Emerson EWH100F User manual

Picture Quality Basic Good Best
DVR/DVD VVVVVV
VCR VV(required) --
Choose one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment you possess.
/
DVD
DVR/DVD
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
DVR/DVD/VCR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
IN
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
OUT
DVR/DVD
T
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
L
R
AUDIO OUT ANTENNA
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
DVR/DVD/VCR
(Back of TV)
Plug in the AC power
cord of this unit.
or
Cable
TV signal
or
Cable
TV signal
Connect
Disconnect
Antenna
Antenna
(Back of this unit)
(Back of TV)
RF cable
(supplied)
Connect
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2
1
4
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DVD / Video Cassette Recorder with DVR (HDD)
1Connection to a TV
EWH100F
1VMN22053 E434RUD ★★★★★
Note
•You can connect to TV
with A/V cables or RF
cable.
DVR/DVD
DVR/DVD
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
DVR/DVD/VCR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
IN
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
OUT
DVR/DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
COAXIAL
L
R
AUDIO OUT ANTENNA
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
DVR/DVD/VCR
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
DVR/DVD/VCR
DVR/DVD
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
OR
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
TV
Basic Audio
Audio cable
(supplied)
This unit
• These jacks are useful only in
DVR / DVD mode.
Basic Audio Connection
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
DVR/DVD/VCR
VIDEO INVIDEO IN
S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Video cable
(supplied)
Video Connections (VV= Available,
- = Not Available)
TV
This unit
(Compatible with
the Progressive
Scan mode)
S-VIDEO
DVR/DVD/VCR
IN
OUT
DVR/DVD
S-VIDEO IN
DVR/DVD
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
PB/CB
Y
PR/CR
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Component
video cable
(commercially
available)
S-Video cable
(commercially
available)
OR OR
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1
After making all the necessary connections, turn on the
TV, select the appropriate external input channel.
2
Press POWER.The Display shown below will appear.
This menu may not appear if you have already turned
on the unit before. See page 21-24 of the Owner’s
Manual in such case.
If you press PLAY Bat this point, “English” will
be selected automatically and the steps 3and 4can
be skipped.
3
Press / to select “English”,“Français (French)”
or “Español (Spanish)”.Then, press ENTER.
After selecting the language, the Auto Channel Preset
will start automatically.
4After Auto Channel Preset is finished,the Auto Clock
function will be activated automatically and the cor-
rect time will be set.
EnglishEnglish
Français
OSD LanguageOSD Language
EspaEspañol
REC MONITOR
REC MODE
VCR DVR DVD
REC/OTR REC/OTR REC/OTR
DUBBING MENU SEARCH MODE
DISPLAY
VARIABLE
REPLAY
RETURN
VARIABLE
SKIP
REV FWDPLAY
SLOW STOP PAUSE
SKIP
POWER
PROGRAM
RECORDINGS
SETUP
MENU/LIST
ENTER
TOP MENU
AUDIO CLEAR
TIMER
PROG. INPUT SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
CHANNEL
.@/:
1ABC 2DEF 3
GHI
4
PQRS
7TUV 8WXYZ 9
JKL
5MNO 6
SPACE
0
SETUP
ENTER
POWER
1Press SETUP.
2Using / , select “Initial Setup”.PressENTER.
3Using / , select “Channel Setting”.
Press ENTER.
Channel Setting Menu will appear.
4Using / , select “TV Audio Select”.
Press ENTER.
Option window will appear.
5Using / , select “Stereo” or “SAP”.
Press ENTER.
Stereo:
Outputs main-audio.
SAP (Secondary Audio Program):
Outputs sub-audio.
6
Press SETUP to exit.
SAPSAP
StereoStereo
TV ATV Audio Selectudio Select
TV ATV Audio Selectudio Select
ManManual Presetual Preset
Auto Presetuto Preset
Channel SettingChannel Setting
Notes onTV channel audio
•Refer to the following table to check the appropriate
setting.
Main-audio Sub-audio
channel channel
STEREO SAP STEREO
STEREO NONE STEREO
MONO SAP MONO
MONO NONE MONO
STEREO SAP SAP
STEREO NONE STEREO
MONO SAP SAP
MONO NONE MONO
Stereo
SAP
2Initial Setups
First Time You Turn on the Unit
Broadcast audio Selected
audio
DVR/DVD/VCR
recording
TV Audio Setting
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3Recording and Playback Information
This unit is compatible with the following discs.
Discs with the following logos can be played back on the
unit. Playback of other disc types is not guaranteed.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
LogoDisc
DVD-VIDEO
DVD-RW
(VIDEO/VR mode)
DVD-R
(VIDEO mode)
CD-DA
(AUDIO CD)
CD-R
(CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 / WMA files)
CD-RW
(CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 / WMA files)
DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout
the world. The most common color system is NTSC (which
is used primarily in the United States and Canada).
This unit uses NTSC, you must use DVDs recorded in the
NTSC system. You cannot play back DVDs recorded in oth-
er color systems.
DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1.
Look for the symbols below on your DVDs.
Playable discs
Color systems
Region codes
Discs which can be used with this recorder:
•DVD-R disc:up to 16x (4x or 8x disc is recommended)
•DVD-RW disc:2x and 4x (2x disc is recommended)
Discs tested and proven to be compatible with this recorder:
MAXELL DVD-R disc 4x
TDK DVD-RW disc 2x
JVC DVD-RW disc 4x
VERBATIM DVD-R disc 8x
DVD players with are capable of playing DVD-RW disc
recorded inVR mode.
Disc type Disc format
Video mode
VR mode
Video mode
Functions
Playback, limited
recording, limited editing
Playback, recording, Original
List / Playlist editing
Playback, limited
recording, limited editing
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-R
DVD-R
Recordable disc
You can select a Rec Mode among six options,and the
recording time and the picture/audio quality of recorded
material depends on the Rec Mode you select.
To select the Rec Mode you prefer, press REC MODE
repeatedly.
(poor)
(good)
Rec
Mode
XP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
SEP
Recording
time
18 min
36 min
72 min
108 min
144 min
180 min
Video / Sound
Quality
Disc Size
8 cm Disc
XP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
SEP
XP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
SEP
60 min
120 min
240 min
360 min
480 min
600 min
17H
34 H
68 H
102 H
136 H
170 H
12 cm Disc
DVR
(poor)
(poor)
(good)
(good)
Rec Mode
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The recording format type you set here will be
memorized and applied to the disc whenever you format
DVD-RW discs.
1Press SETUP.
2Using / ,select “DVD Menu”.
Press ENTER.
3Using / ,select “DVD Recording Format”.
Press ENTER.
Option window will appear.
4Using / , select “VR” or “Video”.
Press ENTER.
Auto Format
Whenever you load a brand new DVD-RW disc, the
unit will automatically format the disc in the
recording format type you set in this section.
DVD Recording FVD Recording Formatmat
VRVR
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
REC MONITOR
REC MODE
VCR DVR DVD
REC/OTR REC/OTR REC/OTR
DUBBING MENU SEARCH MODE
DISPLAY
VARIABLE
REPLAY
RETURN
VARIABLE
SKIP
REV FWDPLAY
SLOW STOP PAUSE
SKIP
POWER
PROGRAM
RECORDINGS
SETUP
MENU/LIST
ENTER
TOP MENU
AUDIO CLEAR
TIMER
PROG. INPUT SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
CHANNEL
.@/:
1ABC 2DEF 3
GHI
4
PQRS
7TUV 8WXYZ 9
JKL
5MNO 6
SPACE
0
SETUP
ENTER
4Formatting a Disc
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Step 5: Start Recording.
•When recording to the DVR:
Press REC / OTR (DVR).
•When recording to the DVD:
Press REC / OTR (DVD).
SLOW
REC MONITOR
REC MODE
VCR DVR DVD
REC/OTR REC/OTR REC/OTR
DUBBING MENU SEARCH MODE
STOP PAUSE
REC/OTR
Step 4: Select the desired channel to
record.
CH 8
POWER
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
CHANNEL
123
4
PQRS
PROGRAM
TUV
SPACE
WXYZ
789
TIMER
PROG. INPUT SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
56
0
I DVR Rec 0:06:50 CH8
65:56LP
DVR MODE
Step 6: Stop Recording.
SKIP
REPLAY SKIP
SLOW
REC MONITOR
REC MODE
VCR DVR DVD
REC/OTR REC/OTR REC/OTR
DUBBING MENU SEARCH MODE
STOP
REV FWDPLAY
PAUSE
I DVR Rec Stop 0:06:50 CH8
65:56LP
C
DVR MODE
This operation may take
a while to be recognized.
The following will help you to understand easily how to record to the internal DVR or to DVDs.
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and theTV correctly.
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
DVRDVRDVR
Step 1: Choose a disc type & the Recording Format.
(Only if you are recording to DVD.) or
Step 3: Select the Rec Mode.
DVR CH8
65:56LP
SLOW
REC MONITOR
REC MODE
VCR DVR DVD
REC/OTR REC/OTR REC/OTR
DUBBING MENU SEARCH MODE
STOP PAUSE
Step 2: Preparing the media
POWER
.@/: ABC DEF
CHANNEL
123
TIMER
PROG. INPUT SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
4Close the disc tray.1Turn on the unit.
It may take a while to
load the disc.
POWER
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
CHANNEL
123
4
PQRS TUV
SPACE
WXYZ
789
TIMER
PROG. INPUT SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
56
0
3Open the disc tray, and
place a disc on the tray.
POWER
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
CHANNEL
123
TIMER
PROG. INPUT SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
REC MONITOR
REC MODE
VCR DVR DVD
REC/OTR REC/OTR REC/OTR
DUBBING MENU SEARCH MODE
POWER
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
CHANNEL
123
4
PQRS TUV
SPACE
WXYZ
789
TIMER
PROG. INPUT SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
56
0
•If you load a brand new DVD-RW disc, Auto Format will start automatically.
2Select the device you want to use.
(If you are recording to the DVR,
skip to step 3.)
5DVR / DVD Recording
Note
DVR is a temporary storage location.
• DVR is not a permanent storage location of the recorded contents. Be sure to use it as a temporary storage location until
you watch the programs once, edit them, or dub them to a DVD disc or a videotape.
80GB Hard Disc
•This unit is equipped with an 80 GB hard disc which allows you to record up to 170 hours (with SEP mode).
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6Basic Dubbing
We illustrated DVR to DVD dubbing here as an example.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual on how to perform other
types of dubbing.
1Press DUBBING MENU.
The Dubbing Direction and the Rec Mode menu will
appear.
2Using / ,select the desired dubbing direction,
then press ENTER.
Example: DVR ➞DVD
3Using / ,select a desired Rec Mode.
Press ENTER.
DubbingTop Menu will appear.
4Using / , select “Select Program”.
Press ENTER.
Program List will appear.
Dubbing List
Program List (Oram List (Original)
11 Title 1Title 1
22 Title 2Title 2
33 Title 3Title 3
44 Title 4Title 4
55 Title 5Title 5
66 Title 6Title 6
77 Title 7Title 7
88 Title 8Title 8
DUBBINGDUBBING
Dubbing List
Dubbing StartDubbing Start
Select ProgramSelect Program
DirectionDirection DVRDVR DVDDVD
Mode XPMode XP
DUBBINGDUBBING
DVRDVR DVDDVD
DVDDVD DVRDVR
DVRDVR VCRVCR
VCRVCR DVRDVR
DVD VCRDVD VCR
VCR DVDVCR DVD
Dubbing Direction
XPXP
HighHigh
SPSP
LPLP
EPEP
SLPSLP
SEPSEP
AutoAuto
Rec ModeRec Mode
DUBBINGDUBBING
DVRDVR DVDDVD
DUBBINGDUBBING
DVDDVD DVRDVR
DVRDVR VCRVCR
VCRVCR DVRDVR
DVD VCRDVD VCR
VCR DVDVCR DVD
Dubbing Direction
XPXP
HighHigh
SPSP
LPLP
EPEP
SLPSLP
SEPSEP
AutoAuto
Rec ModeRec Mode
VCR
VCR
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
DVRDVRDVR
5Using / ,select a desired program.
Press ENTER.
Program List Menu will appear.
6Using / ,select “Add to Dubbing List.”.
Press ENTER.
The selected program is now added to the Dubbing List.
7Repeat the steps 5 to 6 until you select all programs
to be dubbed.
8After selecting all the programs you want, press
RETURN to go back to the DubbingTop Menu.
9
Using / , select “Dubbing Start”.
Press ENTER.
Confirmation window will appear.
10
Using / , select “Yes”.PressENTER.
Dubbing will start.
•It may take a while to prepare for the dubbing.
To stop the dubbing while in the dubbing
preparation mode:
•Press the Device Select Button of the recording
media first, then press STOP C.Or,press
STOP/EJECT CAon the front panel.
To stop the dubbing in progress:
• Press the Device Select Button of the recording
media
first, then press STOP Cand hold it for 2 seconds
or press STOP/EJECT CAon the front panel.
Yes NoNo
StarStart DubDubbing?bing?
Dubbing ListDubbing List
22 Title 2itle 2
44 Title 4itle 4
Dubbing StartDubbing Start
Select ProgramSelect Program
DirectionDirection DVRDVR DVDDVD
Mode XPMode XP
DUBBINGDUBBING
DubDubbing List
Program List (Oram List (Original)
11 Title 1Title 1
22 Title 2Title 2
33 Title 3Title 3
44 Title 4Title 4
55 Title 5Title 5
66 Title 6Title 6
77 Title 7Title 7
88 Title 8Title 8
22 Title 2Title 2
DUBBINGDUBBING
DecideDecide
PlaPlaylist
Add to DubAdd to Dubbing List.bing List.
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You must first finalize the disc before playing it back on
other unit.
1Press SETUP.
2Using / ,select “DVD Menu”,then press
ENTER.
3Using / ,select “Finalize”,then press ENTER.
Confirmation window will appear.
•If the disc has already been finalized, “Undo
Finalize” will be listed in the menu instead of
“Finalize” (DVD-RW only).To Undo the
finalization of the disc, select “Undo Finalize”
and press ENTER.
4Using / ,select “Yes”,then press ENTER.
Final confirmation window will appear.
5Using / , select “Yes”,then press ENTER.
Finalizing will start.
•If you want to stop the process, press ENTER.
This operation may take a
while to be completed.
FinalizFinalizeCancelCancel
Yes NoNo
Are yAre you sure?
Yes NoNo
Finalize disc?
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
7Finalize 8DVR / DVD Playback
If you are playing the DVR, press DVR first.
If you are playing a disc, press DVD first.
1If you are playing the DVR, skip to step 4.
2Press OPEN / CLOSE Ato open the disc tray.
3Insert the disc with its label facing up. Align the Disc
to the disc tray guide.
Press OPEN / CLOSE Aagain to close the disc
tray.
Press PLAY Bto start playing back a CD.
For DVR / DVD Playback, proceed to step 4.
•It may take a while to load the disc.
4PressTOP MENU.
Title List will appear.
Example: DVR
Press MENU / LIST to switch Original List / Playlist
if necessary.
5Using / / / , select a desired title, then press
PLAY B.
Playback will start.
6Press STOP Cto stop playback.
APR/01 12:15PM CH12 XPAPR/01 12:15PM CH12 XP CH12 XPCH12 XP
1
PREVIOUS RECORDINGSPREVIOUS RECORDINGS
45
2
6
3
1
2
DVR
ORG
DVR
PL DVD
PL
DVD
ORG
APR/01/06
12:15PM MAY/01/06 12:15PM JUN/04/06 10:00AM
JUN/15/06
11:05AM JUL/05/06
11:40PM JUL/18/06 10:00AM
disc tray guide
CDCD
CD
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
DVRDVRDVR
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9VCR
REC MONITOR
REC MODE
VCR DVR DVD
REC/OTR REC/OTR REC/OTR
DUBBING MENU SEARCH MODE
DISPLAY
VARIABLE
REPLAY
RETURN
VARIABLE
SKIP
REV FWDPLAY
SLOW STOP PAUSE
SKIP
POWER
PROGRAM
RECORDINGS
SETUP
MENU/LIST
ENTER
TOP MENU
AUDIO CLEAR
TIMER
PROG. INPUT SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
CHANNEL
.@/:
1ABC 2DEF 3
GHI
4
PQRS
7TUV 8WXYZ 9
JKL
5MNO 6
SPACE
0
REC MODE
VCR
REC/OTR
STOP PAUSE
CHANNEL
.@/:
1ABC 2DEF 3
GHI
4
PQRS
7TUV 8WXYZ 9
JKL
5MNO 6
SPACE
0
PLAY
Press VCR first.
1Insert a prerecorded videotape. Press PLAY Bto
begin playback.
• If there is no record tab, playback starts
automatically.
2During playback, press PAUSE F.
Playback will pause and sound will be muted.
3Press PLAY Bto resume playback.
4Press STOP Cto stop playback.
5Press STOP / EJECT CA on the front panel of the
unit to eject the videotape.
VCRVCR
VCR
POWER STOP/EJECT REW F.FWD PLAY
VCR
REC/OTR
OPEN / CLOSE
CHANNEL DUBBING
VCR DVD
DVR DVD
VCR DVR DVD
S-VIDEO VIDEO LRAUDIO
STOP PLAY
DVR/DVD
DVR DVDREC/OTR
STOP / EJECT C A
POWER
Before recording,make sure:
•The desired channel is selected by pressing the
Number Buttons or CHANNEL / .
•There is a videotape with a record tab in the unit.
•The desired Rec Mode (SP:Standard Play or SLP:Super
Long Play) is selected by pressing REC MODE on the
remote control.
Rec Mode
•Stereo or SAP is selected.
Press VCR first.
1Press REC / OTR (VCR) to begin the recording.
To temporarily stop recording or to resume it, press
PAUSE F.After the unit has been in pause for five
minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the
videotape and the video head from damage.
2Press STOP Cwhen the recording is completed.
VCRVCR
VCR
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a
recorded videotape, remove its record tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole with
cellophane tape.
Record tab
Basic Recording
Basic Playback
Tape speed
Type of tape T160T120
Recording / Playback Time
T60
2-2 / 3 hours2 hours
1 hourSP mode
8 hours6 hours3 hoursSLP mode
T210
3-1/ 2 hours
10-1/ 2 hours
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BeforeYou
Start
Recording /
Dubbing Playback EditingConnections Other Setups VCR functions
Initial Setups Others Español
Owner’s Manual
• Remote control
(NB308UD)
with two
AA batteries
• RF cable
(WPZ0901TM002)
• Audio /Video cables
(WPZ0102TM015 or
WPZ0102LTE01)
• Owner’s Manual
(
1 VMN22052)
• Quick Use Guide
( 1 VMN2 2053 )
• Blank Media
DVD-R disc x 1
( KDDZZZZMB001 )
Please read before using this equipment.
If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s
manual or to order replacement accessories, please call
TOLL FREE: 1-800-605-8453
or visit our web site at http://www.EmersonAudioVideo.com
Before you use this unit , you need to complete connections. Refer to
‘Connections’ on pages 17–19.
To r ecord a program easily, refer to ‘Easy DVR / DVD Recording’ on pages
32–33 after connections are completed.
EWH100F
Owner’s Manual
DVD /Video Cassette Recorder with DVR (HDD)
Supplied Accessories
PM
TIME
SHIFT
P-SCAN
DB
VCR
HDD
DVD
CD R W
POWER STOP/EJECT REW F.FWD PLAY
VCR
REC/OTR
OPEN / CLOSE
CHANNEL DUBBING
VCR DVD
DVR DVD
VCR DVR DVD
S-VIDEO
STOP PLAY
DVR/DVD
DVR DVDREC/OTR
VIDEO LRAUDIO
EMERSON ANDTHE G-CLEF LOGOARE REGISTEREDTRADEMARKS
OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY,U.S.A.
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
Recordable disc
Discs which can be used with this recorder:
•DVD-R disc: up to 16x (4x or 8x disc is recommended)
•DVD-RW disc: 2x and 4x (2x disc is recommended)
Discs tested and proven to be compatible with this recorder:
MAXELL DVD-R disc 4x TDK DVD-RW disc 2x
JVC DVD-RW disc 4x VERBATIM DVD-R disc 8x
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Precautions
BeforeYou Start
2
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS ORADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHERTHANTHOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
LOCATION: INSIDE, NEARTHE DECK MECHANISM.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
1)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCCWARNING-This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TOWIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regu-
lations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future refer-
ence.
Model No. _____________________
Serial No. _____________________
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
•Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.
•You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste.
Contact your council for details.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated,“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Before You
Start
Recording /
Dubbing Playback EditingConnections Other Setups VCR functions Others Español
Initial Setups
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted
service and, that for some specific reason, such as the pos-
sibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV con-
verter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for clean-
ing or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to
unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description other-
wise required in item 5.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recom-
mended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture- Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laun-
dry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer,or
sold with the product. Any mounting of
the appliance should follow the manu-
facturer's instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combi-
nation to overturn.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provid-
ed for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactur-
er's instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your appliance dealer or local pow-
er company. For products intended to operate from bat-
tery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
11.Grounding or Polarization -This product is equipped with
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other).This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, con-
tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up sta-
tic charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI / NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
(Fig.A)
14. Lightning - For added protection for this product during
a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this product through any openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product your-
self as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qual-
ified technician to restore the product to its normal oper-
ation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replace-
ment parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
21.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
22. Heat - This product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or oth-
er products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND
CLAMP
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
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BeforeYou Start
About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec-
tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Moisture CondensationWarning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after
heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its
inside gets dry.
Installation Location
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not
place the unit directly on top of the TV.
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places.
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the
sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
Notice for progressive scan outputs
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525p progressive scan outputs, it
is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding yourTV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service
center.
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BeforeYou Start
Before You
Start
Recording /
Dubbing Playback EditingConnections Other Setups VCR functions Others Español
Initial Setups
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby Digital Recording
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD
discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for high-
er video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will play
back on all DVD-Video players.”
Note:This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
“Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator enables consumers to create stereo DVD-Videos with stunning Dolby Digital sound
tracks at home. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allow-
ing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs mastered using Dolby Digital Stereo
Creator will play back on all DVD-Video players.”
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BeforeYou Start
Information on Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
OneTouch Dubbing from DVR to DVD . . . . . . . . . .48
OneTouch Dubbing from Videotape to DVD . . . .50
Dubbing from DVR / DVD to Videotape . . . . . . . . .52
Bi-Directional Dubbing between DVR and DVD . .54
Deleting a Program from the Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . .57
Changing the Order of the Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Dubbing from Videotape to DVR / DVD . . . . . . . . .58
Settings for the External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Dubbing from the External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Auto Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Playback Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Direct Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Playback from theTitle List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Playback from theTitle List Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Playback from the DVD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Playback from the Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Playing back MP3 /WMA Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Special Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Resume Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Slow forward / Slow reverse Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Time Shift Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Simultaneous Playback and Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Step-by-Step Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Variable Replay /Variable Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Program Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Title / Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using SKIP H/ G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Track Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Using SKIP H/ G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Using DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Series Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Selecting a Format of Audio andVideo . . . . . . . . . .86
Switching Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Switching Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Switching Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Visual Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
BeforeYou Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tab le of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Functional Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Guide to Display information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Guide to Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connection to aTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connection to a Cable Box or Satellite Box . . . . .18
Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Initial Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
FirstTimeYouTurn on the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
OSD Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Getting Channels Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Adding / Deleting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting Daylight SavingTime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
TV Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
TV Aspect Ratio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Recording / Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Information on Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Easy DVR / DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Selecting the Recording Format Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Formatting a Pre-Recorded Disc (Disc Format) . . . . . . .35
Monitoring the Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Creating Chapter Marks Automatically . . . . . . . . .37
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
OneTouch Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Editing theTimer Programming Information . . . . . . . . .42
Hints forTimer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Recording & Playback Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Guide to the Programmed Recordings Screen . . . . . . . .44
Programming a Recording with
the Recording & Playback Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
To Change or Cancel the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Playback and Edit with Programmed Recordings . . . . . .46
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BeforeYou Start
Before You
Start
Recording /
Dubbing Playback EditingConnections Other Setups VCR functions Others Español
Initial Setups
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Information on Disc Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Guide to theTitle List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
What are Original List and Playlist? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Available Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
DeletingTitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Deleting SelectedTitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Deleting allTitles in DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Protecting / Undo ProtectingTitles . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
EditingTitle Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Guide to EditTitle Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Deleting a Part of aTitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Dividing aTitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
CombiningTitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
MovingTitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Chapter Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Adding Chapter Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Deleting Chapter Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
AddingTitles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Other Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Tour of the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Playback Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
1.Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
2. Disc Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
3.Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
4. Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
5.Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
6.Variable Replay / Skip Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
7.Angle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
8.Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Display Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
1. FL Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
2. Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Reset to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Guide to Display Information (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . .121
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
OneTouch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Timer Recording / Recording & Navigator . . . . . . . . . .128
Playback / Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Language Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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8
BeforeYou Start
Features
Recording
This unit allows you to record on the DVR, a DVD-RW disc
(rewritable) and a DVD-R disc (one-time write) as well as a
videotape. You can choose any one for your convenience.
OneTouch Recording (OTR)
[Page 39 (DVR / DVD) or Page 123 (VCR)]
This feature allows you to start the recording right away
with just one-touch. And each press of REC / OTR
increases the recording time by 30 minutes.
Timer programming up to 32 programs
[Page 40~41]
You can program the unit to record up to 32 programs
within a one-month period. Daily or weekly repeating
programs can also be programmed.
Recording Monitor [Page 36]
You can check how the actual recording picture and the
sound will be in the selected Rec Mode before attempting
to record.
Automatic Chapter Marker [Page 37]
Each recorded title is automatically marked with chapter
marks.
Automatic Playlist Making (VR mode discs and
DVR only)
[Page 89]
Playlists are automatically copied from the Original List,
so that you can edit titles.
DVR / DVD
DVR / DVD /VCR
80GB Hard Disc (DVR) [Pages 29~31]
This unit is equipped with a DVR with 80 GB hard disc
which allows you to record up to 170 hours (with SEP
mode). The DVR operates just like a VR mode DVD-RW
disc. Most of the functions which are available with a VR
mode DVD-RW disc can be performed on the DVR, too.
Recording and Playback Navigation
[Pages 44~46]
You can easily program recording or call and replay a title
which is recorded in the past on the calendar.
Automatic Finalize (Video mode only) [Page 64]
You can set the disc to be finalized automatically at your
desirable timing.
Automatic DVD Menu Making (Video mode only)
[Page 65]
DVD Menus are made automatically when aVideo mode
disc is finalized.
Relay Recording [Page 41]
DuringTimer Recording to a DVD, if the disc runs out of
the space, or if there is no recordable disc in the unit, it
automatically changes the recording media to the DVR.
Left Channel Stereo Recording [Page 127]
Material that has been recorded to the left channel only
can be automatically copied to the left and right channels
when dubbing.
Dubbing
With this unit, you can enjoy bi-directional dubbing with
DVR, DVD or VCR.
Maximum of x 20 DVR toVR mode DVD-RW disc
dubbing speed (High Speed Dubbing)
[Pages 54~56]
Up to 20 times high speed dubbing from DVR to VR
mode DVD-RW disc is possible if you use the compatible
disc.
Just Dubbing [Page 54]
When dubbing from DVR to DVD, if you set the Rec Mode
to “Auto”,this unit will automatically select the most
suitable Rec Mode for the dubbing.
DVR / DVD
VCR
DVD
DVR
The following features are available with this unit.
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Symbols Used in this Manual
The available functions depend on the type of disc or the
Recording Format. To specify disc type or Recording Format
for each function, we put the following symbols at the
beginning of each function description.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit
Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same
content encoded at several different
bit rates).
“WMA” (Windows Media Audio) is a new audio devel-
oped by Microsoft®in the United States of America.
Symbol Description
Available to DVR (internal HDD)
Available toVR mode DVD-RW discs
A
vailable toVideo mode DVD-RW discs
Available to DVD-R discs
Available to DVD-Video discs
Available to Audio CDs
Available to CD-RW / R discs with
MP3 files
Available to CD-RW / R discs with
WMA files
Available toVHS tapes
Use only tapes marked with
this unit.
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-V
DVD-V
VCR
VCR
MP3
MP3
CD
CD
WMA
WMA
DVRDVR
Before You
Start
Recording /
Dubbing Playback EditingConnections Other Setups VCR functions Others Español
Initial Setups
BeforeYou Start
Features (Cont’d)
Playback
Simultaneous Playback and Recording [Page 75]
You can play back a title while recording.
Theater-quality Sound at Home [Page 19]
When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder
that is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience
a theater-quality sound environment.
Variable Skip [Page 76]
You can skip a certain time, which is specified in the
Setup Menu in advance, with one-touch while playback.
Variable Replay [Page 76]
You can skip back a certain time, which is specified in the
Setup Menu in advance, with one-touch while playback.
Progressive Scan System [Page 17]
Unlike the standard definition output system (interlace
scanning), the progressive scan system provides less flick-
ering and higher resolution images than the traditional
scanning system does.
Time Shift Playback [Page 75]
You can play back from the top of the recording title while
recording without waiting for the recording to end.
Series Search [Page 84]
You can search for the group of titles made with the same
Periodical Timer Recordings.
Editing
DeletingTitles [Pages 90~91]
You can delete titles you no longer need.
Making Playlists [Pages 108~109]
While the Original List remains as it is, you can edit titles
in the Playlist.
Putting Names onTitles
Setting / Clearing Chapter Marks
Dividing / CombiningTitles
Deleting Parts of Titles
MovingTitles
ProtectingTitles [Page 93]
You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing.
DVR / DVD
DVR
DVR / DVD
DVR / DVD /VCR
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10
BeforeYou Start
Functional Overview
1POWER:Press to turn the unit on / off.
2POWER Light:Lights up when the power is on.
3REC/OTR Light (VCR):Lights up duringVCR
recording.
4Cassette compartment:Place a videotape here.
5Dubbing Light:Lights up during dubbing.
6OPEN / CLOSE A* (DVD) :Press to open / close
the disc tray.
7REC/OTR Light (DVR/DVD):Lights up during
DVR/DVD recording.
8Disc tray:Place a disc here.
9AUDIO IN (LINE2):Connect the audio output of an
external device here using the supplied audio (L / R)
cable.
10VIDEO IN (LINE2):Connect the video output of an
external device here using the supplied video cable.
11 S-VIDEO IN (LINE2):Connect the S-Video output
of an external device here using a commercially avail-
able S-Video cable.
12RESET:Press with a sharp pointed object to restart
the unit when it freezes. Also refer to the‘Note’ below.
13REC / OTR I(DVR / DVD):Press once to start a
basic recording. Press repeatedly to start an OTR (One
Touch Recording). Each press increases the recording
time by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.
14 PLAY B* (DVR / DVD):
Press to start playback or resume playback.
15 STOP C * (DVR / DVD):
Press to stop playback, recording or dubbing.
16 Device Select Buttons / Indicators:
VCR :Press to activate theVCR. Lights up whenVCR
is selected.
DVR:Press to activate the DVR. Lights up when DVR
is selected.
DVD :Press to activate the DVD. Lights up when DVD
is selected.
17DUBBING DVR➞DVD:Press to start OneTouch
Dubbing from DVR to DVD.
18DUBBINGVCR➞DVD:Press to start OneTouch
Dubbing fromVCR to DVD.
19CHANNEL K/ L:Press to change the channel.
20 Front Panel Display:Shows information and mes-
sages.
21 Remote control sensor:Receives signals from the
remote control.
22 REC / OTR I(VCR):Press once to start a basic
recording. Press repeatedly to start an OTR (One
Touch Recording). Each press increases the recording
time by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.
23 PLAY B(VCR):Press to start playback.
24 F.FWD D(VCR):Press to fast forward or fast
search.
25 REW E(VCR):Press to rewind or rewind search.
26 STOP / EJECT CA(VCR):Press to eject the
videotape. Press to stop recording or playback.
POWER STOP/EJECT REW F.FWD PLAY REC/OTR
OPEN / CLOSE
CHANNEL DUBBING
VCR DVD
DVR DVD
VCR DVR DVD STOP PLAY
DVR/DVD
DVR DVDREC/OTR
S-VIDEO VIDEO LRAUDIO
VCR
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*The unit can also be turned on by
pressing these buttons.
Front Panel
Note
After pressing RESET,
•The settings for the items listed below will be lost;
-Clock Setting
-Timer Program Setting
-Resume point
•The settings for the item listed below will not be
lost, but need to be set again.
-Channel Setting
•All other settings will remain memorized.
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Before You
Start
Recording /
Dubbing Playback EditingConnections Other Setups VCR functions Others Español
Initial Setups
11
BeforeYou Start
Functional Overview (Cont’d)
DVR/DVD
DVR/DVD
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
DVR/DVD/VCR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
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PB/CB
PR/CR
OUT
DVR/DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
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AUDIO OUT ANTENNA
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1AC Power Cord:Connect to a standard AC outlet to
supply power to this unit.
2S-VIDEO IN (LINE 1):Connect the S-Video output
of an external equipment here using a commercially
available an S-Video cable.
3COMPONENTVIDEO OUT (DVR / DVD):
Connect the component video input of aTV monitor,
AV receiver, or other equipment here using a commer-
cially available component video cable.
4AUDIO IN (LINE 1):Connect an external equip-
ment here using a supplied audio cable.
5AUDIO OUT:Connect the audio input of aTV moni-
tor, AV receiver, or other equipment here using the
supplied audio (L / R) cable.
6TV ANTENNA IN:Use to connect an antenna.
7TV ANTENNA OUT:Use to connect an antenna
cable to pass the signal from theTV ANTENNA IN to
yourTV monitor.
8VIDEO OUT:Connect the video input of aTV moni-
tor, AV receiver, or other equipment here using the
supplied video cable.
9VIDEO IN (LINE 1):Connect the video output of an
external device here using the supplied video cable.
10S-VIDEO OUT (DVR / DVD):Connect the S-Video
input of aTV monitor, AV receiver, or other equipment
here using a commercially available S-Video cable.
11 AUDIO OUT (DVR / DVD):Connect the audio
input of aTV monitor, AV receiver, or other equipment
here using the supplied audio (L / R) cable.
12COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (DVR / DVD):
Connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder or oth-
er equipment with a coaxial digital input jack with a dig-
ital coaxial cable.
Note: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
Rear Panel
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BeforeYou Start
Functional Overview (Cont’d)
POWER
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REC MONITOR
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1POWER:Turns the unit on / off.
2Number Buttons:
Press to select channel numbers.
Press to select a title / chapter / track on display.
Press to enter setting values.
Press to enter the index number / desired time to
search inVCR mode.
3PROGRAM RECORDINGS:Press to call up the
Recording & Playback Navigation Screen.
4SETUP:Press to display the Setup Menu. The unit
switches to the DVR / DVD mode when this button is
pressed.
5MENU / LIST (DVR / DVD):
Displays the Disc Menu.
Switch the Original List and the Playlist.
6Cursor / / / :Selects items or settings.
7DISPLAY:Displays the on-screen menu.
8SKIP j/ i(DVR / DVD):
During playback, press to skip to the previous / next
chapter or track. Or when playback is paused, press to
play back in forward / reverse step by step.
9REV E:
(DVR / DVD) During playback, press to play back in
fast reverse. Or when playback is paused, press to play
back in slow reverse.
(VCR) Press to rewind the videotape or to view the
picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode.
10PLAY B * :Press to start or resume playback.
If you press this button when the power is off,the unit will
be turned on and the playback will start automatically.
If the resume point has been set,the playback will start
from the resume point.
11 SLOW (VCR):During playback, press to view the
videotape in slow motion.
12REC MONITOR (DVR / DVD):Press to check the
picture and the audio qualities for recording.
13REC MODE:Press to select the Rec Mode.
14DUBBING MENU:Press to display the Dubbing
Menu. The unit switches to the DVR / DVD mode
when this button is pressed.
15 TIMER PROG.:Press to display the Timer Program
List. The unit switches to the DVR / DVD mode when
this button is pressed.
Remote Control
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