Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Safety Instructions; Precautions
1 INTRODUCTION Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Please keep the product’s guarantee sheet and receipt in a safe place. Precautions • Read this booklet carefully. • Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that shown on the back of your product. • Read this page and ch...
Page 3 - CAUTION
2 Important Safeguards Important Safeguards IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS LASER This Digital Video Disc Player employs aLaser System. To ensure proper use ofthis product please read this owner’smanual carefully and retain for futurereference. Should the unit requiremaintenance, contact an authorizeds...
Page 4 - Important Safeguards
3 INTRODUCTION Important Safeguards This set has been designed and manufactured to assurepersonal safety. Improper use can result in electric shockor fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unitwill protect you if you observe the following proceduresfor installation, use and servicing. This...
Page 6 - Recording; Table of Contents
5 INTRODUCTION Recording Basic Recording ________________________45 Recording to TV 45 One Touch Record (OTR) 45 Checking the Recording Time 46 To Pause the Recording 46 One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS 46 Copy Edit (DVD ➝ VCR) 46 One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD 47 Copy Edit (VCR ➝ DVD) 47 Timer Recording __...
Page 7 - Overview; What can I do with my DVD Recorder + VCR?; ALL; Supporting Disc; Dual Media
6 About the Symbol ‘ ’ may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this User'sGuide is not available on that specific disc. DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW? Overview Overview What is a DVD? DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a storage medium thatcombines the convenience o...
Page 8 - Title; About DVD Recording; Notes on Recording; Which discs you can use
7 INTRODUCTION Disc-related Terms Title The main film, accompanying feature content, ormusic album. Each title is assigned a title referencenumber enabling you to locate it easily. Chapter Sections of a movie or a musical piece that are smallerthan titles. A title is composed of one or severalchapte...
Page 9 - About HDMI; Additional Information for HDMI; only mp3 format contents.
8 Overview What is DV? Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect aDV-equipped camcorder to the DVD Recorder + VCRusing 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 tradema...
Page 10 - Caution; Notes on Discs; Handling Discs; Yes
9 INTRODUCTION Overview Handling the Unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packingmaterials come in handy. For maximumprotection, re-pack the unit as it was originallypackaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, orradio may be di...
Page 11 - Front Panel
10 ) Front Panel Display Shows the current status of the DVD Recorder +VCR. 1 COPY Copies from DVD to VCR (or from VCR to DVD). 2 PR+/– Scans up or down through memorized channels.Also moves up and down in menus. 3 SELECT DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD mode and theVCR mode. 4 OPEN/CLOSE (DV...
Page 12 - Front Panel Display; Identification of Controls; D V
11 INTRODUCTION Front Panel Display Identification of Controls Channel P R 2 3 TV Channel Input mode Recording on disc Recording on tape Indicates a DVD Timer recording isset. Indicates a DVD Timer Recording isin standby mode. Indicates the DVD is recording. Recording Pause mode OTR Recording mode I...
Page 13 - Remote Control
12 Remote Control Identification of Controls Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. For more details,Refer to One Touch Record (OTR) on page 45. - Starts playback.- Pauses playback or recording temporarily. Press again to exit Pause mode. Selects Recording mode: - DVD : Approx...
Page 15 - Rear panel
14 ! AC Power Cord Plug into a power outlet. @ AUDIO OUT (L, R) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audioinputs. # COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Component Video (Y Pb Pr)inputs. $ Scart socket 2 Connection of an additional device (satellitereceiver, set-top box, video record...
Page 16 - Connections; Connecting Antenna/Cable
15 INTRODUCTION CONNECTIONS If your cable wire is connected to your TV without aconverter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire fromyour TV and attach it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) jackon the rear panel of the DVD Recorder + VCR.Use the supplied RF cable to connect between theDVD Recorder + VCR’s OUT (...
Page 17 - Component Video Connection; • If your television is a high-definition or ‘digital; HDMI connection; Scart Connection; Connecting a TV; RF Connection
16 Component Video Connection • If your television is a high-definition or ‘digital ready’ television, you may take advantage of theDVD Recorder + VCR’s Progressive Scan outputfor the highest video resolution possible. • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear...
Page 18 - CONNECTIONS; Connecting an Amplifier / Receiver
17 CONNECTIONS Connections Connecting to an amplifier equipped with twochannel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ProLogic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on theDVD Recorder + VCR to the left and right audio injacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system,using the supplied audio c...
Page 19 - Connecting Optional Equipment; Connecting a Digital Camcorder; Connecting a Removal Storage
18 To receive audio/video signals from other equipment,connect the AVF (Audio/Video Front) jacks on theDVD Recorder + VCR to the audio/video out jacks onyour external component, using optional audio/videocables. Connecting Optional Equipment Connections Front of DVD Recorder + VCR Jack Panel of Acce...
Page 20 - Select the desired language for the on-screen menu using [; Initial Installation
19 CONNECTIONS SETUP After successfully connecting your DVD Recorder + VCR to your TV and other devices,this chapter will show you how to complete the initial installation. 1 A ‘Welcome’ message is displayed on the screen. Make sure the RF cable fromyour antenna or cable TV jack is connected. Press ...
Page 21 - Setup Menu Overview; Setup menu; Menu Navigation; INSTALLATION Settings
20 The DVD Recorder + VCR Setup menu includes sixcategories, including: Installation, Recording Options,Languages, Preference, System Info and DiscOptions. Press [SETUP] and [ … † ] on the remote control unit to view the first and second levels of theSetup menu. Setup Menu Overview Setup menu Setup ...
Page 22 - SETUP; While ‘Installation’ is selected, press [; Keyboard screen will appear when you press [
21 SETUP Auto Set The DVD Recorder + VCR has a frequencysynthesized tuner capable of receiving channels thatinclude VHF Low E2~S6, VHF High S7~S36, andUHF S37~E69. Preparation: Connect the DVD Recorder + VCR to the desired typeof antenna or cable TV system, as shown in‘Connecting Antenna/Cable’ on p...
Page 23 - Clock Setting; Adjust Channels; Follow steps 1-2 as shown under ‘Manual Set’.
22 Clock Setting 1 Follow steps 1-2 as shown under ‘Manual Set’. 2 Use [ … † ] to select ‘Clock Setting‘. 3 Press [ENTER]. The ‘Clock Setting’ menuappears. 4 Enter the date and time. œ √ (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. … † (up/down): Changes the setting at the current ...
Page 24 - RECORDING Options Settings; VCR Record Quality; ] to select the desired Record Quality; Chapter Mark; LANGUAGE Settings; OSD Language; Follow the same procedure as the OSD Language.; DVD Record Quality
23 SETUP Setup menu RECORDING Options Settings VCR Record Quality You can set the default VCR recording quality to SP(Standard Play) or LP (Long Play). SP is higherquality, but LP provides 2 times the recording time;e.g., a 2 hour tape will record for 4 hours in LP mode. 1 Press [SETUP]. The Setup m...
Page 25 - TV Aspect Ratio; Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.; Video Output; Only if the DVD Recorder + VCR is in; Preference > Video Setting
24 TV Aspect Ratio 1 Use [ENTER] to select ‘TV Aspect‘ while the‘Video‘ submenu is displayed. 2 Press [ENTER] or [ √ ] to go to the second level. 3 Use [ … † ] to select the desired ‘TV Aspect’. 4 Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit the menu. 4:3 LB : Select when a stand...
Page 26 - Digital Output; ] to select the desired digital output; Preference > Audio Setting; Dynamic Range
25 SETUP Follow the same procedure as ‘Video’ Settings toselect ‘Audio’ Settings. Digital Output 1 Use [ENTER] to select ‘Digital Output‘ while the‘Audio’ submenu is displayed. 2 Press [ENTER] or [ √ ] to go to the second level. 3 Use [ … † ] to select the desired digital output type. 4 Press [ENTER...
Page 27 - Set Parental Level; ] to select parental level and press; Preference > Parental Control
26 6 Enter your new password. 7 Use [ … † ] to select the desired parental level and press [ENTER] to confirm. Adult to Kid safe: Some discs contain scenes not suitable for children. If you set a rating for theDVD Recorder + VCR, all scenes with the samerating or lower will be played. Higher rated s...
Page 28 - select ‘Change Password‘.; If you forget your; Preference > Auto Setting; Auto Clock Setting
27 SETUP Change Password 1 While ‘Preference‘ is selected, press [ … † ] to select ‘Change Password‘. 2 Press [ENTER]. The ‘Change Password‘submenu appears. 3 The ‘Change Password’ submenu appears. Enteryour current 4-digit password. 4 Enter a new 4-digit password. Re-enter the newpassword to confir...
Page 29 - provided for some countries.
28 Setup menu VPS/PDC VPS/PDC is a service provided by some stations toenable you to perform timer recordings precisely evenif the broadcaster delays the start time of the programslightly. The time you enter is the VPS/PDC time sothis must be correct. Not all stations offer VPS/PDC, inwhich case the...
Page 30 - System > Restore Default
29 SETUP If you wish, you can reset the DVD Recorder + VCR toits original factory settings. 1 While ‘System‘ is selected, press [ † ] to select ‘Restore Default‘. 2 Press [ENTER]. 3 The ‘Restore Default’ menu will appear. Use[ … / † ] to select ‘OK’ and press [ENTER]. System > Restore Default Sys...
Page 34 - ] to select the ‘Chapter‘ icon on the on-; Elapsed; ] to select the ‘Elapsed‘ icon on the on-; Displaying information while watching TV; Displaying Disc/VCR Information; On-Screen Display Overview; Temporary Feedback Icons; Disc Information options for DVD; Current time
33 SETUP PLAYBACK Title Shows the current title number and totalnumber of titles, and skips to the desiredtitle number. 1 Press [DISPLAY] during playback.The on-screen display appears onthe TV screen. 2 Use [ …† ] to select the ‘Title‘ icon on the on- screen display. 3 Use [ œ √ ] to change the numb...
Page 35 - Changing the TV Audio Channel; Repeat
34 You can change the TV audio using the [AUDIO]button. Press [AUDIO] repeatedly to change the TV audio,according to the Broadcast audio signal as shownbelow. • STEREO Audio Signal STEREO ➝ MONO ➝ STEREO • BIL Audio Signal BIL- I ➝ BIL- II ➝ BIL- I • MONO Audio Signal MONO The current audio channel ...
Page 36 - PLAYBACK; Before You Begin; VCR Playback; Insert a prerecorded video cassette.; Playing a VHS Tape; Auto Tracking; scratches on the tape.; Manual Tracking; • If vertical jitter occurs, adjust these controls very; Tracking Control
PLAYBACK 35 1 Press the [VCR] button to set the remote controlto operate the VCR deck. 2 Turn the TV on and select the video input sourceconnected to the DVD Recorder+VCR. Audio system: Turn the external audio system onand select the input source connected to the DVDRecorder+VCR. Before You Begin VC...
Page 37 - Fast Forward/Backward; Begin recording or playing a tape.; Special Playback Features
36 VCR Playback Fast Forward/Backward This function lets you visually search forward andbackward for a desired scene on your tape. 1 Press [REW] or [FF] during playback. Search mode will be activated.If the DVD Recorder+VCR is left in Search modefor more than 3 minutes, the DVD Recorder+VCRwill auto...
Page 38 - Each press of the [ZOOM] button changes the; Playing a DVD; DVD Playback; If a Disc menu is displayed; A disc which is recorded by computer at high
37 PLAYBACK Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 Press [PLAY/PAUSE] during playback. The DVDRecorder + VCR will go into Still mode. 2 You can back up or advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing [NEXT ∞ ] repeatedly during Still mode. Fast Forward/Backward 1 Press [ √√ ] or [ œœ ] during...
Page 40 - Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files; If you want to add a file to the playlist, press [
PLAYBACK 39 Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files Play : play the selected file.Playlist : add the selected file to playlist.Cancel : cancel the third menu. 5 If you want to add a file to the playlist, press [ √ ] while the file is selected. After selecting fi...
Page 41 - Subtitles; ] to select a file of subtitles you want by
40 Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files • Playable DivX files are ".avi",".divx" andplayable DivX subtitles are ".srt", ".smi",".mdsub", ".svsub", ".ssa", ".txt". • The file size of the DivX subtitle is limited to128KB. • Playable MPE...
Page 42 - Audio CD Playback; Insert the disc and close the tray.
PLAYBACK 41 Playing a Picture, Audio or DivX files Audio CD Playback The DVD Recorder + VCR can play audio CDs on CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW. 1 Insert the disc and close the tray. 2 The CD plays automatically. If it doesn’t playback,press [PLAY]. 3 Use [ …† ] to select a track, then press [ENTER] f...
Page 43 - to select a folder then press [
42 6 When the curser is on the Audio category, press[ENTER]. The second menu appears. Use [ …† ] to select functions. Open : open the sub-folders.Playlist : create a playlist with files in the folder.Cancel : cancel the second menu. See ‘DivX playback’ on page 39~40 to know howto use playllist. The ...
Page 44 - Select the desired folder using [
PLAYBACK 43 The DVD Recorder + VCR can play JPEG Picture fileson a disc such as CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or on USB Media. 1 Prior to playing JPEG files on disc, insert disc andclose the tray. If you want to playback the files in the RemovableStorage, connect it to USB In/Out port on the frontpan...
Page 46 - Recording to TV; Basic Recording; Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.; Broadcast Audio; RECORDING; Follow steps 1-4 under Recording from TV.
PLAYBACK 45 Recording to TV Basic Recording Basic Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. 1 Turn on the DVD Recorder+VCR and load arecordable disc or tape. Make sure your TV input is set to view the DVDRecorder+VCR. 2 Set the desired Recording mode by pressing[REC MODE] repea...
Page 47 - Checking the Recording Time; Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.; One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS; To Pause the Recording; Note
46 Total time and recorded time are displayed on the TVscreen after pressing [DISPLAY]. Checking the Recording Time 1 Insert a Disc. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deckand close the disc tray. 2 Insert a VHS Tape. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. 3 Find the place on the D...
Page 48 - One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD; œœ
RECORDING 47 During one touch copy you can search and resumecopy. 1 Press [PLAY/PAUSE] to enter COPY EDIT mode. 2 Press [PLAY/PAUSE] again to playback. 3 Search with [FF/REW] button. 4 Press [VCR √√ DVD] to resume copy. Copy Edit (VCR ➝ DVD) Basic Recording You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to...
Page 49 - Select ‘Timer Recording’ with [; Timer Recording using Manual Set Record Screen
48 Timer Recording Timer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record upto 16 programs within a period of one month. 1 Insert recordable media such as DVD±R,DVD±RW, recordable VHS tape. 2 Press [TIMER]. The ‘Timer Recording’ menu appears. 3 Select ‘Timer Recording’ with [ … / † ] and ...
Page 50 - The ‘Timer Recording’ menu appears.; Timer Recording using ShowView system; ShowView is not available for some countries.
RECORDING 49 Thanks to this programming system, you no longerneed to tediously enter the date, programme number,start and end time. All the information needed by theDVD Recorder + VCR for programming is contained inthe ShowView programming number. This ShowViewnumber is found in most TV listings. 1 ...
Page 51 - Canceling a Timer Recording; You cannot enter a Timer Recording if:; Timer Recording Troubleshooting; Recording Priority; tray when DVD Timer recording starts.
50 You can clear a Timer Recording any time before therecording actually starts. • Use [ …† ] to select the program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List, then press[ENTER] to modify it. Use [ …† ] to select 'Delete' then press [ENTER]. Canceling a Timer Recording After a Timer Recording has ...
Page 52 - Load a recordable disc or tape.; Recording from External Components; Recording from an External Input
RECORDING 51 You can record from an external component, such asa camcorder, VCR or Digital Camera, connected toany of the DVD Recorder + VCR’s external inputs. 1 Make sure the component you want to recordfrom is connected properly to the DVDRecorder + VCR; see pages 15~18. 2 Use [PR+/–] or [INPUT] t...
Page 53 - Erasing a DVD title; DVD Playback and Editing; This section explains various functions of DVD editing.; Playing a DVD title
52 Follow these instructions to erase a title from the TitleList. 1 Select the title to be erased using [ …†œ √ ] and press [ENTER]. 2 Then select ‘Erase‘ using [ … † ] on the left side menu. 3 Press [ENTER] to erase the title. 4 Select 'Erase Title' and a confirming messageappears. Select ‘OK’ by u...
Page 54 - Protecting a DVD title
DVD E DITING 53 DVD Playback and Editing Protecting a DVD title If you want to protect a title from accidental recording,editing, or erasing, you can protect the title. Later, ifyou change your mind, you can unprotect the title. 1 Select the title to be protected using [ …†œ √ ] and press [ENTER]. 2...
Page 55 - Select the title to be divided using [; Dividing a DVD title
Follow these instructions to erase a certain part. 1 Select the title to be edited using [ …†œ √ ] and press [ENTER]. 2 Then select ‘Edit‘ using [ …† ] on the left side menu. 3 Press [ENTER] to go to submenu. 4 Select 'A-B Erase’ using [ …† ]. 5 Press [PLAY] to start playing and the curser willbe on...
Page 56 - Follow these instructions to set an index picture.; Set Index Picture
DVD E DITING 55 7 Press [ENTER] when the part you want to eraseends and the curser will be on the 'OK'. 8 Press [ENTER] to confirm. DVD Playback and Editing • Please note that any edits made will not be ineffect until [MENU] or [STOP] button ispressed. During this time, the DVD Recorder +VCR will up...
Page 57 - Playback picture is poor.; Troubleshooting
56 Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer support. Symptom Cause Solution Plug the power cord into the wall outletsecurely.Select the appropriate video input on the TVso the picture from the DVD Recorder +VCR appears on the TV screen.Connect the vide...
Page 58 - REFERENCE; Multimedia Product, malfunction may occur.; You cannot record the source.
REFERENCE 57 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution RESET : If the set is in malfunctions, unplug the power cord, and then plug it in after 5 seconds. As this set is a Digital Multimedia Product, malfunction may occur. Finalise the disc; see page 30. No solution. No solution. Use another disc. You c...
Page 59 - Under extremely humid conditions.; Moisture Condensation; Moisture condensation can occur:
58 Troubleshooting When the DVD Recorder + VCR is moved from acold place to a warm place. Under extremely humid conditions. Keep the DVD Recorder + VCR plugged into an ACpower outlet with the power on. This will help preventcondensation. When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours forthe DVD Re...
Page 60 - General; Video recording format; Technical Specifications
REFERENCE 59 General Power requirements 200–240V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Operation : Maximum 26W Standby : 5W Dimensions(approx.) 430 *92 *312 (w*h*d)Mass (approx.) 4.96 Kg Operating temperature 5°C to 35°COperating humidity 5% to 90% Signal system PAL Colour Recording Recording formats DVD Vid...
