Before you start Owner’s Manual OPEN/CLOSE POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT ONE TOUCH DUBBING PLAY VCR RECORD STOP OUTPUT SELECT CHANNEL VCR PLAY DVD RECORD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R DVD DVD-RW/-R Supplied Accessory • RF cable (WPZ0901TM002) • Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or WPZ0102LTE01) • Owner’s Manual (1VMN20233) • Quick Use Guide (1VMN20319) • DVD-R Blank Media (3 discs) Owner's Manual Others Español (You CANNOT copy any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.
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.
Before you start Important Safeguards porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.
Before you start Precautions (cont’d) Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • 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. • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit.
Before you start Before you start Features This unit not only plays DVD’s, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them.The following features are offered with this unit. DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable, and DVD-R, which is available for recording once. Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.
Before you start Table of contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Before you start Before you start Functional overview Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 OPEN/CLOSE POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT ONE TOUCH DUBBING PLAY VCR RECORD STOP PLAY DVD RECORD OUTPUT SELECT CHANNEL VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R DVD 22 20 18 21 19 17 11 15 14 13 12 10 9 8 7 16 1.
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 15 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 DISPLAY 4 14 VCR DVD 18 19 PAUSE 3 21 PLAY 5 23 STOP REC/OTR 6 7 8 SETUP TIMER PROG. MENU/LIST TOP MENU 10 12 9 11 CLEAR/C.RESET ZOOM SEARCH MODE 13 25 ENTER REC MONITOR CM SKIP RETURN SKIP SKIP ONE TOUCH DUBBING 16 17 27 28 29 20 22 24 26 30 31 1.
Before you start Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit. • Use within the operating range and angle as shown. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the unit.
Connections Connection to a TV Antenna Antenna (Back of TV) Cable Signal (Back of TV) Cable Signal 3 or or Connect RF Cable (supplied) 1 Disconnect DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT DVD S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y CB L COAXIAL IN R DVD/VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN L L R R VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 2 OUT CR Connect OUT (Back of this unit) 4 Plug in the AC power cord of this unit. Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Connections Before you start Connection to a cable box or satellite box Connection A (Back of this unit) (Cable box or Satellite box) OUT ANTENNA IN OUT RF Cable Cable Signal Connections IN DVD/VCR E (supplied) (Back of TV) Connection B (Back of this unit) ANTENNA IN Cable Signal Playing discs DVD/VCR (Cable box or Satellite box) E OUT IN Getting started Changing the SETUP menu Select this connection when you want to view or record a scrambled channel.
Connections Connection to an Audio System • Before changing the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to each owner’s manual for further information on other devices.
Getting started Guide to On Screen Menus The unit uses the following types of on screen menus for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list, and DISPLAY menu, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play.The DISPLAY menu also gives you some disc information for checking the status of the disc. Connections SETUP/DISC/CD menu Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either SETUP/DISC/CD by pressing { / B buttons.Then, press ENTER button to display each menu.
Getting started Functional overview (cont’d) DISPLAY menu 1. Indicates the disc type and the format mode. DVD mode First: DVD Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing. Details are on page 34. 4 1 1 1 00:00:00 DVD-RW Video mode SP 1:25 Rem. 5 CH 1 2 3 Note: In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example. 2.
Getting started Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 4 2 Connections 1 3 7 6 3. Recording speed Indicates the recording speed of the disc or the tape. 4. Title/Track and Chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title/track number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number. 5. Displays the following • Playing time / remaining time • Current title / chapter / track number • Recording time • Clock • Channel number • VCR tape counter • OTR remaining time 7.
Getting started Channel settings It is recommend that you preset available channels in your area using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the SETUP menu. Presetting channels automatically 4 Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 1 POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE OPEN/CLOSE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 Setup 1 DISPLAY Press POWER button to turn on the unit.
Getting started Before you start Channel settings (cont’d) Adding/deleting channels 4 Select “Manual Preset” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Manual Preset menu will appear. 1 POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 8 9 SPACE DISPLAY SLOW DVD VCR PAUSE PLAY 1 7 STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR 5 CLEAR/C.RESET ZOOM Select the channel number to add or delete. Press { button to move to a lower channel number.
Getting started Setting the clock Set the clock before you try timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock Setting on pages 19-20. Auto Clock Setting 4 Select “Auto Clock Setting” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Make sure • The antenna/cable TV connections are correct.
Getting started Before you start Setting the clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting 4 1 Select “Clock Setting” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. A clock setting window will appear. POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO AUDIO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE Setup > Clock OPEN/CLOSE Connections Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) 7 8 Press K / L buttons to select AM or PM, then press ENTER button. Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated. Press SETUP button to exit. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from zero. POWER REC SPEED .
Getting started Before you start Setting the clock (cont’d) Setting the daylight saving time Select “Daylight Saving Time” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Daylight Saving Time options will appear. POWER REC SPEED .
Getting started Selecting the TV aspect ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Box” has been selected as the default. 4 Select “TV Aspect” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Setup > Playback 1 POWER REC SPEED .
Getting started Before you start Selecting TV stereo or SAP You can select stereo or SAP. “Stereo” has been selected as the default. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Select “Channel” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Channel Preset menu will appear. Setup > Channel Preset VCR DVD POWER REC SPEED .
Getting started RF converter output Change from CH3 to CH4 You can watch TV programs through the tuner of the unit. (Usually channel 3 or 4 of the TV is available for the RF converter setting.) Be sure to connect the unit to a TV using the RF cable. Refer to page 10. 1 POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS 7 Select channel 3 on your TV. • Be sure that the unit is in DVD mode.
Changing the SETUP menu The following table shows the settings that are available in the SETUP menu and which are the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. SETUP menu Audio Language Original English French Set the language for audio. Subtitle Language OFF English French Set the language for subtitle. OSD Background Transparency 100% Set the background transparency of OSD screen.
Changing the SETUP menu Language settings Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. 4 POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE DEF SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 DISPLAY DVD VCR PAUSE PLAY 1 5 Setup Menu STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU 2 CLEAR/C.
Changing the SETUP menu Before you start Language settings (cont’d) Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for Disc Menu.
Changing the SETUP menu Display settings Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE DEF SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 DISPLAY DVD VCR PAUSE PLAY 1 5 Setup Menu STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU 2 CLEAR/C.
Changing the SETUP menu Before you start Display settings (cont’d) OSD Background Transparency (Default : 35%) Set the background transparency of OSD screen. You can choose one among 0% through 100%.
Changing the SETUP menu Audio settings Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment. It will only affect DVD discs during playback. Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE DEF SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 DISPLAY DVD VCR PAUSE PLAY 1 5 Setup Menu STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG.
Changing the SETUP menu A Settings for PCM (Default : Auto) OFF PCM Auto 48kHz ON Dolby Digital 96kHz DTSOFF ontrol Audio Settings for Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) • Select a setting using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. PCM : Converts Dolby Digital into PCM (stereo). When your amplifier/receiver is NOT compatible with Dolby Digital, set to “PCM”. Stream : Outputs Dolby Digital signals.
Changing the SETUP menu Parental control settings Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental control setting. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material. Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. 4 POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .
Changing the SETUP menu Before you start Parental control settings (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental control level.
Playing discs Information on DVD play Before you attempt to play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs Region codes This unit is compatible with following discs. To play a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the unit. Other Disc types are not guaranteed to play. This unit has been designed to play DVD discs with Region One (1).
Playing discs Before you start Basic playback Playback DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW VR mode: Original 1 1 2 3 1 REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JAN/1 12:00AM 4 JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JKL 5 6 TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 5 CH MNO 4 PQRS 2 6 VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW 0 JAN/1 3:00AM JAN/1 4:00AM MENU/LIST button 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE A button to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open.
Playing discs Basic playback (cont’d) DVD-V CD MP3 1 Press POWER button, then press DVD button. When you are playing a DVD or an audio CD, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD/VCR is connected. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE A button to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open. 4 Press PLAY B button to start playing. Playback will start. 1 POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI If you are playing a DVD-Video disc, a menu may appear.
Playing discs Before you start Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the disc menu DVD-V 2 Select an item using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button to confirm. Continue this step to set up all the features you want or to start playing the disc from the menu. DVD K / L / { / B buttons: 1 Moves the cursor around screen. Press MENU/LIST button. The DVD main menu will appear. Enter button: Selects the currently highlighted menu option. .
Playing discs Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the title menu DVD-V Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available. It allows you to start playback at a specific title. First: DVD 1 Press TOP MENU button. The title menu will appear. If the feature is not available on the DVD disc, may appear on the TV screen. 2 Select a title to play using the K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playback will begin at the title you selected. 2 POWER REC SPEED .
Playing discs Before you start Special playback Resume play Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW 2 VR CD DVD-RW MP3 1 .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 8 9 PQRS 7 AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE DEF SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 DVD VCR DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY To cancel the resume play and start playing the disc from the beginning, press STOP C button the second time while the playback is stopped. STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN CLEAR/C.
Playing discs Special playback (cont’d) Skipping TV commercials during play DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW e.g. Press CM SKIP button once 7 8 9 SPACE You can skip TV commercials by pressing CM SKIP button, so that you can enjoy the recorded programs with limited interruption. SLOW 0 VCR DISPLAY DVD PAUSE PLAY STOP REC/OTR CM Skip 30 sec. 1 SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU During playback, press CM SKIP button.
Playing discs Step by step playback Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW 2 VR DVD-RW During playback, press PAUSE F button. Playback will pause and sound will be muted. SLOW 0 VCR DISPLAY Press SKIP G button repeatedly. Playback will advance one frame (or step) at a time when you press the skip G button with the sound muted. DVD PAUSE PLAY 1 3 STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN CLEAR/C.
Playing discs Special playback (cont’d) Zoom STOP REC/OTR Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW VR DVD-RW 1 During playback, press ZOOM button. Zoom menu will appear. Screen: 1 1 x1.2 01:23:45 x1.5 2 Select a desired zoom factor using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. The zoom area will be displayed. 3 There are four options (x1.0,x1.2,x1.5 and x2.0), these are displayed excluding the current zoom rate.
Playing discs Before you start Search Title/Chapter search Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Using DISPLAY button 1 1 During playback, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 OPEN/CLOSE DEF SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 1 DISPLAY VCR DVD PAUSE PLAY 1 1 01:23:45 STOP DVD-Video REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR To go back to the previous title or chapter, press SKIP H button.
Playing discs Search (cont’d) Track search CD MP3 Using SKIP H / G buttons Using DISPLAY button 1 1 During playback, press SKIP G button to skip the current track and move to the next. The track will move forward one at a time. During playback, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: 1 01:23:45 Audio CD POWER REC SPEED .
Playing discs Before you start Repeat/Random/Program play Repeat play Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW VR CD DVD-RW MP3 PLAY button. The display menu will appear. 1 1 01:23:45 DVD-Video Chapter: The current chapter will be played repeatedly. (DVD only) POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 AUDIO DEF SPACE SLOW 1 All: The current disc will be played repeatedly.
Playing discs Repeat/Random/Program play (cont’d) Program play CD You can program the disc to play tracks in your desired order. First: DVD 1 3 Select “Program Play” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Program play list will appear. 4 POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO AUDIO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE Press SETUP button to display SETUP/CD menu. SETUP/CD menu will appear.
Playing discs Before you start Selecting audio and video formats You can select an audio or video format as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing. Switching audio soundtrack DVD-RW 1 During playback, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: 1 01:23:45 1 1 00:00:00 1 Dolby Digital Dual L/R 2 Dolby Digital 2ch ---- 1 Dolby Digital 5.
Playing discs Selecting audio and video formats (cont’d) CD MP3 When playing Audio CDs or MP3 files you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. 1 2 Select icon using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Audio menu will appear. POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE DEF SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 During playback, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear.
Playing discs Before you start Selecting audio and video formats (cont’d) Switching camera angles DVD-V 1 2 Select icon using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Angle will switch each you press ENTER button. REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 VCR DISPLAY DVD PAUSE PLAY Important STOP REC/OTR • It has to be during playback. SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR The display menu will appear.
VCR functions Playback VCR 3 1 During playback, press PAUSE F button. Playback will pause and sound will be muted. Press POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. When you are playing a tape, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD/VCR is connected. Press: Press PLAY B button to resume play. 2 5 Insert a prerecorded tape, then press PLAY B button to begin playback. Press STOP C button to stop playback. VCR 1 POWER REC SPEED .
VCR functions Before you start Recording and One-touch timer recording (cont’d) One-touch timer recording SPACE VCR SLOW 0 VCR DISPLAY VCR 1 (Normal recording) DVD PAUSE (1:00) PLAY (8:00) (7:30) STOP When one-touch timer recording is finished, the unit will turn off automatically. To cancel the one-touch timer recording within the specified time, press STOP C button. 1 REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG.
VCR functions Search (cont’d) Time search VCR This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. First: VCR 1 3 Press g/h buttons to start time search. If you want to go in the forward direction, press g button. If you want to go in the reverse direction, press h button. After time search, the unit will play the tape automatically. 2 POWER REC SPEED .
VCR functions Before you start Other operations VCR VCR First: To cue or review picture during playback (Picture Search): Connections Press g/h buttons during playback. Press it again and the unit will search in super high speed. (in the SLP mode only) To freeze the picture on TV screen during playback (Still mode): Getting started Changing the SETUP menu Press PAUSE F button. Each time you press the button, the picture will be forwarded by one frame.
Recording Easy DVD recording The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs. Note: Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit to the TV correctly. Step 1: Choose a disc type Step 2: Insert a blank disc There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playing/recording/editing requirements. See “DVD disc type” below. This unit can record on the following type of discs only.
Recording Before you start Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) Step 4: Select the desired channel Step 5: Press REC/OTR Step 6: Stop the Recording SPACE SLOW 0 JKL 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY CH MNO PLAY SLOW 0 POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO PAUSE VIDEO/TV SPACE DISPLAY DVD VCR Connections GHI STOP VCR DVD PAUSE REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG.
Recording Information on DVD recording Information Recording speed This unit can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. When recording, you will need to select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode depending on the disc format.The disc format for DVD-R is always “Video format,” so the recording format will be “Video mode”.
Recording Before you start Information on DVD recording (cont’d) Information on copy control Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For recording these, refer to the following. VR DVD-RW After recording you must finalize disc in order to play it on other DVD units. ver.1.1 ver.1.1 CPRM compatible ver.1.1 ver.1.1 CPRM compatible DVD-R ver.2.0 Finalizing* Playable This Unit DVD player Not Playable Recordable Not Recordable * You cannot finalize discs in other DVD recorders.
Recording Formatting a disc Choosing the recording format of a blank disc Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW When inserting a blank disc, the unit will initialize the blank disc. After initialization, you can record to the disc with the recording format selected in SETUP menu. You can select at what length the recorder will create chapter mark on the DVD disc recording. 3 Select “Recording” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Recording menu will appear. POWER REC SPEED .
Recording Before you start Formatting a disc (cont’d) 6 POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO AUDIO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE Setup > Recording DVD Timer Programming Dubbing Mode VR mode OFF 5 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes VCR DVD 30 minutes 60 minutes SLOW VCR DVD PAUSE PLAY 8 STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU “10 minutes” has been selected as the default. CLEAR/C.
Recording Formatting a disc (cont’d) Reformatting a disc Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW If you are using a DVD-RW disc, by default it will be Video mode. You can change this to VR mode from SETUP menu. 1 4 Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS 7 AUDIO DEF TUV WXYZ 8 9 SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 Disc Place DVD-RW disc into the unit. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
Recording Before you start Basic recording DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD 4 Select a desired channel to record using CH K / L buttons or number buttons. 1 2 4 POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO AUDIO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE CH 1 DISPLAY SLOW VCR DVD PAUSE 5 PLAY STOP 5 REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. 5 CLEAR/C.RESET ZOOM Press REC/OTR button to start recording. I mark will be displayed for 5 seconds.
Recording Basic recording (cont’d) Checking the recording picture quality DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW You can confirm the recording picture quality with the recording speed you have selected before attempting to record to a DVD disc. First: 2 1 Press REC MONITOR button again to exit. POWER REC SPEED .
Recording Before you start One-touch timer recording DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW 1 Turn on the unit and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the DVD/VCR. Select a desired channel to record using CH K / L buttons or number buttons. 2 POWER REC SPEED .
Recording Timer recording DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW VCR You can program the DVD/VCR to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before making a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc or a videotape with a recording safety tab. 4 Select “Timer Programming” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Timer Programming list will appear. You can choose the timer programming menu by pressing TIMER PROG.
Recording Before you start Timer recording (cont’d) 8 10 Select the channel number to Select a recording speed Setup > Recording > Timer Programming Date Start JAN/12 10:00PM --- Setup > Recording > Timer Programming Date Start JAN/12 10:00PM --- DVD End CH VCR Speed 10:30PM CH8 DVD To record from the AV input jacks, L1 or L2. using K / L buttons, then press B button.
Recording Timer recording (cont’d) Hints for timer recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If a disc is not on the tray, the DVD indicator on the front panel flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable disc. • If a tape with a record tab is not in the cassette compartment, the VCR indicator on the front panel flashes and timer recording cannot be performed.
Recording Connection to an external source OUTPUT S- VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT Another source (VCR camcorder etc.) AUDIO L R S -VIDEO R L or or Video cable S-Video cable Audio cable Video cable Audio cable DVD S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD/VCR AUDIO IN or L - AUDIO - R L R IN To LINE 2 IN Getting started Changing the SETUP menu S-Video cable VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN To LINE 1 IN OPEN/CLOSE DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT POWER REW F.
Recording Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW VCR Before recording from an external source, see the instruction for the connection on page 67. 1. Turn the TV and the DVD/VCR on, and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the DVD/VCR is connected. DVD 4 1 2. When you want to record to a disc: Press: Press OPEN/CLOSE A button to open the disc tray, then place the disc to record onto, then press open/close again.
Recording Before you start Dubbing Mode DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW VCR Important Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. Setup POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO AUDIO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE CH VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 DISPLAY VCR DVD PAUSE 1 Playback Setting STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR 3 CLEAR/C.RESET ZOOM Select “Recording” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
Recording Dubbing Mode (cont’d) VCR to DVD DVD to VCR 5 5 Select “VCR ⇒ DVD” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Select “VCR ⇐ DVD” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. POWER REC SPEED .
Recording Before you start Finalizing the discs DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW Important REC SPEED AUDIO Disc .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 Edit GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 8 9 Format PQRS Finalize 7 Disc Protect OFF ON Yes OPEN/CLOSE CH VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW 0 No DVD VCR DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY * VR mode only STOP REC/OTR TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Finalizing will start. CLEAR/C.
Recording Setting a disc to protect VR DVD-RW Important To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of titles, you can protect them by going to the DISC menu and following the steps bellow. 3 Select “Disc Protect OFF ➔ ON” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Editing discs in Video mode Title list allows you to easily check the titles recorded on the disc.You can choose a title to play from on this screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer. You can edit discs in Video mode for the following items. Note that once you edit titles, they will not remain as recorded originally.
Editing Information on disc editing (cont’d) Editing discs in VR mode For discs in VR mode, you can edit from “Original” menu or “Playlist” menu, which is created from the original. Editing original titles Editing playlists The following items can be used to edit the original titles.
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titles Video DVD-RW 3 Important POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO AUDIO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE Caution DISPLAY 1 1 DVD PAUSE Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark XP 0:01:25 STOP REC/OTR SETUP MENU/LIST TOP MENU SEARCH MODE Select “Title Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR CLEAR/C.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Putting names on titles Video DVD-RW You can put title names on titles and change the title names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist. First: 4 Select “Edit Title Name” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. A window for entering a title name will appear. 5 POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers Video DVD-RW 1 Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear. 1 JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) Deleting titles VR DVD-RW When a title is deleted from an original list in VR mode, the disc space available for recording will be increased. 4 Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original menu will appear. Important 1 JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 DVD 1 Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles VR DVD-RW Important 4 Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original menu will appear. REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 8 9 PQRS • Be advised that parts, once deleted, cannot be brought back to the disc.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) 7 8 Select “Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Part of a title will be deleted. POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) 6 Select “Original” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. To enter a title name, follow the steps of "Guide to edit title name" on this page. character set 6 POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers VR DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can search for it using the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want. When the number of chapter markers in the original list comes to 999 in total, you cannot add any more chapter markers. First: DVD 1 Disc > Edit > Original 1 1 2 3 JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM 4 5 REC SPEED .
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) : Disc > Edit > Original 1 Chapter 2/2 Disc > Edit > Original F Yes JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 No 1 XP Chapter 2/2 0:01:25 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name ChapterAdd Mark Delete Index Picture Protect OFF ON Yes • You cannot delete the first chapter marker of each title. JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) 3 6 Select “Original” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. A picture for thumbnail will be set. POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Title Protection VR 4 DVD-RW Important 1 First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear. Disc Edit Format Finalize JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 AUDIO DEF SPACE 0:01:25 5 Select “Protect OFF ➔ ON” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protection VR DVD-RW You are allowed to release the titles from protection. First: DVD 1 4 Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original menu will appear. REC SPEED .
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles VR DVD-RW Note 4 Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist menu will appear. • The disc space available for recording will not be increased. 1 First: REC SPEED .
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles VR DVD-RW You can delete part of a title. Even when a title is deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain. Note 4 Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist menu will appear. REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 • The disc space available for recording will not be increased.
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Part of a title will be deleted. 7 Disc > Edit > Playlist Title Delete Scene Delete Start Edit Title Name End Chapter Mark Preview Index Picture Delete 1 Yes JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 SPACE No JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25 PAUSE PLAY This operation may take a few minutes to complete. 9 STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) 4 7 Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist menu will appear. Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. The name you entered will be activated for the title. POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers VR DVD-RW 1 1 1 2 3 JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM 4 Add New Title Delete Playlist 5 POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 AUDIO DEF SPACE JAN/1 4:00AM JAN/1 5:00AM 4 SLOW DVD VCR PAUSE PLAY STOP Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist menu will appear.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) : Disc > Edit > Playlist 1 Chapter 2/2 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name ChapterAdd Mark DeleteSet Index Picture The chapter marker which you selected will be deleted. : 1 F Yes JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 No Chapter 2/2 XP 0:01:25 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name ChapterAdd Mark DeleteSet Index Picture REC SPEED .
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) 6 Select “PlayList” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist will appear. Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. A picture for thumbnail will be set. POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist VR DVD-RW You can add or delete a title in the playlist as you prefer. You can add titles to a Playlist up to 99. First: DVD 4 Select “Add New Title” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. POWER REC SPEED .
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting a Playlist VR DVD-RW 4 Important First: POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 DVD AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE Connections • A Playlist can be deleted if no longer needed. Select “Delete Playlist” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear.
Editing Editing DVD-R discs Deleting titles DVD-R Disc > Edit You can delete titles which you do not need, however the disc space available for recording on the disc will not be changed. 1 JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark XP Important .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 You cannot select “Chapter Mark”. DISPLAY 4 DEF Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.
Editing Before you start Editing DVD-R discs (cont’d) Naming Titles DVD-R DVD 4 Select “Edit Title Name” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. A window for entering a title name will appear. 5 POWER REC SPEED .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE Connections You can name titles and change the names from this menu. The title names will be displayed on a titlelist.
Others Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple corrections may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Power The power does not turn on. Remedy • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. • The Setup Display appears. Press SETUP or RETURN button to turn off the display.
Others Symptom Playback The disc does not play. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-motion Play cannot be performed. The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Multilingual subtitle are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. • The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. • Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO's menu. The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played.
Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy Remote control The remote control does not function. • Batteries are weak. • There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit. • The remote control is far from the unit. • There are no batteries in the remote control. • Turn on the unit. • The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit. • Press the DVD or VCR button, whichever you need. Then, try again. Others The unit does not operate properly.
Others Before you start Troubleshooting (cont’d) Error message Recording Error Disc is full. Cause Solution You are trying to record onto the disc on which the number of recording titles comes up to the maximum (99). Delete unnecessary titles (page 78). Recording Error You cannot record more the 999 chapters on one disc. (The maximum is 999) You are trying to record onto the VR mode DVD-RW disc on which the number of recording chapters comes up to the maximum (999).
Others Glossary Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can 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 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).
Others Before you start Specifications General Getting started Changing the SETUP menu VCR video heads Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions (width x height x depth) Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Connections DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, Video Cassette Tape Four heads AC120 V, 60 Hz 37 W (standby: 4.3 W) 9.5 lbs ( 4.3 kg ) 17 1/8" x 3 7/8" x 10 1/4" (435 x 99.
Español Fácil grabación de DVD Estas instrucciones le ayudarán a entender fácilmente cómo grabar discos DVD. Nota: Asegúrese que las pilas están en el mando a distancia y que ha conectado correctamente esta unidad y el TV. Paso 1: Elija un tipo de disco Paso 2:Coloque un disco en blanco Hay varias tipos de discos DVD grabables a su elección. Elija un tipo de disco DVD que se pueda grabar según sus necesidades de reproducción/ grabación/edición. Elija el tipo según "Tipos de disco DVD" en esta página.
Español Before you start Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) Paso 4: Seleccione el canal deseado Paso 5: Presione el bóton REC/OTR Paso 6: Pare la grabación SPACE SLOW 0 VCR DISPLAY JKL 5 6 TUV WXYZ 8 9 7 CH MNO 4 VIDEO/TV PLAY SPACE SLOW STOP 0 DISPLAY POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 VCR PAUSE Connections GHI PQRS DVD DVD REC/OTR PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REC MONITOR TIMER PROG.
Español Reproducción con videograbadora VCR 3 1 Presione el botón POWER en el mando a distancia o el panel frontal de la unidad. Cuando reproduzca una cinta, conecte el TV y asegúrese de seleccionar la entrada donde se conecta la unidad. Presione: VCR 2 Coloque una cinta pregrabada y presione el botón PLAY B para empezar la reproducción. Durante la reproducción, presione el botón PAUSE F. Se hará una pausa de reproducción y se silenciará el sonido. POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .
Español Grabación PQRS Primero: VCR 7 VCR TUV WXYZ 8 9 SPACE VIDEO/TV SLOW 0 Tiempo de grabación/reproducción T60 T120 T160 1 hora 2 horas 2-2/3 horas 3 horas 6 horas 8 horas • Se selecciona Estéreo o SAP. DVD PAUSE 1 Presione el botón REC/OTR para empezar la grabación. Para detener temporalmente la grabación o continuarla, presione el botón PAUSE F.
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