Sanyo DVR-HT120 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Recordable DVD
Home Theatre System DVR-HT120
Problems with set up?
Call 0870 240 7475
Calls cost a maximum of 8p per
minute during peak periods,
based on BT rates of April 2004.
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your DVD Recorder and operating it for the first time.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
TV/DVD ZOOM T/C
PLAYMODE
R.SLOW F.SLOW F.REV F.FWD
RECMODE PAUSE PREV NEXT
REC
OK
EDIT DISPLAY
DISC
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
CH/INPUT
MUTEVOLTV
SURROUND LEVEL FUNCTION
TRIM TEST SOUND
RETURN SELECT
TIMER CLEAR
DVD recorder: DVR-S120
Powered subwoofer: ASX-HT120W
Front speakers: SX-HT120F
Centre speaker: SX-HT120C
Rear speakers: SX-HT120R
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PRECAUTIONS
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LOW POWER LASER DEVICE. TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS OR ATTEMPT
TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
- The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
- No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
- Do not use where there are extremes of temperature (below 5°C or exceeding 35°C) or where direct sunlight may strike it.
- Because of the DVD recorder's extremely low noise and wide dynamic range, there might be a tendency to set the volume on the amplifier unneces-
sarily high. Doing so may produce an excessively large output from the amplifier which could damage your speakers.
- Sudden changes in the ambient temperature may cause condensation to form on the optical lens inside the unit. If this happens, take out the disc,
leave the unit for about 2 hours, and then proceed to operate.
- When carrying the unit, be sure to remove a disc which may be inside and turn the power off. Wait at least 10 seconds, then unplug the mains lead
from the AC outlet. Carrying the unit with a disc inside may damage the disc and/or the unit.
- Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a book case or built-in cabinet.
- The unit must be operated in a horizontal position only.
The unit must be placed in a well ventilated area.
Do not place any object on the top of the unit.
Do not block ventilation holes.
The cabinet of the unit warms up when it is used for a long time, but it is not a malfunction.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household
waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products.
Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpora-
tion, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Recording copyright material without permission of the copyright owners is usually an infringement. If you wish to re-record copyright material, permission
from the copyright owner is necessary. SANYO does not approve of, and cannot be held responsible for, any unlawful use of this machine.
IMPORTANT
If the plug supplied with this equipment is not suitable for the socket
outlets in your home it should be cut off and replaced with the correct
type.
Disposal of Plug
If the non rewireable plug is to be cut off, the removed plug should
be disposed of carefully as there is a shock hazard should the plug
be inserted into a live socket.
Replacing Fuse
The detachable fuse cover must be replaced after changing the fuse.
Only a 3A fuse should be used and should comply with BS1362 and
should carry the ASTA mark .
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code;
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
The wires in the mains lead must be connected to the terminals in
the plug as follows;
Wire colour Plug terminal marking
Blue N or Black or Blue
Brown L or Red or Brown
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal.
If the mains plug contains a fuse this should be 3A, if a plug without a fuse
is used the distribution board fuse should not be greater than 5A.
Disconnect the mains plug from the supply socket when not in use.
Do not remove the back cover with mains connected.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains unless it is unplugged from the AC outlet.
Either the main unit or remote control can be operated. However, for convenience, this instruction manual explains operation using
the remote control.
NOTE:
- This handling description is printed prior to product development.
- When a part of the product specification must be changed to improve operability or other functions, priority is given to the product specifica-
tion itself.
- In such instances, the instruction manual may not entirely match all the functions of the actual product.
- Therefore, the actual product and packaging, as well as the name and illustration, may differ from the manual.
This set complies with the EMC Directive 89/336 and with the LVD Directive 72/23.
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Remote control x 1
R6 (HP 7) battery x 2
Video lead x 1
75-ohm coaxial aerial lead x 1
DVD+RW blank disc x 1
ACCESSORIES
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 1
IMPORTANT ............................................................................... 1
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................... 2
PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3
Front Panel .......................................................................... 3
Rear Panel ........................................................................... 4
Remote Control ................................................................... 5
Operation Status Display ................................................... 6
Front panel display...................................................................... 6
Status display on TV screen........................................................ 7
Disc Information ........................................................... 7
Recordable Discs................................................................ 7
Playable Discs..................................................................... 8
Notes on handling discs .............................................................. 8
Cleaning discs for high quality recording .................................... 8
About Titles, Chapters and Tracks .............................................. 8
INSTALLATION, CONNECTION & SETTING THE
CHANNEL...................................................................... 9
Connecting to a TV and Various AV Equipment............... 9
Connecting to a TV...................................................................... 9
Connecting a satellite receiver .................................................. 11
Connecting audio equipment .................................................... 11
Connecting to a video deck and other recording equipment..... 12
Connecting the Main Lead ............................................... 14
Initial Settings.................................................................... 14
Auto-setting the channel.................................................. 15
Setting the Clock............................................................... 15
Manually Setting the Reception Channel........................ 15
Displaying the channel setup screen ........................................ 15
Manually setting the channel..................................................... 15
Arranging and Deleting Channels ............................................. 16
RECORDING................................................................ 17
Recording Programmes during Reception..................... 17
Timer Recording................................................................ 18
Timer recording by “Video Plus+ code”..................................... 18
Timer recording without using “Video Plus+ code” ....................... 20
Checking, Changing and Deleting Reservations....................... 21
Problem solving for programmed recordings ............................ 21
Recording Video from Other AV Equipment................... 22
Inserting New Recordings on a DVD+RW....................... 22
SAT Record
(Automatic recording from Satellite Receiver)............... 22
DISC PLAYBACK ........................................................ 23
Basic Operations ....................................................................... 23
LISTENING TO MUSIC ...................................................... 24
Playable Discs........................................................................... 24
Basic Playback Operations ....................................................... 24
Repeat Playback, Random Playback, Intro Playback ............... 25
Playing Back a Specific Track ................................................... 25
Playing Back from a Specific Point by Time Search .................25
Playing Back MP3 Discs................................................... 25
VIEWING JPEG CD PHOTOS & IMAGES......................... 26
Playable Discs........................................................................... 26
Displaying the Thumbnail Screen.............................................. 26
Searching for Photos in the Thumbnail Screen......................... 26
Displaying Photos in the Slide Show......................................... 27
EDITING & DISC MANAGEMENT............................... 28
Editing Chapters ............................................................... 28
Insert Chapter ........................................................................... 28
Hide Chapter ............................................................................. 28
Unhide Chapter ......................................................................... 28
Delete Chapters(Delete Chapter, Delete All)............................. 28
Editing Titles...................................................................... 29
Editing Recording Titles (name) ................................................ 29
Playback Title ........................................................................... 29
Erasing a recording/title ............................................................ 29
Disc settings...................................................................... 29
Changing the Disc Name .......................................................... 29
Erasing DVD+RW Discs............................................................ 29
Finalising DVD+R Discs ............................................................ 30
Make DVD Compatible.............................................................. 30
DVD RECORDER SETTINGS ..................................... 31
TV Screen Settings ........................................................... 31
Audio Output Settings...................................................... 32
Operation and State Display Settings............................. 32
Setting the Language........................................................ 33
Recording Settings ........................................................... 34
Parental Level Control...................................................... 34
Setting parental level control..................................................... 34
To play back a DVD video set with parental level controls........ 35
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................. 36
MAINTENANCE........................................................... 38
Cleaning the cabinet ................................................................. 38
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................ 38
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PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS
Front Panel
You can operate the DVD recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front panel of the DVD recorder.
2 1
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1oTo switch on or standby. p.14
2rOPEN/CLOSE Open/close disc tray. p.17, 23
3wPlayback button: To play back a disc. p.23
4eStop button: Interrupt playback/recording. p.17, 23
5dPrevious: Select previous chapter or track. p.23
6fNext: Select next chapter or track. p.23
7REC MODE Record type (quality): To select different qualities of recording (HQ, SP, LP, EP or EP+). p.17
8qREC Record: Record from the preselected input. p.17
9S-VIDEO AV3-S IN: Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders. p.13
10 VIDEO AV3 IN: Connection of camcorders or video recorders. p.13
11 L-AUDIO-R AV3/AV3-S IN: Connection of camcorders or video recorders. This is common audio for both
S-Video and Video. p.13
12 DV IN Digital video input: To connect a digital camcorder or other suitable device. p.13
13 CHANNEL-To select the previous programme number. p.17
14 CHANNEL+To select the next programme number. p.17
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Rear Panel
134 9810
2567
1ANTENNA IN Aerial input: Socket into which aerial input is connected. p.9
2ANTENNA OUT Aerial output: Socket from where aerial output is connected to TV set. p.9
3COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Video output: Socket from where YUV (Component Video) output is connected to YUV Video
compatible input devices (Progressive scan TV, etc). p.10
4VIDEO OUT Video output: Socket from where Video (Composite Video) output is connected to Video
compatible input devices. p.10
5AUDIO OUT Analogue audio output: Socket from where audio output is connected to audio input devices. p.10, 12
6S-VIDEO OUT Video output: Socket from where S-Video output is connected to S-Video compatible input
devices. p.13
7DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Digital audio output: Socket into which digital audio input devices can be connected (ampli-
fier/receiver). p.11
8AV 2 SCART socket 2: Connect to external equipment. p.11
9AV 1(TO TV) SCART socket 1: Connect to the TV set. p.9
10 Mains lead Plug into the power source. p.14
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Remote Control
TV/DVD ZOOM T/C
PLAY MODE
R.SLOW F.SLOW F.REV F.FWD
REC MODE PAUSE PREV NEXT
REC
OK
EDIT DISPLAY
DISC
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
CH/INPUT
MUTEVOLTV
SURROUND LEVEL FUNCTION
TRIM TEST SOUND
RETURN SELECT
TIMER CLEAR
1
2
8
10
11
16
13
24
25
28
29
17
18
20
21
3
4
5
32
6
9
12
15
14
19
23
22
27
26
31
30
7
1oTo switch set on or standby, interrupt
menu function, interrupt a programmed
recording (TIMER).
p.14
p.17
2TIMER To program a recording with the Video
Plus+ system / without the Video Plus+
system or to alter/clear programmed
recordings.
p.18
3CLEAR To delete last entry or clear programmed
recording (TIMER). p.21
4rOpen/Close the disc tray. p.17
p.23
50..9 Number buttons: 0 to 9. p.18
6RETURN Return to previous menu on a VCD. -
7SELECT When entering text, press this button to
select between uppercase and lowercase
characters.
p.30
8TV Selects the tuner image built into the
DVD recorder. p.17
9CH/INPUT +To select the next programme number. p.17
10 CH/INPUT -To select the previous programme
number. p.17
11 SYSTEM
MENU
Call up/cancel the System Menu. p.31
12 DISC
MENU
To show the DVD menu or the disc
menu. p.29
13 EDIT Displays the edit menu for DVD+RW
discs, for inserting, deleting and hiding
chapters
p.28
14 DISPLAY To display the status display and the
channel / clock display p.7
15 4682 Cursor keys: Left, right, up, down naviga-
tion keys.
p.15
p.16
16 k Applies the details you have selected
or entered. p.14
17 RECqRecord from the preselected input. p.17
18 wTo play back a disc. p.23
19 eStop playback / recording, except with
programmed recordings (TIMER).
p.17
p.23
20 REC MODE To select different qualities of recording
(HQ, SP, LP, EP or EP+). Lower the
quality of recording higher than the time
of recording.
p.17
21 PAUSE sPause: If this button is pressed during
playback, the playback pauses. You
will see a still picture. If this button is
pressed during recording, the recording
pauses.
Each press of this button during a play-
back pause feeds the video one frame
at a time to display still images.
p.23
22 PREV dWith single press of the button during
playback, DVD recorder will go back the
previous chapter or previous track.
p.23
23 NEXT fWith a single press of the button during
playback, the DVD recorder will start
playing the next chapter or next track.
p.23
24 R.SLOW zPlayback the disc backwards at a slower
speed. Each press of the button changes
the speed.
p.23
25 F.SLOW xPlayback the disc forwards at a slower
speed. Each press of the button changes
the speed.
p.23
26 F.REV cThe disc is fast-reversed. Each press of
the button changes the speed. p.23
27 F.FWD vThe disc is fast-forwarded. Each press of
the button changes the speed. p.23
28 TV/DVD Press this button to select between DVD
recorder images and TV set images. p.18
29 ZOOM Enlarge the video image. p.23
30 T/C This button evokes the T/C Tools menu,
which provides titles, chapters, zoom,
angle, slow, search, audio, step, sound
and subtitles options.
p.24
31 PLAY MODE Selects the Play Mode. p.23
32 Amplifier
(Powered
subwoofer)
controls
Controls amplifer.
*1
*1 Refer to the supplied Subwoofer and speakers instruction manual.
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Inserting batteries
Install two “R6 (HP 7)” batteries.
NOTE:
- Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for a month
or more. Batteries left in the unit may leak and cause damage.
Remote control range
DISC
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
CH/INPUT
MUTEVOLTV
SURROUND LEVEL FUNCTION
TRIM TEST SOUND
RETURN SELECT
TIMER CLEAR
Operation Status Display
Front panel display
Remote sensor
Within approx.
6 meters
30°30°
REC D
DVD RW
ANGLE
PBC
VPS PDC
REM NICAM
HQ
SP
LP
EP
EP
1
8
7
10
12 13 11 14 15 16
2 9 3 4 5 6 20 17
18
19
These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display:
1wPlayback in progress.
2sPlayback/record interrupted (Pause).
3VPS/PDC Video Programming System / Programme Delivery Control: A VPS or PDC code will be transmitted for the selected
TV program.
4REM Displays the Title/Track time remaining
5A recording (timer) has been programmed.
6NICAM The DVD recorder has detected a Nicam audio signal.
7REC Recording in progress.
8D Lights when playing a disc recorded with Dolby Digital Audio.
9dts Lights when playing a disc recorded with DTS.
10 PLights when progressive video is being output.
11 DVD+RW Displays the type of DVD disc in the recorder: DVD /DVD+R / DVD+RW.
12 ANGLE Displays the angle information of the DVD video disc.
13 PBC Play Back Control.
14 TDisplays the current title number (DVD).
15 TR Displays the track selected/played (CD).
16 CDisplays the chapter selected/played (DVD).
17 ST During playback a HiFi/2 channel tone was detected or a HiFi/2 channel tone was received.
18 CH Channel/programme number.
19 HQ, SP, LP, EP, EP+ Displays the recording quality selected during recording. Recording qualities HQ, SP, LP, EP or EP+ are shown
on the recorder display.
20 Multi-function display.
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Status display on TV screen
The DVD status is also displayed on the TV screen.The status is displayed
in the Status Display and Channel/Clock Display.
Record
DVD+RW
0:00:13 / 0:29:47
Title 1 : 01/01
OTR 00:30
AV1
23:31
:..
..
Status Display
When you set “Feature” - “Status Display” at “System Menu” to ON,
the Status Display is displayed for several seconds when the DVD is
operated.
To display the Status Display all the time, press DISPLAY.
Pressing DISPLAY while the Status Display is displayed hides the Status
Display.
The following information is displayed in the Status Display:
Record
DVD+RW
0:00:13 / 0:29:47
Title 1 : 01/01
OTR 00:30
NOTE:
- If an attempt is made to perform an operation that is not supported in
the DVD state at this time, “ ” is displayed to the right of the Status
Display.
Channel/Clock Display
The Channel/Clock Display is displayed at the bottom right of the TV
screen. Pressing DISPLAY on the remote control switches between
display/hide of the Channel/Clock Display.
The following information is displayed in the Channel/Clock Display:
AV1
23:31
:..
..
Operating mode
Disc type
Time elapsed from start of title/overall
time of title
DVD:Title No.: current chapter No./to-
tal number of chapters
CD: Track No.: current track No./total
number of tracks
Play Mode (during playback) or OTR
Status (during recording)
The channel currently being received
or the currently selected input is
displayed.
When you want to change the input
source from Preset programme to
External input, press ”00”. AV1 will be
selected.
Current channel/selected input.
No signal (TV channel is not
available/additional device is not
connected or is switched off.)
Current time.
Time when the next timer reservation
is begun.
Time when the reservation is closed
during recording.
Disc Information
Recordable Discs
Disc Type Logo Mark
DVD+RW
DVD+R
NOTE:
- Even if the type of the discs is DVD+R/RW, the following discs cannot
be recorded.
Double Layer discs, High Speed discs of 4X speed or faster.
- Only the above types of discs can be recorded on this unit.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, etc. cannot be
recorded.
- Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect recording and/or
playback performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
- In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs
that contain recordings made on other DVD Recorders or PCs.
Unrecordable pictures
• Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this unit.
• When the unit receives a copy guard signal while recording, the unit
cannot record correctly.
• Only Audio input cannot be recorded without entering a Video signal.
• Video games cannot be recorded.
Important Note:
- SANYO takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power
cuts, defective discs, or damage to the unit, etc.
Status Display
Channel/Clock
Display
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Playable Discs
Disc Type Logo Mark
DVD video
DVD+RW
DVD+R
Audio CD
NOTE:
- Only the above types of discs can be played on this unit.
DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR mode), CD-ROM,
CVD, SACD, etc. cannot be played.
- Region number (Regional restriction code) is built-in to the unit
and DVD discs.There is a region number on the rear of the unit.
DVD video discs having a region code “2” or “ALL” can be played on
this DVD recorder.
- The WMA files cannot be played back.
- For MP3. CD, see Page 25.
- For Picture/JPEG CD, see Page 26.
- There are the marks on some DVD disc packages.
Example:
Region number
Multiple languages Multi-aspect
Multi-language subtitles Multi-angle
Closed caption
- Some DVD+R/DVD+RWs cannot be played back depending on the
recording conditions.
- This unit can play back the DVD-R that has recorded movie data as
well. However, some DVD-Rs cannot be played back depending on
the recording conditions.
- The DVD-RW (Video mode) can be played back. However, some DVD-
RWs cannot be played back depending on the recording conditions.
The DVD-RW (VR mode) cannot be played back.
- This unit is to be used exclusively with the PAL (or NTSC) colour
system discs. SECAM system discs cannot be used with this unit.
Notes on handling discs
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight, high humidity or high tem-
peratures for extended periods of time.
• Discs should be returned to their cases after use.
• Do not apply paper or write anything on the disc surface.
• Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the playing surface (glossy
side).
• Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the playing surface
of the disc with a soft cloth.
Wipe in a straight motion from the centre to the outside of the disc.
• Never use chemicals such as record cleaning sprays, antistatic sprays
or fluids, benzene or thinner to clean discs.
Cleaning discs for high quality recording
Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped from the signal surface
of the disc (glossy side) with a soft cloth.
Wipe in a straight motion from the centre to the outside of the disc.
Y
es No
About Titles, Chapters and Tracks
Title
The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is
assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the title you want.
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned
a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Title 1
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Audio CD discs are divided into tracks. Normally, one song is the equivalent
of one track.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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INSTALLATION, CONNECTION & SETTING THE CHANNEL
NOTE:
- Do not connect the mains lead to an AC outlet until all connections have been made.
- Please refer to the instruction manuals for the equipments that you are connecting (TV, VCR, Subwoofer and speakers, etc.).
- When you connect the unit to your TV and other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect all of the equipments from the AC outlet
until all the connections have been made.
Follow the procedure below to prepare to use the DVD recorder.
Connect to a TV and various AV equipment. (See pages 9 to 13.)
L
Start initial setting by connecting the Mains Lead. (See page 14.)
L
Set the language and initial settings. (See page 14.)
L
Automatically set the channel. (See page 15.)
L
Set the clock. (See page 15.)
L
Manually set the channel. (See pages 15 to 16.)
Connecting to a TV and Various AV Equipment
Connecting to a TV
Aerial and TV connections
Aerial
Aerial lead
(not supplied)
TV
To RF input
Aerial lead
To SCART socket
SCART lead
(not supplied)
NOTE:
- When the DVD recorder is connected by the SCART socket connector cable, the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT socket connection is not neces-
sary.
- Do not connect the aerial and VCR as shown below.
VCR DVD recorder TV DVD recorder VCR TV
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When connecting to a TV without a SCART terminal
Connection without using the SCART socket cable
Connecting to a TV with the audio and video leads.
If your TV has a video input socket, connect the unit as shown.
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
INPUT
1
Audiolead (not supplied)
Video lead
Connecting to a TV with an S-video and audio leads
If your TV has an S-video input socket, connect the unit as shown. You can enjoy clearer picture play. (The VIDEO OUT socket connection is not TV.)
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
INPUT
1
S-video lead (not supplied)
Audiolead (not supplied)
When connecting to a TV with a component video input terminal
If your TV has Component Video inputs, you can enjoy superior picture quality.
Use component cables (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT output on the unit to the COMPONENT input on the television.
In this configuration, the Red and White audio connections are required.
AUDIO IN
TVCOMPONENT IN
Component video lead
(not supplied)
Y
L
R
L
R
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
Audiolead
(not supplied)
NOTE:
- The DVD recorder DVR-S120 can be used connected to a progressive video-compatible TV or display.
In this case, change the YUV Output item from “Interlace” to “Progressive” referring to “TV Screen Settings” at “DVD Recorder Settings”.
(See page 31.)
- Change Video Output in setting items related to Video in the System Menu to “S-video + YUV” or “Video + YUV”. (See page 31.)
- When using component connections, please remove all other video output connections.
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Connecting a satellite receiver
For Digital Cable and Satellite TV users please connect your decoder’s output to this unit’s input.
Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV2 (Scart socket) on this unit to the SCART OUT socket on the satellite receiver.
SCART lead
(not supplied)
DVD Recorder
Satellite Receiver
NOTE:
- While viewing the images from the Satellite Receiver on the TV screen, TV images will disappear when DVR-S120 turns on.
Connecting audio equipment
As an alternative to using the TV’s speakers, the sound can also be played back through a digital or analog amplifier.
Connecting to a digital audio device
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
Use a fiber-optic cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL (digital optical output) on the unit to the digital optical input on a stereo
amplifier or a receiver. Before connecting, remove the protective cap on the optical lead plug.
Optical lead
(not supplied)
Before connecting, remove
the protective cap fromthe
socket. Replace the cover
when the socket is not in use.
Powered
subwoofer
ASX-HT120W
To digital audio input
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Connecting to a tape deck
Use an audio cord to connect the AUDIO OUT on the unit to the audio input on a tape deck.
LINE IN
Audiolead
(not supplied)
Ta
p
edeck
L
R
L
R
Connecting to a video deck and other recording equipment
Video images from other video equipment can be recorded on the DVD recorder, and video images on the DVD recorder can be recorded on other
video equipment.
Connection for recording video images on the DVD recorder to other video equipment
You can use this unit as a source player or as a recording deck.
Connect a VCR or similar recording equipment to the AV2 (SCART), S-VIDEO OUT, or VIDEO OUT sockets.
NOTE:
- When using the AV2(SCART) as a connecter, you can only record the contents on a disc when playing back on a DVD recorder, to other recording
equipment.
VCR, etc.
SCART lead
(not supplied)
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
INPUT
1
VCR, etc.
Audio/Video lead (not supplied)
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When connecting a VCR, etc. having an S-video terminal, connect by an S-video lead.
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
INPUT
1
VCR, etc.
S-video lead (not supplied)
Audio lead (not supplied)
Connection for recording video images from other video equipment on the DVD recorder
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
A/V
OUTPUT
SOCKETS
Audio lead
(not supplied)
S-video lead
(not supplied)
Open the lid.
DV camcorder,etc.
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
A/V
OUTPUT
SOCKETS
Audio/Video lead (not supplied)
Open the lid.
DV camcorder,etc.
Connecting to a DV camcorder
You can use this unit to record from a DV camcorder when connected with a 4-pin DV lead (not supplied).
Connect a DV camcorder or similar recording equipment to this unit as shown.
DV
OUT
DV camcorder,etc.
DV lead
(not supplied)
Open the lid.
NOTE:
- When a disc tray is opened, DV-IN can not be selected.
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Connecting the Main Lead
After all connections have been made, connect the mains lead to an
AC outlet.
When the power supply is connected for the first time, the initial setup
screen will automatically be displayed.
Follow the on-screen instructions to make the initial settings.
NOTE:
- If the initial setup screen is not displayed, turn the power OFF, and
connect the main lead to an AC outlet with the power button o
held down. Hold down the power button ountil the setup screen
is displayed.
- At the time, turn the power off the other equipment connected to AV2.
(When the equipment connected to AV2 is on, the above operation
may not work.)
Initial Settings
First, set the language and make the settings on the TV currently con-
nected.
1. Select the item to be changed using 8or 2, and change the set-
tings.
Press Choose Settings.
Press SYSTEM to Continue
English OK
Audio
Off
Subtitle
English
Menu
Austria
Country
4:3 LB
TV Shape
Setting Item Explanation
Audio Set the DVD audio language. When you press the
kbutton, the selection items are displayed. Select
the desired item using 8or 2, and press the k
button.
Subtitle Set the DVD subtitle language. If subtitle language
is not available, the DVD recorder picks the first
available language.
When you press the kbutton, the selection items
are displayed. Select the desired item using 8or 2,
and press the kbutton.
Menu Set the menu display language.
When you press the kbutton, the selection items
are displayed. Select the desired item using 8or 2,
and press the kbutton.
Country Choose the country that uses this DVD recorder.
When you press the kbutton, the selection items
are displayed. Select the desired item using 8or 2,
and press the kbutton.
Setting Item Explanation
TV Shape Set the aspect ratio (shape) of your TV’s screen. When
you press the kbutton, the selection items are
displayed. Select the desired item using 8or 2, and
press the kbutton.
4:3 LB: Select this when a standard size TV is
connected. When a wide-screen image
(16:9) is played at this setting, black bands
(letterboxes) appear at the top and bottom
of the screen.
4:3 PS: Select this when a standard size TV is con-
nected. When a wide-screen image (16:9)
is played at this setting, the left and right
edges of the image are not displayed.
Cut off Cut off
16:9: Select this when a wide-screen TV is con-
nected. Also set the TV to wide screen.
2. When you have finished the settings, press SYSTEM MENU to
advance to automatic setting of the reception channel.
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Auto-setting the channel
1. The following screen is displayed. Check the antenna connection and
press the kbutton.
Connect Antenna
Press OK to Continue
Please Connect
Your Antenna Now!
2. The automatic TV channel search starts and a progress bar is shown.
This allows the DVD recorder to save all available TV channels. This
procedure may take several minutes.
Auto Install Channels
Please Wait... Searching for Channels.
00 Channels Found
CLEAR to Cancel, STOP to Save
NOTE:
- To cancel automatic setting of the channel, press e. Advance to step
3.
3. When the bar is displayed to the right side, press SYSTEM MENU
to advance to the clock setup.
Auto Install Channels
10 Channels Found
Press SYSTEM to Save and Exit
Setting the Clock
1. Press 4or 6to move to the item (Day, Month, Year, Time) to enter,
and press the 8or 2, or 0 to 9 number buttons to set the time.
Set Date and Time
Press SYSTEM to Save and Exit
Day
Date
Time
Month Year
:
01 01
01 01
05
//
20
2. To end setting, press SYSTEM MENU.
Make sure that the time is displayed correctly on the front panel.
NOTE:
- After Clock is set, the power will be turned off(standby) automati-
cally.
Manually Setting the Reception Channel
In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found
and stored during initial installation. In this case, you will need to search
for and store the missing or coded TV channels manually.
Displaying the channel setup screen
1. Turn the TV on and select input from the DVD recorder. (For details
on operation methods, refer to your TV’s manual.)
2. Press SYSTEM MENU to display the System Menu.
3. Select “Setup” using 8or 2, and press 6once. The setting items
at “Setup Options” on the right of the screen can now be selected
using 8or 2.
Setup Options
Press OK to Select or "Left Arrow" to Exit
Auto Install
Manual Search
Sort TV Channels
Date and Time
In this screen, set the reception channel by the following procedure.
Manual Search
L
Manual Channel Search, here you can choose
and install channels of interest.
Sort TV Channels Sorting the TV Channels.
Manually setting the channel
Perform the following operation in the Setup Option screen.
1. Select “Manual Search” using 8or 2and press the kbutton.
Setup Options
Press OK to Select or "Left Arrow" to Exit
Auto Install
Manual Search
Sort TV Channels
Date and Time
2. Specify whether to set the channel by frequency or channel No.
Manual Channel Search (Page 1)
Press OK to Select or "Left Arrow" to Exit
Freq. OK Channel/Freq.
0.0
Entry/Search
1
Program #
Channel Name
NOTE:
- “Freq.”: Select this to set the channel by frequency.
- “Program”: Select this to set the channel by channel No.
- “S-Channel”: Select this to set the channel by special channel when
you are using your TV with cable TV, for example.
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3. The search for channels that can be received begins from the smallest
frequency or channel No. of the channel displayed at “Entry/Search”
and increases upwards to larger values.
When the desired channel is found, changing of the number value
comes to a stop. Press 2to advance to the “Programme #” item.
4. At the “Programme #” item, specify which channel on the TV the
reception channel specified in step 3 is to be viewed.
Using 4or 6in “Programme # “, select the programme number you
want to use for the TV channel, e.g. “01”.
NOTE:
- Programmes cannot be reserved correctly if you do not make the
correct settings.
5. Enter the name of the channel to display on the TV screen. Select the
“Channel Name” item using 8or 2, and press the kbutton.
Decide on the position to enter the text using 4or 6, and enter text
using 8or 2.
When you have entered the name, press the kbutton.
6. When you press NEXT fwith the “Channel Name” item selected,
the following screen is displayed. Select the item to be changed using
8or 2, and change the settings.
Manual Channel Search (Page 2)
Press PREVIOUS for Page 1 of Options.
Off
Off
OK
Decoder
NICAM
Fine Tuning
Press SYSTEM to Save and Exit.
Decoder Sets whether or not to use a decoder to receive
this channel.
When you press the kbutton, the selection
item is displayed. Select the desired item using
8or 2, and press the kbutton.
NICAM Sets whether or not to select NICAM.
When you press the kbutton, the selection
item is displayed. Select the desired item using
8or 2, and press the kbutton.
Fine Tuning After pressing the kbutton, fine-tune the
reception state using 4or 6while viewing the
TV screen. When you have finished adjusting,
press the kbutton.
NOTE:
- When you press PREV d, the screen returns to “Manual Channel
Search (Page 1)”. In this screen, you can change the details you are
currently setting.
7. Press SYSTEM MENU to save the settings, and return to the Setup
Options screen.
8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 of this procedure for all of the channels you want
to set.
Arranging and Deleting Channels
After you have performed the automatic channel search, you may not
agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been
allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers). You can use
this function to rearrange the TV channels already stored or to delete TV
channels you do not want or those with poor reception.
NOTE:
- The teletext clock resets automatically.
If you store a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC on programme
number “P01”, the date and time will automatically be transmitted
and constantly updated. As a result, the changes from summer time
to winter time and back again will be made automatically.
Perform the following operation in the Setup Option screen.
1. Select “Sort TV Channels “ using 8or 2and press the kbut-
ton.
Setup Options
Press OK to Select or "Left Arrow" to Exit.
Auto Install
Manual Search
Sort TV Channels
Date and Time
2. The following screen will be displayed. In this screen, arrange or
delete channels.
P:04
P:05
P:08
P:07
P:06
S.P: 001 BBB
Sort Channel List
Press OK to Select Channel to Move
Press CLEAR to Delete a Channel
Press SYSTEM to Save and Exit.
Rearranging the order of channels
First of all, select the channel you want to re-arrange using 8or 2, and
press the kbutton.
Next, move to the position where you want to move the channel to using
8or 2, and press the kbutton. This re-arranges the order of the
channel.
Deleting TV channels
You can delete channels you do not want to receive. Select the desired
channel using 8or 2, and press CLEAR.
3. Repeat step 2 for all of the channels you want to change.
4. When you have finished changing the settings, press SYSTEM MENU
to save the settings.
Program# Reception channel Channel name
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RECORDING
Recording Programmes during Reception
1. Turn the TV on and select input from the DVD recorder. (For details
on operation methods, refer to your TV’s manual.)
2. Press obutton. (It takes time to enter the condition the power
supplied.)
3. Press rOPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and place the disc with
the label facing up on the disc tray.
3. Press rOPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray closes, and "READING" is displayed on the front panel
to indicate that the disc is being checked.
If a disc ready for recording has been loaded, the display on the front
panel or on the TV screen changes as follows.
“NO DATA” on front
panel
This is displayed for a brief flash when
an empty new disc is loaded.
Index screen is displayed
on TV and final line be-
comes “Empty Title”
You have loaded an already recorded
DVD+RW disc, or an already re-
corded DVD+R disc that has not been
finalised.
NOTE:
- When the menu contained on the disc is displayed or playback starts,
this means that the disc is not recordable. Reload with a recordable
disc.
- When "No More Titles Available" is displayed, this means that titles
(including empty titles) exceeding 48 have been saved to disc. Either
delete titles, or replace the disc.
5. When the disc menu is displayed, move to “Empty Title” by 8or 2,
and make sure that there is enough free space on the disc.
Empty Title
1:53:03 SP
AV1
01.01.05 0:00:25 SP
NOTE:
- When a blank disc is inserted, the Disc Menu is not displayed on the
TV screen. The TV screen returns to the screen of the broadcasting
station that was being received or the currently selected external
input.
Proceed to the next step 6 as it is.
- With DVD+RW discs, you can also overwrite titles that have already
been recorded to disc. For details on overwrite recording, see “Inserting
New Recording on a DVD+RW” on page 22.
6. Repeatedly press REC MODE to specify the recording mode (picture
quality).
HQ High Quality About 60 minutes can be
recorded to disc (4.7GB).
SP Standard Play About 120 minutes can be
recorded to disc (4.7GB).
LP Long Play (S-VHS quality) About 180 minutes can be
recorded to disc (4.7GB).
EP Extended Play (better than
VHS quality)
About 240 minutes can be
recorded to disc (4.7GB).
EP+ Extended Play (VHS picture
quality)
About 360 minutes can be
recorded to disc (4.7GB).
7. Press TV to switch to the DVD recorder tuner.
8. Press CH/INPUT +or -to select the channel to record.
9. Press RECqto start recording.
During recording, the following information is displayed on the front
panel.
REC
DVD RW
VPS PDC
REM
SP
Recording in progress display
Type of disc
Remaining time (hours : minutes : seconds)
Title No. Chapter No.
Recording mode
Stereo audio
Cancelling (pausing)/resuming recording
When you press PAUSE sduring recording, recording is paused, and
"Pause Rec" is displayed on screen.
Use this feature, for example, to prevent commercials from being
recorded.
To resume recording, press RECq.
Marking screens during recording
During recording it is possible to mark scenes that you want to see or
hide later. During recording press EDIT at the relevant location. The
screen displays “Inserting Chapter Marker”. The “CHAPTER” number is
increased by one in the Status Display. Press DISPLAY to display the
Status Display on the screen.
Ending recording
Press eto end recording.
When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is
also stored at the beginning of the recording:
• Name of the recording. If the TV station does not transmit a name, only
the channel number and time will be stored as the name
• Length of the recording
• Record type (Quality)
• Date of the recording
• Index picture of the recording
When recording is ended, this information is displayed in the index
screen.
AV1
01.01.05 0:00:25 SP
Name of the recording
Length of the recording
Date of the recording
Record type (Quality)
Free space on disc
(time)
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To One Touch Recording (OTR)
The power can be automatically turned off after recording for the specified
time without setting timer recording. DVD recorder will automatically switch
off after ending recording.
When you press RECqduring recording, you can increase the recording
time 30 minutes at a time. The DVD recorder will automatically switch
off after recording ends.
NOTE:
- OTR does not work when there is not 30 minute’s worth of recordable
space.
- To cancel the recording time that you have set repeatedly press
RECquntil the time at the bottommost line of the Status Display is
no longer displayed.
- When the disc runs out of free space during recording, the setting
for automatically turning the switch off after recording ends becomes
invalid, and the power cannot be turned off.
- To cancel the recording time that you have set
Press CLEAR while the recording time is displayed.
To watch the TV during recording
To watch TV on the TV tuner while the programme is being recorded,
press the TV/DVD button to switch to the TV tuner so that you can watch
the TV programme.
NOTE:
- The TV switch can be turned off if you are not going to watch TV
during recording.
Timer Recording
This feature allows you to automatically record at a specified date and
time. Up to eight reservations can be made on the DVD recorder.
There are two timer recording modes, timer recording by “Video Plus+
code” and timer recording by entering a programme No. and recording
date and time.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
NOTE:
- Set the DVD recorder's clock in advance.
Timer recording by “Video Plus+ code”
Most TV programmes can be recorded easily in the recording screen by
the nine-digit Video Plus code assigned to that program.As the information
to be set for timer recording is contained in the Video Plus+ code, there is
no need to enter a date, programme No., and start and end times.
1. Turn the TV on and select input from the DVD recorder. (For details
on operation methods, refer to your TV's manual.)
2. Press TIMER to display the TIMER screen.
3. Select “Video Plus+” using 8or 2, and press the kbutton.
Timer
To Exit Press TIMER
Video Plus+
Timer Setup
Timer List
4. Input the recording timer information.
SP
None
Record Mode
Repeat
VPS/PDC
ConfirmProgramming
Video Plus+
Enter Code
:
: : : : : : : :
To Exit Press TIMER
Code Enter the Plus Code with 8or 2or with the number
buttons 0 to 9. This number can be found next to the
start time of the TV programme in your TV listings
magazine. e.g.: 5-312-4 or 5 312 4.
Record mode Select the recording mode (picture quality). When you
press the kbutton, the menu is displayed. Select
the desired recording mode using 8or 2.
Repeat When you press the kbutton, the menu is displayed.
Choose “None” using 8or 2.
"Mo-Fr": Repeated daily recordings from Monday
to Friday.
"Weekly": Repeated weekly recordings (every week
on the same day).
NOTE:
- When the timer preset with Video+ code, “Mo-
Fr” and “Weekly” timer programme can not be
selected.
VPS/PDC Select this setting when using VPS/PDC. Each press
of the kbutton selects or deselects this setting.
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NOTE:
- What is “VPS/PDC?”
“VPS” (Video Programming System) and “PDC” (Programme Delivery
Control) are mechanisms for controlling start of recording and the
continuation time according to signals that arrive from the TV sta-
tion. These control mechanisms allows reserved programmes to be
recorded on time even if programmes start earlier or later than the
reserved scheduled times.
The times listed in TV guides are either VPS or PDC times.
To start recording at times different from “VPS/PDC”, turn “VPS/PDC”
off.
- VPS/PDC features are enabled for individual programmes to be
recorded. To continuously record two or more programmes by “VPS/
PDC” on a certain channel, reserve each recording individually.
5. Move to the “Confirm Programming” item using 8or 2, and press
the kbutton.
SP
None
Record Mode
Repeat
VPS/PDC
ConfirmProgramming
Video Plus+
Enter Code
To Exit Press TIMER
123456789
6. The “Timer Setup” screen is displayed. Move to the “Confirm program-
ming” item using 4or 6, and press the kbutton.
SP
None
Record Mode
Repeat
VPS/PDC
ConfirmProgramming
Timer Setup
Program
Time
Start End
To Exit Press TIMER
14 04
08 41 09 36
Date
50
::
7. The “Timer List” screen is displayed. Check the reserved details.
Timer List
To Exit Press TIMER
Press OK to Edit Entry,CLEAR to Delete
Total Recording Time: 02:00
Date
07/04 AV2 SP21:00/23:00
Ch. Mode VPS/PDC Start / End
Insert Recordable Disc and Press /ON to Start Recording
NOTE:
- To change the reserved details, select the line to change using 8
or 2, and press the kbutton. (When making the 5th reservation
onwards, the second page of the reserved details list is displayed
by repeatedly pressing 2.) The display returns to the "Timer Setup"
screen. Here, set the reserved details again.
- Select a line that has not been entered, and press the kbutton.
The display returns to the "Timer Setup" screen. Here, you can reserve
a different programme.
- Reservations can also be deleted. For details on operation methods,
see page 21.
8. Press TIMER to return to the “Timer” screen, and press TIMER
again to end timer recording. The timer programme recording time
is displayed on the Channel/Clock Display.
AV1
10:48
21:00
9. Load a DVD+R/RW (unprotected) ready for recording.
NOTE:
- Load a disc with enough free space for recording the programme.
10. Press oto turn the DVD recorder off.
Recording is automatically started when the timer reaches the recording
time.
NOTE:
- lights on the front panel to indicate that the DVD recorder is set
for timer recording.
- When there is not enough free space for recording the entire pro-
gramme on the disc, the programme will be recorded to free space,
and recording will end halfway through the programme.
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