Page 2 - Safety Precautions; REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15; CAUTION
2 Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within anequilateral triangle is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated dangerous voltagewithin the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock to persons. The exclamati...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the product isoperated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future refer-ence. 3. Heed all warnin...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; • About the
4 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION VR3930 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Disc-related Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6About DVD-R...
Page 5 - VCR Playback; RECORDING; Indicates helpful tips and hints.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 5 PLAYBACK DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33 Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 • Selecting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30• Selecting Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30• Slow M...
Page 6 - Recordable Discs; – If you record a disc using a personal computer, even; Playable Discs; otes; – Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-; Regional code of the DVD Recorder+VCR and DVDs
6 VR3930 Overview Recordable Discs When you buy recordable discs, look for products withthe following logos: 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 tim...
Page 7 - Can I play my discs in a regular DVD player?; What are “Recording Modes”?; About “VR mode”; Is Editing a DVD like Editing a Videotape?; About DVD Recording; Disc Types and Recording Formats; VR
INTRODUCTION 7 VR3930 Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW Discs How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is are-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times. Can I play my discs in a regular DVD playe...
Page 8 - Disc type
VR3930 Overview (Continued) Notes for Recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the DVD Recorder+VCR uses variable bit-rate video com-pression. This means that the exact recording timewill depend on the material being recorded. • When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is p...
Page 9 - Yes
INTRODUCTION 9 VR3930 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the Unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materialscome in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack theunit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a n...
Page 10 - Front Panel Overview; DV IN
10 Front Panel Overview DVD RECORDER + VCR VR3930 EJECT EJECT COPY DVD VCR DVD VCR POWER CH PAUSE PLAY REW STOP FF REC SELECT AV 2 IN DV IN L - AUDIO - R S-VIDEO VIDEO REC ( z ) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. CH ( V / v ) Scans up or downthrough memorizedchannels. PLAY...
Page 11 - Front Panel Display Overview
11 INTRODUCTION Front Panel Display Overview ST Indicates that a stereo broadcast is being received. Disc Type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Hi-Fi Indicates when the DVD Recorder+VCR is playing or recording a tape in Hi-Fi. COPY Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD) copy is in ...
Page 12 - Remote Control Overview; CH; b B v V
T V POWER CH VOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER VCR REC TRACK+ TRACK- CHILD LOCK REW FF PAUSE/STEP STOP PLAY DISPLAY REC MODE TIMER RECORD EJECT INPUT COPY CLEAR TV/VCR TV POWER MUTE TV INPUT SETUP CH+ CH – LIST DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM ADD CHAP THUMBNAIL REPEAT A-B MARKER SEARCH RANDOM PREV NEXT RE...
Page 13 - Rear Panel Overview; Caution; Connect to your antenna or cable TV outlet.; AC Power Cord; Connect to an amplifier with an optical digital audio input.
INTRODUCTION 13 Rear Panel Overview IN (FROM ANT.) OUT (TO TV) RF DVD + VCR OUT R L R L R L VIDEO Pr Pb Y COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT AV OUT AUDIO OUT AV 1 IN S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rearpanel....
Page 14 - Connections; – Make sure the DVD Recorder+VCR is connected; Connecting Antenna/Cable; RF IN
Connections ips There are a variety of ways to connect the DVDRecorder+VCR to your TV and other equipment.Use only one of the connections described below.Whichever TV connection you use will work with allinput sources. Please refer to the manuals for your TV, VCR, stereosystem or other devices as ne...
Page 15 - Connecting a TV; ote; That means that whichever TV connection you; RF Coaxial Connection; How to set the DVD Recorder+VCR; ) on the front panel for about five; Audio/Video Connection; – Be sure to set the Progressive Scan option to “ON” in; Rear of TV
CONNECTIONS & SETUP 15 Connections (Continued) Connecting a TV Choose one of the following TV connections, dependingon the capabilities of your equipment. ote All video signals are available from all video out-puts. That means that whichever TV connection you use, it will work with all input sou...
Page 16 - Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver; or COAXIAL; Digital Multi-Channel Sound; – If the audio format of the digital output does not match; Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR
Connections (Continued) 16 Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver Connecting to an amplifier equipped with twochannel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on theDVD Recorder+VCR to the left and right audio in jackson your amplifier, receiver, or stereo s...
Page 17 - Connecting Optional Equipment; Connecting a Digital Camcorder; DV Digital Camcorder
CONNECTIONS & SETUP 17 Connecting Optional Equipment Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the DVDRecorder+VCR to the audio/video out jacks on yourexternal component, using optional audio/video cables. ote If you use the S-VIDEO jack on the front panel, therewill be no signal output from the f...
Page 18 - Initial Setup
18 Setup Menu Overview The DVD Recorder+VCR Setup menu includes systemsettings in six categories GENERAL, LANGUAGE,AUDIO, LOCK, RECORD and DISC. Press SETUP onthe remote control to view the first and second levels ofthe Setup menu, and press B to display the third level . You will see the “ B ” symb...
Page 19 - The Channel Edit menu appears.; Delete
CONNECTIONS & SETUP 19 Initial Setup (Continued) Channel Add/Delete This feature allows you to manually add or delete chan-nels from your channel list. 11 Follow steps 1-3 as shown under Auto Channel Set. 2 2 Use v / V to select the CH. Add/Del option. 3 3 Press B to move to the third level. The...
Page 20 - TV Aspect Ratio; Select when a 16:9 widescreen TV; Progressive Scan; • If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE; ) and hold it for five seconds before; Factory Setting; b B; LANGUAGE Settings; Display Menu Language; Original; Other
20 Initial Setup (Continued) TV Aspect Ratio 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays theatrical images with masking barsabove and below the picture. 4:3 Fullscreen: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.Both sides...
Page 21 - AUDIO Settings; Dolby Digital; Sampling Frequency
21 CONNECTIONS & SETUP Initial Setup (Continued) AUDIO Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.Set the DVD Recorder+VCR’s Audio Output accordingto the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier. The DVD Reco...
Page 22 - LOCK Settings; If you select Unlock, the Lock feature is; Password; Changing the 4-digit code
Initial Setup (Continued) LOCK Settings Movie Rating The Lock feature allows you to prevent DVDs frombeing played based on their ratings or to have certaindiscs played with alternative scenes. 11 Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 2 2 Use v / V to select the Lock option. 3 3 While the Lock option ...
Page 23 - Country Code; RECORD Settings; DISC Record Mode; The Setup menu appears.; VCR Record Mode
Initial Setup (Continued) Country Code Enter the 2-letter code for the country/area whose stan-dards were used to rate your DVDs, referring to the“Country Code List” on page 54. 11 Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 2 2 Use v / V to select the Lock option. 3 3 While the Lock option is selected, pr...
Page 24 - DISC Settings; DISC Initialize
DV Record Audio You only need to set DV Record Audio if you have adigital camcorder with 32kHz/12-bit sound connected tothe front panel DV IN jack. Some digital camcordershave two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at thetime of shooting; the other is for overdubbing aftershooting.• With the A...
Page 25 - DISC Finalize; Finalize is highlighted.; DISC Protect
Initial Setup (Continued) DISC Finalize Finalizing a DVD-R/RW ‘locks’ its recordings in place sothe disc can be played on most standard DVD playersor computers equipped with DVD-ROM drives.Finalizing a disc formatted in Video mode will automati-cally create a menu screen for navigating the disc. Thi...
Page 26 - DISC Name; v V b B; You can also use the r
Initial Setup (Continued) DISC Name Use the DISC Name feature to enter the name thatappears when you load the disc and when you displaydisc 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 s...
Page 27 - On-Screen Display Overview; Displaying Disc Information; Temporary Feedback Icons; Displaying TV Information
CONNECTIONS & SETUP 27 Initial Setup (Continued) On-Screen Display Overview The On-Screen Display provides feedback on the statusof the DVD Recorder+VCR and/or the currently loadeddisc or tape. To access the On-Screen Display (orOSD), press the DISPLAY button. Displaying Disc Information To disp...
Page 28 - OSD Menu Options by Media Type; Menu Options; Shows the elapsed playing time, and; Shows the elapsed playing time; Function; to select desired option); Shows the elapsed playing time, and; Selection Method; Shows the title name,
OSD Menu Options by Media Type 28 Initial Setup (Continued) Menu Options Title number Chapter number Time search Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle language Angle Sound Function (Use v / V to select desired option) Shows the current title number and total number oftitles, and skip...
Page 29 - VHS; OSD Menu Options by Media Type (Continued)
CONNECTIONS & SETUP 29 Menu Options Time Audio channel Function (Use v / V to select desired option) Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only) . Shows the audio channel, and changes the audio channel. Selection Method – b / B 0:00:20 HIFI VCR SP Shows playback speed, recording information an...
Page 30 - Playback Setup; Press EJECT to open the disc tray.; If a Disc menu is displayed; Selecting Titles
30 DVD Playback Playing a DVD Playback Setup Press the DVD button to set the remote control tooperate the DVD deck. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con-nected to the DVD Recorder+VCR. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and selectthe input source connected to the DVDRecorder+VCR....
Page 31 - Random; ip; Repeat
PLA YBACK 31 DVD Playback (Continued) Playing a DVD (Continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 Press PAUSE/STEP ( X ) during playback. The DVD Recorder+VCR will go into Pause mode. 2 You can back up or advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing b / B repeatedly during Pause mode. Se...
Page 32 - To Recall a Marked Scene; Disc Menus; Title Menus
DVD Playback (Continued) Playing a DVD (Continued) Time Search The Time Search function allows you to start playbackfrom any chosen time on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen dis-play appears on the TV screen. The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of thecurrent dis...
Page 33 - Changing the Audio Language
PLA YBACK 33 DVD Playback (Continued) Playing a DVD (Continued) Camera Angle If a DVD contains scenes recorded at different cameraangles, you can select among these angles during play-back. Press ANGLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to select the desired angle. The number of the current...
Page 34 - Notes on MP3 Recordings; About MP3; If you record MP3 files using software which cannot; CD
34 Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc The DVD Recorder+VCR can play audio CDs and MP3files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before play-ing MP3 files, read “Notes on MP3 Recordings” at right. 11 Insert the disc and close the tray. The AUDIO CD or MP3 CD menu appears on theTV s...
Page 36 - Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3; v V; Repeat Programmed Tracks
36 Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Program Playback enables you to make customplaylists of Audio CD or MP3 tracks. Programs can con-tain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3 tracks. 11 Insert an Audio CD or MP3 disc. The Audio CD or MP3 CD menu will appear. 2 2 Use v V to select a track on the...
Page 37 - Viewing a JPEG Disc; Skip Images; Notes on JPEG Recordings; JPEG Disc Operation
PLA YBACK 37 Viewing a JPEG Disc The DVD Recorder+VCR can play discs with JPEGfiles. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes onJPEG Recordings” at right. 11 Insert a disc and close the tray. The Photo menu appears on the TV screen. 2 2 Use v V b B to select a folder, then press ENTER. The Open i...
Page 38 - Insert a prerecorded video cassette.; Tracking Control; Auto Tracking; Special Playback Features; Notes on special playback features; Search
VCR Playback 38 Before You Begin Press the VCR button to set the remote control tooperate the VCR deck. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con-nected to the DVD Recorder+VCR. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and selectthe input source connected to the DVDRecorder+VCR. Playing a V...
Page 39 - Basic Recording; The maximum number of DVD titles is 99.; One Touch Recording Menu; Checking the Recording Time; ) or DISPLAY to show the elapsed; To Extend the Recording Time; ) to pause the disc during; TV Broadcast
RECORDING 39 Basic Recording Recording from TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. 11 Turn on the DVD Recorder+VCR and load arecordable disc or tape. Make sure your TV input is set to view the DVDRecorder+VCR.• If you load a blank DVD-RW disc, you will be prompted to set the DISC R...
Page 40 - Stop
One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tapeusing the COPY button. ote If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy-protect-ed, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permit-ted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs. “Copy-protect-ed. Cannot record.” is displaye...
Page 41 - Timer Recording; or tape is loaded, or the loaded disc is not recordable.; Checking Timer Recording Details; Timer Record
Timer Recording RECORDING 41 The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to8 programs within a period of one month. 11 Press TIMER RECORD. The Timer Record menu appears. • Media – Choose the desired media (DVD or VCR). • Ch. – Choose the desired channel, or one of the external inputs from w...
Page 42 - • If you connect a second DVD recorder using a DV; Finalizing a Disc
Recording from an External Input 42 Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as acamcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVDRecorder+VCR’s external inputs. 11 Make sure the component you want to recordfrom is connected properly to the DVDRecorder+VCR; see ...
Page 43 - Recording from an External Input (Continued); Troubleshooting
RECORDING 43 Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to the DVD Recorder+VCR using asingle DV cable for input and output of audio, video,data and control signals.The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1...
Page 44 - VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing; Titles and Chapters; • When editing using the Erase, Add and Move func-; Adding Chapter Markers
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing 44 In this section, you will learn about editing DVD-RWdiscs in VR Mode.It is important to understand the difference betweenedits to the Original content of the disc and edits to thePlaylist. Edits you make to the Original content of a discchange the actual con...
Page 45 - EDITING; Play; Play
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Using the Original (Title) Menu The Original (Title) menu is where you build and edityour Playlist, and where you can erase titles and makeother changes to the Original content of the disc. Youcan also play individual titles directly from the Origin...
Page 47 - Making a New Playlist
EDITING 47 VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Naming a Title You can name Original and Playlist titles independently.Names can be up to 32 characters long. 11 Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to displaythe Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu. 2 2 Use v V b B to choose the title ...
Page 49 - The confirm message for combining will appear.; Moving a Playlist Chapter; This function is not available if there is only one chapter.
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) EDITING 49 Combining Two Chapters Into One Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist orOriginal chapters into one. 11 Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to displaythe Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu. If you want to display the Origin...
Page 50 - Deleting a Part; You can erase a part which you do not want in a title.
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Deleting a Part You can erase a part which you do not want in a title. 11 Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to displaythe Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu. 2 2 Use v V b B to choose the title you want to delete then press ENTER. The options a...
Page 51 - Video Mode: Original Editing; Using the Title List; If the Disc Has Already Been Finalized; Video
Video Mode: Original Editing In this section, you will learn about editing DVD-R andDVD-RW discs in Video Mode. Using the Title List From the Title List display you can play, name anderase titles.Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title Listscreen changes its appearance and all you can do isse...
Page 52 - Programming the MultiBrand Remote to Control Your TV; TV CODES BY BRAND
Programming the MultiBrand Remote to Control Your TV You can program the DVD Recorder+VCR MultiBrandremote control to operate many TV brands and models. 11 In the chart below, find the code(s) correspon-ding to your brand of TV. 2 2 While holding down the TV POWER button,enter the 2-digit code numbe...
Page 53 - Language Code List; REFERENCE
Language Code List REFERENCE 53 Code Language 6566 Abkhazian 6565 Afar 6570 Afrikaans 8381 Albanian 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 7289 Armenian 6583 Assamese 6588 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani 6665 Bashkir 6985 Basque 6678 Bengali; Bangla 6890 Bhutani 6672 Bihari 6682 Breton 6671 Bulgarian 7789 Burmese 6669 By...
Page 54 - Country Code List
54 Country Code List Code Country AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS American Samoa AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaidjan BA Bosnia-Herzegovina BB Barbado...
Page 55 - Symptom
REFERENCE 55 Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer support. Symptom No power. No picture. No sound. Playback picture is poor. DVD Recorder+VCR doesnot start playback. Picture from external inputis distorted Some channels are skipped ...
Page 57 - Video recording format; VCR Specifications; Technical Specifications
General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 35W Dimensions (approx.) 16.9 x 3.25 x 14.2 inches (430 X 83.5 X 360 mm) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 14.9 lbs (6.8 kg) Operating temperature 41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C) Operating humidity 5% to 90% Signal system NTSC Recording Recording forma...
Page 58 - Outputs; VIDEO OUT
58 Technical Specifications (Continued) Outputs VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω , sync negative, RCA jack x 1 S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω , negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1 (C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω , negative sync, RCA jack x 1 (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V ...
Page 59 - Limited Warranty; year parts
Limited Warranty REFERENCE 59 GoVideo DVD Recorder+VCR Limited Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the GoVideo Warranty Administrator will honor DVDRecorder+VCR service for 90 days labor, 1 year parts from the original date of con-sumer purchase. See below for Comm...
Page 60 - Printed in Korea
