RCA DVD Systems Manual L0520813
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m ging Entertainment, WARNIING This symbol indicatesthat this product incorporates double ins@adonbetween hazardousmainsvoltage and user accessibleparts. This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal iqury. important instructions This symbol indicates accompanyingthe product. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,do not expose this DVD Recorder to rain or moisture, CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZESA LASER,USEOF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTHENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURESOTHERTHAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN HAY RESULTIN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERSAND DO NOT FCC JNFORHATmON 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 designedto provide reasonableprotection againstharmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures, REPAIRYOURSELEREFERSERVICJNGTOQUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION FCC Regulationsstate that unauthorized changesor modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. Note: Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. This DVD Recorder is designedand manufactured to respond to the Region Nanagement Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD Recorder this DVD Recorder cannot play the disc.The Region number for this DVD Recorder is Region No I, Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital apparatus meets al!requirements of the Canadian Interference - CausingEquipment Regulations.This classB digital apparatus complies with Canadian CES-O03. Cet appareil num6rique de la classBest conforme _ lanorme du NHB-O03 du Canada. Note: i efer to the identification/rating label located on the back par@ ofpur operating voltage. Product product for its proper Registration Pleasefill out the product registration card and return it immediately,Returning the product registration card allows usto contact you if needed, Keep},our salesreceipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in caseyou needthem,The numbers are located on the back of the DVD Recorder, Model No. DRC8:_eSN Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: Ventilation: You must adequately ventilate the product, Hake sure there is adequate spacearound the DVD RecorderNCR to provide proper air flow for ventilation, Seediagram, The AC power cord is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC outlets one way,If the plug won't go into the outlet completely,turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way,If it still won't fit, contact a qualified electrician to changethe outlet or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safetyfeature, This device is protected by U.S.patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights,The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by !lacrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay=per-viewusesonly, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Hacrovision. Reverse engineeringor disassemblyis prohibited. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,such asvases,shallbe placed on the apparatus. Table of Contents Chapter PlayHods Icon I: Connections and Setup Types of Discs ....................................................... 2 Thin_s to consider 2 before yoe connoct ................................. ................................................. 4`$ IntroScan (Audio CD only) ........................................ 44 PieyBeckControl (PBC)_Video CD only ............................ 44 3 Pleyin_ rap3end/orJPBG B_es ........................................ 44 Viewin_ _PEGfi_es .................................................. `$5 E×plenetion of jacks end Cebles ....................................... Back of the DVD/VCR ................................................ `$ 5 Chapter 5: The Hen_ System Front of the DVD/VCR 7 UnpasB tho Box ..................................................... Choose yoor connection 2 .............................................. ............................................... ¢onnoctiom DVD/VCR ÷ TV ........................................... Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Coble Bo× Connection: DVD!VCR ÷ TV ÷ Satellite Receiver Advanced Aedio Connection Instaff batteries control Turn on the TV and the DVD/VCR Complete Intoractive .............................. Information in tho remote Setup 8 ........................ .............................. .................................... .......................................... What to Expect ..................................................... How to find your TV_s Video Input Next Steps Channel 18 Watch t2 Disc .............................................................. ............................ ........................................................ J5 PleyerHenu 15 Pleylist i7 Copy Disc 18 Disc Options 18 .............................................. Find oot if the remote Programming can bo programmed the remote Programming to operate yoor TV the remote Usin_ the remote to operate other to operate Code list for programmin_ 28 to operate your TV .......................... components other components the remote ........... ................. ........................ control ......................... ......................................................... t5 Chapter 2: The Remote Controt Explenetion of buttons TV Play Disc ....................................................... Disc Title Hone ................................................. I`$ ................................. Overview of the _onu System ....................................... `$7 The Moin Henu .................................................... 47 Tape .................................................... ........................................................ ...................................................... An_e 49 Icon ................................................... .............................................................. P_eyfrom 22 Copy Tape ..................................................... Review A-B Edits ................................................ 49 `$9 De_ete A-B Edits `$9 Stert 28 Disc Library 28 Timers 28 Setup e xideocessette tape while you record to disc Copyin_ e DVD disc (DVD+R Timer Recordings or DVD+RW) .............. Findin_ a title 3t ....................................... 3l discs ................................ 33 Editin_ ti_esusin_ the Hide Chapter Feature ........................ VCR Basics ........................................................ Besic Rocording ................................................. Advanced VCR Featoros Advenced Pleyback 3`$ ............................................. .............................................. ..................................................... Express Recordin_ ............................................... Watchin_ one ¢hanno_ whffe you recordanother channe_ WatchBt_ e DVD discwhile you record to tepe ¢opyin_ e videocessette tape to a DVD or DVD+RW) Be_ionel ¢odin_ .................................................... Usin_ Difforent Henus Search Options ..................................................... .............................................. 58 ................................................. 51 5l 5l 5l Block Level 51 .................................................. ............................................... 5l .............................................. 5 l 5_ 5:_ Quelity ............................................. 5'_ Disc Options Tape Options ..................................... 52 $_ note to see pa_e `$_ .................................... note to see pa_e 4_ Lan_ua_os ...................................................... 5'_ Display ...................................................... Aodio ....................................................... 5_ 5_ Subtitles 5_ .....36 .................................................... Disc ......................................................... .......................................... 38 50 Digital Ootput ................................................ SR$/TroSurround ............................................. 36 How to Load end Pley Discs 50 50 36 38 50 50 Tape Speed .................................................. Smart Record ................................................. .......................................... 49 ................................................. Becording Types of discs you can play `$9 Bering Limits 35 Chapter 4:Pi_yingDiscs 49 ................................................. 35 ............. 36 49 Lock/Un_ock Rocording Options .............................................. Becord Destination ........................................... ...................... 38 disc (DVD+R ............................................... Audio Broadcast VCR Info Display ................................................ 35 VCR Recordin_ ............................................................. Display Dimmer 3`$ 3,$ Besic Playback .................................................. 3`$ ....................................................... ............................................................ System Options Playback ...................................................... 32 and DVD+BW ............................................... Unreted Titles ............................................... (movie_ pro_ram_ etco) by using tho 8oft Foeture ........3 i Editing DVD÷R ................................................ ................................................... Parente_ Controls to tape ................... 29 Disc Library ....................................................... DVD 28 .................................................. 30 Editing the Genro of a Title ................................................. Pleybeck Hode (Digitel or Analog) ............................... 49 AutoRewind .................................................. `$9 DVD Recording Watchin_ 49 21 28 ...................................................... Tape AutoPIay ............. 48 49 `$9 28 28 channel `$8 Autoplay .................................................... Screen Eormat ............................................... Watching TV ...................................................... The Chonne_ Banner ............................................. one channol while you record another 48 Pley Tape Chapter 3: Using the Re¢order_s Features Watching 48 `$8 .................................................... `$9 Tape Options Express recording ................................................ 48 21 23 ..................................................... `$8 Instellation 38 39 39 Heno ............................................... 5'_ 53 Interactive Setop ............................................. Channel Soorch ............................................... 53 53 Clock Sotop .................................................. Channel List ................................................. 53 53 Pleyback Options ................................................... 39 Usin_ the On-Screen Info Display ..................................... Time Display ................................................... Selectin_ ¢hepter SebDtle e Title on DVDs or e Track on Audio CDs or VCDs ........... Icon leon Repeat Icon ................................................... ................................................... 39 Chapter `$I TroobleshooDn_ `$1 Hendlin_ `$I Heintenanse `$I Limited .................................................... `$_ Audio Icon ...................................................... 4;_ Demote Angle Icon ............................................... 43 6: Addition_( )nfor_tion Ceutions .................................................. of Cabinet Werranty Accessories .................................................... ............................................. .................................................. ........................................................ 55 58 58 59 80 Types of D_scs RECORDING; DVD+R TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING 2,4×_4×_ or 8x ONLY; DVD+RW 2Ax and 4× ONLY. NOTES: ItisNOT possible to recordon CD-R orCD_RW discs. IF_PORTANT: ItisNOT possible torecordcontentthatiscopy-protected.This isusually trueformost premecordedDVD discsand most pre-recorded VHS tapes. _PHol OVlEVV PLAYBACK_ TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN PLAY DVD discs - DVD movie discs (DVD=ROH); DVD+R; DVD+RW; DVD=RW (must be recorded using video mode orVH)', DVD-R (must be recorded using video mode orVH and mus_be finalized). discs may $o_e not be compatible due to I_ser pickup end disc design° ¢Ds (Audio ¢Ds, ODOR, ¢D-RW) -Audio CDs contain musicalor sound content only.rap3 discs are CDs (CDoR or CDoP, W) thor contain rap3 files.Thisproduct also playsCDs that contain JPEGfilesand HuNisessionCDs. Video ¢D O/¢D) and Super Video ¢D ($-VCD) discs - Like DVD video discs,VCDs contain picture and sound content.The difference is she amount of information thac can be stored on the disc,VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs,SuperVideo CDs (S°VCDs) can be used to record up _o 70 minutes of digital sound and video, wizh HPEGo:Zs_andardvideo and HPEG-I s_andardaudie---bu_you must use DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on your DVD/VCR nor S-VCDs.Addizionally, SoVCDdisc compatibility is dependent on which HPEG coding software, disc designsoftware, and discwriter software are used',and the discs _hemselves, Things to co_sid÷r before Pro_ec_ components fr_r_ yo_ co_ect overhea_in_ Don'_ block ventilation holes on arty of the components.Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Don'_ stack components. When you place components in a stan& make sure you allow adequate ventilation. If you connect an audio receiver or amplifien place i_on the top shelf. P_si_ion ¢_b[_s properly _o avoid_udio interference Insert each cable firmly into _hedesignated jack. If you place components above the TV,rouEeall cables down the side of Eheback of the TV insteadof s_raigh_down Ehemiddle of the back of the TV_ If your TV has an antenna _hat uses300oohm twin lead cables,do no_coil the cables.Also,keep _he_win lead cables awayfrom audio/video cables. Con_ect4on Pictures Audio/video cablesare usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video). Graphics containedwithin this publication are for represenr4tion onl4 U_pack the Box Your DVD/VCR came with the following items: :@L Remote ¢or_tro[ and set of audio video c_bles (p_rt _u_ber batteries (p_rt Bumber 26 [ 387) RF C@gxial c_ble(p_rt number 2g [396) Graphics contained P_wer within chis publication cord (part _urnber are for representation _8_04) onJy. _33086) Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD/VCR, instructions, Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you,Turn to the appropriate Cables Heeded page for specific OeOe YV • Coaxial • Audio/video • S-Video po8 TV Coaxial Audio/video S-Video p01e TV ,, Coaxial ,' Audio/video • S-Video TV Satellite YV + satellite receiver po12 Receiver Connecting an opt;ionai audio receiver: Aft:or yell connect the DVD/VCR (choose abeve)_ an option information about; to your YV ge te page connecting 14 for generaH an audio/video receivero Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 3 Explanation of mnput jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks arid cablesyou can use tomake connections (only a coaxial cableand a set of audio/video cables are packedwith your DVD/VCR--you can purchase other cables by calling 1-800-338-0376,order onfne at s_*w.rca,com, or go to your local electronics store),There are several 'waysto connect your DVD/VCR to your TV dependingupon the cables you haveand the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a different levelof performance, It's important to remember, we're r_lking about degrees of picture improvement for comparison. If your TV has Component iacks (Y,Pb,Pr), S-VIDEO,and composite video (often color-coded yellow and grouped with Audio Left and Rightjacks that are white and red); Component (Y,Pb,Pr), would be considered excellent, S-Video would be very good, and the composite video jack (yellow) would be considered good, Component Video (Y_ Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables TheY, Pb,Pr iacks provide optimum picture quality becausethe video is separated into three signals (two signalsare dedicatedto the color portion of the image,and the other signal is dedicated to the black and white part of the image). PI y To ensure maximum picture quafty, use three video-grade cables (no_ supplied)for the connection. You can purchasebundled component video cables (not supplied) that are color-coded to match the Y,Pb,Pr jacks (red,green, and blue),ComponentVideo Input iacks are usually found on high-end TVs, such as HDTVs; multimedia monitors; and some of the"flat" LCD and PlasmaTVs or monitors, P_ Notes; Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cablesbecause the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and cables carry on_ythe picture signal, not the sound, Nse the ComponentVideo connection (¥, Pb, Pr) for DVD playback a_d watching TV.Yo_must a_soco_ect yelow video came or S-Video for VCRp_aybad_i_ analog mode, $=Vi_eo jacks a_ Cables The S-Video (separatevideo) jack provides better picture quality than a composite video jack (sometimes labeledVIDEO and color;Protects contents of the DVD so nobody can record new programming onto it. If the disc has been locked, the menu option changesto UnlockDisc(not availablefor DVD+R discs). Finalize Disc: DVD+R only.Enablesa DVD+R disc to be played in other DVD players,Not availableif the disc has already been finalized.After a disc is finalized,you can't record more programs to the disc, Make Campattb/e: DVD+RW discs only.If you have madeedits to the disc (described in the next section),such asadding or deleting chapter markers or hiding chapters,this option enablesthe edited version of the discto be compatible with other DVD players. If you press OK when a title is highlighted,the following options appear: Rename Title: PressOK when highlighted,and the omscreen keyboard appears.Follow the on-screen instructions to give the disc a different name.Highlight Donewhen you're finished, and press OK. Play Title: PressOK when highlightedto pby the title. Play Full Tttle: PressOK when highlighted to play a title which has been edited by hiding chapters if you want to play the title in its entirety (eventhe hidden chapters). Not availablefor DVD+R discs. De/ere T/tie: PressOK when highlighted to delete the title, Follow the on-screen instructions on the confirmation scteen to delete the title. (Not availablefor finalized DVD+R discs.) If you delete a title from a non-finalized DVD+R disc,the information will Slimbe on the disc but the title will be erased so there won't be any 'wayto accessthe title. Clear Chapters:The DVD/VCR adds a chapter marker every 5 minutes of recording,You can also add chapters manually.When you highlight this option and press OK, all chapter markers are erased.(Not availablefor DVD+R discs), F:di_:ing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs While playingthe disc,press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears),Details about the different icons appear in Chapter 4: PlayingDiscs.However, the edit feature includes special options for DVD+RWdiscs, The Edit icon 1. While playinga disc,press the INFO button. 2. Pressthe right arrow button to highlight the Edit icon _, and press OK.The following choices appear (use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight a choice and press OK to select). /nsert Chortler Marker (DVD+RW discs only).When you're recording to a disc,the DVD Recorder adds a chapter marker automatically every 5 minutes,Additionall_ you can insert chapter markers manuallyto segment different parts of the title.To insert a chapter marker, simply highlight InsertChopterfVJarkerduring playbackat the point where you want the chapter to start. Delete C;hapter Marker (DVD+RW discs only). Since the DVD/VCR automatically adds chapter markers every 5 minutes, you may want to make each chapter longer by deleting a chapter marker during playback, _ide Cha_te_ (DVD+RW discs only). During playbackyou can hide a specific chapter so it is automatically skipped,For more information, go to page_4. New TItle Frame You can changethe thumbnail image that appears in the PIoyeriVlenu (described in the next section).When the video appears that you want to use to visually represent the title_ press OK (the next time you access the PlayerfVlenu a still image of this video will appear). Split Title (DVD+RW discs only).you can divide one recording into smaller segmentsso that each title appears separately in the DiscTit/eMenu.This isa helpful feature when you record a block of programming that contains several shows and/or when you copy camcorder videocassette tapes to a disc. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only _ Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature As with most editing features on recorded discs,Hide Chapter is only availablewith DVD+RVVdiscs. Some people use it to hide comme_cials or introductions to programs.You have to Insert a Chapter P1arkerat the beginningand the end of the part of the recording you want to"hide." Note; Since the DVD/VCRautomatically adds a chapter marker ever}, 5 minutes during recording, it might be a good idea to Great At/Chepter Merkers before using the Hide Chapter feature. To find the Clear Chaptersoption, go to the Disc menu and select Disc Title Menu. Highlight the title you want to dear chapters from, and pressOK. Highlight _teer _hept_e_, and press OK. L While playing the recording (called a title), press INFO (the Info Display appears), 2. Press right arrow until the Edit icon _ is highlighted,and press OK. 3. When you're at the beginningof the place you want to hide, press PAUSE.Then,highlight Insert ChapterMarker (if the Info Display isn't on the screen,press INFO and select the Edit icon _), 4. Use FASTFORWARD or ADVANCE to go to the end of the segmentthat you want to hide,and select InsertChapterMarker again, 5. To"hide the chapter" you must be playing it.Therefore, press REVERSEorAGA[N until playback is between the two chapter markers you just inserted. If the Info Display isn't on the screen,press INFO, select the Edit icon, and select Hide Chapter(eachtime the title playsthis chapter win be automatically skipped). _. To"undo" the Hide Chapter feature for normal playback,go to the DiscTitleMenu and select P/ey Fu/ITitle. VC_ Basics TheVCR part of your DVD/VCR has all the basicfunctions of otherVCRs.The basicconcepts are explained below and the advancedVCR features are explained on page32, o CbEbC3E3 Basic [. Playback Tune the TV to your DVD/VCR viewing channel(03, 04, or theVideo Input Channel). 2. Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR. 3. Press PLAYto play the tape. Press FORVVARDor REVERSEto cue the tape to the desired position during Playmode, To advancethe tape approximately 30 seconds at a time during Playmode, press the ADVANCE button on the remote control. To go back approximately 10seconds during play mode, press theAGAIN button, ddd Press PAUSEto stop action, For slow-motion playback,press FORWARD (while picture is paused), ddd To move one frame at a time, press PAUSEon the remote (while paused)--each time you press PAUSE,the video moves fol ward one frame, ddd Pressthe CH +/CH- buttons to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Press STOP to stop playback. _ote: [f both a DVD disc a_d VC_ tape are in the DVD/VC_,go to the main menu (press _E[IU), select Tape,and press PLAYto start playing the tape. Tape Eject Press the STOP/E_ECT button on the DVD/VCR when stopped to eiect the tape,You can also press the OPEN.CLOSE button on the remote control to eject the tape. Basic _eco_ding I. If necessary, change the tape speed (SP or SLP) in Recordin_ Options menu (page 52). -;; _. If you're watching TVIpress the RECORD button on the front of the DVD/VCR (the VCR's RECORD button tha_ is next to the STANDBY/ON button turns on) to begin recording. 3. Press the STOP button to halt recording. Safety If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOPTo resume recording, press the RECORD button on the remote control. Tab Check the Safety Tab Hake sure there is a tape in the DVD/VCR with its safetytab in place,Youcannot record on a tape if the safety tab has been removed, if the safer' tab is removed and you want to record, simply cover the hole with adhesivetape. 34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Advanced VCR Features TheVCR portion of your DVD/VCR combo works like mostVCRs, but has some additional features for playbackand copying tapes to disc.Most importantly, you need to understand the difference between digital and analog asit applies to theVCR portion of your DVD/VCR combo. o -- The analog setting provides standard playbackthat the majority of VCRs provide--play; stop_pause_ record. In addition to standardVCR playbackfunctions, the digital path provides you with all kinds of neat features that mimic a DVD,You can only use one path at a time; digital or analog, INFO burro All DVD functions must use the digital path--there is only one digital path.Therefore, there are times when the tape will play through the analogpath (for example,when you record to a DVD disc and play aVCR tape at the same time). The easiest way to see if you are usingthe DigitalVCR path, is to press INFO during playback.If youYe in the digital mode, an Info Display @pears. .qol@ @lb,, o' o' n' Advanced Playback I_ Insert a tape, :_+ Press PLAY, 'W D°%_' 3. Press INFO (if the Info Display doesn't appear,pressANALOG DIGITAL on the remote control), 4+ With the Info Display on the screen,use the lefdright arrow buttons on the remote to highlight PLAYbuttol different icons to accesstheVCR playbackfeatures. T,n e Dispk;y Playback ii4cat@ Reset Counter Index %a<)_ P!ay Mode: Xa_da,a orAB Repeat Zero Seard A B Fdit VCR lnfo Display Above, the time display shows the amount of time that has elapsedon the tape. Below the time display is the play indicator that tells you the state of playback(play,pause,stop, erc,). _ote;These items are for display onJy--yol caBllot adjust or change the_, _ese¢ ¢o_¢er: Setsthe 0 point, which meansthe elapsedtime in the Timer Display starts from the point when you press OK with the Reset Counter icon highlighted. Zero Search: FastfoPwards or rewinds the tape to the point that you selected asthe 0 point (above). Ir_e× Search; Eachtime you press RECORDon theVCR, the tape records an index marl<.Use index Search to quickly find the beginningof a program.With the index Search icon highlighted,you can qukkly go back or go forward to the next index point, Press FORWARD to go to the next index Mark, press REVERSEto go to the previous Index mark.The Tapemenu will he displayedwhile the DVD/VCR searchesfor the next Index Mark. A-B E_i_: This feature was designedso that you can copyyour videotape collection of home movies to DVD discs in separate segmentsso the events appear asseparate titles on the DVD disc,For example,you might haveyour wedding; a birthday party; and your family reunion on a tape from your camcorder recordings.If you set up A-B Edits,these events will appear asseparate titles on the DVD disc,With the AB Edit icon highlighted,press OK (the options appear on the screen), Inser_ A _oi_/Ir_ser_ of the _pe. B _oi_: press OK to marl ,a disc to tape,enablesyou to crea_ea customized phylist (audio CDs and DVDs), selects the screen format for DVDs, and accesses rifle menus and disc menus for DVDs. Go to page48 for details, Tape - provides options forVCR playback,such asAutoPiay;allows you to copy a tape to disc;allows you to select segmentsof the rape for editing. Go to page49, D_¢ Library - contains information about all programs you've recorded usingthis DVD/VCR.You cart use the DiscLibraryasa searchtool by sorting recorded programs,As much information aspossible is stored automatically,The information is stored in the DVD/VCR's memory and has storage limits.You may needto delete some library contents in the future to make room for new recordings. For detailed information about the DiscLibrary,go to page3 I. Timers = set up timer recordings and view the list of existing timer recordings. Go to page50 for general information about this menu.For instructionsto set up a time_ go to Chapter 3 (page30), Setup - accessesall of the menus from the interactive Setup (the menusyou went through the first time you turned on the product); parental controls (radng limits); record quality settings; language options for on-screen menus and discs;and advancedsettings for audio and component video. Go to page50 for more information. Graphics contained within _his publication are for representation only 47 Watch TV The WutchTV menu shows the current channel or input,To watch TV, press OK when the WatchTV menu is highlighted (the channel banner appears to show you availableprogram information, such as channel,name,and time). For more information, go to page28. Disc Play Disc You can only accessthe disc menu when you've inserted a compatible disc into the DVD/VCR,The submenus follow: Play Disc: starts playingthe disc. Disc T[,tle Menu: _vailabieonly when you've inserted a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc that you've recorded in this DVD/VCR.With DiscTitle highlighted,press OK to accessthe disc's title menu (the disc name appears on the top and each recording is listed below the disc name). For details about the Disc TJf;leMenu_ go to Chapter 3 (page 32). If you press OK when the disc nameis highlighted,the following choices appear: Reneme Disc: PressOK when highlighted (the on=screenkeyboard appears).Follow the onscreen instructions to givethe disc a different name.Highlight Donewhen you're finished, and press OK,You cannot select the disc namefor a finalized DVD+R disc. Erase DJs¢: Erasesa DVD+RW disc soyou can record new programming onto it, Not available for DVD¢R disc. Leek Disc."Protects contents of the DVD so nobody can record new programmingonto it. If the disc is locked,this option changesto unlock,This option isn't availablefor DVD+R discs, FJneltxe Disc: Only appears if you havea DVD+R disc in the DVD/VCR. In order for a DVD+R disc to be playedin other DVD player,you must finalize it. Make Cempattble: DVD+RW discs only.If you havemade edits to the disc,such asadding or deleting chapter markers or hiding chapters,this option enablesthe edited version of the disc to be compatible with other DVD players. If you press OK when one of the recordings (titles) is highlighted,the following choices appear: Renametitle', Pby title; Playfull title; Delete title; and Clear chapters. PMyer Menu. • shows you how a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc's menu will appear in other DVD Players. A small still4rame from each title you record (program,show, movie) appears asa thumbnail image. Use the DVD player's left and right arrow buttons to highlight a thumbnail so you can playthe recording, If you have multiple recordings and want re get back to the beginningquickly,highlight Goto page / (if availableon the screen) and press OK, Here: Not all [_VDplayersare able to play DVD+Rand DVD+RWdiscs. Check the DVD player's owner's manual The DVD/VCWs PlayerMenu shows DVD+RWdiscreenuwillappearinanother Note: not a_l I)VD#ayers support DVO+RWdiscs. _ hew a DVD+R or DVDplayer. PMyHst: (availablefor Audio CDs and DVDs):You can create a customized pJaylistjust like you can with many CD playerswhere you rearrangethe order in which the songsplay.The playlist is played via the Program Playoption in the Info Display (page43),When you want to cop}, a single title from a DVD+R or DVD+RW discto a tape,you can set up a pJaylistfor the disc with only the title you want to copy,To set up a playlist,follow the onscreen instructions. DVD+Rand Cepy DJsc:Simultaneouslystarts playingdisc and recording the discto tape in theVCR. Noce: If you've created a playlist on the disc,only the playlistwill be recorded.To copy the entire disc,you would have to delete the playlistfrom the disc before you choose CopyDisc. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Disc Op_fons AutoPlay: When you select On, a pre=recorded DVD disc immediately starts playing after you insert it into the player (there's no need to press the PLAY button).With recordable discs (DVD+R or DVD+RW) with content recorded AutoPlay On, on them will automatically display contents. Note: For CDs with rap3 or _PEG files on them_ instead contents Screen of the CD (the files and/or _ormat: folders) appear of pWaying automatically_ the automaticaffy. the setdng you choose adiusts the way a movie appears on your TV (DVD discs only). Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format. Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjustthe screen setting (also called the aspect ratio).The choices follow: # x 3 Le_;t_erba×- Choose this setting if you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio (height=to=width ratio).You'll see the entire frame of the movie, but it will take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically,The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. 4 x 3 Letterbo× # × 3 Standard - Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entire scteen of your TV.This might meanthat parts of the picture (the left and right edges)won't be seen, Host discs that are produced in a widescreenonly format can't be cropped in this fashion. 4 x 3 Standard 16 x 9 - Choose this setting if your DVD/VCR is connected to a widescreenTV: If you choose this setting and you don't have a widescreenTV:the imageson the screen might appear distorted clueto vertical compression. If you play a disc recorded in 4 x 3 format on a widesc_eenTV_the left and right sidesof the screen will appear black, Angle _¢an: Some DVDs are produced with multiple camera angles,However, it is difficult to know when the angle feature is availablethroughout a movie. If you turn on the Angle Display, an icon will appear on the screen whenever multiple anglesare availablefor a particular scene in a movie. 16x9 Ta_e P_ay Ta_e: starts playingthe tape. P_ay from Sea_: Rewindsthe tape to the beginningand starts playback. _y Tape: Allows you to copy the contents of a tape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc,The copy will begin from the current position on the tape to the end of the _pe, Note:Tapes (movies) that have been encoded with copy-protection cannot be copied to disc. _ee_ew A_B Ed_s:AlJowsyou to reviewA-B Edit segmentsyou created usingtheVCR Info Display (see page35 for more information).Also allows you to playA-B Edit segments, DeCeiVeA-B Ed_s: Allows you to delete A-B Edit segments, Tape Operant: Tape Au_aP_ay: When you select On,the tape starts pbying automatically after you insert it intoVCR (there's no need to press the PLAY button). P_ay'ba¢_ Made: Gives you two options forVCR playback: D_'ft_a_ - Sendsthe VCR content through the digital part of the DVD/VCR, which enablesyou to use theVCR InfoDisplay during playback(for more information, go to page 35). Ana_a_ - Choose Analogif you want to play a tape and view the picture in true analog format without going through the digital encode and decode process,which is applied through the digital path. In the Analog mode, you will not be able to see the on-screen Info Display desctibed on page35, _uf;aRew_nd: When you select On, the tape automatically starts rewinding as soon asyou reach the end of the tape. Graphics contained wRhin _his publication are for representation only _ Disc Library The disc library accessesinformation about whatyou've recorded onto discs.Details of this feature and the submenus are described on page3 I, Timers Timer You can add timers and view or edit existing timers flora this menu for automatic recording.Timer recordings are especiallyuseful when you have a favorite program that you want to record every week and/or every day.If you use a cable box, the cable box must be On and tuned to the channelyou want to record, during the timer recording; if you're recording from satellite, the satellite serotopbox, also called a receive_must be On and tuned to the channelyou want to record. For details about setting up a timer, go to page30. Setup The Setup menu contains many submenustha_ are explained on the following pages.Follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. Note:To return to a previous raenu, pressthe left arrow button or GO BACK. Parental ControJs You can set up ratings limits and turn on the Parental Control feature in order to control the type of discs people can play in the DVD/VCR.The padlock icon on the Loci< menu indicates whether the player is locked or unlocked, Le¢ked:You need to enter the password in order to play discsthat have a higher rating than what you've allowed.When the player is locked, nobody can accessthe Lock menu without entering the password. Unlocked: No password required to play discs,Even if you've set ratings limits, they won't be enforced when the player is unlocked. I_otes: The player is shipped unlocked Don't without any rating ffmits set, If yon want confuse the DVDfVCR's Parental Control feature with a pareatal to use the Parental Control centro_ feature that feature, set Ratings LimKs and then may be in your T¥, often referred lock the player, to as V-Chip. The ratings described here refer to discs that you play in the recorder, not TV prograras. Parental Control Lock (and Unlock) Lock I. From the DVD/VCR's main menu,select Setupand press OK (the Setupmenu items appear), 2. SincePorentdlControlis highlighted,just pressthe OK button (the PdrentdlControlmenu items appear). 3. SinceLock is highlighted,just press the OK button on the remote. 4. If prompted to enter a password, use the number buttons on the remote control and press OK (ConfirmPasswnrdappears).Enter the same numbers you entered before and press OK. 5, To return to the previous menu, press the left arrow button. Once the player is locked, you'll needto enter the password everytime you accessthe PurentdCentrals menu. Note:The player isshipped without any rating limits set.You need to set Ratings Umits (go to page50 for instructions) in order for the player to prevent people from playingdiscs with certain ratiags. Rating Limits The Rating Limitsmenu lets you determine what types of discs can be playedin the player,and what types of discs will require a password to override the rating limit that you've set. In the U.S.,the ratings feature is based on the ratings set up by the PIPAA(Notion Pictures Association of America) such as R,PG, G, etc, The system ranks the ratings from I to 8 in order to accommodate ratings systems used in other countries ( ! is considered material that is least offensive and 8 is considered the most offensive), Note: In order for the Ratingsto he enforced, the DYD/VCt_faust be locked and the disc you're playing must contain a movie (or a tit_e) that is rated. _0 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. To set Ratings: Parental Control h From the DVD/VCR's main menu,select Setupand press OK (the Setupmenu items appear), 2+ SincePorentdlControlis already highlighted,just press OK (the ParentalControlmenu items appear). 3. Highlight RatingLimitsand press OK (the 8-level rating list appears). 4. Usethe up and down arrow buttons to move the bar to the rating level you find acceptable. Ratingsthat don't require a password (free access)appear under the bar. Ratingsthat require a password appear above the ban $. PressOK, Note:Yea must lock the player (page 5@)in order for the ratings to be enforced. Unrated Titles Some discs contain titles (or movies) that don't have a rating assignedto them. Sometimes,movies you might find the most expfcit are unrated. However, much of the new programming on discs,such as interviews with actors and directors, is also unrated.Additionall); the discsyou use to record (DVD+R and DVD+RW} are considered unrated. In order to prevent unrated titles from being playe&you need to choose PasswordRequiredfrom the UnmtedTidesmenu,and lock the playen if you want this setting to applyto discs you recorded (DVD+R and DVD+RW discs), simply highlight the check box next to ApplyDVD+R,+RWand press OK. System OptNons: Contains settings and menusfor audio features, aswel! as black levelsettings and dimmer options for the front display of your DVD/VCR. DBgttal Out,put, If you connected your DVDNCR to a receiver via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT lack on the back of the player,choose the type of receiver (or decoder) you have:Dolby Digital or DTS. Note: If you select DT$, and you don*t have a DT$ receber connected to the DVD/VCRyou won't bear any audio or the audio wN be distorted. SR$/TruSurround_ TheTruSurround® feature simulatesa six-speaker listening experience through just two speakers.Thedefault setting is Oi/fiToturn on theVirmal Surround® feature highlight SRS/TruSurround, and press OK. Highfght Onand press the OK button. Block Leve_: Adiusts how bright the picture appears.Choose between Dark and Light.Usethe arrow buttons to highlight a choice and press the OK button to select the choice that's highlighted. D_mmer: Adiusts the brightness of the displayon the front of the DVD/VCR. Use the arrow buttons to highight a setting, and the OK button to select the option that's highlighted.The choices follow: Automatic (the display automatica/y dims during playback);Bright;Dim. Audio B_e_d¢_st_, Default setting for type of audio recorded and played.Choices are Stereo,None, SAP (SecondAudio Program). Aui_o¢_e¢_: Keepsthe DVD/VDR's time current by downloading time from broadcast signal.If the DVD/VCRg clock is out of sync andAutoCIock is on, try turning offAutoCfeck and set the time manuallyvia the Clock Setup menu (page 53). TrmSurround _$_(_] is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc. TruSmTound technology is incoxt_orated under licex_se agreement ii'om SRS Labs Inc. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only _ Recording Options: Record Destination: Choose whether you want to record to a disc (DVD) or a tape (VCR), Recording Quality: The better the quality, the more memory (space) the recording will use on the DVD+R or DVD+RW disc or tape,The choices for a disc are: Recording Options t Best I hour recording time on an empty 4.7 GB disc 2 High 2 hours recording time on an empty 4,7 GB disc 9 Good 3 hours recording time on an empty 4,7 GB disc 4 Normal 4 hours recording time on an empty 4,7 GB disc $ Basic 6 hours recording time on an empty 4,7 GB disc 6 Low 8 hours recording time on an empty 4,7 GB disc Tope Speed: Choose between SP(Standard Play)or SLP(Super Long Play)setting for recording on tape. $morl_Record: UsedwithTimer Recordingsto ensureyou have enoughspaceon a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc to record the program.When SmartRecord is on, the DVD/VDR automatically detects how much recording time is left on the disc and adjusts the Recording Quality automatically if necessary,Does not applyforVCR recordings to rape. Disc Options: Takesyou to Disc Henu options--Autoplay, Screen Format, andAngle Icon, Go to page49 for more information, Tape Opinions: Takesyou toTape Henu options--Autoplay, PlaybackHode, andAutoRewind, Go to page49 for more information, Lengueges: Languages Db'sploy: the languagethat appears when you accessthis menu the first time reflects the option you chose during the interactive setup.To changethe languageof the onscreen displays Display (menus),use the arrow buttons to highlight a languageand press OK to select it. Audio: the languagethat appearswhen you accessthis menu the first time reflects the option you chose during the interactive setup.Youcan changethe audio languageby highlightingan op'don and pressingthe OK but'ton,The languageselected will only apply when i't is available on the disc. Subt_tt_les:Some movies on DVD discs have subtitles. Set up your default settings in this menu. You can quickly override these settings while playing a disc by using the Info Display (go to page4 ! for information). Aut_omot_ic: If the languageyou selected in the interactive setup isn't availablefor the title you're playing,but subtitles are availablein that language--the subtitles for that language will appearautomatically during playback. Off: subtitles won't appear on the screen, On: if the title (movie) has subtitles _vailable,they will appear automatically, OrJgJnol: subtitle languagewill match the original audio (dialogue) languageof the title (movie). Disc Menu: Many discs havetheir own menu that appears on the screen.Youcan select the languagein which you want the disc menu displayed,in order for your setting to _ke effect, the disc's menu must have been created with the corresponding languageoption. _ Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Inste/e_ien: The submenus contained in the Inseallationmenu pertain to the type of signal that is connected to your DVD/VCR (cable or off-air antenna). If you move, or changeany of the information you entered when you first set up your DVD/VCR, you need to changethe information in the following menus. lnterQctive Setup: The first time you turned on your DVD/VCR, you had to camp{ere an interactive setup so your DVD/VCR could have the information it needsto function properly. For details about the Interactive Setup,go to page 13.To go through this procedure againto change settings,highlight InterdctiveSetup and press the OK button. Installation Channel Sear€if: If you've changedprogram providers (cable and/or satellite), the Channel Searchwill automatically search the signal and put the latest channels in the DVD/VCR's channel list. Usethe arrow buttons to highlight ChannelSearch,and press OK to begin (a progress indicator appears to lec you know how quickly the search is being completed). Clock Set,up: If the clock is incorrectly set or you skipped this step during the interactive setup, you can set the DVD/VCR's clock using the number buttons on the remote and the arrow buttons to navigate.Fo/ow the on-screen instructions. Note: In order for Timer lecordings to work, you must set the clock to the correct time and date. Cffannel L.tsi_:Enablesyou to changewhat channelsare accessedwhen you press the DVD Recorder's channelup and down buttons (if you delete a channelfrom the channel list, you can still accessit by usingthe number buttons on the remote). For more exphnation, go to page 16. Graphics contained within ehis publication are for representaeion only _ ® Troubleshooting o Handling Cautions o Maintenance ® Limited Warranty o Accessory information of Cabinet Graphics contained withinthisUser's Guideareforrepresentation on/y. Some ofthemenu screens, buttons, and disp/a}/ messagesmightbe different in}!our productthanthe}/appear in this book.Theon-screen he[ptextprovidesthe most current operationa[ information. page $4 TroubHeshoeting Genet'al ProMems Player won'_ work (locks up) Try unplugging theAC power cord and plugging it back in. Reset the DVD/VCR: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold the STOP button--wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttonsXou'll need to set up your menu preferences because this Reset Procedure returns the DVD/VCR's menus to the factory default settings and also erases the contents of the Disc Library, No power Plug in the DVDIVCR_ Make sure both ends of the AC power cord are securely plugged into the Recorder and into an AC outlet. Make sure you've plugged it into a working outlet and/or a power strip that is turned on, Don't plug the unit into an outlet that is operated by a wall switch. No pic_ure Turn on theTV. Tune your TV to theVideo Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to connect theTV to the DVD/VCR (go to page 18for more help) Check the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit to make sure it is in the OFF position.Try playing the disc again. Hake sure your DVD/VCR is connected properly, If you connected a satellite receiver or a cable box, make sure it is turned on, Press the ANTENNA button, A screen saver oppeors on _he TV Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for several minutes.To make it dis@pear, press STOP or CLEAR on the remote. The menu is di@loyed in a foreign languoge The Languagemenu (Display menu) is set to that language,Go to the Setup menu and choose Languages(in Spanish, shown as ldiomas; in French, as Langues)_ choose the Display option. Highlight the languageyou prefer, and press OK. I forgo_ my password Press the STOP button on the front of the unit while you press the STOP button on the remote control--keep pressing both buttons for approximately 3 seconds (until the _1 icon disappears fl_om the front panel display) Releaseboth buttons (the player should be unlocked)If that doesn't work, try resetting the DVD/VCR (instructions are listed below), Reset the DVD/VCR: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold the STOP button--wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttonsXou'll need to set up your menu preferences because this Reset Procedure returns the DVD/VCR's menus to the factory default settings and also erases the disc library. The _ime (clock) is wrong Go to the SystemOptions menu and select AutoOock. Set it to off and then set the time manually via the Clock Setup menu, which is found in the Installation menu. DVD P_e_e_s Disc won'_ eject: When you put a disc into the player, the player may take up to IS seconds to read the disc You won't be able to eiect the disc during this time Wait I S seconds and try again. Maybe the Tray Lock feature has been activated_To unlock the disc tray, press and hold the STOP button on the front of the unit and then press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the unit at the same time--wait 3 seconds before releasing both buttons. Disc _rey won't open P1aybethe Tray Lock feature has been activated.To unlock the disc tray, press and hold the STOP button on the front of the unit and then press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the unit at the same time--wait 3 seconds before releasing both buttons. Disc won*_ play Many problems encountered when playing (or recording) a disc are lelated to the "wide variation in disc quality due to the large number of brands and manufacturers.We highly recommend using discs from a reputable manufacturer. If you encounter problems with one brand, please try another brand. Insert a disc with the label side facing up. Check the type of disc you put into the player.This player only plays DVD video discs,Video CDs, audio CDs, and CDs with true rap3 files and/or JPEG files. rap3 files that have been converted to HPX files (or similar types of files) won't be recognized by your DVD/VCR. Both the DVD/VCR and the disc are coded by region_if the regional codes don't match, the disc cannot be played.This player is Region No. !. Region coding isn't applicable to discs you use to record (DVDcR and DVD+RW)_ Press STOP (the main menu appears). Check the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit to make sure it is in the OFF position.Try playing the disc again. If you've put both a DVD in the disc tray and a videotape in theVCR deck, select the Disc menu from the main menu and choose Pby Disc (or press the PLAY button when the menu is highlighted). If you're playing a PluJtisession CD, you might not have closed the session before ejecting it from your computen Close the session and try the disc again. If you're trying to play a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc you recorded in this DVD/VCR in another DVD player, the DVD player may not support DVD+R or DVD+RW discs_Also,if it is a DVD+R disc make sure you finalize it (p_4 I). If you're trying to play a DVD-RW disc, it must have been recorded using the video mode (VP1)and it must have been finalized. If it's a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc,check the setdng in the Parental Controls menu. Go to Unmted Titles,and see if the box is checked next to Apply to DVD+R and DVD+RW dis_s.If there is a check in the box and you set Unroted Titlesto PasswordRequired,simply highlight the checkbox and press OK.Try to play the disc again, Graphics contained within _his publication are for representation only _ Play star_s_ bu_ then stops immediately The disc is dirty. Clean it. Condensation has formed in the DVD/VCR,AJiow it to dry out. The picture is di$_orted ond/or fuzzy; or _j_*mps_ during disc pIwbocR The disc might be damaged.Try another disc. It is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or reverse scan The disc might be dirty, Clean it (go to page 58 for instructions). Some discs have defects that cause them to jump from one scene to the next, Turn the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the DVD/VCR to the"off" position.This switch should only be turned on if you've connected the DVD/VCR to a television that uses progressive scanning to display the image, Some, but not all High Definition Televisions (HDTVs) and multimedia monitors use progressive SCan. If you have a progressive scan TV connected, a slight jumping of the signal is normal when you first play a DVD discA more detailed explanation follows: If you have a progressive scan TV connected to the DVD/VCR via the COMPONENT }arks (Y,Pb, Pr) and turned on the PROG SCAN switch, the DVD/VCR automatically switches between progressive scan and regular interlace because progressive scan is only available when you play DVD discs.As the signal is converted from inter{ace to progressive (and vice versa), the Recorder resynchronizes the signal Depending upon yourTV, this resynchronization process might cause a slight"jump" in the picture when you start playing a DVD disc and again when you return to watchingTVi No sound or dis{orted sound Make sure your player is connected properly, Make sure all cables are securely inserted into tile appropriate jacks. You may need to readjust the Digital Output setting (from the SystemOptions menu), Go to page SI. If you select DTS, and your DVD/VCR isn't connected to a DTS-capabie receiver, you won't hear any sound, or the sound wiJJbe distorted Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (go to page 18). Sound is muted when you're using search features (fast forward, reverse, fl-ame advance, etc.). If you connected an audio receiver to your DVD/VCR, make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver. Can'_ advance _hro_gh o mov_e You can't advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed action. to prohibit that Sub{i{Je ond/or oudio Jong_oge is no* {he one seJec{ed from {he in*{ioJ ge_;{ing If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the disc's priority language will be selected manually through the Info Display or the DVD/VCR's menu system. instead. Set the subtitle and/or audio language P_aydoesn'_ beg_n The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the Ratings Limits menu, Unlock the player and/or change the rating limit in those menus. Go to page S0 for more information. No for_ord or rever_e scan Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning, or title and chapter skip. If you're trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie, you won't be able to,This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it. Desired ong_e conno_ be changed Host discs don't have the multi-camera angle system, and some discs only have multiple angles during certain parts of the movie, Change the Screen Format in the menu system. Go to page 49 for more information. Picture is _oo shor_ ond verde Change the Screen Format in the menu system. Go to page 49 for more information. b_sc_recorded won'_ pgoy in another DVD p_oyer If it's a DVD+R disc, make sure you finalize the disc (p 33). Some DVD players won't play DVD+R and/or DVD+RW discs. Check the DVD player's manual Rec@ 'dingiCopying No_ enough spoee P 'obJems on {he DVD+R or DVD+RW d_sc To get more recording time, you can change the Recording Quality setting (page 52). If it is a DVD+RW disc, you can delete some titles to create more space. V¢O_ record You can't record content that is copy-protected, If a messageappears notifying you that you can't record the materiaJ, press CLEAR on the remote to remove the message from the screen. Make sure you've inserted a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc Make sure the disc isn't Jacked, which protects contents of disc but prevents recording_ Go to page 48 for more information Many problems encountered when recording (or playing) disc are related to the wide variation in disc quality due to the large number of brands and manufacturers.We highly recommend using discs from a reputable manufacturer, If you encounter problems with one brand of disc, please try another brand. Press the DVD's RECORD button on the front of the DVD/VCR.The remote control's RECORD button activates recording on the part of the DVD/VCR selected in the Recording Options menu (Tape or Disc) You can change the selection (page 52), _ Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. rap3 files The following recommendations can't be taken as a guarantee that the DVD/VCRwill playrap3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality.Certain technologies and methods for rap3 file recording on CD-R discs prevent optimal playbackof these flies on your product. Hake sure the file is a true rap3 file.Youcan only playtrue HP3 files inthe DVD/VCR--some products use software to compress rap3 flies and convert them to other formats such as HPX.Your DVD/VCRwon't recognize or play HPX files or other types of converted rap3 files. When naming rap3 flies,don't exceed 12 characters, and enter .rap3 as the file extension_When usinga general name format of:Tide.rap3, make sure the title is 8 characters or less, don't use spaces, and don't use special characters (such as, = +,/, %,&,etc.). Whatever the real recording capacity of the CD-R, don't use more than 630HB of recording space on the disc_ Use a decompression transfer *-ateof at least i28 kb/sec (kilobits/second) when recording rap3 flies_Sound qualitywith rap3 files basicallydepends on the rate of compression you choose_Getting audio CD qualitysound requires an analog/digitalsampling rate, that isconversion to rap3 format, of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec. However; choosing higher rates like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even better sound quality.Conversely,files with samplingrates below 128 kb/sec won't be played. Cen'_ ge_ _a DVD/VCR_s main mena Press the STOP button until the main menu appears or press the left arrow button to return to the previous menu. Ifthat doesn't work, remove the rap3 disc #am the disc tray. Can't make {he Infa Display appear The Info Display isonly availablewhen playingDVD discs,VCRtapes usingthe digitalpath,Audio CDs,Video CDs, and watchingTV VCR ProMems No picture or _a_/ Turnon theTV p_c_re Checkthe PROGSCANswitchon the backof the unit to makesure it is in the OFFposition. Hake sureyour DVD/VCRis connectedproperJy_ If you connectedasatellite receiveror a cablebox, makesure it isturned on_ Somesnow or streaksale normalduringsearch,stop action,frameadvance,andslow-morion playback. Adjustthe tracl
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