LiteOn LVC-9015G User manual

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VCR/DVD Recorder
LVC-9015G

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Table of contents
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1x Remote Control 1x Antenna Cable 1x Audio/Video Cable
1x Power Cord 2x Batteries 1x Blank DVD Disc 1x User’s Manual
Getting started
Accessories .......................................................................... 1
Important safety instructions ............................................... 2
Warnings, cautions and others ............................................ 3
Disc information .................................................................. 4
Controls and displays
Remote control .................................................................... 5
Front panel connections ...................................................... 6
Display window ................................................................... 6
Rear panel connections ...................................................... 7
Connecting up
Basic TV connections .......................................................... 8
Enhanced video options ...................................................... 9
S-Video out ............................................................... 9
Component out .......................................................... 9
Enhanced audio options .................................................... 10
Connection to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver ...... 10
Connection to a digital audio device .......................... 10
Digital out coaxial .................................................... 10
Connecting a satellite box ................................................. 11
setup
Initial setup ........................................................................ 12
Aspect ratio ........................................................................ 12
Video output ...................................................................... 12
Audio ............................................................................... 12
TV channel setup
TV channel search ............................................................. 13
Adding or deleting TV channel manually ......................... 13
Swapping TV channel manually ....................................... 13
Channel Editor ................................................................... 14
Mapping the VCR Plus+®channels ................................... 15
Recording
Before recording ............................................................... 16
Recording television programs ......................................... 16
Adding new recordings ..................................................... 17
Changing chapter intervals (DVD disc recording only) ..... 17
One-Touch Recording ........................................................ 17
Playback with the DVD menu ........................................... 17
Playback the recorded contents on a VHS tape ............... 17
Recording from a VCR or Camcorder ............................... 18
The front panel and rear panel connection ................. 18
Recording from a DV Camcorder ...................................... 19
DV control ............................................................... 19
Use “Easy Guider” to record DV signals .................... 20
CD-R/CD-RW disc recording .............................................. 21
Timer record
Setting the timer ................................................................ 22
Recording TV programs with VCR Plus+®system ............... 23
Copying tapes/discs
Copying VHS to DVD ......................................................... 25
Copying DVD to VHS ......................................................... 25
Playback
DVD Disc Basic playback ................................................... 26
POWER, EJECT, PLAY, F.F., REW. ....................... 26
NEXT, PREVIOUS ................................................... 26
PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY .............................. 26
TOP MENU, MENU ................................................. 26
Tape Basic playback ......................................................... 27
POWER, EJECT, PLAY, F.F., REW. ....................... 27
PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY .............................. 27
COPY, TRACK+, TRACK- ....................................... 27
DVD Disc Navigation operation ......................................... 28
SLOW-MOTION, SEARCH ...................................... 28
A-B REPEAT, SUBTITLE ......................................... 28
AUDIO, ANGLE ....................................................... 28
INFORMATION ........................................................ 28
Tape Navigation operation ................................................ 29
CM SKIP, SLOW-MOTION ...................................... 29
INDEX SEARCH, ZERO RETURN ............................ 29
COUNTER SET, AUTO TRACK, AUDIO .................... 29
JPEG/MP3 file and Audio CD playback
JPEG file playback ............................................................ 30
MP3 file playback .............................................................. 30
Audio CD playback ............................................................ 30
Slide show .................................................................. 30
Program playback ............................................................. 30
Editing
DVD menu and Edit menu ................................................. 31
Naming a title .................................................................. 31
Protecting a title ................................................................ 31
Overwrite a title ................................................................. 31
Erasing a title .................................................................. 31
Easy Guider
Playback ............................................................................ 32
Record ............................................................................... 32
Copy ............................................................................... 33
Erase ............................................................................... 33
Finalize .............................................................................. 34
GUI operation
Firmware update
Glossary
Specifications
Troubleshooting Guide

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Important safety instructions
1) Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating
instructions before operating the product.
2) Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3) Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions.
4) Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use
instructions.
5) Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
6) Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8) Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9) CART - A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet provide
ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these
openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do
not place this product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources - This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
12) LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable
location.
13) NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time.
14) Grounding or Polarization -
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it
will fit into the 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.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type
plug, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding
type plug.
15) Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
16) Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
17) Lightning - For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
18) 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,
take extreme care to keep it from touching such power lines
or circuits; contact with them might be fatal.
19) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles. This can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
20) ObjectsandLiquids-Do not push objects of any kind
into this product through openings; they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a
fire or electric shock. Liquids of any kind should not be
used on or around this product.
21) Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
22) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,
• If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
• If the product does not function properly after following the
operating instructions, contact Lite-On Customer Service for
technical support.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
This indicates a need for service.
23) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician uses replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
24) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
25) Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Mount the product to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
26) Heat – Keep this product away from heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers.
27) Battery Usage – Battery leakage may result in bodily injury
or damage to the unit. In order to avoid battery problems,
please follow these instructions.
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked
on the unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old/new, carbon/alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

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Warnings, cautions and others
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY FOR U.S.A.
CAUTION!
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2) DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open
and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3) CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUSTO
MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED AWAY FROM THE
APPARATUS.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to humans.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION! –– POWER button
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The POWER button in any position does not disconnect the
main line. Power can be controlled from the remote.
CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
CAUTION!
• CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a CD
Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if
there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all time
information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.
• Check the copyright laws in your country before recording
from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3 and
JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe
copyright laws.
Legal Notices Regarding
Macrovision’s Property Rights
“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093;
and 6,516,132.”
“ This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disas-
sembly is prohibited.”
PRODUCTS WITH 525P PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION
TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN
THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH
THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPAT-
IBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525P DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

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nPlayableMediatypes
Media information
nRecordableMediatypes
Disc Types Logos Characteristics
DVD-VIDEO
This unit can playback DVD-Video discs and the region
code is printed on the rear of the unit.
DVD－R/RW
DVD＋R/RW
DVD－R, DVD－RW and DVD＋R, DVD＋RW, discs
written in the DVD-Video format and finalized.
Video CD (VCD)
Super Video CD (SVCD)
Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1
compression technology.
Audio CD (CD-DA)
CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio
quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio
quality over time.
CD-R/RW (JPEG/MP3)
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with
Audio CD or Video CD format, or with JPEG/MP3 files.
Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording.
VHS Tape
This unit can play video cassettes with the VHS mark.
Disc Types Logos Characteristics
DVD＋R/＋RW
DVD＋R disc written in the DVD＋VRformat.
DVD＋RW disc written in the DVD＋VRformat.
DVD－R/－RW
DVD－R disc written in the DVD＋VRformat.
DVD－RW disc written in the DVD＋VRformat.
CD－R/RW
CD－R/CD－RW disc written in the MPEG1 or
MPEG2 video format or written in PCM Audio mode.
“DVD Dual
TM ”&
“AllWriteTM ”
“DVD Dual
TM ”-- Written on both DVD＋R/DVD＋
RW/ DVD－R/DVD－RW disc.
“AllWriteTM ”–Written on all recordable DVD disc and
CD－R/CD-RW disc.
VHS Tape Vid eo cassettes with the VHS logo.
nRegion CodeofDVD-Video
This unit can playback DVD-VIDEO discs compatible with
the region code is printed on the rear of the unit.
Examples of playable DVD-VIDEO discs:
Notes:
nAudioSystemforDVDdiscs:
Dolby Digital Linear PCM
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
nAspect Ratio for DVD Discs
4:3 (Letter Box) Standard
4:3 Pan&Scan
16:9(Wide-Screen)
nOthers for DVD discs
Audio : Appears at the beginning of a scene record with
multipleaudio languages.
Subtitle :Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
with multiple subtitle languages.
Angle:Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
from multiple angles.
Notes:
ForDVD Disc:
The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW
Logos are trademarks of the respective companies.
For best result use discs with the above logos and that conform to
specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use
irregular shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the
unit.
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the
recording.
For VHS tapes:
Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to
become dirty and malfunction. Store you video cassettes carefully and
discard them when they become dirty or damaged.
Never use Video cassettes on which juice has been spilt or those
that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to
become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.
Dirt on video heads can cause poor recording and playback. If the
picture does not improve, use an optical head-cleaning cassette. If the
problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service personnel.
Cautions before you operate this unit:
1. Magnets or electromagnetic objects
2. Putting anything heavy on the unit.
2. Bringing the unit from colder surroundings to a hotter climate may
cause condensation and could to damage the video heads.
Unplayablemediatypes
ForDVDDiscs:
The unit does not playback discs listed below. If you try to play
back these discs, excessive noise may cause damage to
speakers.
1) Unfinalized discs from other DVD-Recorder.
2) DVD-ROM, DVD AUDIO,CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD
3) DVD-RAM,DVD-VRformat
For Video Cassette:
This unit does not playback dirty or damaged cassettes

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Controls and displays
The Remote Control
1) Eject button ( EJECT)
2) Power button ( POWER)
3) Number buttons (1~9, 0)
4) VHS button (VHS)
5) DVD button (DVD)
6) Track up button (TRACK+) / Track down button (TRACK -)
7) Display button (DISPLAY)
8) Source button (SOURCE)
9) Setup button (SETUP)
10) Copy button (COPY)
11) Edit button (EDIT)
12) Timer button (TIMER)
13) Top menu button ( TOP MENU)
14) Menu button (MENU)
15) Navigation button (NAVI. )
16) Easy Guider button ( GUIDER)
17) Channel Selection buttons (CH+, CH-)
18) Record button ( RECORD)
19) Stop button ( STOP)
20) Play button ( PLAY)
21) Pause button ( PAUSE)
22) Previous button ( PREVIOUS)
23) Next button ( NEXT)
24) REW button ( REW)
25) FF button ( FF)
26) Cursor (), Enter button (ENTER)
Remote Control
To install batteries
Open the battery compartment and insert the
batteries. Make sure the polarity (+ and -) matches
the marks inside the remote control.
CAUTION!
Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or if the Remote Control will not be in
use.
Use only new batteries of the same type.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed properly.
Remote sensor
The remote has a range of
approximately 3 m and
works best when pointed
directly at the unit. (at
angles up to 30° from the
front of the unit)

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Controls and displays
Front panel connections
(For Reference Only)
Names of parts and controls
1) POWER BUTTON
Lights green when power is on.
Lights red when power is off.
2) VCR INDICATOR
Lights green when VCR deck is controllable.
Lights orange when VCR deck is busy.
Lights red when VCR deck is recording.
3) VCR EJECT BUTTON
Press to load and unload a VHS tape.
4) VHS COPY
Copies the VHS tape content onto a DVD or CD disc.
5) PLAY/PAUSE
Starts/Pauses playing a VHS tape or DVD/CD disc.
6) STOP
Stops playing or recording a VHS tape or DVD/CD
disc.
7) VCR DECK
Loads and unloads a VHS tape.
8) REWIND BUTTON
Rewinds playback of a VHS tape or DVD/CD disc.
9) FAST-FORWARD BUTTON
Fast-forwards playback of a VHS tape or DVD/CD
disc.
10) DVD COPY
Copies the disc content onto a VHS tape.
11) RECORD
Starts recording.
12) INPUT
Press to select signal input.
13) FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
Operation indicators are displayed here.
14) DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON
Selects DVD/VCR control.
15) DV-LINK (IEEE-1394) Jack
Connects digital video camcorder with this DV jack.
16) CHANNEL UP BUTTON
Press to select a channel
17) DVD TRAY
Accepts a disc.
18) CHANNEL DOWN BUTTON
Press to select a channel
19) DISC EJECT
Opens or closes the disc tray.
20) DVD INDICATOR
Lights green when DVD deck is controllable.
Lights orange when DVD deck is busy.
Lights red when DVD tray is recording.
21) AV1 Front (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks
Connects the input of external equipment.
Display Panel Function
(For Reference Only)
1) Pause indicator
2) Play indicator
3) VHS indicator
4) DVD indicator
5) SVCD indicator
6) VCD indicator
7) Data disc indicator
8) CD indicator
9) CD-R/DVD-R indicator
10) Copy to VHS indicator
11) Copy to DVD indicator
12) DVD+RW indicator
13) DVD+R indicator
14) CD-RW/DVD-RW indicator
15) Status window
16) Timer Record indicator
17) Record indicator

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Controls and Displays
Rear panel connections
(For Reference Only)
Names of parts
1) RF OUT/IN Jacks
RF signal output/input
Note:
Playback signals don’t go through here. Make
proper connections before using this DVD Recorder.
2) LINE IN (S-VIDEO) Jack
S-Video signal input.
3) AV2 Rear (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks
Composite signal input.
4) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y/Pb/Pr) Jacks
Component signal output.
5) LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks
Composite signal output.
6) LINE OUT (S-VIDEO) Jack
S-Video signal output.
7) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Jack
Connects an amplifier or receiver having a digital input jack.
8) AC IN Terminal

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Connecting Up
Before making connections
1) Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections are made.
2) Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause
a viewing problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. You may also have a viewing problem when connecting the unit to an
integrated TV/Video system.
Notes:
1. Do not place this unit on top of other equipment that may generate heat. Excessive heat may cause this unit to malfunction.
2. For Digital Cable and Satellite TV users please connect the unit’s output to this unit’s input.
Basic TV Connections
Before using the unit, follow the steps below to connect the DVD Recorder with VCR to the antenna cable and TV.
Connecting to a TV with COMPOSITE jacks
Connect the supplied RF cable from the DVD Recorder with VCR to your TV as shown.
Connect the supplied audio/video cables from the DVD Recorder with VCR to your TV as shown.
Connect the supplied power cable from the DVD Recorder with VHS to a standard wall outlet.

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Enhanced Video Options
1. Connecting to a TV via S-Video out
Connecting to a TV with a S-Video jack
Connect an S-Video cable from the DVD Recorder with VCR to your TV as shown.
Notes:
1. When using S-Video connections, please remove all other video output connections.
2. In this configuration, be sure to choose one of the audio connection options on page 10.
If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, you can enjoy superior picture quality.
2. Connecting to a TV via COMPONENT out
Connecting to a TV with component jacks
Connect a set of Component Video cables from the DVD Recorder with VCR to your TV as shown.
Notes:
1. Enter system setup to enable COMPONENT (refer to the section titled “Quick Setup”).
2. When using COMPONENT connections, please remove all other video output connections.
3. In this configuration, be sure to choose one of the audio connection options on page 10.

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Enhanced Audio Options
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver
Connect left/right audio cables (not supplied) from the DVD Recorder
with VCR to your stereo system as shown.
If you have a stereo system or digital audio receiver, you can enjoy superior sound quality.
Connecting to a digital audio device
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
Digital out coaxial
Connect a digital coaxial cable from the DVD Recorder with VCR to your digital audio receiver as shown.

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Connecting a satellite receiver or cable box
Connecting a cable box, digital cable box or satellite receiver
Before using the unit, follow the steps below to connect the unit to an external receiver and the TV.
Connecting to a cable box, digital cable box or satellite receiver with COMPOSITE jacks
Use a RF cable (supplied) to connect the RF IN on the cable box/satellite receiver to the antenna outlet.
Use a RF cable (same as supplied) to connect the RF OUT on the cable box/satellite receiver to the RF input on the DVD Recorder.
Use a RF cable (same as supplied) to connect the RF OUT on the DVD Recorder to the RF IN on the television.
Use AUDIO/VIDEO cables (supplied) to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output on the unit to the audio/video input on the television.
Note:
If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks and RF OUT jacks, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT jacks with the DVD Recorder’s AV2 Rear jacks. Using this connection provides better picture quality.

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Setup
Manually setting the date and time
Set the date manually
1. Press [Setup] on the remote control to display the setup
menu.
2. Select “Clock” using [] or [] and press [ENTER].
3. Select “Clock Source” using [] or [] and press [ENTER].
4. Select “Auto” or “ Manual” using [] or [] and press
[ENTER].
When “ Manual” is selected, go back to the same level of menu
as “Clock Source” by pressing []. Go to “Date” and “Time” to
adjust the settings with []/[] or the 0~9 buttons and confirm
with [ENTER].
Date --> Month/Day/Year
Time --> Hour/Minute/Second/AM(PM)
When “Auto” is selected, go back to the same level of menu as
“Clock Source” by press []. Go to “Time Zone” and “Daylight
Sav.” to adjust the settings with []/[] and confirm with
[ENTER].
Time Zone --> Refer to “ GUI Operation” section
Daylight Sav. --> Auto/On/Off
Note:
Check that the time and date are correctly set before
programming the timer recording. If the time is incorrectly set,
you may not achieve desired timer recording result. Audio
Digital Output
PCM / Bit Stream
(Enable digital audio output with PCM or encoded data)
DTS Out
ON / OFF
Surround Output
STEREO DOLBY DTS
Progressive scan mode
You can change the video output mode when you press
[SETUP] button to select “System-->Video Output-->
Progressive”.
(Video will not be displayed correctly when connecting to an
incompatible television.)
Video output mode:
480i: Interlace video
480p: Progressive video
Setting video output
1. Press the [SETUP] button and the setup menu will be
displayed.
2. Select “System” using [] or [] and press [ENTER].
3. Select “video output” as “COMPONENT” or “PROGRESSIVE”
using [] or [] and press [ENTER].
Aspect ratio
Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your
television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also
select how video on some DVD discs is presented.
4:3 Letter Box
(select when you connect the unit to a
normal (4:3) TV.)
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in wide picture format, the
picture is shown with black bars at the
top and bottom.
4:3 Pan & Scan
(select when you connect the unit to a
normal (4:3) TV.)
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in wide picture format, the
picture is zoomed to fill the screen
vertically, and the left and right sides of
the image are chopped off. Note, however, that the picture will
be shown in the 4:3 LB mode even if you select the 4:3 PS
mode depending on the disc.
16:9 Wide Screen
(select when you connect the unit to a
wide-screen (16:9) TV.)
Notes:
You cannot change the “Aspect Ratio” setting during playback.
4. When all settings are correct, press [] repeatedly to return
to the main menu or press the [SETUP] button to exit the setup
menu.
Initial setup
Remote control & Setup menu
1. Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.
2. Press [SETUP] to display the setup menu.
3. Press [] [] to move up and down to select “System”,
“Clock,” “Language”, “Playback”, “Record”, “Audio”, “TV
Tuner” or “EXIT.” Press [] or [] to go to the next or return
to the previous menu.
4. The key settings are:
System --- Video Output
Clock--- Date ---> Time
Language --- OSD
Playback -- Aspect Ratio
Record --- DVD Quality ( HQ, SP, LP, EP and SLP )
Tape Quality (SP and SLP)
Audio --- Digital Output (PCM / Bit Stream)
5. Press [ENTER] to save the settings.
6. Press [SETUP] again to exit the setup menu or press [] to
return to the previous menu. Select “EXIT” and press
[ENTER] to exit the setup menu.
Notes:
To record TV programs using the timer record feature, you must
set the time accurately.
This Chapter allows you to customize the DVD Recorder+VCR to
meet your system requirements and set your personal preferences.
Notes:
If you accidentally enter progressive scan mode and want to
exit it, press [] and the numbered buttons of “6,” “0,” “9, ” “9”
and [ENTER]. The unit will be turned off. Press [POWER] to
switch it on.

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TV channel setup
TV channel search
When the scan channel function is activated, the TV channels are
searched and stored in a specific order. If the channel assignment
of your TV content provider changes or if you are reinstalling the
unit, you may need to start this procedure again. This will replace
the stored TV channel with the new ones.
Before channel scanning, set “TV Signal” first.
1.Ensure the RF cables are securely connected to
this unit.
2.Switch on the TV set and the unit.
3.Press [SETUP] to bring up the setup menu,
press [] [] to select “TV TUNER” and press
[].
4.Press [] [] to select “TV Signal” and press
[]. Press [] [] to select “cable,” “antenna”
or “auto” depending on how you receive your
terrestrial TV channels and press [ENTER].
Press [] to return to the previous menu and
save the setting.
5.Press [] [] to select “Utilities” and press
[]. Press [] [] to select “START SCAN” and
press [ENTER] to start channel search.
The TV channel scanning starts. This may take few minutes.
To stop channel scanning, go to “STOP SCAN” and press
[ENTER].
6.When all the TV channel have been searched
and stored, press [SETUP] to exit.
Adding or deleting TV channels manually
After you have performed channel scan, you may like to add or
delete some of the TV channels. This function allows adding or
deleting channel manually.
1.Press [SETUP] to display the “SETUP” menu,
press [] [] to select “TV TUNER” and press
[].
2.Press [] [] to select “Utilities” and press
[].
3.Press [] [] to select “Add/Delete” and press
[ENTER] to bring up the add/delete menu.
4.Press [] [][] [] to select the channel(s)
that you want to add or delete and press
[ENTER] for confirmation.
Move the cursor to the TV channel and you can press [ENTER]
again to cancel the delete operation.
5.Press [] [][] [] to select “EXIT” and
press [ENTER] to save the settings and exit the
add/delete menu.
Swapping TV channels manually
This function allows users to manually change the TV channel
order stored in this unit to match the TV channel order stored in
your TV set.
1.Press [SETUP] to display the “SETUP” menu,
press [] [] to select the “TV TUNER” icon
and press [].
2.Press [] [] to select “Swap” and press
[ENTER] to bring up the “SWAP” menu.
3.Select the TV channel(s) to be changed and
press [ENTER] to mark it/them.
4.Press [] [][] [] to select a new channel
position and press [ENTER] to swap.
5.To swap more TV channels, repeat step “3” to
complete the settings.
6.Select “EXIT” to save the setting and exit the
“SWAP” menu.

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Channel Editor
Before channel editing
Ensure that the antenna cables are securely connected up to
the unit.
Adding or deleting TV channels manually
1.Turn on the TV set and the unit, and switch
your TV’s input source to “AV.”
2. Press [SOURCE] on the unit’s remote control
to switch to “TV.”
3.Press [EDIT] to bring up the “Channel Editor”
menu, press [] [] to select one of the TV
channels and press [ENTER].
Move the cursor to the TV channel to make the selection and
press [ENTER] again to cancel the delete operation.
4. Repeat as necessary.
5. When finished, press [] [][] [] to
select “EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the
setting and exit the “Channel Editor” menu.
Renaming TV channels
1. At the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] []
to select one of the TV channels and press [].
2.Press [] [] to select “Rename” and press
[ENTER]. The keypad for entering a title name is displayed.
3.Select the desired characters from the
keypad. Press [ENTER] after each entry.
Moving TV channels up or down
1.At the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] []
to select one of the TV channels and press [].
2.Press [] [] to select “Move Up” or “Move
Down” and press [ENTER].
The channel moves up or down the list.
Each time you press [] [] and the item changes as follows.
3. Repeat as necessary.
4. When finished, press [] [][] [] to
select “EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the
setting and exit the “Channel Editor” menu.
Inserting new TV channels
1.At the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] []
to select one of the TV channels and press [].
2.Press [] [] to select “Insert to” and press
[ENTER].
3.Press [] [][] [] to enter the “Channel
number,” and press [ENTER].
The channel moves to the new position.
4. Repeat as necessary.
5. When finished, press [] [][] [] to
select “EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the
setting and exit the “Channel Editor” menu.
Swapping TV channels
This function allows you to manually change the TV channel
positions stored in the unit to match the ones stored in your TV
set.
1.At the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] []
to select one of the TV channels and press [].
2.Press [] [] to select “Swap with” and
press [ENTER].
3.Press [] [][] [] to enter a channel
number and press [ENTER].
The channel will change its position.
4.Repeat as necessary.
5.When finished, press [] [][] [] to
select “EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the
setting and exit the “Channel Editor” menu.
4.When finished, press [] [][] [] to
select “EXIT.” Press
[ENTER] to save the
setting and exit the
“Channel Editor”
menu.
Notes:
You only can enter up to 5
characters for a name.

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Channel Editor
Mapping the VCR Plus+®Channels
The VCR Plus+ Programming System (VCR Plus+®) greatly
simplifies Timer Recording. To record a show, just look up its
PlusCode number in your newspaper or magazine listings, and
enter it into the Timer Record menu.
To get started, you must first match your local TV channels to
the Guide Channel Numbers (GCNs). This onetime procedure is
known as “Channel Mapping.”
1.Turn on the TV set and the unit, and switch
your TV’s input source to “AV.”
2. Press [SOURCE] on the unit’s remote control
to switch to “TV.” Press [EDIT] to bring up the
“Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
3.Press [] [] to select the “VCR Plus+” icon
and press [ENTER].
The “Guide Channel Number (GCN)” menu is displayed.
4.Press [] [][] [] to enter the Guide
Channel Number (GCN) and press [ENTER].
5. Repeat as necessary.
6. When finished, press [] [][] [] to
select “EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the
setting and exit the “Channel Editor” menu.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
VCR Plus+ system is protected by one or more issued
United States patents such as Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,
079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and 4,706,121

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Recording
Before recording
This unit records on CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW discs
and VHS tapes. Please use qualified recordable discs/VHS tapes
to ensure best recording quality. Check our Web site for the
qualified media list.
Note:
For discs:
1. CD-R is a write-once disc media and CD-RW is a re-writable
disc media.
2. DVD+R/-R is a write-once disc media and DVD+RW/-RW is a
re-writable disc media.
3. Before playing a DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW disc
on compatible equipment, you will need to finalize the disc.
4. You cannot add new recording session to DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R discs after the disc is finalized.
5. In some cases, you may not be able to add new recording
sessions to a recordable DVD disc that contains sessions
recorded by other DVD-Recorders.
6. If a power failure occurs, the program you are recording may
be lost.
For VHS tapes:
Break the video cassettes’ tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover
the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use
the VHS tapes for recording again.
5.Press [VHS] to [DVD] to select the target
recording device.
VHS tapes begin recording at the position where it was left. You
must select the desired recording location on the tape.
Press [RECORD] to start recording.
After [RECORD] is pressed, it may take the unit a few seconds to
initialize.
Recording continues until it’s manually stopped or when disc or the
VHS tape is full.
To stop recording
When you press [ STOP] , it may take a few moments for
recording to stop and the session to close.
To pause recording
Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording, and press [ PAUSE] or
[RECORD] to resume recording.
To change the recording mode.
Press [SETUP] --> DVD Quality or Tape Quality.
DVD Quality VHS tape
Notes:
You cannot change the recording mode once a recording session
has begun. The new setting won’t be valid until the next recording
session.
To check the media status while recording
Press [DISPLAY] , the recording information is displayed.
Recording television programs
1.Press [ POWER] to turn the unit on.
2.Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable DVD disc for recording, the
recorder will automatically start the disc preparation process.
When you insert a new recordable CD-R/RW disc for recording,
you need to first specify a disc format for the unit to prepare the
disc as (Audio CD, VCD or SVCD).
3.Press [SOURCE] and [] [] to select “TV”
as the signal input source.
4.Press [ CH ] or press [] [] to select a
channel you want to record.
You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to
enter the desired channel number. Press [ENTER] after the desired
channel number is selected.
Note:
Once recording has begun, you can not change the channel.

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Recording
Playback with DVD menu ( for DVD disc record-
ing only)
The DVD Menu displays all the titles (programs) recorded on a disc
and you can select the one you want to play from.
1.Press [ PLAY] or [ GUIDER]
Press [DVD] on the remote control to switch to DVD control first.
The “DVD Menu” is displayed when you press [ PLAY] or when
you press [ GUIDER], “PLAYBACK” and “Play Disc.”
2.Press [] [] to select a title (program) you want to
play and press [ENTER].
To scroll the “DVD Menu” display by page.
Press [] [] [] [] to select the “ ” or “ ” icon to press
[ENTER] or press [ NEXT] or [ PREVIOUS], and the
entire “DVD Menu” advances/returns to the next/previous page.
To switch to “Text View” display
To switch to a text-based Disc Menu, select the “Text View” icon
and press [ENTER]. Only in Text View can you see the full
name of your recorded titles. To switch back to the graphical
menu, select the “Thumbnail View” icon and press [ENTER].
Adding new recording sessions:
Press [RECORD] to start a new recording ses-
sion and press [ STOP] at the point you want
to stop.
Note:
1. For DVD/CD discs only, each new recording session is placed
after the previous session unless a certain recording title is set to
be overwritten.
2.VHS tapes begin recording at the position where it was left. You
must select the desired recording location on the tape.
3.Before you start, please ensure that the disc or the VHS tape
has enough available space for the recording.
Changing Chapter Interval ( DVD disc Recording
only)
Creating chapters while recording
The unit automatically divides a session into chapters by inserting
chapter marks at 5/10/15/20/25/30-minute intervals during the
recording process.
1.Press [SETUP] to display the SETUP menu.
2.Press [] [] to select “RECORD” and press [].
3.Press [] [] to select “CHAPTER MARK” and
press [] . Press [] [] to set the chapter
interval and [ENTER] for confirmation.
4.When finished, press [SETUP] to exit the
“SETUP” menu and save the settings.
Notes:
1.During DVD disc recording, press [EDIT] to manually add a
chapter mark(s) in a recording session.
Adding new recordings
One-touch recording (CD/DVD and VHS tape)
Prior to initiating “One-touch recording,” you must select
the target recording device. Use “ One-touch recording” to
start recording immediately in 30-minute blocks. Press
[RECORD] twice to start a 30-minute recording session. Press
[RECORD] repeatedly to extend recording sessions, up to 6
hours in thirty-minute increments. Pressing [RECORD] when the
timed recording exceeds the 6-hour constraint automatically
turns “one-touch recording” OFF. The length of recording
depends on the current mode of recording quality and the
amount of time available on the disc/VHS tape.

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Recording
Playback of recorded contents on a VHS tape
Press [ PLAY]
1. Press [VHS] on the remote control to switch to tape control.
Press [ F.F.] or [ REW] to fast forward or rewind the tape
to the point you want to start playback from.
2. Press [ PLAY] and playback begins.
Press [ GUIDER]
1. Press [ GUIDER] to bring up the Easy Guider Menu.
2. Select “PLAYBACK” and then press [ENTER].
3. Select “Play Tape” and press [ENTER].
Recording from a VCR , Camcorder or DV
Before starting to record
Connect external equipment using standard CVBS (RCA) analog
audio/video cable or IEEE-1394 cable to record contents or
camcorder footage onto a disc in the digital video format or onto a
VHS tape in the analog video format.
This unit allows basic DV control with the unit’s remote control
when the DV is connected to the Recorder via the DV Link.
Recording from a VCR or Camcorder
Connect a Video Cassette Recorder or Camcorder to the unit’s
input terminals.
To start recording
1.Press [SETUP] and then select “RECORD” to
set the desired recording mode.
DVD Quality Tape Quality
2.Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
When you insert a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc for recording,
select a disc format for the unit to prepare the disc as (Audio CD,
VCD or SVCD).
3.Press [SOURCE] to select a signal input source
depending how the VCR or camcorder is con-
nected to the unit.
AV1-Front - For a device connected to the front Audio/Video Input.
AV2-Rear - For a device connected to the rear Audio/Video Input.
S-Video - For a device connected to the rear S-Video Input.
DV - For a device (such as a digital camcorder) connected
to the front DV Input with a DV cable.
4. Press [DVD] to control the DVD deck or [VHS]
to control the VCR deck first.
5. Cue the source VCR or the camcorder and
start playback at the beginning of the scene you
wish to record.
6.Press [RECORD] to start recording.
7.Press [ STOP] to stop recording.
To pause recording
Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording.
If you want to resume recording, press [ PAUSE] again or
[RECORD].

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Recording
1. Connect the DV camcorder to the unit using a IEEE-
1394 4-pin cable.
Notes:
1. The DV-Link input jack on this unit is for DV compatible
camcorders only.
2. Only DV signals can be input via the DV-Link jack to this DVD
Recorder.
3. Do not connect a MICRO MV format video camcorder to this DV-
Link (IEEE-1394) jack.
4. You cannot connect more than two pieces of video input sources
at the same time to the front panel connector of this unit.
2.Power on your TV and this unit.
3.Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape is
inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
When you insert a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc for recording,
select a disc format for the unit to prepare the disc as (Audio CD,
VCD or SVCD).
4.Power on the DV Camcorder and initiate it in “Play-
back” mode. “Pause” the playback on the DV
Camcorder at where you want to start recording from.
5.Press [SOURCE] on the Recorder’s remote control to
change the signal input source to “DV.”
AV1-Front - For a device connected to the front Audio/Video Input.
AV2-Rear - For a device connected to the rear Audio/Video Input.
S-Video - For a device connected to the rear S-Video Input.
DV - For a device (such as a digital camcorder) connected
to the front DV Input with a DV cable.
6.Press [DVD] to control the DVD Recorder or [VHS] to
control the VCR deck.
7.Cue the DV camcorder and start play back at the
beginning of the scene you wish to record.
Recording from a DV Camcorder 8.Resume the playback of the DV Camcorder and
press [RECORD] on the unit’s remote control to start
recording.
Press [ PAUSE ] to pause recording .
Press [ PAUSE ] again or [RECORD] to resume
recording.
Press [ STOP] to stop recording.
DV control
This unit allows basic DV control functions with the Remote
Control. The unit is equipped with a on-screen DV control bar (Play,
Stop, FF or Reverse) feature when the DV is connected to the unit
via the DV Link connection. Move the screen cursor to the desired
function by pressing [] [] [] [] and press [ENTER]..
1.Press [] [] to select ( ) and press
[ENTER] to fast-forward the DV Camcorder
footages.
2.Press [] [] to select ( )and press
[ENTER] to rewind the DV Camcorder footages.
3.Press [] [] to select ( ) and press
[ENTER] to stop the DV Camcorder playback.
4.Press [] [] to select ( ) and press [ENTER]
to start the DV Camcorder playback.
5.Press [] [] to select ( ) and press
[ENTER] to pause the DV Camcorder playback.
Note:
This unit will stay in “Pause” mode when no DV input signal is
detected.