Insignia NS-1DVDR User manual

User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario
DVD Recorder | Graveur de DVD | Grabadora DVD
NS-1DVDR

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Contents
Important safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting up your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
1-year limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Français. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of this
high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-1DVDR
DVD Recorder represents the state of the art in
DVD recorders and is designed for reliable and
trouble-free performance.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose your recorder to rain or moisture.
Caution:
This product employs a Laser System. To
ensure correct use of this product, read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
reference. Should your recorder require
maintenance, contact qualified service
personnel.
Making adjustments to controls or performing
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous 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:
Your recorder should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on your
recorder.
Caution:
Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation
when open and interlocks defeated. Do not stare
into the beam or view directly with optical
instruments.
Important safeguards
•Read instructions– Read all the safety and
operating instructions before operating your
recorder.
•Retain instructions–Retain the safety and
operating instructions for future reference.
•Follow warnings–Follow all warnings on
your recorder and in the operating
instructions.
•Follow instructions–Follow all operating
and use instructions.
•Cleaning–Unplug your recorderfromthe wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
•Attachments–Do not use attachments not
recommended byyour recorder manufacturer
because they may cause hazards.
•Water and moisture–Do not use your
recorder near water, for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
•Accessories–Do not place your recorder on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. Your recorder may fall, causing serious
injury to someone 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.
If you mount your recorder,
follow the manufacturer's
instructions and use a mounting
accessoryrecommended bythe
manufacturer. Move a recorder
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.
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.
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 appliance.
Caution
Most recorder manufacturers recommend their
recorders be placed upon a dedicated circuit. That
is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
recorder and has no additional outlets or branch
circuits.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall
outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, overloaded
extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged
or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of
these conditions could result in electric shock or
fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
recorder, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of your
recorder, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the
point where the cord exits your recorder.
To disconnect power from the power outlet, pull
out the power cord plug. When installing your
recorder, make sure that the plug is easily
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and cart combination with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause your recorder and cart combination to
overturn.
•Ventilation–Slots and openings in the
cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of
your recorder and to protect it from
overheating. Do not block openings. Do not
place your recorder on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. Your recorder should
never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. Do not place your recorder in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless correct ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
•Power sources–Use only 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 recorder dealer or
local power company. For recorders intended
to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
•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.
•Power-cord protection–Route power-supply
cords so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from your recorder.
•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 wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to your recorder
due to lightning and power-line surges.
•Power lines–An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, do not touch power
lines or circuits because contact with them
might be fatal.
•Overloading–Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords because this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
•Object and liquid entry–Never push objects
of any kind into your recorder through
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.
•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.
•Damage requiring service–Unplug your
recorder from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
• 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 incorrect adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and often
requires 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, this indicates a
need for service.
•Replacement Parts–When replacement
parts are required, make sure that the
service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, injury to persons, or other
hazards.
•Safety Check–Upon completion of any
service or repairs to your recorder, ask the
service technician to perform routine safety
checks to determine that your recorder is in
correct operating condition.
•Heat–Place your recorder away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Introduction
To ensure correct use of your recorder, read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future
reference.
About the symbol
The symbol may appear on your TV display
during operation and indicates that the function
is not permitted by your recorder or specific
media.
Symbols used in this manual
A section whose title has one of the following
symbols are applicable only to those discs
represented by the symbol.
Caution
Batteries should never be thrown away or
incinerated but disposed of in accordance
with your local regulations concerning
chemical wastes.
Warning
To prevent electric shock, match the wide
blade of plug to the wide slot in the power
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All DVDs listed below.
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD-RW with Video recording mode
DVD+RW disc
DVD-R disc
DVD+R disc
DVD-Video disc
Audio CDs
MP3 files
WMA files
JPEG files
Recordable and playable discs Playable discs
Recording times and picture quality
There are four preset recording quality modes:
•XP – The highest quality setting, which
provides about 1 hour of recording time on a
DVD (4.7 GB).
•SP – The default quality, which is sufficient
for most applications and provides about 2
hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7 GB).
•LP – A slightly lower video quality which
provides about 4 hours of recording time on a
DVD disc (4.7 GB).
•EP – The lowest video quality, which provides
about 6 hours of recording time on a DVD
(4.7 GB).
Disc Characteristics
DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable)
• DVD-RWs can be formatted for VR mode
recording or Video mode recording.
• These DVDs can be recorded on repeatedly.
Recordings can be erased, then recorded
again on the same DVD.
VR mode
• Recordings can be extensively edited.
• Playable only on VR mode compatible
players (after finalization).
Video mode
• Playable on regular DVD players (after
finalization).
• Limited editing features.
Recommended—Mitsubishi (4x), Verbatim (4x),
JVC (4x), Victor (4x), Maxell (4x)
DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)
• These DVDs can be recorded only once.
After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot
record on it or edit it.
• DVD-Rs can be only formatted to Video
mode.
• Playable on regular DVD players (after
finalization).
• Limited editing features.
Recommended—Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), That’s (8x,
16x), Sony (16x)
DVD+RW (DVD + ReWritable)
• These DVDs can be recorded on repeatedly.
Recordings can be erased, then recorded
again on the same DVD.
• Playable on DVD+RW compatible players
(automatically finalized).
• The edited contents are playable on
DVD+RW compatible players only after
finalization.
• Recordings can be edited.
Recommended—Mitsubishi (4x), Sony (2.4x),
Verbatim (4x), Ricoh (4x)
DVD ALL
-RWVR
-RWVideo
+RW
-R
+R
DVD
ACD
MP3
WMA
JPEG
DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)
• DVDs can be recorded only once. After a
DVD+R is finalized, it cannot be recorded or
edited any more.
• Playable onDVD+Rcompatibleplayers (after
finalization).
• Any edited contents may not be compatible
with DVD+R compatible players (Hide,
chapter combine, added chapter mark, and
so on).
• Limited title/chapter editing features.
Recommended—Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Ricoh (8x,
16x), Sony (16x)
Disc Characteristics
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
DVDs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased.
CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
CD-R/CD-RWs that contain audio titles, MP3,
WMA, or JPEG files.
NoteIf you record in EP mode, the picture may be
fragmented or the subtitle distorted during
playback.
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Regional code
Your recorder has a regional code printed on the
back of the case. Your recorder can play only
DVDs labeled with the same regional code or
ALL.
Restrictions on video recording
• You cannot record copy-protected video
using your recorder. Copy-protected video
includes video DVDs and some satellite
broadcasts. If copy-protected material is
encountered during a recording, the
recording pauses or stops automatically and
an error message is 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).
CPRM copy protection
CPRM is a copy protection system (with
scramble system) only allowing the recording of
‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands
for Content Protection for Recordable Media.
Your recorder is CPRM compatible, which
means that you can record copy-once broadcast
programs, but you cannot then make a copy of
those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be
made on DVD-RWs formatted in VR mode and
CPRM recordings can only be played on players
that are specifically compatible with CPRM.
Copying copyrighted material
• You should only use recording equipment for
lawful copying. Make sure that you follow
legal guidelines in your area. Copying of
copyrighted material, such as films or music,
is unlawful unless permitted by a legal
exception or consented to by the rights
owner.
• Your incorporates copyright protection
technology 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
corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Using progressive scan
Consumers should note that not all high
definition televisions are fully compatible with
your recorder and may cause artifacts to be
displayed in the picture.
In case of progressive scan picture problems, we
recommend that you switch the connection to
the standard definition output. If there are
questions regarding your television’s
compatibility with your recorder, contact our
customer service center.
Notes
• Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW)
disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW)
discs cannot be played on your recorder.
• 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 (for
example, heart-shaped oroctagonal). Doing so
may result in malfunctions.
• Depending on the recording software and the
finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or
DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.
• DVD-R/RW, 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 your recorder’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.)
• Your recorder requires discs and recordings to
meet certain technical standards in order to
achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded
DVDs are automatically set to these standards.
There are many different types of recordable
disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3
or WMA files) and these require certain
pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure
compatible playback.
• You should note that permission is required in
order to download MP3 or WMA files and
music from the Internet. Our company has no
right to grant such permission. Permission
should always be sought from the copyright
owner.
Notes
• Most DVDs have a globe with one or more
numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This
number must match your recorder’s regional
code or the DVD cannot play.
• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional
code from your recorder, the message “Check
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Features
Front panel
Back panel
Item Description Function
1POWER
button Turns your recorder on and off.
2 Disc tray Place a disc on the tray when it
opens.
3 Display window Shows the current status of your
recorder.
lights when your recorder is in
timer recording or when a timer
recording is programmed.
lights when your recorder is
recording.
lights to indicate PM time.
indicates total
playing time, elapsed time,
remaining time, or current deck
status.
4 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote
control.
5AV IN 2
(Video/Audio) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (such as an
audio system, TV, monitor, VCR, or
camcorder) to these jacks.
6
OPEN/CLOSE
button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
7(Play)
button Press to start playback.
8(REC)
button Press to start recording. Press
repeatedly to set the recording time
(duration).
REC
PM
Item Description Function
1 COMPONENT
OUTPUT
(Y Pb Pr)
Connect to the component input
jacks on a TV (if available).
2INPUT1(VIDEO,
AUDIO L and
AUDIO R)
Connect to the video and audio
output jacks on an external source,
such as a VCR or camcorder, to
these jacks.
3 AC power jack Plug the AC power cord into this
jack.
4 DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT jack Connect to the digital audio coaxial jack on an external amplifier, such
as a Dolby Digital decoder.
5 AUDIO OUTPUT
(left/right) Connect to the audio input jacks (left and right) of a TV, amplifier, or
other equipment.
6 VIDEO/AUDIO
OUT (VIDEO,
AUDIO L and
AUDIO R)
Connect to the video and audio
input jacks (left and right) of a TV.
Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on
the back panel. Electrostatic discharge may
cause permanent damage to your recorder.
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Remote control
** For information on programming the remote to control your
TV, see “Controlling your TV with the supplied universal
remote control” on page 21.
Item Button Function
1POWER Press to turn your recorder on or
off.
2OPEN/CLOSE Press to open and close the disc
tray.
3 0 - 9 number
buttons Press to select numbered options in a menu or to enter a channel
number directly.
4AV/INPUT Press to toggle through input
choices (AV1 or AV2).
5SCAN . Press to search backward or
forward.
6PAUSE/STEP Press once to pause playback or
recording. Press repeatedly to
advance frame by frame.
7HOME Press to open or close the HOME
menu.
8//
/Press to select menu options.
9ENTER Press to confirm menu selections.
10 DISPLAY Press to open the on-screen
display, which provides current
status information and where you
can change settings and options.
11 AUDIO Pressto selectanaudiolanguage or
audio channel.
12 SUBTITLE Press to select a subtitle language.
13 REC Press to start recording. Press
repeatedly to set the recording time
(duration).
14 REC MODE Press to select the recording mode.
15 PLAY MODE Press to select the play mode.
16 CLEAR Press to remove a marker from the
marker search menu.
17 TV POWER
** Press to turn your TV on or off.
18 PR/CH + or –** Press to scan up or down through
memorized channels.
19 VOL + or –** Press to increase or decrease TV
volume.
20 AV/INPUT** Press to toggle through TV input
choices.
21
SKIP Presstoadvancetothenext chapter
(DVD) or track (CD).
Press to return to the previous
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
22 PLAY Press to start playback.
23 STOP Press to stop playback or recording.
24 MENU/LIST Press to open the DVD menu, a title
list, or a playlist.
25 RETURN Press to close the on-screen display
and return to normal viewing.
26 SETUP Press to open and close the setup
menu.
27 ZOOM Press to enlarge the DVD image to
2, 3, or 4 times the original size.
28 CHP. ADD Press to insert a chapter marker
when playing or recording a DVD.
29 THUMBNAIL Press to select a thumbnail picture
for the current title in the Title List
menu.
30 *Not available
31 TITLE Press to display the title menu of
the DVD, if available.
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Setting up your recorder
Unpacking and setting up
Your carton should contain:
• DVD recorder
•UserGuide
• Remote control
• Video cable
• Audio cable
• Batteries (2)
If you need to replace any of these items, call
our help line mentioned in the Warranty section
of this guide.
Carefully remove all the components from the
carton and make sure that you have all the
necessary components before you dispose of
the carton.
• Remove all packing materials from the
individual components.
• Do not remove any labels or stickers on the
back panel of your recorder.
• Place your recorder in the location you want.
Your recorder is designed to be used on a
level, stable, flat surface, such as a table,
desk, shelf, or stand convenient to a power
outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from
sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, or
vibration.
• Unwind the AC power cord and extend the
cord to its full length, then plug it into the back
of your recorder.
Power source
Use the polarized AC line cord provided for
operation on AC power. Insert the AC cord plug
into a standard 120 V 60 Hz polarized AC outlet.
If you cause a static discharge when touching
your recorder and your recorder fails to function,
unplug your recorder from the AC outlet and plug
it back in. Your recorder should return to normal
operation.
Connecting your recorder to a TV
Make one of the following connections,
depending on the capabilities of your TV.
Video connection
To connect to your TV with a video cable:
• Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on your
recorder to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV
using the video cable supplied.
Component video/progressive scan connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital
ready” television, you can take advantage of
your recorder’s progressive scan output for the
highest quality video possible.
Warnings
• The system uses a polarized AC plug with one
wide blade and one narrow blade. The plug will
only fit into matching polarized power outlets.
This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility
of electric shock. If the plug will not fit in your
power outlets, you probably have outdated,
non-polarized outlets which should be changed
by a qualified, licensed electrician. Do not file
the wide blade on the plug or use an adapter to
make the plug fit into your outlet. This defeats
the safety feature and could expose you to
electric shock.
• Never connect the AC cord plug to other than
the specified voltage (120 V 60 Hz). Use the
attached power cord only.
Notes
• Make sure that your recorder is connected
directly to the TV, then tune the TV to the
correct video input channel.
• Do not connect your recorder’s AUDIO
OUTPUT jack to the PHONO IN jack (record
deck) of your audio system.
• Do not connect your recorder through another
VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the
copy protection system.
• The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or
radio may be distorted during playback.
Position the units away from each other or turn
off your recorder after removing the disc.
NoteIf you use this connection, set the TV’s
source selector to VIDEO.
Audio
cable
Y Pb Pr cable
Audio
cable
Video
cable
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To connect to your TV with a component
video cable:
• Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks
on your recorder to the corresponding in
jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr
cable.
Audio connection
To connect to your TV with audio source:
• Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT
jacks on the back of your recorder to the
audio left and right in jacks on the TV using
the supplied audio cables.
Connecting to an amplifier
To connect two-channel analog stereo or
Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic:
• Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT (or AV
AUDIO OUT) jacks on your recorder to the
audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier,
receiver, or stereo system using the audio
cables supplied.
To connect a two-channel digital stereo or
A/V receiver with multi-channel decoder:
1Connect one of your recorder’s DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack (coaxial) to the
corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use
an optional digital (coaxial) audio cable.
2Activate your recorder’s digital output. (See
“Audio Settings” on page 11).
Digital multi-channel sound
A digital 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 recorder, including MPEG 2, Dolby Digital,
and DTS. Check the receiver manual and the
logos on the front of the receiver to verify this.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Accessory audio/video (A/V) connections
To connect your recorder to an accessory
component:
• Connect the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on your
recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your
accessory component, such as a VCR, using
the optional audio/video cables.
Remote control batteries
The remote control requires two AAA batteries.
We recommend that you replace the batteries on
a yearly basis or when the operation of the
remote control becomes intermittent or
unsatisfactory. Replace the original batteries
with new AAA batteries. Do not mix old and new
batteries or different types of batteries.
Notes
• Progressive Scan does not work with the
Audio/Video or S-Video connections.
• If your TV does not accept the Progressive
Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.
R
L
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
Digital
coaxial
cable
Audio
cable
Back of recorder
Back of amplifier or receiver
Note• Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the
digital output will be in DTS digital out when
DTS audio stream is selected.
• 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.
• To play six-channel digital surround sound
though a digital connection, your receiver must
have a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
• To see the audio format of the current DVD
displayed on the screen, press AUDIO.
• Your recorder does not perform internal
(2-channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To
enjoy DTS multi-channel surround, you must
connect your recorder to a DTS compatible
receiver through one of your recorder’s digital
audio outputs.
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Jack panel of component
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To replace the batteries:
1Press the lock tab of the battery holder and
open the battery compartment.
2Place two AAA batteries in the battery holder,
matching the + and – in the battery
compartment.
3Close the battery holder.
Using your recorder
Turning your recorder on and off
To turn your recorder on and off:
1Plug the power cord into the back of your
recorder and into an electrical outlet.
2Press the POWER button to turn on your
recorder.
3Press the POWER button again to turn off
your recorder.
Initial Setup Wizard
The first time you turn on your recorder, the
Initial Setup Wizard opens so you can set the
language and clock.
To set up your recorder with the Setup
Wizard:
1Use /to select a language for the
Setup
menu and on-screen display, then press
ENTER.
2Enter the necessary information for year,
date, and time.
•/(left/right): Moves the cursor to the
previous or next column.
•/(up/down): Changes the setting at
the current cursor position.
3Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
4Press ENTER to exit the menu.
Playing a disc
To play a disc:
1Turn on your recorder.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to open the disc
tray.
3Load the disc into the tray, with the label side
up.
4Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to close the tray.
Playback starts automatically. If playback
does not start, press PLAY ( ) or start the
playback using the
HOME menu (see “Using
the Home Menu” on page 11).
5To stop the playback, press STOP ().
6The recorder records the stopped point,
depending on the disc. appears on the
screen briefly.
Press PLAY ( ) to resume playback (from
the stopped point). If you press STOP ()
again or unloaded the disc, ( appears on
the screen. If you press PLAY (),your
recorder starts playback at the beginning of
the disc.
7Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to open the tray
and remove the disc.
Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to close the disc
tray, or press POWER ( ). The disc tray
closes automatically and recorder turns off.
Disc playback features
Caution
• Use only the size and type of batteries
specified.
• Make sure that you follow the correct polarity
as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may damage the remote
control.
• Do not mix different types of batteries together
(for example, Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old
batteries with new ones.
• If the remote control is not to be used for a long
period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery
leakage.
• Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to
be recharged. They can overheat and rupture.
NoteYou can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the
Factory Set option in the setup menu (see
“General Settings” on page 11).
NoteIf parental control are set and the DVD is not
within the rating settings, you must input the
password.
(See “Lock (Parental Control) Settings” on
page 12).
Buttons Operations Discs
OPEN/CLOSE
() Press to open or close the disc
tray. All
PAUSE () Press to pause playback. All
Press repeatedly to play
frame-by-frame.
Note: You can also use the /
buttons to step backward or
forward while in PAUSE mode.
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Accessing the settings menus
From the Home Menu screen you can access all
playback and recording options.
To use the Home menu:
1Press HOME. The
Home menu opens.
2Press /(left/right) to select the main
option you want.
3Press /(up/down) to select the sub
option you want, then press ENTER to
confirm your selection.
4To exit the
HOME menu, press HOME.
SCAN ()
() During playback, press repeatedly
to select the scan speed (either
backward or forward).
DVD—5 steps
In PAUSE mode, press for slow
motion playback (4 steps)
SKIP (
)Press during playback to go to the
nextchapterortrackortoreturnto
the beginning of the current
chapter or track.
Press SKIP ( ) twice
briefly to step back to the previous
chapter or track.
To go directly to any chapter
during DVD playback, press
DISPLAY twice and press /
to select the chapter icon. Then,
input the chapter number or press
/.
On an audio CD, to go directly to
any track, enter the track number
using the numbered buttons (0-9)
during playback.
ZOOM Press to enlarge the video image.
(x1 size – x2 size – x4 size – x1
size (normal size))
You can move through the zoomed
picture using the
/ / buttons.
PLAY MODE Press during playback to select the
play mode you want.
A-—Repeats a sequence between
A (start point) and B (end point)
during playback. Press ENTER at
the selected end point, then the
repeat sequence begins.
CHAPTER—Repeats the current
chapter.
TITLE—Repeats the current title.
Karaoke
DVD
ALL—Repeats all titles or tracks.
TRACK—Repeats the current
track.
Folder—Repeats all the tracks in a
folder on a disc.
OFF—Does not repeat.
If you press SKIP ()once
during Repeat Chapter (Track)
playback, the repeat playback is
cancelled.
TITLE Press to open the Title menu on
the screen, if the current DVD title
has a menu. Otherwise, the disc
menu may open.
Buttons Operations Discs
DVD ALL
ACD
DVD ALL
DVD ALL
ACD
MP3
WMA
DVD ALL
DVD ALL
ACD
MP3
WMA
DVD ALL
DVD ALL
ACD
-RW
VR
ACD
MP3
WMA
MP3
WMA
DVD ALL
DVD
MENU/LIST Press to open the disc menu on
the screen.
SUBTITLE During playback, press SUBTITLE,
then press the
/ buttons repeatedly to
select the subtitle language you
want.
AUDIO Press AUDIO then press the
/ buttons repeatedly
repeatedly to hear a different audio
language or audio track.
Note: Some discs feature both
Dolby Digital and DTS
soundtracks. There is no analog
audiooutputwhenDTSis selected.
To listen to the DTS soundtrack,
connect your recorder to a DTS
decoder through one of the digital
outputs. See “To connect a
two-channel digital stereo or A/V
receiver with multi-channel
decoder:” on page 8 for
connection details.
Press AUDIO, then press the
/ buttons repeatedly during
playback to hear a different audio
channel.
Menu Available options
Setup Start: Displays the Setup menu.
TV Timer Record: Displays the Timer Record
menu. (See “Recording Settings” on page 12)
Movie
DISC:
• Displays TITLE LIST menu for
recordable DVD (See “Title List and
Chapter List menu overview” on
page 17)
• Plays a video DVD (See “Disc playback
features” on page 9).
Photo
(See “Photo
menu options”
on page 14)
DISC: Displays the Photo menu for a disc.
Buttons Operations Discs
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Using the Home Menu
In this menu system there are several ways to
customize the settings. Most menus consist of
three levels to set up the options, but some
require more levels for some settings.
To change settings using the Home menu:
1Press HOME. The
Home menu opens.
2Select Setup and Start, then press ENTER.
The
Setup menu opens with the General
Settings icon highlighted.
3Press /to select the option you want,
then press to move to the second level.
4Press /to select the second option you
want, then press to move to the third
level.
5Press /to select the setting you want,
then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps.
6Press RETURN or HOME to exit the
Setup menu.
Music
(See “Audio CD
and Music menu
options” on
page 14)
DISC: Displays the Music (or Audio CD) menu
for a disc.
Easy Menu Disc Manager: Displays the Disc Setup menu.
Rec. Mode: Displays the Record Mode setup
menu.
NotePress to go back to the previous level.
Menu Available options Menu Available settings
General
Settings
Clock Set–You can manually set the clock.
TV Aspect–You can select from 4:3 Letter box,
4:3 Pan scan, or 16:9 Wide.
Progressive Scan–Set to ON or OFF.
•Notes: Progressive Scan Video
provides the highest quality pictures
with less flickering. If you are using the
COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, but are
connecting your recorder to a standard
(analog) television, set Progressive
Scan to OFF. If you are using the
COMPONENT OUTPUT 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 your
recorder. First, remove the disc in your
recorder. Next, press STOP ()and
hold it for five seconds beforereleasing
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.
Power Save Mode–You can set Power Save
Mode to ON to enable an economic power
save mode.
Factory Set–You can reset your recorder to
original factory settings.
Language
Settings
Display Menu–You can select a language for
the setup menu and information display.
Disc Menu–You can select a language for the
DVD menu.
Disc Audio–You can select a language for the
DVD audio.
Disc Subtitle–You can select a language for
the DVD subtitle.
Audio
Settings
Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG–You can select
Bitstream (if you connect to equipment with
DolbyDigital, DTS, or MPEG decoder), or PCM
(to automatically downmix to two-channel
PCM audio).
Sampling Freq.–You can select 96 kHz or
48 kHz (if your receiver or amplifier is not
capable of decoding 96 kHz signals).
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The on-screen display
Some DVDs require specific operation or allow
only limited operation during playback. When
this occurs, is displayed and the action is
prohibited or not available.
Displaying information while watching TV
While watching a DVD, press DISPLAY to
display or remove the information displayed
on-screen.
In the example a DVD-RW in VR mode is
inserted.
Displaying disc information on screen
You can display various information about the
disc loaded on screen. Some items can be
changed using the menu.
To display disc information on screen:
1Press DISPLAY once to show current status.
Example: DVD-RW in VR mode
2Press DISPLAY again to show playback
information.
The items displayed differ depending on the
disc type or playing status.
3Select an item by pressing / and
change or select the setting by pressing
/.
For details about each item, see “Disc
playback features” on page 9.
•Title—Current title (or track) number/total
number of titles (or tracks)
•Chapter—Current chapter number/total
number of chapters
•Time—Elapsed playing time
•Audio—Selected audio language (DVD
VIDEO only) or audio channel
•Subtitle—Selected subtitle
•Angle—Selected angle/total number of
angles
•Sound—Selected sound mode
Lock
(Parental
Control)
Settings
Rating–You can select the rating restrictions
for your DVD player. Ratings are 1–8 (1 is the
most restrictive). When you select this option,
you must enter a password.
•Note: If you set a rating for your
recorder, all disc scenes with the same
rating or lower are played. Higher rated
scenes are not played unless an
alternate scene is available on the disc.
The alternative must have the same
rating or a lower one. If no suitable
alternative is found, playback stops.
You must enter the 4-digit password or
change the rating level in order to play
the disc.
Set Password–You can enter or change your
password.
•Note: If you forget your password, you
can clear the password by going to the
Setup menu, selecting Start, then
pressing ENTER. Input the six-digit
number (210449), select OK when the
message appears, then press ENTER.
The password is cleared.
Area Code–You can enter the area code whose
standards were used to rate the DVD (see
“Area code list” on page 23).
Recording
Settings
Rec Mode Set–You can set the picture quality
for recording a DVD. (XP=excellent,
SP=standard, LP= low, EP=extended.)
Auto Chapter–You can set the auto chapter
markings(madeduringrecording)to 5-minute
intervals, 10-minute intervals, or None.
Disc
Settings
Initialize–You can formats a DVD for
recording. For DVD-RWs, you can choose VR
Mode or Video Mode. For DVD+RWs, you can
choose OK.
•Caution: If you change the format of a
DVD, the disc is erased.
Finalize–You can fix the recordings in place so
the DVD can be played on a regular DVD player
or a computer with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
•Caution: If you finalize a DVD-R or
DVD+R, you cannot edit or record
anything else on the disc.
Disc Label–You can enter a name for the DVD.
See “Naming a title” on page 19.
Disc Protect–You can protect recordings,
depending on the type of DVD you are using.
For DVD+RWs, it prevents editing, erasing,
overwriting, or regular recording. For DVD+Rs
or DVD-RWs (VR mode), it prevents editing,
erasing, and regular recording. It is not
compatible with DVD-RWs in Video mode or
DVD-Rs. To unlock a DVD, select OFF.
Menu Available settings
NoteIf no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the
on-screen display disappears.
Disc name
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Special playback options
If a menu screen is displayed
To remove a menu screen:
• In some cases, the disc menu might appear.
if this occurs, press the // buttons
to select the title/chapter you want to view,
then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or
MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.
Moving to another title
When a disc has more than one title, you can
move to another title on the disc.
To move to another title:
1Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The
time search box shows the elapsed playing
time.
2Press / to select the title icon, then
press a number button (1-9) or press /
to select the title number you want.
Time search
To start playing at a selected time on the
disc:
1Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The
time search box shows the elapsed playing
time.
2Press / to select the time clock icon.
The time input box [-:--:--] appears.
3Input the required start time in hours,
minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you
enter the wrong numbers, press / to
move curser to the wrong number. Then
enter the correct number.
4Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts
from the selected time.
Camera angle
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different
camera angles, you can change to a different
camera angle during playback.
To change the camera angle:
1Press DISPLAY twice,then select the
Camera Angle icon during playback.
2Press /to select the angle you want.
Note that the number of the current angle
appears on the display.
3D surround sound
Your recorder can produce a 3D Surround sound
effect, which simulates multi-channel audio
playback from two conventional stereo speakers,
instead of the five or more speakers normally
required to listen to multichannel audio from a
home theater system.
To turn on 3D surround sound:
1Press DISPLAY twice, then press / to
select the sound icon.
2Press /to select 3D SUR.
3To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select
NORMAL.
Last condition memory
Your recorder memorizes the user settings for
the last disc that is viewed. The settings remain
in memory even if you remove the disc from your
recorder or switch off your recorder. If you load a
disc that has its settings memorized, the scene
is automatically recalled.
Playing an audio CD or MP3/WMA files
Your recorder can play audio CDs and
MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files,
read the following MP3/WMA audio file
requirement.
MP3/WMA audio file requirement
To play an audio CD or MP3/WMA files:
1Press HOME. The
Home menu opens.
2Select Music, DISC, then press ENTER. The
Audio CD or Music menu opens.
3Press / to select a track or file, then
press PLAY ( ). Playback starts.
You can use variable playback functions as
described in “Special playback options” on
page 13.
4To stop playback at any time, press STOP
().
Tip The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV
screen when alternate angles are available.
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DVD ALL
DVD
DVD ALL
Notes
• Settings are stored in memory for use at any
time.
• Your recorder does not memorize settings of a
disc if you switch off your recorder before you
play it.
•The Last Scene Memory function for a
previous DVD title is erased once a different
DVD title is played.
File extensions .MP3, .WMA.
Sampling
frequency Within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48 kHz
(WMA)
Bit rate (within) 8 - 320 kbps (MP3), 32 - 192 kbps (WMA)
CD-R Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET
DVD±R/RW
Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
Maximum
Files/Folder Less than 1999
Tips• You can view the TV channel or video input
source by pressing RETURN ( ). If you want
to return to the Music menu, press
MENU/LIST.
• Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for
the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not
present, “MP3 ID3 tag :None” will appear. If you
select a folder, the number of subfolders and
number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are
displayed. Press DISPLAY again to close the
information screen.
• If you are in a File list and want to return to the
Folder list, use the /to highlight ,
then press ENTER to return to the previous
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Audio CD and Music menu options
To select audio CD and music menu options:
1Press / to select a track, file, or folder
on the
Audio CD or Music menu, then press
ENTER.
2Press / to select an option, then press
ENTER.
•Play—Start playback of the selected track
or file.
•Open—Opens the folder and a list of files
in the folder appears.
•Random—Start or stop random playback.
Random
To select random playback:
1Press / to select a file, then press
ENTER. The menu options appear.
2Press / to select Random, then press
ENTER.
The recorder automatically begins random
playback and RANDOM appears on the
menu screen.
3To return to normal playback, select Random
again. then press ENTER.
Viewing JPEG files
Your recorder can view JPEG files. Before
viewing JPEG files, read the Photo file
requirements below:
Photo file requirements
To view JPEG files:
1Press HOME. The
Home menu opens.
2Select Photo, DISC, then press ENTER.
3Press / / to select a file or folder,
then press ENTER.
If you select a folder, repeat this step to
select a file.
4Press / to select an option (such as
rotate, previous, or next), then press ENTER.
5Press / to select Full Screen, then
press ENTER. The selected image is
displayed in full screen.
6To stop viewing at any time, press STOP
().
Photo menu options
To select the photo menu options:
1Press / / to select a file, then
press ENTER. The menu options appear.
2Press / to select an option, then press
ENTER to confirm your selection.
•Open—Opens the folder, and a list of files
in the folder appears.
•Full Screen—Shows the selected file as
full screen.
•Slide Show—Opens the Slide Show
menu.
Still picture
Press PAUSE/STEP ( ) while showing a
picture to pause the slideshow.
Skip Images
While viewing a picture, press SKIP (or
) once to return to the previous file or
advance to the next file.
Rotate Images
Press / while viewing a picture to flip the
picture clockwise or counterclockwise.
Viewing a slide show
To view a slide show:
1Select the Slide Show option on the
Photo
menu, then press ENTER.
2Press / / to set the Speed
(Normal, Slow, or Fast).
3Select Start, then press ENTER to start the
slide show.
4Press STOP ( ) to stop the slide show and
return to the
Photo menu.
Making recordings
NoteBy pressing SKIP ( /) during
random playback, your recorder selects
another track and resumes random playback
File extensions .JPE, .JPEG
Photo size Less than 4 MB recommended
CD-R Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET
DVD±R/RW
Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
Maximum
Files/Folder Less than 1999
Notes on JPEG
files Progressive and lossless compression
JPEG image files are not supported.
Notes
• If the icon appears in the Photo menu, it
means you cannot view those JPEG files.
• You can view a TV channel or video input
source by pressing RETURN ( ). If you
want to return to the Photo menu, press
MENU/LIST.
• If you are in a File list and want to return to the
Folder list, press /to highlight , then
press ENTER to return to the previous menu
screen.
Notes
• Your recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can
affect playback or recording performance. Take
proper care of your discs.
• Insignia does not hold any responsibility to
compensate anyone for material which should
have been recorded, and any losses or
damages (for example, losses of business
profit, or business intermission) that may arise
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Disc types and recording formats, modes, and
settings
Your recorder can play many different kinds of
DVDs, including pre-recorded DVD-Video discs,
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, and DVD+Rs. The
disc format for DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RWs is
always “Video format”—the same as
pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that
once finalized, you can play a DVD-R, DVD+R,
or DVD+RW in a regular DVD player.
The DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording
(VR) format or Video format. You can change the
recording format, if required. (Reinitializing the
disc will erase the contents of the disc.)
The recording mode is closely related to the disc
format. If the disc format is Video Recording,
then the recording mode is VR mode. If the disc
format is Video format, then the recording mode
is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is
not recordable, and so does not have a
recording mode). These can be changed as
required for each recording and determine the
picture quality and how much space the
recording will take up on the disc.
General information for recording
• The recording times shown are not exact
because your recorder uses variable bit-rate
video compression. 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 recording 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 that you
change the recording format (Video mode or
VR mode) before you record anything on the
disc. See “Disc Settings” on page 12
(Initialize).
• 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 in Video mode,
recording time available will only increase if
you erase the last title recorded on the disc.
• The Delete Title option in the Title List
(Original) 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
in Video mode).
• Overwrite recording is available using
DVD+RWs.
• When using a DVD+R/RW, your recorder will
execute the Menu-making operation to
update the new title and editing when you
remove the disc from your recorder.
Recording from an external component
Follow these instructions to record a program
from an external component (AV1 or AV2).
Recording starts immediately and continues until
the disc is full or you stop the recording.
To record from an external component:
1Make sure that the component that you want
to record from is correctly connected to your
recorder.
2Turn on your recorder, then press AV/INPUT
to select the external input from which to
record.
• AV1 - Audio/Video input on the back panel
• AV2 - Audio/Video input on the front panel
3Load a recordable disc.
4Set the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP),
as necessary, by pressing REC MODE
repeatedly.
5Press REC once to start recording. The
REC indicator lights in the display window.
6Press STOP ( ) to stop recording.
Instant timer recording
Instant Timer Recording lets you make a
recording of a preset length without using the
program timer.
To make an instant timer recording:
1Follow Steps 1-4 in “Recording from an
external component” on page 15.
2Press REC repeatedly to select the
recording time length. Recording starts after
the first press. Each subsequent press
increases the recording time by 10 minutes.
The recording time is displayed on the TV
screen. At the end of the recording, your
recorder stops recording and shuts off.
Checking the recording time
To check the recording time:
• Press REC once to check the total
recording time and the time left for the
recording.
Extending the recording time
To extend the recording time:
• The recording time can be extended anytime
by pressing REC.
Notes
• If your source is copy-protected using
CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it
using your recorder. See “Copying copyrighted
material” on page 4 for more details.
• Recording continues until you press STOP
( ) or the disc is full.
• To record for a fixed length of time, see “Instant
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Each subsequent press increases the
recording time by 10 minutes.
Timer recording
The timer recording function lets you record up
to 16 programs within a period of one month.
To use timer recording:
1Press HOME. The
Home menu opens.
2Select TV, Timer Record, then press
ENTER.
3Select NEW, then press ENTER. The
Timer
Record menu opens.
4Enter the necessary information for your
timer recording(s). Press / (left/right) to
move the cursor left or right, and press
/ (up/down) to change the setting at the
current cursor position.
•Input - Choose one of the external inputs
from which to record (AV1 or AV2).
•Date – Choose a date up to 1 month in
advance, or select a daily or weekly
program.
•Start Time – Set the recording start time.
•End Time – Set the recording end time.
•Mode – Choose a record mode (EP, LP,
SP, XP, or AT)
AT(Auto) mode determines how much
time is available on the disc and switches
record mode, if necessary, to complete
recording the program.
5Press RETURN ( ) to exit the
Timer Record
menu.
6Press ENTER to save the record settings.
7Press RETURN ( ) to exit the
Timer Record
List .
8Turn your recorder off.
Checking timer recording details
Programming can be checked whenever your
recorder is turned on.
To check timer recording details:
1Press HOME. The
Home menu opens.
2Select TV, Timer Record, then press
ENTER.
3Press / to select a program.
4Press ENTER to edit the selected program.
The
Timer Record menu opens.
Canceling a timer recording
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the
recording actually starts.
To cancel a timer recording:
• Press / to select a program you want to
erase on the Timer recorder List, then press
CLEAR and select OK, then press ENTER.
Stopping a timer recording in progress
You can stop a timer recording after it has
started by pressing the POWER button.
Timer recording troubleshooting
Even though the timer is set, your recorder
will not record when:
• There is no disc loaded.
• A non-recordable disc is loaded.
• Disc Protect is set to ON in the
Disc menu
(see “Disc Settings” on page 12).
• There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW,
DVD-R), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R)
recorded on the disc.
You cannot set up a timer program when:
• A recording is already underway.
• The time you’re trying to set has already
passed.
• There are already 16 timer programs set.
If two or more timer programs overlap:
• The earlier program takes priority.
• When the earlier program finishes, the later
program starts.
• If two programs are set to start at exactly the
same time, the program entered first takes
priority.
Notes
• Your recorder will automatically power off when
the instant timer recording ends.
• If your recorder is unplugged or there is a
power failure while recording, the recording will
be lost.
NoteIf you use a completely blank disc for timer
recording, you must format the disc before
starting. (See “Disc Settings” on page 12.)
Notes
• You must insert a recordable disc and press
POWER to switch your recorder to Standby.
• The clock must be set before setting the timer
recording.
• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel
display.
• The recorder will automatically power off when
the Timer Recording ends.
• There is a short delay when a timer recording
finishes to confirm the recorded program. If two
timer recordings are set to record sequentially
(one right after the other), the very beginning of
the later program may not be recorded.
• You must press POWER to stop the timer
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• If the disc is damaged, the recording may not
complete successfully. In this case even
though the Check field shows “Rec. OK”, it
may not be.
Editing recordings
Title List and Chapter List menu overview
Using the Title List menu you can edit video
content. The editing features available in the
Title List menu depend on whether you are
editing video on DVD, and whether you are
editing original content or a playlist.
There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RWs.
You can directly edit the original content of the
disc, or you can create and edit a playlist. The
playlist does not actually change any of the
content on the disc, but just controls how the
content is played back.
To use the Title List menu:
1If the DVD is playing, press STOP ( ).
2Press MENU/LIST to open the
TITLE LIST
menu. Playback should be stopped when you
do this.
• When selecting titles, press the /
buttons to display the previous/next page
if there are more than six titles.
• If you are editing a VR mode disc, press
MENU/LIST to switch between
Original
and Playlist menus.
• On the left side of the screen are the
menu options. The main part of the
screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or
chapters) on the DVD. You can change
these thumbnails by pressing
THUMBNAIL. (see “Changing title
thumbnails” on page 18.)
• Press DISPLAY to display the information
about the selected title on the Title List
menu.
• After selecting a title or chapter on the
Title List or Chapter List menu, press
ENTER. The menu options are on the left
side of the menu. Press the /
buttons to select an option, then press
ENTER to confirm your selection.
3To exit the
TITLE LIST menu, press RETURN
( ) repeatedly.
1 2 3
4
6
5
# Description Function
1 Currently
selected title The title that is currently selected is highlighted
2 Thumbnail A thumbnail picture of the title
3 Selected title Shows the selected title number and total
number of titles
4Title
information Shows the title name, date recorded, and recording length
5Menu
options To display menu options, select a title or chapter, then press ENTER. The options
displayed differ depending on the disc type.
• Play–Start playback of the selected
titleorchapter. Thehiddentitlesand
chapters on a DVD+R/RW cannot be
played.
• Search:
- Chapter–Displays the Chapter List
of the Title.
- Time–Search for the starting time
of the title.
• Delete–Deletes the title or chapter.
• Move–Moves the chapter position
on the Chapter List - Playlist menu.
• Protect–Protects accidental
recording, editing, or deleting of the
title.
• Edit–Edits or deletes a part of the
title.
- Title Name–Edits the title name.
- Delete Part–Deletes part of the title
name.
- Divide–Divides a title into two.
- Hide (Show)–Hides (or shows) the
selected title or chapter.
• Playlist Add–Adds the title or
chapter to the playlist.
• Title–Displays Title List of the
chapter.
• Combine–Combines two chapters
into one.
• Full Play–Starts playback of the
selected title including the hidden
chapters.
6 Recording
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VR Mode: Original and playlist editing
Titles, chapters, and parts
Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or
more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into
the playlist, all the chapters within that title also
appear. In other words, chapters in the playlist
behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc
do. Parts are sections of original or playlist titles.
From the Original and Playlist menu you can add
or delete parts. Adding a chapter or title to the
playlist creates a new title made up of a section
(such as a chapter) of an original title. Deleting a
part removes part of a title from the Original or
Playlist menu.
Editing a DVD is not like editing a video tape
When you edit a video tape 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. On
playback, your recorder plays the disc according
to the playlist.
Original and Playlist
Throughout this manual, you will see the words
Original and Playlist , which refer to the actual
content and edited versions of a DVD.
•Original—content refers to what is actually
recorded on the disc.
•Playlist—content refers to the edited version
of the disc, which is how the original content
is to be played.
Adding chapter markers
You can create chapters within a title by inserting
chapter marks at the points you want.
During recording or playing back, at the point
you want to start a new chapter, press
CHPADD. A chapter marker icon appears on
the TV screen.
Changing title thumbnails
Each title displayed in the Title List menu is
represented by a thumbnail picture taken from
the start of that title or chapter.
If you prefer, select a different still picture from
within a title.
• Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently
displayed picture the one that appears in the
Title List menu. The still picture that you
choose appears in both the Original or
Playlist menu.
Making a new playlist
Use this function to add an original title or
chapter to the playlist. When you do this, the
whole title is put into the playlist (you can delete
bits that you do not need later - see “Deleting an
original or playlist title or chapter” on page 18).
The title appears in the playlist complete with the
chapter markers that appear in the original.
However, if you add more chapter markers to the
original later, these are not automatically copied
over into the playlist title.
You can add as many as 999 chapters to one
disc.
To make a new playlist:
1Choose a title or chapter on the
TITLE LIST
Original menu or Chapter List-Original menu
to put into the playlist, then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of
the menu.
2Press / to select Playlist Add, then
press ENTER.
3Select New Playlist, then press ENTER. The
new title appears in the updated playlist. All
chapters of the title are added to the playlist.
Adding additional Title or Chapters to the playlist
You can add an original title or chapter to a
playlist title.
To add additional titles or chapters to the
playlist:
1Choose a title or chapter on the
TITLE LIST
Original menu or Chapter List-Original menu
to put into the playlist, then press ENTER.
The menu options appear on the left side of
the screen.
2Press / to select Playlist Add, then
press ENTER.
3Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already
saved to insert a title or chapter, then press
ENTER.
4Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional titles or
chapters to the playlist. You can view the
added chapters on the
Chapter List-Playlist
menu.
5Press RETURN ( ) to exit or MENU/LIST to
go back to the
Title List-Original menu.
Deleting an original or playlist title or chapter
When you erase a title or chapter from the
Playlist menu, you only remove it from the
playlist. The title or chapter remains in the
original menu.
Caution
• When editing using the Delete, Add, and Move
functions, the start and end frames may not be
exactly as set in the start and end point display.
• During playlist playback, you may notice a
momentary pause between edits. This is not a
malfunction.
NoteChapter markers are automatically inserted at
regular intervals. You can change this interval from
the Initial Setup menu (see “Using the Home
Menu” on page 11).
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Tip With a DVD-RW in VR mode, you can also change
the thumbnail picture of the title on the Chapter
List menu. Select a chapter on the Chapter List
menu, then press THUMBNAIL. The thumbnail
picture of the title that includes the chapter is
changed.
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