DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 1 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Playing back discs OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON REW FFWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD PROG.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 2 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Before you start Before you start Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 3 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Connection to Power Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. Mains Cord This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance manufacturer is obtained.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 4 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Before you start About Copyright Maintenance Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 5 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Before you start...................................... 2 Changing the Setting menu.................57 Precautions ........................................................... 2 Tour of the Setting menu ..................................... 57 Features ................................................................ 6 Language setting ................................................. 58 Guide to the Owner’s Manual............................
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 6 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Before you start 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. Features This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 7 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Before you start Guide to the Owner’s Manual Symbols used in the Owner’s Manual To show what recording mode or disc type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 8 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Before you start Functional overview Front panel 1 2 3* 4 5 6 7 OPEN/CLOSE REW STANDBY-ON FFWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD PROG. DUBBING VCR SELECT SELECT STOP PLAY RECORD DVD S-VIDEO 20* 19* 18 17*16 15 1 12 SELECT L P button (DVD / VCR) STANDBY-ON button • Press to select the DVD mode or the VCR mode. Cassette compartment (VCR) 13 DUBBING button (DVD / VCR) • Insert a tape here.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 9 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Rear Panel DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Before you start DVD/VCR AV2(DECODER) S-VIDEO OUT AERIAL L AV1(TV) RF OUT R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 * The unit is for the DRV-B2737. 1 Mains cable 5 • Connect to a standard AC outlet. 2 3 AV2 (DECODER) (DVD/VCR) • Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially available Scart cable.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 10 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Remote Control Before you start 5 TOP MENU button (DVD) • Press to display the top menu. OPEN/CLOSE /EJECT STANDBY-ON T-SET TIMER PROG. 1 2 .@/: 3 ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR 4 PROG.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 11 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 18 TIMER PROG. button (DVD / VCR) 19 PROG. U / D buttons (DVD / VCR) Before you start VCR mode • Press to rapidly advance the video tape. • Press to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. • Press to display the timer programme setting menu. 29 PAUSE p button (DVD / VCR) DVD mode • Press up and down to change the channel. • Press to pause playback or recording.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 12 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Before you start Installing batteries in the remote control VCR / DVD recorder Switching Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate with [SELECT L P] on the front panel. Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control, carefully match with the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 13 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Current time. Guide to On Screen Displays 2 Position number. DISPLAY menu 3 Audio status of the receiving broadcast or external equipment. 4 Audio status of the currently playing back video tape. 5 Tape counter. 6 Recording or playing back speed. 7 Status of the current tape. DVD mode Press [DVD ] first. With a disc inserted into the unit, press [DISPLAY] to display the on screen display.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 14 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 4 DVD-R & DVD-RW (Video mode) Timer Programming: Programme a timer recording. Before you start 5 Disc 1 2 3 Auto Finalise: Set Auto Finalise to “ON” or “OFF.” 6 Disc / CD Playback Mode: Format Finalise DVD-RW (VR-mode) “Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or a finalised DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 15 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 4 Before you start Front Panel Display Guide 2 1 3 5 1 Current status of the unit DVD R: p: Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit. DVD RW: Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted into the unit. VCR: Appears when the timer recording is proceeding in VCR. Appears when VCR is in the timerstandby mode. Flashes when switch to the timer-standby mode while programming cannot set.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 16 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Getting Started To Aerial jack Antenna Cable Signal Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Getting Started 3 Scart/RCA cable (not supplied) 3 Scart cable (supplied) or DVD/VCR DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AV2(DECODER) 2 Scart adaptor (not supplied) OPTICAL COAXIAL RF cable (supplied) DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT AERIAL 1 L AV1(TV) RF OUT RF cable (not supplied) R * The unit is for the DRV-B2737.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 17 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM The connections illustrated above are optional for better sound. AV output jack (Scart) 1 Scart cable (supplied) AV2 (Rear) DVD/VCR DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AV2(DECODER) S-VIDEO OUT AERIAL L COAXIAL AV1(TV) RF OUT R * The unit is for the DRV-B2737.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 18 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Manual tuning Channel setting Manually tune each channel. Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be performed in two ways. 1 “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear. Auto tuning Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you can receive in your area. Getting Started 1 Press [STANDBY-ON] to turn on the unit. 2 Turn the TV on and select the input to which the unit is connected.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 19 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM • If “Skip” is set to “ON,” select “Skip” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURNR]. • If you want to decode scrambled signals, select “Decoder” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN R]. • To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7. 8 3 Select “Channel” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 20 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Manual Clock Setting Setting the clock 1 Auto Clock Setting “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear. Channel Tuning must be set before setting Auto Clock. 1 2 Getting Started 2 Select “Clock” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. 3 If you select “Advanced Setting Menu,” proceed to step 4. If you select “Easy Setting Menu,” proceed to step 5. 4 Select “Clock Setting” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 21 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Selecting the TV aspect ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the format of the programme you are playing back with the unit and that of your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide screen TV). In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “Advanced Setting Menu” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Getting Started 1 2 If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3. 3 Select “Playback” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 22 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Recording Disc type Information on DVD recording Disc format Functions Video mode Playing back, Limited recording, Limited editing Video DVD-RW Type of discs VR mode VR This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. You can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you can record and erase many times. It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode. DVD-RW can record in the format you select from Video mode or VR mode.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 23 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Usable discs Information on copy control ✬✬✬: Most suitable, ✬✬: Can be used, ✬: Some functions are limited, —: Cannot be used. Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. If you wish to record them, refer to the following. Disc type / format Video Applications Copy- Copy- Copyfree once prohibited ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 DVD-RW ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible VR ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 DVD-RW ver.1.1 / ver. 1.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 24 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Setting Auto Chapter Formatting a disc Video Choosing the recording format of a blank DVD-RW disc Video VR 1 2 DVD-RW DVD-RW When inserting a blank disc, the unit automatically starts to initialise the disc. You can also manually format a DVD-RW disc once it has been used. After formatting, you can record on the disc with the recording format selected in the Setting menu.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 25 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Reformatting a disc manually Video Selecting the Sound mode VR DVD-RW DVD-RW If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the disc by performing “Format.” By default it will be in Video mode. You can change this to VR mode using the Setting menu. This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts. You can switch between modes by pressing [AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as follows.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 26 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 5 Select “Stereo” or “Bilingual” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. External input Audio Basic recording DVD Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R Follow the steps below to record a TV programme. Stereo Bilingual 1 Turn on the unit and insert a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. This operation may take a few moments to complete. 6 2 3 Press [SETUP] to exit.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 27 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Checking the recording picture and sound quality Video One-touch timer recording (OTR) VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R Before recording on a DVD, you can confirm the quality of the picture and sound with the recording speed you selected. 1 Make sure that the unit is in STOP or REC mode and a DVD is inserted correctly. 2 Press [REC MONITOR].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 28 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Note Timer recording • You cannot use the pause function during one-touch timer recording. • The unit will be turned off automatically under the following conditions. - No space remains on the disc. - If a power failure occurs. • If DVD one-touch timer recording is completed during VCR playback or recording, the DVD will be in stop mode and the VCR keeps the current mode.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 29 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 7 Enter the time to start and to end using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P]. 8 Select the channel number to record using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P]. • If a basic recording or one-touch timer recording is in progress on one component (e.g. VCR) and the timer recording set for the other component (e.g.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 30 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 5 6 Press [TIMER PROG.] to exit. overlapped timer programmes. •Recording did not start at the start time. •There is no tape in the cassette compartment. •Tape recording reaches to the tape end during timer recording. E41: Power failure E42: No disc The error programme will be deleted once you check the error in the programme list, or once you cancel the timer-standby mode and re-enter it. Press [T-SET] to return to the timer stand-by mode.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 31 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM If the recording time entirely overlaps: • The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not recorded. • The timer recording cannot be performed in DVD and VCR at the same time. If you set two programmings with the same channel and time both in DVD and VCR, the programming that has priority will be recorded. • You cannot make any DVD operation during DVD timer recording. • You cannot make any VCR operation during VCR timer recording.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 32 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 2 Settings for external equipment Connection to external equipment Video VR VCR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R Connect the external equipment using either the input jacks, AV1, AV2, (Rear) or AV3 (Front). However, for AV3 jacks, you have to select S-VIDEO input or VIDEO input jacks depending on the connected devices. Use commercially available Scart, S-Video or Video cable and an Audio cable for this connection.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 33 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 9 Dubbing Mode Video VR 10 Press [DUBBING]. VCR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be available only if the DVD disc or the tape is not copy protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the recording on the DVD-R / RW disc or the videotape. See pages 22 and 63. VCR to DVD duplication will start. 11 Press [STOP S] to stop the recording.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 34 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 10 Press [DUBBING]. Finalising discs DVD to VCR duplication will start. 11 Press [STOP S] to stop the Video recording. Note • When you turn off the unit after setting the Dubbing Mode to DVD→VCR, the setting will be set to VCR→DVD automatically. • Dubbing Mode is available only if the tape or disc is not copy protected. • You cannot change the output mode during VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR duplication.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 35 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM If appears when [STOP S] is pressed, you cannot cancel finalising because the finalising has already reached at a critical point in its process. Note • Auto finalise function is not available for discs formatted in VR mode. If “No” is selected and [ENTER] or [RETURN R] pressed, finalising is continued. You cannot cancel finalising a DVD-R disc once it has started. 5 Finalising is complete.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 36 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Playing back discs is a trademark of DVD Format / Logo Licensing Corporation. Information on playing back DVDs Colour systems Read the following information before you play back a DVD. DVDs are recorded using different colour systems throughout the world. The most common colour system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU countries, is PAL. This unit uses the PAL system.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 37 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Note Basic playback • Some discs may start playback automatically. Playing back a DVD-V / CD / Video CD Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-V DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc.” 2 Press [PLAY P] to start playback. DVD+R DVD+R 1 Press [STANDBY-ON] to turn on the unit. Playback will start.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 38 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM • MP3 files are shown with the icon. Playback will start from the selected track and continue with each one after. • JPEG files are shown with the icon. • The unit can recognize up to 255 groups (or folders) and up to 255 tracks. • The name of each group and track can be displayed using up to 29 characters. Unrecognisable characters are replaced with asterisks.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 39 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 1 Press [MENU / LIST]. If the feature is not available, the TV screen. 2 Note may appear on • [TOP MENU] will not be available for some DVDs. • Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information accompanying the disc for details. Select an item using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until all the features you want are set up or to start playing back the disc from the menu. The following operations are available.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 40 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM PBC function for Video CDs 2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. 3 Select “PBC (Video CD only)” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. VCD This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of the Video CD standard playback control (PBC) function. This enables you to play back interactive software using menu screens. Refer to the information accompanying the Video CD. Ver.1.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 41 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Hint Special playback • Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons as follows. Forward (Approx. Speed): x1.5: x20: x40: Reverse (Approx. Speed): x5: x20: x40: Resume playback DVD-V Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R CD DVD-R VCD MP3 (PBC OFF) JPEG You can resume playback from the point where you stopped it before. 1 Skipping TV commercials during playback During playback, press [STOP S].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 42 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 3 2 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback. Note • Only step by step forward is available when playing back Video CDs. The zoom area is displayed. 3 Slow forward / Slow reverse playback DVD-V Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W 1 DVD+R DVD+R Hint VCD • To exit the zoom menu, press [ZOOM] at step 1. • To cancel the zoom function, select x1.0 using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 43 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Hint Search • To clear a marker, select the marker number you wish to clear, then press [CLEAR]. • You can mark up to 6 points. Title / Chapter search Note • All markers are erased when you perform the following operations. - Open the disc tray. - Turn off the power. - Record on a recordable disc. - Change the mode between Original and Playlist.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 44 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Track search CD VCD Time search MP3 JPEG DVD-V DVD-V Video VR DVD-R DVD-RW VD-RW W DVD-RW DVD-R (PBC OFF) DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W DVD+R DVD+R 1 1 2 During playback, press [SKIP F] to skip the current track and move to the next. The unit moves to the next track one after the other. To go back to the previous track, press [SKIP B] repeatedly. The unit moves backward one track at a time. 3 4 During playback, press [DISPLAY].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 45 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Random playback Repeat / Random / Program playback / Slide Show CD DVD+R DVD+RW VD+RW W Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R JPEG You can use this function to play back a disc randomly instead of in the recorded order. Repeat playback DVD-V MP3 VCD (PBC OFF) CD 1 DVD-R VCD “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear. MP3 (PBC OFF) 2 JPEG 1 2 During playback, press [DISPLAY].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 46 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 3 4 Select the desired track using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER] or [Cursor P]. Selecting the format of audio and video Press [PLAY P] to start program playback. You can select the format of audio and video to suit the content of the disc you are playing back. Hint Switching subtitles • To erase tracks you selected, press [CLEAR]. • You can make up to 50 track settings.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 47 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 3 3 Select a desired audio soundtrack or audio channel using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select the desired option using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. This function reduces noise in the playback picture. When playing back discs recorded in long time modes such as 8H or 10H, select “Type 1” or “Type 2.” “Type 2” is more effective. When playing back discs with a little noise, such as DVD-Videos, select “OFF.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 48 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Editing Disc editing Editing discs in Video mode You can edit a disc recorded using the PAL system. It is not possible to edit discs recorded using the NTSC system. You can edit the following disc items in Video mode. • Deleting titles (See below.) • Editing titles (See page 49.) • Setting or clearing chapter markers (See page 50.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 49 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 4 3 Select the desired title using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER]. To enter the title name, refer to “Guide to editing title names” on this page. Title List 1 Title List 2 3 5 6 Edit Title Name 6 A B a b 1 2 @ ! C c 3 ? P8 EP19:00 P12 1H 15/04 4 15/04 19:00 P12 1H 0:00:59 5 Select “Title Delete” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. When you finish entering the title name, press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 50 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 8 • Unrecognisable characters will be replaced with asterisks (*). If you delete them, adjoining characters may change to asterisks (*) or other. Writing on the disc starts. It may take a while to write the data on a disc. Setting or clearing chapter markers Note • You cannot select a chapter marker interval that exceeds the length of a title. • The length of chapters may slightly deviate from the one specified at the step 6.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 51 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Editing discs in VR mode Original Editing Original titles in VR mode For discs in VR mode, you can edit from the “Original” menu or the “Playlist” menu that you create from the original. Insert a recordable disc before editing. Editing original titles Original Original Deleting titles You can perform the following operations on the original titles. • Deleting titles (See this page.) • Protecting titles (See page 52.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 52 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Original Protecting titles Original Releasing titles from protecting VR DVD-RW To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the titles, you can protect them in the original menu. Press [DVD 1 VR DVD-RW You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied. ] first. In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Press [DVD “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu” will appear. 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “ Original Protecting titles.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 53 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Playlist Deleting parts of titles (Scene Delete) Playlist Editing the Playlist in VR mode VR DVD-RW You can delete a specific part of a title. Even when a title is deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain. The available recording time on the disc will not increase. Note • When you play back the disc of which the playlist is edited, select “Playlist” in the title menu. Insert a recordable disc before editing.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 54 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Playlist Editing titles 3 Use [SKIP B / F], [r], [f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the point where you will create a new chapter marker. Or, use [SKIP B / F] to find a chapter marker that you wish to delete. 4 Select “Add” or “Delete” accordingly using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. VR DVD-RW You can edit the title names from this menu. The names you edit will appear on the title list. Press [DVD ] first.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 55 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Playlist Setting pictures as thumbnails 3 Select “Title Dividing” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. 4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. VR DVD-RW You can set a picture as a thumbnail for each title. This helps you to remember the content of the title without having to play it back. The first picture of the title is selected as the default. Press [DVD ] first.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 56 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM 2 Note • You cannot select the same title twice and combine it into a single title. • If either one of the two original titles is deleted, the combined new title is also deleted. Select “Delete Playlist” using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER]. Playlist Playlist Adding titles to a Playlist 1 2 3 VR DVD-RW You can add a title to the playlist as you wish.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 57 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Changing the Setting menu Tour of the Setting menu The following table shows the items you can set and their default settings. Use the table as a reference for efficient operation. Setting menu Language setting page 58 Display setting page 59 Audio Setting pages 59-60 Parental setting page 61 Menu items Default Disc Menu Language English Sets the disc menu language. Audio Language Original Sets the audio language.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 58 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM If “Other” is selected, enter the appropriate 4-digit code using [the Number buttons]. Language setting 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu” Refer to the language code table on page 70. DVD Disc Menu Language using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Code Input 4 7 4 If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3. 3 Select “Playback” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 59 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Display setting 1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu” Audio setting Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your audio equipment. This will only affect DVDs playback. using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. 1 2 If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3. 3 Select “Display” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. 4 Select the desired item using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 60 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Note Settings for DTS (Default: OFF) When playing back disc with copyright protection: • Even if you select “96 kHz,” the sound is down sampled to 48 kHz. DVD Digital Out - DTS ON Dolby Digital conversion (Default: Stream) Digital Out - Dolby Digital OFF DVD PCM Stream Stream Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Your setting is activated. Select a setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 61 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Parental level All: All parental locks are cancelled. 8: DVD software of any grade (adult / general / children) can be played back. 7 to 2: Only DVD software intended for general use and children can be played back. 1: Only DVD softwares intended for children can be played back. DVD-Videos Parental lock level Some DVD-Videos feature a Parental Lock function. If the rating of the inserted disc exceeds the level you set, playback will stop.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 62 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Changing Video Out system Setting TV system 1 2 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “Advanced Setting Menu” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3. 3 Select “Playback” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. 4 Select “Video Out” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. 5 6 Press [ENTER]. Select the desired system setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 63 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM VCR functions Playback Recording and one-touch timer recording (OTR) VCR 1 Press [STANDBY-ON] to turn on the unit. Basic Recording VCR To play back a tape, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. 2 3 Press [VCR 4 During playback, press [PAUSE p]. Before recording, make sure: ]. • The desired channel is selected by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 64 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Accidental erasure prevention Search To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with cellophane tape. Index search VCR Record tab One-touch timer recording VCR This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [REC / OTR]. 1 Turn on the unit and insert a recordable tape.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 65 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Other operations Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System This unit will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. This unit will receive stereo and bilingual broadcasts and it is possible to record in several ways and to play back the sound. VCR Press [VCR] first. To cue or review picture during playback (Picture Search): Press [FWD f] or [REW r] during playback. Press it again and the unit will search in super high speed.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 66 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Others Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment by you may eliminate the problem and restore correct operation. DVD • VCR Symptom Remedy Others The power does not turn on. • Check the mains cable is connected securely. • Check building circuit the breaker (In case of power failure) . There is no picture.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 67 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM DVD Symptom Remedy There is no picture. • If the setting menu display appears, press [SETUP] or [RETURNR] to turn off the display. Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the unit is connected to your TV via a VCR, or if it is connected to a combination TV / VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 68 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM VCR Symptom Picture noise appears. Remedy • Adjust tracking control for better picture by pressing [PROG. U / D] while you are playing back a video tape. • Head cleaning for VCR may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING”. The unit does not play back the tape. • No video tape is inserted. Recording does not start immediately after pressing [REC / OTR]. • Make sure the video tape has a record tab when you record to a video tape.
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 69 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Error message Cause Solution Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. • An unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • The disc is upside down. • Insert a standard disc shown in “Playable discs.” (See page 36.) • Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region.
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DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 71 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Glossary Analogue audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. In contrast, digital audio can also be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (i.e., the screen is almost square). widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as its height).
DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 72 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Specifications General System DVD-Video, DVD-RW / R, DVD+RW / R, CD-DA, CD-RW / R, Video Cassette Tape VCR video heads Four heads Power requirements 220–240 V ± 10%, 50 Hz ± 0.5% Power consumption 35 W (standby: 5.0 W) Weight 4.
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DRV_B2737_B2734.book Page 76 Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:04 PM Declaration of Conformity This product complies with the requirement of the directives EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC We declare that the following product: DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder, Models DRV-B2737/DRV-B2734 are in compliance with following Regulations.
