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Table of Contents 6 Table of Contents Getting Started 3 Safety Information 8 Introduction 8 – About the “ 7 ” Symbol Display 8 – Symbols Used in this Manual 8 – Supplied Accesorries 9 – Recordable Discs 10 – Recommended recordable DVD discs10 – Playable Discs11 – File compatibility 12 Remote control...

Table of Contents 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 60 Dubbing60 – Dubbing from VCR to DVD60 – Recording from DV Input61 – Recording from a Digital Camcorder Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting62 – General62 – Resetting the unit63 – Playback63 – Recording64 – HDMI Appendix 65 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Co...

Getting Started 8 Getting S tar ted 1 Introduction About the “ 7 ” Symbol Display “ 7 ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. Symbols Used in this Manual , Note Indicates special notes ...

Getting Started 9 Getting S tar ted 1 Recordable Discs DVD-RW: - DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. - These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [ VR mode] - Recordings can be extensively ...

Getting Started 10 Getting S tar ted 1 Recommended recordable DVD discs DVD-R Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x) DVD-RW Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x), JVC (4x), Maxell (4x) DVD+R Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x) DVD+R(DL) Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x) DVD+RW Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), HP...

Getting Started 11 Getting S tar ted 1 File compatibility Overall Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”” y Some wav files are not supported on this player. y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y Depending on the size and number ...

Getting Started 12 Getting S tar ted 1 Battery Installation Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert the R03 (size AAA) battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly. • • • • • • a • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the unit ON or OFF. DVD : Selects the unit’s mode to DVD. VCR : Se...

Getting Started 13 Getting S tar ted 1 Front panel a 1 /I (Power) b Disc Tray c DVD/ B d Display window e Remote Sensor f Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) g USB Port h DV IN i AV IN 2 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) j VCR/ B k N (PLAY/PAUSE) l Z ( STOP) m X ( Recording) n PROG. ( s/w ) o DUBBING p DVD/VCR...

Connecting Connecting 14 C onnecting 2 Connecting to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. y Antenna connection to your TV and this unit (page 14) y HDMI connection (page 15) y Component Video connection (page 16) y Scart connection ...

Connecting 15 C onnecting 2 HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable ( Type A). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Rear of this unit TV HDMI cable Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to T...

Connecting 16 C onnecting 2 Component Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using component video cable. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio c...

Connecting 17 C onnecting 2 Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi...

Connecting 19 C onnecting 2 Connection to Another device Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the input jacks (AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. L R VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Front of the unit Jack pane...

Connecting 20 C onnecting 2 USB device connection This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained on a USB device. Playback content in the USB device 1. Insert a USB device into the USB port until it fits into place. 2. Press HOME ( n ). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d , an...

System Setting System Setting 21 S ys tem Se tting 3 Auto Set Up After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or after resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, tuner channels and clock automatically.1. Select a language for the Setup menu and onsc...

System Setting 22 S ys tem Se tting 3 Home Menu Overview From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the unit. 1. Press HOME ( n ) .The Home menu appears. The unit will be in tuner mode always when the Home menu appears. 2. Use a/d to select the desired optio...

System Setting 23 S ys tem Se tting 3 Auto Programming This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digital channels. 1. Display [SETUP] menu.2. Select the [Auto Programming] option then press d . 3. Press d to move to the second level. 4. Use s / ...

System Setting 25 S ys tem Se tting 3 Sort TV channels manually You can sort the program’s position on the Program List menu.1. Use s/w to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER ( b ). Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu. 2. Use s/w to select [M...

System Setting 27 S ys tem Se tting 3 Language Settings Display Menu Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. Disc Menu/Disc Audio/Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] Refers to the original langu...

System Setting 28 S ys tem Se tting 3 Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital [PCM] Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier. The Recorder’s digital audio out...

System Setting 29 S ys tem Se tting 3 Lock Settings Lock System Allows you to set up specific programs and ratings through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to the lock menu options. When the Lock...

System Setting 30 S ys tem Se tting 3 Set Password 1. Select [Set Password] option then press d . 2. Follow step 2 as shown in [Lock System] above. [Change] Enter the new password twice after entering the current password. [Delete] Delete the current password after entering the current password. If ...

System Setting 31 S ys tem Se tting 3 Recording Settings Rec Mode Set You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality), MLP (Maximum Long Play)1. Select the [Rec Mode Set] option then press d . 2. Use s/w to select a desir...

System Setting 32 S ys tem Se tting 3 Disc Settings Disc Format If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. [DVD-R] The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. [DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)] The Initialize menu will appears...

System Setting 33 S ys tem Se tting 3 Disc Label Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you display disc information on-screen.The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.For discs formatted on a different Recorder, you will see only a limited character set. 1. Display [Setu...

Operating Operating 34 Oper ating 4 General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the 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 t...

Operating 35 Oper ating 4 TV Viewing Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The Electronic Programme Guide schedule and program information for digital programs. They also provide local over-the-air programs information including conventional digital programs. Use the Electronic Programme Guid...

Operating 36 Oper ating 4 Timer Recording with Program Guide You can set a timer record using program guide with 8 days.1. Display Program Guide with 8 days.2. Select a program then press red color button. The red timer icon will be displayed and the program will be memorized by the recorder. You ca...

Operating 37 Oper ating 4 Teletext Operation Teletext is an optional function, therefore only those with the teletext system can receive the teletext broadcast.Teletext is a free service broadcast by some TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programs, sha...

Operating 38 Oper ating 4 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 Recorder.Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to ...

Operating 40 Oper ating 4 Changing the Audio Soundtrack Press AUDIO then press a/d repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio soundtrack if available. Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. To liste...

Operating 41 Oper ating 4 Playing a VCR Preparation y Before using the remote control, press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. y Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the Recorder. y Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connecte...

Operating 42 Oper ating 4 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1. Press M (PAUSE/STEP) during playback. A still picture appears on the TV screen. y If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using PR/TRK ( s/w ) on the remote control. y If the Recorder is left in the STILL mode for...

Operating 43 Oper ating 4 Movie menu options 1. Press s/w to select a folder/file on the Movie menu then press ENTER ( b ). Movie menu options appear. 2. Press s/w to select an option, and press ENTER ( b ). [Play] Start playback the selected title. [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the...

Operating 44 Oper ating 4 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/ WMA Disc The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R or DVD±RW disc.Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on page 45.1. Insert a disc an...

Operating 45 Oper ating 4 Search (Audio CD only) 1. Press SCAN ( c or v ) during playback. The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode. 2. Press SCAN ( c or v ) to select the required speed: c , ca , cc (backward) or v , dv , vv (forward). Search speed and direction are indicated on the menu screen. 3...

Operating 46 Oper ating 4 5. Use s/w to select [Full Screen] option then press ENTER ( b ). 6. To stop viewing at any time, press Z (STOP). The Photo menu reappears. Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP ( C or V ) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Ima...

Operating 47 Oper ating 4 DVD Recording DVD Recording Notes for DVD recording y This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. y Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. y The company does not hold any respo...

Operating 48 Oper ating 4 Restrictions on video recording y 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 automaticall...

Operating 49 Oper ating 4 Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer.1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV ). 2. Press X (REC) repeatedly to select the recording time length. Recordin...

Operating 50 Oper ating 4 6. The [Rec. OK] on the [Check] field on the [ Timer Record List] menu indicates the timer recording is programmed correctly. [Rec. OK] – Indicates the Timer Record is in recordable condition. [No Disc] – There is no disc in the disc tray. [Invalid disc] – The inserted disc...

Operating 51 Oper ating 4 Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder’s external inputs.1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 19. 2. Press ...

Operating 52 Oper ating 4 DVD Editing Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist.There...

Operating 53 Oper ating 4 VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you add a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also added. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behav...

Operating 54 Oper ating 4 Adding Additional Title / Chapters to the Playlist -RW VR You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a Playlist title even if it is already registered.1. Choose a title or chapter on the [ Title List- Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Pl...

Operating 55 Oper ating 4 Deleting a Part -RW VR You can delete a part which you do not want in the title.1. Use a/d / s/w to choose a title you want to delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER ( b ). The options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option ...

Operating 56 Oper ating 4 4. Choose [OK] then press ENTER ( b ) to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen. 5. Press RETURN ( x ) repeatedly to exit the menu. y Names can be up to 32 characters long. y For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set...

Operating 57 Oper ating 4 3. Press ENTER ( b ) to confirm. The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim. y If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or titl...

Operating 58 Oper ating 4 Combining Two Chapters Into One -RW VR +RW +R Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one.1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER ( b ). The menu options appears on the left side of the ...

Operating 59 Oper ating 4 Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players +RW +R You can view the Title List menu displayed on the other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs. 1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Pla...

Operating 60 Oper ating 4 Dubbing Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a Video tape to a DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old Video tapes to DVD.1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 2. Insert the video tape you wish to copy ...

Operating 61 Oper ating 4 Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input fo...

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 62 Trouble shoo ting 5 Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. y Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start playback. y Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional ...

Troubleshooting 63 Trouble shoo ting 5 Playback Symptom Cause & Solution Cannot play a disc recorded using this unit on other player. y Finalize the disc (see page 32). y Check the disc compatibility of the player. y Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. y Discs recorded wi...

Troubleshooting 64 Trouble shoo ting 5 Stereo Audio Record and/Playback is not present. y TV is not Stereo-compatible. y Broadcast programme is not in stereo format. y The A/V Output jacks on the unit are not connected to TV A/V In jacks. Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record wh...

Appendix Appendix 65 Appendix 6 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can 1 ( TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. PR/TRK (+/-) Scan up or down throu...

Appendix 66 Appendix 6 Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria AT Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech ...

Appendix 67 Appendix 6 Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu]. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian ...

Appendix 68 Appendix 6 Trademarks and Licenses Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. “DVD Logo...

Appendix 69 Appendix 6 Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Dimensions ( W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 78.5 x 260 mm (w x h x d) Net Weight (Approx.) 4.2 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Television system Analog: PAL B/G, PAL I/I, ...

Appendix 71 Appendix 6 Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.Keeping the exterior surfaces clean y Do not u...