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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | XBR413 | VCR / DVD Recorder

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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:
This VCR/DVD Recorder employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the
VCR/DVD Recorder require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in a residential installation. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the product off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s
compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook
Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA.
Phone: 1-847-941-8000
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this VCR/DVD Recorder. This number is for this VCR/DVD
Recorder only. You should record requested information here
and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. ___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future reference.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
other areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/product combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the product, the product
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
XBR413 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• What are ‘recording modes’? . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . 7
• About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ . . . . . . . 7
About DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
• Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Recording TV audio channels. . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Restrictions on video recording. . . . . . . . . . 8
• What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Handling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Remote Control Operation Range. . . . . . . . 9
• Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . 9
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• About the
symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• About the disc symbols for instructions . . . . 9
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DVR HOOKUP
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
VCR/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . 16
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections
to VCR/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-29
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20
• Tuning Band Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Auto Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• To Add or Erase Channels from Memory . 19
• Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
• Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
• TV Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Disc Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• Sampling Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . 21
• Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
• Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RECORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
• DISC Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• VCR Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• DV Record Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
• DISC Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• DISC Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• DISC Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• DISC Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . 27
• Displaying Information on-screen . . . . . . . 27
• Displaying OSD While Watching TV . . . . . 27
• Changing TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• Changing TV Audio Channel. . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Menu Options by Media Type . . . . . . 28-29
• DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Table of Contents
Operation with DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Moving to another TITLEs . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Moving to another CHAPTERs . . . . . . . . . 30
• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 31
• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 33
• 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Last Condition Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio CD and MP3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . 34
Notes on MP3 Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Moving to Another Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 . 36
Photo Disc Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Viewing a Photo Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
• Selecting other Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
• To rotate the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
• To view Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
• Notes on JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
VCR Mode Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Tracking Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Special Effect Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback38
• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Counter Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

RECORDING
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Copying from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . 41
Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 41
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 41
Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . 42-43
Recording from External Components . . . . . . . 42
Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 42
Playing Recordings on Other DVD players . . . . . 42
• Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
• DV-Related Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
• Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

EDITING
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . 44-50
Titles, Chapters and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails . . . . . . 44
Using the Original (Title) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Original (Chapter) menu . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Playlist (Title) menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Playlist (Chapter) menu . . . . . . . . . . 46
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . 47
Making a New Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist . . . . . . . 48
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . 49
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Video Mode: Original editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Deleting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
If the disc has already been finalized . . . . . . . 51

REFERENCE
Controlling Your TV
with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58

About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

INTRODUCTION

PLAYBACK

XBR413 Overview
Recordable Discs
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (LP mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (LP mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
otes
– This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
– DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a
personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not
play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt of
condensation on the recorder’s lens.
– If you record a disc using a personal computer, even
if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are
cases in which it may not play because of the settings
of the application software used to create the disc.
(Check with the software publisher for more detailed
information.)

Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)

Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be labeled.
Track (Audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on an audio
CD. Each track is assigned a number, enabling you to
easily locate the track you want.

Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, the VCR/DVD Recorder can play
DVD±R/DVD±RW discs, CD-R/CD-RW discs that
contain audio titles, MP3 files, or JPEG files and Kodak
Picture CDs.
otes
– Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) discs cannot be
played on the VCR/DVD Recorder.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
Regional code of the VCR/DVD Recorder and DVDs
This VCR/DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD
software. The region code on the labels of some
DVD discs indicates which type of VCR/DVD
Recorder can play those discs. This VCR/DVD Recorder
can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to
play any other discs, the message “Incorrect region
code. Can’t playback” will appear on the TV screen.
Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even
though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

otes on DVDs
Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this VCR/DVD
Recorder plays DVDs according to disc content
designed by the software manufacturer, some playback
features of the VCR/DVD Recorder may not be available or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.
Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be
played on the VCR/DVD Recorder.

About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc

Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?

How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different?
The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW
is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW
is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/
erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

No. When you edit a video tape you need one video
deck to play the original tape and another to record the
edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what
to play and when to play it. On playback, the VCR/DVD
Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.

Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD
player?
Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in
Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player, but
they must be ‘finalized’ first. This process fixes the contents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD
players as DVD-Video discs.
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) mode
are playable in some players.

About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’

This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with
Video Recording (VR) format.

What are ‘Recording modes’?
There are two recording modes available using this
recorder: VR mode and Video mode. When recording to
a DVD-R disc, recordings are always in Video mode.
DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording
or Video mode recording.
VR mode recording
• 3 different picture quality/recording time settings available (SP, LP, XP)
• Not playable on regular DVD players
• Recordings can be extensively edited
Video mode recording
• 3 different picture quality/recording time settings available (SP, LP, XP)
• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalizing)
• Limited editing features
Many functions of this recorder are dependent on the
recording mode. One or more of the symbols
( Video , VR ) appears by each function explained
in this manual so that you can see at a glance whether
it’s relevant for the disc loaded.
You can find more information on disc formats and
recording modes on next page.
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DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by
the DVD Forum in 2000. You may therefore experience
problems playing recordable DVD discs in some players. Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or
video dropouts and playback suddenly stopping.
Our company cannot take responsibility for problems
playing discs recorded on this VCR/DVD Recorder in
other players.

Throughout this manual, you will often see the words
Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and
the edited version.
• Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded
on the disc.
• Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the
disc — how the Original content is to be played.

About DVD recording
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• This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or
CD-RW discs.
• Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to
the recorder.
• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect
playback and/or recording performance. Please take
proper care of your discs.

Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings
This recorder can play three different kinds of DVD disc:
pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW and DVD-R
discs. The disc format for DVD-R discs is always “Video
format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs.
This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R
in a regular DVD player.
The recording mode is closely related to the disc format. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then
the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is
Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode
(except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so
does not have a recording mode).
Within the recording modes (which are fixed for the
whole disc) are the record settings. These can be
changed as required for each recording and determine
the picture quality and how much space the recording
will take up on the disc.

INTRODUCTION

XBR413 Overview (Continued)

XBR413 Overview (Continued)
Notes for recording

Restrictions on video recording

• The recording times shown are not exact because the
VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time
will depend on the material being recorded.
• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is
poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.
• If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording
time may be longer.
• The displayed times for recording and time remaining
may not always add up to exactly the length of the
disc.
• The recording time available may decrease if you
heavily edit a disc.
• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the
recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before
you record anything on the disc. See page 24 (DISC
Initialize) for how to do this.
• When using a DVD-R disc, you can keep recording
until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc.
Before you start a recording session, check the
amount of recording time left on the disc.
• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording
time available will only increase if you erase the last
title recorded on the disc.
• The Erase Title option in the Original (Title) menu only
hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from
the disc and increase the recording time available
(except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW disc
in Video mode).

• You cannot record copy-protected video using this
recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video
discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected
material is encountered during a recording, recording
will pause or stop automatically and an error message
will be displayed on-screen.
• Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded
using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see
below).

Recording TV audio channels
This recorder can record one or two channel audio. For
TV broadcasts, this usually means mono or stereo, but
some programs are broadcast with a main and a SAP
(Secondary Audio Program) audio channel.
If you’re recording in Video mode (or in VR mode), you
can record either the main audio or the SAP audio.

What is ‘CPRM’?
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for
Recordable Media.
This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that
you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you
cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM
recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be
played on players that are specifically compatible with
CPRM.

Copyright
• Audio and video recordings you make using this
recorder are for your personal use only. You may not
sell, lend or rent them to other people.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S.patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Disc type

Disc format

Recording mode

Functions

DVD-Video

Video format

n/a

Playback only

DVD-RW

Video Recording
format (default)

VR mode

Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing

Video format

Video mode

Playback, limited recording, limited editing

DVD-R

Video format

Video mode

Playback, limited recording, limited editing

DVD+R

Video format

n/a

Playback only

DVD+RW

Video format

n/a

Playback only

XBR413 Overview (Continued)

Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The VCR/DVD Recorder is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.

Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor.

Remote Control Battery Installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R03
(size AAA) batteries with
and
aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the
surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.

Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center outward.

Yes

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.

About Symbols
About the

symbol display

“
” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific disc.

About the disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are
applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
Video DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode
VR
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD DVD-Video disc
CD
Audio CDs.
MP3 MP3 Discs.
JPEG JPEG Discs.
VHS VHS Tape.

INTRODUCTION

Precautions

Front Panel
DVD/VCR
Toggles control between the DVD
deck and the VCR deck.

POWER button and indicator
Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF.
Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on.
OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.

EJECT
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.

Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.

Display window
Shows the current status of
the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Remote Sensor
Point the VCR/DVD Recorder
remote control here.
COPY
Press to copy DVD to VCR
(or VCR to DVD).
CH (v / V)
Scans up or down
through memorized
channels.
DV INPUT
Connect the DV output of a
digital camcorder.

REC (z) button
Starts recording. Press
repeatedly to set the
recording time.

PAUSE/STEP (X/C)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily/press repeatedly for
frame-by-frame playback.

S-VIDEO IN
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
AV 2 IN (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

STOP (x)
Stops playback.

BACKWARD (./m)
DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track.
Press and hold for a fast reverse search.
VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search.
PLAY (N)
To play back a disc or tape.
FORWARD (M/>)
DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search.
VCR: Advances the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search.

Function Display Window

INTRODUCTION

Disc type indicators
Indicates the type of disc loaded.
Indicates when the recorder
is in timer recording or a timer
recording is programmed.
REC The recorder is
recording.
PRG Programmed playback active
TTL Indicates current title.
Indicates a disc is inserted in the DVD deck.
Indicates a VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.
Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is inserted in the
DVD deck.
CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number
TV The vcr/dvd recorder’s functions are available
and channels are selected at TV.

REPEAT Indicates Repeat mode.
Character indicators
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining
time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.
SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.
COPY Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD)
copy is in progress.
Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is locked.
Hi-Fi Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is playing
or recording a tape in Hi-Fi.
ST Indicates a stereo broadcast is
being received.
SP, SLP, LP, XP
Indicates the current Recording mode.

Remote Control Overview
POWER

OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT

Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF.

- Opens and closes the disc tray.
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

TV/VCR

COPY

To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to
DVD).

DVD

CLEAR

Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s function mode to DVD.

Removes a mark on the Marker Search
menu.

VCR

TITLE

Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s function mode to VCR.

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.

INPUT

DISC MENU / LIST

Changes the input to use for recording
(Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
Switches between Original and Playlist
editing in VR mode.

0-9 numerical buttons

SETUP

Selects numbered options in a menu.
Selects TV’s channel.

Accesses or removes the Setup menu.

DISPLAY

TV Control Buttons
POWER: Switches TV ON and OFF.
Input: Selects the TV’s source.
CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel.
VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.
MUTE: Turns on or off TV sound.

REC MODE
Selects the recording mode:
- DVD : SP, LP, or XP.
- VCR : SP or SLP.

TIMER REC
Displays Timer Record menu.
REC (z)

Accesses On-Screen Display.
Displays information while viewing a TV
program.

RETURN (O)
Exits or returns to previous screen
in Setup menu.
b B v V (left/right/up/down)
Selects menu options.

CH/TRK(v/V)
Selects channels in VCR mode.
Manually adjusts tracking.

ENTER

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set
the recording time.

Confirms menu selections.

BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M)

Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.
press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.

- DVD: Search backward or forward.
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/
forward picture search.

SKIP (. / >)
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter or track or
go to previous chapter or track.

AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel.

SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle,
if available.

ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.

PAUSE/STEP (X)

PLAY (N)
Starts playback.

STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.

CHP ADD
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/
recording a DVD-RW disc in VR mode.

THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Original (Title).

REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title or all.

A-B
Repeats sequence between two points
(A and B)

MARKER
Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.

LOCK
The Lock feature disables the front panel buttons to prevent children
from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. Simply press LOCK on the
remote control to toggle this feature on and off.

LOCK
Locks/unlocks front panel buttons.

RANDOM
Plays tracks in random order.

Rear Panel

AV 1 IN (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
A/V OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R)
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT
(Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio
inputs.

COAXIAL (Digital Audio out jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

AC Power Cord
Plug into the
power source.

S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
OPTICAL (Digital Audio out jack)
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
RF. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.

Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

INTRODUCTION

ANT.IN
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.

Connections
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Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish
to connect, there are various ways you could connect
the VCR/DVD Recorder. Use only one of the connections described below.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the
best connections.
For better sound reproduction, connect the recorder’s
AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your
amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment.
See “Connecting to Optional Equipment” on page 16.
Caution
– Make sure the VCR/DVD Recorder is connected
directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video
input channel.
– Do not connect the VCR/DVD Recorder’s AUDIO
OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your
audio system.
– Do not connect your VCR/DVD Recorder via your
VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.

Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
VCR/DVD Recorder
the antenna leads from the rear of the
1 Disconnect
TV.
the type of cable from your antenna. If it is
2 Identify
a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to

Cable Service Without Cable Box
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter
or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach
it to the ANT.IN jack on the VCR/DVD Recorder. Use the
supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the
VCR/DVD Recorder’s OUT TO TV jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this connection, you can receive
all midband, super band, and hyperband channels. (All cable
channels.)

Cable Service With Cable Box
If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the
instruction below:
The cable hookup permits both TV and VCR/DVD Recorder
operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1 Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
2 Set the VCR/DVD Recorder channel selector to the output
channel of the Cable Converter box using CH (v / V) or
number (0-9) of your VCR/DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3)
3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.

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If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set as indicated on page 18.

Cable TV
Wall Jack
Back Panel of
Typical Cable Box

the jack marked ANT.IN on your Recorder.
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If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable,
connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm)
(not supplied) and slip the Adapter onto the ANT.IN
jack. The Adapter does not screw on to the VCR/DVD
Recorder, it just slips over the jack.
Antenna

Antenna
Cable TV
Wall Jack

Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adaptor
(Not supplied)

Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder

Connections (Continued)
Connecting to a TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.

RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF.OUT jack on the VCR/DVD Recorder to
the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial
Cable supplied (R).

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the
S-Video cable (S).

the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
2 Connect
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).

Component Video (Color Stream®) connection
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If you use this connection, tune the TV to the VCR/DVD
Recorder’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).
How to set the VCR/DVD Recorder’s RF output
channel
When the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned off, press and
hold CH (v/V) on the front panel for about five
seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or
CH 04). “RF 03” or “RF 04” appears in the display window.

the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
2 Connect
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).

Progressive Scan (ColorStream® pro) connection

Audio/Video connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the
video cable (V).

the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
2 Connect
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
1
jacks from the TV using the audio cables (A).

Rear of TV
ANTENNA
INPUT

S-VIDEO
INPUT

VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO INPUT

Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to
the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an Y Pb
Pr cable (C).

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the VCR/DVD
Recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest
video resolution possible.
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try
Progressive Scan on the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to
the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an
optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).

the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
2 Connect
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
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– Set Progressive Scan option to “ON” in the General
menu, see page 20.
– Progressive Scan does not work with the RF,
Audio/Video or S-Video connections.

Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder

DVR HOOKUP

S-Video connection

Connections (Continued)
Connecting to Optional Equipment

Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/
Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the
VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks
on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the
audio cables (A).

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/
Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel
decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1
2

Connect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder’s DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to
the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an
optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable.
You will need to activate the recorder’s digital output. (See “AUDIO” on page 21).

Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your VCR/DVD Recorder
(MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver
manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output
will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is
selected.
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– If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will
produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
– Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is
equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
– To see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO.
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This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2
channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS
multi channel surround, you must connect this
VCR/DVD Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via
one of this VCR/DVD Recorder’s digital audio outputs.

OPTICAL
DIGITAL INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

AUDIO INPUT

COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT

Connections (Continued)

Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using optional audio/video cables.
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If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the
VIDEO jack on the front panel is not available.

Connecting a Digital Camcorder
Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or
DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or
DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out
jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV
IN jack of this VCR/DVD Recorder.
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This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS
video decks.
DV Digital Camcorder
DV
IN/OUT

Front of VCR/DVD Recorder

DVR HOOKUP

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder

Before Operation
Initial Settings
In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of
three levels to set up the options, but some require
greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press
SETUP, only the first and second level of the menu system will appear on the TV screen. The third level can be
displayed by pressing B. For navigating the menu levels, you will see “B” on the right side of the menu label
to help you go to the next level.
To bring up and exit the Menu:
Press SETUP to bring up the menu. A second press of
SETUP will take you back to initial screen.
To go to the next level:
Press B on the remote control.
To go back to the previous level:
Press b on the remote control.

General Operation

1
2 Use v / V to select the desired option.
the desired item is selected, press B to
3 While
move to the second level.
4 Use v / V to select the second desired option.
5 Press B to move to the third level.
v / V to select the desired setting then
6 Use
press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps.
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.

Tuning Band

Auto Channel Set

CATV

CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting

Select

Prev.

Auto Channel Set
This VCR/DVD Recorder is equipped with a frequency
synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181
channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF
channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.
Preparation:
Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to the desired type of
antenna or cable TV system, as shown in “Connecting
Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder” on page 14

SETUP.
1 Press
The Setup menu appears.
2 Use v / V to select the GENERAL option.
the GENERAL option is selected, press B
3 While
to move to the second level.
4 Use v / V to select the Auto Channel Set option.
5 Press B to move to the third level.
ENTER to begin the channel search.
6 Press
The tuner will automatically cycle through all
available channels in the area and place them in
Start icon is highlighted.

the tuner’s memory.

Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set

GENERAL
Tuning Band Select

1
2 Use v / V to select the GENERAL option.
the GENERAL option is selected, press B
3 While
to move to the second level.
4 Use v / V to select the Tuning Band option.
5 Press B to move to the third level.
v / V to select the tuning band option (TV
6 orUseCATV)
then press ENTER.
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.

TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels.
CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive channels.

Stop

CH. Add/Del
Clock

11%

TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting

Prev.

Select

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After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete,
make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV or
CATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1~6 as shown previous (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct Tuning
Band (TV or CATV).

To Add or Erase Channels from Memory
This feature allows you to add to or erase channels
from memory manually.
steps 1-3 as shown above to the previ1 Follow
ous page (Auto Channel Set).
2 Use v / V to select the CH. Add/Del option.
3 Press B to move to the third level.
ENTER.
4 Press
The Channel Edit menu appears.
Edit icon is highlighted.

Add
Ch. 2
0-9 Input

Return

6 Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
steps 5-6 to add or erase additional
7 Repeat
channels.
Auto Clock Set

The VCR/DVD Recorder gives you two ways to set the
time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The
Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR/DVD Recorder to
set up the clock when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned
off.
The Clock Set feature is set to Auto at the factory. In the
“Auto” setting, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information.
XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal
Time.

Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Auto
Manual

Progressive Scan
Factory Setting

Use v / V to choose your Time Zone.
You can set your local Time Zone manually. When
Timezone is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use
XDS information to determine the proper setting.

Use B to choose the Daylight Savings option.
8 Use
v / V to choose Auto, On, or Off.

ENTER to confirm your setting, then
9 Press
press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
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If your local TV station does not send date and time information, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock manually.

Manual Clock Set
steps 1-5 as shown above to the left
1 Follow
(Auto Clock Set).
Use v / V to select the Manual option then
2 press
ENTER.
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio

Auto
Manual

Progressive Scan
Factory Setting

Year
Date

2003
1 / 1

Time 12 : 00 AM
Select

the necessary information for date and
3 Enter
time.

Tuning Band

TV Aspect Ratio

The Auto option is set at the factory. In the Auto option,
the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS
(Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the
clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.

You can turn Daylight Savings On or Off manually. When
it is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS
information to determine the proper setting.

Delete

Use v / V or number buttons to select a channel
to add or delete then press ENTER.
Add or Delete icon is highlighted.

Clock

5 Press B to move to the third level.
Use v / V to select the Auto option then press
6 ENTER.

Time Zone

Auto

Daylight
Savings

Auto

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b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous
or next column.
v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current
cursor position.
ENTER to confirm your setting, then
4 Press
press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

SETUP.
1 Press
The Setup menu appears.
2 Use v / V to select the GENERAL menu.
the GENERAL menu is selected, press B
3 While
to move to the second level.
4 Use v / V to select the Clock option.

DVR HOOKUP

Before Operation (Continued)

Before Operation (Continued)
TV Aspect Ratio

Factory Setting

4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

If you wish, you can reset the VCR/DVD Recorder to its
original factory settings. Select “SET” then press
ENTER.
The Initialize menu will appear. Use the b B buttons to
select “Yes” and press ENTER.

Tuning Band

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Some options cannot be reset. (Movie Rating, Password and
Country Code)

Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del

Tuning Band

Clock

Auto Channel Set

TV Aspect Ratio

4:3 Letter Box

Progressive Scan

4:3 Pan Scan

Factory Setting

16:9 Wide

CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan

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SET

Factory Setting

Progressive Scan

Select

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Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality
pictures with less flickering.
• If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the
VCR/DVD Recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to OFF.
• If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or
monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan
signal, set Progressive Scan to ON.

LANGUAGE
Display Menu
Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen
display.
Display Menu

English

DISC Menu
DISC Audio

Tuning Band

DISC Subtitle

Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock
TV Aspect Ratio
Progressive Scan

OFF

Factory Setting

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Caution
Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered,
an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan
compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan
to ON in error, you must reset the VCR/DVD Recorder.
First, remove the disc in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Next,
press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before
releasing it. The video output will be restored to the
standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible
on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

Disc Language
Select a language for the disc’s Menu, Audio, and Subtitle.
Original : The original language set for the disc is selected.
Other : To select another language, select Other option then
press ENTER. Use the numbered buttons to key-in the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on
page 53. If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to
delete one by one and correct it.

Display Menu

Original

DISC Menu

English

DISC Audio

French

DISC Subtitle

Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Chinese
Other
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AUDIO
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set the VCR/DVD Recorder’s Audio Output according to
the type of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital
PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo
amplifier. The VCR/DVD Recorder’s digital audio outputs
sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD video
disc recorded on the Dolby Digital recording system.
Bitstream: Select when connected to a Dolby Digital
decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a
Dolby Digital decoder).
Dolby Digital

PCM

DTS

Bitstream

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is
made, this VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can
decode them.
If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is
made, this unit will pass each type of signal through
without any further processing.
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Sampling Freq.

48KHz

DRC

96KHz

Vocal

MPEG
Sampling Freq.
DRC

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Vocal

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
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DTS
OFF: The DTS signal will not be output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
Bitstream: Select when connected to a DTS decoder
(or an amplifier or other equipment with a DTS
decoder).

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation
possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However,
you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the
audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds
and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie
at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set
DRC to ON for this effect.

Dolby Digital

DTS

OFF

MPEG

Bitstream

DTS
MPEG

Sampling Freq.

DRC
Vocal

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DRC

OFF

Vocal

Select

MPEG
PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital
stereo amplifier. The VCR/DVD Recorder’s digital audio
outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a
DVD video disc recorded on the MPEG1, or MPEG2
recording system.
Bitstream: Select when connected to an MPEG decoder
(or an amplifier or other equipment with an MPEG
decoder).

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Vocal
Set Vocal to ON only when a multi-channel karaoke
DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will
mix into normal stereo sound.
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Sampling Freq.
DRC
Vocal

Dolby Digital

OFF
ON

DTS
MPEG

PCM

Sampling Freq.

Bitstream

DRC
Vocal

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DVR HOOKUP

Sampling Freq. (Frequency)

Before Operation (Continued)
LOCK (Parental Control)
Movie Rating
Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for
children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control
information that applies to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated
from Level 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable
scenes are available for selection on some discs.
Ratings are country-dependent. The Parental Control
feature allows you to prevent discs from being played
by your children or to have certain discs played with
alternative scenes.

ENTER to confirm your rating selection,
8 Press
then press SETUP to exit the menu.

Set Password
Changing the 4-digit code

Movie Rating

Unlock
Level 8(Adult)
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1(Kid Safe)

Password
Country Code

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Level 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not suitable for children. If you set a rating for the recorder,
all disc scenes with the same rating or lower will be
played. Higher rated scenes will not be played
unless an alternative scene is available on the disc.
The alternative must have the same rating or a
lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback will stop. You must enter the 4-digit password
or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

Select

steps 1-3 as shown above to the left
1 Follow
(Movie Rating).
2 Use v / V to select the Password option.
3 Press B to move to the third level.
step 6 as shown above to the left (Movie
4 Follow
Rating).
“Change” is selected, press ENTER.
5 While
If you select “Delete” then press ENTER. The password is deleted.

SETUP.
1 Press
The Setup menu appears.
2 Use v / V to select the LOCK option.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered
While the LOCK option is selected, press B to
6
buttons to create a personal 4-digit security
3 move
to the second level.
password.
Use v / V to select the Movie Rating option.
Enter the 4-digit password again.
4
7
5 Press B to move to the third level.
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When you have not entered a password yet.
If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to
6 Enter
a 4-digit password using the numbered butdelete password numbers one by one then correct it.
tons to create a personal 4-digit security password.
Enter the 4-digit password again to confirm.
When you have already entered a password;
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered buttons to confirm the personal 4-digit security password.
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If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to
delete password numbers one by one then correct it.

Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons. One (1) has the least playback restrictions.
Eight (8) has the most playback restrictions.
Unlock: If you select Unlock, Parental Control is
not active. The disc will play in full.

If you forget your 4-digit code

If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.
1 Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2 Use the Number buttons to enter the 5-digit number
“21019”.
The message appears on the TV screen.
3 Select “Yes” then press ENTER. The 4-digit password is cleared. Enter a new code as shown above.
Movie Rating
Password
Country Code

Change New
Delete Password
0-9 Input

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Country Code

RECORD

Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were
used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list
(See “Country Code List”, page 54.).

DISC Record Mode
You can set the picture quality for DVD recording; SP
(Standard quality), LP (Low quality), XP (High quality).

Movie Rating
Password

DISC Record Mode

Country Code

VCR Record Mode
DV Record Audio
Auto Chapter

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VR Mode
SP
Video Mode
SP

Select

SETUP.
1 Press
The Setup menu appears.
2 Use v / V to select the LOCK option.
While the LOCK option is selected, press B to
3 move
to the second level.
Use v / V to select the Country Code option.
4
5 Press B to move to the third level.
you have not entered a password yet.
6 When
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered buttons to create a personal 4-digit security password.
Enter the 4-digit password again.
When you have already entered a password;
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered buttons to confirm the personal 4-digit security password.
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If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to
delete password numbers one by one then correct it.
Select the first character using the v / V
7 buttons.
Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the
8 second
character using v / V buttons.
Press ENTER to confirm your country code
9 selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

SETUP.
1 Press
The Setup menu appears.
2 Use v / V to select the RECORD option.
the RECORD option is selected, press B
3 While
to move to the second level.
Use v / V to select the DISC Record Mode Set
4 option.
5 Press B to move to the third level.
6 Use b /B to select the VR Mode or Video Mode.
Use v / V to select a desired DISC Record Mode
7 (SP,
LP, or XP)
Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then
8 press SETUP to exit the menu.

VCR Record Mode
You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; SP
(Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play).
DISC Record Mode
VCR Record Mode

DV Record Audio

SLP

Auto Chapter

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DVR HOOKUP

Before Operation (Continued)

Before Operation (Continued)
DV Record Audio

DISC

You need to set this if you have a camcorder using
32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN
jack.
Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for
audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other
is for overdubbing after shooting.
On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded
while shooting is used.
On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used.

DISC Initialize

DISC Record Mode
VCR Record Mode
DV Record Audio

Audio 1

Auto Chapter

Audio 2

• If you load a blank DVD-R disc, it will always be initialized in Video mode, which allows the disc to be
played in most standard DVD players.
• If you load a blank DVD-RW disc, you will be prompted to initialize the disc in Video mode (for maximum
compatibility) or VR mode (to enable advanced editing features).
• If you load a DVD-RW that has already been used,
you can change between Video mode and VR mode
by erasing the disc using the DISC Initialize feature.
DISC Initialize

Start

DISC Finalize
DISC Name
DISC Protect

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Auto Chapter

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During recording (Video mode only), chapter markers
are added automatically at fixed intervals. You can set
this interval to 3 minutes, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. To
turn off automatic chapter marking, select “Not Use”.

DISC Record Mode
VCR Record Mode
DV Record Audio
Auto Chapter

Not Use
3 Min
5 Min
10 Min

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SETUP.
1 Press
The Setup menu appears.
2 Use v / V to select the DISC option.
While the DISC option is selected, press B to
3 move
to the second level.
Use v / V to select the DISC Initialize option.
4
Press B to move to the third level.
5 Start
icon is highlighted.
Press ENTER.
6 Disc Initialize menu appears.

Select

Disc Initialize
Select mode.
VR Mode

Video Mode

Use b / B to select a desired DISC Initialize
Mode (VR Mode or Video Mode) then press
ENTER.

8 Use b / B to select OK, and press ENTER.
It takes a few moments to initialize the disc.

9 Press ENTER.
Caution

If you want to change the disc format, everything
recorded on the disc will be erased.

DISC Finalize

DISC Protect

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc
can be played on a regular DVD player or computer
equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for
navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing DISC
MENU or TITLE.

When recording in VR mode, set to ON to prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the disc loaded. If
you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF.
DISC Initialize
DISC Finalize
DISC Name
DISC Protect

Caution

OFF
ON

Once you have finalized a DVD-R disc, you cannot
edit or record anything else on that disc.
However, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc
by choosing Unfinalize.

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DISC Initialize
DISC Finalize

Finalize

DISC Name

Unfinalize

DISC Protect

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1 Follow steps 1-3 as shown under DISC Initialize.
2 Use v / V to select the DISC Finalize option.
Press B to move to the third level.
3 Finalize
is highlighted.
ENTER.
4 Press
Finalize menu appears.
Finalize
Do you want to finalize the disc?
OK

Cancel

OK then press ENTER.
5 Select
The VCR/DVD Recorder starts finalizing the disc.
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Finalization can take up to 3-4 minutes depending on
the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and
the number of titles on the disc.
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If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized
on a different DVD Recorder, you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by
choosing Unfinalize from the Finalize menu. After
doing this, you can edit and re-record onto the disc.
You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc.

DVR HOOKUP

Before Operation (Continued)

Before Operation (Continued)
DISC Name

You can also use the remote control to

Use the DISC Name feature to enter a name for the
disc. This name appears when you load the disc and
when you display disc information on-screen.
• The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.
• For discs formatted on a different DVD Recorder, you
will see only a limited character set.
DISC Initialize

Edit

DISC Protect

Select

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steps 1-3 as shown DISC Initialize on
1 Follow
page 24.
2 Use v / V to select the DISC Name option.
Press B to move to the third level.
3 Edit
icon is highlighted.
Press ENTER.
4 Keyboard menu appears.
DVD-VR
Language

English/Latin Capital

Space Delete

Cancel

a name for the disc. Use v V b B to select
5 Enter
a character then press ENTER to confirm your
selection.
• English/Latin Capital: Selects a keyboard with
uppercase characters.
• English/Latin Lowercase: Selects a keyboard
with lowercase characters .
• Symbols: Selects a keyboard with all symbols.
• OK: Confirms the name you have entered.
• Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the
Keyboard menu.
• Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.
• Delete: Deletes the character to the left of the
cursor.
• b / B: Moves the cursor left or right.

PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to the right
of the cursor position.
STOP (x), CLEAR: Deletes the character to the left
of the cursor position.
0-9: Enters the character corresponding to the
selected column.

DISC Finalize
DISC Name

enter DISC Names:
SKIP (. / >): Moves the cursor left or right.
PLAY (N): Inserts a space at the cursor position.

DISC MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the keyboard
type (English/Latin Capital, English/Latin
Lowercase, Symbols).
Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name
and return to the DISC menu.

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7 Press SETUP to exit the menu.

Before Operation (Continued)
General Explanation of
On-Screen Display
This manual gives basic instructions for operating the
VCR/DVD Recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.
When this occurs, the symbol
appears on the TV
screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by
the VCR/DVD Recorder or is not available on the disc.

Displaying Information on-screen
You can display various information about the disc or
tape loaded on-screen.

On-screen display operation
DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the
1 Press
information displayed on-screen.
the on-screen display, press DIS2 ToPLAYremove
or RETURN (O) repeatedly until it disap-

pears.
See the descriptions on pages 28 and 29 for
detailed explanations of on-screen displays for each
media type.

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Some discs may not provide all the features shown in
the on-screen display examples.
The on-screen display disappears automatically if no
button is pressed for seven seconds.

Temporary Feedback Icons
Resume play from this point
Action prohibited or not available

Displaying OSD While Watching TV

If no disc is playing, you can change TV channels using
the number or CH/TRK (v / V) buttons on the remote
control, or the CH (v / V) buttons on the front panel.
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Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable
channels are numbered 1 through 125.

Changing TV Audio Channel
Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and
a Secondary Audio Program (SAP). You can change the
TV audio using the AUDIO button.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to change the TV audio,
according to Broadcast audio signal as shown
below.
• STEREO+SAP Audio Signal
Stereo → SAP → Mono → Stereo
• STEREO Audio Signal
Stereo → L → R → Mono Stereo
• SAP Audio Signal
Mono → SAP → Mono
• MONO Audio Signal
Mono
The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.
• If SAP is selected, but there is no SAP channel being
broadcast, you will still hear the main audio (Mono or
STEREO) channel.
• If the sound is poor quality when set to Stereo, you
can often improve it by changing to Mono.
• When an external input is selected, the audio channel
can be switched only to Stereo.

While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/
remove the on-screen display.
For example, when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted,
you would see a screen similar to the following:
Indicates disc type.
Indicates the Recording mode,
free space, and elapsed time
progress bar.
DVD-VR
VR Mode

Indicates channel
number and
audio input
signal received
by the tuner.
DVD

SP 01H 32M Free

Ch. 6
MONO

Mono

10/8/2003 11:35 AM

Indicates output audio signal.
Indicates current date and time.

DVR HOOKUP

Changing TV Channels

Before Operation (Continued)
OSD Menu Options by Media Type
DVD

Shows the elapsed playing time
and total time.

Shows the current
title/chapter number and
total number of
titles/chapters

Chapter: 3/28

Menu Options
1/6

Chapter Number

4/26

Time search

- : -- : --

Audio language
and Digital Audio
Output mode
Subtitle language

ABC

Angle
Sound

5.1CH
ENG

OFF

1/3

NORMAL

Sound

Selection Method
b / B, or
Numbers, ENTER

Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.

b / B, or
Numbers, ENTER

Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point by the elapsed time directly.

Numbers, ENTER

Shows the current audio soundtrack language,
encoding method, and channel number, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current subtitles language, and
changes the setting.

b/B

Shows the current angle number and total number of
angles, and changes the angle number.

b/B

Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.

b/B

Shows the elapsed playing time
and total time.
DVD

Title 1
01/02/03

Menu Options

Time search

Function (Use v / V to select desired option)

Title Number

DVD

Title: 1/4

ORG LP

0:06:32 / 2:12:10

Function (Use v / V to select desired option)

Shows the Current
mode

Selection Method

1/6

Shows the current title number and total number of
titles, and skips to the desired title number.

b / B, or
Numbers, ENTER

1/1

Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.

b / B, or
Numbers, ENTER

Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point by the elapsed time directly.

Numbers, ENTER

- : -- : --

NORMAL

Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.

b/B

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Shows the elapsed playing time
and total time.

Video

Shows the title name,
recording date,
recording mode, etc.
ORG: Original
PLS: Playlist

01/02/03

Menu Options

Chapter Number

Sound

ORG LP

Shows the Current
mode.

0:06:32 / 2:12:10

Selection Method

Function (Use v / V to select desired option)

Title Number

Time search

DVD

Title 1

1/6

Shows the current title number and total number of
titles, and skips to the desired title number.

b / B, or
Numbers, ENTER

1/1

Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.

b / B, or
Numbers, ENTER

Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point by the elapsed time directly.

Numbers, ENTER

- : -- : --

NORMAL

Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.

b/B

VHS

Shows playing speed,
recording tape information
and the elapsed playing
progress bar.

VCR
SP

Menu Options
Time
Audio Channel

Function (Use v / V to select desired option)
0:00:20

HIFI

Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only).
Shows the audio channel, and
changes the audio channel.

Shows the Current
mode

Selection Method
–
b/B

DVR HOOKUP

OSD Menu Options by Media Type (Continued)

Operation with DVD
Playing a DVD
Playback Setup
Before using the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated.
Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select
the input source connected to the VCR/DVD
Recorder.

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
your chosen disc in the tray, with the
2 Load
playback side down.
OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
3 Press
READING appears on the display window, and
playback starts automatically. If playback does not
start, press PLAY (N).
In some cases, the disc menu might appear
instead.
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If a menu screen is displayed
The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a
DVD which contains a menu.
DVD

Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you
want to view, then press ENTER to start playback.
Press TITLE or DISC MENU to return to the menu
screen.

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Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use
the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu.

Moving to another TITLEs
DVD

1/6

When a disc has more than one title, you can move to
another title as follows:
Press DISPLAY twice and use v / V to select the title
icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button
(0-9) or b / B to select a title number and press
ENTER to confirm.

Moving to another CHAPTERs
DVD

Video

4/26

When a title on a disc has more than one chapter, you
can move to another chapter as follows:
Press SKIP (. or >) briefly during playback to
select the next chapter or to return to the beginning of
the current chapter.
Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the
previous chapter.
To go directly to any chapter during playback, press
DISPLAY twice. Use v / V to select chapter icon,
then enter the chapter number using the numbered
buttons (0-9) or press b / B and press ENTER.

Slow Motion
DVD

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– If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the
Movie Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit
code must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “Movie Rating”, on page 22).
– DVDs may have a Region Code.
Your VCR/DVD Recorder will not play discs that have
a region code different from your VCR/DVD Recorder.
The region code for this VCR/DVD Recorder is 1
(one).

Video

1 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M)
during pause mode.
The VCR/DVD Recorder will enter SLOW mode.

2 Use the BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) to
select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4,
t 1/2, or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4, T 1/2.
3 To exit Slow Motion mode, press PLAY (N).

Operation with DVD (Continued)
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame
Playback
DVD

Video

1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.
The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.
2 You can advance or back up the picture frame-byframe by pressing b / B repeatedly during PAUSE
mode.

DVD

Video

1 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) during
playback.
The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.

2 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) to
select the required speed: MX2, MX4, MX8,
MX16, MX100, N (forward) or n, mX2,
mX4, mX8, mX16, mX100 (backward).
3 To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N).
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When you press BACKWARD or FORWARD during
Search mode to resume normal speed, Search mode is
canceled.

Random

Repeat

REPEAT

DVD

Video

CHAPTER

DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/Off
1 To repeat the currently playing chapter, press
REPEAT.
The REPEAT CHAPTER appears on the TV screen.

2 To repeat the title currently playing, press REPEAT a
second time.
The REPEAT TITLE appears on the TV screen.

3 To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.
The REPEAT OFF icon appears on the TV screen.

Repeat A-B
REPEAT

DVD

Video

A - B

To repeat a sequence in a title:
1 Press A-B at your chosen starting point.
REPEAT A- appears on the TV screen.

2 Press A-B again at your chosen end point.
REPEAT A-B appears briefly on the TV screen, and the
repeat sequence begins.

3 To cancel the sequence, press A-B repeatedly to
select REPEAT OFF.

Karaoke DVD

1 Press RANDOM during playback.
The VCR/DVD Recorder automatically begins
Random Playback and “RANDOM” appears on the
display window.
2 To return to normal playback, press RANDOM until
“NORMAL” appears on the display window.
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By pressing SKIP (>) during Random playback, the
VCR/DVD Recorder selects another title (track) and
resumes Random playback.
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This function only works with DVD Karaoke discs

PLAYBACK

Playing a DVD (continued)

Operation with DVD (Continued)
Playing a DVD (continued)
Time Search

To Recall a Marked Scene
1 During disc playback, press SEARCH.

DVD

Video

The Marker Search menu will appear on the TV screen.

- : -- : --

Marker Search

The Time Search function allows you to start playing at
any chosen time on the disc.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The on-screen
display appears on the TV screen.
The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of the
current disc.

2 Within 7 seconds, use v / V to select the Time
Search icon in the on-screen display.
The “-:--:--” appears in the Time Search box.

3 Within 7 seconds, use the number buttons to enter
the required start time. Enter hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right in the box.
You can not enter an invalid time.
If you enter the wrong numbers, press b / B to move the
under bar (_) to the wrong number. Then reenter the correct
numbers.

4 Within 7 seconds, press ENTER to confirm the start
time.
Playback starts from the selected time on the disc.

Zoom

DVD

Video

Move

Select

CLEAR Delete

2 Use the b B v V buttons to select a Marked scene
that you want to recall.
3 Press ENTER.
Playback will start from the Marked scene.

4 To exit the Marker Search menu, press RETURN(O)
To clear a Marked Scene
1 During disc playback, press SEARCH.
The Marker Search menu will appear on the TV screen.

2 Use b B v V to select the Marked scene that you
want to erase.
3 Press CLEAR.

“Delete selected marker. Continue?” message appears.

The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video
image and to move through the enlarged image.

4 Use b / B to select “Yes” then press ENTER.
5 Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene.

1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function.

6 To remove the Marker Search menu,
press RETURN (O).

The square frame will be displayed in the right bottom of the
picture. If no button is pressed for more than 5 seconds, the
square frame will disappear.
Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in
the sequence shown below.
X1(normal size) → X2 size → X4 size → X1(normal size)

2 Use the b B v V buttons to move through the
zoomed picture.
3 To resume normal playback, press CLEAR or press
ZOOM repeatedly until the normal picture appears.
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The zoom function may not work for some DVDs.

Video

1 Press DISC MENU.
The Disc menu is displayed.

2 To exit the Disc menu, press STOP (x).
DVD

1 Press TITLE.
MAKER

1/6

You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to
six points can be memorized.
To enter a mark, follow these steps.
1 During disc playback, press MARKER when
playback reaches the spot that you want to
memorize.
The Marker icon will appear on the TV screen briefly.

2 Repeat step 1 to enter up to six Marker points on a
disc.

DVD

Many DVDs contain Disc menus that allow you to
access special features. To open a Disc menu, press
DISC MENU. Then use the 0-9 buttons to directly select
the desired option, or use the b B v V buttons to highlight your selection and press ENTER.

Title Menus

Marker Search
DVD

Disc Menus

If the current title has a menu, the Title menu will appear on
the TV screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu may appear.

2 The Title menu may contain camera angles, spoken
languages and subtitle options, as well as the chapters for the title.

Operation with DVD (Continued)

Camera Angle

Last Condition Memory

DVD

1/3

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera
angles, you can change to a different camera angle
during playback.
Press ANGLE then press b / B repeatedly during
playback to select a desired angle.
The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen.

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The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when
alternate angles are available.

Changing the Audio Language
1.

DVD

This VCR/DVD Recorder memorizes the user settings
for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain
in memory even if you remove the disc from the
VCR/DVD Recorder or switch off the VCR/DVD
Recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled.
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Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
This VCR/DVD Recorder does not memorize settings
of a disc if you switch off the VCR/DVD Recorder
before commencing to play it.
The Last Condition Memory function may not work
on some DVDs.

5.1CH
ENG

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio track.

3D Surround

DVD

Video

NORMAL

This VCR/DVD Recorder can produce a 3D Surround
effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback
from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the
five or more speakers normally required to listen to
multi-channel audio from a home theater system.
1 Press DISPLAY twice then use v / V to select the
sound icon. Then, use b / B to select “3D SUR.”.
2 To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select “NORMAL”.

Subtitles

DVD

ABC

OFF

Press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly during
playback to see the different subtitle languages.

PLAYBACK

Playing a DVD (continued)

Audio CD and MP3 Operation
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc
CD

MP3

About MP3

The VCR/DVD Recorder can play audio CDs and MP3
files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 files, read “Notes on MP3 Recordings” at right.

Insert a disc and close the tray.
AUDIO CD or MP3 CD menu appears on the TV
screen.

Audio CD

52:16

MP3 CD
Duration
04:47
04:01
03:01
03:30
04:24
05:01
03:48
04:09
05:10
04:11

Title
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10

Select MARKER Mark

LIST Program

AUDIO CD Menu

00:00

152 Items

ROOT
FOLDER 01
FILE 2.mp3
FILE 3.mp3
FILE 4.mp3
FILE 5.mp3
FILE 6.mp3
FILE 7.mp3
FILE 8.mp3
FILE 9.mp3
FILE 10.mp3
Select MARKER Mark

LIST Program

MP3 CD Menu

N).
Use v/V to select a track then press PLAY (N
2 Playback
starts.
During playback, the current track’s elapsed playing
time will appear on the display window and menu.
Playback will stop at the end of the disc.
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On the MP3 CD menu, you can display the folders on
the disc. Use v V b B to select the “Folder” icon on the
MP3 CD menu then press ENTER twice.
Also, you can display only tracks in the folders.
Use v V b B to select a folder then press ENTER.
If audio tracks and MP3 files are mixed on the disc, you
can switch between the AUDIO CD menu and MP3 CD
menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly in Stop mode.
If you select a track and press DISPLAY, the file informations are displayed.
If you select a folder and press DISPLAY, the number of
subfolders and number of MP3 files in the folder are
displayed.
If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder
list, use the v/V to highlight
and press ENTER to
return to the previous menu screen.
You can view TV channel or video input source by
pressing RETURN. If you want to return to the MP3 or
AUDIO CD menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.

3 To stop playback at any time, press STOP (xx).

Notes on MP3 Recordings
An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using the
MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call
files that have the “.mp3” file extension “MP3 files”.
The VCR/DVD Recorder can not read an MP3 file
that has a file extension other than “.mp3”.

MP3 Disc compatibility with this recorder is
limited as follows:
1. CD-R/RW physical format should be “ISO 9660” and
“JOLIET”.
2. If you record MP3 files using the software which
cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for example “DirectCD” etc., it is impossible to playback MP3 files. We
recommend that you use “Easy-CD Creator”, which
creates an ISO9660 or JOLIET file system.
3. The total number of files and folders on the disc are
free but the total number of files and folders on the
folder should be less than 1999.
This VCR/DVD Recorder requires discs/recordings to
meet certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R
containing MP3 files) that require certain pre-existing
conditions (see above) to insure compatible playback.
Customers should also note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 files and music
from the Internet. Our company has no right to
grant such permission. Permission should always
be sought from the copyright owner.

Audio CD and MP3 Operation (Continued)
CD

MP3

1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback.
2 To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP again.

Moving to Another Track

MP3

Press SKIP . or > briefly during
playback to go to the next track or to return to the
beginning of the current track.

1 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) during
playback.
The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.

2 Press BACKWARD or FORWARD to select the
required speed: mX2, mX4, mX8 (backward) or
MX2, MX4, MX8 (forward).
Search speed and direction are indicated on the menu
screen.

Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous track.

3 To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N).

On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the
track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback.

Repeat A-B

Repeat

MP3

Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.
• Audio CD
- TRACK: Repeats the current track.
- ALL: Repeats all the tracks on a disc.
- OFF: Does not play repeatedly (no display).
• MP3 Disc
- TRACK: Repeats the current track.
- FOLDER: Repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.
- OFF: Does not play repeatedly (no display).

Random

To repeat a sequence in a title:
1 Press A-B at your chosen start point.
Repeat icon and “A-” appears on the menu screen.

2 Press A-B again at your chosen end point.
The Repeat icon and “A - B” appears on the left side of
menu screen, and the repeat sequence begins.

3 To exit the sequence and return to normal play, press
A-B again.
The Repeat icon disappears from the menu screen.

MP3

1 Press RANDOM during playback or when playback
has stopped.
The VCR/DVD Recorder automatically begins
Random Playback and RANDOM appears on the left
side of menu screen.
2 To return to normal playback, press RANDOM again,
then RANDOM disappears from the menu screen.

PLAYBACK

Pause

Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3
The Program function enables you to store your favorite
tracks from any disc in the recorder memory.
Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256
tracks (MP3).

1
v V to select a track or fold on the List then
2 Use
press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.

resume normal playback from pro8 To
grammed playback, select a track on the
N).
List then press PLAY (N
“PRG” indicator disappears from the display window.

Insert an Audio CD or MP3 disc.

Audio CD or MP3 CD menu will appear.

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Press and hold V for fast to move to the next
track or folder.
Press and hold v for fast to move to the previous track or folder.
v V to highlight the “Program Add” icon
3 Use
then press ENTER.
The selected track is added to the Program List.

steps 2-3 to place additional tracks on
4 Repeat
the Program list.
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You can add multi tracks on the List to the Program List.

Repeat Programmed Tracks
Press REPEAT to select a desired Repeat mode.
• TRACK : Repeats the current track.
• ALL : Repeats all the tracks on a disc.
• OFF : Does not play repeatedly (no display).

Erasing a Track from the Program List
1 Select the track that you wish to erase from the
Program List then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
2 Select the Delete icon then press ENTER.
The selected track is deleted on the Program List.
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to delete additional tracks on the
Program List.

Erasing the multi tracks on the Program List

1. Select a track then press MARKER.

1. Select a track on the Program List then press
MARKER.

2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional tracks.

3. Select any track then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.

4. Use v / V to highlight the “Program Add” icon then
press ENTER.
The all marked tracks are added to the Program List.

4. Use v / V to highlight the “Delete” icon then press
ENTER.
The all marked tracks are deleted from the Program
List.

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Use the CLEAR button to select all tracks, or cancel
all marked tracks.
If you select folder for Programmed Playback, all
tracks in the folder are added to the program list.

5 Use B to move to the Program list.
Use v / V to select the track you want to start
6 playing.
7 Press PLAY (N) to start.

The programmed track you selected last is highlighted on
the program list.

Playback begins in the order in which you programmed
the tracks and “PRG” indicator appears on the display
window.
Playback stops after playing the last programmed track on
the program list.

Audio CD

05/12
00:42

Track 5
Title
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
Select MARKER Mark

MP3 CD
Program List
Track 5
Track 2
Track 8
Track 4

LIST Program

9/152
02:13

FILE 9.mp3
ROOT
FILE 1.mp3
FILE 2.mp3
FILE 3.mp3
FILE 4.mp3
FILE 5.mp3
FILE 6.mp3
FILE 7.mp3
FILE 8.mp3
FILE 9.mp3
FILE 10.mp3
Select MARKER Mark

Program List
FILE 4.mp3
FILE 2.mp3
FILE 6.mp3
FILE 9.mp3

LIST Program

Changing the order of Program List
1 Select the track you wish to move on the Program
List then press ENTER.
The options appear on the left side of the menu.
2 Select Move then press ENTER.
A yellow bar appears in the Program List.
3 Use v/V to move the yellow bar to the desired location, then press ENTER.
The selected track is moved.
4 If you wish to move other tracks repeat stages 1 - 3.
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Use MARKER to move multiple tracks.

Photo Disc Operation
JPEG

This VCR/DVD Recorder can play discs with JPEG
files. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on
JPEG files on right.

Insert a disc and close the tray.
The Photo menu appears on the TV screen.
Photo

Folder 03

Folder 06
Select

While viewing a picture, press SKIP (./>) or b B
once to advance to the next file or return to the previous
file.

To rotate the picture
Use v / V while showing a picture to flip the
picture clockwise or counterclockwise.

To view Slide Show
JPEG

Selecting other Files

PLAYBACK

Viewing a Photo Disc

Folder 01

Folder 02

Folder 04

Folder 05

Folder 07
MARKER Mark

Folder 08

2. Press ENTER.
Slide Show menu appears.
Slide Show

TITLE MP3

Use v V b B to select a folder, and ENTER.
Open icon is highlighted on the left side of the
menu.

Object
Speed
Start

All
Normal
Cancel

3. Use v V b B to set the options.
Object: All files or Selected file.
Speed: Selects Slide Show speed (Slow, Normal,
Fast).

Press ENTER.
A list of files in the folder appears.
JPEG

Photo

1. Select Slide Show option on the menu.

4. Select START icon then press ENTER to start slide
show.
5. Press STOP to stop the Slide Show and return to the
Photo menu.
Select

MARKER Mark

TITLE MP3

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If the
icon displays in a JPEG file list, it means you
cannot see those JPEG files.
v V b B to select a file, then press ENTER.
4 Use
The options appear on the left side of the menu.
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If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder
list, use the v / V buttons on the remote to highlight the
icon and press ENTER.
Use v / V to select an Full Screen option then
5 press
ENTER.

File 03.jpg
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Stop

Hide

stop viewing at any other time, press STOP
6 Toor RETURN
(O).
The Photo menu appears.

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Use the MARKER button to select multiple files.

Notes on JPEG Files
Depending on the size and number of the JPEG files,
it could take a long time for the DVD player to read
the disc’s content. If you don’t see an on-screen display after several minutes, some of the files are too
big — reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less
than 4 megapixels and burn another disc.
The total number of files and folders on the disc are
free but the total number of files and folders on the
folder should be less than 1999.
Some discs may be incompatible due to different
recording format or condition of the disc.
When you are using software such as “Easy CD
Creator” to burn jpeg files on a CD-R, ensure that all
the selected files have the “.jpg” extension before
copying into the CD layout.
If the files have “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extensions, please
rename them as “.jpg” files.
File names without “.jpg” extension will not be able to
be read by this VCR/DVD Recorder, even though the
files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows
Explorer.
On CDs with mixed content (audio tracks, MP3 files
and JPEG files), you can select among the AUDIO
CD menu, MP3 CD menu, and Photo CD menu by
pressing TITLE repeatedly in Stop mode.

VCR Mode Tape Playback
Preparation

Special Effect Playback

Before using the remote control, press the VCR button to select the device to be operated.
Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select
the input source connected to the VCR/DVD
Recorder.

Normal Playback

VHS

Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
The
indicator will light and the VCR/DVD Recorder
will power-up automatically.
Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display
window is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the VCR/DVD
Recorder will start playback automatically.

PLAY (N) once.
2 Press
PLAY icon appears on the TV screen.

It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the VCR/DVD
Recorder.
In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR
mode automatically.

Press STOP (x) to stop playback.
STOP icon appears on the TV screen.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed,
the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically stop, rewind
and eject the tape, and turn itself off.

Tracking Control

Special effects playback notes
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen.
This is normal.
The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes,
so there is no sound during search.
During the high-speed picture search modes, a short time is
needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY
mode. Slight interference may be observed during this time.

Search
This function lets you visually search forward and backward for a desired scene on your tape.
1 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M)
during playback.
The VCR/DVD Recorder will be activated in the
SEARCH mode.
If the VCR/DVD Recorder is left in the SEARCH mode for
more than 3 minutes, the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and
video heads.

2 To return to playback, press PLAY (N).

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using
CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control.
If the VCR/DVD Recorder is left in the STILL mode for
more than 5 minutes, the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and
video heads.
2 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the

VHS

Auto Tracking
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to
remove snow or streaks.
The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following
cases:
A tape is played back for the first time.
Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press
either CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control or
CH (v/V) on the front panel until the noise on the
screen is reduced.
In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is
ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds.

VHS

video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still
picture.
3 To return to playback, press PLAY (N).

Slow Motion
1 While in still mode, press FORWARD (M).
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times
slower than the normal speed.
During slow playback, use CH/TRK (v/V) on the Remote
Control to minimize noise bands.
If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes,
the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically change to normal play mode.

2 To return to playback, press PLAY (N).

Counter Memory Function
This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to
view immediately after recording or if you want to return
to the same point several times.
1 Begin recording or playing a tape.
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the real-time
counter on the TV screen.
3 At the point you want to locate later, reset the realtime counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR.
Continue to play or record.
4 Press STOP when recording or playback finishes.
5 Press RETURN (O).
The tape automatically stops when the tape counter
returns to about “0:00:00”.

Basic Recording from a TV

Instant Timer Recording

Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.
Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or
tape is full or you stop the recording.

Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording
easily of a preset length without using the program
timer.

Switch on the recorder, select the device (VCR
or DVD) for Recording and load a recordable
disc or tape.
Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.
If you load a completely blank DVD-RW disc, Disc initialize menu will appear, to select a desired Recording Mode
to initialize the disc (See page 24).

a recording mode as necessary by pressing
2 Set
REC MODE repeatedly.
DVD: SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality),
XP(High quality)
VCR: SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play)

steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording
1 Follow
from a TV).
REC (z) repeatedly to select the record2 Press
ing time length.
Recording starts after the first press.
DVD: Each subsequent press increases the recording
time by 10 minutes (maximum 240 minutes) within free
space.
VCR: Each subsequent press increases the recording
time by 30 minutes (maximum 540 minutes). Please confirm the VHS tape has enough remaining time to be
recorded before recording.
Input: Ch.

CH (v/V) on the front panel or CH/TRK(v/V)
3 Use
on the remote control to select the TV channel
to record.

The table below shows what will be recorded on the different settings for different types of broadcast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what you’ll hear as it is
recording.
• If you set the audio channel to SAP, but there is no
SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio (mono or
stereo) will be recorded.
Selected Audio

MONO
STEREO

MONO
STEREO
Left
Right
MONO
MONO
SAP
STEREO
SAP
MONO

MONO+SAP
STEREO+SAP

02H 01M Free

00:09:05
30min Rec

Input: Ch.

VCR

MONO

00:17:32
120min Rec

Use AUDIO to select the audio channel to
record.

TV Broadcast

DVD

MONO

Broadcast Audio
L Ch
R Ch
MONO MONO
L
R
L
L
L
R
MONO MONO
MONO MONO
SAP
SAP
L
R
SAP
SAP
MONO MONO

Monitor
Audio
MONO
STEREO
Left
Right
MONO
MONO
SAP
STEREO
SAP
MONO

Press REC (z) once.
Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the
display window.)
Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the
disc (or tape) is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer
Recording on right.

Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

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The available recording DVD title number is 99.
If the VCR/DVD Recorder is powered off during DVD
recording, the recording will not be saved.

Instant Timer Record Menu

Checking the Recording Time
Press REC (z) or DISPLAY once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to
the TV screen for a moment.
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the display window.

To Extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC (z).
Each subsequent press increases the recording time by
10 minutes (DVD) within free space or 30 minutes
(VCR) .

To Pause the Recording
1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the disc during
recording.
2 When you want to continue recording, press
PAUSE/STEP (X) or REC (z).
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• If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant

Timer Recording, it will be canceled.
• The VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically power off

when the Instant Timer Recording ends.

To record one TV program while watching another
1 Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.
The TV indicator appears.

2 Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.
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Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making
changes during recording .
For example: To change channels during recording, first press
PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode. Then select
the desired channel on the VCR/DVD Recorder, and press
PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.

RECORDING

Basic Recording

Basic Recording
Copying from DVD to VCR

Copying from VCR to DVD

You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape
using the COPY button.

You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD-R
or DVD-RW using the COPY button. This allows you to
archive your old VHS tapes to DVD.

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If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy
protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not
permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or
Discs). “Copy-protected. Cannot record.” is displayed on
the TV screen.

1
2
3
4

Insert a Disc
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck
and close the disc tray.
Insert a VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the
remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the
front panel.
Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which
you want to start recording using the PLAY and
PAUSE functions.
For best results, pause playback at the point from which
you want to record.

the COPY button on the remote control or
5 Press
front panel.
The Copy to VCR menu appears.
Copy to VCR
Free Space
Rec. Mode
Copy

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SP

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If the VHS video tape you are attempting to copy is
copy protected, you will not be able to copy the tape. It
is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded tapes.

1
2
3
4

Insert a VHS Tape
Insert the VHS videotape you wish to copy into the
VCR deck.
Insert a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc.
Insert a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc in the DVD
deck and close the disc tray.
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When using a DVD-RW disc, you must initialize
before copying; see page 24.
Select VCR mode by pressing VCR on the
remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the
front panel.
Find the place on the VHS tape from which you
want to start recording using the PLAY, FF, REW
and PAUSE functions.
For best results, pause playback at the point from which
you want to record.

the COPY button on the remote control or
5 Press
front panel.
The Copy to DVD menu appears.
Copy to DVD

Stop

Free Space
Rec. Mode

v / V / b / B to select the desired Record
6 Use
Mode:
• SP (Standard Play)

• SLP (Super Long Play, 3 times SP).
Select Copy then press ENTER or COPY to start
copying.

Copy

the Copy Process
8 Stop
To stop copying at any other time, press STOP (x).

You must stop the Copy process manually when the
DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record
over and over again.

Stop

v / V / b / B to select the desired Record
6 Use
Mode:
• LP (Low Quality)

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If you press PAUSE during Copy mode, both the DVD and
VCR decks go into Pause mode and the “COPY” indicator
blinks on the front panel display. While in Pause mode,
you can adjust the DVD playback position using PLAY,
REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The VCR deck will remain in
Pause mode. To resume copying, press the COPY button
twice.

01:54M
SP

• SP (Standard Quality)
• XP (High Quality)
Select Copy then press ENTER or COPY to start
copying.
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If you press PAUSE during Copy mode, both the DVD and
VCR decks go into Pause mode and the “COPY” indicator
blinks on the front panel display. While in Pause mode,
you can adjust the VCR playback position using PLAY,
REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The DVD deck will remain in
Pause mode. To resume copying, press the COPY button
twice.

the Copy Process
8 Stop
To stop copying at any other time, press STOP (x).
Copying will stop automatically when the VHS tape
ends.

The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to
8 programs within a period of one month.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the VCR/DVD
Recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice.
• Use v / V to select a timer recording.
• Press ENTER to edit the selected program.
Timer Record menu appears.

Press TIMER REC.
The Timer Record menu will appear.

Timer Record
Media
DVD
OK

Ch.
Ch.11

198 min Free

Date

Start Time

End Time

Mode

10/16 Thu

10:07 AM

11:00 AM

TIMER REC Timer Rec List

• Media – Choose a media (DVD or VCR).
• Ch. – Choose a channel (2-69 or 1-125 for antenna or cable channels respectively, excluding skip
channels), or one of the external inputs from
which to record (AV1 or AV2).
• Date – Choose a date up to 1 month in advance,
or select a daily or weekly program.
• Start Time – Set the recording start time.
• End Time – Set the recording end time.
• Mode – Choose a record mode.
DVD: SP, LP, XP, or AT (Auto)
VCR: SP, SLP, AT (Auto)
AUTO mode determines how much time is available on the disc or tape and switches record
mode, if necessary, to complete recording the
program.
Enter the necessary information for your timer
recording(s).
• b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right
• v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position
• Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record
menu.
• Press ENTER after filling in all the program information.
• Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List.

ENTER to save the program.
3 Press
The Timer Record List will appear.
RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record
4 Press
List.
5 Be sure to load a recordable disc or tape.
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• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.
• If the Disc and Tape indicator are blinking, either no disc
or tape is loaded, or the loaded disc is not recordable.
• The VCR/DVD Recorder will record the audio according
to the current TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or SAP).
Use the AUDIO button to set the audio before switching
the VCR/DVD Recorder to Standby mode.
• You must press STOP to stop the Timer Recording.
• The VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically power off
when the Timer Recording ends.
• There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to
confirm the recorded program. If two timer recordings are
set to record sequentially (one right after the other), the
very beginning of the later program may not be recorded.

• Press CLEAR to delete the selected program
from the Timer Record List.
Timer Record List
Media Ch.

Date

Ch.11 10/19 Sun

Edit

CLEAR Delete

Start Time

Duration

Mode

18:07 AM

30min

Check
Rec. OK

TIMER REC Timer Rec

Canceling a Timer Recording
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts.
• Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on
the Timer Recorder List. If you want to erase the
program, press CLEAR.

Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress
After a timer recording has started, you can still cancel
the program.
• Press STOP.

Timer Recording Troubleshooting
Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not
record when:
• There is no disc (or tape) loaded.
• A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded.
• Disc Protect is set to ON in the Disc menu
(see page 25).
• There are already 99 titles recorded on the disc.
You cannot enter a timer program when:
• A recording is already underway.
• The time you’re trying to set has already passed.
• There are already 8 timer programs set.
If two or more timer programs overlap:
• The earlier program takes priority.
• When the earlier program finishes, the later program
starts.
• If two programs are set to start at exactly the same
time, the program entered first takes priority.
Confirmation is not possible when:
• Disc Protect setting is set to ON.
• There are already 99 titles recorded on the disc.
If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete
successfully. In this case even though the Check field
shows “Rec. OK”, it may not be.

RECORDING

Timer Recording

Recording from an External Input
Recording from External Components
You can record from an external component, such as a
camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the VCR/DVD
Recorder’s external inputs.

Make sure that the component you want to
record from is connected properly to the
VCR/DVD Recorder. See page 17.

INPUT repeatedly to select the external
2 Press
input to record from.

• AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel
• AV2 (AV2 COMP): Audio/Video Input mounted on front
panel
• DV: DV Input mounted on front panel

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Check that the Audio In settings DV Rec Audio are as
you want them. See page 24.

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• The source signal must be DVC-SD format.
• Some camcorders cannot be controlled using the
VCR/DVD Recorder remote.
• If you connect a second DVD recorder using a DV
cable, you cannot control the second recorder from
this one.
• You cannot control the VCR/DVD Recorder remotely
from a component connected to the DV IN jack.
• You cannot record date and time information from a
DV cassette.
sure your digital camcorder is connected
1 Make
to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17.
2 Check that the DV audio input is as you require.
You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) and
Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).
• DV Input is set from the DV Rec Audio in sub-menu of
the General menu. See DV Rec Audio on page 24 for
more information.

3 Load a recordable disc or tape.
Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.
Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
3
4 REC
MODE repeatedly.
the place on the camcorder tape from
DVD: SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality),
4 Find
which you want to start recording.
XP(High Quality)
DV appears in the display window.

VCR: SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play)
REC (z) once.
5 Press
Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the
display window.)
Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the
disc is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer
Recording on page 39.

6 Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
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If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not
be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page
8 for more details.

Recording from a Digital Camcorder
You can record from a digital camcorder connected to
the DV IN jack on the front panel of this VCR/DVD
Recorder. You can use the VCR/DVD Recorder’s
remote to control both the camcorder and the VCR/DVD
Recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio
input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 24).

For best results, pause playback at the point from which
you want to record.
• Depending on your camcorder, you can use this
VCR/DVD Recorder’s remote to control the camcorder
using the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE functions.

5 Press REC (z) once to start recording.

• Recording is automatically stopped if the recorder
detects no signal.
• You can pause or stop the recording by pressing
PAUSE/STEP or STOP. You cannot control the camcorder from this remote control during recording.
• In Video mode, the final frame of the recording may
remain displayed on screen for a while after recording
stops.

Playing Recordings on Other DVD
Players
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs
recorded in Video mode. A small number of players
can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode,
finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the
other player to check what kinds of discs it will play.

Finalizing a Disc
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the
disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen
for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing
DISC MENU or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to
“Disc Finalize” on page 25.

What is DV?

DV-Related Messages

Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a
DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single
DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and
control signals.
The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995.
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks.
• This recorder is only compatible with DV-format
(DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and
Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
• You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at
a time to this recorder.
• You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including two
DVD Recorders).
• It may not always be possible to control the connected camcorder via the DV IN jack.
• Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo
16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-bit/32kHz.
The VCR/DVD Recorder can only record one stereo
audio track. Set DV Record Audio to Audio 1 or Audio
2 as required (see page 24).
• Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or 48kHz
(not 44.1kHz).
• Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if the
source component pauses playback or plays an
unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the
source component, or the DV cable becomes disconnected.
• If DV Record Audio is set to Audio 2 and Audio 2 signal is not present, DV Record Audio will be reset to
Audio 1 automatically.

You may see the following messages appear on your
TV screen when using the DV IN jack.
Camcorder not connected
The camcorder is not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched off.
Too many devices connected
The DV jack on this recorder supports connection to
just one camcorder.
Check tape
There is no cassette loaded into the connected equipment.
Uncontrollable device
The VCR/DVD Recorder cannot control the camcorder.
Updating device information
Camcorder is updating information for DV.
Camera Mode
Camcorder is set to camera mode.

Troubleshooting
If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the DV
IN jack, check the bullet points:
• Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.
• Try switching off the connected equipment then
switch back on.
• Try switching the audio input.
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Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not
be able to control it using the remote control supplied
with this VCR/DVD Recorder.

RECORDING

Recording from an External Input (Continued)

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing
Edits you make to the Original content changes the
actual content of the disc. For example, if you delete a
title or chapter from the Original content (Title or
Chapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc,
freeing up extra recording time.
When you edit the Playlist, on the other hand, you are
not changing the content of the disc. For example,
when you delete a title from the Playlist, you are just
telling the recorder not to play that title; nothing is actually deleted from the disc.

Titles, Chapters and Parts

Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more
chapters. When you insert a title into the Playlist, all the
chapters within that title also appear. In other words,
chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a
DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or
Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you
can add or delete parts. Adding a chapter or title to the
Playlist creates a new title made up of a section (ie.,
chapter) of an Original title. Deleting a part removes
part of a title from the Original or Playlist menu.

Adding Chapter Markers
Chapter

You can put a chapter marker anywhere in a Playlist or
Original title during recording or playback.
Once the chapter is marked, you can use the Chapter
Search feature, as well as Erase, combine and move
chapters in the Original (Chapter) or Playlist (Chapter)
menu.
You can insert up to 999 chapter markers in both the
Original and Playlist contents.

1 Play the title (Original or Playlist).
the point you want to start a new chapter,
2 Atpress
CHP ADD.
A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.
• You can also put chapter markers during recording.

Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails
VR

Caution
• When editing using the Delete, Add and Move functions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as
set in the start and end point display.
• During Playlist playback, you may notice a momentary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.

Thumb.

Each title and chapter displayed in the Original or
Playlist menu is represented by a thumbnail picture
taken from the start of that title or chapter.
If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a
title.

1 Play the title (Original or Playlist).
THUMBNAIL to make the currently dis2 Press
played picture the one that appears in the
Original or Playlist menu.
The still picture that you choose appears in both the
Original or Playlist menu.

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You can also change the thumbnail picture of the title on
the Original (Chapter) or Playlist (Chapter) menu. Select
a chapter on the Original (Chapter) or Playlist (Chapter)
menu then press THUMBNAIL. The thumbnail picture of
the title that includes the chapter is changed.

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
VR

The Original (Title) is where you build and edit your
Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other
changes to the Original content of the disc. You can
also play individual titles directly from the Original (Title)
menu.

Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
the Original (Title) menu.
• Use the v/V buttons to display the previous/next
page if there are more than 6 titles or chapters.
• To exit the menu, press RETURN (O).

1hour 57min
SP Free

DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
1 Press
Original (Title) menu.
v V b B to choose the title you want to
2 Use
view Original (Chapter) menu then press
ENTER.
Original (Title) options appears on the left side of
the Original (Title) menu.
Use v / V to select ‘View Chap.’ from Original
3 (Title)
options then press ENTER.
Original (Chapter) menu appears on the TV screen.
Original
-Chapter

TITLE 1
10/12
0:25:20

TITLE 4
10/17
Select

TITLE 2
10/14

0:5:12

TITLE 3
10/16

TITLE 1
10/12/2003 Wed 0:25:20 TV 11
1/3

0:2:34

0:6:06

DISPLAY Info.

LIST Playlist

Close
Select

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To switch between the Original (Title) and Playlist
(Title) menu, press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly.
The Original and Playlist heading at the top of the
screen indicate which mode you are in.

To view Original (Title) options, select the title
you want then press ENTER.
Original (Title) options appears on the left side of
the Original (Title) display.

v / V to select an option then press ENTER
3 toUseconfirm.
Play
View Chap.
Rename
Delete
Playlist Add
Delete Part
Copy to VCR

1/4

Original
-Title
DVD-VR

Using the Original (Chapter) menu

Play: Start playback of the
selected title.
View Chap.: Moves to Original
(Chapter) menu (Refer to right
column on this page).
Rename: Edits the title name.
(page 47)
Delete: Deletes the title from the
Original (Title) menu. (see page
47)
Playlist Add: Adds the title to
the Playlist. (see page 48)

LIST Playlist

view Original (Chapter) options, select the
4 Tochapter
you want then press ENTER.
Original (Chapter) options appears on the left side
of the Original (Chapter) menu.
v / V to select an option then press ENTER
5 toUseconfirm.
Play
View Title
Delete
Merge
Playlist Add

Play: Starts playback of the
selected chapter.
View Title: Moves to Original
(Title) menu of the chapter.
(refer to left on this page)
Delete: Deletes the chapter
from the Original (Chapter)
menu. (page 47)
Merge: Merges two chapters
into one. (page 49)
Playlist Add: Adds the chapter
to the Playlist. (page 48)

RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Original
6 Press
(Chapter) menu.

Delete Part: Deletes a part of
the Title. (see page 50)
Copy to VCR: Copys the title to
a VHS tape.
RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the
4 Press
Original (Title) menu.
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Press DISPLAY to display more detailed title information
for selected title.

EDITING

Using the Original (Title) menu

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
Using the Playlist (Title) Menu

Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
the Playlist (Title) menu.
• Use the v/V buttons to display the previous/next
page if there are more than 6 titles or chapters.
• To exit the Playlist (Title), press RETURN (O).

Using the Playlist (Chapter) Menu

DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display the
1 Press
Playlist (Title) menu.
v V b B to choose the title you want to
2 Use
view Playlist (Title) menu then press ENTER.
Playlist (Title) options appears on the left side of the
Playlist (Title) menu.

1/2

Playlist
-Title

TITLE 1
10/12
0:25:20

TITLE 2
10/14

0:5:12

Use v / V to select ‘View Chap.’ from Playlist
3 (Title)
options then press ENTER.
Playlist (Chapter) menu appears on the TV screen.
Playlist
-Chapter

TITLE 1
10/12/2003 Wed 0:25:20 TV 11
1/3

Select

LIST Original

view Playlist (Title) options, select the title
2 Toyou
want then press ENTER.
Playlist (Title) options appears on the left side of the

Select

LIST Original

Playlist (Title) menu.

view Playlist (Chapter) options, select the
v / V to select an option then press ENTER
4 Tochapter
you want then press ENTER.
3 toUseconfirm.
Playlist (Chapter) options appears on the left side of
Play
View Chap.
Rename
Delete
Delete Part
Copy to VCR

Play: Start playback the selected title.
View Chap.: Moves Playlist
(Chapter) menu. (Refer to right
on this page)
Rename: Edits the title name.
(page 47)

Delete: Deletes the title from the
Playlist (Title) menu. (page 47)
Delete Part: Deletes a part of
the Title. (page 50)
Copy to VCR: Copys the title to
a VHS tape.

RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Playlist
4 Press
(Title) menu.

the Playlist (Chapter) menu.
v / V to select an option then press ENTER
5 toUseconfirm.
Play
View Title
Delete
Move
Merge

Play: Starts playback of the
selected chapter.
View Title: Moves to Playlist
(Title) menu. (Refer to left on
this page)
Delete: Deletes the chapter from
the Playlist (Chapter) menu.
(page 47)
Move: Moves a chapter of
Playlist (Chapter) to a position
on the Playlist (Chapter) menu.
(page 49)
Merge: Merges two chapters
into one. (page 49)

RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Playlist
6 Press
(Chapter) menu.

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
VR

You can name Original and Playlist titles independently.
Names can be up to 32 characters long.

1
v V b B to choose the title you want to
2 Use
name then press ENTER.
Options appears on the left side of the menu.

Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu.

Play
View Chap.

Play

Rename

View Chap.

Delete

Rename

Playlist Add

Delete

Delete Part

Copy to VCR

Original (Title)

Playlist (Title)

v/V to select ‘Rename’ option then press
3 Use
ENTER.
The Keyboard menu appears.
TITLE 2
Language

English/Latin Capital

Space Delete

Deleting an Original or Playlist
Title/Chapter VR
When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist
menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the
title/chapter remains in the Original menu.
If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the
Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted
from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
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It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less
than 3 seconds long.

Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu.
If you want to display the Original (Chapter) or
Playlist (Chapter) menu, refer to “Using Original
(Chapter) menu” or “Using Playlist (Chapter) menu”
on pages 45-46.

v V b B to choose a chapter or title you
2 Use
want to delete then press ENTER.
Options appears on the left side of the screen.

3 Select ‘Delete’ on the menu.
e.g., If you select “Delete” on Original (Title) menu.
Play

View Chap.

Cancel

Rename

Enter a name for the title. Use v V b B to select
a character then press ENTER to confirm your
selection. Refer step 5 as shown on page 26
(DISC Name).

5
O) repeatedly to exit the
RETURN (O
6 Press
menu.

Delete
Playlist Add
Delete Part

Choose OK then press ENTER to save the name
and return to the previous menu screen.

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For discs formatted on a different DVD Recorder, you
will see only a limited character set.

Copy to VCR

ENTER to confirm.
4 Press
The confirm message for deleting will appear.
Use b / B to select ‘Yes’ then press ENTER.
5 The
selected chapter or title is deleted.
After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is
displayed.
steps 2 - 5 to continue to delete from the
6 Repeat
menu.
O) repeatedly to exit the
RETURN (O
7 Press
menu.

EDITING

Naming a Title

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
Making a New Playlist

Adding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist

Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to
the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into
the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later —
see Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter on
page 48).
The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you
add more chapter markers to the Original later, these
are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
You can add up to 999 chapters to one disc . If you only
want to add a chapter of a title, use the Adding a
title/chapter to the Playlist on page 48.

1
2

Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
Original (Title) menu.
If you want to display the Original (Chapter) menu,
refer to “Using the Original (Chapter) menu” on
page 45.
Choose a title or chapter on the Original menu
to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.
Original (Title or Chapter) options appears on the
left side of the Original (Title or Chapter) menu.

Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
Original (Title) menu.
If you want to show the Original (Chapter) menu,
refer to “Using the Original (Chapter)” on page 45.

an Original title or chapter to put into
2 Choose
the Playlist, then press ENTER.
The Original (Title) or Original (Chapter) options
appear on the left side of the screen.
Play
View Chap.
Rename

Play

Delete

View Title

Playlist Add

Delete

Delete Part

Merge

Copy to VCR

Playlist Add

Original (Title)

Original (Chapter)

Use v / V to select ‘Playlist Add’ from the
3 Original
(Title) or Original (Chapter) options
then press ENTER.

Play
View Chap.
Rename

Play

Delete

View Title

Playlist Add

Delete

New Playlist

Delete Part

Merge

TITLE 1

Copy to VCR

Playlist Add

Original (Title)

Select Playlist.

Original (Chapter)

Use v / V to select ‘Playlist Add’ from from the
3 Original
(Title or Chapter) options then press
ENTER.

New Playlist

‘New Playlist’ then press ENTER.
4 Select
The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All
chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.
3/3

Playlist
-Title

TITLE 1
10/12
0:25:20

Select

TITLE 2
10/14

a Playlist title that is already registered
4 Choose
to insert a title, then press ENTER.
The title appears in the updated Playlist menu.
steps 1-4 to continue adding to the
5 Repeat
Playlist.
O) to exit, or DISC MENU/LIST
RETURN (O
6 Press
to go back to the Original (Title) menu.

Select Playlist.

You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a
Playlist title even if it is already registered.

0:5:12

LIST Original

TITLE 3
10/19
0:17:23

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
VR

Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or
Original chapters into one.

Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu.
If you want to display the Original (Chapter) or
Playlist (Chapter) menu, refer to “Using the Original
(Chapter)” and “Using the Playlist (Chapter)” on
page 45-46.

select the second chapter of the two chap2 First,
ters you want to combine then press ENTER on
the Original (Chapter) or playlist (Chapter)

Moving a Playlist Chapter

Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of
Playlist chapters on the Playlist (Title) menu.

Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
Playlist (Title) menu.
To display the Playlist (Chapter) menu, refer to
“Using the Playlist (Chapter)” on page 46.

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This function is not available if there is only one chapter.
Playlist
-Chapter

TITLE 1
10/12/2003 Wed 0:25:20 TV 11
1/3

menu.
Playlist (Chapter) or Original (Chapter) options
appears on the left side of the screen.
Play

Play

View Title

Delete

Merge

Move

Playlist Add

Merge

Original (Chapter)

Playlist (Chapter)

Use v / V to select ‘Merge’ option then press
3 ENTER.
The confirm message for combining will appear.
Use b / B to select ‘Yes’ then press ENTER.
4 After
pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is
displayed.

5
O) repeatedly to exit the
RETURN (O
6 Press
menu.

Repeat steps 2 - 5 to continue to merge from
the menu.

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This function cannot operate listed below;
• If there is only one chapter within the title.
• If two chapters created by erasing a part from an
original title.
• If two chapters created from different titles.
• If two chapters created by moving an order from an
original title.

Select

LIST Original

a chapter from the Playlist (Chapter)
2 Select
menu.
ENTER.
3 Press
Playlist (Chapter) options appears on the left side of
the screen.
Play
View Title
Delete
Move
Merge

Use v / V to select ‘Move’ from Playlist
4 options
then press ENTER.
v V b B to choose the place you want to
5 Use
move the chapter to then press ENTER.
The confirm message for moving will appear.
Use b / B to select ‘Yes’ then press ENTER.
6 After
pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is
displayed.
steps 2 - 6 to continue to move from the
7 Repeat
menu.
RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the
8 Press
menu.

EDITING

Combining Two Chapters Into One

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued)
Deleting a Part

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You can delete a part which you do not want in the title.
DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display
1 Press
Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu.
v V b B to choose a title you want to
2 Use
delete then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
Play
View Chap.

Play

Rename

View Chap.

Delete

Rename

Playlist Add

Delete

Delete Part

Copy to VCR

Original (Title)

Playlist (Title)

Use v / V to select ‘Delete Part’ then press
3 ENTER.
The Title Edit menu appears on the TV screen and
the VCR/DVD Recorder goes into Pause mode.
The Start Point option is highlighted.
Title Edit
-Delete Part

Play & Select the Start Point
TITLE 2
10/14
0:34:12

Start

Start Point
End Point
Cancel
Done

End
00:00:00
Select

Move Point

PLAY, PAUSE/STEP, FF, REW, and Slow
4 Use
Motion playback to find the starting point.
The segment is indicated in yellow on the Progress
Bar.
ENTER at the starting point of the seg5 Press
ment you want to erase.
The End Point option is selected.
PLAY, PAUSE/STEP, FF, REW, and Slow
6 Use
Motion playback to find the ending point.
ENTER at the ending point of the section
7 Press
you want to edit.
The Done option is selected.
To cancel the Edit mode, select Cancel using v / V
then press ENTER.
ENTER to delete the selected part.
8 Press
When the confirm menu appears, select “Yes” using
b / B then press ENTER.
To erase additional segments, repeat steps 4-8.
finished editing, press RETURN (O).
9 When
The Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu appears.

If you select Cancel then press ENTER, the VCR/DVD
Recorder will go to previous option and into Pause
mode.

Video Mode: Original Editing
Deleting a Title

Video

From the Title List display you can play, name and
erase titles.
Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title List
screen changes its appearance and all you can do is
select titles to play.

Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the Title List.
Title List

1/3
Title

DVD VIDEO
1hour 57min
SP Free

TITLE 1

Date
1/ 3

Duration
0:02:01

TITLE 2

1/ 3

0:06:21

TITLE 3

4/ 12

0:52:31

Select

DISPLAY Info.

Use v / V to choose a title then press ENTER.
2 Title
List options appears on the left side of the Title
List display.

Before a disc is finalized, you can erase titles recorded
on the disc.
Caution
• If you erase a title from a DVD-R disc,the title will disappear from the Title List, but the available recording
time will not increase.
• When erasing a title from a DVD-RW disc, the
remaining time available for recording will only
increase if it is the last title on the disc.

1 Press DISC MENU/LIST to display Title List
v V b B to choose a title you want to erase
2 Use
then press ENTER.
Title List options appears on the left side of the Title
List screen.
Play

If you get more information, press Display
v / V to select an option then press ENTER
3 toUseconfirm.
Play
Rename
Delete
Copy to VCR

Rename
Delete

Play: Start playback the selected title.
Rename: Edits the title name
(page 47).
Delete: Deletes the title from the
Title List.
Copy to VCR: Copys the title to
a VHS tape.

Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Title List.

Video

Copy to VCR

Use v / V to select ‘Delete’ then press ENTER to
3 confirm.
The confirm message for deleting will appear.
Use b / B to select ‘Yes’ then press ENTER.
4 The
selected chapter or title is deleted.
After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is
displayed.
steps 2 - 4 to continue to delete from the
5 Repeat
menu.
O) to exit the menu.
6 Press RETURN (O

If the disc has already been finalized
You will see a screen as shown below:
Indicates total and current page number
Disc name
Title list
DVD VIDEO

1/1

TITLE 1

1/03

0:02:01

PAGE
UP

TITLE 2

1/03

0:24:12

PAGE
DOWN

TITLE 3

1/03

0:36:30

EXIT

Moves to the next or
previous page

Exits the Title List screen.

EDITING

Using the Title List

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote
You can control the sound level, input source, and
power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote.

Controlling other TVs with the remote

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

You can control the sound level, input source, and
power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed
in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer
code.
1. While holding down TV POWER button, press
the number buttons to select the manufacturer
code for your TV (see the table below).
2. Release TV POWER button.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

TV Control
Buttons

If more than one code number is listed, try entering
them one at a time until you find the one that works with
your TV.

By pressing

You can

POWER
INPUT

Turn the TV on or off.
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.

CH +/–

Scans up or down through
memorized channels.

VOL +/–

Adjust the volume of the TV.

MUTE

Turns on or off TV sound.

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Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be
able to control your TV using some of the buttons.

Manufacturer

Code Number

LG / GoldStar

1 (Default), 2

Zenith

1, 3, 4

Samsung

6, 7

Sony

8, 9

Hitachi

otes
Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not
function on the TV, even after entering the correct
manufacturer code.
If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number you have set may be reset to the
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.

Language Code List

Code

Language

Code

Language

Code

Language

Code

Language

6566

Abkhazian

7074

Fiji

7678

Lingala

8373

Singhalese

6565

Afar

7073

Finnish

7684

Lithuanian

8375

Slovak

6570

Afrikaans

7082

French

7775

Macedonian

8376

Slovenian

8381

Albanian

7089

Frisian

7771

Malagasy

8379

Somali

6577

Amharic

7176

Galician

7783

Malay

6983

Spanish

6582

Arabic

7565

Georgian

7776

Malayalam

8385

Sudanese

7289

Armenian

6869

German

7784

Maltese

8387

Swahili

6583

Assamese

6976

Greek

7773

Maori

8386

Swedish

6588

Aymara

7576

Greenlandic

7782

Marathi

8476

Tagalog

6590

Azerbaijani

7178

Guarani

7779

Moldavian

8471

Tajik

6665

Bashkir

7185

Gujarati

7778

Mongolian

8465

Tamil

6985

Basque

7265

Hausa

7865

Nauru

8484

Tatar

6678

Bengali; Bangla

7387

Hebrew

7869

Nepali

8469

Telugu

6890

Bhutani

7273

Hindi

7879

Norwegian

8472

Thai

6672

Bihari

7285

Hungarian

7982

Oriya

6679

Tibetan

6682

Breton

7383

Icelandic

8065

Panjabi

8473

Tigrinya

6671

Bulgarian

7378

Indonesian

8083

Pashto, Pushto

8479

Tonga

7789

Burmese

7365

Interlingua

7065

Persian

8482

Turkish

6669

Byelorussian

7165

Irish

8076

Polish

8475

Turkmen

7577

Cambodian

7384

Italian

8084

Portuguese

8487

Twi

6765

Catalan

7465

Japanese

8185

Quechua

8575

Ukrainian

9072

Chinese

7487

Javanese

8277

Rhaeto-Romance

8582

Urdu

6779

Corsican

7578

Kannada

8279

Romanian

8590

Uzbek

7282

Croatian

7583

Kashmiri

8285

Russian

8673

Vietnamese

6783

Czech

7575

Kazakh

8377

Samoan

8679

Volapük

6865

Danish

7589

Kirghiz

8365

Sanskrit

6789

Welsh

7876

Dutch

7579

Korean

7168

Scots Gaelic

8779

Wolof

6978

English

7585

Kurdish

8382

Serbian

8872

Xhosa

6979

Esperanto

7679

Laothian

8372

Serbo-Croatian

7473

Yiddish

6984

Estonian

7665

Latin

8378

Shona

8979

Yoruba

7079

Faeroese

7686

Latvian, Lettish

8368

Sindhi

9085

Zulu

REFERENCE

Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu”
(See page 20).

Country Code List
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 23).
Code
AD
AE
AF
AG
AI
AL
AM
AN
AO
AQ
AR
AS
AT
AU
AW
AZ
BA
BB
BD
BE
BF
BG
BH
BI
BJ
BM
BN
BO
BR
BS
BT
BV
BW
BY
BZ
CA
CC
CF
CG
CH
CI
CK
CL
CM
CN
CO
CR
CS
CU
CV
CX
CY
CZ
DE
DJ
DK
DM
DO
DZ
EC
EE
EG
EH

Country
Andorra
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Antigua and Barbuda
Anguilla
Albania
Armenia
Netherlands Antilles
Angola
Antarctica
Argentina
American Samoa
Austria
Australia
Aruba
Azerbaidjan
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Barbados
Bangladesh
Belgium
Burkina Faso
Bulgaria
Bahrain
Burundi
Benin
Bermuda
Brunei Darussalam
Bolivia
Brazil
Bahamas
Bhutan
Bouvet Island
Botswana
Belarus
Belize
Canada
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Central African Republic
Congo
Switzerland
Ivory Coast
Cook Islands
Chile
Cameroon
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Former Czechoslovakia
Cuba
Cape Verde
Christmas Island
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Germany
Djibouti
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Algeria
Ecuador
Estonia
Egypt
Western Sahara

Code
ER
ES
ET
FI
FJ
FK
FM
FO
FR
FX
GA
GB
GD
GE
GF
GH
GI
GL
GM
GN
GP
GQ
GR
GS
GT
GU
GW
GY
HK
HM
HN
HR
HT
HU
ID
IE
IL
IN
IO
IQ
IR
IS
IT
JM
JO
JP
KE
KG
KH
KI
KM
KN
KP
KR
KW
KY
KZ
LA
LB

Country
Eritrea
Spain
Ethiopia
Finland
Fiji
Falkland Islands
Micronesia
Faroe Islands
France
France (European
Territory)
Gabon
Great Britain
Grenada
Georgia
French Guyana
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Gambia
Guinea
Guadeloupe (French)
Equatorial Guinea
Greece
S. Georgia & S. Sandwich
Isls.
Guatemala
Guam (USA)
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Hong Kong
Heard and McDonald
Islands
Honduras
Croatia
Haiti
Hungary
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
India
British Indian Ocean
Territory
Iraq
Iran
Iceland
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Japan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Cambodia6
Kiribati
Comoros
Saint Kitts & Nevis Anguilla
North Korea
South Korea
Kuwait
Cayman Islands
Kazakhstan
Laos
Lebanon

Code
LC
LI
LK
LR
LS
LT
LU
LV
LY
MA
MC
MD
MG
MH
MK
ML
MM
MN
MO
MP
MQ
MR
MS
MT
MU
MV
MW
MX
MY
MZ
AN
NC
NE
NF
NG
NI
NL
NO
NP
NR
NU
NZ
OM
PA
PE
PF
PG
PH
PK
PL
PM
PN
PR
PT
PW
PY
QA
RE
RO
RU
RW
SA
SB

Country
Saint Lucia
Liechtenstein
Sri Lanka
Liberia
Lesotho
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Latvia
Libya
Morocco
Monaco
Moldavia
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
Macedonia
Mali
Myanmar
Mongolia
Macau
Northern Mariana Islands
Martinique (French)
Mauritania
Montserrat
Malta
Mauritius
Maldives
Malawi
Mexico
Malaysia
Mozambique
Namibia
New Caledonia (French)
Niger
Norfolk Island
Nigeria
Nicaragua
Netherlands
Norway
Nepal
Nauru
Niue
New Zealand
Oman
Panama
Peru
Polynesia (French)
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pakistan
Poland
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Pitcairn Island
Puerto Rico
Portugal
Palau
Paraguay
Qatar
Reunion (French)
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Solomon Islands

Code
SC
SD
SE
SG
SH
SI
SJ
SK
SL
SM
SN
SO
SR
ST
SU
SV
SY
SZ
TC
TD
TF
TG
TH
TJ
TK
TM
TN
TO
TP
TR
TT
TV
TW
TZ
UA
UG
UK
UM
US
UY
UZ
VA
VC
VE
VG
VI
VN
VU
WF
WS
YE
YT
YU
ZA
ZM
ZR
ZW

Country
Seychelles
Sudan
Sweden
Singapore
Saint Helena
Slovenia
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Islands
Slovak Republic
Sierra Leone
San Marino
Senegal
Somalia
Suriname
Saint Tome and Principe
Former USSR
El Salvador
Syria
Swaziland
Turks and Caicos Islands
Chad
French Southern
Territories
Togo
Thailand
Tadjikistan
Tokelau
Turkmenistan
Tunisia
Tonga
East Timor
Turkey
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Taiwan
Tanzania
Ukraine
Uganda
United Kingdom
USA Minor Outlying
Islands
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City State
Saint Vincent &
Grenadines
Venezuela
Virgin Islands (British)
Virgin Islands (USA)
Vietnam
Vanuatu
Wallis and Futuna Islands
Samoa
Yemen
Mayotte
Yugoslavia
South Africa
Zambia
Zaire
Zimbabwe

Troubleshooting
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
Solution

The power cord is disconnected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.

No picture.

The TV is not set to receive VCR/DVD
Recorder signal output.

Select the appropriate video input on the TV
so the picture from the VCR/DVD Recorder
appears on the TV screen.

The video cable is not connected securely.

Connect the video cable securely.

The TV power is turned off.

Turn on the TV.

The equipment connected with the audio
cable is not set to receive VCR/DVD
Recorder signal output.

Select the correct input mode on the audio
receiver so you can listen to the sound from
the VCR/DVD Recorder.

The audio cables are not connected securely.

Connect the audio cable securely.

The power of the equipment connected with
the audio cable is turned off.

Turn on the equipment connected with the
audio cable.

The audio connecting cord is damaged.

Replace it with a new one.

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

Tape heads are dirty.

Clean video heads.

Tape is a rental or was recorded on another
VCR.

Use v/V for manual tracking adjustment while
tape is playing.

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc

No tape is inserted.

indicator on the front panel display is lit.)

An unplayable disc is inserted.

Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type,
color system, and regional code.)

The disc is placed upside down.

Place the disc with the playback side down.

The disc is not placed within the guide.

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside
the guide.

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

The Movie Rating level is set.

Cancel the Movie Rating function or change
the rating level.

Picture from external input
is distorted

The video signal from the external component is copy-protected.

You cannot connect via the VCR/DVD
Recorder. Connect the component directly to
your TV.

Some channels are
skipped over when using
CH (v / V)

The skipped channels were deleted with the
CH. Add/Del feature.

Use the CH. Add/Del feature to restore channels. See “Channel Add/Delete” on page 18.

Picture or sound of

Antenna or cables are loose.

Tighten connections or replace cable.

broadcasting channel is
weak or missing.

Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the
VCR/DVD Recorder Setup menu.

Try all “Tuning Band” options; see page 18 for
details.

Camcorder image not
shown.

Camcorder is off.

Turn camcorder on and operate
properly.

Camcorder image via A/V
input or DV IN to
VCR/DVD Recorder is not
shown on TV screen.

VCR/DVD Recorder’s source is not set to
AV1, AV2 (AV2 COMP) or DV IN.

Use INPUT to select AV input channel (AV1,
AV2 (AV2 COMP) or DV IN).

Can’t play disc recorded
on this VCR/DVD
Recorder on another DVD
player.

The disc was recorded in Video mode.

Finalize the disc; see page 25.

Some players will not play even a finalized
disc recorded in Video mode.

No solution.

The disc was recorded in VR mode.

The other player must be RW compatible in
order to play it.

Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players.

No solution.

No sound.

Playback picture is poor.

VCR/DVD Recorder does
not start playback.

REFERENCE

Cause

Symptom
No power.

Troubleshooting (Continued)
Cause

Symptom
Cannot record or did not
record successfully.

Timer Recording not possible.

Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback not present.

Remote control does not
work properly.

Solution

The remaining blank space on the disc is
insufficient.

Use another disc.

The source you are trying to record is copyprotected.

You cannot record the source.

When setting the recording channel, the
channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.

Select the channel on the VCR/DVD
Recorder’s built-in TV tuner.

When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protected cannot
be recorded.

Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once
material.

Clock in VCR/DVD Recorder is not set to
correct time.

Set clock to correct time. See “Clock (Auto)”
or “Clock (Manual)” on page 19.

Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.

Reprogram Timer. See “Timer Recording” on
page 41.

TIMER indicator light does not appear after
programming timer.

Reprogram Timer.

TV is not Stereo-compatible.

No solution.

Broadcast program is not in stereo format.

No solution.

VCR/DVD Recorder A/V Out jacks are not
connected to TV A/V In jacks.

Make A/V connections. Stereo is available
only via A/V output from VCR/DVD Recorder.

VCR/DVD Recorder Audio/Video Out is not
selected for viewing at the TV.

Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.

VCR/DVD Recorder’s TV audio channel is
set to SAP or MONO.

Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo. See
“Changing TV Audio Channel” on page 27.

The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the VCR/DVD Recorder.

Point the remote control at the remote sensor
of the VCR/DVD Recorder.

The remote control is too far from the
VCR/DVD Recorder.

Operate the remote control within 23 ft (7 m).

There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the VCR/DVD Recorder.

Remove the obstacle.

The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:

In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

• When the VCR/DVD Recorder is moved from a cold
place to a warm place.

• Keep the VCR/DVD Recorder plugged into an AC power
outlet with POWER On. This will help prevent condensation.

• Under extremely humid conditions.

• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the VCR/DVD Recorder to dry before using it.

Reset the VCR/DVD Recorder
If you observe any of the following symptoms...
When the VCR/DVD Recorder is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.
When the display window does not working.
When the VCR/DVD Recorder does not operate normally.
You can reset the VCR/DVD Recorder as follows :
Press and hold the POWER button for more than five seconds. This will force the VCR/DVD Recorder to power off. .
Press the POWER button again to turn the VCR/DVD Recorder back on.
Unplug the power cord and then plug the power cord again after more than five seconds.

Specifications
General
AC 120V, 60 Hz
35W
430 X 83.5 X 360 mm (16.9 x 3.25 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d)
6.8 kg (14.9 lbs)
5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)
5 % to 90 %
NTSC

REFERENCE

Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Signal system

Recording
Recording format
Recordable discs
Recordable time

Video recording format
Sampling frequency
Compression format
Audio recording format
Sampling frequency
Compression format

DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO
DVD-ReRecordable, DVD-Recordable
DVD ; Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (LP mode)
VCR ; SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)

27MHz
MPEG 2
48kHz
Dolby Digital

VCR Specifications
Head system
Timer
Tape speed
Tape width
Rewind time
Antenna
VHF output signal
Channel coverage
Frequency range
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
Channel separation

Four head helical scan azimuth system
12-hour display type with AM, PM
SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec
12.7 mm
About 65 seconds (T-120)
75 ohms (VHF/UHF)
Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)
VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1 - W+84, A-5 - A-1)
20Hz to 20kHz
43dB
88 dB
60 dB

DVD Specifications
Laser system
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Harmonic distortion
Dynamic range

Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz
More than 95dB
Less than 0.008%
More than 90 dB

Inputs
ANTENNA IN
VIDEO IN (AV1,2)
AUDIO IN (AV1,2)
DV IN

Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2
-6 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2
4 pin (i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard)

Specifications (Continued)
Outputs
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
Audio output (digital audio)
Audio output (optical audio)
Audio output (analog audio)
RF OUT

1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1
(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1
(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2
0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1
Optical connector x 1
1.1 Vrms (1 kHz, -6 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2
Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

Accessory:
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
VCR/DVD Recorder XBR413 LIMITED WARRANTY – USA

Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date
of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This limited warranty is good only to the original
purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
Carry-in Service: Please retain dealer’s dated bill of sale
or delivery ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for
proof of warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to
the service person at the time warranty service is provided.

WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.
Parts: One year from the Date of Purchase.
* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion of
the original warranty period.

Please call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) to locate your
nearest Zenith Authorized Service Center.
Or visit our website at
http://www.zenithservice.com

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. ZENITH WILL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED
PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT
OR OTHERWISE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
1. Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration,
maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and
2. Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside
environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident,
lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or
voltage, signal reception or input, software not licensed directly by Zenith, software errors that do not disable
functionality, operating and software protocols adopted after date of manufacture or for outside the US,
institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.
3. Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:
For nearest Authorized Service Center,
Where to buy, Product Assistance, or
Customer Assistance

Call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) (24 hours a day, 365 days
per year) and select appropriate option from the menu.
Or visit our website at http://www.zenithservice.com

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
2000 MILLBROOK DRIVE
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069

Zenith Part No. 206-03946
GS# 3835RV0002A
Printed in Korea
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