Page 2 - Safety Precautions; CAUTION
2 Safety Precautions This 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 exclamat...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; INTRODUCTION; • About the; HOOKUP
INTRODUCTION 3 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - PLAYBACK; Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA; RECORDING
Table of Contents PLAYBACK Operation with DVD and Video CD . . . . . . . 31-34 Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31General Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 • Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31• Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . 31• Se...
Page 5 - Overview; Recordable Discs; Playable Discs; otes
INTRODUCTION 5 Overview Recordable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.Recordings can be erased, then you canrecord again on the same Disc. DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once.After you finalize a DVD-R,...
Page 6 - Scene; Types of video CDs; About Symbols; About the
Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature contentor music album.Each title is assigned a title reference number enablingyou to locate it easily. Chapter (DVD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smallerthan titles. A tit...
Page 7 - What are ‘recording modes’?; VR mode recording; Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?; DVD+RW mode recording
INTRODUCTION 7 Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RWis that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RWis a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 ...
Page 8 - About DVD recording; Notes for recording; Disc type
Overview (Continued) About DVD recording otes • This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Our company takes no responsibility for recording fail- ure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage tothe recorder. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback an...
Page 9 - Restrictions on video recording; Remote Control Operation Range; Remote Control Battery Installation; Caution; Reset the Recorder
INTRODUCTION 9 Overview (Continued) Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videodiscs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protectedmaterial is encountered during a recording, recordingwill pause or stop autom...
Page 10 - Precautions; Handling the unit; When shipping the unit; Cleaning the unit; To clean the cabinet; Notes on Discs; Handling discs; Yes
10 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 nearby TV, VCR, or r...
Page 11 - Front Panel
INTRODUCTION Front Panel OPERATE CH M / > Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search during playback. Winds the tape forwards. PAUSE/STEP ( X / C ) Pause playback or recording temporarily, press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. Disc Tray Insert a dis...
Page 12 - Function Display Window; DVD
12 Function Display Window DVD PRG TTL VR TRK CHP DUB Hi-Fi ST BIL SVCD A B REC ST Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received. Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Hi-Fi Indicates when the Recorder is playing a tape in Hi-Fi. DUB Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD) cop...
Page 13 - Remote Control Overview
OPERATE 13 INTRODUCTION Remote Control Overview OPERATE Switches the recorder ON or OFF. DVD Select the Recorder’s function mode to DVD. VCR Select the Recorder’s function mode to VCR. AV Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN). 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options ...
Page 14 - Rear Panel
14 Rear Panel AERIAL RF.OUT Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rearpanel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanentdamage to the unit. AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. AC Power Cord Plug ...
Page 15 - Connections; RF coaxial connection; Connections to Your TV; Video connection
HOOKUP 15 Connections ips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wishto connect, there are various ways you could connectthe recorder. Use only one of the connectionsdescribed below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, StereoSystem or other devices as necessary to make thebest connect...
Page 16 - Connecting to an Amplifier; Digital Multi-channel sound
Connections (Continued) Connecting to an Amplifier 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 theRecorder to the audio left and right in jacks on youramplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the ...
Page 17 - Connecting a Digital Camcorder; DV Digital Camcorder
Connections (Continued) 17 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the input jacks (AV1, AV2) on the Recorder tothe audio/video out jacks on your accessory compo-nent, using audio/video cables. ote If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, theVIDEO IN jack on the front p...
Page 18 - General Operation; GENERAL; Auto Programming
18 Before Operation Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to cus-tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist ofthree levels to set up the options, but some requiregreater depth for the variety of settings. If you pressSETUP, only the first and second level of the menu sys...
Page 19 - Program Edit; Program Edit; PR; OK
19 Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name,move, etc.). 11 Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 2 2 Use v / V to select the GENERAL option. 3 3 While the GENERAL option is selected, press B to move to the second level. 4 4 Use v / V to select the ...
Page 20 - Station Rename; v V b B; Sort TV channels manually
20 Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit (Continued) Station Rename You can name stations independently. Names can beup to 5 characters long. 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of theProgram List menu. 2. Use ...
Page 21 - Clock Set; The Setup menu appears.; TV Aspect; You can reset the unit only in DVD mode.
Before Operation (Continued) Clock Set 11 Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 2 2 Use v / V to select the GENERAL menu. 3 3 While the GENERAL option is selected, press B to move to the second level. 4 4 Use v / V to select the Clock Set option. 5 5 Press B to move to the third level. 6 6 Enter the ...
Page 22 - ote; LANGUAGE
22 Before Operation (Continued) Factory Setting If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its facto-ry settings. Select ‘SET’ icon then press ENTER. ote Some options can not be reset. (Movie Rating, Set Password,and Country Code) LANGUAGE Display Language Select a language for the Setup menu...
Page 23 - If you forget your 4-digit code
23 Before Operation (Continued) Sampling Frequency If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice ismade, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHzsignals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable...
Page 24 - Movie Rating; Country Code
24 Before Operation (Continued) Movie Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable forchildren. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Controlinformation that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are ratedfrom Level 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suita...
Page 25 - RECORD; Disc Record Mode; VCR Record Mode
25 RECORD Disc Record Mode You can set the picture quality for DVD recording; XP(High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality),EP (Extend Quality). 11 Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 2 2 Use v / V to select the RECORD option. 3 3 While the RECORD option is selected, press B to move to ...
Page 26 - DISC; Disc Initialize
26 Before Operation (Continued) DISC Disc Initialize If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will ini-tialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. DVD-RW: The recorder initialize the disc to VR mode. DVD+R: The Initi...
Page 27 - Disc Label; Disc Protect; Auto Play
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Label Use this to enter a name for the disc. This nameappears 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 Recorder, you will see only a limited character s...
Page 28 - Before Operation; Displaying Information on-screen; Temporary Feedback Field Icons; Displaying Information While Watching TV
28 Before Operation General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating theRecorder. Some DVDs require specific operation orallow only limited operation during playback. When thisoccurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indi- cating that the operation is n...
Page 29 - VCD
29 Before Operation Menu Options Track Number Time Audio Channel Sound Function (Use v / V to select desired option) Shows the current track number and total number of tracksor PBC On mode, and skip to the desired track number. Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only) . Shows the audio channel,...
Page 31 - Playback Setup; General Features; Moving to another TITLE; Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
31 Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Playback Setup Before using the remote control, press the DVD but- ton to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con-nected to the Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and selectthe i...
Page 32 - Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued); Slow Motion; Random; ip; Repeat; Time Search
32 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (Continued) Slow Motion 1 Press PAUSE/STEP ( X ) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 Press BACKWARD ( m ) or FORWARD( M ) during PAUSE mode. The DVD Recorder will enter SLOW mode. 3 Use the BACKWARD ( m ) or FOR...
Page 33 - b B v V; To clear a Marked Scene; b B v V; PLA
33 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) Zoom The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the videoimage and to move through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to acti-vate the Zoom function. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV ...
Page 34 - Changing the Audio Channel; Last Condition Memory
34 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Changing the Audio Channel With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audiochannel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT). With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that haveboth a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you c...
Page 35 - Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation; Music menu options; WMA; Program Add; Program Add; Open; Program Add
35 Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMADisc The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recordercan 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 onMP3/WMA Recordings on page 36. 11 Insert a di...
Page 36 - mm; About MP3
36 Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Pause 1 Press PAUSE/STEP ( X ) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press PAUSE/STEP ( X ) again. Moving to Another Track Press SKIP . or > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to thebeginning of the curr...
Page 37 - v V; Program List menu options; Repeat Programmed Tracks
37 Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA The Program function enables you to store your favoritetracks from any disc in the recorder memory.Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256tracks (MP3/WMA). 11 Insert an Audio CD or MP3/WMA disc. Audio CD or MP3/WMA CD menu will appear. 2 2 Use...
Page 38 - Viewing a JPEG File; Skip Images; Notes on JPEG Recordings; JPEG File Operation
38 Viewing a JPEG File The recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEGRecordings” 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. Open icon is highlighted on...
Page 39 - Normal Playback; Insert a prerecorded video cassette.; Tracking Control; Auto Tracking; Special Effect Playback; Special effects playback notes; Search; VHS
VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Before using the remote control, press the VCR but- ton to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con-nected to the Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and selectthe input source connected to the Recorder. No...
Page 40 - Instant Timer Record Menu; Checking the Recording Time; ) to pause the disc or tape; • The Recorder will automatically power off; Instant Timer Recording
40 Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc ortape is full or you stop the recording. 11 Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCRor DVD) for Recording and load a recordabledisc or ta...
Page 41 - Dubbing
Basic Recording (Continued) Copying from DVD to VCR You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tapeusing the DUBBING (or DUB) button. ote If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copyprotected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is notpermitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or...
Page 42 - Timer Recording; Timer Record
42 Timer Recording This Recorder can be programmed to record up to 8 pro-grams within a period of 1 month. 11 Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear. • Media – Choose a media (DVD or VCR). • PR – Choose a memorized program number, or one of the external inputs from which to record. • Dat...
Page 43 - Checking Timer Recording Details; ENTER; Canceling a Timer Recording; You cannot enter a timer program when:
43 Timer Recording (Continued) Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the Recorderis 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 CLEAR to delete the selected pro...
Page 44 - Recording from a Digital Camcorder
44 Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as acamcorder or VCR, connected to any of the recorder’sexternal inputs. 11 Make sure that the component you want torecord from is connected properly to theRecorder. See page 17. 2 ...
Page 45 - Recording from an External Input (Continued); Not connected to Camcorder.; Troubleshooting
45 Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a singleDV cable for input and output of audio, video, data andcontrol signals.The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995.“i.LINK” and ...
Page 46 - Title List and Chapter List Menu; Using the Title List-Original menu; VR; Title Name
46 Title List and Chapter List Menu Using the Title List-Original menu The Title List-Original is where you build and edit yourPlaylist, and where you can delete titles and make otherchanges to the Original content of the disc. You canalso play individual titles directly from the Title List-Original...
Page 47 - Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued); Using the Title List-Playlist Menu; EDITING
47 Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List-Playlist Menu 11 Press LIST/DISC MENU repeatedly to displaythe Title List-Playlist menu. • Use the v / V buttons to display the previous/ next page if there are more than 6 titles. • To exit the Title List-Playlist, press RETURN ( ...
Page 48 - Using the Title List menu; If the disc has already been finalized
48 Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu From the Title List display you can play, name anddelete titles.Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title Listscreen changes its appearance and all you can do isselect titles to play. 11 Press LIST/DISC MENU to display th...
Page 51 - Title and Chapter Editing; Titles, Chapters and Parts; • When editing using the Delete, Add and Move func-; Adding Chapter Markers; Changing Title Thumbnails
51 Title and Chapter Editing Edits you make to the Original content changes theactual content of the disc. For example, if you delete atitle or chapter from the Original content (Title orChapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc,freeing up extra recording time.When you edit the Playli...
Page 52 - Making a New Playlist; Playlist Add; Playlist Add; Playlist Add
52 Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter tothe Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put intothe Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later —see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page53). The...
Page 53 - Deleting a Title/Chapter; Deleting a Part; Delete Part
53 Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Deleting a Title/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlistmenu on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, youonly remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remainsin the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from Title Li...
Page 54 - Naming a Title; Combining Two Chapters Into One; Edit; Combine
54 Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Naming a Title You can name titles independently. Names can be up to32 characters long. 11 On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER. Options appears on the left side of the menu. 2 2 Use v / V to select ‘Title ...
Page 55 - Moving a Playlist Chapter; This function is not available if there is only one chapter.; Protect a Title; Protect
55 Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order ofPlaylist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. 11 Press LIST/DISC MENU repeatedly to displayTitle List-Playlist menu. To display the Chapter List-Playlist menu, refer to“Using t...
Page 56 - Divide One Title Into Two; Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.; Hide; Current picture; Divide
56 Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Hide a Title/Chapter Use this function to hide a title/chapter on the Title Listor Chapter List menu. 11 On the Title List or Chapter List menu, use v V b B to choose a title or chapter you want to hide then press ENTER. Options appears on the left side of th...
Page 57 - Additional Information; The message will appears on the TV screen.; Overwrite Recording
57 Additional Information Clean-up Recording You can simply clean-up (erase) all contents on the discthen start recording from the first section of the disc.The disc format is not changed. 11 Switch on the recorder and load a recordabledisc. 2 2 Press and hold REC ( z z ) button for more than 3 seco...
Page 58 - Language Code List
58 Language Code List 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 Byelorussian...
Page 59 - Country Code List; REFERENCE
59 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 Barbados BD Bangladesh BE...
Page 61 - Symptom
61 REFERENCE Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Can’t play a discrecorded using thisrecorder on anotherplayer. Cannot record or didnot record successfully. Timer recording is notpossible. Stereo Audio Recordand/or Playback is notpresent. The remote controldoes not work properly. Cause The disc was ...
Page 62 - Specifications; Video recording format
62 Specifications General Power requirements AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 35W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 354 mm (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 5.6 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL B/G, PAL I/I, SECAM D/K colour system Recording f...
Page 63 - Victoria
NEC Australia Pty Ltd A.B.N. 86 001 217 527 Home Electronics Group NEC Service Centres New South Wales Sydney 184 Milperra Rd, Revesby, 2212 (02) 9780-8688 Newcastle 120 Parry Street, Newcastle West, 2302 (02) 4926-2466 Victoria Melbourne Unit 1/6 Garden Road, Clayton 3168 (03) 8562-6245 Queensland ...
