GoVideo VR5940 User manual

DVD Recorder+VCR
VR5940
User's Guide

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Safety Precautions
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
sufficient 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
product.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
This DVD Recorder+VCR
employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and
retain for future reference.
Should the DVD Recorder+VCR require maintenance, contact
an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in haz-
ardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi-
cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This product 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 when the product is
operated in a residential installation. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the product off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s
compliance is: GoVideo, 7835 East McClain Drive, Scottsdale,
AZ 85260, USA.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
the DVD Recorder+VCR. This number is for this unit only. You
should record requested information here and retain this guide
as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. ___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE 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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

INTRODUCTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future refer-
ence.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. - For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
other areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating. The open-
ings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This prod-
uct should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro-
vided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatuses
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-
ing type plug has two blades and a third ground-
ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/product combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as: Power-supply
cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the product; the prod-
uct has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following proce-
dures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disc-related Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What are “Recording Modes”? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Is Editing a DVD like Editing a Videotape? . 7
•“Original” Content vs “Playlist” Content . . . . 7
About DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
•Disc Types and Recording Formats . . . . . . 7
•What is ‘DoMiNoFX™’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Notes for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Recording TV Audio Channels . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Restrictions on Video Recording. . . . . . . . . 8
•What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Handling the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Moisture Condensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Remote Control Operating Range. . . . . . . . 9
•Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . 9
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Handling Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Cleaning Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•About the Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Panel Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CONNECTIONS & SETUP
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
Connecting Antenna/Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-29
Setup Menu Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GENERAL Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20
•Tuning Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•Auto Channel Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Clock (Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Clock (Manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•TV Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Factory Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LANGUAGE Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Display Menu Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . 20
AUDIO Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•DRC (Dynamic Range Control). . . . . . . . . 21
•Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LOCK Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
•Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
•Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
•Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RECORD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
•Disc Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
•VCR Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
•DV Record Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DISC Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26
•Disc Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•Disc Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•PBC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•AutoPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•YourDVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
•Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
On-Screen Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
•Displaying Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
•Displaying TV Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
•Changing TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
•Changing TV Audio Channels . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Menu Options by Media Type . . . . . . 28-29
•DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
•VR... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
•Video & +R/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
PLAYBACK
DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Selecting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Selecting Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 31
•Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Title Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
•Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 33
•3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
•Subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
•Remember Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
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Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation. . . . . . . . . 34-35
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc . . . . . 34
Music Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
•Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
•Skip Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
•Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
•Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
•Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
•Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
•Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings. . . . . . . . 35
Program Playback with Audio CD
and MP3/WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
JPEG Disc Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Photo Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
•Still Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
•Skip Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
•Rotate Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
•View Slide Shows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
•Notes on JPEG Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . 39
VCR Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Playing a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tracking Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
•Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
•Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 40
•Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
•Counter Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
RECORDING
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-42
Recording from TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
One Touch Record (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS . . . . . . . . . . . 42
One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . 43
Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 43
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 43
Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . 44-45
Recording from External Components. . . . . . . 44
Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 44
Playing Recordings on other DVD Players . . . . . 44
•Finalizing a Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
•DV-Related Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
•Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
EDITING
Title List and Chapter List Menu . . . . . . . . 46-57
Using the Title List-Original menu (VR) . . . . . 46
Using the Chapter List-Original menu (VR) . . . 46
Using the Title List-Playlist Menu (VR) . . . . . . 47
Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu (VR). . . . 47
Using the Title List menu (Video). . . . . . . . . . . 48
Deleting a Title (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using the Title List menu (+RW) . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Chapter List menu (+RW) . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Title List menu (+R). . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using the Chapter List menu (+R). . . . . . . . . . 50
Title and Chapter Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
About Original vs. Playlist Content (VR) . . . . . 51
About Titles, Chapters and Parts (VR). . . . . . . 51
Adding Chapter Markers (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing Title Thumbnails (VR/+R/+RW) . . . . 51
Making a New Playlist (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adding Titles/Chapters to a Playlist (VR) . . . . . 52
Deleting Titles/Chapters (VR/+R/+RW) . . . . . . 53
Deleting Part of a Title (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Renaming a Title (VR/Video/+R/+RW) . . . . . . 54
Combining Two Chapters (VR/+R/+RW) . . . . . 54
Moving a Playlist Chapter (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Protecting a Title (VR/+R/+RW). . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hiding a Title/Chapter (+R/+RW) . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dividing a Title (+RW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Overwriting a Disc (Video/VR/+RW) . . . . . . . . 57
Overwriting a Title (+RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Previewing Title Menus (+R/+RW) . . . . . . . . . 57
About Playing Recordings
on Other DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
REFERENCE
Programming the MultiBrand Remote
to Control Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-62
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-64
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Symbols Used in this Manual
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
Indicates special operating features of the DVD
Recorder+VCR.
Indicates helpful tips and hints.

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Overview
Recordable Discs
This DVD Recorder+VCR is a dual-format unit, which
means you can record on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or
DVD+RW recordable discs. Look for discs with the fol-
lowing logos:
otes
–The DVD Recorder+VCR cannot record on CD-R or
CD-RW discs.
–DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a
personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not
play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or
condensation on the DVD Recorder+VCR’s lens.
–If you record a disc using a personal computer, even
if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are
cases in which it may not play because of the settings
of the application software used to create the disc.
(Check with the software publisher for more detailed
information.)
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, the DVD Recorder+VCR can play DVD-
R/DVD-RW discs; DVD+R/DVD+RW discs; SVCD
discs; CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio,
MP3/WMA, or JPEG files; and Kodak Picture CDs.
otes
–Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the recordable disc (including CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/-RW, and DVD+R/+RW), some discs cannot
be played on the DVD Recorder+VCR.
–Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
–
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
Regional code of the DVD Recorder+VCR and DVDs
This DVD Recorder+VCR is designed and manufactured
for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD software.
The region code on the labels of some DVD
discs indicates which type of DVD
Recorder+VCR can play those discs. The DVD
Recorder+VCR can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or
ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Incorrect region code. Can’t playback” will appear on the
TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code
label even though their playback is prohibited by area
limits.
otes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some DVD and Video CD playback operations may be
intentionally set by the software manufacturer. As this
DVD Recorder+VCR plays DVDs and Video CDs
according to disc content designed by the software
manufacturer, some DVD and Video CDs playback fea-
tures may not be available or other functions may be
added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with your
DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business
purposes may not be played on this unit.
Disc Related Terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference
number enabling you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a number to enable you
to easily locate the chapter you want. Depending on the
disc, chapters may not be labeled.
Track (Video CD and Audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a number,
enabling you to easily locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC (Playback Control), movies
and pictures are divided into “scenes”. Each scene is
displayed on a menu and assigned a number, enabling
you to quickly locate the scene you want. A scene may
be composed of one or several tracks.
Types of Video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) allows you to interact with the
contents of a Video CD using menus, search functions,
and other special operations. High resolution pictures
can be displayed if they are included on the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Video CDs without PBC are similar to audio CDs,
except they allow playback of video as well as sound.
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INTRODUCTION
7
Overview (Continued)
About Recordable Discs
How are +/-R and +/-RW discs different?
+/-R is a record-once medium, while +/-RW is a re-
recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase
an RW disc approximately 1,000 times.
Can I play my discs in a regular DVD player?
Discs recorded in “Video mode” are playable in most
standard DVD players, but they must be finalized first.
This process fixes the contents of your discs so they
are readable on other DVD players as standard DVD-
Video discs. DVD-RW discs recorded in “VR mode”
(Video Recording mode) are only readable on players
with the “RW Compatible” logo.
This logo indicates that a product is capa-
ble of playing DVD-RW discs recorded in
“VR mode”.
What are “Recording Modes”?
Two recording modes are available on your DVD
Recorder+VCR: “Video mode” and “VR mode”:
About “VR mode”
•Compatible with DVD-RW discs only
•Allows extensive editing of DVD-RW recordings
•Discs are not playable on regular DVD players
•4different picture quality/recording time settings are
available: XP (1 hr/disc), SP (2 hrs/disc), LP (4
hrs/disc), and EP (6 hrs/disc)
About “Video mode”
•Compatible with all discs (DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW)
•Provides limited editing features
•Playable on most regular DVD players (after finaliz-
ing)
•4different picture quality/recording time settings are
available: XP (1 hr/disc), SP (2 hrs/disc), LP (4
hrs/disc), and EP (6 hrs/disc)
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Discs formatted in “Video mode” are recorded in the
DVD-Video format, which was approved by the DVD
Forum in 2000. As a result, you may experience prob-
lems playing your discs in some older players.
Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or video
dropouts and playback suddenly stopping. Our compa-
ny cannot take responsibility for problems playing discs
recorded on this DVD Recorder+VCR in other players.
Is Editing a DVD like Editing a Videotape?
No. When you edit a videotape you need one video
deck to play the original tape and another to record the
edits. With DVD, you edit by making a “Playlist” of what
to play and when to play it. During playback, the DVD
Recorder+VCR plays the disc according to your Playlist.
“Original” Content vs “Playlist” Content
Throughout this manual, you will often see the words
“Original” and “Playlist” to distinguish between the actu-
al content on your DVD-RW and the edited version.
•Original: Refers to what is actually recorded on the
disc.
•Playlist: Refers to the edited version of the disc —
i.e., how the Original content is to be played.
About DVD Recording
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•The DVD Recorder+VCR cannot make recordings on
CD-R or CD-RW discs.
•Our company takes no responsibility for recording fail-
ure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage
to the DVD Recorder+VCR.
•Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect
playback and/or recording performance. Please take
proper care of your discs.
Disc Types and Recording Formats
The DVD Recorder+VCR can play the following DVD
discs:
1. Pre-recorded DVD-Video discs
2. DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
3. DVD+R/DVD+RW discs
DVD-R, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs are always for-
matted in “Video mode”—the same format as pre-
recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once the
disc is finalized, you can play it in most standard DVD
players.
DVD-RW discs can be formatted in either “Video mode”
or “VR mode” (Video Recording mode). Keep in mind
that changing between these modes requires you to re-
initialize the disc, which will erase its contents.
What is ‘DoMiNoFX™’?
DoMiNoFX™ is a patented video processing
technology that digitally enhances and refines the pic-
ture quality during recording. This results in visibly
superior recordings, and a dramatic improvement when
recording from noisy source material, such as VHS
tapes or weak TV signals.

Overview (Continued)
Notes for Recording
•The recording times shown are not exact because the
DVD Recorder+VCR uses variable bit-rate video com-
pression. This means that the exact recording time
will depend on the material being recorded.
•When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is
poor or the picture contains interference, the record-
ing times may be shorter.
•If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording
time may be longer.
•The displayed times for recording and time remaining
may not always add up to exactly the length of the
disc.
•The recording time available may decrease if you
heavily edit a disc.
•If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the
recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before
you record anything on the disc. See page 24 (“Disc
Initialize”) for how to do this.
•When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can keep
recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the
disc. Before you start a recording session, check the
amount of recording time left on the disc.
•When using a DVD+RW disc or a DVD-RW disc in
Video mode, recording time available will only
increase if you erase the last title recorded on the
disc.
•The Erase Title option in the Original (Title) menu only
hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from
the disc and increase the recording time available
(except for the last recorded title on a DVD+RW disc
or a DVD-RW disc in Video mode).
Recording TV Audio Channels
The DVD Recorder+VCR can record one or two chan-
nel audio. For TV broadcasts, this usually means mono
or stereo, but some programs are broadcast with a
main and a SAP (Secondary Audio Program) audio
channel.
If you’re recording in Video mode (or in VR mode), you
can record either the main audio or the SAP audio.
Restrictions on Video Recording
•You cannot record copy-protected video using this
DVD Recorder+VCR. Copy-protected video includes
DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If
copy-protected material is encountered during a
recording, recording will pause or stop automatically
and an error message will be displayed on-screen.
•Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded
using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see
below).
What is ‘CPRM’?
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble sys-
tem) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broad-
cast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for
Recordable Media.
The DVD Recorder+VCR is CPRM compatible, which
means that you can record copy-once broadcast pro-
grams, but you cannot then make a copy of those
recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on
DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM
recordings can only be played on players that are
specifically compatible with CPRM.
Copyright Notice
•Audio and video recordings you make using the DVD
Recorder+VCR are for your personal use only. You
may not sell, lend or rent them to other people.
•This product incorporates copyright protection tech-
nology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S.patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision cor-
poration. Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro-
hibited.
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Disc Type Disc Format Recording Mode Editing Features
DVD-Video Video Format Playback only N/A
DVD-RW Video Recording VR mode Create & Modify Playlists; Delete Titles/Chapters;
Format (default) Delete Parts of Titles; Combine Chapters;
Rename Titles; Protect Titles.
Video format Video mode Rename Titles; Delete Titles.
DVD-R Video format Video mode Rename Titles; Delete Titles.
DVD+RW +RW Video format DVD+RW mode Rename Titles; Delete Titles; Hide/Show Chapters;
Divide Titles; Combine Chapters; Protect Titles
DVD+R +R Video format DVD+R mode Rename Titles; Delete Titles; Hide/Show Chapters;
Combine Chapters; Protect Titles

Precautions
Handling the Unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the Unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD Recorder+VCR is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Moisture Condensation
Never operate the DVD Recorder+VCR immediately
after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.
Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If
you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage
discs/tapes and internal parts.
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two size
AAA batteries with and aligned
correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.)
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the
surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun-
light, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen-
ter outward.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
About Symbols
About the Symbol
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific disc or at that
time.
Symbols Used in this Manual
Many functions provided on this recorder are dependent
on the Recording mode. One or more of the symbols
( , , ) appear by each function
explained in this manual so that you can see at a
glance whether it’s applicable to the disc loaded.
DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD+R/RW disc
DVD-Video disc
Audio CDs
MP3 CDs
WMA CDs
JPEG CDs
VHS Tape
Afinalized DVD disc is a DVD-Video disc.
VHS
JPEG
WMA
MP3
CD
DVD
+R/RW
VR
Video
+R/RW
VR Video
INTRODUCTION
9
Overview (Continued)

REC (z)
Starts recording. Press
repeatedly to set the
recording time.
CH (V / v)
Scans up or down
through memorized
channels.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback of a disc or tape.
DVD EJECT (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
AV 2 IN (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R)
Connects to the audio/video out-
put of an external source (VCR,
Camcorder, etc.).
S-VIDEO IN
Connects to the S-Video output
of an external source (VCR,
Camcorder, etc.).
PAUSE (X)
Pauses playback or recording
temporarily.
Press repeatedly for frame-by-
frame playback.
Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
POWER button and indicator
Switches the DVD Recorder+VCR ON and OFF.
Lights green when the DVD Recorder+VCR is
turned on.
STOP (x)
Stops playback.
COPY
Copies from DVD to VCR
(or from VCR to DVD).
Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
VCR EJECT
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
SELECT DVD/VCR
Toggles control between the DVD
deck and the VCR deck.
FF (>)
DVD: Skips to the next chapter/track. Press and hold for
fast forward search.
VCR: Advances the tape during Stop mode. Press during
Play mode for fast forward picture search.
REW (.)
DVD: Skips to the beginning of the current
chapter/track or to the previous chapter/track.Press
and hold for fast reverse search.
VCR: Rewinds the tape during Stop mode. Press
during Play mode for fast reverse picture search.
Front Panel Display
Shows the current status of
the DVD Recorder+VCR.
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Front Panel Overview
DV IN
Connects to the DV output
of a digital camcorder.

DVD
PRG TTL VR TRKCHP DUB Hi-Fi ST SAP
SVCD
AB
REC
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INTRODUCTION
Front Panel Display Overview
ST Indicates that a stereo broadcast
is being received.
Disc Type indicators
Indicates the type of disc loaded.
Hi-Fi Indicates when the DVD Recorder+VCR is playing
or recording a tape in Hi-Fi.
DUB Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to
DVD) copy is in progress.
Front Panel Display Message
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed
time, remaining time, title number,
chapter/track number, channel, etc.
REPEAT Indicates current Repeat mode.
REC Indicates that a recording is in progress.
Indicates that a timer recording is in
progress or is programmed.
SAP Indicates when a Second Audio Program
(SAP) broadcast is being received.
PRG Indicates that program playback is active.
TTL Indicates current title number.
Indicates a disc is inserted in the DVD deck.
Indicates a VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.
Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is inserted in the DVD
deck.
CHP/TRK Indicates the current chapter or track number.
Indicates when the DVD Recorder+VCR is locked.

TV
POWER
CH VOL
123
456
7890
ENTER
VCR
REC
TRACK+
TRACK-
CHILD LOCK
REW FF
PAUSE/STEP STOP PLAY
DISPLAY
REC MODE TIMER RECORD
EJECT
INPUT
COPY
CLEAR
TV/VCR
TV POWER MUTE
TV INPUT
SETUP
CH+
CH –
LIST
DVD
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ADD CHAP THUMBNAIL REPEAT A-B
MARKER SEARCH RANDOM
PREV NEXT
RETURN
TITLE
DISC MENU
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Remote Control Overview
POWER
Turns DVD Recorder+VCR on and off.
TV/VCR
Switches between the DVD
Recorder+VCR tuner and your TV tuner.
DVD
Selects DVD mode.
VCR
Selects VCR mode.
INPUT
Switches the DVD Recorder+VCR input
to Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN.
0-9 buttons
Selects numbered options in menus.
Selects TV channels.
TV Control Buttons
TV POWER: Turns TV on and off.
TV INPUT: Selects TV input source.
CH v/V:Selects TV channels.
VOL +/–: Adjusts TV volume.
MUTE: Turns TV sound on or off.
REC MODE
Selects Recording mode:
- DVD : XP (1 hr), SP (2 hrs),
LP (4 hrs) or EP (6 hrs).
- VCR : SP or SLP.
TIMER RECORD
Displays Timer Recording menu.
REC (z)
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set
the recording time.
REW/FF (m/ M)
DVD: Searches backward/forward.
VCR: Rewinds/advances during Stop
mode. Press during Play mode for fast
reverse/forward picture search.
PREV/NEXT (./ >)
Skips to next chapter/track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter/track or
skips to previous chapter/track.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD).
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle,
if available.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
EJECT
- Opens and closes disc tray.
- Ejects tape in VCR deck.
COPY
Copies DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).
CLEAR
Removes bookmarks from Marker
Search menu.
TITLE
Displays disc’s Title menu, if
available.
DISC MENU/LIST
Accesses menus on DVD discs.
Switches between Original and Playlist
editing in VR mode.
SETUP
Displays or exits Setup menu.
DISPLAY
Displays or exits On-Screen Display.
RETURN (O)
Exits or returns to previous screen
in Setup menu.
bBvV(left/right/up/down)
Selects menu options.
CH/TRACK(v/V): Selects channels.
Manually adjusts tracking.
ENTER
Confirms menu selections.
PAUSE/STEP (X)
Pauses playback or recording temporari-
ly. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
ADD CHAP
Inserts chapter marker when playing/
recording DVD+R/RW discs or DVD-RW
discs in VR mode.
THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Title List or
Chapter List menu.
REPEAT
Repeats chapter, track, title, or all.
A-B
Repeats sequence between two points
(A and B).
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
CHILD LOCK
Locks/unlocks front panel buttons.
RANDOM
Plays tracks in random order.
CHILD LOCK
The Lock feature disables the front panel buttons to prevent children
from tampering with the DVD Recorder+VCR. Simply press CHILD
LOCK on the remote control to toggle this feature on and off.

INTRODUCTION
13
Rear Panel Overview
Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the DVD Recorder+VCR.
RF IN (FROM ANT.)
Connect to your antenna or cable TV outlet.
COAXIAL (Digital Audio Out)
Connect to an amplifier with a coaxial
digital audio input.
AUDIO OUT (L, R)
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio
inputs.
AV OUT (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R)
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Component (Y Pb Pr) inputs.
AV 1 IN (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R)
Connect to the audio/video output of an external source
(VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
AC Power Cord
Plug into a power
outlet.
S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a TV with an S-Video Input.
OPTICAL (Digital Audio Out)
Connect to an amplifier with an optical digital audio input.
RF OUT (TO TV)
Connect to a TV with an RF coaxial input.

Connections
ips
There are a variety of ways to connect the DVD
Recorder+VCR to your TV and other equipment.
Use only one of the connections described below.
Whichever TV connection you use will work with all
input sources.
Please refer to the manuals for your TV, VCR, stereo
system or other devices as necessary to make the
best connections.
For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD
Recorder+VCR’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in
jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video
equipment. See “Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver”
on page 16.
Caution
–Make sure the DVD Recorder+VCR is connected
directly to the TV, and the TV is set to the correct
video input.
–
Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCR’s AUDIO OUT
jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio sys-
tem.
–Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCR via your
VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
Connecting Antenna/Cable
11
Disconnect the antenna/cable from the rear of your
TV.
22
Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is
a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to
the jack marked RF IN (FROM ANT.) on the DVD
Recorder+VCR.
ip
If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable,
connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adapter (not
supplied) and slip the adapter onto the RF IN (FROM
ANT.) jack. The Adapter does not screw on to the unit, it
just slips over the jack.
Cable Service Without Cable Box
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter
or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach
it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Use the supplied coaxial cable to connect between the DVD
Recorder+VCR’s OUT (TO TV) jack and the 75 ohm antenna
input jack on your TV. With this connection, you can receive all
midband, superband, and hyperband channels (all cable chan-
nels).
Cable Service With Cable Box
If a cable box is required in your cable system, follow the
instructions shown below. This hookup permits both TV and
DVD Recorder+VCR operation.
To view or record a CATV channel:
1
Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
2Set the DVD Recorder+VCR to the output channel of the
cable box using the CH (v/ V) or the 0-9keys on your DVD
Recorder+VCR (e.g., CH3).
3Select the channel you wish to view on the cable box.
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If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not neces-
sary to run Auto Channel Set as indicated on page 18.
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Antenna Antenna
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adaptor
(Not supplied)
Cable TV
Wall Jack
OR OR
Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Back Panel of
Typical Cable Box
Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR

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Connections (Continued)
Connecting a TV
Choose one of the following TV connections, depending
on the capabilities of your equipment.
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All video signals are available from all video out-
puts. That means that whichever TV connection you
use, it will work with all input sources, including VHS out
of the Component/Progressive Video Output.
RF Coaxial Connection
Connect the RF OUT (TO TV) jack on the DVD
Recorder+VCR to the antenna in jack on your TV using
the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable (R). If you use this
connection, tune your TV to the DVD Recorder+VCR’s
RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).
How to set the DVD Recorder+VCR’s RF output
channel
Turn off the DVD Recorder+VCR, then
press and hold
CH (v/V) on the front panel for about five
seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or
CH 04). “RF-03” or “RF-04” appears on the front panel
display.
Audio/Video Connection
11
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD
Recorder+VCR to the video in jack on your TV using
the supplied video cable (V).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right audio in
jacks on your TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
S-Video Connection
11
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD
Recorder+VCR to the S-Video in jack on your TV
using an S-Video cable (S).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right audio in
jacks on your TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
Component Video Connection
11
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to
the corresponding in jacks on your TV using a Y Pb
Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right audio in
jacks on your TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
Progressive Scan Connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the DVD
Recorder+VCR’s Progressive Scan output for the
highest video resolution possible.
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan for-
mat, the picture will appear scrambled.
11
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to
the corresponding in jacks on your TV using an
optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right audio in
jacks on your TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
otes
–Be sure to set the Progressive Scan option to “ON” in
the General settings menu; see page 20.
–Progressive Scan does not work with the RF,
Audio/Video or S-Video connections.
ANTENNA
INPUT
L
R
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT
R
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR
S AV C

Connections (Continued)
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Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/
Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the
DVD Recorder+VCR to the left and right audio in jacks
on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the
supplied audio cables (A).
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/
Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel
decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
11
Connect one of the DVD Recorder+VCR’s DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL Oor COAXIAL X) to
the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an
optional digital (optical Oor coaxial X) audio cable.
22
You will need to activate the DVD Recorder+VCR’s
digital output; see “AUDIO Settings” on page 21.
Digital Multi-Channel Sound
Adigital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
audio/video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your DVD Recorder+VCR
(MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver
manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output
will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is
selected.
otes
–
If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will
produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
–5.1 channel digital surround sound via the digital con-
nection can only be obtained if your receiver is
equipped with a digital multi-channel decoder.
–To see the audio format of the current DVD on the on-
screen display, press AUDIO.
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The DVD Recorder+VCR does not perform internal (2-
channel) decoding of DTS sound tracks. To enjoy DTS
multi-channel surround, you must connect the DVD
Recorder+VCR to a DTS compatible receiver via one of
the DVD Recorder+VCR’s digital audio outputs.
Amplifier (Receiver)
Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR
A XO
R
L
AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL

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Connecting Optional Equipment
Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the DVD
Recorder+VCR to the audio/video out jacks on your
external component, using optional audio/video cables.
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If you use the S-VIDEO jack on the front panel, there
will be no signal output from the front panel VIDEO jack.
Connecting a Digital Camcorder
Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to con-
nect a DV digital camcorder, video deck or DVD-R/RW
recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW
discs to DVD-R/RW.
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out
jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel
DV IN jack of the DVD Recorder+VCR.
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This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS
video decks.
Connections (Continued)
DV Digital Camcorder
Front of DVD Recorder+VCR
DV
IN/OUT

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Setup Menu Overview
The DVD Recorder+VCR Setup menu includes system
settings in six categories GENERAL, LANGUAGE,
AUDIO, LOCK, RECORD and DISC. Press SETUP on
the remote control to view the first and second levels of
the Setup menu, and press B to display the third level .
You will see the “B” symbol on the right side of the
menu label whenever additional levels are available.
Setup Menu Navigation
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the desired option.
33
While the desired item is selected, press Bto
move to the second level.
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Use v/ Vto select the second desired option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
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Use v/ Vto select the desired setting then
press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps. Press b or
RETURN (O) at any time to return to the previous
menu.
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Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
GENERAL Settings
Tuning Band
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the GENERAL option.
33
While the GENERAL option is selected, press B
to move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Tuning Band option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
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Use v/ Vto select the tuning band option (TV
or CATV) then press ENTER.
TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive
channels.
CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive chan-
nels.
Auto Channel Set
The DVD Recorder+VCR is equipped with a frequency
synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181
channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF
channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.
Preparation:
Connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to the desired type of
antenna or cable TV system, as shown in “Connecting
Antenna/Cable” on page 14
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the GENERAL option.
33
While the GENERAL option is selected, press B
to move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Auto Channel Set option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
The Start icon is highlighted.
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Press ENTER to begin the channel search.
The tuner will automatically search for all
available channels in your area and place them in
the tuner’s memory.
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After the Auto Channel Set is complete, follow the
instructions at left to make sure the Tuning Band is set
correctly (TV or CATV).
Initial Setup
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
TV
CATV
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Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
11%
Stop
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Channel Add/Delete
This feature allows you to manually add or delete chan-
nels from your channel list.
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Follow steps 1-3 as shown under Auto Channel
Set.
22
Use v/ Vto select the CH. Add/Del option.
33
Press Bto move to the third level.
The Edit icon is highlighted.
44
Press ENTER.
The Channel Edit menu appears.
55
Use v/ Vor 0-9 to select a channel to add or
delete then press B.
The Add or Delete icon is highlighted.
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Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
77
Repeat steps 5-6 to add or delete additional
channels.
88
Press SETUP or RETURN to exit the menu.
Clock (Auto)
The DVD Recorder+VCR gives you two ways to set the
time and date: Auto or Manual. Auto is the default setting
and enables the DVD Recorder+VCR to set the clock
whenever the DVD Recorder+VCR is off or in Standby
mode.
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use v/ Vto select the GENERAL option.
33
While the GENERAL option is selected, press B
to move to the second level.
44
Use v/ Vto select the Clock Set option.
55
Press Bto move to the third level.
66
Use v/ Vto select the Auto option then press
ENTER.
The Auto option is set at the factory. In the Auto option,
the DVD Recorder+VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS
(Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the
clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.
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Use v/ Vto choose your Time Zone.
You can set your local Time Zone manually. When Time
Zone is set to Auto, the DVD Recorder+VCR will use XDS
information to determine the proper setting.
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Use Bto choose the Daylight Saving option.
Use v/ Vto choose Auto, On, or Off.
You can turn Daylight Savings On or Off manually. When
set to Auto, the DVD Recorder+VCR will use XDS infor-
mation to determine the proper setting.
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Press ENTER to confirm your setting, then
press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
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If your local TV station does not send date and time informa-
tion, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock man-
ually.
Clock (Manual)
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Follow steps 1-5 as shown under Clock (Auto).
22
Use v/ Vto select the Manual option then
press ENTER.
33
Enter the necessary information for date and
time.
b/ B(left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous
or next column.
v/ V(up/down): Changes the setting at the current
cursor position.
44
Press ENTER to confirm your setting, then
press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
CONNECTIONS & SETUP
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Initial Setup (Continued)
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting Time Zone
Manual
Auto
Auto
Daylight
Savings
Auto
Prev. Select Close
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
AM
Manual
Auto
Year
Date
Time 12
2004
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OK
Ch. 2 Delete
Add
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Initial Setup (Continued)
TV Aspect Ratio
4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
4:3 Fullscreen: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 Widescreen: Select when a 16:9 widescreen TV
is connected.
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan Video provides the highest picture
quality with reduced flickering.
•If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the DVD
Recorder+VCR to a standard (analog) television, set
Progressive Scan to OFF.
•If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor
that is compatible with a Progressive Scan signal, set
Progressive Scan to ON.
Caution
Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered,
an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan
compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan
to ON in error, you must reset the DVD Recorder+VCR.
First, remove the disc in the DVD Recorder+VCR. Next,
press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before
releasing it. The video output will be restored to the
standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible
on a conventional analog TV or monitor.
Factory Setting
If you wish, you can reset the DVD Recorder+VCR to
its original factory settings. Select “SET” then press
ENTER.
The Initialize menu will appear. Use the b B buttons to
select “Yes” and press ENTER.
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Some options cannot be reset, including Movie Rating,
Password, and Country Code.
LANGUAGE Settings
Display Menu Language
Select a language for the DVD Recorder+VCR Setup
menu and on-screen displays.
Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language
Select your preferred language for Disc Menus, Audio
soundtracks, and Subtitles.
Original: The disc’s default language is selected.
Other: To select another language, select Other then press
ENTER. Use the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to input the corre-
sponding 4-digit number according to the “Language Code
List” on page 59. If you a mistake before pressing ENTER,
press bto move the cursor back and correct it.
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting ON
OFF
Prev. Select Close
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting
4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Fullscreen
16:9 Widescreen
Prev. Select Close
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
Factory Setting SET
Prev. Select Close
No
It initializes the system status.
Proceed?
Yes
Display Menu
Disc Menu
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
English
Prev. Select Close
Display Menu
Disc Menu
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
English
French
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Chinese
Other - - - -
Original
Prev. Select Close