Insignia NS-FSDVDR User manual

DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD Recorder| Graveur de DVD
NS-FSDVDR
User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur
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DVD recorder
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front panel display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting an antenna or cable/satellite box . . . . . 9
Connecting to your TV using component cables (best
picture). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable (better
picture). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to your TV using composite cables (basic
connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting your TV with an RF modulator . . . . . . 11
Connecting the basic audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to an audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to an external source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting basic options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting up the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adding or deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the audio channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Automatically setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Manually setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning Daylight Saving Time on or off . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Displaying status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing DVDs and CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Color television standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Region codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing a DVD or CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing a DVD formatted in Video or VR mode . . . 17
Controlling disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting a chapter, title, or track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Searching on a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using rapid play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the DVD disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the DVD title menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Enlarging the screen image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Creating a playback loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programming a playback list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switching the audio soundtrack or channel . . . . . . 21
Turning surround sound on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Turning the camera angle feature on or off . . . . . . 22
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reducing audio noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting the audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting the disc menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting the Setup menu language . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the screen saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display. 24
Adjusting the PCM audio feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting Dolby Digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using progressive scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting the still mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recording DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Preparing to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Formatting a blank DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Reformatting a DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recording a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using One-Touch recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting up a timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cancelling or correcting a timer program recording 32
Checking a timer recording in progress . . . . . . . . . 32
Stopping a timer recording in progress . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Recording from an external device . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Protecting a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Finalizing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Automatically finalizing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Editing DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Deleting titles (Video mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Deleting titles (VR mode/Original list) . . . . . . . . . . 35
Deleting titles (VR mode/Playlist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Editing title names (Video mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Editing title names (VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adding or deleting chapter marks (Video mode) . . 38
Adding or deleting chapter marks (VR mode) . . . . 39
Protecting titles (VR mode/Original list) . . . . . . . . . 40
Un-protecting a title (VR mode/Original list). . . . . . 40
Dividing a title (VR mode/Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Combining titles (VR mode/Playlist). . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adding titles to the Playlist (VR mode). . . . . . . . . . 42
Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Deleting parts of titles (VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adding thumbnail labels to titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning the cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning the disc lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Testing the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording,timer recording,editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Language codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
90-day limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-FSDVDR
represents the state of the art in DVD recorder
design and is designed for reliable and
trouble-free performance.
Safety information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within your recorder. This label is located on the
back of your recorder.
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1 Read instructions—All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
you use your recorder.
2 Retain instructions—The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3 Heed warnings—All warnings on your
recorder and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow instructions—All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5 Cleaning—Unplug your recorder from the
power 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 possibility of the
loss of an authorization code for a CATV
converter, is not intended to be unplugged by
the user for cleaning or any other purpose,
may exclude the reference to unplugging the
appliance in the cleaning description.
6 Attachments—Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7 Water and moisture—Do not use your
recorder near water, such as near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8 Accessories—Do not place
your recorder on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. Your recorder may fall,
causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to
your recorder. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with your recorder. Any
mounting of your recorder should follow the
manufacturer’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 your recorder and cart
combination to overturn.
9Ventilation—Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operation of your recorder, and to
protect it from overheating. These openings
must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing
your recorder on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. Your recorder should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
10 Power sources—Your recorder 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
power company.
11 Grounding or polarization—Your recorder
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, contact
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. Pay particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying your recorder.
Warning
Your recorder employs a laser. Only a qualified
service person should remove the cover or
attempt to service this device, due to possible eye
injury.
Warning
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open
and interlock defeated. Do not stare into beam.
Caution
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NoteThe laser is located inside, near the deck
mechanism.
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not plug the
power adapter into an extension cord, receptacle,
or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose your recorder to rain or moisture.
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13 Outdoor antenna grounding—If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to your
recorder, make sure that the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70,
provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of the
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
14 Lightning—For added protection for your
recorder during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the power
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to your
recorder 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 lights
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 because contact with
them might be fatal.
16 Overloading—Do not overload power
outlets and extension cords, because this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17 Object and liquid entry—Never push
objects of any kind into your recorder through
any openings, because 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 your
recorder.
18 Servicing—Do not attempt to service your
recorder yourself, because 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 your
recorder from the power outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into your recorder.
• If your recorder has been exposed to rain
or water.
• If your recorder does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions,
because an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore your recorder to its
normal operation.
• If your recorder has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
• When your recorder exhibits a distinct
change in performance which indicates a
need for service.
20 Replacement parts—When replacement
parts are required, make sure that the service
technician has used replacement 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 your recorder, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that your recorder is in proper
operating condition.
22 Heat—Your recorder should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
23 Do not place your recorder on furniture that is
capapble of being tilted by a child or an adult
leaning, pulling, standing, or climbing on it. If
your recorder falls, it can cause serious injury
or even death.
Recycling
Your recorder’s packaging materials are
recyclable and can be reused. Dispose of
any materials in accordance with your
local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or
incinerated, but should disposed of in
accordance with your local regulations
concerning chemical wastes. You can dispose of
used batteries at a collection point for used up
batteries or special waste. Contact your local
authorities for details.
Model and serial numbers
Your recorder’s model and serial numbers are
on the back of your recorder. Record these
numbers and retain them for future reference.
1 Electric service equipment
2 Power service grounding electrode
system
3 Ground clamps
4 Grounding conductors
5 Antenna discharge unit
6 Grounding clamp
7 Antenna lead-in wire
6
7
5
2
1
3
4
Model No.
Serial No.
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Installation location
For safety and optimum performance of your
recorder:
• Install your recorder in a horizontal and
stable position.
• Do not place anything directly on top of your
recorder.
• Do not place your recorder directly on top of
the TV.
• Shield your recorder 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 your recorder.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or
strong magnetic fields.
Condensation
Condensation may occur inside your recorder
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm
place, after heating a cold room, or under
conditions of high humidity. Do not use your
recorder for at least 2 hours until its inside gets
dry.
Copyright technology
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public
performance, and lending of discs are
prohibited.
Your recorder incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual 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.
Progressive scan output
Not all high definition television sets are fully
compatible with your recorder and may cause
artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of
picture problems with 525 progressive scan
output, we recommend that you switch the
connection to the “standard definition” output. If
there are questions regarding your TV set’s
compatibility with this 525p recorder, please
contact our customer service center.
Features
Recording
DVD formats—Record to DVD-R (writable
once) and DVD-RW (rewritable) media.
Programmed recording—Schedule as many
as eight programs, including daily or weekly
sessions, up to a month in advance.
One-touch timed recording—Press a single
button repeatedly to increase recording time
from 30 minutes up to 8 hours.
Automatic chapter markers and title
menus—Chapter markers are created
automatically, before recording even begins.
Create title menus automatically when the DVD
is finalized in Video mode (after recording is
finished).
Automatic playlist making—(VR mode) Create
a temporary playlist from an original title that you
can edit as needed. The original title is not
changed.
Automatic finalizing (Video mode)—Finalize
the discs after all programmed recordings are
complete or when the DVD is full.
Left channel stereo recording—Record the
sound of the left channel monaural input as left
and right channels automatically (for LINE 2
input only).
Playback on standard DVD players—Discs
recorded in Video mode can be played on
regular DVD players, including computer DVD
drives compatible with DVD-Video playback.
(You will first need to finalize the discs recorded
in Video mode in order to play them in other
DVD players).
Editing
Custom titles—Delete, rename, combine, or
split titles.
Custom playlist—Use the original playlist or
edit the titles however you want.
Custom chapter markers—Set or clear chapter
markers at any place you want.
Custom thumbnails—Select any frame as a
scene’s thumbnail in the title list.
Title protection—Prevents the editing or
erasing of titles.
Playback
Theater-like surround sound—Connect to a
Dolby Digital-compatible amplifier or decoder,
and you can experience superb surround sound
(from supported video discs).
Quick search—Find any point within a movie.
You can search by title, chapter, or time.
Warning
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting
it from an AC power outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
If, by accident, water is spilled on your recorder,
unplug the power cord immediately and take your
recorder to an authorized service technician.
NoteDVD-Video format (Video mode) is a new format
for recording on DVD-RWs and DVD-Rs that was
approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of
this format is optional for manufacturers of DVD
playback devices and there are DVD-Video
players, DVD-ROM drives, and other DVD
playback devices that do not play DVD-RWs or
DVR-Rs recorded in the DVD-Video format.
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Custom play order—Play titles and chapters in
the order on the original DVD, or create your
own custom playlist.
Virtual surround system—Enjoy surround
sound-like audio through a two-channel stereo
system.
Others
Progressive scan system—Unlike
conventional interlaced scanning, the
progressive scan system provides less flickering
and images in higher resolution than that of
traditional TV signals.
Accessories
• Remote control with two AA batteries
• RF cable
• Audio/video cables
•UserGuide
• Quick Start guide
Front
Back
# Component Description
1 Disc tray Place a disc (label side up) in
this tray to play back or
record.
2 Display Displays status information.
For more information, see
“Front panel display” on
page 6.
3OPEN/CLOSE button Press to open or close the
disc tray. You can also press
this button to turn on your
recorder.
4CHANNEL /
CHANNEL buttons
Press to go to the previous
or next channel.
5REV button In playback mode, press to
skip to the previous chapter
or track. Press and hold for
1.5 seconds to fast reverse.
In pause mode, press to go
backward one frame at a
time. Press and hold for 1.5
seconds to play backward
slowly.
6FWD button In playback mode, press to
skip to the next chapter or
track. Press and hold for 1.5
seconds to fast forward.
In pause mode, press to go
forward one frame at a time.
Press and hold for 1.5
seconds to play forward
slowly.
7STOP button Press to stop playback or
recording.
REC/OTRRECSPEED
OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL REV FWD STOP P LAY POWER
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
LR
8 PLAY button Press to start or resume
playback. You can also press
this button to turn on your
recorder.
9 POWER button Press to turn your recorder
on or off.
If you have a timer program
scheduled, press to put your
recorder in standby mode.
10 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the
remote control. Do not
block.
11 REC SPEED button Press to select the recording
speed.
12 REC/OTR button Press to start recording.
Press repeatedly to start a
One-Touch Timer recording.
For more information, see
“Using One-Touch
recording” on page 31.
13 S-VIDEO (LINE2) input
jack Connect an S-Video device to this jack.
14 VIDEO (LINE2) input jack Connect the video on an
external device to this jack
with a standard A/V cable.
15 AUDIO L/R (LINE2) input
jacks Connect the audio on an external device to these
jacks with a standard A/V
cable.
Caution
Do not touch the pins inside the jacks.
Electrostatic discharge (static electricity) may
permanently damage your recorder.
NoteYour recorder does not have an RF modulator. If
your TV does not have A/V, S-Video, or
component jacks, see “Connecting your TV with
an RF modulator” on page 11.
# Component Description
1 ANTENNA IN jack Connect an outside antenna
or cable TV to this jack.
2 VIDEO IN (L1) jack Connect the video on an
external device to this jack
with a standard A/V cable.
3 VIDEO OUT jack Connect a TV or other video
device to this jack.
4 Power cord Plug this cord into a power
outlet.
5 ANTENNA OUT jack Connect your TV to this jack.
# Component Description
ANTENNA
AUDIOIN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIOOUT
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
R
DIGITALAUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
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Front panel display
The front panel display also displays messages
to indicate the following status information:
6 AUDIO IN (L1) jacks Connect the audio on an
external device to these
jacks with a standard A/V
cable.
7 S-VIDEO IN (L1) jack Connect an S-Video device
to this jack.
8 S-VIDEO OUT jack Connect a TV, A/V receiver,
or another device to this
jack.
9 COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks Connect a TV to these jacks with a component video
cable.
10 AUDIO OUT jacks Connect the audio on an
external device to these
jacks with a standard A/V
cable.
11 COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT jack Connect a Dolby Digital decoder or digital sound
system to this jack.
# Indicator Description
1Disctype CD—Appears when an audio
CD is in the disc tray.
DVD—Appears when a DVD
is in the disc tray.
DVD R—Appears when a
DVD-R is in the disc tray.
DVD RW—Appears when a
DVD-RW is in the disc tray.
2 Current status —Appears when playback
is paused.
—Appears when a disc is
playing.
3 Timer recorder —Appears when a timer
program recording is in
progress. Flashes when all
timer program recordings
have been completed or
when a program cannot be
recorded for some reason.
4 Recording REC—Appears when a
recording is in progress.
5 PM Appears when the clock is
displayed after 12:00 noon.
6Repeatmode REPEAT—Appears when
your recorder is in repeat
mode.
# Component Description
7 Time Displays status informtion.
For example:
• When no disc is in
the disc tray, displays
the channel number.
• When a recordable
disc is in the disc
tray, displays the
remaining recordable
time.
• When a disc is
recording, displays
the elapsed recording
time.
•WhenanOTRis
occuring, displays
the remaining
recording time.
• When your recorder
is in standby mode or
menu mode, displays
the current time.
8Chaptermark C—Appears when indicating
a chapter number.
9 Recording speed Indicates the current
recording speed.
10 P.SCAN Appears when progress scan
is turned on.
11 Title or track mark T—Appears when indicating
a title or track number.
Appears when
your recorder is
turned on.
Appears when
your recorder is
turned off.
Appears when the
disc tray is open.
Appears when the
disc tray is
closing.
Appears when
your recorder is
reading a disc.
Appears when
your recorder is
writing to disc.
# Indicator Description
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Remote control
# Button Description
1 POWER Press to turn your recorder on or
off.
If you have a timer program
recording scheduled, press to put
your recorder in standby mode.
2 ZOOM During playback, press to enlarge
the image on the screen.
3 Number buttons Press to select channel numbers.
During disc playback, press to
select a title, chapter, or track.
In the Setup menu, press to enter
values for settings or the parental
control password.
4 DISPLAY Press to open or close the
on-screen menu.
5 TOP MENU Press to open the DVD Title
menu.
6 MENU/LIST Press to open the Disc menu.
In VR mode, press to toggle
between the Original list and the
Playlist.
7 Press to select items or settings.
8REV In playback mode, press to fast
reverse.
In pause mode, press to play
backward slowly.
9 REC SPEED Press to select the recording
speed.
POWER
ZOOM
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC SPEED
REC/OTR
PAU SESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
REPEAT
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
FWD
REV
CLEAR
123
456
789
SPAC E
0
ENTER
CH
RETURN
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRSTUV WXYZ
STOP
x1.3/0.8
10 ×1.3/0.8 In playback mode, press to play
back in a slightly faster or slower
speed while playing the audio
normally. This feature is only
available if the disc was recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For more
information, see “Using rapid
play” on page 18.
11 REC/OTR Press to start recording. Press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch
Timer recording. For more
information, see “Using
One-Touch recording” on
page 31.
12 SKIP In playback mode, press to skip
to the previous chapter or track.
In pause mode, press to go
backward on a DVD one frame at
a time.
13 PAUSE Press to pause playback or
recording. Press PLAY to
resume playback or recording.
14 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open or close the disc
tray. You can also press this
button to turn on your recorder.
15 TIMER PROG. Press to open the Timer
Programming list.
16 CH Press to go to the next channel in
the channel list.
17 CH Press to go to the previous
channel in the channel list.
18 REPEAT Press to open the Repeat menu.
From this menu you can repeat a
DVD title, DVD chapter, an entire
disc, or create a playback loop.
19 SETUP Press to open the one-screen
menu system.
In DVD playback mode, press for
more than three seconds to
switch the progressive scan mode
to the interlaced mode.
Note: To use progressive scan,
you must connect the TV using
the component jacks. If the TV
does not have component jacks,
connect the TV using the A/V
jacks, and switch to interlaced
mode.
20 CLEAR Press to:
• Clear the password fields
after you enter a password
• Cancel CD programming
• Clear a selected marker
number in the marker
setup mode
• Delete a program entered
in the Timer Programming
list
21 ENTER Press to confirm actions or select
menu items.
22 RETURN Press to go to the previous menu.
23 FWD In playback mode, press to fast
forward.
In pause mode, press to play
forward slowly.
24 PLAY Press to start or resume
playback. You can also press this
button to turn on your recorder.
# Button Description
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Setting up your recorder
Installing remote control batteries
To install remote control batteries:
1Open the battery compartment cover.
2Insert two AA batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure that you match the
+ and – symbols on the batteries with the +
and – symbols inside the battery
compartment.
3Close the battery compartment cover.
Using the remote control
• Make sure that there is no obstacle between
the remote control and the remote control
sensor on the front of your recorder.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if
strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining
on the remote sensor of your recorder.
• Remote control for different devices can
interfere with each other. Avoid using a
remote control for another device too close to
your recorder.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a
decrease in the operating range of the
remote control.
• The maximum operable ranges from the unit
are:
• Line of sight: About 23 feet (7 m)
• Either side of the center: About 16 feet
(5 m) within 30°
• Above: About16 feet (5 m) within 15°
• Below: About 10 feet (3 m) within 30°
25 SKIP In playback mode, press to skip
to the next chapter or track.
In pause mode, press to go
forward on a DVD one frame at a
time.
26 CM SKIP During playback, press to skip
forward 30 seconds. Each time
you press this button, the skip
interval increases by 30 seconds.
You can skip forward as much as
180 seconds (6 button presses).
27 STOP Press to stop playback or
recording.
# Button Description
Notes
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.
Although they may look similar, different
batteries may have different voltages.
• Make sure that the + and – symbols on the
batteries match the + and – symbols in the
battery compartment.
• Remove batteries if you do not plan to use the
remote for a month or more.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
hazardous waste regulations in your area.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn, or
disassemble batteries. Batteries contain acid
which can cause a rash or burn.
REC/OTR
RECSPEED
OPEN/CLOSECHANNELR
EVFWDSTOPPLAYPOWER
S-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIO
LR
POWER
DISPLAY
RECSPEEDCLEAR
CMSKIP
SKIP
REC
PAUSE
P
ENTER
REC
MONITOR
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
PROG.
MENU
PLAYLIS
TOPMENU/
ORIGINAL
SPACE
123
456
789
0
FWD
STOP
PLAY
REV
CH
.@/:ABCDEF
GHIJKLMNO
PQRSTUVWXYZ
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Connecting an antenna or cable/satellite
box
To connect an antenna through your
recorder to your TV:
1Disconnect the 75 ohm antenna cable from
the back of your TV.
2Connect the 75 ohm antenna cable from the
antenna wall outlet to the ANTENNA IN jack
on your recorder.
3Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on your
recorder to the ANT IN jack on your TV using
a 75 ohm RF cable.
To connect a cable or satellite box through
your recorder to your TV:
1Disconnect the 75 ohm cable connected to
the cable or satellite box from the back on
your TV.
2Connect the 75 ohm cable from the cable or
satellite box to the ANTENNA IN jack on your
recorder.
3Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on your
recorder to the ANT IN jack on your TV using
a 75 ohm RF cable.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for correct grounding and
in particular, specifies that the cable ground must
be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
ANTENNA
AUDIO I N
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO O UT
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P R /C R
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
A
U
DI
O
IN
VIDEO IN
V
I
D
L
R
A
U
DIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
V
I
D
(
L1
)
IN
O
UT
OU
T
S
-VIDE
O
COMPONEN
T
V
IDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
R
D
I
GI
T
AL
T
T
A
U
DI
O
OU
TP
UT
P
C
M
/
BIT
S
TREA
M
C
O
AXIA
L
Cable or antenna
Antenna wall outlet
75 ohm RF cable
Back of recorder
Notes
• You can record an unscrambled channel by
selecting the channel on the cable box or
satellite box. Make sure that the cable box or
satellite box is turned on.
• You cannot record one channel while watching
another channel.
ANTENNA
(L1)
OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
R
ANTENNA
(L1)
O
U
T
A
UDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
IN
D
I
GI
T
AL
T
T
A
U
DI
O
O
UTPUT
PC
M
/
BIT
S
TREAM
C
O
AXIA
L
A
U
DI
O
O
U
T
VIDEO OUT
V
I
D
O
U
T
S-VIDE
O
COMPONEN
T
V
IDE
O
OU
TP
UT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
Cable or satellite box
Antenna wall outlet
75 ohm RF cables
Back of recorder
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P R /C R
R
A
UDIO I
N
VIDEO IN
L
R
IN
D
I
GI
T
AL
T
T
A
U
DI
O
OU
TP
U
T
PC
M
/
BIT
S
TREAM
C
O
AXIAL
A
U
DIO OU
T
VIDEO OUT
V
I
D
OU
T
S
-VIDE
O
CO
MP
O
NEN
T
V
IDE
O
OU
TP
UT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
R
ANTENNA
(L1)
IN
OUT
75 ohm RF
cable
Back of recorder
Back of TV
Connecting your recorder to your TV
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Connecting to your TV using component
cables (best picture)
To connect your recorder to your TV using
component video cables:
• Connect component video cables (not
provided) from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) on your
recorder to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN
jacks (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) on the back of your
TV.
Connecting to your TV using an S-Video
cable (better picture)
To connect your recorder to your TV using
an S-Video cable:
• Connect an S-Video cable (not provided)
from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on your recorder
to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of your
TV.
Connecting to your TV using composite
cables (basic connection)
To connect your recorder to your TV using a
composite video cable:
• Connect the composite video cable (yellow
connectors - provided) from the VIDEO OUT
jack on your recorder to the VIDEO IN jack
on the back of your TV.
NoteThe method you use to connect your TV depends
on the type of jacks your TV has.
NoteThe method you use to connect your TV depends
on the type of jacks your TV has.
ANTENNA
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
A
U
DI
O
OU
T
VIDEO OUT
V
I
D
L
R
D
I
G
I
T
AL
T
T
A
U
DI
O
OU
TP
UT
PC
M
/
BIT
S
TREA
M
C
O
AXIAL
ANTENNA
A
U
DI
O
IN
VIDEO IN
V
I
D
L
R
IN
IN
O
U
T
OUT
S
-VIDE
O
P
B/CB
Y
P
R/CR
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Component video
cables
Back of recorder
Back of TV
ANTENNA
AUDIO I N
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA
A
U
DI
O
IN
VIDEO IN
V
I
D
L
R
A
U
DI
O
OU
T
VIDEO OUT
V
I
D
(L1)
I
N
I
N
O
U
T
S
-VIDE
O
CO
MP
O
NEN
T
VIDE
O
OU
TP
UT
L
Y
P
B
/
C
B
P
R
/C
R
R
D
I
G
I
T
AL
T
T
A
U
DI
O
OU
TP
U
T
P
C
M
/
BIT
S
TREA
M
C
O
AXIAL
S-Video cable
Back of recorder
Back of TV
NoteThe method you use to connect your TV depends
on the type of jacks your TV has.
ANTENNA
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO INVIDEO
ANTENNA
A
U
DI
O
IN
VIDEO IN
V
I
D
L
R
(
L1)
IN
I
N
OU
T
O
U
T
S
-VIDE
O
CO
MP
O
NEN
T
VIDE
O
OU
TP
UT
Y
P
B
/
C
B
P
R
/C
R
D
I
G
I
T
AL
T
T
A
U
DI
O
OU
TP
UT
PC
M
/
BIT
S
TREA
M
C
O
AXIAL
A
U
DI
O
I
N
Composite video cable
Back of recorder
Back of TV
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Connecting your TV with an RF modulator
If your TV does not have A/V, S-Video, or
component jacks, you can connect your TV
using an RF modulator (not supplied). Your
recorder does not have a built-in RF modulator.
To connect your recorder to your TV using
an RF modulator:
1Disconnect the 75 ohm antenna cable from
the back of your TV.
2Connect the 75 ohm antenna cable from the
antenna wall outlet to the ANTENNA IN jack
on your recorder. If the antenna input jack of
your TV is already being used, disconnect
the RF cable from your TV.
3Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on your
recorder to the RF modulator (usually
marked ANT IN) using a 75 ohm RF cable.
4Connect the RF modulator to your TV using
another 75 ohm RF cable.
5Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on
your recorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks of your RF modulator using
Audio/Video cables.
6Set the RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to
either 3or 4, whichever TV channel is least
used in your area. If the RF modulator has a
modulator/antenna switch, set it according to
the RF modulator’s manual.
7Turn on your TV and switch it to the same
channel as you set on the RF modulator
(3 or 4).
For more details, follow the instructions supplied
with the RF modulator.
Connecting the basic audio
To connect the audio signal from your
recorder to your TV:
• Connect audio cables (provided) from the
AUDIO OUT jacks (left-white and right-red)
on your recorder to the AUDIO IN jacks on
the back of your TV.
Connecting to an audio system
You can connect your recorder to a standard
stereo system or to a Dolby Digital decoder, MD
deck, or DAT deck. All devices should be turned
off when you change connections.
To connect the audio signal from your
recorder to an audio system:
• Connect audio cables (provided) from the
AUDIO OUT jacks (left-white and right-red)
on your recorder to the AUDIO IN jacks on
the back of your stereo system.
- OR -
NoteThis connection provides the poorest picture
quality of the connections shown in this guide. If
your TV has A/V input jacks, see “Connecting to
your TV using composite cables (basic
connection)” on page 10.
NoteThe method you use to connect your TV depends
on the type of jacks your TV has.
TO TV NIOEDIVLENNAHC AUDIO IN
RL34
ANT IN AC 120V
ANTENNA
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
R
or
RF modulator
(not provided)
Back of recorder
Back of TV
Antenna wall outlet
Cable or antenna Audio/Video
cables (provided)
Antenna cable
RF cable
Video cable Audio cable
RF cable
Notes
• Playing a DVD using incorrect settings can
generate noise distortion and can also damage
the speakers.
• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital
Multi-channel surround format cannot be
recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT
deck.
R L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
D
IGI
T
AL
T
T
A
UDIO OUTPU
T
P
CM / BITSTREA
M
C
O
AXIAL
ANTENNA
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
R
A
NTENNA
A
U
DI
O
IN
VIDEO IN
V
I
D
L
R
VIDEO OUT
V
I
D
(
L1)
IN
I
N
OU
T
O
U
T
S
-VIDE
O
CO
MP
O
NEN
T
VIDE
O
OU
TP
UT
Y
P
B
/
C
B
P
R
/C
R
Audio cables
(L/R)
Back of recorder
Back of TV
IN
ANTENNA
(L1)
OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
Y
P
B
/C
B
P R /C R
R
I
N
ANTENNA
(L1)
OUT
A
U
DIO I
N
VIDEO IN
L
R
I
N
VIDEO OUT
V
I
D
OU
T
S
-VIDEO
C
OMPONENT
VIDE
O
OU
TP
U
T
Y
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/
C
R
DI
G
I
T
AL
T
T
A
UDI
O
O
UTPU
T
P
C
M
/
BIT
S
TREA
M
C
O
A
XIAL
Audio cables
(L/R)
Back of recorder
Stereo system
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• Connect an audio coaxial digital cable (not
provided) from the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT jack on your recorder to the
DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the back of your
digital audio device, such as a Dolby Digital
decoder, MD deck, or DAT deck.
See “Adjusting Dolby Digital audio” on page 25.
Connecting to an external source
You can connect an external source to your
recorder by using either the LINE2 (Front) or
LINE1 (Rear) input jacks.
When connecting an external source to the
monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack
of LINE2 (Front).
Use commercially available S-Video or video
cable and an audio cable for this connection.
To connect an external source to the front
jacks on your recorder:
1Connect a video cable or S-Video cable (not
both) from the OUTPUT jacks on the external
source (such as a VCR or camcorder) to the
appropriate INPUT jack on the front of your
recorder.
2Connect audio cables (L/R) from the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the external source to the
AUDIO IN jacks on the front of your recorder.
3Select the correct video source by pressing
002 (Line2/front jacks) on the remote control.
To connect an external source to the rear
jacks on your recorder:
1Connect a video cable or S-Video cable (not
both) from the OUTPUT jacks on the external
source (such as a VCR or camcorder) to the
appropriate INPUT jack on the back of your
recorder.
2Connect audio cables (L/R) from the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the external source to the
AUDIO IN jacks on the back of your recorder.
3Select the correct video source by pressing
001 (Line1/back jacks) on the remote control.
Selecting basic options
Setting up the first time
The first time you turn on your recorder, you are
prompted to select initial settings.
To set up the first time:
1Make sure that your recorder is connected to
a TV and that the power cord is plugged into
a power outlet.
2Press POWER to turn on your recorder.
3Turn on the TV, then select the TV input
source for the jacks your recorder is
connected to.
The following table lists some of the more
common TV brands and their input sources.
For more information, see the guide that
came with the TV.
TV video input sources
Connection Setting
PCM Dolby Digital
If the device is connected to the
component jacks and is compatible
with Dolby Digital.
- Stream
If the device is not connected to the
component jacks or is not
compatible with Dolby Digital.
-PCM
For an MD or DAT deck. - PCM
IN
ANTENNA
(L1)
OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
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IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
L
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Audio coaxial
digital cable
Back of recorder
Digital audio device
REC/OTRRECSPEED
OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL REV FWD STOP PLAY POWER
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
LR
VIDEOS- VIDEO AUDIO
RL
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
LR
Audio cables (L/R)
Front of recorder
External source
Video or
S-Video
cables
Brand Input source
Admiral AUX
Curtis Mathis LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
GE INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
Hitachi INPUT, AUX
JVC VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3
Kenwood AUX
LXI-Series 00
Magnavox AUX CHANNEL
OUTPUT
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
LR
AUDIOIN
VIDEO IN
L
R
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
IN
DIGITALAUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
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IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
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Audio
cables
(L/R)
Back of recorder
External source
Video or S-Video
cables
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When you have selected the correct input
source, the Initial Setting screen opens.
4Press or to select the on-screen menu
language, then press ENTER. You can select
English, Français, or Español.
5Press ENTER. Your recorder starts
searching for channels available in your area.
Your recorder stores the channel information
in the channel list. When the search is
complete, the
Clock Setting screen opens.
6Press ENTER, then go to Step 3 in “Manually
setting the clock” on page 14 and complete
the rest of the task to set the clock.
Scanning for channels
When you turn on your recorder for the first time,
it automatically scans for channels available in
your area. Your recorder stores the channel
information in the channel list.
When you press CHANNEL or CHANNEL
(on the front of your recorder) or CH or CH
(on the remote control), your recorder goes to
the next higher or lower channel in the channel
list. Your recorder skips channels that do not
have a signal.
You do not need to scan for channels unless:
• You change the type of TV connection. For
example, you change from an outside
antenna to cable TV.
• More channels become available.
• You move your recorder to a new viewing
area.
To scan for channels:
1Press SETUP. The
Setup menu opens.
2Press or to select Channel, then press
ENTER. The
Channel menu opens.
3Press or to select Auto Preset, then
press ENTER. Your recorder starts scanning
for channels in your area.
4When the scan is complete, press SETUP to
close the menu.
To stop the scan before it is complete, press
RETURN or SETUP.
Adding or deleting channels
You can add channels that were skipped
because of a weak signals to the channel list, or
you can delete channels you do not want from
the channel list.
To add or delete channels:
1Press SETUP. The
Setup menu opens.
2Press or to select Channel, then press
ENTER. The
Channel menu opens.
3Press or to select Manual Preset, then
press ENTER. The
Manual Preset screen
opens.
4Press CH or CH to select a channel in the
channel list, or press or to select a
channel that is not in the channel list.
5Press or to select Add or Delete, then
press ENTER.
6Press SETUP to close the menu.
Panasonic TV/VIDEO
RCA INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
Samsung TV/VIDEO
Sanyo VIDEO
Sharp 00
Sony VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3
Toshiba TV/GAME
Zenith 00
Brand Input source
Initial Setting
Français
Español
English
Initial Setting
Clock Setting
NoteIf you stop the scan before it is complete,
channels that have not been scanned are not
stored in the channel list.
Setup
Playback
Display
Recording
Clock
Channel
Disc
Required Setting
Manual Preset
CH 2
Add
Delete
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Changing channels
To change channels:
• Press CHANNEL or CHANNEL (on the
front of your recorder) or CH or CH (on
the remote control) to go to the next or
previous channel in the channel list.
• Press the number buttons for the channel
number. If you want a one-digit channel
number, you must press 0, then press the
number. For example, to select channel 5,
press 0, then press 5.
If you want a two-digit or three-digit channel
number, press the numbers for the channel.
For example, to select channel 21, press 2,
then press 1. If you want channel 117, press
1, press 1, then press 7.
Setting the audio channel
You can select the audio channel for the audio
output from the TV. Stereo is the default setting.
To set the audio channel:
1Press SETUP. The
Setup menu opens.
2Press or to select Required Setting,
then press ENTER. The
Required Setting
menu opens.
3Press or to select TV Audio Select,
then press ENTER. The
TV Audio Select
screen opens.
4Press or to select Stereo or SAP, then
press ENTER. Stereo outputs the main
audio. SAP outputs the secondary audio
program, if available.
Automatically setting the clock
When you turn on your recorder for the first time,
it automatically prompts you to set the clock.
You do not need to set the clock unless you
move your recorder to a different time zone.
To automatically set the clock:
1Make sure that your TV is connected to an
antenna, direct cable TV, cable box, or
satellite box.
2If you are using a cable box or satellite box,
tune the box to the local PBS channel.
3Press SETUP. The
Setup menu opens.
4Press or to select Auto Clock Setting,
then press ENTER. The
Auto Clock Setting
screen opens.
5If you do not know the channel number for
your local PBS station, press or to select
Auto, then press ENTER.
Or, if you know your local PBS channel
number, press or to select Manual,
press ENTER, press the number buttons or
or to enter the PBS channel number,
then press ENTER.
6Press SETUP to close the menu.
7Press POWER to turn off your recorder, and
leave it off for several minutes. Your recorder
can only set the time automatically when it is
off. Searching for the time setting may take
several minutes.
8Press POWER to turn on your recorder.
The clock is set automatically based on time
information from your local PBS station. If the
time setting is incorrect, see “Manually
setting the clock” on page 14.
Manually setting the clock
If the displayed time is incorrect, you need to
manually set the clock.
To manually set the clock:
1Press SETUP. The
Setup menu opens.
2Press or to select Clock, then press
ENTER.
NoteIf you select SAP, then record a program that has
a secondary audio program, your recorder only
records the secondary audio program.
Select Video
TV Aspect
TV Audio Select
Required Setting
4:3Letter Box
Stereo
TV Audio Select
SAP
Stereo
NoteIf you set the clock manually, the setting will be
lost if power fails or you unplug your recorder for
more than 30 seconds.
Auto Clock Setting
OFF
Manual
Auto
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3Press or to select Clock Setting, then
press ENTER. The
Clock Setting screen
opens.
4Press ENTER. The default date and time
appears.
5Press or to select the month, day, or
year. Press or to move from field to field.
6Press or to select the hour, minutes, and
AM or PM. Press or to move from field
to field.
7Press ENTER.
8Press SETUP to close the menu.
Turning Daylight Saving Time on or off
When the Daylight Saving Time option is turned
on, your recorder automatically moves the clock
forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on the second
Sunday in March and moves the clock backward
one hour at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday in
November.
The default setting is ON.
To turn Daylight Saving Time on or off:
1Press SETUP. The
Setup menu opens.
2Press or to select Clock, then press
ENTER. The
Clock menu opens.
3Press or to select Daylight Saving
Time, then press ENTER. The
Daylight
Saving Time
screen opens.
4Press or to select ON or OFF, then
Press ENTER.
5Press SETUP to close the menu.
Selecting the TV aspect ratio
To select the TV aspect ratio:
1Press SETUP. The
Setup menu opens.
2Press or to select Required Setting,
then press ENTER. The
Required Setting
menu opens.
3Press or to select TV Aspect, then
press ENTER. The
TV Aspect screen opens.
4Press or to select the aspect ratio, then
press ENTER. You can select:
•4:3 Letter Box—(Default) If you have a
standard TV and select this setting, the
full image appears on the screen with
black bars on the top and bottom.
•4:3 Pan & Scan–If you have a standard
TV and select this setting, the image fills
the screen with the sides of the image
cropped.
•16:9 Wide—If you have a wide-screen
TV, select this setting.
5Press SETUP to close the menu.
Clock Setting
---- / -- / ---- ( ---- )
-- : -- --
Clock Setting
JAN/ 01 / 2008(TUE)
12: 00 AM
Clock Setting
JAN/ 01 / 2008(TUE)
12: 00 AM
Daylight SavingTime
OFF
ON
TV Aspect
4:3Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide
4:3Letter Box
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Displaying status information
To display status information:
• While a disc is playing, press DISPLAY.
Information about the disc is displayed.
Playing DVDs and CDs
Playable discs
Discs that have the following logos will play on
the this recorder. Other disc types are not
guaranteed to play.
Color television standards
DVDs are recorded in different color television
standards throughout the world. The most
common standard is NTSC (used primarily in the
United States and Canada).
This recorder uses the NTSC system, so DVDs
you play must be recorded in same system. You
cannot play DVDs recorded in other color
system.
Region codes
This recorder has been designed to play only
those DVDs encoded for Region One (1) or ALL.
A DVD labeled for a specific region can only play
on a DVD player configured with the same
region code. You cannot play DVDs that are
labeled for other regions.
Look for the globe symbols on DVD cases (the
number inside the globe refers to the region of
the world). If these region symbols do not
appear on your DVD case, you cannot play the
DVD in this recorder.
Playing a DVD or CD
The following instructions are for playing a
pre-recorded DVD that you buy or an audio CD.
To play a DVD formatted in Video or VR mode,
see “Playing a DVD formatted in Video or VR
mode” on page 17.
To play a DVD or CD:
1Turn on the TV and your recorder.
2On the TV, select the video source that your
recorder is connected to. For a list of
common video sources by TV brand, see “TV
video input sources” on page 12.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
4Insert a DVD into the tray with the label
facing up.
1 Indicates the disc type and format mode.
2 Indicates the channel number.
3 Indicates the title number, chapter number,
and elapsed playing time.
4 Indicates the current active feature. Icons
mean:
—Search
—Audio
—Subtitle
—Angle (except VR mode)
—Repeat
—Marker
—Noise Reduction
—Zoom
—Surround
5 Indicates current disc mode, for example
stop mode.
6 Indicates the recording mode and possible
recording time left.
Disc Logo
DVD-VIDEO
DVD-RW (VIDEO/VR mode)
DVD-R (VIDEO mode)
CD-DA (AUDIO CD)
CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT)
CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT)
MP3 MP3
WMA WMA
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5Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
Your recorder reads the DVD. This may take
a while.
6If the disc does not automatically start
playing, press PLAY .
Playing a DVD formatted in Video or VR
mode
To play a DVD formatted in Video or VR
mode:
1Turn on the TV and your recorder.
2On the TV, select the video source that your
recorder is connected to. For a list of
common video sources by TV brand, see “TV
video input sources” on page 12.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
4Insert a DVD into the tray with the label
facing up.
5Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
Your recorder reads the DVD. This may take
a while.
6Press TOP MENU to open the DVD title
menu.
If the DVD is formatted in Video mode, the
following menu opens:
If the DVD is formatted in VR mode, the
following menu opens:
If the Video mode DVD has been finalized,
the following screen opens:
7Press or to select the title you want
to play, then press ENTER or PLAY .
8If you pressed ENTER in the previous step,
press or to select Play, then press
ENTER.
9To stop playback, press STOP .
10 Make sure that you remove the disc before
you turn off your recorder.
Controlling disc playback
To control disc during playback:
• To pause playback, press PAUSE . Press
PLAY to resume playback.
• To stop playback, then resume playback at
the point where you stopped, press STOP ,
then press PLAY when you are ready to
start playback.
• To stop playback and start playing at the
beginning of the DVD, press STOP twice,
then press PLAY .
• To fast-forward, press FWD . Each time
you press this button, the fast-forward speed
increases from 2× to 20× to 40×. For CDs,
the fast-forward speed is 8×.
• To fast-reverse, press REV . Each time
you press this button, the fast-reverse speed
increases from 5× to 20× to 40×. For CDs,
the fast-reverse speed is 8×.
• To skip commercials, press CM SKIP. Each
time you press this button, the DVD skips
forward 30 seconds. You can skip forward a
maximum of 180 seconds (6 button presses).
• To play forward step by step or frame by
frame, press PAUSE , then press SKIP .
Each time you press SKIP the DVD
advances one step or frame. Press PLAY
to resume normal playback.
• To play backward step by step or frame by
frame, press PAUSE , then press SKIP.
Each time you press SKIP the DVD
reverses one step or frame. Press PLAY to
resume normal playback.
• To play forward slowly, press PAUSE , then
press FWD . Each time your press this
button, the slow-forward speed increase from
1/16× to 1/8× to 1/3×. Press PLAY to
resume normal playback.
Title List
JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP
4 5 6
123
Playlist
JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP
4 5 6
123
NoteIf the DVD is formatted in VR mode, you can press
MENU/LIST to toggle between the list of original
recordings or the playlist of recordings.
Title Menu
1 JAN/22/06 12:55AM CH10
2 JAN/30/06 11:00PM CH8
3FEB/10/06 9:00PM CH10
4 FEB/28/06 11:00AM CH6
5 FEB/28/06 10:00PM CH8
XP
XP
LP
LP
EP
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• To play backward slowly, press PAUSE ,
then press REV . Each time you press
this button, the slow-reverse speed increases
from 1/16× to 1/8× to 1/4×.
• To skip to the next chapter, title, or track,
press SKIP . You can also use the Display
menu to select a chapter, title, or track. For
more information, see “Selecting a chapter,
title, or track” on page 18.
• To skip to the previous chapter, title, or track,
press SKIP . You can also use the Display
menu to select a chapter, title, or track. For
more information, see “Selecting a chapter,
title, or track” on page 18.
Selecting a chapter, title, or track
To select a chapter, title, or track:
1During playback, press DISPLAY. The
Display menu opens.
DVD
Display menu
CD
Display menu
2To select a title or track, press or to
select , then press ENTER. The number
next to is highlighted.
Or, to select a chapter, press or to
select , press ENTER, then press to
select .
3Press or or the number buttons to select
a chapter, title, or track number, then press
ENTER. Your recorder goes to the chapter,
title, or track you selected.
Searching on a disc
To search on a disc:
1During playback, press DISPLAY. The
Display menu opens.
2Press or to select , then press
ENTER.
3Press to move to the number next to . If
time search is not available on the disc,
and the displayed time do not appear.
4Press or or the number buttons to enter
the time you want to search, then press
ENTER.
Using rapid play
If a DVD is recorded in the Dolby Digital format,
you can play the DVD at a slightly faster or
slower than normal speed. During rapid play, the
sound continues to play.
To use rapid play:
1During playback, press ×1.3/0.8. Playback
continues at about 0.8 times the normal
speed.
2Press ×1.3/0.8 again. Playback continues
at about 1.3 times the normal speed.
3Press ×1.3/0.8 again. Playback returns to
normal speed.
Using the DVD disc menu
Some DVDs have a disc menu that lets you
select viewing options, such as subtitle
languages or chapter selection.
To use the DVD disc menu:
1During playback, press MENU/LIST. If the
DVD has a disc menu, the menu opens. If the
DVD does not have a disc menu, appears
on the screen.
2Press , or to select an option, then
press ENTER. Repeat this step, as
necessary, to complete your selection. With
some options you may need to press a
number button to make a selection.
3If the disc menu does not close automatically,
press MENU/LIST.
Using the DVD title menu
Some DVDs have a title menu that lets you
select the title you want to play.
To use the DVD title menu:
1Press TOP MENU. If the DVD has a title
menu, the menu opens. If the DVD does not
have a title menu, appears on the screen.
2Press , or to select an option, then
press ENTER. Repeat this step, as
necessary, to complete your selection. With
some options you may need to press a
number button to make a selection.
3If the disc menu does not close automatically,
press TOP MENU.
NoteDuring CD playback, you can press the number
buttons to select a track without opening the
Display menu.
DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00
Audio CD10:00:00
DVD-Video1 1 0:00:00
NoteTime search is only available in the currently
playing track or title.
NoteYou cannot change the audio language during
rapid play.
Rapid play may not always work for an entire
DVD.
During rapid play, the audio is in PCM format.
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