Dolby Laboratories 663 User manual

English
Model 663 DVD RECORDER
User Manual

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Important notes for users in the
U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is tted with an approved 13
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug
proceed as follows:
1Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362
5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
3Ret the fuse cover.
If the tted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug tted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should
have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse
is used, the fuse at the distribution board
should not be greater than 5 Amp.
Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to
avoid a possible shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with
the following code: blue = neutral (N),
brown = live (L).
As these colours may not correspond with the
colour markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
– Connect the blue wire to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
– Connect the brown wire to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
– Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of
the lead - not simply over the two wires.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may require
consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The
Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
DK
Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning
når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.
Undgå utsættelse for stråling.
Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært
indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra
nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor
tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket
sidder i stikkontakten.
S
Klass 1 laseraparat
Varning! Om apparaten används på annat
sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specicerats,
kan användaren utsättas för osynlig
laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för
laserklass 1.
Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt
kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från
nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför
ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen
sitter i vägguttaget.
SF
Luokan 1 laserlaite
Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin
tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla
saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle
näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei saa
olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.
Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty
toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti
sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-osa
on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina silloin,
kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
A
RTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

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CAUTION
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ADVARSEL
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING
VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE
FOR STRÅLING
VARNING
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN
VARO!
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO
SÄTEESEEN
VORSICHT
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE
LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM
STRAHL AUSSETZEN
ATTENTION
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET
INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU
FAISCEAU
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at
the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder
and enter below the Serial No. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. DVD RECORDER 663
Serial No. __________________
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser
InGaAlP (DVD)
AIGaAs (CD)
Wave length 658 nm (DVD)
790 nm (CD)
Output Power 30 mW (DVD±RW write)
1.0 mW (DVD read)
1.0 mW (CD read)
Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD)
61 degrees (CD)
This product complies with the
radio interference requirements of
the European Community.
This product complies with
the requirements of the
following directives and
guidelines: 73/23/EEC +
89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC

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This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is
protected by US patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must
be authorised by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603;
4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and
6,516,132
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
DivX®, DivX Certied, and associated
logos are trademarks of DivX
Networks, Inc and are used under
license.

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English
What kind of disc should I use for
recording?
You can only record on DVD±R and
DVD±RW discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most
compatible recordable DVD format on the
market today. They are fully compatible to
most of the existing DVD-Video players and
DVD-ROM drives in computers.
What is the capacity of a DVD±R/±RW
disc?
4.7GB, or equivalent to 6CDs. You can store
only one hour of recordings on a single disc at
the highest quality (DVD standard) and about
6 hours recordings at the lowest quality (VHS
standard).
The recording mode indicates the number of
hours that will t on a single disc.
What is the difference between DVD±R
and DVD±RW?
DVD±R is “recordable” and DVD±RW is
“erasable” and “rewritable”. With a DVD±R,
you can record multiple sessions on the same
disc, but when the disc is full, you cannot
record any more on the disc. The DVD±RW
allows you to record over the same disc
repeatedly.
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD from an
external player?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not
copy protected.
What are Titles and Chapters?
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters,
which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of
a book. A Title is often a complete movie and
is broken down into Chapters, or individual
scenes from the movies.
Title
Chapter
Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
cha
p
ter markers
Programmes are recorded as a single title, it
may consist of one chapter or a few chapters
within a title, depending on the recording
settings.
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?
The DVD recorder automatically creates a
new Title every time you start a new
recording. You can then add Chapters to these
recordings manually or have them
automatically inserted at 5-minutes intervals.
What does “nalising” a disc do?
Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no
longer be recorded, only required for DVD±R.
It will then be compatible with virtually any
DVD player. To close a disc without nalising
it, simply stop recording and eject the disc.
You will still be able to record on the disc if
there is storage space for more recordings.
How good is the quality of the
recording?
There are a few quality levels to choose from,
ranging from “1 hour mode” (High Quality) to
“6 hours mode” (VHS quality). Press REC
MODE button on the remote control to
choose the quality level that best suits your
purpose and the length of material.
Record
Mode
Picture Quality
Maximum Recording
Time per Disc
1 Hour Mode
2 Hour Mode
4 Hour Mode
6 Hour Mode
High quality
DVD quality-Standard Play
VHS quality-Extended Play
VHS quality-Super Long Play
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
Frequently Asked Questions

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Contents
Frequently Asked Questions ........5
Care and Safety Information
Setup precautions.......................................8
Cleaning discs ..............................................8
About recycling ...........................................8
General Information
Introduction.................................................9
Accessories supplied..................................9
Region codes................................................9
Copyright notice.........................................9
Basic Connections - DVD recorder
Step 1: Connecting the antenna
cables .......................................................... 10
Step 2: Connecting the video cable.....11
Option 1: Using Scart socket ..................11
Option 2: Using S-Video socket .............11
Option 3: Using Video (CVBS) socket... 11
Step 3: Connecting the audio cables ...12
Option 1: Use an audio cable ...................12
Option 2: Use a coaxial cable...................12
Optional Connections
Connecting to a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver ......................................13
Connecting to a VCR or other
similar device .............................................14
Connecting to a VCR and Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver .............................15
Connecting a camcorder to the
front sockets ..............................................16
Using S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In socket .16
Main Unit....................................... 17
Remote Control .....................18~19
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting Batteries..................... 20
Using the remote control to operate
the system......................................................20
Step 2: Finding the viewing channel.... 20
Step 3: Select the country of your
residence.....................................................21
Step 4: TV channel programming.........21
Automatic TV channel search ..................21
Modifying Channel Information ...............22
Sorting the TV channels.............................23
Step 5: Setting the language.................. 23
Step 6: Setting the time & date............ 24
Recording ......................................25
Discs for recording.................................. 25
Recording settings .................................. 25
Auto Chapter Markers...............................26
Default Source..............................................26
Default Recording Mode............................26
Manual recording ..................................... 27
One Touch Recording - automatic
turn-off ....................................................... 27
About timer recording........................... 27
Timer recording (manually) .................. 28
Setting a timer recording from an external
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver ....................29
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording 30
Simultaneous recording and playback 30
Watching playback from other device ...30
Watching another TV channel .................30
Editing/Finalising Recording ....... 31
About Disc editing....................................31
Accessing disc editing menu...................31
Rename disc...................................................32
Erase disc (DVD±RW only)......................32
Record new title...........................................32
Overwrite disc (DVD±RW only)............32
Make compatible (DVD±RW only) ........33
Lock/Unlock disc (DVD±RW only) .......33
Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on
other DVD players.................................. 33

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Contents
About title editing ................................... 34
Accessing title editing menu ................. 34
Video editing .................................................34
Rename title ..................................................35
Erase title .......................................................35
Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) ...........35
Overwrite from the selected title ..........35
Append recording .......................................35
About video editing................................. 36
Accessing video editing menu .............. 36
Selecting a title..............................................37
Selecting a chapter.......................................37
Creating chapter marker ...........................37
Hiding an unwanted chapter.....................38
Changing Index Picture ..............................38
Splitting a title (DVD±RW only) .............38
Playback
Playable discs............................................. 39
Inserting a disc.......................................... 39
Starting disc playback ............................. 40
Playing a DVD video disc .......................... 40
Playing a (Super) Video CD...................... 40
Playing an audio CD ................................... 40
Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc .....................41
Playing a DivX disc.......................................41
Playing an MP3 disc......................................41
Playing a picture disc (or musical
slide show) .....................................................42
Additional Playback Features
Changing to another title/chapter/
track ............................................................ 43
Pausing playback and step play ............ 43
Searching forwards/backwards............ 43
Using T/C options ...................................44
Selecting various repeat/shufe
functions........................................................ 44
Creating a playlist.........................................45
Changing the audio soundtrack language45
Changing subtitle language ........................46
Switching camera angles.............................46
Time search ...................................................46
DVD System Menu Options........47
Accessing System Menu - General ..... 47
Screen Saver..................................................47
Country ..........................................................47
Video Output Format................................ 48
Restore Factory settings........................... 48
Accessing System Menu -Playback ...... 49
TV Aspect Ratio...........................................49
Parental rating level.....................................50
Setting or changing the password ...........51
Digital Audio Output..................................51
Accessing System Menu - Record ....... 52
Accessing System Menu - Language.... 52
Accessing System Menu - Channel
Setup ........................................................... 52
Accessing System Menu - Clock.......... 52
Date and Time ..............................................52
Show DivX®registration code .................52
Specications................................53
Troubleshooting ...........................54
TV System Guide .........................56
Glossary.........................................58

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Cleaning discs
Some problems occur because the disc
inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture,
sound disruptions, picture distortions). To
avoid these problems, discs should be
cleaned on a regular basis.
To clean a disc, use a micro bre cleaning
cloth and wipe the disc from the center
to the edge in a straight line.
CAUTION!
Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially available
cleaners, or anti-static sprays intended
for analog discs.
Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD
recorder operates at a higher power than
regular DVD or CD players, cleaning
CDs intended for DVD or CD players
may damage the optical unit (laser).
Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning
CD.
About recycling
These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper. This
electronic equipment contains a
large number of materials that can be
recycled. If you are disposing of an old
machine, please take it to a recycling
center. Please observe the local
regulations regarding disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries,
and old equipment.
Care and Safety Information
CAUTION!
High voltage! Do not open
the device. You run the risk of
getting an electric shock.
The machine does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. Please
leave all maintenance work to
qualied personnel.
Setup precautions
Finding a suitable location
– Place the set on a at, hard and stable
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.
– Do not position the set on top of
other equipment that might heat it up
(e.g., receiver or amplier).
– Do not put anything above or under
the set (e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and
where the AC power plug can be reached
easily.
Space for ventilation
– Place the apparatus in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent internal
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)
clearance from the rear and the top of
the set and 5cm (2”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
– Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g., liquid lled objects,
lighted candles).

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General Information
Introduction
Your DVD recorder allows you to
record the TV programmes or duplicate
camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or
DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs.
The recordings you make on the
recorder will play on most of the DVD
players and DVD-ROM drives. The
DVD±R discs have to be nalised before
they can be played on other DVD players.
Please take time to read this user manual
before using your DVD recorder. It
contains important information and notes
regarding operation.
Helpful Hints:
– If you have questions or if problems come
up during operation, please see the chapter
‘Troubleshooting’.
– If you need further assistance, please call
the customer support service for your
country. The corresponding telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses are given in
the guarantee booklet.
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the product for identication and
supply ratings.
Accessories supplied
– Remote control and batteries
– Audio/Video (AV) cables
– RF coaxial cable
– Quick Use Guide
Region codes
DVD lms are usually not released at the
same time in all regions of the world,
thus all DVD players are keyed to a
specic region code.
This device will only play
Region 2 DVDs or DVDs
manufactured to be played in
all regions ‘ALL’. DVDs from
other regions cannot be
played on this DVD recorder.
Copyright notice
The making of unauthorised copies of
copy-protected material, including
computer programmes, les, broadcasts
and sound recordings, may be an
infringement of copyrights and constitute
a criminal offence. This equipment should
not be used for such purposes.
ALL
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Basic Connections - DVD recorder
AUD IO
OUT
S-VID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
RF / TV
OUT RF / TV
IN
A
B
VCR/Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver
Antenna/
cable TV signal
Step 1: Connecting the
antenna cables
These connections enable you to
watch and record TV programmes using
the DVD recorder. If the antenna signal is
connected via a VCR, Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver, ensure that
these devices are turned on in order to
watch or record the cable programmes.
If you want to connect to a VCR
and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver,
see page 13~15 for the complete
connection to your TV.
AConnect existing Antenna/Cable TV
signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the
ANTENNA socket on the DVD
recorder.
BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the TV socket on the DVD
recorder to the antenna input socket on
your TV (VHF/UHF RF IN).
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.

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Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued)
OR OR
Step 2: Connecting the
video cable
This connection enables you to view the
disc playback from the DVD recorder.
You only need to choose one of the
options below to make your video
connection.
Option 1: Using Scart socket
Use the scart cable (not supplied) to
connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket
on the DVD recorder to the
corresponding SCART input socket on
the TV.
Helpful Hints:
– If your TV set has several SCART sockets,
select the SCART socket that is suitable for
both video output and video input.
– If your TV set display a selection for the
SCART socket, select ‘VCR’ as the source for
the SCART socket.
– The EXT2 AUX-I/O socket is intended
only for additional devices.
Option 2: Using S-Video socket
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to
connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket on
the DVD recorder to the S-Video input
socket (or labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on
the TV.
Option 3: UsingVideo (CVBS)
socket
Use a composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the VIDEO (CVBS) socket on
the DVD recorder to the video input
socket (or labelled as A/V In, Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
AUD IO
OUT
S-VI D EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
Option 1 Option 2
Option 3
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.

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Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued)
STEREO / TV
DIGITAL IN
Option 2
Option 1
OR
AV amplier/
receiver
Step 3: Connecting the
audio cables
This connection enables you to listen to
the sound. This connection is not
required if the DVD recorder is
connected to the TV using scart cable.
Option 1: Use an audio cable
You can connect the DVD recorder to a
two channel stereo system or receiver in
order to enjoy the stereo sound system.
Use an audio cable (red/white ends) to
connect the AUDIO L/R sockets to one
of the following devices with the same
input sockets.
– a stereo system (for example, TV or
mini system).
– a receiver with two channel analog
stereo.
Option 2: Use a coaxial cable
You can connect the DVD recorder to
an AV amplier/receiver in order to
enjoy multichannel surround sound.
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the COAXIAL socket on the
DVD recorder to the digital input on the
AV amplier/ receiver with a digital multi-
channel sound decoder.
Before you start operating, set the Digital
Audio Output accordingly (see page 51).
If the Digital Output setting does not
match your stereo’s capabilities, the
stereo may produce a strong, distorted
sound or no sound at all.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.

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Optional Connections
A
B
C
Antenna/ cable
TV signals
Connecting to a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Option 1
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has only an antenna output socket
(RF OUT or TO TV),
refer to “Connecting the antenna cables”
on page 10 for the complete connection
to your TV.
Option 2
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has a Scart output socket
AKeep the existing antenna connection
from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to
your TV.
BUse the scart cable to connect the EXT1
TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD
recorder to the corresponding SCART
input socket on the TV.
CUse another scart cable to connect the
EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the DVD
recorder to the Scart output socket (or
labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
To start playback, select the TV channel
directly on the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver. The DVD recorder will
automatically send the video/audio signals
from the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket to the
EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket. You will then
see the picture from the additional device
on your TV, even if the DVD recorder is
turned off.
RF S-VIDEO
OUT
IN AUDIO
R L
VIDEO TO TV
AUD IO
OUT
S-VID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
Back of a Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
(Example only)
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.

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Optional Connections (continued)
VIDEO
IN
OUT IN
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
TV OUT TV IN
AUD IO
OUT
S-VID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
A
B
C
Antenna/cable
TV signals
Back of aVCR
(Example only)
E
D
Connecting to a VCR or
other similar device
This connection enables you to record
from video tape to a DVD±R/±RW and
allows the VCR to be used for playback if
the DVD recorder is turned off.
AConnect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to
the antenna input (RF IN) socket on the
VCR.
BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the antenna output (RF OUT)
socket on the VCR to the ANTENNA
socket on the DVD recorder.
CUse another RF coaxial cable to connect
the TV socket on the DVD recorder
to the antenna input socket on the TV.
DUse the scart cable to connect the EXT1
TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD
recorder to the corresponding SCART
input socket on the TV.
EUse another scart cable to connect the
EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the DVD
recorder to the Scart output socket (or
labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the
VCR.
Helpful Hints:
– Most commercial video cassettes and
DVDs are copy-protected and therefore
cannot be recorded.
– Connect the DVD recorder directly to the
TV. If there is a VCR or an additional device
in between, the picture quality may be poor
because of the copy protection system built
into the DVD recorder.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.

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Optional Connections (continued)
C
A
B
D
Antenna/cable
TV signals
F
Back of aVCR
(Example only)
E
Connecting to a VCR and
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
AConnect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to
the antenna input (RF IN) socket on the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the antenna output (RF OUT)
socket on the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver to the ANTENNA socket
on the DVD recorder.
CUse another RF coaxial cable to connect
the TV socket on the DVD recorder
to the antenna input socket on the TV.
DUse the scart cable to connect the EXT1
TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD
recorder to the corresponding SCART
input socket on the TV.
EUse another scart cable to connect the
EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the DVD
recorder to the Scart output socket (or
labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the
VCR.
FUse another scart cable to connect the
scart input (TV IN) socket on the VCR to
the Scart output socket (or labelled as
TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver.
RF S-VIDEO
OUT
IN AUDIO
R L
VIDEO TO TV
AUD IO
OUT
S-VID EO
IN
VIDEOIN
TV
VIDEO
IN
OUT IN
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
TV OUT TV IN
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
Back of a Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
(Example only)

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Optional Connections (continued)
B
OR
Connecting a camcorder to
the front sockets
You can use the front sockets to copy
camcorder recordings.
Using S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In
socket
Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have
a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It
provides better picture quality.
Alternatively, you can use the VIDEO
connection if your camcorder has only a
single video output (Composite Video,
CVBS).
AConnect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO
socket at the front panel of the DVD
recorder to the corresponding S-VHS or
Video output socket on the camcorder.
BUse an audio cable (red/white ends) to
connect the AUDIO L/R sockets at the
front panel of the DVD recorder to the
audio output sockets on the camcorder.
Before you start operating, press REC
SOURCE on the remote control
repeatedly to select ‘Front S-VIDEO’ or
‘Front CVBS’ as the input channel,
depending on your connections.
For recording, see pages 25~27.
A
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
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Main Unit
aSTANDBY-ON 2
– Turns on or off the DVD recorder.
bDisc tray
cOPEN CLOSE ç
– Opens/closes the disc tray.
dSystem display panel
– Show information about the current
status of the DVD recorder.
ePREV / NEXT
– Go to the previous/next chapter or track,
do a forward/reverse search.
f
ÉPLAY
– Plays a disc.
gSTOP
– Stop playback/recording.
hRECORD 
– Start recording the current TV channel
or the current video input source.
– Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch
Recording at 30 minutes interval.
iS-VIDEO
– S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders
or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders.
Press REC SOURCE on the remote
control to select ‘Front S-Video’ in order
to view the input source.
jVIDEO
– Video input for camcorders or video
recorders.
Press REC SOURCE on the remote
control to select ‘Front CVBS’ in order
to view the input source.
kL/R AUDIO
– Audio input for camcorders or video
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Remote Control
aSTANDBY-ON 2
– Turns on the DVD recorder or to
standby mode.
bSYSTEM-MENU
– Enters/exits the system menu.
cANGLE
– Selects a DVD disc camera angle
(if available).
dPREV / NEXT
– Skips to previous or next Chapter/Track.
eRECORD 
– Starts recording the current TV channel
or the current video input source.
fPLAYÉ
– Plays a disc.
gPAUSEÅ
– Pauses the playback or recording.
– Press repeatedly to advance a paused
picture one frame at a time.
hOK
– Stores/conrms an entry.
– Conrms a selection.
iWX: Cursor buttons for moving to the
left or right, do a forward/reverse search.
ST : Cursor buttons for moving up/
down or changing the recorder’s TV
tuner channel.
jDISC-MENU
– Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture
screen of a DVD±R/±RW disc.
– Access VCD disc menu when PBC is
turned on.
kTIMER
– Enters/exits the timer recording menu.
lCLEAR
– Clears a track/chapter/le in the
programme menu.
– Clears a timer entry.
mSUBTITLE
– Selects a DVD subtitle language.
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Remote Control (continued)
nTV/DVD
– Switch between playback from the
additional devices (connected via EXT2
AUX I/O socket) and playback from the
DVD recorder.
oNumeric keypad
– Selects a chapter/track number to play.
– Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner
channel.
pT/C (Title/Chapter)
– Enters/exits the T/C menu.
qSTOP 
– Stops playback/recording.
– Holding down the button will open/ close
the disc tray.
rRETURN
– Returns to the previous menu of a video
CD (VCD) or some DVDs.
sTOP MENU (For DVD±R/±RW only)
– Enters the disc editing menu.
tREC MODE
– Toggles between recording modes :
1, 2, 4 and 6 hour mode.
This determines the quality of the
recording and the amount/length of time
you can record on a DVD±R/±RW.
uREC SOURCE
– Selects the recorder’s input source.
vSELECT
– Selects a track/chapter/le in the
programme menu.
wEDIT (For DVD±R/±RW only)
– Enters/exits the video editing menu.
xAUDIO
– Selects an audio language (DVD, VCD) or
an audio channel.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting Batteries
1
3
2
AOpen the battery compartment.
BInsert two batteries type R03 or AAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
CClose the cover.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote is not to
be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed of properly.
Using the remote control to
operate the system
AAim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.
BPress REC SOURCE button on the
remote control to select the mode you
wish to control (for example TUNER,
Front-CVBS).
CThen select the desired function (for
example ,).
Step 2: Finding the viewing
channel
APress STANDBY-ON on the DVD
recorder to turn it on.
BTurn on the TV and set it to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the blue
DVD background screen.
Usually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your
TV’s manual for more details.
Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see the Video In
channel.
Or, the TV remote control may have
a button or switch that chooses different
video modes.
IMPORTANT!
When you complete the
connections and turn on the DVD
recorder for the rst time, it is
advisable that you make several
basic settings.
Please see the following pages on
using the System Menu features
to programme TV channels and
menu language settings. This will
improve the performance of this
DVD recorder considerably.