LG Electronics USA 9QKE40660 DVD Recorder / Video Cassette Recorder User Manual RC297H M EVNT
LG Electronics USA DVD Recorder / Video Cassette Recorder RC297H M EVNT
manual
RC297H-M_NA1ULLB
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.
DVD RECORDER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: RC797T
Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral trian-
gle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION:
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila-
tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from over heating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.
CAUTION: CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED
AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
CAUTION:
This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized
service center.
Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in haz-
ardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appli-
ance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check
the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose
or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power
cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are danger-
ous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or
fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if
its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord
replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized
servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets,
and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord
plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is
easily accessible.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this prod-
uct’s compliance is:
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Phone: 1-201-816-2000.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating
and use instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be adhered
to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For exam-
ple: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laun-
dry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and other areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq-
uid cleaners.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over- heating. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in instal-
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions have been adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. D
o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-
ing
type plug has two blades and a third ground-
ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/product combina-
tion to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel.
Servicing is required when the product
has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
product, the product has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S
MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in elec-
tric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the follow-
ing procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
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INTRODUCTION
About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .7
Recommendable recordable DVD discs . . . . .7
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .9
What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .9
Card useable on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
HOOKUP AND SETTINGS
Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . .14
Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections to Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .18
Initial Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . .23
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
General Explanation of On-Screen Display .26
Displaying Information While Watching TV . .26
Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .26
PLAYBACK
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
VCR Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
DVD Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30
Special Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files
. . . .33
Viewing a JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
RECORDING
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . .39
Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Recording from External Components . . . . .41
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
EDITING
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .43
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .44
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .49
Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Viewing Title List menu displayed on other
DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD
Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
REFERENCE
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied
Universal Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Area Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-55
Reset the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57
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To ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future
reference.
About the Symbol Display
“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation
and indicates that the function is not permitted by this
unit or specific media.
Symbol Used in this Manual
Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-
tures.
Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task
easier.
A section whose title has one of the following sym-
bols are applicable only to those discs represented
by the symbol.
All DVD discs listed below.
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD-RW with Video recording mode
DVD-RAM disc
DVD+RW disc
DVD-R disc
DVD+R (DL) disc
DVD-Video disc
Audio CDs
MP3 files
WMA files
JPEG files
VHS Tape
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on
the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
VCR
JPEG
WMA
MP3
ACD
DVD
+R
-R
+RW
RAM
-RWVideo
-RWVR
DVD ALL
Introduction
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after mov-
ing it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave
it for two or three hours without operating it. If you
use this product in such a situation, it may damage
discs/tapes and internal parts.
HOOKUP AND
SETTINGS
PLAYBACK
RECORDINGEDITTING
REFERENCE
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Recordable and Playable Discs
DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable)
DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the
same Disc.
[VR mode]
Recordings can be extensively edited
Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)
[Video mode]
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.
DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
DVD-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 on the
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 (DVD+ ReWritable)
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the
same Disc.
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)
The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.
Recordings can be edited the title/chapter
DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any
more.
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added
chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
DVD+R DL (DVD + Recordable; Double Layer)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or edit it any
more.
Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up to 8.5GB
of video on a single DVD+R DL disc.
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added
chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
Recommended recordable DVD discs
DVD-R
Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)
That’s (8x, 16x)
SONY (16x)
-
-
DVD+R
Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)
Ricoh (8x, 16x)
SONY (16x)
-
-
DVD-RW
Mitsubishi (4x)
Verbatim (4x)
JVC (4x)
Victor (4x)
Maxell (4x)
DVD+RW
Mitsubishi (4x)
SONY (2.4x)
Verbatim (2.4x)
Ricoh (2.4X, 4x)
-
DVD+R DL
Mitsubishi (2.4x)
Maxell (2.4x)
-
-
-
DVD-RAM
Fujifilm (2x)
Mitsubishi (3x)
-
-
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INTRODUCTION
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Playable Discs
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased
CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files.
Notes:
• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some
CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
• Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW)
may not be playable.
• DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD
Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s
lens.
• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are
cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc.
(Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)
• This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal
playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different
types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain
pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.
• Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from
the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought
from the copyright owner.
Regional Code
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as
the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
Notes on Regional Codes
• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number
must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.
• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message “Check Regional Code”
appears on the TV screen.
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Restrictions on video recording
• You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video
discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording
will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.
• Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc
with CPRM (see below).
What is ‘CPRM’?
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast
programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.
This Recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you
cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs format-
ted in VR mode or DVD-RAM discs, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically
compatible with CPRM.
Copyright
• Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is
lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or
music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Notice for Progressive Scan Use
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPAT-
IBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE
OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH
THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING
YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
INTRODUCTION
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Recording time and picture
quality
There are five 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
hour of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).
EP – Lowest video quality, gives about 6 hour of
recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
You may see a fragmented picture during playing
back the contents recorded in EP mode .
MLP – The longest recording time with video quali-
ty of EP mode, gives you about 11 hours of record-
ing time on a DVD (4.7GB).
Note:
You may see a fragmented picture during playing
back the contents recorded in EP or MLP mode.
Using an USB Memory Stick
This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG files con-
tained in the USB Memory Stick.
Inserting/Removing the USB Memory
Stick
Inserting the USB Memory Stick
Insert straight-in until it fits into place.
Removing the USB Memory Stick
Withdraw the USB Memory Stick carefully.
Note:
Keep the USB Memory Stick out of reach of chil-
dren. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediate-
ly.
This unit supports only USB Flash Memory with
FAT16 or FAT36 format.
Do not extract the USB Memory Stick in operat-
ing (play, move, etc.).
Compatible USB Memory Stick
1. USB Memory Stick which require additional pro-
gram installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.
2. USB Flash Drive: USB Memory Stick that support
USB1.1.
Using the USB Memory Stick
1. Insert an USB Memory Stick.
2. Press HOME on the remote control.
3. Select [MUSIC] or [PHOTO] option.
4. Select [USB] then press ENTER.
Details for the options are on page 19.
5. Press RETURN (O) to exit the MUSIC or
PHOTO List menu before extracting the USB
Memory Stick.
Notes:
The USB Memory Stick option in the HOME
menu is not selectable if the unit is in VCR
mode.
For details on each operation item, refer to relevant
pages.
About the Remote Control
Operation Range
Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of
the remote sensor.
Battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear
of the Remote Control, and insert two
(R03/AAA) size batteries with 3and
#aligned correctly.
Do not mix old and new batteries and never
mix different types of batteries such as stan-
dard, alkaline, etc.
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aDisc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
bZDVD
Opens or closes the disc tray.
cCassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
dZVCR
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
e11 POWER
Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.
fN/ X(PLAY / PAUSE)
Starts playback.
Pause playback or recording temporarily,
press again to exit pause mode.
gx(STOP)
Stops playback
hz(REC)
Starts recording.
Press repeatedly to set the recording time.
iCH (v/V)
Scans up or down through memorized
channels.
jDUBBING
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).
Lights when the Recorder is dubbing.
kDisplay window
Shows the current status of the Recorder.
Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck.
The DVD deck is selected.
Lights when recorder is in playing mode
or flashes when search mode.
The VCR deck is selected.
Indicates when the recorder is in timer
recording or a timer recording is
programmed.
A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.
The recorder is recording.
Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)
Indicates that TV mode is active.
Indicates total playing time,
elapsed time, remaining time
or current deck status
(Playback, Pause, etc).
lRemote Sensor
Point the recorder Remote Control here.
mDVD/VCR
Toggles control between the DVD deck and the
VCR deck.
nRES.
Sets the HDMI’s output resolution to 1080i,
720p, 480p or 480i formats for your TV or
Monitor.
oUSB Port
Connect an USB Memory Stick.
pDV IN
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.
qVIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
TV
PM
REC
VCR
DVD
Front Panel
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a
POWER (1)
Turns Recorder ON and OFF.
DVD
Select the Recorder’s function mode to
DVD.
VCR
Select the Recorder’s function mode to
VCR.
EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
- Opens and closes the disc tray.
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
0-9 numerical buttons
-Selects numbered options in a menu.
- Inputs channel numbers.
DASH (-)
Enters a channel number for multiple
program channels such as 2-1, 2-2,
etc.
INPUT
Changes the input to use for recording
(Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).
TV Control Buttons
See page 51.
b
BACKWARD / FORWARD
(m/M)
-
DVD: Search backward or forward.
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape
during the STOP mode, for fast
reverse/ forward picture search.
SKIP (./ >)
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter or track or
go to previous chapter or track.
PAUSE/STEP (X)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily.
Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
c
HOME : Accesses or removes the
HOME menu.
CH/TRK (vv/VV)
Selects a channel. Adjusts manually
the tape’s picture onscreen.
FAV CH (bb/BB)
Tunes to your surf channels or to scan
the guide.
DISC MENU/LIST
Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title
List or Playlist menu.
bBvV(left/right/up/down)
Selects menu options.
ENTER ()
Confirms menu selections.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
Displays information of current status.
RETURN (O)
Removes the menu.
d
AUDIO
Selects an audio language or an audio
channel.
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP)
Skips 30 seconds forward during
playback.
zREC
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to
set the recording time.
REC MODE
Selects the recording mode:
- DVD : SP, LP, EP or XP.
- VCR : SP or SLP.
DUBBING
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to
DVD).
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
PLAY MODE
Selects play mode.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Title List
menu.
CHP. ADD
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/
recording.
TV/VCR
To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.
TIME SHIFT
To play the title being recorded
and also currently being recorded
appears as PIP.
CLEAR
Removes a mark on the Marker
Search menu.
Remote Control
a
b
c
d
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aANTENNA IN
Connect the antenna to this terminal.
bIR TRANSMITTER
cOPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
dCOMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT-
PUT (Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
eVIDEO INPUT /AUDIO INPUT (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR,
Camcorder).
fHDMI OUT
HDMI output providing a high quality interface
for digital audio and video.
gAC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
hANTENNA OUT
Connect to a TV with ANTENNA coaxial inputs
iCOAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
jS-VIDEO OUTPUT
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
k
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio
inputs.
lVIDEO OUTPUT /AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
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Rear Panel
Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause
permanent damage to the unit.
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Depending on your TV and other equipment
there are various ways you can connect the
recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your
TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as
necessary for additional connection informa-
tion.
Notes:
•Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV
and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
•Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the
phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The
DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection
system.
•The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. Position the units
away from each other or turn off the unit after removing
the disc.
Connecting an
Connecting an Antenna
Antenna
or Cable TV
or Cable TV
aaAntenna:
Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and
identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm
coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked
ANT. IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is
flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna
adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the
ANT. IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the
Recorder.
bbCable TV:
If your cable connection has no converter or
descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and
attach it to the ANT. IN jack on the Recorder.
If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from
the wall jack to the IN connector on the converter,
and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the
converter to the ANT. IN on your Recorder. This cable
hookup permits both TV and Recorder operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH
3 or 4).
2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable
output channel. (Example: CH3)
3. Select a channel using the cable converter.
Notes:
•With this connection, you cannot record one program
while viewing another.
•If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not
necessary to do Auto Channel Set.
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Rear of Recorder
Antenna Antenna
OR OR
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Connections to your TV
Connections to your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your TV.
RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF OUT jack on the Recorder to the
antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm
Coaxial Cable (R).
How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel
1. When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold
CH (V/v) on the front panel for more than five
seconds. [RF03] or [RF04] appears in the display
window.
2. Press CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel
(RF03 or RF04).
3. Tune the TV to this channel.
Video connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the
video in jack on the TV using the video cable
supplied (V).
Note:
If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to
VIDEO.
S-Video connection
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to
the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional S-
Video cable (S).
Component Video / Progressive Scan
connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s
progressive scan output for the highest video resolu-
tion possible.
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the correspon-
ding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr
cable (C).
Notes:
• Set the resolution to 480p or 720p using RESOLUTION
or RES. button for progressive signal.
• Progressive Scan does not work with the RF,
Audio/Video or S-Video connections.
• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format,
the picture will appear scrambled.
• If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEO OUT,
S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connec-
tions are not available.
Audio connection
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the
Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV
using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2).
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Rear of Recorder
A1V
Rear of TV
Rear of TV
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO INPUT
L
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AUDIO INPUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT
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HDMI connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it
to this recorder using a HDMI cable.
1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the recorder to
the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or moni-
tor (H).
2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s
Owner’s manual).
Notes:
•When you use the HDMI connection, the audio’s
sampling frequency is outputted only with 48KHz
even if you select [96KHz].
•This recorder does not perform internal (2 chan-
nel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy
DTS multi channel surround, you must connect
this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via
one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.
•No sound will be outputted from HDMI cable if
the [Dolby Digital] or [MPEG] option is not set
to [PCM] on the Setup menu (See page 22).
•The arrow on the cable connector body should
face up for correct alignment with the connector
on the recorder.
•If there is noise or lines on the screen, please
check the HDMI cable.
•Not all HDCP-compatible
Tip :
When you use HDMI connection, you can change the
resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI
output using RESOLUTION or RES. button.
Caution
Changing the resolution when the recorder is con-
nected with HDMI connector may result in malfunc-
tions. To solve the problem, turn off the recorder and
then turn it on again.
About HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports
both video and audio on a single digital connection
for use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other
AV devices.
HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of
HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP is
used to protect digital content transmitted and
received.
HDMI has the capability to support standard,
enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to
multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features
include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of
up to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead
of several cables and connectors), and communica-
tion between the AV source and AV devices such as
DTVs.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.
Additional Information for HDMI
•When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the followings:
- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this
recorder. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device
and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch
on this recorder.
- The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit.
- The connected device is compatible with
720(1440)x480i or 720x480 progressive video
input.
•Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work
with this recorder.
- It’s impossible copy protected-DVD title’s play-
back in non-HDCP devices.
•For best performance, directly connect the HDMI
output to an HDMI input on your TV. If connecting
to some device other than a TV or monitor, such
as a home theater receiver with an HDMI input,
check the following to make sure the HDMI signal
will be received correctly:
- Check the operating instructions of the con-
nected device to make sure that the HDMI
input of the device complies with HDMI-HDCP
specifications.
- Check that the HDMI setup menu of any non-
display device is set to “pass-through” so that
HDMI signals received are not changed in any
way (such as changing the video or audio for-
mat).
HDMI
HDMI compatible TV
H
(Type A)
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Connection to an
Connection to an Amplifier
Amplifier
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro
Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or
DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the Recorder to the
audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiv-
er, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) sup-
plied.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan-
nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv-
er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby
Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the cor-
responding in jack on your amplifier. Use an
optional digital (OPTICAL O, coaxial X) audio
cable.
2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital
output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 22).
Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2,
Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual
and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio
stream is selected.
Notes:
•
If the audio format of the digital output does not match the
capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a
strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connec-
tion can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped
with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
• To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-
screen display, press AUDIO.
• This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)
decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi
channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a
DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digi-
tal audio outputs.
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R
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AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
Amplifier (Receiver)
Rear of Recorder
AX
O
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Accessory
Accessory Audio/V
Audio/Video (A/V)
ideo (A/V)
Connections to
Connections to Recorder
Recorder
Connect the AV IN 1 or AV 2 IN jacks on the
Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces-
sory component, using the optional audio/video
cables. (Refer to page 41 for [Recording from
External Components].)
Note:
If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel,
the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.
Connecting a Digital
Connecting a Digital
Camcorder
Camcorder
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV
in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front
panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.
Note:
This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS
video decks.
Rear of Recorder Front of Recorder
DV Digital Camcorder
Front of Recorder
DV
IN/OUT
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Initial Setup W
Initial Setup Wizard
izard
After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn
on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the
Language, Channels and Clock step-by-step until the
setup is complete.
1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup
menu and information display then press ENTER.
2. Check your antenna connections.
Press Bto move next step.
3. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B.
TV is for over-the-air antenna reception.
CATV is for cable subscribers.
4. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.
You can skip the analog channel scanning by
pressing B.
4. Enter the necessary information for year, date and
time.
b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the
previous or next column.
v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the
current cursor position.
Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
5. Press ENTER to exit the menu.
Note:
You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the
[Factory Set] in the setup menu.(see page 22).
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SETTINGS
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Using the Home Menu
Using the Home Menu
From the Home Menu screen you can access all the
Media for playback and recording of the recorder.
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
2. Use b / B to select the desired main option.
3. Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then
press ENTER to confirm your selection.
4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.
SETUP
•Setup Start: Displays Setup menu.
TV
•Auto Scan : Displays [Auto Channel Set] menu.
(See page 21)
•Ch. Edit : Displays [CH. Add/Del] menu.
(See page 21)
•Timer Record : Displays [Timer Record] menu.
(See page 38)
Movie
•VCR: Plays back Video tape.
•DISC:
- Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc
(page 43)
- Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 29-30).
Photo (See page 34)
•DISC: Displays [Photo] menu for disc.
•USB: Displays Photo List menu for USB Memory
Stick.
Music (See page 33)
•DISC: Displays Music (or Audio CD) menu for
disc.
•USB: Displays Photo List menu for USB Memory
Stick.
SPECIAL
•Dubbing : Displays [Dubbing] menu.
•Disc Manager : Displays Disc Setup menu.
•Rec. Mode : Displays Record Mode setup menu.
•DV Input : Displays DV Input mode.
Initial Settings
Initial Settings
In this menu system, there are several ways to cus-
tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of
three levels to set up the options, but some require
greater depth for the variety of settings.
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
2. Select [SETUP] > [Setup Start] and press
ENTER.
3. Use v / V to select the desired option.
4. While the desired item is selected, press Bto
move to the second level.
5. Use v / V to select the second desired option.
6. Press Bto move to the third level.
7. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press
ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps.
8. Press RETURN (O) or HOME to exit the Setup
menu.
Note:
Press bto go back to the previous level.
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General Settings
General Settings
Auto Channel Set
This recorder is equipped with a frequency
synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 88 ana-
log channels and 150 digital channels.
1. Select the [Auto Channel Set] option then press
B.
2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or
CATV) option.
TV is for over-the-air antenna reception.
CATV is for cable subscribers.
3. Press Bto highlight [Start] icon.
4. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.
The tuner will automatically cycle through all
available channels in the area and place them in
the tuner’s memory.
Note:
After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete,
make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV
or CATV) on tuning band, follow step 2 as shown pre-
vious (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct
Tuning Band (TV or CATV).
Program Edit
You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, etc.).
1. Select the [Program Edit] option then press B.
2. Use v/ Vto select the [Edit] option then press
ENTER.
The Program List menu appears.
3. Use b / B/ v / Vto select a channel number
then press ENTER.
4. Use v/ Vto select an option then press ENTER.
[Add] Adds a channel manually.
[Delete] Deletes a channel from channel list.
[Skip On/Off] (for digital channel only)
Set the program to the skipped program.
[Favorite On/Off] Set the program to favorite
channel.
[MFT Adjust] (for analog channel only)
To obtain a clearer picture, tune the MFT
option.
5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Program
List menu.
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SETTINGS
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Clock Set
You can set the clock.
1. Select the [Clock Set] option then B.
2. Enter the necessary information for year, date
and time.
b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the
previous or next column.
v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the
current cursor position.
3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
TV Aspect
4:3 Letter Box:
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
4:3 Pan Scan:
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 Wide:
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Power Save Mode
Set Power Save Mode to [ON] to place your
Recorder into an economic power save mode.
Factory Set
You can reset the Recorder to its original factory
settings.
1. Select the [Factory Set] option.
2. Press Bto select [SET] then press ENTER.
3. Select [OK] and press ENTER.
4. Follow the Initial Setup Wizard on page 19.
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Language Settings
Language Settings
Display Menu
Select a language for the Setup menu and
information display.
Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle
[Original] : Refers to the original language in
which the disc was recorded.
[Others] : To select another language, press
number buttons then ENTER to enter the
corresponding 4-digit number according to the
language code list in the reference chapter (see
page 52). If you enter the wrong language code,
press CLEAR.
[OFF] (for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.
DTV Caption
Digital channels sometimes provide caption, often in a
different language. You can set a default caption lan-
guage with this setting. If you select [
Off], DTV
Caption is not displayed.
Note:
DTV caption will appear only if provided by the broad-
caster.
Tips:
If available, you can also select a subtitle language
while viewing digital TV viewing, press SUBTITLE
repeatedly.
If subtitles are available, the DTV subtitle icon ( )
appears on the program information display to indi-
cate that you can select one of those subtitle
options with the SUBTITLE button.
DTV Caption Style
Selects the font type for captions.
[Set by program] Default font type provided by a
broadcaster is shown when captions appear.
[Custom] Customized text is shown when captions
appear. Use [DTV Caption Option] to customize the
font type.
DTV Caption Option
Selects DTV Captions appearance menu options
when [DTV Caption Style] is selected in [Custom].
Style: Selects the font style for captions.
Size: Selects the font size for captions.
Color: Selects the font color for captions.
Opacity: Selects the font opacity for captions.
Solid: The text is solid (without any transparency).
Flash: The text blinks twice a second.
Translucent: The text is translucent.
Transparent: The text is transparent (In this case,
whatever the color is, the color does not affect the
captions display).
BG (Background) Color: Selects the background
color for captions.
Bg. (Background) Opacity: Selects the back-
ground opacity for captions.
Solid: The text background color is solid (without
any transparency).
Flash: The text background color blinks twice a
second.
Translucent: The text background color is translu-
cent.
Transparent: The text background color is transpar-
ent (In this case, whatever the background color is,
the color does not affect the captions.).
Edge Color: Selects the edge color for captions.
Edge Type: Selects the edge type for captions.
None: The text has no edge.
Raised: The text is raised.
Depressed: The text is depressed.
Uniform: The text has a uniform edge.
Left Shadow: The text has a left-shadow edge.
Right Shadow: The text has a right-shadow edge.
DTV Audio
Digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio
tracks, often in a different language. You can set a
default audio language with this setting.
Tip:
If provided by the broadcaster, you can also select a
different audio language while viewing digital TV by
pressing AUDIO repeatedly.
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SETTINGS
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Audio Settings
Audio Settings
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the
type of audio system you use.
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG
[Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the
DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an
amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital,
DTS or MPEG decoder.
[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when
connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifi-
er. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will
be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM
audio.
[OFF] (for DTS): If you select [OFF], the DTS
signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
Sampling Freq. (Frequency)
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of han-
dling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice
is made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz
signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.
If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96
kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is
made, this unit passes each type of signal through
without any further processing.
Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify
its capabilities.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s
soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presen-
tation possible, thanks to digital audio technology.
However, you may wish to compress the dynamic
range of the audio output (the difference between the
loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows
you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without los-
ing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.
Lock (Parental Control)
Lock (Parental Control)
Settings
Settings
Rating
Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their
content. Not all discs are rated.
1. Select [Rating] option then press B.
2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code
features, you must input the 4-digit security code
you created.
If you have not yet entered a security code you are
prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code. Enter it
again to verify. If you make a mistake press
CLEAR.
3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v/Vbuttons.
[1]-[8] : Rating one (1) has the most restrictions
and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
[No Limit] : If you select [No Limit], parental
control is not active and the disc plays in full.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection,
then press HOME to exit the menu.
5. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to activate parental
control.
Note:
If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the
same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are
not played unless an alternate scene is available on the
disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower
one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You
must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in
order to play the disc.
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Set Password
You can enter or change password.
1. 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.
Input it again to verify.
3. Press HOME to exit the menu.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password you can clear it using the
following steps:
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
2. Select [SETUP] > [Setup Start] and press
ENTER.
3. Input the 6-digit number [210499]. The message
appears, select [OK] then press ENTER. The
security code is cleared.
4. Enter a new code as described above.
Area Code
Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to
rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the
reference chapter (see page 52).
1. Select [Area Code] option then press B.
2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating].
3. Select the first character using v/Vbuttons.
4. Shift the cursor using Bbuttons and select the
second character using v/ Vbuttons.
5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code
selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.
Recording Settings
Recording Settings
Disc Record Mode
You can set the picture quality for recording;
XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low
Quality), EP (Extend Quality), MLP (Maximum Long
Play).
1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press
B.
2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode
(XP, SP, LP or EP).
3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then
press HOME to exit the menu.
VCR Record Mode
You can set the picture quality for VCR recording;
SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play).
DV Record Audio
You need to set this if you have a camcorder using
32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV
IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo
tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shoot-
ing; the other is for overdubbing after shooting.
On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded
while shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the
overdubbed sound is used.
Auto Chapter
During recording, chapter markers are added auto-
matically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to
5 minutes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chap-
ter marking, select [None].
AV Control
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AV Control Option
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HOOKUP AND
SETTINGS
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Disc Settings
Disc Settings
Initialize
If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will
initialize the disc.
• DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode.
The recording mode will always be Video mode.
• DVD-RW: The Initialize menu will appear. Select [VR
Mode] or [Video Mode] then press ENTER.
• DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu
will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER.
Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW/
DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below.
1. Select the [Initialize] option then press B.
[Start] icon is highlighted.
2. Press ENTER.
•In case of DVD-RW, use b / B to select a
desired Disc Initialize Mode (VR Mode or Video
Mode) then press ENTER.
•In case of DVD+RW/DVD-RAM, use b / B to
select [OK], and press ENTER.
It takes a few moments to format the disc.
Caution
If you want to change the disc format, everything
recorded on the disc will be erased.
Finalize
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the
disc can be played on a regular DVD player or com-
puter equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen
for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing
DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE.
Caution
Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R (DL)
disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that
disc except DVD+RW. However, you can record and
edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option.
1. Select the [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.
Notes:
• Finalization can take up to 3-4 minutes or more depend-
ing on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the
disc, and the number of titles on the disc.
• DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to finalize.
Tips:
• If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized,
you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosing [Unfinalize] from the
Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and re-
record onto the disc.
• You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R (DL) disc.
• If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not
available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].
Disc Label
Use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the
disc. This name appears when you load the disc and
when you display disc information on-screen.
• The Disc label can be up to 32 characters long.
• For discs formatted on a different Recorder, you
will see only a limited character set.
1. Select the [Disc Label] option then press B.
[Edit] icon is highlighted.
2. Press ENTER.
Keyboard menu appears.
To enter characters, see page 47.
Disc Protect
Depending on the type of disc you are using, Disc
Protect allows you to preserve your recordings in a
variety of ways:
• DVD+RW : Prevents editing, erasing, or overwrit-
ing of existing recordings. Allows regular record-
ing.
• DVD+R : Prevents editing or erasing of existing
recordings. Allows regular recording.
• DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RAM : Prevents
editing, erasing, and regular recording.
Notes:
• Disc Protect is not compatible with DVD-RW discs in
Video mode or DVD-R discs.
• If you need to unlock a disc to make edits, select [OFF].
AutoPlay
When you load a DVD with AutoPlay turned on, the
Recorder will bypass the Disc menu and trailers and
start playing the movie automatically.
Set [AutoPlay] to [ON] or [OFF].
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General Explanation of
General Explanation of
On-Screen Display
On-Screen Display
Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only
limited operation during playback. When this occurs,
is displayed, action prohibited or not available.
Displaying Information While
Watching TV
During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/
remove the information displayed on-screen.
(Extended Text Message Icon):
Indicates that there is an Extended Text Message
available to provide detailed descriptions of the pro-
gram (see page 25).
(DTV Subtitle Icon)
Indicates that the current program contains the subti-
tle.
Wide Icon
Indicates that the current program is shown in wide
picture format.
(Teletext Icon):
Indicates that there is a Telext available (see page
25).
Displaying Disc Information
on-screen
You can display various information about the disc or
tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed
using the menu.
1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.
Example: DVD-RW in VR mode
2. Press DISPLAY once again to show various
playback information.
The items displayed differ depending on the disc
type or playing status.
3. You can select an item by pressing v/ Vand
change or select the setting by pressing b/ B.
For details about each item, see the pages in
parentheses.
•[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total
number of titles (or tracks) (page 29)
•[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total
number of chapters (page 29)
•[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 31)
•[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD
VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 30)
•[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 29)
•[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles
(page 31)
•[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 31)
Note:
If no button is pressed for 7 seconds, the on-screen display
disappears.
Indicates channel number, station name,
and audio signal by the tuner.
Indicates program title, start time,
end time, etc. Details are below.
(Digital channel only)
Indicates current date and time.
Indicates audio language.
Indicates the disc format,
free space, and elapsed
time progress bar.
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Playing a T
Playing a Tape
ape
1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck.
2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.
• If the unit is powered off, it will power on
automatically when the tape is loaded.
• If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel
display window, press POWER once.
3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.
• If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the
unit starts playback automatically.
4. Press STOP (x)to stop playback.
• If the tape reaches the end before you press
STOP (x) the Recorder automatically stops,
rewinds and ejects the tape.
Note:
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
• This Recorder can play back S-VHS recorded
tapes, however, it cannot make recordings using
S-VHS format tapes.
• SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi
Playback.
Playing a DVD
Playing a DVD
1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck.
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray.
Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the
playback side down.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray.
Playback starts automatically. If playback does
not start, press PLAY (N) or Starts playback
using HOME menu.
3. To stop the playback, press STOP x.
The unit records the stopped point, depending on
the disc. “
X
x” appears on the screen briefly.
Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the
scene point). If you press STOP xagain 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 unit turns off.
Note:
If parental control is set and the disc is not within the rating
settings you must input the password.
(See [Rating] on page 23).
PLAYBACK
Playback
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VCR Playback Options
Buttons Operations
EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
PAUSE (X) Pause playback.
Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.
• After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect
the tape and video heads.
FORWARD (M) Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape.
In Pause mode, starts slow motion playback.
• After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and
video heads
• After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to protect the
tape and video heads.
BACKWARD (m) Scan backward. In Stop mode, rewinds the tape.
• After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and
video heads.
CLEAR Resets the current tape counter position to 0:00:00. To automatically goto tape counter
position 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is in Stop mode.
TRACK (v+ / V-) Manually reduces noise on the screen during tape playback. Tracking is set
automatically when a tape is inserted.
AUDIO Sets tape audio to HIFI, LEFT, RIGHT or NORMAL.
Use b/B buttons to select tape audio you want.
I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward
30 seconds (maximum 120 seconds).
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DVD Playback Features
Buttons Operations
OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray.
PAUSE (X) Pause playback.
Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.
You can also use b/ Bto step backward and forward
while in Pause mode.
BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M)
During playback, press repeatedly to select the required
scan speed.
- DVD; 5 steps,
- Audio CD; 3 steps
In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD
(M) for slow motion playback (4 steps).
SKIP (./ >) During playback, press SKIP (>or .)to go to the
next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the
current chapter/track.
Press SKIP .twice briefly to step back to the previous
chapter/track.
•To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback,
press DISPLAY twice and press v/Vto select the
chapter icon. Then, input the chapter number or use
b/B.
•On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the
track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during
playback.
ZOOM Enlarge the video image.
(x1 size →x2 size →x4 size →x1 size (normal size))
You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV
buttons.
TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears
on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.
DISC MENU/LIST The disc menu appears on the screen.
SUBTITLE ( ) During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b/ B
repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.
I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward
30 seconds.
PLAYBACK
Discs
All Discs
All Discs
DVD ALL
DVD
DVD
DVD
DVD ALL
WMA
MP3ACDDVD ALL
DVD ALL
ACDDVD ALL
DVD ALL
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DVD Playback Features (Continued)
Buttons Operations
PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback.
[A-] : Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B
(End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your
chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins.
[CHAPTER] : Repeats the current chapter.
[TITLE] : Repeats the current title.
[ALL] : Repeats the all titles/tracks.
[TRACK] : Repeats the current track.
[RANDOM] : Random playback
[Folder] : Repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.
[OFF] : Does not play repeatedly.
•If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter
(Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.
•By pressing SKIP (>) during Random playback, the
Recorder selects another title (track) and resumes
Random playback.
AUDIO ( ) Press AUDIO then press b/ Brepeatedly to hear a
different audio language or audio track.
Note:
Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS sound-
tracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is
selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this
recorder to a DTS decoder via one of the digital outputs.
See page 17 for connection details.
Press AUDIO then press b/ Brepeatedly during playback
to hear a different audio channel.
With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both
a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can switch
between Main (L), Bilingual (R), or a mix of both (Main +
Bilingual) by pressing AUDIO.
Discs
WMAMP3
+R-R+RW
RAM-RWVideo
-RWVR
DVD
DVD ALL
WMAMP3
Karaoke DVD
WMAMP3ACD
-RWVR
ACD
Karaoke DVDDVD ALL
DVD ALL
Karaoke DVD
ACDDVD ALL
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Special Playback Options
Special Playback Options
If a menu screen is displayed
In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.
Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter
you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press
TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu
screen.
Time Search
To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:
1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The time
search box shows the elapsed playing time.
2. Press v/Vto select the time clock icon and
[-:--:--] appears.
3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes,
and seconds from left to right. If you enter the
wrong numbers, press b
/
Bto move the under
bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the
correct numbers.
4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the
selected time.
Marker Search
To enter a Marker
You can start playback from up to six memorized
points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the
desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears
on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to six
markers.
To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene
1. During disc playback, press SEARCH.
The marker search menu appears on the screen.
2. Use b/B/v/V to select a marker scene that you
want to recall or clear.
3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the
marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR and use b/ B
to select [OK] then press ENTER to delete
marked scene from the list.
4. To remove the Marker Search menu,
press RETURN (O).
Camera Angle
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different
camera angles, you can change to a different camera
angle during playback. Press DISPLAY then select
the Angle icon during playback. Use b/ Bto select a
desired angle. Note that the number of the current
angle appears on the display.
Tip:
The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when
alternate angles are available.
3D Surround
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which
simulates multi-channel audio playback from two
conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or
more speakers normally required to listen to multi-
channel audio from a home theater system.
1. Press DISPLAY twice then use v/ Vto select the
sound icon. Then, use b/ Bto select [3D SUR.].
2. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select
[NORMAL].
Last Scene Memory
This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last
disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memo-
ry even if you remove the disc from the Recorder or
switch off the Recorder. If you load a disc that has
the scene memorized, the scene is automatically
recalled.
Notes:
• Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
• This Recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if
you switch off the Recorder before commencing to play
it.
• Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is
erased once a different DVD title is played.
DVD
DVD ALL
DVD
DVD ALL
DVD ALL
DVD
DVD
PLAYBACK
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Playing an
Playing an Audio CD or
Audio CD or
MP3/WMA
MP3/WMA files
files
The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA
files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA
audio file requirement] on right.
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
2. Select [Music] > [DISC] or [MEMORY CARD] and
press ENTER.
The Audio CD or Music menu appears on the TV
screen.
Example) Audio CD Menu
3. Use v/Vto select a track or file
then press PLAY (N). Playback starts.
You can use variable playback functions. Refer to
pages 29-31.
4. To stop playback at any time, press STOP (x).
Tips:
• You can view TV channel or video input source by
pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the
Music menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.
• Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3
file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [MP3 ID3 tag
:None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of
subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder
are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the
information screen.
• On the Music menu, you can display the folders on the
disc. Use vVbBto select the “Folder” icon on the
Music menu then press ENTER twice.
• On CDs, DVDs or Memory Card with mixed content
(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can
select among the Music menu, Movie menu and Photo
menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.
• If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder
list, use the v/Vto highlight and press ENTER to
return to the previous menu screen.
Audio CD and Music menu options
1. Press v/Vto select a track/file or folder on the
Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER.
2. Use v/Vto select an option, then press ENTER.
•[Play] Start playback the selected track or file.
•[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the
folder appears.
•[Ramdom] Start or stop random playback.
•[Delete] Deletes the file(s) or folder(s) from the
Memory Card.
Random
1. Press v/Vto select a file then press ENTER.
The menu options appear.
2. Press v/Vto select [Random] option then press
ENTER.
The unit automatically begins random playback
and “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 play-
back, the unit selects another track and resumes
Random playback.
PLAYBACK
MP3/WMA audio file requirement
File 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)
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V
Viewing a JPEG files
iewing a JPEG files
This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG
recordings, read “About JPEG image files” on page
35.
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] or [MEMORY CARD] and
press ENTER.
3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press
ENTER.
2. Use v / V to select option and press ENTER.
Example: When you select a file.
3. Use v/ Vto select [Full Screen] then press
ENTER.
The selected image is displayed in full screen.
4. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP (x).
Notes:
• If the icon displays in the Photo menu, it means you
cannot see those JPEG files.
• You can view TV channel or video input source by
pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the
Photo menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.
• If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder
list, use the v/Vto highlight and press ENTER to
return to the previous menu screen.
• On CDs, DVDs or Memory Card with mixed content
(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can
select among the Music menu, Movie menu and Photo
menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.
Photo menu options
1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER.
The menu options appear.
2. Use v/ Vto select an option then press ENTER
to confirm your selection.
•[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the
folder appears.
•[Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full
screen.
•[Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.
•[Delete] Deletes the selected file(s) or folder(s)
from the Memory Card.
•[Copy] Copies the file(s) or folder to Memory
Card.
Tip:
You can create new folder in the Memory Card.
Select [New Album] option then press ENTER.
[NONAME##] folder is created.
Still picture
Use PAUSE/STEP (X) while showing a picture to
pause mode.
Skip Images
While viewing a picture, press SKIP (> or .)
once to advance to the next file or return to the
previous file.
Rotate Images
Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menu.
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View Slide Shows
1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Use b/ B/ v/ Vto set the options.
[Object] option:
• [Selected] Views slide show only selected
files.
• [All] Views slide show all files.
[Speed] option:
Sets the Slide Show speed to
[Normal], [Slow], or [Fast].
4. Select the [Start] option then press ENTER to
start the Slide Show.
5. Press STOP (x) to stop the Slide Show and
returns to the Photo menu.
Tips:
• Use the CLEAR button to select all files, or cancel all
marked files.
• Selecting multiple files
1. Press MARKER.
A check mark appears on the file. Press MARKER
again to cancel the marked file.
2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file.
PLAYBACK
Photo file requirement
File extensions
“.jpe”, “.jpeg”
Photo size:
Less than 4MB recommended
CD-R Format:
ISO 9660 and JOLIET.
DVD±R/RW Format:
ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
Maximum Files/Disc:
Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)
Notes on JPEG file
Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image
files are not supported.
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About DVD recording
About DVD recording
Notes:
• This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can
affect playback and/or recording performance.
Please take proper care of your discs.
• The company does not hold any responsibility to
compensate the contents which should have
been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g.
losses of business profit, or business intermis-
sion) that may arise from malfunction of this
recorder (not recording/editing as intended).
Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings
This recorder can play many different kinds of DVD
discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW,
DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL) and DVD-RAM discs.
The disc format for DVD-R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW
discs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-
recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once
finalized, you can play a DVD-R, DVD+R (DL), or
DVD+RW in a regular DVD player. The DVD-RAM
disc format is Video Recording (VR) format.
The DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording (VR)
format or Video format. You can change Recording
format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase
the contents of the disc.)
The recording mode is closely related to the disc for-
mat. If the disc format is Video Recording format,
then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc for-
mat is Video format, then the recording mode is
Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not
recordable, and so does not have a recording mode).
These can be changed as required for each record-
ing and determine the picture quality and how much
space the recording will take up on the disc.
Notes for recording
Notes for recording
• The recording times shown are not exact
because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video
compression. This means that the exact record-
ing time will depend on the material being record-
ed.
• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception
is poor or the picture contains interference, the
recording times may be shorter.
• If you record still pictures or audio only, the
recording time may be longer.
• The displayed times for recording and time
remaining may not always add up to exactly the
length of the disc.
• The recording time available may decrease if you
heavily edit a disc.
• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change
the recording format (Video mode or VR mode)
before you record anything on the disc. See page
24 (Initialize) for how to do this.
• When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can
keep recording until the disc is full, or until you
finalize the disc. Before you start a recording
session, check the amount of recording time left
on the disc.
• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode,
recording time available will only increase if you
erase 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
erase the title from the disc and increase the
recording time available (except for the last
recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode).
• Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RW
discs.
•
When using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will exe-
cute the Menu-making operation to update the new
title and editing when removing the disc from the
recorder.
Recording
INTRODUCTION
HOOKUP AND
SETTINGS
PLAYBACK
EDITTING
REFERENCE
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Basic Recording from a TV
Basic Recording from a TV
Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.
Recording starts immediately and continues until the
disc or tape is full or you stop the recording.
1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR
or DVD) for Recording and load a recordable disc
or tape. Also make sure that the TV input is set to
this recorder.
2. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
REC MODE repeatedly.
DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP.
VCR:
SP, SLP.
3. Select the TV channel to record.
4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel to record.
The table below shows what will be recorded on
the different settings for different types of broad-
cast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what
you’ll hear as it is recording.
If you set the audio channel to SAP, but there is
no SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio
(mono or stereo) will be recorded.
5. Press zREC once to start recording.
The REC indicator lights in the display window.
6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
Notes:
• The maximum numbers of DVD titles are as show
below;
- DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM : 99
- DVD+R(DL)/RW : 49
• If the Recorder is powered off during DVD recording, the
recording will not be saved.
Instant T
Instant Timer Recording
imer Recording
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a
recording easily of a preset length without using the
program timer.
1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording
from a TV).
2. Press zREC repeatedly to select the recording
time length. Recording starts after the first press.
DVD: Each subsequent press increases the
recording time by 10 minutes.
VCR: Each subsequent press increases the
recording time by 30 minutes (maximum
540 minutes). Please confirm the VHS tape
has enough remaining time to be recorded
before recording.
Checking the Recording Time
Press zREC or DISPLAY once to check the record-
ing time. The recalled setting will automatically return
to the TV screen for a moment.
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the dis-
play window.
To Extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by
pressing zREC.
Each subsequent press increases the recording time
by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).
To Pause the Recording
1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the recording.
2. When you want to continue recording, press
PAUSE/STEP (X) or zREC.
Notes:
• If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer
Recording, it will be canceled.
• The Recorder will automatically power off when the
Instant Timer Recording ends.
• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR Instant timer
recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.
TV Broadcast Selected Broadcast Audio Monitor
Audio
L Ch R Ch Audio
MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO
STEREO STEREO L R STEREO
Left L L Left
Right R R Right
MONO MONO MONO MONO
MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO
SAP SAP SAP SAP
STEREO STEREO L R STEREO
+SAP SAP SAP SAP SAP
MONO MONO MONO MONO
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Timer Recording
imer Recording
The Timer Recording function allows you to record up
to 8 programs within a period of one month.
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER.
3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER.
The Timer Record menu will appear.
• [Media] – Choose a media (DVD or VCR).
• [Ch.] – Choose a channel (2-69 or 1-125 for
antenna or cable channels respectively,
excluding skip channels), or one of the exter-
nal inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).
• [Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in
advance, or select a daily or weekly program.
• [Start Time] – Set the recording start time.
• [End Time] – Set the recording end time.
• [Mode] – Choose a record mode.
DVD: EP, LP, SP, XP, or AT (Auto)
VCR: SP, SLP, or AT (Auto)
AT(Auto) mode determines how much time is avail-
able on the disc or tape and switches record mode,
if necessary, to complete recording the program.
2. Enter the necessary information for your timer
recording(s).
•b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right
•v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the
current cursor position
• Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record
menu.
3. Press ENTER to save the program.
4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record
List.
Notes:
• You must insert a recordable disc or tape.
• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel
display.
• The Recorder will record the audio according to
the current TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or
SAP). Use the AUDIO button to set the audio
before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.
• The Recorder will automatically power off when
the Timer Recording ends.
• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer
recording ends, the unit will not automatically
power off.
• There is a short delay when a timer recording fin-
ishes to confirm the recorded program. If two
timer recordings are set to record sequentially
(one right after the other), the very beginning of
the later program may not be recorded.
• You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer
Recording.
Checking Timer Recording Details
Programming can be checked whenever the
Recorder is turned on.
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER.
3. Use v / V to select a program.
4. Press ENTER to edit the selected program.
Timer Record menu appears.
Canceling a Timer Recording
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the
recording actually starts.
• Use v / V to select a program you want to erase
on the Timer Recorder List, then press CLEAR
and select [OK] than press ENTER.
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Timer Recording Troubleshooting
Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not
record when:
• There is no disc (or tape) loaded.
• A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded.
• Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu
(see page 25).
• There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL))
recorded on the disc.
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 8 timer programs set.
If two or more timer programs overlap:
• The earlier program takes priority.
• When the earlier program finishes, the later
program starts.
• If two programs are set to start at exactly the
same time, the program entered first takes
priority.
If the disc is damaged, the recording may not
complete successfully. In this case even though the
Check field shows [Rec. OK], it may not be.
To record one TV program while
watching another
1. Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during
recording. The TV indicator appears.
2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.
Tip (VCR mode only)
Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making
changes during recording .
For example: To change channels during recording, first
press PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode.
Then select the desired channel on the Recorder, and press
PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.
Playing while you are
Playing while you are
recording
recording
You can start play from the beginning of the title while
continuing to record it.
While recording (in DVD mode)
1. Press PLAY (N).
Start play of the title you are recording.
2. Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording
screen.
or
1. Press TIMESHIFT.
The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) window appears on
the screen as shown below. What is currently
being recorded appears as a PIP and you will
hear the playback audio.
2. Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording
screen.
Notes:
• Play cannot be started until at least 30 seconds after
recording starts.
• This function does not work in VCR Recording mode.
• This function can operate the DVD-RAM disc only.
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Dubbing from DVD to VCR
Dubbing from DVD to VCR
You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape
using the DUBBING button.
1. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck
and close the disc tray.
3. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which
you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF,
REW and PAUSE functions.
For best results, pause playback at the point from
which you want to record.
4. Press the DUBBING button.
The Dubbing menu appears.
5. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record
Mode: SP or SLP (3 times SP).
6. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING
to start copying.
7. To stop dubbing at any other time,
press STOP (x).
You must stop the dubbing process manually
when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay
and record over and over again.
Note:
If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is
copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc.
It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded
DVDs (or Discs). [Copy-protected. Cannot record.] is
displayed on the TV screen.
Tip:
If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the
DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the
DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in
Pause mode, you can adjust the DVD playback posi-
tion using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The
VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume
Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.
Dubbing from VCR to DVD
Dubbing from VCR to DVD
You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD
using the DUBBING button. This allows you to
archive your old VHS tapes to DVD.
1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and
close the disc tray.
2. Insert the VHS video tape you wish to copy into
the VCR deck.
3. Find the place on the VHS tape from which you
want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW
and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause
playback at the point from which you want to
record.
4. Press the DUBBING button.
The Dubbing menu appears.
5. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record
Mode: EP, LP, SP or XP.
6. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING
to start copying.
7. To stop dubbing at any other time,
press STOP (x).
Dubbing will stop automatically when the VHS
tape ends.
Note:
If the VHS video tape you are attempting to copy is
copy protected, you will not be able to copy the tape.
It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded
tapes.
Tip:
If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the
DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the
DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in
Pause mode, you can adjust the VCR playback posi-
tion using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The
DVD deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume
Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.
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Recording from External
Recording from External
Components
Components
You can record from an external component, such as
a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the
Recorder’s external inputs.
1. Make sure that the component you want to record
from is connected properly to the Recorder. See
page 18.
2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external
input to record from.
• AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back
panel.
• AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front
panel.
• DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.
3. Load a recordable disc or tape.
4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
REC MODE repeatedly.
DVD: XP, SP, LP or EP.
VCR: SP or SLP
5. Press zREC once to start recording.
The REC indicator lights in the display window.
6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
Notes:
•Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio
are as you want them. See page 24.
•If your source is copy-protected using
CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using
this recorder. See Copyright on page 9 for more
details.
•Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or
the disc is full.
•To record for a fixed length of time, see [Instant
Timer Recording] on page 37.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Simultaneous Play and Record
You can play or record a DVD during the VCR
playback, press DVD to change DVD mode and
perform the DVD playback or recording.
Notes:
•You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at
the same time.
•You can not change VCR mode during the DVD
recording mode.
•If you wish VCR playback or record during the
DVD playback, press VCR to change VCR mode
and perform the VCR playback or recording.
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Recording from DV Input
Recording from DV Input
Before DV dubbing
You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this
recorder using a single DV cable for input and output
of audio, video, data and control signals.
This recorder is only compatible with DV-format
(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite
tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not
compatible.
You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder
at a time to this recorder.
You cannot control this recorder from external
equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including
two recorders).
It may not always be possible to control the con-
nected camcorder via the DV IN jack.
Digital camcorders can usually record audio as
stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-
bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo
audio track. Set [DV Record Audio] option to Audio
1 or Audio 2 as required (see page 24).
Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or
48kHz (not 44.1kHz).
Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if
the source component pauses playback or plays an
unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in
the source component, or the DV cable becomes
disconnected.
Recording from a Digital Camcorder
You can record from a digital camcorder connected to
the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder.
Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the
camcorder and this recorder.
Before recording, make sure that the audio input for
the DV IN jack is set up (see page 24).
Tips:
•The source signal must be DVC-SD format.
•Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this
recorder’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 a com-
ponent connected to the DV IN jack.
•You cannot record date and time information from
a DV cassette.
1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to
the front panel DV IN jack. See page 18.
2. Check that the DV audio input is as you require.
You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio)
and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).
DV Input is set from the DV Record Audio in
sub-menu of the Setup menu. See [DV Record
Audio] on page 24 for more information.
3. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.
4. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you
want to the recording to start from.
For best results, pause playback at the point from
which you want to record.
Depending on your camcorder, you can use
this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder
using the STOP, PLAY, BACKWARD, FOR-
WARD and PAUSE functions.
5. Press zREC once to start recording.
Recording is automatically stopped if the
recorder detects no signal.
You can pause or stop the recording by press-
ing PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x).
You cannot control the camcorder from this
Remote Control during recording.
In Video mode, the final frame of the recording
may remain displayed on screen for a while
after recording stops.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the
DV IN jack, check the bullet points:
Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.
Try switching off the connected equipment then
switch back on.
Try switching the audio input.
Note:
Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not
be able to control it using the Remote Control supplied
with this recorder.
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Title List and Chapter List
itle List and Chapter List
Menu Overview
Menu Overview
Using the Title List menu you can edit video content.
The editing features available in the Title List menu
depend on whether you are editing video on DVD,
and whether you’re editing Original content, or a
Playlist.
There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs.
You can directly edit the Original content of the disc,
or you can create and edit a Playlist. The Playlist
doesn’t actually change any of the content on the
disc, but just controls how the content is played back.
1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE
LIST menu.
Playback should be stopped when you do this.
When selecting titles, use the v/ Vbuttons to
display the previous/next page if there are more
than six titles.
If you are editing a VR mode disc, press DISC
MENU/LIST to switch between Original and
Playlist menu.
On the left side of the screen are the menu
options. The main part of the screen shows
thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD.
You can change these thumbnails using the
THUMBNAIL button. (see [Changing Title
Thumbnails] on page 44.)
Press DISPLAY to display the information of
selected title on the Title List menu.
After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List
of Chapter List menu, then press ENTER. The
menu options on the left side of the menu. Use
v/ Vto select a option then press ENTER to
confirm your selection.
2. To exit the TITLE LIST menu, press RETURN
(O) repeatedly.
1. Menu options: To display menu option, select a
title or chapter then press ENTER. The options
displayed differ depending on the disc type.
• [Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter.
The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW
cannot be play back.
• [Search]
- [Chapter] ; Displays Chapter List of the Title.
- [Time] ; Search time for you want start point
of the title .
• [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 50)
• [Move] Moves chapter position on [Chapter List -
Playlist] menu (page 53).
• [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or
deleting of the title.(page 53)
• [Edit] Edits or Deletes a part of the title.
- [Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 51).
- [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 50).
- [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 52).
- [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or
chapter. (page 53)
• [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist.
(page 49)
• [Dubbing] Dubs the title to VCR.
• [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.
• [Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one
(page 52).
• [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title includ-
ing the hidden chapters.
2. Current media.
3. Indicates the record mode, free space, and
elapsed time progress bar.
4. Currently selected title.
5. Thumbnail.
6. Shows the selected title number and total number
of titles.
7. Shows the title name, recorded date, and record-
ing length.
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VR Mode: Original and
VR Mode: Original and
Playlist Editing
Playlist Editing
Titles, Chapters and Parts
Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or
more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the
Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear.
In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exact-
ly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are
sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original
and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts.
Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new
title made up of a section (ie., chapter) of an Original
title. Deleting a part removes part of a title from the
Original or Playlist menu.
Caution
When editing using the Delete, Add and Move func-
tions, the start and end frames may not be exactly
as set in the start and end point display.
During Playlist playback, you may notice a momen-
tary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.
Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?
No. When you edit a video tape you need one video
deck to play the original tape and another to record
the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of
what to play and when to play it. On playback, the
Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.
About word ‘Original’and ‘Playlist’
Throughout this manual, you will often see the words
Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and
the edited version.
Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded
on the disc.
Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the
disc — how the Original content is to be played.
Adding Chapter Markers
Adding Chapter Markers
You can create chapters within a title by inserting
chapter marks at the desired points.
Note:
Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals
automatically. You can change this interval from the
Initial Setup menu (see [Auto Chapter] on page 24).
During recording or playing back, at the point you
want to start a new chapter, press CHP. ADD.
A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.
Changing T
Changing Title Thumbnails
itle Thumbnails
Each title displayed in the Title List menu is repre-
sented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of
that title or chapter.
If you prefer, select a different still picture from within
a title.
Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed
picture the one that appears in the Title List menu.
The still picture that you choose appears in both the
Original or Playlist menu.
Tip:
You can also change the thumbnail picture of the title
on the Chapter List menu. Select a chapter on the
Chapter List menu then press THUMBNAIL. The
thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter
is changed.
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Making a New Playlist
Making a New Playlist
Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to
the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put
into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need
later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chap-
ter] on page 50).
The title appears in the Playlist complete with the
chapter markers that appear in the Original. However,
if you add more chapter markers to the Original later,
these are not automatically copied over into the
Playlist title.
1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-
Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to
put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the
menu.
2. Use v/ Vto select [Playlist Add] option then
press B.
3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER.
The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All
chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.
Adding
Adding Additional T
Additional Title /
itle /
Chapters to the Playlist
Chapters to the Playlist
You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a
Playlist title even if it is already registered.
1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-
Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to
put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the
screen.
2. Use v/ Vto select [Playlist Add] from menu
options then press B.
3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already regis-
tered to insert a title or chapter, then press
ENTER.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or chapter
on the Playlist.
You can view the added chapters on the [Chapter
List-Playlist] menu.
5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or DISC MENU/LIST
to go back to the [Title List-Original] menu.
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Deleting an Original or
Deleting an Original or
Playlist T
Playlist Title/Chapter
itle/Chapter
When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist
menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the
title/chapter remains in the Original menu.
If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the
Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is
actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time
available for recording increases. Titles/chapters
deleted from the Original are also removed from the
Playlist.
Note:
It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less
than 5 seconds long.
1. Use b/ B/ v/ Vto choose a chapter or title you
want to delete on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter
List] menu then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the
screen.
2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the
menu.
Example: Title List (DVD-VR)
3. Press ENTER to confirm.
The confirm message for deleting will appear.
4. Use b/ Bto select [OK] then press ENTER.
The selected chapter or title is deleted.
After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is
displayed.
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the
menu.
6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.
Notes:
•When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s
name is changed to [Deleted Title].
•If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the
titles are combined into one.
•When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the
last one on DVD+R/RW increases remaining
recording time.
Deleting a Part
Deleting a Part
You can delete a part which you do not want in the
title.
1. Use b/ B/ v/ Vto choose a title you want to
delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press
ENTER.
[Edit] menu appears on the TV screen.
Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)
3. Starts playback and use pause step, search and
slow-motion to find the starting point.
4. Press ENTER at the starting point of the section
you want to delete.
[End Point] icon is highlighted.
The part is indicated on the Progress Bar.
5. Use pause step, search and slow-motion to find
the ending point.
6. Press ENTER at the ending point of the section
you want to delete.
You can cancel the selected point, use v/Vto
select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER.
7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press
ENTER.
The confirm message for deleting will appear.
Use b/ Bto select [OK] then press ENTER.
The selected part is deleted from the title and Title
List menu appears.
Notes:
• It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than
3 seconds long.
• If you select [Cancel] then press ENTER, the Recorder
will go to previous option and into Pause mode.
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Naming a T
Naming a Title
itle
You can name Original and Playlist titles independ-
ently.
1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List
menu, then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the
menu.
2. Use v/Vto select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then
press ENTER.
Keyboard menu appears.
3. Enter a name for the title. Use b/ B/ v/ Vto
select a character then press ENTER to confirm
your selection.
•Language : Selects a keyboard type.
•Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.
•Delete: Deletes the character to the left of the
cursor position.
•b / B: Moves the cursor left or right.
•OK: Confirms the name you have entered.
•Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the
Keyboard menu.
Remote control buttons for entering a name
•PLAY (NN): Inserts a space at the cursor posi-
tion.
•PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to
the right of the cursor position.
•SKIP (. / >): Moves the cursor left or
right.
•STOP (x), CLEAR: Deletes the character to
the left of the cursor position.
•0-9: Enters the character corresponding to the
selected column.
•DISC MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the
keyboard type.
4. Choose [OK] then press ENTER to fix the name
and return to the previous menu screen.
5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.
Notes:
•Names can be up to 32 characters long.
•For discs formatted on a different recorder, you
will see only a limited character set.
•When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW
discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD
player only after finalization.
T
Time Search
ime Search
You can select start point of the title.
1. Use b/ B/ v/ Vto choose a title on the TITLE
LIST menu then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
2. Select [Search] > [Time] option then press
ENTER.
[Time] menu appears on the TV screen.
3. 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
increase 5 minute step.
4. Press ENTER to start seleted point.
Current picture
Seleted time
Start time
Selected point
End time
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Moving a Playlist Chapter
Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of
Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.
Note:
This function is not available if there is only one
chapter.
1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist
menu.
2. Press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the
menu.
3. Use v/ Vto select [Move] option from Playlist
options then press ENTER.
4. Use b/ B/ v/ Vto choose the place you want to
move the chapter then press ENTER.
After pressing ENTER, the updated menu is
displayed.
Hide a Chapter/T
Hide a Chapter/Title
itle
You can skip playing chapters or titles without delet-
ing from the disc.
1. Use vVbBto choose a chapter or title you
want to hide on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter List]
menu, then press ENTER.
Options appear on the left side of the screen.
2. Select [Edit] > [Hide] option.
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)
3. Press ENTER to confirm.
The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim.
Tip:
If you select a hidden chapter or title on the TITLE
LIST or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by
choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that,
you are able to see the chapter or title.
Protect a T
Protect a Title
itle
Use this function to protect against accidental record-
ing, editing or deleting of the title.
1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the [TITLE
LIST] menu.
2. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to protect
then press ENTER.
Options appear on the left side of the screen.
3. Select [Protect] from the options.
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)
4. Press ENTER to confirm.
The lock mark will appears on the title’s
thumbnail.
Tip:
If you select a title that has already been protected
on the Title List menu, you can ‘unprotect’ it by
choosing [Unprotect] option from the Title List menu
options. After doing that, you can edit and delete the
title.
RAM-RWVR
+R+RW
+R+RW
-RWVR
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Divide One T
Divide One Title Into T
itle Into Two
wo
Use this command to split a title up into two new
titles.
1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to
divide then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the
screen.
2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option.
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)
3. Press ENTER.
[Edit (Divide)] menu appears.
4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to
find the point you want to divide the title.
5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the
point.
To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then
press ENTER. Repeat from step 3.
6. Choose [Done] option then press ENTER to fix
the dividing point.
The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to
4 minutes to divide.
Note:
You cannot select dividing point less than 3 seconds.
Combining T
Combining Two Chapters
wo Chapters
Into One
Into One
Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters
into one.
1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second
chapter of the two chapters you want to combine
then press ENTER
The menu options appears on the left side of the
screen.
2. Use v/ Vto select [Combine] option.
The combine indicator appears between the two
chapters you want to combine.
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)
3. Repeat steps 1 - 2 to continue to combine from
the menu.
4. Press RETURN ( O) repeatedly to exit the
menu.
Notes:
This function cannot operate listed as below;
•If there is only one chapter within the title.
•If you select first chapter.
•If two chapters created by erasing a part from an
original title.
•If two chapters created from different titles.
•If two chapters created by moving an order from an
original title.
RAM+R+RW-RWVR
+RW
The first title’s
thumbnail
Current picture
The second
title’s thumbnail
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Overwriting Recording
Overwriting Recording
To overwrite a new video recording on a previously
recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not
available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end
of the Disc.
1. Select input source you want to record
(TV channel, AV1-2, DV).
2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE
LIST menu.
3. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to
overwrite.
4. Press zREC to start overwrite recording.
Overwrite recording starts from the start point of
the title.
5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording.
The new title is created and updated menu is dis-
played.
Notes:
• This function is not available for a protected title.
•If the overwrite is longer than the recording
length of the current title, the next title is over-
written. But if next title is protected, the over-
writing stops at the starting point of the title.
• If the selected title’s recording length is less than
10 seconds, the next title is overwritten. But if the
next title is protected, overwriting stops.
V
Viewing T
iewing Title List menu
itle List menu
displayed on other DVD
displayed on other DVD
Recorders or Players
Recorders or Players
You can view the Title List menu displayed on the
other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW
or DVD+R discs.
1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.
2. Press TITLE in Play mode or DVD tuner mode.
Title List menu will appear as shown below.
3. To play back a title, select the title you want then
press ENTER or PLAY (N).
Tip:
You can remove the Title List menu by pressing
STOP (x).
Playing
Playing Y
Your Recordings on
our Recordings on
Other DVD Players
Other DVD Players
(Finalizing a Disc)
(Finalizing a Disc)
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs
recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or
DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not.
Check the manual that came with the other player to
check what formats of discs it will play.
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in place
so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD play-
er or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM
drive.
Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen
for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed
by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE.
To finalize a disc, refer to [Finalize]on page 25.
Notes:
• Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD
players.
• The edited contents of a DVD+RW (DL) disc is
compatible on regular DVD players only after
finalization.
• Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not
compatible on regular DVD players.
(Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)
• How long finalization takes depends on the type
of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and
the number of titles on the disc.
• DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to
finalize.
+R+RW
+RW
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Controlling
Controlling Y
Your TV with the
our TV with the
Supplied Universal Remote
Supplied Universal Remote
Control
Control
You can control the sound level, input source, and
power switch of your LG TV with the supplied
Universal Remote Control.
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
By pressing You can
POWER Turn the TV on or off.
INPUT Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
CH +/– Scans up or down through
memorized channels.
VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV.
Note:
Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be
able to control your TV using some of the buttons.
Controlling other TVs with the
Universal Remote Control
You can control the sound level, input source, and
power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is list-
ed in the table below, set the appropriate manufactur-
er code.
1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the
number buttons to select the manufacturer code
for your TV (Refer to table on the right column).
2. Release TV POWER button.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering
them one at a time until you find the one that works
with your TV.
Notes:
•Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not
function on the TV, even after entering the correct
manufacturer code.
•If you enter a new code number, the code number previ-
ously entered will be erased.
•When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number you have set may be reset to the default set-
ting. Set the appropriate code number again.
Manufacturer Code Number
ADMIRAL 16,33,37,44,45
AIWA 70
AKAI 01
AMARK 09
AOC 01
BELL & HOWELL 33
BROKSONIC 18,19
CANDLE 51
CCE 07
CENTURION 08
CINERAL 43
CITIZEN 49,50,51,52,53,54,55
CORONADO 09
CROWN 09
CURTIS MATHES 01,03,08,33,35,37,44
DAEWOO 16,38,39,40,41,42,43
DAYTRON 01,08
EMERSON 01,09,16,17,18,19
FISHER 28,29
FUNAI 46,47
GENERAL ELECTRIC 03,10,11,13,37,44
GRADIENTE 01,56,57,63,67
HITACHI 09,14,15,43
JC PENNEY 01,08,10,27,35
JVC 20,21,63,67
KIOTE 43
KMC 09
KTV 01,08,09,31
LG (GOLDSTAR) 01,07,08,09,35,39,40
LODGENET 33
LOGIK 33
LXI 09,24,25,26,27,28,29
MAGNAVOX 01,02,04,05,06,
07,08,09,20,
34,35,43,51,61,62,65
MAJESTIC 33
MARANTZ 01,32
MEMOREX 33
MGA/MITSUBISHI 01,08,32,34
Manufacturer Code Number
MONTGOMERY
01,06,08,09
WARD
23,24,32,33,34
NEC 01,08,56
NOBLEX 07
PACKARD BELL 43
PANASONIC 07,11,13,25,35,36
PHILCO 01,06,07,08,09,
15,38,43,58
PHILIPS 06,07,43,61,62,65
PIONEER 30
PORTLAND 09
PROSCAN 03,37,44
QUASAR 11,13
RADIO SHACK 16,17,23
RCA 01,03,37,44,69
REALISTIC 16,17,23
SAMPO 08
SAMSUNG 01,08,09,25,68
SANYO 28,29
SCOTT 01,08
SEARS 09,25,26,27,28,29
SEMP 64
SHARP 09,22,23,24,60,66
SIGNATURE 2000 01,06,08,09,10,
23,24,33,34
SONY 12,62,93
SOUNDESIGN 51
SYLVANIA 01,04,05,06,07,
08,35,51
SYMPHONIC 46,47
TATUNG 11
TEKNIKA 07,09,16,33,51
TELERENT 09,33
THOMSON 69
YORX 08
TOSHIBA 01,25,26,27,64
WARDS 01,06,08,09,10,33,34
XR1000 48
ZENITH 01, 02,33,59
Reference
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Area Code
Afghanistan AF
Argentina AR
Australia AU
Austria AT
Belgium BE
Bhutan BT
Bolivia BO
Brazil BR
Cambodia KH
Canada CA
Chile CL
China CN
Colombia CO
Congo CG
Costa Rica CR
Croatia HR
Czech Republic CZ
Denmark DK
Ecuador EC
Egypt EG
El Salvador SV
Area Code
Ethiopia ET
Fiji FJ
Finland FI
France FR
Germany DE
Great Britain GB
Greece GR
Greenland GL
Islands HM
Hong Kong HK
Hungary HU
India IN
Indonesia ID
Israel IL
Italy IT
Jamaica JM
Japan JP
Kenya KE
Kuwait KW
Libya LY
Luxembourg LU
Area Code
Malaysia MY
Maldives MV
Mexico MX
Monaco MC
Mongolia MN
Morocco MA
Nepal NP
Netherlands NL
Netherlands Antilles AN
New Zealand NZ
Nigeria NG
Norway NO
Oman OM
Pakistan PK
Panama PA
Paraguay PY
Philippines PH
Poland PL
Portugal PT
Romania RO
Russian Federation RU
Area Code
Saudi Arabia SA
Senegal SN
Singapore SG
Slovak Republic SK
Slovenia SI
South Africa ZA
South Korea KR
Spain ES
Sri Lanka LK
Sweden SE
Switzerland CH
Taiwan TW
Thailand TH
Turkey TR
Uganda UG
Ukraine UA
United States US
Uruguay UY
Uzbekistan UZ
Vietnam VN
Zimbabwe ZW
Area Code List
Choose a area code from this list.
Language Code
Abkhazian 6566
Afar 6565
Afrikaans 6570
Albanian 8381
Ameharic 6577
Arabic 6582
Armenian 7289
Assamese 6583
Aymara 6588
Azerbaijani 6590
Bashkir 6665
Basque 6985
Bengali; Bangla 6678
Bhutani 6890
Bihari 6672
Breton 6682
Bulgarian 6671
Burmese 7789
Byelorussian 6669
Cambodian 7577
Catalan 6765
Chinese 9072
Corsican 6779
Croatian 7282
Czech 6783
Danish 6865
Dutch 7876
English 6978
Esperanto 6979
Estonian 6984
Faroese 7079
Language Code
Fiji 7074
Finnish 7073
French 7082
Frisian 7089
Galician 7176
Georgian 7565
German 6869
Greek 6976
Greenlandic 7576
Guarani 7178
Gujarati 7185
Hausa 7265
Hebrew 7387
Hindi 7273
Hungarian 7285
Icelandic 7383
Indonesian 7378
Interlingua 7365
Irish 7165
Italian 7384
Japanese 7465
Javanese 7487
Kannada 7578
Kashmiri 7583
Kazakh 7575
Kirghiz 7589
Korean 7579
Kurdish 7585
Laothian 7679
Latin 7665
Latvian, Lettish 7686
Language Code
Lingala 7678
Lithuanian 7684
Macedonian 7775
Malagasy 7771
Malay 7783
Malayalam 7776
Maltese 7784
Maori 7773
Marathi 7782
Moldavian 7779
Mongolian 7778
Nauru 7865
Nepali 7869
Norwegian 7879
Oriya 7982
Panjabi 8065
Pashto, Pushto 8083
Persian 7065
Polish 8076
Portuguese 8084
Quechua 8185
Rhaeto-Romance 8277
Rumanian 8279
Russian 8285
Samoan 8377
Sanskrit 8365
Scots Gaelic 7168
Serbian 8382
Serbo-Croatian 8372
Shona 8378
Sindhi 8368
Language Code
Singhalese 8373
Slovak 8375
Slovenian 8376
Somali 8379
Spanish 6983
Sudanese 8385
Swahili 8387
Swedish 8386
Tagalog 8476
Tajik 8471
Tamil 8465
Tatar 8484
Telugu 8469
Thai 8472
Tibetan 6679
Tigrinya 8473
Tonga 8479
Turkish 8482
Turkmen 8475
Twi 8487
Ukrainian 8575
Urdu 8582
Uzbek 8590
Vietnamese 8673
Volapük 8679
Welsh 6789
Wolof 8779
Xhosa 8872
Yiddish 7473
Yoruba 8979
Zulu 9085
Language Code List
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
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T
Troubleshooting
roubleshooting
Symptom
No power.
Abnormal or no picture.
No sound.
The playback picture is
poor.
Picture from external
input is distorted.
Some channels are
skipped over when
using CH (v/ V).
Cause
The power cord is disconnected.
The TV is not set to receive Recorder
signal output.
The video cable is not connected
securely.
Unit output setting and TV resolution
capabilites mismatch.
Wrong connection.
The equipment connected with the
audio cable is not set to receive
Recorder signal output.
The audio cables are not connected
securely.
The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.
The AUDIO options are set to the wrong
position.
In HDMI mode, audio selection is not
set to PCM.
The disc is dirty.
The TV channels are not tuned in properly.
Tape heads are dirty.
Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.
The video signal from the external
component is copy-protected.
The skipped channels were deleted with
the CH. Add/Del feature.
Correction
Plug the power cord into the wall out-
let securely.
Select the appropriate video input
mode on the TV so the picture from
the Recorder appears on the TV
screen.
Connect the video cable into the jacks
securely.
Check TV capability.
Check mode of connections
(eg. S-Video, Components etc.).
Check unit Resolution setting accord-
ing to TV capability and mode of con-
nection.
Check the connection.
Select the correct input mode of the
audio receiver so you can listen to the
sound from the Recorder.
Connect the audio cable into the jacks
securely.
Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.
Set the AUDIO options to the correct
position.
Change AUDIO setup to PCM mode.
Clean the disc.
Check tuning, carry out tuning again.
Clean video heads.
Use CH/TRK (v/V) for manual tracking
adjustment while tape is playing.
You cannot connect via the Recorder.
Connect the component directly to
your TV.
Use the CH. Add/Del feature to
restore channels. See [To Add or
Erase Channels] on page 21.
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
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Symptom
The Recorder does not
start playback.
Video tape cannot be
inserted.
The Remote Control
does not work properly.
Camcorder image is
not shown.
Camcorder image via
A/V input or DV IN to
Recorder is not shown
on TV screen.
Timer recording is not
possible.
Cause
No disc is inserted.
No tape is inserted.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is not placed within the
guide.
The disc is dirty.
The Rating level is set.
Is the cassette compartment empty?
There is an obstacle in the path of the
Remote Control and this unit.
The batteries in the Remote Control
are exhausted.
The Remote Control is not pointed at
the remote sensor of the Recorder.
The Remote Control is too far from
the Recorder.
This Remote Control use the same
buttons for VCR and DVD functions
(ex.PLAY).
Camcorder is off.
The recorder’s source is incorrect.
Clock in record is not set to
correct time.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
(TIMER Record) indicator light does
not appear after programming timer.
Correction
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the
disc or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc
type and Regional code.)
Place the disc with the playback side
down.
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
Clean the disc.
Cancel the Rating function or change
the rating level.
Eject the tape in.
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Point the Remote Control at the remote
sensor of the Recorder.
Operate the Remote Control within
23ft (7m).
When using a VCR, first press the VCR
button. When using a DVD, first press
the DVD button.
Turn camcorder on and operate
properly.
Use INPUT to select input channel
(AV1, AV2 or DV IN).
Set clock to correct time.
Reprogram Timer.
Reprogram Timer and turn record off to
enable timer.
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Symptom
Picture or sound of
broadcasting channel is
weak or missing.
Can’t play disc recorded
on this Recorder on
another DVD player.
Cannot record or did
not record successfully.
Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback not
present.
Cause
Antenna or cables are loose.
Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the
Recorder Setup menu.
The disc was recorded in Video mode.
Some players will not play even a
finalized disc recorded in Video mode.
The disc was recorded in VR mode.
Discs recorded with copy-once materi-
al cannot be played on other players.
The remaining blank space on the
disc is insufficient.
The source you are trying to record is
copy-protected.
When setting the recording channel,
the channel is tuned on the TV’s own
tuner.
When recording to a Video mode disc,
programs that are copy-once protect-
ed cannot be recorded.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Broadcast program is not in stereo for-
mat.
Recorder A/V Out jacks are not
connected to TV A/V In jacks.
Recorder Audio/Video Out is not
selected for viewing at the TV.
Recorder’s TV audio channel is set to
SAP or MONO.
Correction
Tighten connections or replace cable.
Try [Tuning Band Select] options; see
page 21 for details.
Finalize the disc; see page 25.
No solution.
The other player must be RW
compatible in order to play it.
No solution.
Use another disc.
You cannot record the source.
Select the channel on the Recorder’s
built-in TV tuner.
Use a VR mode formatted disc for
copy-once material.
No solution.
No solution.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is avail-
able only via A/V output from Recorder.
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.
See [Changing TV Audio Channel] on
page 26.
Reset the Recorder
If you observe any of the following symptoms...
• When the Recorder is plugged in, but the
power will not turn on or off.
• When the display window does not working.
• When the Recorder does not operate
normally.
You can reset the Recorder as follows :
• Press and hold the POWER button for more
than five seconds. This will force the Recorder
to power off.
Press the POWER button again to turn the
Recorder back on.
• Unplug the power cord and then plug the
power cord again after more than five sec-
onds.
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General
Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 32W
Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 354 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 13.9 inches) (w x h x d)
Mass (approx.) 6.8 kg (14.96 lbs)
Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Signal system NTSC, DTV standard ATSC
Recording
Recording format DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO
Recordable discs DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable,
DVD+Recordable (Double Layer), DVD-Random Access Memory
Recordable time DVD ; Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode),
4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode)
DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes (XP mode),
3 hours 40 minutes (SP mode),
7 hours 10 minutes (LP mode), 11 hours (EP mode)
VCR ; SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)
Video recording format
Sampling frequency 27MHz
Compression format MPEG 2
Audio recording format
Sampling frequency 48kHz
Compression format Dolby Digital
VCR Specifications
Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system
Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM
Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec
Tape width 12.7 mm
Rewind time About 65 seconds (T-120)
Antenna 75 ohms (VHF/UHF)
VHF output signal Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)
Channel coverage VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1 - W+84, A-5 - A-1)
Frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 43dB
Dynamic range 88 dB
Channel separation 60 dB
Specifications
Specifications
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DVD Specifications
Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008%
Dynamic range More than 90 dB
Inputs
ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms
VIDEO IN (AV1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2
AUDIO IN (AV1,2) -6 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2
S-VIDEO IN (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1
(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω
DV IN 4 pin (i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard)
Outputs
VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1
(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1
(PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2
HDMI video/audio output 19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)
Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1
Audio output (optical audio) Optical connector x 1
Audio output (analog audio) 1.1 Vrms (1 kHz, -6 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2
RF OUT Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)
Accessory:
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Audio cable (L, R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date
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gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
•Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration,
maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and
•Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside
environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident,
lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or
voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections, computer
software, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.
Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such defective product shall be borne by the consumer.
CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:
WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion
of the original warranty period.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the
defective unit repaired or replaced.
Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to
return the unit to LG for repair or replacement.
Shipping both ways will be paid by LG during the
Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay
inbound shipping charges and LG pays return shipping
charges.
Visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com
For nearest Authorized Service Center, Where to buy,
Product Assistance, or Customer Assistance
Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year)
and select appropriate options from the menu.
Or visit our website at http://www.lgservice.com
LG Electronics, Inc.
Limited Warranty - USA
LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC.
1000 SYLVAN AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ
P/N : 3835RV00??
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