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Copyrights Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
Contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12 Operating USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Auto setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you start Recordable and Playable discs This unit can play and record all widely-used DVD types. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences depending on the disc types.
Notes on discs Restrictions on copying Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. Some video material is copy-once protected: Such material cannot be copied to DVD. You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen. Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
Remote control a POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF. AV/INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-3, or DV IN). TV/DVD: Press to switch between ‘TV mode’, in which you get the picture and sound from the TV’s tuner, and ‘DVD mode’, in which you get picture and sound form this unit. OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu.
Main Unit a b c d e j k f g l m h i n a 1 / I (POWER button) Switches the unit ON or OFF. g x (STOP) Stops playback or recording. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. h z (REC) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. c OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. i P/S (Progressive Scan) Switchs the progressive mode. 576i(OFF), 576p(ON) d Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. e Display window Shows the current status of the recorder.
Hooking up the unit c SCART connection Connect one end of the scart cable into the AV1 SCART jack on the unit and other end to the corresponding in jack on your TV. You can get Audio and Video signals together with this connection. a Antenna connection Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. C IN~ AC b Antenna connection to your TV Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT jack on the unit and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV.
Hooking up the unit - more you can do Component connection Connect one end of the component(Y PB PR) cable to the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack on the unit and other end to the COMPONENT INPUT jack on your TV. Connect one ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the unit and other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack on your TV. AC IN~ Digital audio connection Connecting to an amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/MPEG/DTS decoder or other equipment with a digital input.
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the unit. Disconnect the unit’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. You do not need to turn on the unit to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV. Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. If you pass the unit signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks Operating USB Flash Drive Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables. ON REMOTE 1. Insert an USB Flash Drive to the USB port: – 2 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 3 Select a main option: bB [MUSIC], [PHOTO] or [MOVIE] option 4 Select the [USB] option: vV 5 Displays corresponding menu list: ENTER For details of operations on each files, refer to relevant pages.
Auto setup When the first time to turn on the unit, the initial setup wizard sets the language, clock and channels automatically. 1 Turn on the unit The initial setup wizard appears on the screen. ON REMOTE POWER [Program Edit]: Change the settings of a channel manually. [Station Rename]: Change a name of the selected channel. [Move]: Moves the program’s location on the program list. [Delete]: Delete the selected channel from programmed channel list. [Decoder On/Off] Sets the channels for the decoder.
Using the Home Menu - more you can do Adjust the SETUP settings Setup ON REMOTE Start – Displays SETUP menu.
Adjust the SETUP settings - more you can do Adjust the general settings AV2 Connection – You can connect a decoder or the other device to the AV2(DECODER) jack on the rear panel. [Decoder]: Select this when you connect a PAY-TV or Canal Plus decoder to the AV2(DECODER) jack on the unit. [Other Device]: Select this when you connect a VCR or similar recording device to the AV2(DECODER) jack on the unit. Video output format – Select an option according to the TV connection type.
Adjust the language settings Sampling Freq. (Frequency) – Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal. [48 kHz]: 48 kHz]: The digital audio signals are output in their original format upto 48 kHz. In case of DVD with 96KHz sampling, Output is converted to 48kHz. If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. [96 kHz]: The digital audio signals are output in their original sampling format.
Adjust the recording settings Adjust the disc settings Disc Record Mode – Select the picture quality for recording from XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP. See recording time of each mode on page 32. Initialize – You can Initialize a DVD by pressing ENTER while [Start] is selected. The [Initialize] menu appears. The unit starts formatting after confirmation. You can select a mode between VR and Video for DVD-RW discs. The everything recorded on the DVD will be erased after formatting. [XP]: Highest picture qualilty.
Before finalizing, check the characterisics between the disc type in the table below. The finalized DVD-RW discs can be unfinalized so that the disc can edit or record again. -RW +R +RW -R Once you finalize a disc, you can not edit or record anything on the disc. Discs are automatically finalized when removed from the unit. The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.
Moving to another title DVD ALL Displaying information while watching TV DivX When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title. Press DISPLAY twice during playback then use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select a title number. Starting playback from selected time DVD ALL During viewing the TV, Press DISPLAY to display the information displayed on-screen. a b c DivX Press DISPLAY twice during playback.
Fast forward or fast reverse DVD ALL Play a disc ON REMOTE ACD DivX Press SCAN (m or M) to play fast forward or fast reverse during playback. You can change the various playback speed by pressing SCAN (m or M) repeatedly. Press PLAY ( N) to continue play at normal speed.
Viewing the Title menu DVD Notice for displaying DivX® subtitle If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears. If the subtitle does not display properly, press PAUSE/STEP when the subtitle appears. Then press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds to display the language code menu. Use b / B to change the language code until the subtitle is displayed properly. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.
Playing musics in random order Listening to a music ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 2 Select a [MUSIC] option: bB 3 Selects an option that contains music: v V ENTER 4 Selects a music from the menu: vVbB When you select the [RANDOM] option on the Music List menu then press ENTER, the unit automatically begins random playback and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen. To return to normal playback, select [Random] option again then press ENTER.
Viewing photo files as a slide show Viewing a photo ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 2 Selects a [PHOTO] option: bB 3 Selects an option that contains photo file: v V ENTER 4 Selects a photo from the menu: vVbB 5 Displays the selected photo in full screen: PLAY 6 Returns to the Photo List: STOP To slide show photos in the [Photo list], select the [Slide Show] option on the left side of the screen then press ENTER, The [Slide Show] menu appears on the screen.
Recording Follow the instruction below to record a TV channel or other source. The recording continues until the media is full or you stop the recording. 1 Selects a recording mode: You can select a recording mode on the SETUP menu. (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP) ON REMOTE HOME vVbB ENTER 2 Selects a channel or source you want to record: PR(+, -) or AV/INPUT 3 Starts recording: REC 4 Stops recording: STOP Recording - more you can do Press HOME and select TV option.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the unit will not record when: – There is no disc loaded. – A non-recordable disc is loaded. – [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON] in the Setup menu (see page 18). – The unit is in operating (recording, deleting etc.). – There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R), 49 titles (DVD+R, DVD+RW) recorded on the disc. You cannot enter a timer program when: – A recording is already underway. – The time you’re trying to set has already passed.
Before editing Chapter search -RWVR This unit offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type, and select the option available for your disc. You can select the start of a title by searching a chapter. Select a title that you want to search and press ENTER. Select [Chapter] in the [Search] option from the menu on the left of the screen, and press ENTER to display the [Chapter List] menu. You can enjoy advanced edit functions with VR mode formatted DVD (DVDRW).
Time search -RWVR -RWVideo +RW +R -R You can select the start of a title by searching time. Select a title that you want to search and press ENTER. Select [Time] in the [Search] option from the menu on the left of the screen and press ENTER to display the [Search] menu. Use b B to find the time you want to start. Each press of b B to moves 1 minute and press and hold b B to moves 5 minutes. Press ENTER to watch a title from a selected time.
Naming a title Protect a title -RWVR When a title is recorded by this unit, the title name will be named by a number. You can change a title name by using this function. Use this function to protect a title against accidental recording, editing or deleting. Select a title you want to protect and press ENTER. Select [Protect] option from the menu on the left and press ENTER. The lock mark will appears on the title thumbnail.
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting General The power does not turned on. b Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. There is no picture. b Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. b Connect the video connection securely. b Check the [Video Output Format] in SETUP menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection. Picture noise appears. b You are playing a disc recorded in a color system that is different form your TV.
Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. b TV is not Stereo-compatible. b Broadcast program is not in stereo format. b The A/V Output jacks on the unit are not connected to TV A/V In jacks. Resetting the unit If you observe any of the following symptoms. The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off. The front panel display is not working. The unit is not operating normally. You can reset the unit as follows. Press and hold the POWER button for at least five seconds.
Playback Specifications Frequency response General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Net weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 15W 430 X 49 X 245 mm (w x h x d) without foot 2.
