc.)How long finalization takes depends on the type ofdisc, how much is recorded on the disc, and thenumber of titles on the disc. DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes tofinalize.+R+RW+RW
56ReferenceArea CodeAfghanistan AFArgentina ARAustralia AUAustria ATBelgium BEBhutan BTBolivia BOBrazil BRCambodia KHCanada CAChile CLChina CNColombia COCongo CGCosta Rica CRCroatia HRCzech Republic CZDenmark DKEcuador ECEgypt EGEl Salvador SVArea CodeEthiopia ETFiji FJFinland FIFrance FRGermany DEGreat Britain GBGreece GRGreenland GLHeard and McDonald IslandsHMHungary HUIndia INIndonesia IDIsrael ILItaly ITJamaica JMJapan JPKenya KEKuwait KWLibya LYLuxembourg LUArea CodeMalaysia MYMaldives MVMexico MXMonaco MCMongolia MNMorocco MANepal NPNetherlands NLNetherlands Antilles ANNew Zealand NZNigeria NGNorway NOOman OMPakistan PKPanama PAParaguay PYPhilippines PHPoland PLPortugal PTRomania RORussian Federation RUArea CodeSaudi Arabia SASenegal SNSingapore SGSlovak Republic SKSlovenia SISouth Africa ZASouth Korea KRSpain ESSri Lanka LKSweden SESwitzerland CHThailand THTurkey TRUganda UGUkraine UAUnited States USUruguay UYUzbekistan UZVietnam VNZimbabwe ZWArea Codes Choose an area code from this list.Language CodeAbkhazian 6566Afar 6565Afrikaans 6570Albanian 8381Ameharic 6577Arabic 6582Armenian 7289Assamese 6583Aymara 6588Azerbaijani 6590Bashkir 6665Basque 6985Bengali; Bangla 6678Bhutani 6890Bihari 6672Breton 6682Bulgarian 6671Burmese 7789Byelorussian 6669Cambodian 7577Catalan 6765Chinese 9072Corsican 6779Croatian 7282Czech 6783Danish 6865Dutch 7876English 6978Esperanto 6979Estonian 6984Faroese 7079Language CodeFiji 7074Finnish 7073French 7082Frisian 7089Galician 7176Georgian 7565German 6869Greek 6976Greenlandic 7576Guarani 7178Gujarati 7185Hausa 7265Hebrew 7387Hindi 7273Hungarian 7285Icelandic 7383Indonesian 7378Interlingua 7365Irish 7165Italian 7384Japanese 7465Javanese 7487Kannada 7578Kashmiri 7583Kazakh 7575Kirghiz 7589Korean 7579Kurdish 7585Laothian 7679Latin 7665Latvian, Lettish 7686Language CodeLingala 7678Lithuanian 7684Macedonian 7775Malagasy 7771Malay 7783Malayalam 7776Maltese 7784Maori 7773Marathi 7782Moldavian 7779Mongolian 7778Nauru 7865Nepali 7869Norwegian 7879Oriya 7982Panjabi 8065Pashto, Pushto 8083Persian 7065Polish 8076Portuguese 8084Quechua 8185Rhaeto-Romance 8277Rumanian 8279Russian 8285Samoan 8377Sanskrit 8365Scots Gaelic 7168Serbian 8382Serbo-Croatian 8372Shona 8378Sindhi 8368Language CodeSinghalese 8373Slovak 8375Slovenian 8376Somali 8379Spanish 6983Sudanese 8385Swahili 8387Swedish 8386Tagalog 8476Tajik 8471Tamil 8465Tatar 8484Telugu 8469Thai 8472Tibetan 6679Tigrinya 8473Tonga 8479Turkish 8482Turkmen 8475Twi 8487Ukrainian 8575Urdu 8582Uzbek 8590Vietnamese 8673Volapük 8679Welsh 6789Wolof 8779Xhosa 8872Yiddish 7473Yoruba 8979Zulu 9085Language CodesUse this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
57Controlling Your TV with theSupplied Remote ControlYou can control the sound level, input source, andpower switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote.You can control your TV using the buttons below.By pressing You canPOWER Turn the TV on or off.AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other inputsources.PR/CH +/– Scans up or down through memorized channels.VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV.MUTE Temporarily turns TV sound OFF, press again to restore.Controlling other TVs with the remoteYou can control the sound level, input source, andpower switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV islisted in the table below, set the appropriatemanufacturer code.1. While holding down TV POWER button, press thenumber buttons to select the manufacturer codefor your TV (see the table below).2. Release TV POWER button.Code numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try enteringthem one at a time until you find the one that workswith your TV.Manufacturer Code NumberLG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2Zenith 1, 3, 4Samsung 6, 7Sony 8, 9Hitachi 4Notes:Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may notfunction on the TV, even after entering the correctmanufacturer code.If you enter a new code number, the code numberpreviously entered will be erased.When you replace the batteries of the remote, thecode number you have set may be reset to thedefault setting. Set the appropriate code numberagain.TV ControlButtons
58ReferenceCauseThe power cord is disconnected.TV/DVD mode for the recorder is setto TV.The TV is not set to receive recordersignal output.The video cable is not connectedsecurely.The connected TV power is turned off.The equipment connected with theaudio cable is not set to receiverecorder signal output.The audio cables are not connectedsecurely.The power of the equipment connectedwith 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 theguide.The disc is dirty.The Rating level is set.The video signal from the externalcomponent is copy-protected.Those channels are not stored in therecorder.Aerial or cables are loose.Camcorder is off.The recorder’s source is incorrect.SolutionPlug the power cord into the walloutlet securely.Press TV/DVD on the remote controlrepeatedly to choose DVD mode. TVindicator disappears in the display window.Select the appropriate video input modeon the TV so the picture from therecorder appears on the TV screen.Connect the video cable securely. Turn on the TV. Select the correct input mode on theaudio receiver so you can listen to thesound from the recorder.Connect the audio cable securely.Turn on the equipment connectedwith the audio cable.Replace it with new one.Clean the disc.Insert a disc. (Check that the discindicator in the display window is lit.) Insert a playable disc. (Check the disctype, color system, and regional code.)Place the disc with the playback sidedown.Place the disc on the disc traycorrectly inside the guide.Clean the disc.Cancel the Rating function or changethe rating level.You cannot connect via this recorder.Connect the component directly toyour TV.Restore channels. See “Program Edit”on page 17. Tighten connections or replace cable.Turn camcorder on and operate properly.Use AV/INPUT to select input channel(AV1, AV2, DV, etc.)TroubleshootingCheck the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.SymptomNo power.No picture.No sound.The playback picture ispoor.The recorder does notstart playback.The picture from theexternal input isdistortedSome channels areskipped over whenusing PR/CH (+/-).The picture or sound ofbroadcasting channel isweak or missing.Camcorder image is notshown.Camcorder image viaA/V input or DV IN torecorder is not shownon TV screen.
59SymptomCannot play a discrecorded using thisrecorder on anotherplayer.Cannot record or didnot record successfully.Timer recording is notpossible.Stereo Audio Recordand/or Playback is notpresent.The remote controldoes not work properly.CauseThe disc was recorded in Video mode.Some players will not play even afinalized disc recorded in Video mode.The disc was recorded in VR mode,Discs recorded with copy-once materialcannot be played on other players.The remaining blank space on thedisc is insufficient.The source you are trying to record iscopy protected.When setting the recording channel, thechannel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.When recording to a Video mode disc,programs that are copy-onceprotected cannot be recorded.Clock in recorder is not set to correcttime.Timer has been programmed incorrectly.Timer record indicator light does notappear after programming timer.TV is not Stereo-compatible.Broadcast program is not in stereoformat.The recorder A/V Out jacks are notconnected to TV A/V In jacks.The recorder Audio/Video Out is notselected for viewing at the TV.The recorder’s TV audio channel isset to mono.The remote control is not pointed atthe remote sensor of the recorder.The remote control is too far from therecorder.There is an obstacle in the path of theremote control and the recorder.The batteries in the remote controlare exhausted.SolutionFinalize the disc. (page 22)No solution.The other player must be RWcompatible in order to play it.No solution.Use another disc.You cannot record the source.Select the channel on the recorder’sbuilt-in TV tuner.Use a VR mode formatted disc forcopy-once material.Set clock to correct time. See “AutoClock Set” or “Manual Clock Set” onpage 18.Reprogram Timer. See “TimerRecording” on page 38.Reprogram Timer.No solution.No solution.Make A/V connections. Stereo is available only via A/V output from therecorder.Select AUX or A/V source as TVinput.Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.See “Changing TV audio channel” onpage 37.Point the remote control at the remotesensor of the recorder.Operate the remote control within 7 m.Remove the obstacle.Replace the batteries with new ones.Resetting the recorderIf you observe any of the following symptoms...The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turnon or off.The front panel display is not working.The recorder is not operating normally....you can reset the recorder as follows:Press and hold the POWER button for at least fiveseconds. This will force the unit to power off thenturn the unit back on.Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds,and then plug it in again.
60ReferenceSpecificationsGeneralPower requirements AC 120V, 60 HzPower consumption 35W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without footMass (approx.) 4.1 kgOperating temperature 5˚C to 35˚COperating humidity 5 % to 90 %Television system NTSC color systemRecording format NTSCRecordingRecording format DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEORecordable media HDD (250GB), DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer), DVD-RAMRecordable time DVD (4.7GB): Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode)DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx. 3 hour (XP mode), 3 hours 40 minutes (SP mode), 7 hours 10 minutes (LP mode), 10 hours 30 minutes (EP mode)HDD (250GB): Approx. 66 hours 30 minutes (XP mode), 129 hours (SP mode), 239 hours (LP mode), 356 hours (EP mode)Video recording formatSampling frequency 27MHzCompression format MPEG 2 (VBR support)Audio recording formatSampling frequency 48kHzCompression format Dolby DigitalPlaybackFrequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHzDVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHzSignal-to-noise ratio More than 100 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% (AUDIO OUT connector)Dynamic range More than 95 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)InputsAERIAL IN Aerial input, 75 ohmsVIDEO IN 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2AUDIO IN 2.0 Vrms more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2S-VIDEO IN (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 ΩDV IN 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)OutputsVIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 ΩCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2HDMI video/audio output  19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1Audio output (optical audio) 3 V (p-p), 75 Ω, Optical connector x 1Audio output (analog audio) 2.0 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1Accessory:Video cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Audio cable (L, R)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1RF Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.P/NO:3834RD00???

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