LG LRY-517 User manual

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.
VCR & DVD
RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: LRY-517

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CAUTION: THESE SERVICING INSTRUC-
TIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOTT
PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN
THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALI-
FIED TO DO SO.
Caution: The apparatus should not be
exposed to water (dripping or splashing)
and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: This product employs a Laser
System.
To ensure proper use of this product,
please read this owner’s manual carefully
and retain for future reference. Should the
unit require maintenance, contact an
authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments, or the per-
formance of 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.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in
a confined space such as a bookcase or
similar unit.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use
radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful interference unless
the modifications are expressly approved in the instruc-
tion manual. The user could lose the authority to oper-
ate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modifi-
cation is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This epuipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence when the product is operated in a residential
installation. This product generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this product does
cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the product off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch cir-
cuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manu-
al to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed
power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are
dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in elec-
tric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or
deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance,
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 the appli-
ance.
SERIAL NUMBER:
You can find the serial number on the back of the unit.
This number is unique to this unit and not available to
others. You should record requested information here
and retain this guide as a permanent record of your pur-
chase.
Model No. ______________________________
Serial No. ______________________________
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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INTRODUCTION
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instruc-
tions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For example: near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas
located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Slots and
openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven-
tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. D
o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with appara-
tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/product combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the product, the product has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND
THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installa-
tion, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVIC-
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INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
Table of Contents 4-5
Overview 6-11
Recordable Discs 6
Playable Discs 6
Disc-related terms 7
About Symbols 7
•About the symbol display 7
•About the disc symbols for instructions 7
About Recordable discs 8
•What are “Recording modes”? 8
•Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? 8
•About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ 8
About DVD recording 9-11
Card capable of displaying and saving 10
•Using Photo or Music menu
for Memory Card 10
Precautions 11
Notes on Discs 11
Remote Control Operation Range 11
Remote Control Battery Installation 11
Front Panel 12
Function Display Window 13
Remote Control Overview 14
Rear Panel 15
DVR HOOKUP
Connections 16-19
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV
to VCR/DVD Recorder 16
Connecting to a TV 17
Connecting to Optional Equipment 18
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections
to VCR/DVD Recorder 19
Connecting a Digital Camcorder 19
Before Operation 20-31
Initial Settings 20
•General Operation 20
GENERAL 20-22
•Tuning Band Select 20
•Auto Channel Set 20
•To Add or Erase Channels from Memory 21
•Auto Clock Set 21
•Manual Clock Set 21
•TV Aspect 22
•Progressive Scan 22
•Factory Setting 22
LANGUAGE 22
•Display Menu 22
•Disc Language 22
AUDIO 23
•Dolby Digital 23
•DTS 23
•MPEG 23
•Sampling Freq. (Frequency) 23
•DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 23
•Vocal 23
LOCK (Parental Control) 24-25
•Movie Rating 24
•Set Password 24
•Country Code 25
RECORD 25-26
•Disc Record Mode 25
•VCR Record Mode 25
•DV Record Audio 26
•Auto Chapter 26
DISC 26-28
•Disc Initialize 26
•Disc Finalize 27
•Disc Protect 27
•PBC 27
•Auto Play 27
•Disc Label 28
General Explanation of On-Screen Display 29
•Displaying Information on-screen 29
•Displaying OSD While Watching TV 29
•Changing TV Channels 29
•Changing TV Audio Channel 29
OSD Menu Options by Media Type 30-31
•DVD 30
•VR 30
•Video/+RW/+R 31
•VCD 31
•VHS 31
PLAYBACK
Operation with DVD or Video CD 32-35
Playing a DVD or Video CD 32-35
•Moving to another TITLE 32
•Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKs 32
•Slow Motion 32
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Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 33
•Search 33
•Random 33
•Repeat 33
•Repeat A-B 33
•Time Search 34
•Zoom 34
•Marker Search 34
•Disc Menus 34
•Title Menus 34
•Camera Angle 35
•Changing the Audio Language 35
•Changing the Audio Channel 35
•3D Surround 35
•Subtitles 35
•Finding Locations on a Disc 35
•Last Condition Memory 35
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation 36-38
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc 36
Music menu options 36
•Pause 37
•Moving to Another Track 37
•Repeat 37
•Random 37
•Changing the Audio Channel 37
•Search 37
•Repeat A-B 37

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Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings 37
Copying MP3/WMA file(s)
on the disc to Memory Card 38
Erasing MP3/WMA file(s) or folder(s)
from the Memory Card 38
Programmed Playback with Audio CD
and MP3/WMA
39-40
Program List menu options 39
•Repeat Programmed Tracks 40
•Erasing a Track from the Program List 40
•Erasing the multi tracks
on the Program List 40
•Changing the order of Program List 40
Photo Disc Operation
41-42
Viewing a JPEG File 41
Photo menu options 41
•Photo-CD menu options 41
•Photo-Memory menu options 41
•Still picture 42
•Skip Images 42
•Rotate Images 42
•View Slide Shows 42
•Copying JPEG file(s) on the disc
to Memory Card 42
•Erasing JPEG file(s) or folder from
the Memory Card 42
•Notes on JPEG Recordings 42
VCR Mode Tape Playback 43
Preparation 43
Normal Playback 43
•Tracking Control 43
Special Effect Playback 43
•Search 43
•Still Picture and
Frame-by-Frame Playback 43
•Slow Motion 43
•Counter Memory Function 43
RECORDING
Basic Recording 44-45
Basic Recording from a TV 44
Instant Timer Recording 44
Dubbing from DVD to VCR 45
Dubbing from VCR to DVD 45
Timer Recording 46
Checking Timer Recording Details 46
Canceling a Timer Recording 46
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress 46
Timer Recording Troubleshooting 46
Recording from an External Input 47
Recording from External Components 47
Recording from a Digital Camcorder 47
What is DV? 48
•DV-Related Messages 48
•Troubleshooting 48
EDITING
Title List and Chapter List Menu 49-53
Using the Title List-Original menu 49
Using the Chapter List-Original menu 49
Using the Title List-Playlist Menu 50
Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu 50
Using the Title List menu 51
Deleting a Title 51
If the disc has already been finalized 51
Using the Title List menu (+RW) 52
Using the Chapter List menu (+RW) 52
Using the Title List menu (+R) 53
Using the Chapter List menu (+R) 53
Title and Chapter Editing 54-60
Titles, Chapters and Parts 54
Adding Chapter Markers 54
Changing Title Thumbnails 54
Making a New Playlist 55
Adding Additional Titles/Chapters
to the Playlist 55
Deleting a Title/Chapter 56
Deleting a Part 56
Naming a Title 57
Combining Two Chapters Into One 57
Moving a Playlist Chapter 58
Protect a Title 58
Hide a Title/Chapter 59
Divide One Title Into Two 59
Clean-up Recording 60
Overwrite Recording 60
Viewing Title List menu displayed
on other DVD recorders or players 60
Playing Your Recordings
on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) 60
REFERENCE
Controlling Your TV
with the Supplied Remote 61
Language Code and Country Code List 62
Troubleshooting 63-64
Reset the VCR/DVD Recorder 64
Specifications 65
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
NoteIndicates special operating features of this unit.
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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer-
ence.
Symbol Used in this Manual
The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the
product enclosure that may constitute a risk
of electric shock.
The exclamation point alerts you to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance / servicing instructions.
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to
the unit itself or other material damage.
Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-
tures.
Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task
easier.
Asection whose title has one of the following sym-
bols are applicable only to those discs represented
by the symbol.
DVD-RW with Video recording mode
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD-RAM disc
DVD+RW disc
DVD-R disc
DVD+R disc
DVD-Video disc
Video CDs
Audio CDs
DivX files
MP3 files
WMA files
JPEG files
About the Symbol Display
“ ” may appear on your TV display during opera-
tion and indicates that the function is not permitted by
this unit or the disc.
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on
the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
JPEG
WMA
MP3
DivX
ACD
VCD
DVD
+R
-R
+RW
RAM
-RWVideo
-RWVR
Introduction
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after mov-
ing it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave
it for two or three hours without operating it. If you
use this product in such a situation, it may damage
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Recordable and Playable Discs
DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):
DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record
again on the same Disc.
[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
DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or
edit it.
DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
DVD-RAM (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)
DVD-RAM discs can be formatted for VR mode recording.
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record
again on the same Disc.
Playable on regular DVD players
Limited editing features
DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable)
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record
again on the same Disc.
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automaticallly finalization)
The edited contents is playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalizing
Recordings can be edited the title/chapter
DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or
edit it any more.
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine,
added chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
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Notes:
–This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
–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 the
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.)
The recommendable recordable DVD
discs
DVD-R DVD+R DVD+R(DL) DVD-RW DVD+RW
SONY SONY Mitsubishi Victor SONY
TDK TDK Maxell Maxell TDK
Imation Imation - Imation Philips
Verbatim Mitsubishi - TDK Ricoh
Panasonic Ricoh - Mitsubishi HP

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Playable Discs
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
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-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
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 the unit.
–Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
–Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
–Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may
not be playable.
Regional code of the recorder and DVDs
This recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD soft-
ware. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of the recorder
can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play
any other discs, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” will appear on the TV
screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is
prohibited by area limits.
Notes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As
this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some
playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purpos-
es may not be played on the unit.
1 ALL
About the Remote Control
Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of
the remote sensor.
Battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear
of the remote control, and insert two
(R03/AAA) size batteries with 3and
#aligned correctly.
Do not mix old and new batteries and never
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Disc-related terms
DVD ±R / DVD ±RW
DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for
recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows
information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only
once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for
re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be
erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold
4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as
much. There are no dual layer single sided record-
able discs.
DVD-RAM
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DVD +R (Double Layer)
Double layer recording technology offers two record-
able layers on a single DVD disc, providing nearly
double the capacity of 4.7GB single layer DVDs. The
greatest, most valuable benefit of double layer
recording technology is increased capacity. Storage
space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R
media, allowing consumers to burn up to 8.5GB of
video on a single DVD+R disc.
VCD (Video CD)
AVCD holds up to 74 minutes (650 MB disc) or 80
minutes (700 MB disc) of MPEG-1 full-motion video
along with quality stereo sound.
MPEG
MPEG is an international standard for video and
audio compression. MPEG-1 is used in encoding
video for VCD and provides for multichannel surround
sound coding such as PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and
MPEG audio.
MP3
MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital
audio files that yields very high near-CD quality.
WMA
Windows media audio file. A type of coding / decod-
ing developed by Microsoft Corp.
JPEG
Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed
file format that allows you to save images with no
limit on the number of colors.
DivX
DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec
which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression
standard for video.You will be able to play DivX
movies using this recorder.
PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only)
Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) ver-
sion 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact with
the system via menus, search functions, or other typi-
cal computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures
of high resolution can be played if they are included
in the disc. Video CDs not equipped with PBC
(Version 1.1) operate in the same way as audio CDs.
Title (DVD video discs only)
Atitle is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc.
For example the main feature could be title 1, a docu-
mentary describing how the film was made could be
title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3. Each title
is assigned a reference number enabling you to
locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD video discs only)
Achapter is a segment of a title such as a scene in a
film or one interview in a series. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate
the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chap-
ters may not be recorded.
Scene (VCD)
On a video CD with PBC (playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sec-
tions called “scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the
menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling
you to locate the scene you want. A scene is com-
posed of one or several tracks.
Track
Adistinct element of audiovisual information, such as
the picture or sound track for a specific language
(DVD), or a musical piece on a video or audio CD.
Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you
to locate the track you want. DVD discs allow one
track of video (with multiple angles) and several
tracks of audio.
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Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings
About MP3
•An MP3 file is audio data compressed by
using the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding
scheme. We call files that have the “.mp3” file
extension “MP3 files”.
•The VCR/DVD Recorder can not read an MP3
file that has a file extension other than “.mp3”.
About WMA (Window Media Audio)
•AWMA file is made using Microsoft audio
compression technology.
•WMA (Windows Media Audio) offers double
the audio compression of the MP3 format.
MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this play-
er is limited as follows:
•The player cannot read an MP3/WMA file that
has a file extension other than “.mp3” /
“.wma”.
•CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660
•If you record MP3 / WMA files using software
that cannot create a file system (eg. Direct-
CD) it is impossible to playback MP3 / WMA
files. We recommend that you use Easy-CD
Creator, which creates an ISO 9660 file sys-
tem.
•The total number of files and folders on the
disc are free but the total number of files and
folders on the folder should be less than 999.
This VCR/DVD Recorder requires discs and record-
ings 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 condi-
tions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.
Customers should note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 / 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 on MP3/WMA Recordings
•Depending upon the size and number of JPEG
files, it could take a long time for the DVD+VCR
to read the disc’s contents. If you don’t see an on-
screen display after several minutes, some of the
files may be too large — reduce the resolution of
the JPEG files to less than 5760 x 3840 pixels
and burn another disc.
•The total number of files and folders on the disc
should be less than 1500.
•Some discs may be incompatible due to a differ-
ent recording format or the condition of disc.
•Ensure that all the selected files have the “.jpg”
extensions when copying into the CD layout.
•If the files have “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extensions, please
rename them as “.jpg” file.
•File names without “.jpg” extension will not be
able to be read by this DVD+VCR. Even though
the files are shown as JPEG image files in
Windows Explorer.
DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited
as follows:
•Available resolution size of the DivX file is under
720x576 (W x H) pixel.
•The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited to
characters.
•If there is impossible code to express in the DivX
file, it may be displayed as " _ " mark on the dis-
play.
•If the number of the screen frame is over 30
frames per second, this unit may not operate
normally.
•If the video and audio structure of recorded
file is not interleaved, either video or audio is
outputted.
•If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit sup-
ports only 1-point of the record level.
* GMC?
GMC is the acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It
is an encoding tool specified in MPEG4 standard. Some
MPEG4 encoders, like DivX or Xvid, have this option.
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually
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Card useable on this unit
Memory card capacity
Compact Flash Card (CF)
Micro Drive (MD)
Secure Digital Card (SD)
Multi Media Card (MMC)
•SmartMedia Card (SMC)
•xD-Picture Card (xD)
•Memory Stick (MS)
•Magicstor
•Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro)
•Memory Stick Duo (MS-Duo)
•Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32
•Only use the memory cards recommended above.
Regarding Write Protect
For cards that have a write protect switch, if the
switch is on it will not be possible to write or erase
the contents of the card.
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card
Inserting the card.
Insert straight-in until it
fits into place.
Removing the card
Extract the card from
the card slot.
Notes:
•This unit can not format a memory card.
•Keep the memory card out of reach of children.
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
•The reading time depends on file size or resolution.
•If a folder in your memory cards have more than
645 files, the whole files are not available to read.
•Do not extract the memory card in operating (play,
copy, move, etc.).
Caution
•Before you extract your memory cards, you should
press the MEMORY in VCR TUNER mode.
Otherwise you will lose your data in your memory
card or the memory card can be damaged.
Maintenance and Service
Refer to the information in this chapter before con-
tacting a service technician.
Handling the Unit
When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing
materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum
protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed
at the factory.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
•Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the unit.
•Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact
with the unit for a long period of time. since they
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the sur-
faces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly mois-
tened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
unit.
Maintaining the Unit
The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If
the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty
or worn, the picture quality could be diminished.
Depending on the operating environment, regular
inspection and maintenance are recommended after
every 1,000 hours of use.
For details, please contact your nearest authorized
service center.
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aPOWER button and indicator
Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF.
Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is
turned on.
bDisc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
cZOPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.
dCassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
eZEJECT
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
fAV 2 IN
- VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
- S-VIDEO IN
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
gDV INPUT
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.
hMEMORY CARD Slot
Insert a memory card
(CF, MD, SMC, MMC, SD, MS, MS-Pro, XD-
Picture, Magic stor, MS Duo).
iDisplay window
Shows the current status of the VCR/DVD
Recorder.
jRemote Sensor
Point the VCR/DVD Recorder Remote Control
here.
kDVD/VCR indicator
Indicates the active DVD or VCR deck.
lDVD/VCR
Toggles control between the DVD deck and the
VCR deck.
mz(REC) button
Starts recording.
Press repeatedly to set the recording time.
nN(PLAY)
To play back a disc or tape.
ox(STOP)
Stops playback.
pCH (v/ V)
Scans up or down through memorized chan-
nels.
qDUB (DUBBING)
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).
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Indicates the type of disc loaded.
Indicates when Memory Card is
activated.
Indicates repeat mode.
Indicates when the recorder is in
timer recording or a timer recording
is programmed.
The recorder is recording.
Programmed playback active.
Indicates current title.
Adisc is inserted in the DVD deck.
AVHS tape is inserted in the VCR
deck.
Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR
mode only) is inserted in the DVD
deck.
Indicates that TV mode is active.
Indicates current chapter or track
number
Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or
VCR to DVD) dubbing is in
progress.
Indicates when the VCR/DVD
Recorder is Locked.
Indicates when the VCR/DVD
Recorder is playing
a tape in Hi-Fi.
Indicates a stereo broadcast is
being received.
Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL
broadcast is being received.
Indicates clock, total playing time,
elapsed time, remaining time, title
number, chapter/track number,
channel, etc.
SAP
ST
Hi-Fi
DUB
TRKCHP
TV
VR
TTL
PRG
REC
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M.CARD
DVD
SVCD
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A-B
Repeats sequence between two points
(A and B)
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle,
if available.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD).
BACKWARD / FORWARD
(m/M)
- DVD: Search backward or forward.
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape
during the STOP mode, for fast
reverse/ forward picture search.
CHP ADD
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/
recording.
CH/TRK(v/V): Selects a program.
Adjusts manually the tape’s picture
onscreen.
CLEAR
Removes a mark on the Marker
Search menu.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
Displays information while viewing a
TV program.
DUBBING
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to
DVD).
DVD
Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func-
tion mode to DVD.
EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE
- Opens and closes the disc tray.
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
ENTER ()
Confirms menu selections.
INPUT
Changes the input to use for recording
(Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).
LIST / DISC MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title
List or Playlist menu.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
MEMORY
Accesses the Photo (or Music) menu
for memory card.
POWER
Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and
OFF.
PAUSE/STEP (X)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily.
Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
RETURN (O)
Removes the menu.
REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title or all.
RANDOM
Plays tracks in random order.
REC MODE
Selects the recording mode:
- DVD : SP, LP, EP or XP.
- VCR : SP or SLP.
zREC
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to
set the recording time.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
SETUP
Accesses or removes the Setup menu.
SKIP (./ >)
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter or track or
go to previous chapter or track.
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Title List or
Chapter List menu.
TIMER REC
Displays Timer Record menu.
TIME SHIFT
To play the title being recorded
and also currently being recorded
appears as PIP.
TV Control Buttons
(See page 57)
TV/VCR
To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.
VCR
Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func-
tion mode to VCR.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
N(PLAY)
Starts playback.
bBvV(left/right/up/down)
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aANT.IN
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this
terminal.
bAC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
cAV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR,
Camcorder).
d A/V OUT (VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right))
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
eCOMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO
OUT (Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
f AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio
inputs.
gRF. OUT
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
hOPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
iS-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
jCOAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
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Rear Panel
Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause
permanent damage to the unit.
Preparation
Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the
player. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, stereo system or other devices as nec-
essary for additional connection information.
Notes:
•Make sure the VCR/DVD Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
•Do not connect the VCR/DVD Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
Do not connect the VCR/DVD Recorder via another VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection sys-
tem.
•The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away from
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Connecting an
Connecting an Antenna Antenna
or Cable TV
or Cable TV
aaAntenna:
Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and
identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm
coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked
ANT.IN on your VCR/DVD Recorder. If your antenna
cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm anten-
na adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over
the ANT.IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the
VCR/DVD Recorder.
bbCable TV:
If your cable connection has no converter or
descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and
attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the VCR/DVD
Recorder. If a converter is required connect a coaxial
cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the
converter, and a coaxial cable from the OUT connec-
tor on the converter to the ANT IN on your VCR/DVD
Recorder. This cable hookup permits both TV and
VCR/DVD Recorder operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1Tune the TV to the VCR/DVD Recorder output
channel (CH 3 or 4).
2Set the VCR/DVD Recorder channel selector to
the cable output channel. (Example: CH3)
3Select a channel using the cable converter.
Notes:
•With this connection, you cannot record one program
while viewing another.
•If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not
necessary to do Auto Channel Set.
Basic TV Connections
Basic TV Connections
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your TV.
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
Antenna Antenna
OR OR
a
b
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
L
R
AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
Rear of TV
A1
V
R
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Pb
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VIDEO INPUT
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AUDIO INPUT
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RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF.OUT jack on the VCR/DVD Recorder
to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied
75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R).
How to set the VCR/DVD Recorder’s
RF output channel
1. When the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned off, press
and hold CH (V/v) on the front panel for more
than five seconds. “RF-03” or “RF-04” appears in
the display window.
2. Press CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel
(CH 03 or CH 04). Tune the TV to this channel.
3. Turn off the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Audio/Video connection
1. Connect the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the
VCR/DVD Recorder to the video in jack on the TV
using the video cable supplied (V).
2. Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO
OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the
audio left/right in jacks on the TV (A1) using the
supplied audio cables.
Note:
If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to
VIDEO.
Optional TV Connections
Optional TV Connections
These connections support only DVD playback. The
tuner and VCR still output through the RF.OUT (R) or
DVD/VCR OUT (A, V) jacks.
S-Video connection
1. Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using
the optional S-Video cable (S).
2. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables
(A2).
Component Video / Progressive Scan
connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the VCR/DVD
Recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest
video resolution possible.
1. Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV
using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).
2. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV (A2) using the supplied audio
cables.
Notes:
•Set Progressive Scan option to “ON” in the General
menu, see page 21.
•Progressive Scan does not work with the RF,
Audio/Video or S-Video connections.
•If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format,
the picture will appear scrambled.
•When you use Component Video signal, set the
Progressive Scan to “Off” on the General menu.
Audio Connection
Audio Connection
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro
Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or
DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your
amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio
cables (A) supplied.
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Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan-
nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv-
er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby
Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
1. Connect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder’s DIGI-
TAL AUDIO OUT jacks ( OPTICAL O, COAXIAL
X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier.
Use an optional digital (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X)
audio cable.
2. You will need to activate the VCR/DVD Recorder
’s digital output. (See “AUDIO” on page 18).
Digital Multi-channel sound
Adigital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your VCR/DVD Recorder
(MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver
manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio
stream is selected.
Notes:
•
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.
•Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connec-
tion can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped
with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
•To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-
screen display, press AUDIO.
•This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2
channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS
multi channel surround, you must connect this
VCR/DVD Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via
one of this VCR/DVD Recorder’s digital audio outputs.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to
VCR/DVD Recorder
Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the
VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on
your accessory component, using the optional
audio/video cables. (Refer to page 24 for “Dubbing
and Editing”.)
Connecting a Digital Camcorder
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV
in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front
panel DV IN jack of this VCR/DVD Recorder.
Note:
This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS
video decks.
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DV Digital Camcorder
Front of VCR/DVD Recorder
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Initial Settings
Initial Settings
In this menu system, there are several ways to cus-
tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of
three levels to set up the options, but some require
greater depth for the variety of settings.
General Operation
1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears.
2Use v / V to select the desired option.
3While the desired item is selected, press B to
move to the second level.
4Use v / V to select the second desired option.
5Press B to move to the third level.
6Use v / V to select the desired setting then press
ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps.
7Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
Note:
Press bto go back to the previous level.
GENERAL
Tuning Band Select
1Select the “Tuning Band” on the GENERAL menu
then press B.
2Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or
CATV) option then press ENTER.
TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive
channels.
CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive
channels.
Auto Channel Set
Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to the desired type
of antenna or cable TV system as shown on page 16.
This VCR/DVD Recorder is equipped with a frequen-
cy synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181
channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF
channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.
1Select the “Auto Channel Set” option.
2Press Bto move to the third level.
“Start” icon is highlighted.
3Press ENTER to begin the channel search.
The tuner will automatically cycle through all
available channels in the area and place them in
the tuner’s memory.
Note:
After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete,
make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV
or CATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1~3 as shown
previous (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct
Tuning Band (TV or CATV).
To Add or Erase Channels from Memory
This feature allows you to add to or erase channels
from memory manually.
1Select the CH. Add/Del option.
2Press Bto move to the third level.
“Edit” icon is highlighted.
3Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu
appears.
4Use v / V or number buttons to select a channel
to add or delete then press B.
“Add” or “Delete” icon is highlighted.
5Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
6Repeat steps 4-5 to add or erase additional
channels.
7Press SETUP or RETURN to exit the menu.
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Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
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Progressive Scan
Power Save Mode
TV
CATV
Prev. Select Close
Factory Setting
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
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Prev. Select Close
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Clock Set
1Select the “Clock Set” option.
2Press Bto move to the third level.
Auto
The Auto option is set at the factory. In the Auto
option, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a chan-
nel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) infor-
mation. XDS updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time.
1. Use v / V to choose your Time Zone manually.
When Timezone is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD
Recorder will use XDS information to determine the
proper setting.
2. Use Bto choose the “Daylight Savings” option.
Use v / V to choose Auto, On, or Off.
When it is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will
use XDS information to determine the proper set-
ting.
3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
Note :
The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR/DVD
Recorder to set up the clock when the VCR/DVD
Recorder is turned off.
Manual
If your local TV station does not send date and
time information, or sends incorrect information,
you can set the clock manually.
1. Enter the necessary information for date and time.
b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous
or next column.
v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current
cursor position.
2. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
3Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
TV Aspect
4:3 Letter Box:
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
4:3 Pan Scan:
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 Wide:
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality
pictures with less flickering.
ON :Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to
a TV or monitor that is compatible with a
progressive scan signal.
OFF :Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connect-
ing the VCR/DVD Recorder to a standard
(analog) television.
Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is
entered, an image will only be visible on a
Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you
set Progressive Scan to ON in error, you must reset
the VCR/DVD Recorder. First, remove the disc in the
VCR/DVD Recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold
it for five seconds before releasing it. The video out-
put will be restored to the standard setting, and a pic-
ture will once again be visible on a conventional ana-
log TV or monitor.
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
Time Zone
Manual
Auto
Auto
Daylight
Savings
Auto
Prev. Select Close
Power Save Mode
Factory Setting
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
AM
Manual
Auto
Year
Date
Time 12
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OK
Power Save Mode
Factory Setting
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
ON
OFF
Prev. Select Close
Power Save Mode
Factory Setting
Tuning Band
Auto Channel Set
CH. Add/Del
Clock Set
TV Aspect
Progressive Scan
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
16:9 Wide
Prev. Select Close
Power Save Mode
Factory Setting