ORION ELECTRIC M2H6A DVD/VCR TV Interface Device User Manual Part 1

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TV/CABLE MODE SELECTIONWhen shipped from the factory, the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” (Cable Television)mode. If not using Cable TV, set this menu option to the “TV” position.ATTENTIONIf you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remotemanufacturer for the required programming code.DVD-RW RECORDER & VCRUSER MANUALENGLISHDVRC802EBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly. 2H6P001A[E] Cover 6/28/05, 5:33 PM1DRAFT

2ContentsSetting the screen ...................................................29TV SCREEN ........................................................29STILL MODE .......................................................29LINE1 INPUT .......................................................29LINE2 INPUT .......................................................29Setting the image quality ......................................... 30BRIGHTNESS .....................................................30Setting the audio .....................................................30DRC .....................................................................30EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT .................................. 30SAP (Second Audio Program) .............................30Setting the recording ...............................................31INITIAL REC TO .................................................. 31INITIAL REC MODE ............................................ 31AUTO CHAPTER ................................................. 31INDEX PICTURE .................................................31Setting the channel .................................................32TV/CABLE SELECT ............................................32AUTO CH MEMORY ............................................32ADD/DELETE (channels) ....................................32Setting other items ..................................................32JPEG INTERVAL ................................................. 32Disc playbackPlayback procedure ................................................ 33Playback by selecting a title .................................... 34Checking media information....................................35Special playback .....................................................36Fast forward playback ..........................................36Review playback ..................................................36Still playback ........................................................ 36Frame advance .................................................... 36Slow motion playback .......................................... 36Locating a chapter or track ..................................36Commercial skip...................................................... 37Locating a specific scene ........................................37Repeat playback .....................................................38One touch repeat .................................................38A-B repeat playback ............................................ 38Title, Chapter repeat playback ............................. 38Title selection .......................................................... 39DVD menu ...............................................................39Changing angles .....................................................40Zooming ..................................................................40Karaoke playback ....................................................40Changing soundtrack language ..............................41Subtitles ..................................................................41Turning the subtitles On and Off ..........................41Various operations on CD ....................................... 42MP3/WMA/JPEG playback ..................................... 44Progressive scan.....................................................47Before using your unitCAUTION .................................................................. 4IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................................5Features .................................................................... 8Disc ...........................................................................9Handling discs .......................................................9Discs which can be played back ............................ 9Discs on which video can be recorded ................10Recording format .................................................10Disc playback in other players .............................11Parts and functions ................................................. 12Front .................................................................... 12Rear .....................................................................12Display window ....................................................13Remote control ....................................................14Power Source ...................................................... 15Antenna connections .............................................. 16Cable TV connections ............................................. 18Connections with the TV or audio component ........ 20Auto clock setting .................................................... 22Setting the video channel ........................................ 22Various settingsSETUP MENU.........................................................23Using the SETUP MENU .....................................23Setting the language ...............................................24OSD LANGUAGE ................................................ 24DVD MENU ..........................................................24AUDIO ................................................................. 24SUBTITLE............................................................24Setting the parental control ..................................... 25Selecting parental control ....................................25Temporarily cancelling parental control ...............25Setting the clock ...................................................... 26CLOCK (manually)...............................................26AUTO CLOCK...................................................... 26STANDARD TIME (Time zone) ............................26DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ................................... 26Setting the disc ....................................................... 27REFORMAT ......................................................... 27NEW DISC FORMAT ...........................................27FINALIZE .............................................................27PROTECT DISC .................................................. 28UNDO FINALIZE .................................................28Other (SYSTEM SETUP) ........................................ 28DIMMER (Brightness of the display window).......28DISPLAY/CALL (Turning the screen display “ON” or “OFF”) .................................................... 28 2H6P001A[E] P02-11 6/28/05, 5:33 PM2

3Contents: DVD-Video : DVD-R: DVD-RW in VR mode : Audio CD and CD-R/CD-RW: DVD-RW in Video mode : Video tapeMedia markEach applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below.DubbingDubbing a tape onto a disc .....................................76Dubbing a disc onto a tape .....................................77Dubbing using other equipment ..............................78Additional informationGlossary ..................................................................79Language code list ..................................................81Error/Warning message list ..................................... 82Problems and troubleshooting ................................ 83Video head cleaning ............................................... 84Specifications .......................................................... 85WARRANTY ............................................................ 86Tape playbackLoading and unloading a cassette tape ............. 48Cassette tape playback ...................................... 49Special playback ................................................ 50Picture search ................................................. 50Still picture ...................................................... 50Slow motion .................................................... 50Frame by frame picture ................................... 50Adjusting tracking condition ............................ 50Repeat playback ............................................. 50Commercial skip ............................................. 50To display VCR operation status ..................... 50ZERO RETURN function.................................... 51Video index search system ................................ 51RecordingRead this before recording on disc .................... 52Types of disc ................................................... 52Recording modes ........................................... 52Disc remaining time ........................................ 53Images that cannot be recorded ..................... 53Recording a TV program .................................... 54One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) .................... 56Timer recording .................................................. 57Stereo recording and playback .......................... 60Editing the discEditing the disc ................................................... 61Editing a playlist ................................................. 62Creating a playlist ........................................... 62Changing a title name ..................................... 63Erasing a scene (Edit title) .............................. 64Combining the title .......................................... 66Erasing a playlist ............................................. 67Editing an original title ........................................ 68Adding a chapter mark ................................... 68Combining chapters ........................................ 69Changing an original title name ...................... 70Erasing a scene (Edit title) .............................. 71Erasing an original title ................................... 72Changing a disc name ....................................... 73Changing a disc name .................................... 73Using the keyboard screen ............................. 74Disc playbackBefore usingyour unit AdditionalinformationEditing the discVarious settings Tape playback Recording Dubbing 2H6P001A[E] P02-11 6/28/05, 5:33 PM3

4WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTEN-SION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLYINSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.CAUTION:THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE CAREFULLY ANDRETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONTACT AN AU-THORIZED SERVICE LOCATION-SEE SERVICE PROCEDURE.USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSESPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE. VIS-IBLE LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STAREINTO BEAM.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTIONThe lightning flash with arrowhead sym-bol, within an equilateral triangle is in-tended to alert the user to the presenceof uninsulated dangerous voltage withinthe product’s enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute a riskof electric shock to persons.The exclamation point within an equilat-eral triangle is intended to alert the userto the presence of important operatingand maintenance (servicing) instructionsin the literature accompanying the appli-ance.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.WARNING: 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 protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore 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 con-nected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partly responsible for compliance with theFCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.CAUTIONLocation of the required MarkingThe rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. 2H6P001A[E] P02-11 6/28/05, 5:33 PM4

51. READ INSTRUCTIONSAll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONSThe safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.3. HEED WARNINGSAll warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONSAll operating and use instructions should be followed.5. CLEANINGUnplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.6. ATTACHMENTSThe manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may causehazards.7. WATER AND MOISTUREDo not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wetbasement, or near a swimming pool.8. ACCESSORIESDo not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quickstops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the applianceand cart combination to overturn.9. VENTILATIONSlots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventila-tion, to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from over-heating.These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings shouldnever be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placedin a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and/or the manufacturer’sinstructions have been adhered to.10. POWER SOURCESThis unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are notsure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For unitsintended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATIONThis unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than theother). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert theplug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician toreplace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug, if your unit is equippedwith a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact yourelectrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.12. POWER-CORD PROTECTIONPower-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placedupon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the appliance.13. LIGHTNINGTo protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unitdue to lightning and power line surges.S3125APORTABLE CART WARNING(symbol provided by RETAC)IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSBefore usingyour unit 2H6P001A[E] P02-11 6/28/05, 5:33 PM5

6IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS14. POWER LINESAn outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric lightor power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antennasystem, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with themmight be fatal.15. OVERLOADINGDo not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRYDo not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDINGIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is groundedto provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup-porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the groundingelectrode.18. SERVICINGDo not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerousvoltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICEUnplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the followingconditions:a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controlsthat are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result indamage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normaloperation.e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.20. REPLACEMENT PARTSWhen replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by themanufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.21. SAFETY CHECKUpon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks todetermine that the unit is in proper operating condition.22. HEATThe product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherproducts (including amplifiers) that produce heat.23. DISC TRAYKeep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury.24. CONNECTINGWhen you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment fromthe wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner’smanual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.25. LASER BEAMDo not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laserbeam. It may cause sight damage. 2H6P001A[E] P02-11 6/28/05, 5:33 PM6

7EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THENATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE26. DISCDo not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause seriouspersonal injury and product malfunction.27. NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLERThis reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC thatprovides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)ANTENNA LEAD IN WIREGROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)GROUND CLAMPELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTS2898AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS* This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intel-lectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, andis intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Re-verse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.*Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product andmay cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it isrecommended that the user switch the connection to the “STANDARD DEFINITION” output. If there arequestions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact our customerservice center.* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories.* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.* Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials mayinfringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.Before usingyour unitMOISTURE CONDENSATIONDO NOT OPERATE THIS DVD/VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIRCONDENSES ON THE DVD/VCR.WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?When cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapour in the air will condense on the surface of the glass.This is called moisture condensation.MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;• When you move this DVD/VCR from a cold to a warm place.• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS;Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, set the power switch to ON and leave the unit at room temperature untilmoisture condensation disappears. Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take from two or three hours.NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2H6P001A[E] P02-11 6/28/05, 5:33 PM7

8FeaturesPlayback functionTitle menuRecording functionTimer recordingThe timer recording system allows you to select thedate, time and channel and record the desired programs.Up to 12 timer programs within a month can be storedin this unit.One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides asimple and convenient way to make a timed recording.Edit functionEditing recorded material without changingthe original titlesYou can create a playlist based on the original titles.The playlist won’t affect the original titles. If you erasethe playlist, the original titles remain. It is recommendedto create and edit the playlist to prevent important titlesfrom being erased accidentally.Chapter markYou can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) theoriginal title. This function is useful when searching forthe scene you wish to watch that you have marked withthe Chapter mark function.Erasing scenesYou can erase an unnecessary scene from the createdplaylist or the original titles.Combining titlesYou can combine several original titles or playlists to aseparate playlist.Dubbing functionDubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto atapeMP3/WMA/JPEG playbackMP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you candisplay JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them asa slide show.Progressive scanThis unit supports the progressive scanning system. Ifyour TV is equipped with component video input jackswhich support the progressive video input, you canenjoy high quality picture.Thumbnail image will not appear after finalizing DVD-RW (recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R.••Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting tocopy a “copy guarded” video tape or disc.Not only can you playback and record video tapes, butyou can also playback DVD discs or make recordingsusing DVD-RW, DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition,you can enjoy editing the programs you record.A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater soundWhen connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliantdevices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surroundsound.Playback the scene you want to see immediatelyAs DVD’s do not require rewinding like video tapes, youcan get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. Avariety of search functions allow you to find the sceneyou wish to watch.As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu,you can find the title you want to play back quickly.With just this one unit, you can dub however you like,from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape. 2H6P001A[E] P02-11 6/28/05, 5:33 PM8

11DiscTitle/Chapter/TrackA DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, andsmaller partitions within them called “Chapters”.A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A num-ber is allotted to each partition and these numbers arecalled “title numbers”, “chapter numbers” or “track num-bers”.When recording in the VR modeOne-time recording is set to 1 title (1 chapter). How-ever, if you stop recording temporarily or erase scenesby editing, the chapter will automatically be partitioned.The interval between chapters can be specified. (Seepage 31.)When recording in the Video modeOne-time recording is set to 1 title. In recording, chap-ters are set automatically. The interval between chap-ters can be specified. (See page 31.)NOTES:• The title, chapter and track are numbered, but somediscs may not record the numbers.• Recording on DVD-R/RW in the Video mode is a newstandard approved at the 2000 DVD forum. Confor-mity to this standard varies with each DVD playermanufacturer. Some models of DVD player or DVD-ROM drive, therefore, will not playback recorded vid-eos.Disc playback in other playersA disc recorded in this unit can be finalized. The disccan be played back in other players that can playbackDVD-RW and DVD-R.For more information on finalization, see “FINALIZE” in“Setting the disc” (page 27).When recording in the VR modeEven if a disc recorded in the VR mode is finalized, youcan record or edit by cancelling the finalization. (See“UNDO FINALIZE” on page 28.)When you playback the disc with another player, makesure that the DVD player supports DVD-RW and bearsthe following mark.When recording in the Video modeWhen a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalized, itcannot be recorded onto any more. Therefore, beforefinalization, be sure to perform all desired recording.After finalization, a title list that can be used by the DVDplayer is automatically created.NOTES:• The finalization process may require from a few min-utes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type and theamount of free space on the disc.• A DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 recorded in the Video modecannot be recorded or edited after finalization, but ifyou format the disc by erasing all the content, youcan again record on this disc.• A finalized disc may not play because of the condi-tion of the DVD or the compatibility with the playerused for playback.• Some players may not playback the discs recordedwith this unit. We cannot guarantee the playback us-ing other players.TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5Audio-CDBefore usingyour unit 2H6P001A[E] P02-11 6/28/05, 5:34 PM11

12Parts and functionsRearFrontPOWER buttonAUDIO (L/R)/VIDEOIN (LINE 2) jacks EJECT buttonDVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jackVCR/DVD buttonOPEN/CLOSE buttonPLAY buttonSTOP buttonFF (Fast Forward) buttonREW (Rewind) buttonREC/OTR buttonCHANNEL / buttonsDisc trayCassette Loading SlotVCR indicatorDVD indicatorDisplay window 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM12

13No. Display DescriptionLights during video tape playback.1Parts and functionsNOTE:Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed.Display windowVideo tape is temporarily stopped.Lights during video tape recording.Progressive scanning mode.Timer recording display.P24Appears when a CD is inserted.Appears when a CD-R is inserted.Appears when a DVD-Video is inserted.Appears when a DVD-R is inserted.Appears when a DVD-RW is inserted.Appears when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted. When the disc is set to video mode, VR does not appear.Video tape is in the unit.Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes).Counter display in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD.Cable TV channel display.TV channel display.Track number display for CD.Display for afternoon (out in the morning).The external input channel (L1 or L2) display.Error display.Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Flashes in auto resume.DVD or CD is temporarily stopped.Lights during DVD recording.CDCD-RDVDDVD-RDVD-RWVR10:0001H00M00SC 36CH2CHTRK 002PML1/L2Err34 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.2 VCR recording modes. SP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.SP/SLPXP/SP/LP/SLPBefore usingyour unitAppears when a CD-RW is inserted.CD-RWAppears when the tuner built into this unit is not selected. When you press TV/VIDEO disappears.TV 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM13

14Remote control PageParts and functionsPOWER Turns power on/off 22EJECT Ejects the cassette tapes 48OPEN/CLOSE Opens or Closes the tray. 33DVD/VCRSwitches to operation between VCR and DVD33, 49, 76, 770-9 Direct channel selection of TV 54Setting input 37, 74Entering a password 25TIMER REC Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time 59INPUT SELECT Switches between the external inputs 78DISPLAY Displays VCR or DVD operation status 35, 51RETURN Close the menu window 23, 45CANCEL Deletes the Timer recording program 59Cancels input data in the setting mode 25TITLE MENU/TOP MENUSelects titles of a DVD disc 34, 39, 42, 62CH / Channel selection for the connected TV or VCR 54 / Cursor buttons 23, 33, 37, 57TRK +/– Manual tracking in the playback mode for VCR 50 / Cursor buttons 33, 37ENTER Option selection in the menu 23, 33, 37, 57DVD MENU Displays the menu of the DVD disc 39SETUP Displays the setup menu 23, 57STOP Stop 33, 49, 55PLAY Playback 33, 49PAUSE/STILL Still picture/Recording pause on/off 36, 50SKIP / Skips chapters in the forward or reverse direction 36INDEX – /+ Searches for the INDEX mark of a tape 51REW/SEARCH –Rewind/Review playback 36, 49, 50F.FWD/SEARCH +Fast Forward/Forward search playback 36, 49, 50ONE TOUCH REPEATRepeats playback between the section played10 seconds before and present section 38CM SKIP Skips commercial breaks 37, 50SLOW Slow motion playback 36, 50REC/OTR Recording 54, 56, 78REC MODE/SPEED Selects the recording mode 54, 56DUBBING Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR 76,77AUDIO/AUDIO SELECTSwitches sound between mono and stereo 60Changes the language of the DVD 41ZOOM Zoom 40REPEAT A-B Repeats playback between A and B 38ZERO RETURNStops the tape when the counter reaches 00H00M00S51ANGLE Changes playback angle 40COUNTER RESET Resets the counter to 00H00M00S51SUBTITLE Selects subtitles of the DVD disc 41ATR Digital AUTO TRACKING 50PLAY MODE Selects the playback mode 37REPEAT Repeats playback 38, 50CLOCK/COUNTER Changes the front panel display mode 51TV/VIDEO Switches input between the TV and VCR 22, 55 PROGRESSIVE Activates the progressive scanning mode 47 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM14

15Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control:Parts and functions3Replace the compartment cover.2Install two “AAA” batteries (notsupplied), paying attention to thepolarity diagram in the batterycompartment.1Open the battery compartmentcover in the direction of the ar-row.Battery precautionsThe precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified.2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the “–” end first.3.Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.4.If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury frompossible battery leakage.5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow batterymanufacturer’s directions.)Remote control basics•Press POWER to turn the DVD/VCR on or off.•Press CH or CH to move through the channels one channel at a time.•The / / / are also used to navigate on-screen menu system.•You can directly access specific channels using numeric keys.• Each press of DVD/VCR, switches the screen between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen (VCRmode).Operation• Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to op-erate.• Operate the remote control within 30° angle on either side of the remote sen-sor, up to a distance of approximately 5 meters (15 feet).Polarized AC Cord Plug(One blade is wider than the other.)AC OutletWider Holeand BladePower SourceTO USE AC POWER SOURCEUse the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the ACcord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.NOTES:• Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage(120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.• If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC outlet, do notattempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have anelectrician replace the obsolete outlet.• If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails tofunction, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. Theunit should return to normal operation.Before usingyour unit30°30°Approx.5 meters (15 feet) 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM15

16NOTES: • A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect theantenna to the DVD/VCR properly.•For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The useof an outdoor type antenna is required.•If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable TV subscriber, skip aheadto page 18 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTIONThe DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TVand connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connect-ing an antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connectiondiagram.If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 ohms twin lead (flat) wires,use a combiner having two 300 ohms inputs and one 75 ohms output.NOTE:Antenna connectionsCombination UHF/VHF antenna with 75 ohms coaxial cableCombination UHF/VHF antenna with 300 ohms twin lead (flat) wireSeparate UHF and VHF antennas123 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM16

17NOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,set the TV/CABLE menu optionto the “TV” mode.TV with single 75 ohms UHF/VHF an-tenna inputNOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,set the TV/CABLE menu optionto the “TV” mode.TV with 300 ohms UHF and 75 ohmsVHF antenna inputsNOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,set the TV/CABLE menu option tothe “TV” mode.TV with 300 ohms UHF and 300 ohmsVHF antenna inputs DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTIONAfter you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and followthe connection diagram.This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohms output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antennainputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception.Antenna connectionsBefore usingyour unit 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM17

18Many cable TV companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscriptionchannels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using acable TV company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If yousubscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.Cable TV connectionsNOTE: Whenever a converter/descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to theoutput of the converter/descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels.•Use of the programmable timer.•Recording of one channel while watching another.ALLOWS: • Recording of channels through the converter box(scrambled and unscrambled).•Using the programmable timer to record only thechannel selected at the converter box.PREVENTS: • Recording one channel while watching another.•Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.123ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels.•Use of the programmable timer.•Recording an unscrambled channel while watch-ing any channel selected at the converter box.PREVENT: Recording scrambled channels.NOTE:If you are playing a tape or using thetuner built into the DVD/VCR, the con-verter must be set to the video channeloutput of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).NOTE:To record from converter/descrambler,DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to theconverter output channel, usually chan-nel 3 or 4. 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM18

19IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode.This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambledprograms, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult yourlocal cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many waysto connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.456ALLOWS: • Recording of one channel while watching another.•Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.•Recording of all channels through the converter box.PREVENTS: • Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.•Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.ALLOWS: •Recording of nonscrambled channels.•Recording of one channel while watching another.•Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.•Using the programmable timer.PREVENT: Recording scrambled channels.ALLOWS: • Recording of all channels through the converter box.•Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled orunscrambled) channel.•Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.PREVENT: Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.Cable TV connectionsBefore usingyour unit 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM19

20Connections with the TV or audio componentThe exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is depen-dent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component forthe location of video and audio inputs and outputs.Connect to a TV with Audio/Video outputYou can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV.Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cable.Connect to a TV with S-Video outputIf your TV has an S-Video input, you can get higher quality by connecting it with the S-Video output of the unit usingthe S-Video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the video output jack of the unit.Connect to a TV with Component video output (for DVD/CD playback)You can enjoy the highest quality picture by connecting the unit’s component video out jacks to the componentvideo input jacks of your TV, with component video cables (not supplied).NOTES:• When connecting to a TV using the video or S-Video jack, make sure that the progressive indicator on thedisplay window is not lit. If it is lit, the video and S-Video outputs do not feed the correct signals and you cannotsee any picture. To turn off the progressive indicator, make the progressive scanning mode inactive (see page47).• If the component video input jacks on a TV are the BNC type, use an adapter to convert the RCA jacks from thecomponent video cables to BNC (not supplied). 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM20

21Connections with the TV or audio componentConnect to a stereo amplifier with audio outputYou can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier.Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier.Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surroundIf you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systemssuch as Dolby Digital and DTS by using the optical or coaxial digital output.Use this connection to connect an:• AV amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital decoder• AV amplifier with built-in *DTS decoderConnecting the optical digital cableYou may connect to an AV Amplifier with an optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of a coaxial digitalcable.When you connect the optical digital cable (not supplied), remove the dust protection cap from the rear panel.When not using the optical digital cable, attach the dust protection cap to protect against dust.NOTES:•The DVD OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AUDIO L/R and COMPONENT) are useful only for DVDsection. The VHS signal is output only from the S-Video output jack, composite jacks (DVD/VCR OUT-PUT) and UHF/VHF OUT.• When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS to ON on the AVamplifier. If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing thespeakers to be damaged.• Caution for the optical digital audio output connector: Do not connect to an amplifier (with an optical digital inputconnector) which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs maycause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.• DTS audio will be output only from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL output. To hear DTS audio, DTS-Decoder isnecessary.• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, only noise will be heard from the speakers or analog stereo outputs.• Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the unit.• The optical or coaxial digital output jack output sounds in the bitstream.NOTE:You may connect to a TV with a componentvideo cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable(not supplied) instead of a video cable (notsupplied).Before usingyour unit 2H6P001A[E] P12-21 6/28/05, 5:34 PM21

22Auto clock setting / Setting the video channelNOTES:•When shipped from factory, thevideo channel is set to CH 3.•If the unit does not operate prop-erly, or there is no key operationfrom the unit and/or the remotecontrol: Static electricity, etc., mayaffect the operation. Disconnectthe AC power cord over 30 min-utes, then connect it again.Auto clock settingPreparation:You must connect the antenna or cable before connecting the AC cordto the power source.Wait at least 3 minutes with the power turned off, after the antenna orcable is connected, for the auto clock feature to activate.After the clock is set automatically, you may have to set the time zoneand daylight saving time. (See page 26.)Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR after the auto clock operationcompleted.• When shipped from factory, the “AUTO CLOCK” option is set to “ON”position.• If you turn the DVD/VCR on during auto clock setting, the clock is notset.• Depending on the reception condition, auto clock setting may takeapprox. 30 minutes.• After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug, the clock willbe lost. In this case, wait 3 minutes before turning the DVD/VCR on.• With cable box connection, if the auto clock setting is unsuccessful,select the PBS channel carrying the XDS information, then turn theDVD/VCR off. After 3 minutes, turn the DVD/VCR on.• If the clock is not set automatically, set the clock manually. (See page26.)Setting the video channelTo view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch aprogram selected by the VCR’s channel selector, the TV must beset to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).When a TV is connected with the 75 ohms coaxial cable only:1Press and hold 3 or 4 on the remote control for 3 seconds in thestandby mode to select CH 3 or 4. The selected channel numberwill flash on the display for about 4 seconds.2Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the chan-nel selected in step 1.3Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR.4Press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO position.The TV indicator will disappear in the display.5Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area.The channel number will appear on the screen for about 4 sec-onds.For a push-button TV tunerIf CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot be tuned onyour TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and theTV to CH 3 or 4, playback a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to re-ceive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer toyour TV owner’s manual for details. 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM22

23Various settingsSETUP MENUThe SETUP MENU consists of several menus whereyou can make various settings concerning lan-guage, audio functions, and images. In addition, thismenu includes a clock, channel and other thingsthat require setting just after purchase.For details of each menu, see the correspondingsection in this chapter.Using the SETUP MENUThe following example shows the basic setting proce-dure of the SETUP MENU. The remote control keysthat operate the SETUP MENU are displayed at thebottom of the screen.1Press SETUP while the DVD or video tape isstopped.The SETUP MENU screen will appear.2Press or to select the desired menu and pressENTER.The submenu screen of the selected menu will ap-pear.3Press or to select the desired submenu andpress ENTER.The screen for the selected submenu will appear.4Press or to select the desired item you want,and press ENTER.Selectable items will be listed.5Press or to select the desired item and pressENTER.This completes the setting procedure.•To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.•To close the SETUP MENU, press SETUP.NOTES:•For items that require different operations from thebasic setting procedure, the setting procedure is de-scribed in each individual section.•The item which is indicated by green color cannot beselected.•“TIMER REC SET” cannot be selected when theclock is not set.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEPARENTALCLOCKDISC SETUPOTHERSETUP MENURETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDSELECTENTERTIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEPARENTALCLOCKDISC SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEOSD LANGUAGEDVD MENUAUDIOSUBTITLESETUP MENURETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDENGLISHENGLISHAUTOMATICENGLISHSELECTENTERTIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEPARENTALCLOCKDISC SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEOSD LANGUAGEDVD MENUAUDIOSUBTITLESETUP MENURETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDENGLISHENGLISHAUTOMATICENGLISHSELECTENTERENGLISHFRANCAISESPANOLOTHERAUTOMATICOFF----TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERSETUP MENURETURN SETUPENTERENTER BACK ENDSELECT 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM23

24Setting the languageYou can choose the language of the menu screen,DVD menu, DVD audio and subtitles.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “LANGUAGE” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. Forthe procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.Selectable languages:ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOLThe language you have selected will play if it is re-corded on the disc.ORIGINALThe unit will select the first priority language of eachdisc.OTHERIf you want to select another language, before press-ing ENTER, input the language code by using thenumeric keys. (See the Language code list on page81). Then press ENTER.• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.NOTE:If the selected language is not recorded on the disc,the first-priority language is selected.SUBTITLEWhen several subtitles languages are recorded on DVD,you can select the language to be used for the sub-titles. The selected language remains in effect after thepower is turned off or the disc is replaced.Select “SUBTITLE” and select the menu language fromthe list below.Selectable languages:ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOLThe subtitle is displayed with the selected languageif it is recorded on the disc.OTHERIf you want to select another language, before press-ing ENTER, input the language code by using thenumeric keys. (See the Language code list on page81). Then press ENTER.• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.AUTOMATIC• The unit will automatically select the same lan-guage in the AUDIO setting.• When the unit selects the same language as theAUDIO setting, the subtitles will not appear dur-ing playback.• When you do not use the same language as theAUDIO setting, the subtitles will appear duringplayback.OFFSubtitles do not appear.NOTE:If the selected language is not recorded on the disc,the first-priority language is selected.OSD LANGUAGEYou can set the language for on screen display.Select “OSD LANGUAGE” and select the language fromthe list below.Selectable languages:ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOLDVD MENUWhen several menu languages are recorded on a DVD,you can select the language to be used for the DVDmenu.Select “DVD MENU” and select the language from thelist below.Selectable languages:ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOLThe selected language is the first priority menu lan-guage.OTHERIf you want to select another language, before press-ing ENTER, input the language code by using thenumeric keys. (See the Language code list on page81). Then press ENTER.• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.AUDIOWhen several audio languages are recorded on a DVD,you can select the audio language to be played back.The selected language remains in effect after the poweris turned off or the disc is replaced.Select “AUDIO” and select the audio language from thelist below.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEPARENTALCLOCKDISC SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEOSD LANGUAGEDVD MENUAUDIOSUBTITLESETUP MENURETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDENGLISHENGLISHAUTOMATICENGLISHSELECTENTER 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM24

25Various settingsSetting the parental controlSome discs are specified as not suitable for chil-dren. This unit can prevent playback of such discs.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “PARENTAL” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For theprocedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.NOTE:• The selected level will apply to operations executedafter this.• The unit cannot restrict playback of some discs.• Some discs may not be encoded with specific ratinglevel information though its disc jacket says “adult”.Parental control will not work with those discs.• Do not forget the password. If you forget the pass-word, contact the dealer that you purchased the unitfrom.Temporarily cancelling parental controlParental control can temporarily be cancelled with someDVDs.1Playback a DVD. (See page 33.)2If the DVD disc has been designed to temporarilycancel the rating level, the screen that follows the“READING” screen will change. If you select “YES”with the ENTER, the message “YOUR DISC EX-CEEDS THE PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL1.”(e.g.) will then appear.3If you wish to cancel the set rating level temporarily,select “PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL” with or, then press ENTER. If the password has beenselected, the password input screen will appear.Alternatively, if the password has not been set, play-back will commence. If you don’t know (or haveforgotten) the password, select “CANCEL PIC-TURE”. The setting screen will disappear. PressOPEN/CLOSE to remove the disc.4Use the numeric keys to input the password.• To interrupt the input process, press RETURN.5Press ENTER.6Playback will commence if the entered passwordwas correct.NOTE:This temporary cancellation of the rating level will re-main active until the disc is ejected.When the disc is ejected, the original rating level will beset again automatically.Selecting parental controlSelect “PARENTAL” and select the parental control levelfrom the list below.Level Off: Parental control is turned off.Level 1:Adult discs and general discs (R-rateddisks included) cannot be played back.Level 2 to 3: Adult discs and R-rated discs cannotbe played back.Level 4 to 7: Adult discs cannot be played back.(Level 4 to 7 discs contain content chil-dren age 15 and younger may not see.)Level 8: All discs can be played back withoutrestriction.Select from level 1 to level 8.On a scale of 1- 8, “1” is the most restrictive.To lock the selected parental control level1To lock the selected parental control level, press or to select “PASSWORD”.2Use the numeric keys to input a 4-digit password.• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.• Be sure to remember this number!3Press ENTER.To cancel the locked parental control level1Select “PASSWORD” shown in step 1 of the above sec-tion and use the numeric keys to input the password.2Press ENTER.The locked mark “” will change to an unlockedmark “ ”.Then, you can change the parental control level, orenter a new password.----change to1234YOUR DISC EXCEEDS THE PARENTALCONTROL LEVEL 1.PARENTAL CONTROL LEVELCANCEL PICTURETIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEPARENTALCLOCKDISC SETUPOTHERPARENTALPASSWORDPARENTALSETUP MENURETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDDELETECANCEL- - - -INPUT NO.09SELECTPARENTALOFFENTER 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM25

26Setting the clockThe clock is set to the correct time automatically,but it can also be set manually. The clock can be setfor daylight saving time and time zone.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “CLOCK” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the pro-cedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”on page 23.CLOCK (manually)You can manually set the date, year and present timewith the remote control.Ex.: Setting the clock to “10:20AM” October, 29th, 2005.1Select “CLOCK” and press ENTER.2Select the desired items using or (month,date, year, hour, minute and AM/PM), then pressENTER.3Press or to set the value of the selected item.4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the date, year andpresent time, and press ENTER. The SETUPMENU will close.This completes clock time setting.AUTO CLOCKYou can automatically set the clock by turning “ON” theAUTO CLOCK function.When you want to set the auto clock function to “OFF”,select “AUTO CLOCK”, press ENTER and select “OFF”from the list.For more information see page 22.STANDARD TIME (Time zone)In the rare event that you live within the broadcast rangeof two stations in two different time zones, the DVD/VCR may recognize the wrong station for the auto clockset. To correct the situation:Select “STANDARD TIME” and select the time zone fromthe list below.Selectable time zones and correction timesATLANTIC: GMT – 4 hours(GMT: Greenwich Mean Time)EASTERN: GMT – 5 hoursCENTRAL: GMT – 6 hoursMOUNTAIN: GMT – 7 hoursPACIFIC: GMT – 8 hoursALASKA: GMT – 9 hoursHAWAII: GMT – 10 hoursAUTOMATIC: AUTO SETNOTES:• When shipped from the factory, the “STANDARDTIME” is set to “AUTOMATIC”.• After making the auto clock setting, in some casesthe clock may display another time zone. You can cor-rect the clock by selecting your time zone settingabove.• When the clock is not set or you set the clock manu-ally, the time zone setting is not available.DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMEYou can set the clock to daylight saving time automati-cally or manually.To select daylight saving time, select “DAYLIGHT SAV-ING TIME” and select “ON”, while to cancel the day-light saving time, select “OFF”.ON: For manual setting (forward 1 hour)OFF: For manual setting (back 1 hour)AUTOMATIC: For automatic setting (read XDS in thesignal)NOTES:• When you want to set daylight saving time, on thefirst Sunday in April you set it to “ON”, and on the lastSunday in October you set it to “OFF”.• When shipped from the factory, the “DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” option is set to “AUTOMATIC”.• When the clock is not set, the daylight saving timesetting is not available.• When there is no daylight saving time in your area,always select “OFF”. 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM26

27Various settingsSetting the discYou can format, protect, or finalize a disc.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “DISC SETUP” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. Forthe procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.REFORMAT You can format a recorded DVD-RW.Check the content of the disc before format. If you for-mat the disc, the recorded content of the disc will beerased.To format a DVD in the Video mode, select “REFOR-MAT AS DVD VIDEO”, and to format it in the VR mode,select “REFORMAT AS DVD VR”.The screen below will appear.• When you select “START” and press ENTER, formatwill start. The screen below will appear.• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, theDISC SETUP screen will appear.NOTES:• You cannot format Ver. 1.0 DVD-RW and DVD-R.• You cannot format a disc if the disc protection is “ON”.In such a case, be sure to cancel the disc protection(see page 28) before format.REFORMATSTART CANCELREFORMATFINALIZESTART CANCELNEW DISC FORMATSTART CANCELINITIALIZING DISCNEW DISC FORMAT If you insert an unused disc, the disc is automaticallyformatted.If you use the DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2), you can selectthe mode to be used for automatic format.Select “NEW DISC FORMAT” and select the mode fromthe list below.VR: Format the disc in the VR mode.VIDEO: Format the disc in the Video mode.When you insert an unused disc, the following mes-sage screen will appear.• When you select “START” and press ENTER, formatwill start. The screen below will appear.• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, thenormal TV screen will appear.NOTE:If a recorded disc has scratches or contamination on it,the “NEW DISC FORMAT” screen may appear.If this happens, select “CANCEL”.FINALIZE To play a DVD disc recorded on this unit you must finalizethe disc to insure compatibility with other DVD players. Inaddition if you are using a DVD-RW disc you must recordin Video mode. DVD-RW is the only disc that needsto be finalized.When “FINALIZE” is selected, the screen below willappear.• When you select “START” and press ENTER, final-ization will start. The screen below will appear.• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER,the DISC SETUP screen will appear. 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM27

28Setting the disc / Other (SYSTEM SETUP)UNDO FINALIZEYou can cancel the finalization of a finalized DVD-RW(in VR mode).You cannot cancel the finalization for discs other thanabove. You can record or edit on a disc whose finaliza-tion has been cancelled.Select “UNDO FINALIZE”, and the screen below willappear.• When you select “START” and press ENTER, thecancelling finalization will start. The screen below willappear.• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, theDISC SETUP screen will appear.NOTES:• During the cancelling finalization the cursor will moverepeatedly.• The cancelling finalization process may require a fewminutes to about 1 hour according to disc type or theamount of free space on the disc.• When the disc’s finalization cannot be cancelled, youcannot select “UNDO FINALIZE”.You can turn the display window and on-screen dis-play “ON” or “OFF”.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “OTHER” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the pro-cedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”on page 23.DIMMER (Brightness of the displaywindow)You may adjust the brightness or turn off the display onthe front panel of the unit.Select “DIMMER” and select the display window statusfrom the list below.AUTOMATIC: When the power is on, the display win-dow appears bright. When the poweris off, it appears dark.DIM: The window display always appearsdark.OFF: When the power is on, the display win-dow appears dark. When the poweris off, it is turned off.DISPLAY/CALL (Turning the screendisplay “ON” or “OFF”)You can turn off the screen display that is output to theTV screen by this unit. Select “DISPLAY/CALL”, andselect “ON” or “OFF”.ON: The screen display appears.OFF: Nothing but the SETUP MENU and error mes-sages appear.UNDO FINALIZESTART CANCELNOTES:• During the finalization the cursor will move repeatedly.When the finalization finished, “DISC FINALIZED” willappear.• The finalization process may require a few minutesto about 1 hour according to disc type or the amountof free space on the disc.• You can record or edit a finalized DVD-RW (in VRmode) by cancelling the finalizing, but you cannot dothese operations with a DVD-RW (Video mode), orwith a DVD-R.• You cannot playback a disc recorded on VR mode ona unit that does not support DVD-RW.• Even if you finalize a disc in the Video mode, the disccannot be played back in some DVD players.• A DVD-R disc cannot be named after it is finalized.PROTECT DISCYou can protect a disc to prevent the content recordedon it from being erased, edited or re-recorded.Only DVD-RW (in VR mode) can be protected.Select “PROTECT DISC” and select “ON” to protect thedisc.To cancel the disc protection, select “OFF”. 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM28

29Various settingsSetting the screenThis section describes settings about the screen.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “AV SETUP 1” from “AV SETUP”. For the pro-cedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”on page 23.TV SCREENYou can select the TV screen size to suit the screenimage.Select “TV SCREEN” and select screen size from thelist below.4:3 Pan scanIt displays a wide picture across the whole screenwith left and right edges automatically cut off.4:3 Letter boxSelect this mode when connecting to a conventionalTV. When playing back a wide screen DVD disc, itdisplays a wide picture with black bands at the topand bottom of screen.16:9Select this mode when connecting to a wide-screenTV. A wide-screen picture is displayed in full size.NOTE:If the DVD disc is not formatted in the Pan scan format,it displays a 4:3 aspect ratio.STILL MODEYou can set the type of image displayed on the TVscreen when the playback of the DVD is stilled.Select “STILL MODE” and select the image to be dis-played from the list below.AUTOMATICThe field still or frame still is automatically selected.(For normal use.)STILL BY FRAMEThe frame still is set.Note for the field still and frame still:(with 480i interlaced scanning mode)• Field* still (240 lines)Since only one field (half of the video information) isshown on the TV screen, the picture appears roughbut does not shake.• Frame* still (480 lines)Two fields are alternatively shown on the TV screen.The picture shakes but the resulting picture quality issuperior to the field still pictures.Field*: A field refers to the video information in one-half of a frame. 1 frame (screen) consists of 2fields.Frame*: A frame refers to the total area occupied byeach picture on the TV screen.LINE1 INPUT/LINE2 INPUTThis unit comes with an S-Video input jack and Videoinput jack. When you use an S-Video or Video inputjack, you must select the input mode.Select “LINE1 INPUT” (“LINE2 INPUT”) and select themode from the following list.S-VIDEOThe video signal is input only from the S-Video inputjack.VIDEOThe video signal is input only from the video inputjack. 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM29

30SAP (Second Audio Program)This unit is fitted with an SAP broadcast system thatenables you to switch to a second audio program whileviewing a selected channel.This function applies only when the program is broad-cast in multiple languages through the SAP broadcastsystem.Select “SAP” and select “ON” to use SAP, and to notuse it, select “OFF”.Listening to SAPWhen the unit is turned on or a channel selection ismade, make certain the letters “SAP” appear on thescreen. This means that “Second Audio Program” broad-casting is available.Setting the image quality / Setting the audioThis section describes audio settings.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “AUDIO” from “AV SETUP”. For the procedure,see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page23.DRCDRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to controlthe dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable soundfor your equipment.Select “DRC” and select the level from the list below.MAX: Full dynamic range is maintained.STD: Full dynamic range is reduced.TV: Dynamic range is reduced.NOTES:• This function works only during playback of DolbyDigital recorded discs.• When you listen to the sound from TV’s speaker, werecommend that you select “TV”.• The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differdepending on the DVD.EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUTThe audio mode for the audio input jack can be se-lected, choosing either stereo or monaural.Select “EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT” and select from thelist below.STEREO: The sound is treated as stereo sound.L CH: The sound is treated as the monauralsound of the left channel.R CH: The sound is treated as the monauralsound of the right channel.This section describes image quality settings.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “AV SETUP 2” in “AV SETUP”. For the proce-dure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”on page 23.BRIGHTNESSYou can control the brightness level of the image.Select “BRIGHTNESS” and select the level from thelist below.MAX: The image becomes brighter.STD: The image is of standard brightness.MIN: The image becomes darker. 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM30

31Various settingsSetting the recordingThis section describes recording settings.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “REC SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.INITIAL REC TOYou can select the recording media that is first displayedin the item “REC TO” on the timer recording screen.Select “INITIAL REC TO” and select “DVD” or “VCR”.INITIAL REC MODEYou can select the recording mode that is first displayed inthe item “REC MODE” on the timer recording screen.Select “INITIAL REC MODE” and select XP, SP, LP, or SLP.NOTES:• For the DVD recording mode, see page 52. And forthe VCR recording mode, see page 48.• Even if you select the recording mode by “INITIALREC MODE”, the recording mode on the displaywindow does not change. If you want to change therecording mode, press REC MODE/SPEED on theremote control.AUTO CHAPTERYou can automatically make chapter marks on the DVDto be recorded.Select “AUTO CHAPTER” and select the interval be-tween chapter marks from the list below.OFF: The automatic chapter is not used.5 MIN: The interval is set to 5 minutes.10 MIN: The interval is set to 10 minutes.15 MIN: The interval is set to 15 minutes.30 MIN: The interval is set to 30 minutes.INDEX PICTUREYou can set the time that the thumbnail image is regis-tered in the title menu of DVD-RW (VR mode).Select “INDEX PICTURE” and select from the list below.0 SEC: The image of a recording start point is regis-tered.1 MIN: The image 1 minute after a recording startis registered.3 MIN: The image 3 minutes after a recording startis registered.NOTE:You cannot select the thumbnail image for Video mode. 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM31

32Setting the channel / Setting other itemsThis DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memoryfeature that allows you to skip channels up or downto the next channel set in memory, hence skip overunwanted channels.Before selecting channels, they must be pro-grammed into the DVD/VCR’s memory. In additionto normal VHF and UHF channels, this DVD/ VCRcan receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To usethis DVD/VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CABLEmenu option to the TV mode. When shipped fromthe factory, this menu option is in the CABLE mode.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “CH SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.TV/CABLE SELECTSelect “TV/CABLE SELECT” and select “TV” or “CABLE”.TV: VHF/UHF channelsCABLE: CABLE TV channelsAUTO CH MEMORYThe VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels bypresetting the channels into memory.When you select “AUTO CH MEMORY” and press EN-TER.The AUTO CH MEMORY function will be activated.The channel display will count up and, when finished,the screen returns to normal.ADD/DELETE (channels)You can add the channels you want or delete the chan-nels you do not want manually.Select “ADD/DELETE” and select “ADD” or “DEL.” foreach channel.• Press or to select the channel.The numeric keys can also be used for selection.• When you want to delete the selected channel, press to select “DEL.” and press ENTER.• When you want to use the selected channel, press to select “ADD” and press ENTER.You can set the switching interval between playedback images in the slide show mode.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “OTHER”. For the procedure, see steps 1 to 3in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.JPEG INTERVALYou can select the interval time for JPEG slide show(page 46).Select “JPEG INTERVAL” and select the switching in-terval between images from the list below.OFF: The slide show mode is not used.5 SEC: The interval is set to 5 seconds.10 SEC: The interval is set to 10 seconds.15 SEC: The interval is set to 15 seconds. 2H6P001A[E] P22-32 6/28/05, 5:34 PM32

33Disc playbackREADINGPlayback procedurePreparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator willlight.)1Press OPEN/CLOSE.The disc tray will open.2Place a disc onto the tray.Hold the disc, position it with theprinted label side up, align it withthe guides, and place it in its properposition.3Press OPEN/CLOSE to close thedisc tray.“READING” appears on the screenand some discs start playback au-tomatically.• A menu screen may appear onthe TV screen, if the disc has a menu feature. In this case, press, , , or ENTER to operate a menu feature.4Press PLAY to start playback.5Press STOP to end playback.• The DVD/VCR memorizes the stopped point, depending onthe disc. “ ” appears on the screen for approx. 4 seconds.“” keeps blinking in the display until the playback is stoppedcompletely. Press PLAY to resume playback (from the scenepoint).• If you press STOP again (“ ” appears on the screen), the DVD/VCR will clear the stopped point.6Then press OPEN/CLOSE.The disc tray opens.Remove the disc and press POWER.The disc tray closes automatically and DVD/VCR turns off.NOTES:• If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “INCORRECT DISC”, “REGION CODE ERROR” or “PARENTAL ERROR”will appear on the TV screen according to the type of loaded disc. In this case, check your disc again (See pages9 and 25).• Some discs may take a minute or so to start playback.• A prohibition symbol “ ” may appear at the upper right of the screen. This symbol means either the feature youtried is not available on the disc, or the DVD/VCR can not access the feature at this time. This does not indicatea problem with the DVD/VCR.• When you set a single-faced disc label downwards (ie. the wrong way up) and press PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE,“READING” will appear and then it will change to “NO DISC”.• Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this DVD/VCR playsDVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not beavailable. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.• When playing DTS-encoded Audio CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo outputs. To avoidpossible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereooutputs of the DVD/VCR are connected to an amplification system. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:34 PM33

34Playback by selecting a titleWhen playing back a recordeddisc, you can display the titlemenu and select the title to beplayed back.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Load a recorded DVD.• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator willlight.)1Press TITLE MENU.The title menu will appear.If there are many original titles and playlists...Before pressing TITLE MENU, press DVD MENU until “VR ORG”or “VR PL” will appear on the upper right of the TV screen, thenpress TITLE MENU.The first original title or playlist will be highlighted.2Press or to select the title you want to playback.3Press ENTER.The selected title is played back.NOTES:• If you don’t display the title menu and press PLAY, the first title isplayed back.• The title menu is used not only for playing back titles but also forediting various discs and titles. For details of editing operation, seepage 61.• If you create a playlist, an original title and playlist appear in the titlemenu. For creating a playlist, see page 62.• In case the disc includes more than 10 titles, you can turn to the nextor the previous page. Press , then press or to display next/previous page. To return to normal use, press .• You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the title menu is showing.Press TITLE MENU to clear the title menu, then press DVD/VCR toswitch to the VCR mode.NOTE:When a disc that has been recordedin the Video mode is finalized, a titlelist is automatically created that canbe played back even with other DVDplayers. Consequently, the menubefore finalizing is different from thatof after finalizing. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:34 PM34

35Disc playbackChecking media informationDISC NAME ––––MEDIA TYPE DVD VIDEOTITLE ORIGINAL35REMAINING TIME ––––/ SPDISC PROTECT NOFINALIZED YESFinalizeDisc protectRemaining time*TitleMedia typeDisc nameVarious information on the loadeddisc can be displayed on the TVscreen.NOTES:• The displayed information varieswith the type of media.• Some information may not appeardue to media type or operatingconditions.• In stop mode, some informationdoes not appear.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Load the disc.• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator willlight.)1Press DISPLAY.Media information will appear.2Press DISPLAY while the media information above is displayed.The next media information will appear.*The remaining time displayed during recording may be differentfrom the actual remaining time. When you want to check the cor-rect remaining time, stop recording and display the media infor-mation again.3Press DISPLAY again while the media information above is dis-played. The media information will disappear. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM35

36Special playbackNOTE: There may be a slight de-lay between pressing the buttonand the function activation.Fast forward playbackPress F.FWD during normal playback.Each press of F.FWD will increase the speed of the search (x2),(x12), (x24), (x60).(The speed of the search is increased up to only 2 steps in Audio CD.)• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.Review playbackPress REW during normal playback.Each press of REW will increase the speed of the search (x2), (x12), (x24), (x60).(The speed of the search is increased up to only 2 steps in Audio CD.)• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.Still playbackPress PAUSE/STILL during normalplayback.• To resume normal playback, pressPLAY.Frame advancePress PAUSE/STILL during still play-back.One frame is advanced each time youpress PAUSE/STILL.• To resume normal playback, pressPLAY.Slow motion playbackPress SLOW during normal playback or still playback.Each press of SLOW will change the speed of the slow “ 1/2”,“1/4”, “ 1/8”.• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.• To resume the still playback, press PAUSE/STILL.Locating a chapter or trackPress SKIP Forward or SKIP Reverse during playback tolocate a chapter that you want to watch.Each time you press the button, a chapter or track is skipped.• When you press SKIP once, playback starts from the begin-ning of the current chapter or track. If you want to play the precedingchapter or track, press SKIP twice in quick successions.NOTES:• The unit is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefi-nitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended periodof time, you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are very susceptible.• Fast forward and review playback does not work with a MP3/WMA/JPEG-CD.• Frame advance and slow motion does not work with a CD. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM36

37Disc playbackCommercial skip / Locating a specific sceneCommercial skipUse this function to skip commercials while you playback.Press CM SKIP during playback.The time jumps to a point approx. 30 seconds later and playback re-sumes.NOTE:With some DVD-Video, the Commercial skip operation may not work.Locating a specific sceneSpecify the time recorded on the disc, chapter or title to playback.1Press PLAY MODE.The play mode screen will appear.2Press or to select “TIME SEARCH”, “CHAPTER SEARCH”or “TITLE SEARCH”, and press ENTER.TIME SEARCH: Input the time until the playback is restarted.CHAPTER SEARCH: Select the chapter number to be played back.TITLE SEARCH: Select the title number to be played back.The screen above shows the display when “CHAPTER SEARCH”is selected.3When selecting “TIME SEARCH”, input the time until the playbackis restarted with the numeric keys. When selecting “CHAPTERSEARCH” or “TITLE SEARCH”, press or to select the chap-ter number or title number.4Press ENTER.The playback starts at the point you selected.NOTE:For “REPEAT”, see “Title, Chapter repeat playback” (page 38).TIMESEARCHCHAPTERSEARCHTITLESEARCH REPEATTIMESEARCHCHAPTERSEARCHTITLESEARCH REPEATCHAPTER1CHAPTER2CHAPTER3 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM37

38NOTES:• Some discs may not work with therepeat operation.• In A-B repeat mode, subtitles nearpoint A or B may not appear.• A-B repeat does not work duringthe Title and the Chapter repeatplayback.• You may not be able to set A-Brepeat, depending on the scenesof the DVD.• A-B repeat and Title, Chapter re-peat does not work with a MP3/WMA/JPEG-CD.Repeat playback1Press REPEAT A-B during play-back.The start point is selected.2Press REPEAT A-B again.The end point is selected. Playbackstarts at the point that you selected.Playback stops at the end point,returns to point A automatically,then starts again.To resume normal playback press REPEAT A-B again.“OFF” appears on the screen.Title, Chapter repeat playback1Press REPEAT.The play mode screen will appear.2Press or to select “REPEAT” and press ENTER.3Press or to select “OFF”, “CHAPTER” or “TITLE”.OFF: Playback is not repeated.CHAPTER: The chapter in playback is repeatedly played back.TITLE: The title in playback is repeatedly played back.4Press ENTER.To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” in step 3.One touch repeatThis feature can be used to repeat the last 10 seconds of viewedmaterial, and continues to play as normal.Press ONE TOUCH REPEAT during playback.The video returns to a point 10 seconds before and playback resumes.NOTES:• If the time from the title top is less than 10 seconds when ONE TOUCHREPEAT is pressed, the title top is repeated and then the video isplayed back.• With some DVD-Video, the one touch repeat operation may not work.TIMESEARCHCHAPTERSEARCHTITLESEARCH REPEATOFFCHAPTERTITLETIMESEARCHCHAPTERSEARCHTITLESEARCH REPEATA-B repeat playbackA-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between twoselected points. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM38

39Disc playbackTitle selection / DVD menuNOTE:Depending on the DVD, you may beunable to select the title, and a “titlemenu” may simply be called a“menu” or “title” in the instructionssupplied with the disc.Title selectionTwo or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu isrecorded on the disc, you can select the desired title.1Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU during playback.The title menu appears on the screen.• Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU again to resume playback atthe scene when you pressed TITLE MENU/TOP MENU.2Press / or / to select the desired title.3Press ENTER.The playback of the selected title will start.DVD menuSome DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu.When you playback these DVDs, you can select the subtitles lan-guage and soundtrack language, etc. using the DVD menu.1Press DVD MENU during playback.The DVD menu appears on the screen.• Press DVD MENU again to resume playback at the scene whenyou pressed DVD MENU.2Press / or / to select the desired item.3Press ENTER.The menu continues to another screen. Repeat steps 2 and 3 toset the item completely. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM39

40Changing angles / Zooming / Karaoke playbackx2Changing anglesWhen playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, youcan change the angle that you are viewing the scene from.1Press ANGLE during playback.The current angle will appear.2Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected.ZoomingThis unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You canthen make selections by switching the position of the frame.1Press ZOOM during playback.The center part of the image willbe zoomed in.Each press of ZOOM will changethe ZOOM “x2” , “x3” and “x4”.2Press / or / to view a different part of the frame.You may move the frame from the center position to UP, DOWN,LEFT or RIGHT direction.3In the zoom mode press ZOOM repeatedly to return to a 1:1 view“x1”.Audio 1/2 Vo. OFF Dolby DigitalKaraoke playbackYou can turn the vocal on or off recorded on the DVD KARAOKE.During DVD KARAOKE disc playback,press AUDIO repeatedly until thedesired setting is selected.Vo. ON : The primary vocal is outputwhen it is recorded on thedisc.Vo. OFF : The primary vocal is notoutput.NOTES :• Some Karaoke discs may not have the vocal on/off function.• The on screen display will disappear after a few seconds.NOTES:• Depending on the DVD, you maynot be able to change the angleseven if multi-angles are recordedon the disc.• You can use the Pause, Slow,Search or Skip feature in the zoommode.• The vocal output feature is usedduring playback of Dolby Digital(multi-channel) recorded DVDKARAOKE discs. This featureallows you to turn off vocal audiotracks, or restore them forbackground accompaniment.• When playing Karaoke, connectappropriate audio equipmentsuch as an amplifier to this unit. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM40

41Disc playbackChanging soundtrack language / SubtitlesSubtitle OFFSubtitle 1/32 ENGNOTES:• If the desired language is not heardafter pressing the button severaltimes, the language is not recordedon the disc.• Changing soundtrack or subtitleslanguage is cancelled when youopen the disc tray. The initial defaultlanguage or available language willbe heard and seen if the disc isplayed back again.• Depending on the DVD you may beunable to turn on, turn off, or changethe subtitles, even if they are re-corded on the disc. While playingthe DVD, the subtitles may changewhile opening or closing the disctray, or while changing the title.• In some cases, the subtitles lan-guage is not changed to the se-lected one immediately.Changing soundtrack languageYou can select the language when you play a multilingual disc.1Press AUDIO during playback.The current soundtrack languagewill appear.2Press AUDIO repeatedly until thedesired language is selected.The on-screen display will disap-pear after a few seconds.SubtitlesTurning the subtitles On and OffWhen playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can turnthe subtitles on or off.Press SUBTITLE during playback until“Subtitle OFF” appears.Changing the subtitles languageYou can select the language when playing back a disc recordedwith multilingual subtitles.Press SUBTITLE repeatedly duringplayback until your desired languageappears.The on screen display will disappearafter a few seconds. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM41

42Various operations on CDPreparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Load the music CD.• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU.The TRACK INFO screen willappear.This section describes the TRACKINFO screen where music CDs canbe played back using the variousoperations.Press . The menu list will appear.Playing back a selected track1Press or to select the track number you want to playbackand press .2Press or to select “PLAY” from the menu list and press ENTER.The selected track will be played back.Excluding specified track1During stop, press or to select the track number you do notwant to playback and press .2Press or to select “HIDE/SHOW” from the menu list and pressENTER.The selected track will not be played back. (“H” appears at the sideof the track number.)When you want to cancel the exclusion, press or to select thetrack number with “H” and press .Press or to select “HIDE/SHOW” from the menu list and pressENTER, “HIDE” will be cancelled.NOTES:• In case the disc includes more than10 tracks, you can turn to the nextor the previous page. Press ,then press or to display next/previous page. To return to normaluse, press .• You cannot switch to the VCRmode when the TRACK INFOscreen is showing. Press TITLEMENU/TOP MENU to clear theTRACK INFO screen, then pressDVD/VCR to switch to the VCRmode.TRACK 02TRACK 03TRACK 04TRACK 05TRACK 06TRACK 07TRACK 08TRACK 09TRACK 10TRACK 01TRACK 0100:00:19/00:03:5400:00:19/00:45:28MODE: NORMALREPEAT: OFFTRACK INFOENTERRETURNPLAY BACK ENDSELECT SETTITLEMENUThe elapsed time and total time of the music data (during playback) Scroll barThe elapsed time and total time of the whole CDCurrent playback modeThe track number during playbackThe music data recorded on the CD 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM42

43Disc playbackVarious operations on CDNOTE:When recording on a CD-R/CD-RWin the MP3 or WMA modes, “RAN-DOM PLAY” and “TIME SEARCH”will not appear in the menu list.Random playback1Press or to select “RANDOM PLAY” from the menu list andpress ENTER.The order of music tracks is randomly changed.2Press PLAY.Music is played back in random order.To cancel random playback, select “RANDOM PLAY” from the menulist again, and press ENTER.Repeat playback of selected track1Press or to select the track number you want to repeat play-back and press .2Press or to select “REPEAT TRACK” from the menu list andpress ENTER.3Press PLAY.The selected track will be played back repeatedly.To cancel repeat track playback, select “REPEAT TRACK” from themenu list again, and press ENTER.Repeat playback of all tracks1Press or to select “REPEAT ALL” from the menu list andpress ENTER.2Press PLAY.All tracks on CD will be played back repeatedly.To cancel the repeat all playback, select “REPEAT ALL” from the menulist again, and press ENTER.Playing back programsYou can specify the playback order yourself.1Press or to select “PROGRAM PLAYBACK” from the menulist and press ENTER.2Press or to select to the track number that you want tochange the order of and press ENTER.The “ ” mark will appear at the right side of the track number.3Press or to select to the track number that you want tospecify and press ENTER.The track number that you select in step 2 moves to the positionthat you specified.4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change the playback order.5Press PLAY.The tracks will be played back in the changed order.To cancel program playback, select “EXIT PROGRAM MODE” fromthe menu list and press ENTER.Playing back track by specifying the time1Press or to select “TIME SEARCH” from the menu list dur-ing playback and press ENTER.2Press / or / to specify the elapsed time of the track (thiswill be the starting point of playback) and press ENTER.Playback will start from the specified elapsed time. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM43

44MP3/WMA/JPEG playbackMP3 and WMA files can be playedback. Also, you can display JPEGfiles on the TV screen and enjoythem as a slide show.Some discs may not play due tothe condition of the recording.Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG CD playback:• MP3/WMA/JPEG CD is a disc thatis standardized by ISO9660.• The directory and file names of theMP3/WMA/JPEG CD must corre-spond to the ISO standardized filenames.• This unit can read 200 files perdisc. If one directory has more than200 files, it reads up to 200 files,the remaining files will be omitted.• The unit is able to recognize up toa maximum of 50 directories perdisc.• If the CD has both audio tracks andMP3/WMA/JPEG files, only audiotracks are played.• It may take more than one minutefor this unit to read MP3/WMA/JPEG files depending on its struc-ture.• Music recorded by “Joliet Record-ing Specification” can be playedback. Long file names will be cut.• The music files recorded by “Hier-archical File System ” (HFS) can-not be played.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Load the disc storing MP3, WMA or JPEG.• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)Using the BROWSER screen1Press TITLE MENU.The BROWSER screen will appear.2The MP3, WMA and JPEG files and folders stored in the disc aredisplayed on the BROWSER screen.• Select a folder and press ENTER. The files in the folder appear.When the file to be displayed is selectedYou can select the file types to be displayed on the BROWSER screen.1Press to select “SELECT FILES” and press ENTER.The following list will appear.MUSIC ONLY: Only the MP3 and WMA files appear.PICTURES ONLY: Only the JPEG files appear.ALL: All files and folders appear.2Select one item in the above list and press ENTER.The display will be changed to the selected display type. 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM44

45Disc playbackMP3/WMA/JPEG playbackMP3 CD• MP3 files must have the extensionletters “.mp3”.• Standard, sampling frequency, andthe bit rate:MPEG-1 Audio32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz32kbps to 320kbps (constant bitrate or variable bit rate)• The recommend recording settingfor a high quality sound is 44.1kHzof sampling frequency and128kbps of constant bit rate.WMA CD• When creating a WMA disc, makesure that the copyright function isoff. DRM (Digital Rights Manage-ment) files cannot be played back.• WMA files must have the extensionletters “.wma”.• Standard, sampling frequency, andthe bit rate:WMA version 7 and 832kHz, 48kbps44.1kHz, 48kbps to 192kbps48kHz,128kbps to 192kbps• Music files recorded as mono,48kHz, 48kbps cannot be playedback by this unit.Playing back MP3/WMA files1Press or to select MP3 or WMA file.• In case the disc includes more than 10 files, you can turn to thenext or the previous page. (See page 42.)2Carry out either of the item a or b below.a: Press ENTER.b: Press to select “PLAY” and press ENTER.The TRACK INFO screen appears to playback the selected file.For the details of the TRACK INFO screen, see “Various opera-tions on CD” on page 42.3To return to the BROWSER screen, press RETURN.• To stop playback of the MP3 or WMA files, press TITLE MENU.Grammy03_02.mp3Grammy03_03.mp3Grammy03_04.mp3Grammy03_05.mp3Grammy03_06.mp3Grammy03_07.mp3Grammy03_08.mp3Grammy03_09.mp3Grammy03_10.mp3Grammy03_01.mp3BROWSERENTERRETURNPLAY BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENUGrammy03_02.mp3Grammy03_03.mp3Grammy03_04.mp3Grammy03_05.mp3Grammy03_06.mp3Grammy03_07.mp3Grammy03_08.mp3Grammy03_09.mp3Grammy03_10.mp3Grammy03_01.mp3Grammy03_01.mp300:00:19MODE: NORMALREPEAT: OFFTRACK INFOENTERRETURNPLAY BACK ENDSELECT SETTITLEMENU 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM45

46MP3/WMA/JPEG playbackPlaying back JPEG files1Press or to select JPEG file.• In case the disc includes more than 10 files, you can turn to thenext or the previous page. (See page 42.)2Carry out either of the item a or b below.a: Press ENTER.b: Press to select “PLAY” and press ENTER.The thumbnail images of the JPEG files stored in the route direc-tory or the folder appear.Press , , or to select the pages of the thumbnail im-ages, or select the JPEG file to be displayed at first for the slideshow.3Press ENTER to play the selected picture.If you have set the interval time for JPEG slide show, the pictureswill be played back one after another automatically. (See page 32.)• Press ZOOM to enlarge the displayed image.• Press ANGLE to rotate the image by 90 degrees each time.JPEG CDJPEG files must have the extensionletters “.jpe”, “.jpeg” or “.jpg”.4To return to the thumbnail screen, press RETURN.• To stop the slide show, press TITLE MENU.Alone.jpgAmbassadeurs-Aristide_Bruant.jpArlstide Bruant.jpgAt_the_Moulin_Rouge.jpgClown Cha-U-Kao.jpgDancer Seated.jpgEI Dorado.jpgGalerie 65 Cannes.jpgJane Avril-1893.jpgAlfred Ia Guigne.jpg/popArtBROWSERENTERRETURNPLAY BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENUSaxophone.jpg Baseball.jpg Drive.jpgparty_240803.jpg practice_ski.jpg My_car.jpgENTERRETURNPLAY BACK ENDSELECT SELECTTITLEMENU 2H6P001A[E] P33-46 6/28/05, 5:35 PM46

47Tape playbackProgressive scanThe unit supports the progressivescanning system as well as the con-ventional interlaced scanning sys-tem. If your TV is equipped with com-ponent video input jacks which sup-port the progressive video input, youcan enjoy high quality picture bymaking the progressive scanningmode active.Preparation:•Connect to a TV equipped with component jacks which support theprogressive video input.•Turn ON the TV and set it to the corresponding video input mode.•Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator willlight.)1Press PROGRESSIVE in the stop mode. The PROGRESSIVE in-dicator “ ” on the display window will light.•The unit recognizes the picture source (film or video) of the cur-rent disc according to the disc information.2Press PLAY to start playback.NOTES:• Some discs may not be played back with the progressive scan mode correctly because of the disc characteris-tics or recording condition.• There are some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets that are not fully compatible with the unit, resultingin an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD disc in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, use theinterlaced scanning mode.• You cannot activate the progressive scan mode in the following cases:- The unit is in the VCR mode.- A DVD disc is currently playing. You must stop playback first.•To make the progressive scanning mode inactive, press PRO-GRESSIVE in the stop mode. The PROGRESSIVE indicator“” on the display window will go off.Different scanning modesInterlaced scanTechnology that alternately displays odd-numbered scanning linesand even-numbered scanning lines. Also called “480i”, “i” meaning“interlace”.Progressive scanTechnology that simultaneously displays odd-numbered scanninglines and even-numbered scanning lines from top to bottom. Alsocalled “480p”, “p” meaning “progressive”.Disc playbackP 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:35 PM47

48Video cassette tapeTape speed and maximum recording timeLoading and unloading a cassette tapeUse only video cassette tapes marked and .• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder However, S-VHS recordingis not possible with this model.• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to playback S-VHSrecordings with regular VHS resolution.• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.Erase prevention tabVCRErase prevention tabScrewdriverTape SpeedSLP (Super Long Play)T-160 T-120 T-90 T-60 T-302-2/3 hours 2 hours 1-1/2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes8 hours 6 hours 4-1/2 hours 3 hours 1-1/2 hoursSP (Standard Play)LoadingPush the center of the tape until it is automatically in-serted.Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing upand the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. Aninverted cassette tape cannot be inserted.Automatic power ONWhen you insert a cassette tape the VCR power will turn ON automatically.Automatic playbackWhen loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.UnloadingYou can eject the video tape while the unit is turned off.1Press EJECT on the unit or the remote control. 2Remove the cassette tape.Automatic tape ejectThis VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended. And when the tape is rewound to itsbeginning, the cassette tape will be ejected automatically.To prevent accidental erasureRemove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver. To record againCover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape.AdhesiveTapeP 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM48

49Tape playbackCassette tape playbackNOTES:• This VCR selects the playbacktape speed SP, LP or SLP auto-matically.• A cassette tape and DVD disc canbe played back simultaneously. Ifyou press DVD/VCR, the tapeplayback and DVD playback alter-nate with each other on the screen.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Press DVD/VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator willlight.)1Load a prerecorded tape(When loading a cassette tapewithout the erase preventiontab, playback will start automatically).2To start playbackPress PLAY.Playback will start.“” will appear on the screen forabout 4 seconds.To stop playbackPress STOP once.The tape will stop but remain fullyloaded and ready to play.“ ” will appear on the screen for about4 seconds.To rewind the tape or forward it rapidlyPress STOP.To rewind the tape:Press REW.To forward the tape:Press F.FWD.To stop the tape-winding, press STOP. To switch to playback directly(without STOP), press PLAY.Forward/Reverse picture search modeWhen the tape is being winded, you can switch to picture search mode(see next page). To do this, press REW or F.FWD and hold it down. Theunit will resume the tape winding as soon as the button is released. 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM49

50Special playbackPicture searchReverse picture search functionPress REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback.Forward picture search functionPress F.FWD x 1 or x 2 during the playback.To return to playback: Press PLAY.Still picturePress PAUSE during playback.To resume normal playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE.Slow motionDuring playback press SLOW.To return to playback: Press PLAY or SLOW.Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustmentIf noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion,press the TRK + or – to reduce the noise bars.If the still picture jitters excessively, press TRK + or – tostabilize the still picture.Frame by frame picturePress PAUSE during playback.Press SLOW one by one: The picture advances frameby frame.To return to playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE.Adjusting tracking conditionAutomatic tracking adjustmentWhenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatictracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signalto enable optimum picture quality during playback.Manual tracking adjustmentIf automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well duringplayback, press TRK +/– to eliminate the noises.“MANUAL TR.” will appear. Press it briefly for a fine ad-justment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.• Press ATR to reactivate automatic tracking again.“AUTO TR.” will appear.NOTES:• The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH,STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.• During picture search mode there will be noise barswhich are caused by the system.• The Special Playback will automatically change toplayback after approx. 5 minutes to protect the videotape against excessive wear.Repeat playbackThe entire video tape will be played until its end. Thetape will then automatically rewind to the beginning andthe playback will be repeated.1Press REPEAT while the VCR is playing back.2By pressing REPEATeach time, “REPEATON” or “REPEAT OFF”is selected in turn.3When “REPEAT ON” is selected, the tape is playedback to the end, and then, it is automatically re-wound to the starting point and played back again.The display “REPEAT ON” goes out in about 3 sec-onds.To cancel repeat playback: Press REPEAT to se-lect “REPEAT OFF”.Commercial skipPress CM SKIP during playback.The video is rapidly forwarded for approx. 30 secondsand playback resumes.You may press the button up to six times in a row tomove 180 seconds ahead.To display VCR operation statusPress DISPLAY. The clock, day of the week and moreinformation will be indicated.While watching TVWhile operating a tapeTo cancel the display: Press DISPLAY until all indi-cators disappear.REPEAT ONPICTURE SEARCH SPEEDPRESS TWICETAPE SPEED PRESS ONCESP (Standard Play)LP (Long Play)SLP (Super Long Play)5 X9 X15 X3 X7 X9 XSPEED SEARCH TIMESCH 1258 : 47AM MON00 : 00 : 00 SPSTEREO SAPDAY OF THE WEEKCHANNELTAPE SPEEDREAL TIME COUNTERCLOCKSTEREO ANDSECONDAUDIOPROGRAM (SAP)8 : 30AM MON00 : 15 : 12 SPHI-FIOPERATINGMODETAPE INAUTOREPEATHI-FI STEREO 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM50

51Tape playbackZERO RETURN function / Video index search systemZERO RETURN functionThis function makes tape rewind-ing stop at the counter “00:00:00”position automatically.8 : 47AM MON00 : 04 : 38 SPHI-FI8 : 47AM MON00 : 00 : 00 SPHI-FICH 001INDEXor is displayed+3INDEX NO. (up to 9)1Press DISPLAY.The counter display shows the tape run-ning time during playback or recording.2Press COUNTER RESET at the desiredtape position. The counter display will bereset to the “00:00:00” position (e.g. the be-ginning of recording).3Press STOP when playback or recording is finished.Press ZERO RETURN.The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded and automatically stopat the “00:00:00” position.Switching the display between clock and counterPress CLOCK/COUNTER. The clockand tape counter alternate with eachother in the display.Video index search systemThis function enables you to locate the beginning of any record-ing made on the VCR.Recording an INDEX MARKThe Index search function automatically recordsan INDEX mark on the tape whenever a record-ing is initiated.Index searchPress INDEX or during stop or playmode.For Succeeding programs: Press INDEX .For Preceding programs: Press INDEX .(Additional press increases the INDEX NO.up to 9.)When the INDEX or is pressed, theunit starts searching the INDEX NO. selectedand finds the portion, then playback startsautomatically.To stop the Index Search, press STOP.NOTES for Counter Display:• If you rewind the tape beyond“00:00:00”, a minus sign (“–”) willbe displayed in front of the time.• When you load a tape, the counterwill reset to “00:00:00”.• The counter does not function onnonrecorded (blank) sections ofthe tape. When you rewind, fastforward or play tapes throughblank sections, the counter stops.NOTES for Video index searchsystem:• When you record an INDEX markat the very beginning of the tape,the mark may not be found.• During INDEX search, the tapemay stop and begin to play at aslightly different location.• INDEX may not function properlywith old or worn out video tapes.• INDEX marks may not be found ifit is extremely close to the pointwhere the search began.• In recording, if you stop recordingtemporarily, the INDEX mark is notrecorded on the tape. 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM51

52Read this before recording on discTypes of discYou can use DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.DVD-RW (VR mode)• This mode involves multiple editing functions.• Various editing options using a created Playlist.DVD-RW (Video mode)/-R• Simple editing (renaming titles).For more information on recording format, see “Recording for-mat” (page 10).Recording modesThere are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and qualityvary according to mode.This section explains things you mustknow to record onto a disc. Read itbefore attempting to record.NOTES:Recording time can change for thefollowing reasons.• When image quality is poor as dur-ing poor TV reception.• When recording on a disc that hasbeen edited before.• When the video is followed with re-cordings of still images or just au-dio.NOTE:Should a power failure occur orshould the AC cord plug be discon-nected while recording, editing, ini-tializing, finalizing or any other func-tion, the program being recorded willbe lost or the disc may not be play-able. Manufacturer can not guaran-tee against loss of program or discshould this occur. To start recordingagain, re-format the disc or use anew disc and follow the instructionon recording. RecordingmodeXPSPLPSLPRecording timeApprox. 60 minApprox. 120 minApprox. 240 minApprox. 360 minQualityCan record high quality images.Can record normal quality images.Quality deteriorates slightly, butrecording time is longer.Recording time is prioritized overquality.• Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), re-cording time varies according to the recorded content.To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the me-dia information. (See page 35.) 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM52

53Tape playbackNOTES:• When using one touch timer re-cording to record on a DVD disc, ittakes some time from when youpress REC/OTR until recordingactually starts.Press REC/OTR a little before yourpreferred starting point.• Even if STOP is pressed duringrecording, recording does not stopinstantly. Recording may continuefor as long as 5 seconds maximumin the VR mode or 30 secondsmaximum in the Video mode.• Because of characteristics pecu-liar to digital video compressiontechnology, scenes with fast mo-tion may appear as a matrix oflarger blocks.Read this before recording on discDisc remaining timeVR mode• Recording is possible as long as there is available space on the disc.(Finalized discs can be recorded by cancelling the finalization, see“UNDO FINALIZE” on page 28.)• Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space on the disc. (Titlescan be erased from finalized discs by first undoing the finalization.See “UNDO FINALIZE” on page 28.)Video mode• Up until the disc is finalized, recording is possible as long as there isavailable space on the disc. (Once the disc has been finalized, addi-tional recording and erasing are not possible.)• The remaining time cannot be increased, nor can recorded title beoverwritten.• Titles cannot be erased nor can recorded titles be overwritten.Images that cannot be recordedSome DVD-Video and broadcasts contain copy-restriction signals toprotect copyrights. There are 3 types of copy-restriction signals: “CopyFree”, “Copy Never” and “Copy Once”.“Copy Free” (unrestricted recording)Land-based TV broadcasts and images you record yourself with a videocamera allow unrestricted recording. There are no restrictions on re-cording.“Copy Never” (recording prohibited)• Images that contain the recording prohibited signal cannot be re-corded.• If the recording prohibited signal appears halfway through an imageyou are recording, recording is paused at that instant. When the re-cording prohibited signal ends, recording resumes.• This unit incorporates a built-in copy guard. It cannot record soft-ware or broadcasted programs that contain copy restriction signalsdesigned to protect copyright, etc.“Copy Once” (one-time recordable)Programs (images) that contain the one-time recordable signal can berecorded only in the VR mode using a DVD-RW disc that supportsCPRM Ver. 1.1.Recording 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM53

54Recording a TV programPreparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit.• Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode.1Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the re-cording mode.The recording mode will appear on the TVmonitor and change every time RECMODE/SPEED is pressed.VCR recording modes: SP/SLPDVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/SLPSP is the normal recording mode for videotapes. SLP offers 3 times the recording time as SP. For more infor-mation on DVD recording modes, see page 52.2Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate position (page 32).3Press the numeric keys or CH / to select the channel to berecorded.TO SELECT Cable TV CHANNELS:1-9 Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.Example: To select 2, Press “002”.10-12 Press 0 first and then the re-maining 2 digits in order fromleft to right.Example: Press 012 for “12”.13-99 Press 2 digits in order.Example: Press 22 for “22”.100-125 Press the 3 digits in order.Example: Press 110 for “110”.TO SELECT TV CHANNELS:All channels can be instantly selected by using two buttons. (Forexample, to select channel 2, press 0, then 2. If you press only 2,channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds.) For channels10 and above, press the 2 digits in order.VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELS4Press REC/OTR.When recording starts, “ ” appears onthe screen for about 4 seconds.NOTES:• When recording onto a DVD, ittakes some time from when youpress REC/OTR until recordingactually starts.Press REC/OTR a little before yourpreferred starting point.With a video tape, recording startsalmost at the same time you pressREC/OTR.• If the erase prevention tab of videotapes is removed, the tape willeject when REC/OTR is pressedfor recording.You can record programs you watchon TV onto video tapes or DVDs.TVVHF2-13UHF14-69CABLEVHF2-13STD/HRC/IRC14-36 (A) (W)37-59 (AA) (WW)60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)86-94 (86) (94)95-99 (A-5) (A-1)100-125 (100) (125)01 (5A)TV - VHF/UHF channelsCABLE - CABLE TV channels00 : 00 : 00 SPSPDVD modeVCR modeCH 110CH 110VCR modeDVD mode 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM54

55Tape playbackRecording a TV programTo stop recordingPress STOP to stop recording.“ ” will appear on the screen for about 4seconds.NOTE:When recording onto a DVD, even if STOP is pressed during record-ing, recording does not stop instantly. Recording may continue for aslong as 1 minute maximum.To stop recording temporarilyPress PAUSE/STILL to avoid recordingunwanted material.“” will appear on screen for about 4 sec-onds.Press again to resume recording.NOTES:• In video recording, the pause function will be released after 5 min-utes to prevent damage the video tape. The unit will change to theSTOP mode.• When recording onto a video tape, you can select a recording chan-nel in the recording pause mode (You cannot change a recordingchannel in the DVD recording pause mode.)Recording one program while watching anotherWhile the unit is recording, press TV/VIDEO to select the TV position.The “VCR” will go off and recording will continue.Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV channelselector.NOTE:Some cableTV hookups do not permit viewing one channel while re-cording another. See pages 18, 19.Auto Rewind featureThis VCR will automatically rewindthe tape when the tape has ended(except during OTR and TIMERREC). It will also eject the tape.VCR modeDVD modeNOTES:• If the disc space become full, therecording is stopped and “Disc isfull” will appear on the screen.•In the event of a power failure duringDVD recording including OTR andTIMER REC, the program can notbe recorded on the disc.When the power resumes, after theVCR/DVD is turned on, the setchecks the disc to repair the errorwhich is caused by a powerfailure. This checking process mayrequire a few minutes to about 1hour according to disc condition.In this process “SYSTEM ERRORPLEASE WAIT DISC CHECKING”will appear on the screen.Recording 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM55

56One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)The One-touch Timer Recordingfeature provides a simple and con-venient way to make a timed re-cording.00 : 00 : 00 SPSPDVD modeVCR modeCH 110CH 110OTR 0 : 30OTR 0 : 30VCR modeDVD modePreparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit.• Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode.Example: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.1Press REC MODE/SPEED to select therecording mode.For the recording mode, see the step 1 onpage 54.2Set the TV/CABLE option to theappropriate position (See page32).3Press numeric keys or CH / to selectthe channel to be recorded.4Press REC/OTR. Each additional press of REC/OTR will increaserecording time as shown in the chart below, up to a maximum of 6hours. The OTR and recording time will appear on the screen forabout 4 seconds.To cancel OTRPress STOP or turn off the power.“ ” will appear on screen for about 4 sec-onds.TV - VHF/UHF channelsCABLE - CABLE TV channelsNOTE:If you wish to watch the DVD play-back during the VCR OTR, pressDVD/VCR to change to DVD modeand perform the DVD playback. Youcan also playback the VCR duringDVD OTR.Pressoncetwice3 times4 times5 times6 timesNORMAL RECOTR - : - -OTR 0:30OTR 1:00OTR 1:30OTR 2:00OTR 3:00OTR 4:00OTR 5:00OTR 6:00NORMAL RECRecording time Press 7 times 8 times 9 times10 times11 timesRecording time 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM56

57Tape playbackTimer recordingThe timer recording system allowsyou to select the date, time andchannel and record the desired pro-grams. Up to 12 timer programswithin a month can be stored in thisunit.Setting timer recordingPreparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Load a recordable DVD or video tape.• Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode.• Confirm that the clock is indicating the correct time.Example: Set the recording mode to LP; the TV program is on channel12 starting at 8:00 PM and stopping at 9:30 PM on a date of 20th.1Press SETUP.The SETUP MENU screen appears.NOTE:If a recordable tape is not insertedor no disc space is available, thetimer record indicator “ ” flashes.Replace the tape or disc to allow re-cording.2Press or to select “TIMER REC SET” and press ENTER.The TIMER REC SET screen will appear.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERSETUP MENU3Press or to select “NEW” and press ENTER.The program screen will appear.RecordingENTERRETURN BACK ENDSELECTSETUPENTERTIMER REC SETREC RECTO MODECHENDSTARTDATENEWSETUP MENU 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM57

58Timer recordingNOTES:•If you select timer recording on aspecified date only one time, select“ONCE” in the “TYPE” for recording.You can record same days of everyweek or from Monday to Friday us-ing the item “TYPE”. The items youcan select are as follows:ONCE: Recording on the selected“DATE”EVERY SUN: Recording every Sun.EVERY MON: Recording everyMon.EVERY TUE: Recording every Tue.EVERY WED: Recording every Wed.EVERY THU: Recording every Thu.EVERY FRI: Recording every Fri.EVERY SAT: Recording every Sat.MON-FRI: Recording from Mon. toFri.MON-SAT: Recording from Mon. toSat.EVERYDAY: Recording everyday.•The starting and stopping times forthe recording are displayed on the12-hour (am/pm) clock. Twelveo’clock midnight is displayed as“12:00AM ”, whereas twelve o’clocknoon is displayed as “12:00PM”.•The initial setting of “REC TO” and“REC MODE” can be changed us-ing “Setting the recording”. (Seepage 31.)4Press or to select “TYPE” and press ENTER.Press or to select “ONCE” from the list and press ENTER.5Press or to select “DATE” and press ENTER.Press or to select the date to be recorded from the list andpress ENTER.6Press or to select “START” and press ENTER.Set the time when the recording is started.• To switch over the selection item (hour or minute), press or , then press ENTER.• Press or to adjust the time.• After setting the time, press ENTER.7Press or to select “END” and press ENTER.Set the stopping time in the same manner for setting the startingtime of timer recording.8Press or to select “CH” and press ENTER.• Press or to select the channel to be recorded.• You can select the external input (L1 or L2) by pressing or .9Press or to select “REC TO” and press ENTER.Select the media (DVD or VCR) to be recorded from the list andpress ENTER.10 Press or to select “REC MODE” and press ENTER.The recording modes for the media selected in “REC TO” itemare listed up.Select the recording mode and press ENTER.For the recording modes in VCR, see page 48, and for the re-cording modes in DVD, see page 52. 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM58

59Tape playback8 : 00 11 : 009 : 00 10 : 00Program 1Prog.1Deleted PartsNon Recorded Portion PartsProg.2 Prog.3Program 2Program 3Recording Control SettingsTimer recording11 Select “OK” and press ENTER.The timer program is determined and the TIMER REC SETscreen appears again.12 When you enter the other program for the timer recording, re-peat the steps 3 to 11.13 Press SETUP.The TIMER REC SET screen disappears and the display willreturn to the normal screen.14 Press TIMER REC. The timer indicator “ ” will appear on thedisplay and the unit stands by for recording.• If the program is DVD recording only, the unit will change toVCR mode automatically. (The DVD mode cannot be selected.)• If the program is VCR recording only, the unit will change toDVD mode automatically. (The VCR mode cannot be se-lected.)• If the programs are DVD and VCR recording, the unit will turnoff. If you want to use the unit, press TIMER REC again todeactivate the timer.Checking or changing the timer recordingWhen you want to check the selected timer recording, follow the steps 1and 2 of “Setting timer recording” and display the TIMER REC SET screen.To change the timer recording, select the program to be changed andpress ENTER. The changing method is the same as that for the re-cording a program for the first time.Cancelling the timer recordingDisplay the TIMER REC SET screen.Select the program you want to cancel and press CANCEL, then theselected program will be erased from the timer recording list.In case Timer programs-overlapDo not overlap timer programs as portions of the conflicting programswill be lost. The first recording time has priority over the next recordingtime as shown in the diagram below.In this case, the next recording time is delayed a maximum of about1 minute.RecordingNOTES:• Recording starts a few secondsbefore the preset starting time.• You cannot use the timer record-ing for the both DVD and VCR atthe same time.• You can playback the DVD duringthe VCR timer recording, and youcan playback the VCR during theDVD timer recording. 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM59

60Stereo recording and playbackThe VHS Hi-Fi audio system per-mits high fidelity recording of MTSSTEREO TV broadcasts.STEREOOUTPUTSELECTIONSTEREOL chR chMONOSOUND HEARD ON BOTHSPEAKERSSTEREOLEFT CHANNEL AUDIORIGHT CHANNEL AUDIOMONONOTES:• When playing back a video tapeor disc that is not recorded in Hi-Fistereo mode, the audio will auto-matically be monaural.• When listening to a Hi-Fi videotape, disc or MTS broadcastthrough the RF OUT (UHF/VHF)jack (Audio/Video cord not con-nected), the sound will be monau-ral.When a MTS STEREO broadcast is re-ceived, the word “STEREO” will appear onthe screen and the program can be viewedor recorded in stereo.The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure isthe same as for normal recordings.NOTE:When using a Cable TV system, stereo TV programs may be transmit-ted over a mono cable channel. In this case the word “STEREO” willnot appear and the sound will be in mono.Output selectionWhen viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing a prerecordedHi-Fi STEREO on video tape or disc, press AUDIO SELECT to selecthow the audio will be heard through the speakers. Normally set to theHi-Fi STEREO position, this button can be set to the MONO position ifthe stereo audio is of poor quality. The “R” and “L” positions allow theaudio from the Right or Left Hi-Fi channel to be heard over both TVspeakers. This button has no effect when viewing a monaural audioprogram. Each time when you press the button, output selection dis-play appears on the screen for several seconds. Refer to the chartbelow.Output selection for DVDYou can switch between the left or right channel and stereo onlywhen playing a disc on which a bilingual broadcast was recorded inthe DVD-RW VR mode. It is not possible to switch between channelsotherwise as only the channel selected in the setting of SAP (SecondAudio Program; ON or OFF) is recorded in the DVD-RW Video modeor DVD-R (see page 31).NOTE:When a stereo or monaural broadcast is recorded, either stereo ormonaural, respectively, is played back and it is not possible to switchbetween channels. 2H6P001A[E] P47-60 6/28/05, 5:36 PM60

61Editing the discEditing the discThis section explains how to editthe recorded contents on DVD-RWs. However, the items that youcan edit vary with the recordingformats. In VR mode, you can editvarious title menus, whereas inVideo mode, you can edit only afew items.Title menuWhen the content is recorded, a title name that includes the date, time,channel number and other information is created automatically.The title menu can be used when you playback after confirming thecontents (see page 34), or when you check the contents recorded onthe disc.Original titleThe titles explained above are called original titles; these will be addedwith every recording. In VR mode you can do various editing opera-tions i.e., you can rename the titles, or add the chapter marks. In addi-tion, you can erase the unnecessary titles to increase the disc space.PlaylistYou can create a playlist based on the original titles.You can combine or erase undesired scenes.If you create a playlist it will become the primary list used by the disc.If you create a playlist to customize your viewing preferences, andchoose to delete it, the original titles will not be affected. It is recom-mended to create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles frombeing erased accidentally.If you create a playlist, both the original title and playlist will be dis-played on the title menu.Editable itemsThe items that can be edited are different between original title andplaylist. For the disc in Video mode, only the title name can be edited.The items can be edited in each are as follows:NOTES:• This unit can not record or edit adisc which was recorded or editedusing another DVD recorder.• You cannot edit or record the discon which disc protection is set. Insuch a case, be sure to cancel thedisc protection (see page 28) be-fore starting the operation.• When a scene has been erased,the selected position for erasingmay vary slightly from the actualerased position.Editing items VR mode Video modeOriginalPlaybackAdding chapter markCombining chaptersErasing scenesErasing titlesRenaming titlesCreating playlistCombining titlesOriginal PlaylistYYYYYYYNYNNYYYNYYNNNNYNNIf you finalize the disc in Video mode, the title menu is automaticallychanged. Thumbnail image and recording information will not appearin the title menu after finalizing. 2H6P001A[E] P61-69 6/28/05, 5:36 PM61

62Editing a playlistYou can create and edit the playlistbased on the original title.NOTES:• A playlist can only be created witha DVD-RW in VR mode. You can-not create a playlist with a DVD-RW in Video mode, nor with aDVD-R.• In case the disc includes more than10 titles, you can turn to the nextor the previous page. (See page34.)Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Load the recorded DVD-RW (VR).• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)Creating a playlist1Press TITLE MENU.The title menu will appear.2Press or to select the original title which will be used as thebase of a playlist.3Press .The editing menu of original title will appear.4Press or to select “NEW PLAYLIST”.5Press ENTER.The editing menu closes and the created playlist appears at thebottom of the list. 2H6P001A[E] P61-69 6/28/05, 5:36 PM62

63Editing the discEditing a playlistNOTES:• The title name can be a maximumof 64 characters. Long names willbe shortened in the title menu.•For using the keyboard screen, see“Changing a disc name” (page 74).Changing a title name1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the playlist where you want to change the title name.• Press or to select the playlist.• Press to display the editing menu of the playlist.• Press or to select “RENAME TITLE”.3Press ENTER.The keyboard screen will appear.4Use the keyboard screen to enter the title name.5Press DISPLAY to return the title menu.Family1( .< > #2a b c3d e fCANCELBackRETURNExitSTOPCaps0Space bar4g h i5j k l6m n o7qp r s8t u v9w x y zDISPLAYOKDISPLAYOKNumbersSignsLetters 2H6P001A[E] P61-69 6/28/05, 5:36 PM63

64Editing a playlistErasing a scene (Edit title)You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created playlist.When you erase the scene from the playlist, the scene is not erasedfrom the original title.1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the playlist where a scene you want to erase is included.• Press or to select the playlist.• Press to display the editing menu of the playlist.• Press or to select “EDIT TITLE”.3Press ENTER.The EDIT TITLE screen appears.4Press ENTER to playback the playlist on the EDIT TITLE screen.• Use each operation button (F.FWD, REW, SKIP +, SKIP –, PLAY,PAUSE/STILL, SLOW, CM SKIP) for the playback to search thestarting point of the scene you want to erase.ENTERRETURNENTER BACK ENDTITLEMENUEDIT TITLENAME FamilyCHAPTER1/3LENGTH00:00:00/00:30:1700:00:0000:00:00 00:00:00PreviewPressENTERto startSELECTENTERRETURNENTER BACK ENDTITLEMENUEDIT TITLE00:08:2800:00:00 00:00:00PreviewSET STARTSET ENDFinishNAME FamilyCHAPTER1/3LENGTH00:08:28/00:30:17 2H6P001A[E] P61-69 6/28/05, 5:36 PM64