Sharp DV-SR85S(Y) User manual

DVD RECORDER
MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this Operation Manual carefully before
using your DVD RECORDER.
2The region number for
this unit is 2.
DV-SR85S(Y)
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
OPEN/CLOSE
REC MODE REC/OTR
OPERATE
PROG. FWDREV STOP PLAY
DV-SR85
PULL OPEN
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
/ -R RECORDER
-R RECORDER
Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
Setup menu Others

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• This unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is embossed on
the rear cover.
• This product contains a low power laser device. To
ensure continued safety, do not
remove any cover or attempt to
gain access to the inside of the
product. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
Precautions
Before you start
Power Cord Protection
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS UNIT IS
HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
NOTE:
This unit can be used only where the power supply is
AC 220–240V ~ ± 10%, 50Hz ± 0.5%. It cannot be used
elsewhere.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING, NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: GaAs
Wave length: DVD: 658 nm
CD: 790 nm
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser output: Max. 19 mW
To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect
against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please
observe the following.
• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting
the AC power cord.
• Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
• Do not bundle any cables such as; AC power cord,
Round Coaxial cable or other cables that are used to
connect this unit to your TV together. Or never put
any cables on the top panel of this unit. The noise or
disturbance of the picture may be generated.
• Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power
cord in any way.
Warning of Dew Formation
Moisture may form inside the unit under the following
conditions:
• Immediately after a heater is turned on.
• In a steamy or humid room.
• When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to warm
environment. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may
not operate properly or damage the video tape. In such
case, turn on the power and wait for more than 2 hours
for the moisture to evaporate.
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside
Do not put your fingers or objects on the disc tray.
Nonuse Periods
• When the unit is not being used, switch the unit to the
standby mode.
• When left unused for a long period of time, the unit
should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
L
R
S-VIDEO
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
IN
(AV3)
OUT
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
AV2 (DECODER)
AV1 (TV)
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUTPUT
Y
PR/CR
PB/CB
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER
PRODUCT CON LASER CLASE 1

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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
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Before you start
Precautions (cont’d)
Copyright
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby Digital Recording
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD
discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher
video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will play
back on all DVD-Video players.”
Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“Kodak Picture CD COMPATIBLE” is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.
Copy Protection
This unit supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy
protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; 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 authorised by Macrovision, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Location and Handling
• Do not stand the unit vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top
of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.
• Depending on the TV, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close
to your TV. In this case, please ensure enough space between your TV and the unit.
• Do not cover or place the unit in enclosed spaces to prevent excessive temperature build up.
• Keep the distances 20cm around apparatus of ventilation openings.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).
• Depending on the environment, the temperature of the unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• Keep the unit away from strong magnetic objects.
• Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet,
unplug the unit immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP immediately.
• Do not remove the unit cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the
unit. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP.
• Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the output before carrying the unit.
• Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find troubles or not in use.
• The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
• Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the unit in multimedia systems.
• When attempting to record copy protected material on a VCR or other recording device, the copy protection will
activate and the protected material will not be recorded correctly. In addition, attempting to display copy protected
material on a monitor connected via a VCR, whether for the purpose of viewing or not, will cause an inferior quality
picture to be displayed. This is not a fault of the equipment. Please view copy protected material by connecting the
product directly to the monitor.

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Precautions (cont’d)
Before you start
Supplied Accessory
• Remote control
with two R6 (AA) size batteries
• Round Coaxial cable • Operation Manual
Maintenance
SERVICING
1. Please refer to relevant topics in the “Troubleshooting” on page 86 before returning the product.
2. Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a SHARP Approved Service Centre for
inspection.
3. Be sure the service technician uses authorised replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorised parts may cause
fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.
4. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that this unit is in safe
operating order.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular
motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or
antistatic spray intended for analogue records.
RECOMMENDED MEASURES FOR OPTIMUM PICTURE EXCELLENCE
This unit is a precision device constructed using extremely accurate technology.
• The disc cannot be played if the disc drive component is worn out or if the internal pick up lens is dirty.
• If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting” on
page 86, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult a SHARP Approved Service Centre for inspection and
cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. At the worst, neither video
nor audio will be played back. To maintain optimum picture quality, the Player should be serviced (cleaned
and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the environment
(temperature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which the unit is used. Contact your authorised SHARP supplier for details.
DISC HANDLING
• When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to touch the surface of the disc.
• Always store a disc in its protective case when it is not used.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the bottom of your unit and enter below the Serial No. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.: DVD RECORDER: DV-SR85S(Y)
Serial No.: __________________________________
Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs
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 picture problems with 525 or 625 progressive scan output, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding
your TV set compatibility with this 525p or 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service centre.
If There Is Noise Interference on the TV While a Broadcast Is Being Received
Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV monitor while you watch a TV
broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the
unit.
“Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247, 5,606,618,
5,610,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080, or 5,960,037.”

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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
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Table of contents
Before you start
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Symbols used in this Operation Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
About the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Child Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Guide to On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to an Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Channel setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Manual Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
To select a channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To skip a Preset channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Selecting the On-Screen Display (OSD) language . . . . 22
Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Information on DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Type of discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restrictions on recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Information on copy control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise) . .24
Usable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Choosing the recording format of a brand-new
DVD-RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting Auto Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Recording Audio Select (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Reformatting a disc manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Selecting the Sound mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting External Input Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Basic recording / One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) . . 29
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
VPS (Video Programme System) / PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Checking, cancelling, or correcting the timer
programming information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
To stop the timer recording in progress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
If the timer programming did not complete correctly . .32
Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Timer Recording using the SHOWVIEW® system . . . . . . . 34
Satellite Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Settings for external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Guide to DV and On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Finalising discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Auto finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Disc Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Information on playing back DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Colour systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Region codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Playing back on DivX® file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hint for DVD playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW /
DVD+R disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Playing back a DVD-Video / CD / Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Playing back an MP3 / JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Playing back a DivX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Playing back discs using the Disc menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Playing back a disc using the Title menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
PBC function for Video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Playing back a Video CD using the Title menu . . . . . . . . .47
Cancelling and Recalling the PBC function . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Rapid Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Slow forward / Slow reverse playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Title / Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Direct Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Time search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show. . 56
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Programme playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
DivX® VOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Selecting the format of audio and video. . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Switching subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Switching virtual surround system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Information on disc editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Edit the recorded disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Notes for deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Deleting titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Editing title names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Guide to edit title name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Adding or deleting chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Setting pictures for thumbnails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Deleting a part of a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Combining titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Erasing all Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Setting or releasing the title protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Setting or clearing all chapter marks in one title . . . . . . .76
Changing the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Tour of the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Video setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
DVD-Videos Parental Lock level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Recording
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are
recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are
recordable only once.
Recording up to 8 programmes:
You can programme the unit to record up to 8
programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly
programme recordings are also possible.
One-touch Timer Recording:
You can set your required recording end time easily.
Every time [REC/OTR] is pressed during basic recording,
the recording end time will be increased by 30 minutes
up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when
the recording time you set is finished.
SHOWVIEW®system:
You can set timer recording using the SHOWVIEW system
by just entering the SHOWVIEW programming number
from a TV guide magazine.
VPS / PDC:
This system assures that the TV programme you wish to
record using timer recording will be recorded exactly
from beginning to end even if the actual broadcasting
time differs.
Automatic Chapter marks setting:
Chapter marks will be added to recordings as you set them
in the Setup menu before starting to record.
Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):
The unit creates Title menus automatically when
finalising discs.
Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.
Automatic finalising (Video mode):
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc
space if you set this in the Setup menu.
Left channel stereo recording:
The unit can record monaural sound from the Left channel
as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and Right channels)
automatically. (This function is not available for input
source of AV3 jacks on the rear panel.)
Playback
Theatre surround sound:
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder
compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy
theatre-quality surround sound from discs recorded with
the surround sound system.
Quick search:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using the
search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by
title, chapter or time.
Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):
You can play back titles using either the Original list or a
Playlist.
Virtual Surround System:
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting
2 channel stereo system.
Playing back on DivX® file:
The unit performs a DivX® file purchased through the
official site of DivX® Video which is called DivX® Video-
On-Demand (VOD) services, and recorded it on the DVD-
RW/-R or CD-RW/-R.
Playing back on MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files:
You can enjoy MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files
which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.
Editing
Delete titles:
If the title is no longer you need, you can delete it from
the disc. This is a useful method if you want to increase
the capacity of DVD-RW discs.
Editing title names:
You can change the title name you prefer.
Add or delete chapter marks (DVD-RW only):
You can easily add chapter marks for easy editing.
Choose the picture for thumbnails (VR mode only):
You can select a picture for thumbnail at a point you like.
A scene delete from a title (VR mode only):
If the title has many commercials or the part you don't
want, you can erase them from the title.
Making your own Playlist (VR mode, Playlist only):
While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit
titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist.
Divide title / Combine titles / Add titles / Erase all titles
Protecting titles (VR mode, Original only):
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect
function is useful when set to “ON” in the Original list.
Compatibility
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any
regular DVD player:
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on
regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives
compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to
finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back in
other DVD players.
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording
on DVD-RW/-R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in
2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of
DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-
ROM drives and other DVD playback devices available that
cannot play back DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the DVD-Video
Format.
Official DivX® Certified product
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 ) with
standard playback of DivX® media files.
Symbols used in this Operation Manual
To show what recording mode or media type applies
to each function, the following symbols appear at the
beginning of each operating item.
Symbol Description
*Description refers to DVD+RW discs
*Description refers to DVD+R discs
Description refers to Audio CDs
Description refers to Video CDs
Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with
MP3 les
Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with
JPEG les, including Kodak Picture CD les
Description refers to DVD-RW/-R and
CD-RW/-R discs with DivX®les
Description refers to DVD-Video discs
Description refers to DVD-RW in Video mode
Description refers to DVD-RW in VR mode
Description refers to DVD-R in Video mode
Description refers to DVD-RAM discs
* There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.
Features
Before you start

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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
Setup menu Others
Before you start
Functional overview
Front Panel
DV VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
OPEN/CLOSE
REC MODE REC/OTR
PROG. FWDREV STOP PLAY
OPERATE
DV-SR85
8*9
12 11 101314
15
123*4567
1 Disc tray
• Place the disc here when open.
2 Display
• Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page
12.
3 OPEN/CLOSE Abutton*
• Press to open or close the disc tray.
4 PROG. L/ Kbuttons
• Press to change the channel up or down.
5 REV Ebutton
• During playback, press to skip to the previous
chapter or track.
• During playback, press and hold for 1.5
seconds to fast reverse.
• When playback is paused, press to play reverse
step by step.
• When playback is paused, press and hold for
1.5 seconds to slow reverse.
6 FWD Dbutton
• During playback, press to skip to the next
chapter or track.
• During playback, press and hold for 1.5
seconds to fast forward.
• When playback is paused, press to play
forward step by step.
• When playback is paused, press and hold for
1.5 seconds to slow forward.
7 STOP Cbutton
• Press to stop playback or recording.
• Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.
8 PLAY Bbutton*
• Press to start or resume playback.
9 OPERATE button
• Press to turn on or off the unit.
• If timer programming is set, press to switch the
unit to timer-standby mode.
10 AUDIO input jacks (AV4)
• Use to connect external equipment with a
standard Audio cable.
11 VIDEO input jack (AV4)
• Use to connect external equipment with a
standard Video cable.
12 DV input jack (AV5)
• Use to connect the DV output of external
equipment with a DV cable.
13 REC/OTR button
• Press once to start a basic recording.
• Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer
Recording.
14 REC MODE button
• Press to switch the recording mode.
15 Remote control sensor
• Receives signals from your remote control so
you can control the unit from a distance.
*…You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.
Button names described in the Operation Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control.
Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Before you start
Functional overview (cont’d)
Note
• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
• This unit does not have an RF modulator.
Rear Panel
L
R
S-VIDEO
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
IN
(AV3)
OUT
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
AV2 (DECODER)
AV1 (TV)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
Y
PR/CR
PB/CB
12 3 114 5 67 9108
1 ANTENNA IN jack
• Connect to an antenna or cable.
2 ANTENNA OUT jack
• Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable
box or direct broadcast system.
Use the supplied Round Coaxial cable.
3 AV2 (DECODER) Scart terminal
• Connect to the Scart terminal of VCR,
camcorder, or other Audio-Video equipment.
Use a commercially available Scart cable.
4 AV1 (TV) Scart terminal
• Connect to the Scart terminal on your TV.
Use a commercially available Scart cable.
5 S-VIDEO OUT jack
• Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV.
Use a commercially available S-Video cable.
6 S-VIDEO IN (AV3) jack
• Connect to the S-Video output jack on your
VCR, camcorder or other equipment.
Use a commercially available S-Video cable.
7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks
• Connect to the component video input jacks
on your TV.
Use a commercially available Component
video cable.
8 AUDIO IN (AV3) jacks
• Connect to the audio output jacks on your
VCR, camcorder or other Audio-Video
equipment.
Use a commercially available Audio cable.
9 ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks
• Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV.
Use a commercially available Audio cable.
10 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM/ BITSTREAM
(COAXIAL) jack
• Connect to an amplifier with a digital input
jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder, DTS
decoder or MPEG decoder.
Use a commercially available Coaxial cable.
11 Mains cable
• Connect to a standard AC outlet.

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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
Setup menu Others
Before you start
Functional overview (cont’d)
ZOOM
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE
REC/OTR
PAUSESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
AUDIO
OPEN/CLOSE
FWD
REV
CLEAR
123
456
789
SPACE
0
A
HG
ENTER
PROG.
RETURN
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
B
C
{ B
K
L
hg
F
STOP
RAPID PLAY
TIMER PROG .
SHOW VIEW
OPERATE
NB033
DVD RECORDER
9
1 13*
15
17 18
16
20
22
21*
24
23
25
14
3
4
5
11
12
10
2
6
7
8
19
Remote Control
*…You can also turn on the unit
by pressing these buttons.
7 Cursor K/ L/ s/ Bbuttons
• Press to select items or
settings.
8 REV Ebutton
• During playback, press to
reverse fast.
• When playback is paused,
press to reverse slowly.
9 REC MODE button
• Press to switch the recording
mode.
10 RAPID PLAY button
• During playback, press to
playback in a slightly faster/
slower speed with keeping
the audio quality.
11 REC/OTR button
• Press once to start a basic
recording.
• Press repeatedly to start the
One-touch Timer Recording.
12 SKIP Hbutton
• During playback, press to skip
to the previous chapter or
track.
• When playback is paused,
press to play reverse step by
step.
SKIP Gbutton
• During playback, press to skip
to the next chapter or track.
• When playback is paused,
press to advance step by step.
13 OPEN/CLOSE Abutton*
• Press to open or close the disc
tray.
14 TIMER PROG. SHOWVIEW
button
• Press once to display the
SHOWVIEW® setting window.
• Press twice to display the
timer programme list.
15 PROG. K/ Lbuttons
• Press to change the channel
up or down.
16 AUDIO button
• When receiving a bilingual
broadcast, press to change the
audio out setting to “Main”,
“Sub”, and “Main / Sub”.
1 OPERATE button
• Press to turn on or off the unit.
• If timer programming is set,
press to switch the unit to the
timer-standby mode.
2 ZOOM button
• During playback, press to
enlarge the picture on the
screen.
3 Number buttons
• Press to select channel
numbers.
• Press to select a title / chapter
/ track on the display.
• Press to enter values for
settings in the Setup menu.
• Press to enter the characters
in edit function.
4 DISPLAY button
• Press to display the On-Screen
Display.
5 TOP MENU button
• Press to display the Title
menu.
6 MENU/LIST button
• Press to display the Disc menu
during playback.
• Press to change the Original
and Playlist on the TV screen.
(VR mode only)
• Press to change the bilingual
audio source of an external
equipment to “Main”, “Sub”,
or “Main/Sub”. (Available only
when the “External Input
Audio” in the DVD setup
menu is set to “Bilingual” in
advance.)
• Press to display the audio
menu during playback.
• Press to select the sound
mode.
17 SETUP button
• Press to display the Setup
menu in stop mode.
18 CLEAR button
• Press to clear the password
once entered.
• Press to cancel the
programming for a disc.
• Press to clear the selecting
marker number in the marker
setup mode.
• Press to clear the programme
once entered in the Timer
Programming list.
19 ENTER button
• Press to confirm or select
menu items.
20 RETURN / button
• Press to return to the
previously displayed menu
screen.
• Press and hold it for more
than 5 seconds to protect any
operations both the unit and
the remote control.
21 PLAY Bbutton*
• Press to start or resume
playback.
22 FWD Dbutton
• During playback, press to
forward fast.
• When playback is paused,
press to forward slowly.
23 PAUSE Fbutton
• Press to pause playback or
recording.
24 CM SKIP button
• During playback, press to skip
30 seconds.
(See page 49.)
25 STOP Cbutton
• Press to stop playing back or
recording.

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Functional overview (cont’d)
Before you start
About the remote control
• Make sure there is no obstacle between the
remote control and the remote control sensor on
the unit.
• Use within the operating range and angle as shown.
• The maximum operable range as follows:
OPEN/CLOSE
REC MODE REC/OTR
OPERATE
PROG. FWDREV STOP PLAY
DV-SR85
PULL OPEN
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
/ -R RECORDER
-R RECORDER
ZOOM
OPEN/CLOSE
123
456
A
PROG.
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
TIMER PROG .
SHOW VIEW
OPERATE
Line of sight: approximately 7m
Either side of centre: approximately 5m
within 30 degrees
Above: approximately 5m
within 15 degrees
Below: approximately 3m
within 30 degrees
• Remote control operation may become
unreliable if the remote control sensor of the
unit is being exposed by the strong sunlight or
fluorescent light.
• Remote controls for different devices can
interfere with each other. Be careful when using
remote controls for other equipment located
close to the unit.
• Replace the batteries when the operating range
of the remote control reduces.
Installing batteries in the remote control
Install two R6 (AA) size batteries (supplied) into the
remote control, carefully match with the polarity
indicated inside the battery compartment.
Caution
• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards
such as leakage and bursting.
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.
• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each
battery match the indications inside the battery
compartment.
• Remove batteries if the equipment will not be
used for a month or more.
• When disposing used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or the public
instructions for environmental protection that
apply in your country or area.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or
disassemble batteries.
• Comply with the rules (ordinance) of each
local government when disposing of worn-out
batteries.
Child Lock function
This function protects any unexpected operations
by the kids when recording important programme
and so on.
1
Press and hold [RETURN / ] for more than
5 seconds.
“LOC” will be displayed
on the front panel display
and the Child lock is now
activated.
• If any buttons (except for [RETURN / ]) on
the remote control or the unit are pressed, “ ”
will appears on the TV screen.
2
Press [RETURN / ] again for more than 5
seconds.
“LOC” disappears and the Child lock will be released.
Note
• When One-touch Timer Recording or Timer
Recording has finished or if the power failure
occurs during Child lock is activated, the
function will be released.
3
1
2

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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
Setup menu Others
Note
• This is an example screen only
for explanation. Displayed
items are depending on the
disc you inserted.
1 Required Setting:
To set up the required setting.
2 Playback:
To set up the unit to play discs as
you prefer.
3 Display:
To set up the OSD screen and the
front display of the unit as you
prefer.
4 Recording:
To set up the unit to record on
discs as you prefer.
5 Clock:
To set up the clock of the unit as
you need.
6 Channel:
To adjust the channel setting of
the unit as you prefer.
7 Disc / CD Playback Mode:
When a DVD-Video
(commercially available), a
brand new DVD-R disc or a
DVD-RW/-R disc with DivX® files
is inserted into the unit, you
cannot select “Disc”.
“CD Playback Mode” is available
only when an Audio CD, Video CD
or a CD-RW/-R disc with MP3 or
JPEG files is inserted into the unit.
You cannot select “CD Playback
Mode” when CD-RW/-R disc with
DivX® files is inserted into the unit.
2 Finalise:
Allows you to finalise a disc
containing recorded titles.
3 Disc Protect (VR mode only):
Allows you to protect a disc
from accidental editing or
recording.
4 Random Play:
To activate the random
playback feature.
5 Program Play
(Audio CD / Video CD without
PBC function):
To activate the programmed
playback feature.
6 PBC (Video CD only):
Turn the PBC function “ON” or
“OFF”.
7 Slide Show
(JPEG / KODAK PICTURE CD
files only):
Select the display time of the
slide show mode.
Setup
Playback
Display
Recording
Clock
Channel
Disc
Required Setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7Disc
Finalise
Disc Protect OFF ON
Format
2
3
11
2
3
CD Playback Mode
Program Play
Random Play
Slide Show 5 sec.
PBC (Video CD only) ON
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
Disc
Finalise
Format
1
2
1
2
<DVD-RW / DVD-R (Video mode)>
<DVD-RW (VR mode)>
<CD / Video CD / MP3 / JPEG /
KODAK PICTURE CD>
Before you start
Functional overview (cont’d)
Setup menus
Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then press [ENTER] to display each menu, using [Cursor K/ L].
These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit.
Guide to On-Screen Displays
With a disc inserted into the unit,
press [DISPLAY] to display the
On-Screen Display. The menu
shows information about what is
recorded on the disc.
DVD-R1 1 0:00:00
SP 1:35
P08
Video mode
14
52
52
3
63
1 Disc type and format mode
In some descriptions in this
manual, only one type of disc is
indicated as an example.
2 Position number of the
programme
3 Recording mode and
remaining time
4 Title number, chapter
number and the time lapse of
disc playback
5 Each icon means:
: Search
: Audio
: Subtitle
: Angle (except VR mode)
: Repeat
: Marker
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
: Surround
6 Status of the current disc
DISPLAY menu
1 Format (DVD-RW only):
Allows you to erase all of the
recorded content on the disc.
The disc will be completely
blank.
• Erased content cannot be
called back.
• A DVD-RW disc formatted
with this unit cannot be
used on other DVD recorders
without any recording using
this unit.
• If you want to use a disc only
formatted with this unit on
another DVD recorder, you
have to re-format the disc on
that recorder.

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Before you start
Functional overview (cont’d)
Display message
13
5
2
4
6
Data is being recorded on
a disc.
The disc tray is opening.
The disc tray is closing.
The unit is loading a disc.
Front Panel Display Guide
The unit is turning on.
The unit is turning off.
The PBC function of the
Video CD is activated.
1. Current Status of the unit
: Appears when disc playback is paused.
Appears also during step by step
playback.
: Appears when playing back a disc.
: Appears during slow forward or slow
reverse playback.
: Appears when the timer programming or
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) is set and
is operating.
Appears when the unit goes into the Satellite
Link standby mode.
Flashes when all the timer programmes are
finished.
Flashes when there is an error in
programming.
: Appears when recording.
Flashes when recording being paused.
: Appears during repeat playback.
2. Disc type and Current status of the unit
: Appears when an Audio CD or a CD-RW/-R
disc is inserted into the unit.
: Appears when a Video CD is inserted into
the unit.
: Appears when a DVD / DivX® is inserted
into the unit, or when recording.
: Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted
into the unit.
: Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted
into the unit.
3. Recording mode
• Selected recording mode appears.
4. Title / Track and Chapter mark
: Title / track number
: Chapter number
5. Displays the following
• Playing back time
• Current title / chapter / track number
• Recording time / remaining time
• Clock
• Channel number
• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) remaining time
6. : Appears when the progressive scan
system is activated.
The Satellite Link is
activated.
The unit is protecting by
the Child lock.
The DV input is selected.

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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
Setup menu Others
Connections
Connecting to a TV
L
R
S-VIDEO
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
IN
(AV3)
OUT
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
AV2 (DECODER)
AV1 (TV)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
Y
PR/CR
PB/CB
2
3
3
1
Cable
Signal
Antenna
Round Coaxial
cable (supplied)
Scart
output
adaptor
or
RF cable
(commercially
available)
Scart cable (commercially available)
Scart / RCA cable
(commercially available)
Video / Audio cable (commercially available)
To Aerial jack (Back of TV)
oror
• Be sure to turn off the unit and equipment to be connected before connecting.
• Read through the Operation Manual for the equipment to be connected.
• Be sure to keep the unit connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the unit, because it
may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes.
Basic TV connection
CAUTION:
• Connect the unit directly to the TV. Do not connect the unit to a
VCR, then connect the VCR to the TV. Copyright protection in the
VCR could distort the picture playing on the unit.
T V
This unit
VCR
Note
• Playback picture from DVD cannot be delivered through the Round Coaxial cable.
The Round Coaxial cable is only for sending the antenna signal to the TV.
• Connect the unit directly to the TV.
If you attempt to view video on a TV connected via a VCR, the copy protection function will scramble the picture.
S-VIDEO
IN
(AV3)
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
Y
PR/CR
PB/CB
C B
Y
C R
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
or
P B
Y
P R
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
LR
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
(AV3)
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO IN
T V
This unit
Good picture Best pictureBasic Audio
(Analogue) AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT
Audio cable
(commercially
available)
S-video cable
(commercially
available) Component video cable
(commercially available)
Picture Quality
AV2 (DECODER)
AV1 (TV)
AV1
AV1 (TV)
Better picture
Scart cable
(commercially
available)
* Only if your TV accepts an
RGB video signal.
(commercially
available)

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Connections
Connecting to external equipment
Note
• If the external equipment connected to the Scart terminal (AV2) supplies control voltage to this unit via Pin 8 of the
Scart cable, the display functions of the remote control cannot be seen on the TV. In this case, turn off the external
equipment to prevent control voltage, or make sure to use a Scart cable without Pin 8 for this connection.
• The AV2 (DECODER) connection is useful for playing back the picture only.
Even if an external equipment such as a DVD player can be delivered an RGB signals and your TV accepts them, this
unit only records a Composite video signal.
This unit has five input terminals, AV1, AV2 or AV3 on the rear panel and AV4 or AV5 on the front panel. Be sure that all
the units are off before making connections.
Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other Audio-Video equipment with a Scart terminal (AV2)
Recording from a camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment with no Scart terminal (AV3, AV4 or AV5)
If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to VIDEO input jack by using an RCA Video cable or DV input jack by using
DV cable. Those jacks are on the front panel.
L
R
S-VIDEO
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
IN
(AV3)
OUT
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
AV2 (DECODER)
AV1 (TV)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
Y
PR/CR
PB/CB
AV2 (DECODER)
AV output jack
(Scart)
Scart cable (commercially available)
L
R
S-VIDEO
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
IN
(AV3)
OUT
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
Y
PR/CR
PB/CB
DV VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
OPEN/CLOSE
REC MODE REC/OTR
PROG. FWDREV STOP PLAY
OPERATE
DV VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
OPEN/CLOSE
REC MODE REC/OTR
PROG. FWDREV STOP PLAY
OPERATE
S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT DV OUTVIDEO OUT
Video cable
(commercially available)
AV4 (Front)AV3 (Rear)
Audio cable
(commercially available)
Audio cable
(commercially available)
S-Video cable
(commercially available)
Connecting to a TV (cont’d)
Note
• The unit is sending each video signals simultaneously. If you connected an S-VIDEO OUT and/or a COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT with the VIDEO OUT (SCART), make sure your TV’s input mode is set correctly according to the
connection you made.
• You will not be able to hear all of the sound being output by the unit if you use the Audio cables (commercially
available) to a monaural TV that has only one Audio input jack.
• Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when connecting the cable.
• If you want to listen to the audio through audio equipment, connect only the S-video or Component video cable to the TV.
• If your TV is compatible with 525 or 625 progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture,
you must connect the Component video cable to your TV’s component Video input jacks (Y/PR/PB) and select
progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, set “Video Out” to “Component Progressive (P)” in the “Video” of the
“Playback” menu so that “P.SCAN” will appear on the display of this unit. See pages 82-83 for more details.
• If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning, use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN”
is on the display of this unit. If so, set “Video Out” to “Component Interlace (I)” in the “Video” of the “Playback”
menu so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.
• (Analogue) AUDIO OUT jacks and Scart terminal are not available on the DTS audio.
Note
• If you prefer better picture quality for the recordings from the external equipment, S-video connections such as
AV3 (rear) is recommended.
DV cable
(commercially
available)
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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
Setup menu Others
Connecting to an Audio System
Connections
Playing 2 channel audio Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel audio),
DTS or MPEG audio
CDigital Connection to Audio Equipment or MD deck
without a Dolby Digital Decoder
• Audio CDs can be transferred digitally to other
equipment such as an MD deck or DAT deck, play the
disc as you would normally with the connection shown
above, right. Audio CDs recorded in the DTS format
cannot be transferred digitally or via analogue.
• Some Audio CDs have a short silent section between
musical tracks. When sound from discs such as these
is digitally recorded by connecting the unit directly to
a digital recorder (such as an MD deck or DAT deck),
the music may be recorded continuously and track
numbers may be lost.
• DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround
sound, DTS or MPEG Audio cannot be connected
digitally to external recording equipment such as an
MD deck or DAT deck.
It may be possible to record “Dolby Digital” or “MPEG”
Audio via a digital connection if the unit output is set
to “PCM” (see pages 80-82 “Digital Out”). Analogue
recording is possible but not for DTS recorded audio.
* To complete these settings, refer to pages 80-82.
Note
• Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may
generate noise distortion and may also damage the
speakers.
• AUDIO OUT jacks are not available on the DTS audio.
Note
• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1
channel surround format cannot be recorded as
digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.
• Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may
generate noise distortion and may also damage the
speakers.
• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby
Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby
Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the
movie theatres.
• By hooking this unit up to the DTS decoder, you can
enjoy 5.1 channel surround system which reproduces
the original sound as truthfully as possible. 5.1
channel surround system is developed by the Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
* To complete these settings, refer to pages 80-82.
Setting
Connection
SETUP > Playback > Audio >
Digital Out >
Dolby Digital MPEG DTS
Connecting to a Dolby
Digital, DTS decoder or MPEG
decoder for Dolby Digital, DTS
or MPEG audio output.
Stream Stream ON
Connecting to the other
equipment (an MD deck or
DAT deck etc.) without Dolby
Digital decoder.
PCM PCM OFF
Setting
Connection
SETUP > Playback > Audio >
Digital Out >
Dolby Digital MPEG DTS
Connecting to Stereo System. PCM PCM OFF
Connecting the unit to audio equipment provides normal
stereo sound, plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound, DTS and MPEG
audio.
Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG
audio digital surround processor to your unit's audio
digital jack provides richer and more powerful audio
play. This connection is not possible if the processor or
amplifier to which you want to connect does not have an
audio digital input jack.
AUDIO
This unit
Dolby Digital decoder,
DTS decoder, MPEG decoder,
MD deck or DAT deck
(Analogue) AUDIO OUT
L R
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
COAXIAL
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
L
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Coaxial digital
audio cable
(commercially available)
Analogue audio
input jacks
Stereo system
Audio cable
(commercially
available)
Audio digital
input jack

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Getting started
Easy DVD recording
The following will help you to understand easily how to record on DVD discs.
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.
Step 1: Choose a disc type.
There are several types of recordable DVD
discs to choose from. Choose a recordable
DVD disc type based on your playback /
recording / editing needs. See “DVD disc
types” at the bottom of this page for more
information on the differences among
various compatible media.
This unit can record on the following
type of discs.
For example, when you want to record
repeatedly on the same disc or when
you want to edit the disc after record-
ing, select the rewritable DVD-RW
type disc.
When you want to save recordings
without any alteration, a non-rewri-
table DVD-R can be your choice.
Step 2: Insert a blank disc.
ZOOM
OPEN/CLOSE
123
A
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SHOW VIEW
OPERATE
ZOOM
OPEN/CLOSE
123
A
.@/: ABC DEF
TIMER PROG .
SHOW VIEW
OPERATE
Remote Control
Open the disc tray.
Insert a recordable
disc you wish to
record.
Format the disc
Insert the disc in the unit.
Then, format the disc from
the Setup menu. Video
format (Video mode) or
Video recording format
(VR mode) will be available
depending on the inserted
disc type.
Formatting is only neces-
sary to prepare the disc
for recording. Details are
on pages 25-27.
When you format a disc,
the entire contents on that
disc will be erased.
• The unit automatically
starts formatting when
an unused disc is
inserted.
DVD disc types
DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video
You want to
Record TV programs
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
Play on other DVD equipment
*1
*1
DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video
Features
Recording
Rewritable? Yes Yes
Can create chapters at xed intervals (auto.) Yes Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual) Yes No
Can record 16:9 size pictures Yes Yes
Can record Copy-Once programs Yes No
Editing
Can perform basic edit functions Yes Yes
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit) Yes No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
*1 DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.
DVD-R Video
DVD-R Video
: Most suitable. : Can be used. : Some functions are limited. : Cannot be used.
3
Turn on the unit.
1
2
This operation
may take a while
to be recognised.
or
Note
For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the
explanations inside this Operation Manual.
Loading
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OPEN/CLOSE
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Close the disc tray.
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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
Setup menu Others
Getting started
Easy DVD recording (cont’d)
Step 3: Select the
recording
mode.
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE
REC/OTR
PAUSESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
AUDIO
FWD
REV
CLEAR
789
SPACE
0
HG
ENTER
RETURN
PQRS TUV WXYZ
B
C
{ B
K
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F
STOP
RAPID PLAY
Step 5: Record to
DVD discs.
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE
REC/OTR
PAUSESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
AUDIO
FWD
REV
CLEAR
789
SPACE
0
HG
ENTER
RETURN
PQRS TUV WXYZ
B
C
{ B
K
L
hg
F
STOP
RAPID PLAY
Step 4: Select the
desired
channel.
Step 6: Stop the
record.
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE
REC/OTR
PAUSESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
FWD
REV
HG
ENTER
RETURN
B
C
{ B
K
L
hg
F
STOP
RAPID PLAY
Appears only DVD-RW in
VR mode.
Wait for a moment. 90%
C
Hint 1: Play back the recorded contents
You can select the title you want to play back from a displayed menu and
immediately start playback. Recorded
contents are easily accessible, with simple
procedure of choosing a title on a chapter
on the menu screen.
What are titles and chapters?
The contents of a DVD disc are generally
divided into titles. Titles may be further
divided into chapters.
Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc
You will find editing discs is easy. This unit offers convenient editing
functions which are possible only with DVD-RW/-R discs.
Title List offers the following editing functions.
• Putting names on titles
• Setting pictures for thumbnails
• Setting / clearing chapter marks
• Deleting parts of titles or scenes
(Possible editing functions depend on the recording format and editing method.)
Original and Playlist (VR mode)
You can edit the contents on a Playlist without changing the original
recordings. A Playlist does not take up much disc space.
What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?
Throughout this Operation Manual, you will find Original and Playlist to refer
to the original content and the edited version.
• Original content refers to what’s originally recorded on the disc.
• Playlist content refers to the edited version of the original content.
Finalising a Disc
• You need to record in Video mode and finalise the disc to play it back on
other players.
• Once you finalise a disc recorded in Video mode, you cannot record or edit
any information on the disc.
• Discs recorded in VR mode can still be edited after finalisation.
Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2
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DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
AUDIO
OPEN/CLOSE
CLEAR
123
456
789
SPACE
0
A
ENTER
PROG.
RETURN
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GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
TIMER PROG .
SHOW VIEW
OPERATE
This operation may
take a while to be com-
pleted.
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Getting started
ZOOM
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE
REC/OTR
PAUSESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
AUDIO
OPEN/CLOSE
FWD
REV
CLEAR
123
456
789
SPACE
0
A
HG
ENTER
PROG.
RETURN
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
B
C
{ B
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F
STOP
RAPID PLAY
TIMER PROG .
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OPERATE
NB033
DVD RECORDER
3
1
5
4
Initial setting
Turn on this unit for the first time,
you need to follow these steps.
1
Press [ OPERATE].
2
Turn the TV on. Select the input
to which the unit is connected.
“Initial Setting” will automatically
appear.
Initial Setting
Français
Español
English
Italiano
Svenska
Nederlands
Deutsch
3
Select your desired language
for the OSD using [Cursor
K/ L]. Then press [ENTER] to
go to the next step.
4
Press [ENTER] to start Channel
Tuning.
The unit will start getting
channels available in your area.
Auto Tuning Now
P 01
5
After finished channel setting,
“Clock Setting” will appear.
Then press [ENTER].
Initial Setting
Clock Setting
6
Follow to step 4 in “Clock
Setting” on page 21.
Note
• The selection will be affected
by how you receive TV
channels in your local area.
• If the auto tuning is cancelled
during scanning, some
channels not yet tuned may
not be received.
Channel setting
2
Select “Channel” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [ENTER].
3
Select “Auto Tuning” using
[Cursor K/ L], then press
[ENTER].
The unit will start storing
channels available in your area.
Auto Tuning Now
P 01
Wait for about 10 minutes to
finish channel storing.
4
Press [SETUP] to exit.
You can select only the channels
memorised in this unit by using
[PROG. K/ L].
Tuning of this unit to broadcast
channels can be performed in
two ways.
Auto Tuning
Programme the tuner to scan
only the channels you can
receive in your area.
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Setup menu will appear.
Setup
Playback
Display
Recording
Clock
Channel
Disc
Required Setting
ZOOM
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE PLAY
AUDIO
OPEN/CLOSE
FWD
REV
CLEAR
123
456
789
SPACE
0
A
ENTER
PROG.
RETURN
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
B
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1
4
3
2
To select a channel
You can select a channel using [PROG. K/ L], or directly enter the channel using [the Number buttons]
on the remote control.
To cancel auto tuning
Press [RETURN ] or [SETUP] during scanning.

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Recording Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the
Setup menu Others
Getting started
Channel setting (cont’d)
ZOOM
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE
REC/OTR
PAUSESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
AUDIO
OPEN/CLOSE
FWD
REV
CLEAR
123
456
789
SPACE
0
A
HG
ENTER
PROG.
RETURN
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
B
C
{ B
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L
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F
STOP
RAPID PLAY
TIMER PROG .
SHOW VIEW
OPERATE
NB033
DVD RECORDER
2
3
4
5
71
8
7
Press [Cursor K/ L] to start
scanning.
• The tuner will begin to search
up or down automatically.
When a channel is found, the
unit will stop searching and
the picture will appear on the
TV screen.
• You can select a desired
channel number using [the
Number buttons]. Refer to the
following Channel Plan table
and press the three digits to
select the channel number.
(To select channel 4, press
[0] first and then press [0]
and [4]. Or press [4] and then
“– – 4” appears and wait for 2
seconds.)
• If this is the channel you want,
press [Cursor {].
Channel Plan
CH. Indication TV Channel
02 - 12 E2 - E12
13 - 20 A - H
(only ITALY)
21 - 69 E21 - E69
74 - 78
X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2
80 - 99, 100 S1 - S20, GAP
121-141 S21-S41
This unit can receive the Hyper
and Oscar frequency bands.
• If “Skip” is set to “ON,” select
“Skip” using [Cursor K/ L],
then press [Cursor B]. Select
“OFF” using [Cursor K/ L],
then press [Cursor {].
• If you want to decode
scrambled signals, select
“Decoder” using [Cursor K/ L],
then press [Cursor B]. Select
“ON” using [Cursor K/ L], then
press [Cursor {].
• To store another channel,
repeat steps 4 to 7.
8
After completion, press
[SETUP] to exit.
Manually tune each channel.
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
2
Select “Channel” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [ENTER].
3
Select “Manual Tuning” using
[Cursor K/ L], then press
[ENTER].
Manual Tuning
Position
Channel
Decoder
Skip
P01
2
OFF
ON
4
Select “Position” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [Cursor B].
“P01” is highlighted.
5
Select the position number you
wish to use using [the Number
buttons] or [Cursor K/ L], then
press [Cursor {].
You can select position numbers
01 to 99.
6
Select “Channel” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [Cursor B].
Manual Tuning
6
7
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Getting started
Channel setting (cont’d)
ZOOM
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE
REC/OTR
PAUSESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
AUDIO
OPEN/CLOSE
FWD
REV
CLEAR
123
456
789
SPACE
0
A
HG
ENTER
PROG.
RETURN
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
B
C
{ B
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F
STOP
RAPID PLAY
TIMER PROG .
SHOW VIEW
OPERATE
NB033
DVD RECORDER
2
3
4
5
36
4
Select “Skip” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [Cursor B].
5
Select “ON” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [Cursor {].
• To skip another channel,
repeat steps 2 to 5.
6
Press [SETUP] to exit.
You can set the unit to skip
channels you can no longer
receive or seldom watch when
you access channels using
[PROG. K/ L].
1
Follow the steps 1 to 3 in
“Manual Tuning” on page 19.
2
Select “Position” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [Cursor B].
3
Select the position number you
wish to skip using [the Number
buttons] or [Cursor K/ L], then
press [Cursor {].
To skip a Preset channel
Notes on using [the Number buttons]:
• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest result.
For example, to select channel 6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press
[6], channel 6 will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select
channels 1 to 99.
• You can select the external input mode “AV1”, “AV2”, “AV3”, “AV4”.
• To select the “AV1”, “AV2”, “AV3” or “AV4”, press [0], [0], [1] or
[0], [0], [2] or [0], [0], [3] or [0], [0], [4] accordingly or use
[PROG. K/ L].
• To select the external input mode “AV5” for DV connection, you must
use [PROG. K/ L].
To select a channel
ZOOM
DISPLAY SETUP
TOP MENU MENU/LIST
REC MODE
REC/OTR
PAUSESKIP SKIP
PLAY
CM SKIP
AUDIO
OPEN/CLOSE
FWD
REV
CLEAR
123
456
789
SPACE
0
A
HG
ENTER
PROG.
RETURN
.@/: ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
B
C
{ B
K
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F
STOP
RAPID PLAY
TIMER PROG .
SHOW VIEW
OPERATE
2
3
4
5
1
You cannot select a position
number where “– – –” appears
next to the number, because
“Skip” is set to “ON” for that
position number.
5
Move the channel to another
position number using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [ENTER].
• To move another channel,
repeat steps 3 to 5.
6
Press [SETUP] to exit.
You can replace two channels.
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
2
Select “Channel” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [ENTER].
3
Select “Move” using [Cursor
K/ L], then press [ENTER].
4
Select the position number of
which you want to change the
channel using [Cursor K/ L],
then press [ENTER].
Move
6