DVDR3395
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................... 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others .................... 3 Overview • Disc Types Supported .............................. 4 • Media Files Formats Supported .................. 5 Connecting Up • Knowing Your DVD Recorder ...................... 6 • Connecting up Your DVD Recorder .............. 9 • Connecting to External Devices..................11 Getting Started Introducing System Setup ..........................12 • Setting TV Channels .
Important Safety Instructions 14.SERVICING - Contact qualified personnel when servicing is needed. Servicing is required when this product has been damaged in any way, for example, when the power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled on the product; objects have fallen into the product; the product has been exposed to rain or moisture; the product does not work normally; or the product has been dropped. 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read the instructions carefully before using this product. 2.
Warnings, Cautions and Others PRODUCTS WITH 525P/625P PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS NOTICE REQUIREMENTS “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 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.
Overview Disc Types Supported Recordable DVD discs are divided into two categories: ‘plus(+)’and ‘minus(-)’ formats. Within these two groups, discs are further classified as ‘write-once’ discs(+R or -R)on which the blank sections are used for recording once only, and ‘rewritable’ discs(+RW or -RW) on which the recording sections can be erased and used for recording new content repeatedly. Refer to the following table for the disc types supported by this DVD recorder.
Unplayable Disc Types This DVD recorder does not play back the disc types listed below. If you try to play back these discs, excessive noise may cause damage to your speakers. When placing an unplayable disc on the disc tray, a message showing ‘Invalid Disc’ will be displayed on the TV screen. • Unfinalized discs recorded on other DVD/CD recorders • DVD Audio discs • PHOTO CDs • DVD-Video discs with a region code not supported by the recorder • DVD-RAMs • Data discs (e.g.
Connecting Up Knowing Your DVD Recorder Front-Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * The actual appearance of the unit may be slightly different. 1. STANDBY-ON button Switches the DVD recorder on and off 4. OPEN/CLOSE button Opens or closes the disc tray 2. Play/Record indicators Show the DVD recorder’s current mode. 5. Disc tray Holds discs securely during recording or playback Green indicator lights up during playback. Red indicator lights up during recording and timer recording.
Rear-Panel Connections 1 3 2 4 5 6 * The actual appearance of the unit may be slightly different. 5. AV OUTPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks Connects the inputs of external equipment via composite video/audio cables 2. VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks Connects antenna cables 6. AC IN terminal Connects the power cord 3. AV INPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks Connects the outputs of external equipment via composite video/audio cables 4.
Remote Control 1. OPEN/CLOSE button Press to open or close the disc tray 2. SETUP button Press to display the System Setup menu 3. DISPLAY button Press to view information 4. Alphabet and Number buttons Press to enter numbers and letters 13. STOP button Press to stop playback or recording 1 14 14. 2 15 3 16 15. SOURCE button Press to select signal source POWER button Press to switch on or off the recorder 16. TV(MODE) button Press to switch to TV source 17.
Using Remote Control Connecting up Your DVD Recorder Preparing the Remote Control Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match the markings inside the remote control. Before you start... 1. Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made. 2. It is recommended that you connect VIDEO OUT jack of the DVD recorder directly to the video input of your TV.
RF IN Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cable TV RF OUT Option 1 Using Composite Cable Use the audio (red and white) ends of a composite cable to connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD recorder to the AUDIO IN jack on the television. Wall RF IN ..........................................................................................
Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord Connecting to DV (Digital Camcorder) Connect the power cord to the DVD recorder. After all the cable connections are completed, you can now plug the power cord of the recorder into the outlet, and start using the recorder. Connects the DV-link jack on the DV to the DV-link jack on this DVD recorder using a IEEE 1394 cable.
Getting Started Introducing System Setup Before using this DVD recorder, you may like to change the system settings such as the language of on-screen display, clock format, and recording mode. Use the Setup menu to complete the process. In Setup menu, simply go through three levels of menus to complete a setting. Options in first-level menu are represented by icons, while the ones in second and third levels are represented by text. The table below lists all the options available.
Second- Level Option Third- Level Option Description/Notice Language OSD • English • Traditional Chinese • Simplified Chinese Language to be displayed on screen Menu Multiple Languages Language to be displayed on the menu page. Available options vary depending on discs being played. Audio Multiple Languages Language to be adopted for the spoken language. Available options vary depending on discs being played. Subtitle Multiple Languages Your preferred language for subtitle.
First- Level Option Second- Level Option Third- Level Option Description/Notice TV Tuner TV Signal • Antenna • Cable TV signal source Country Multiple Countries For selecting the appropriate area where you are currently situated Utilities* • Scan Channel • Edit Channel For setting/resetting TV channels Exit *Indicates more detailed descriptions are provided in the latter part of this chapter.
Setting TV Channels To record the TV program you want to watch, it is important that you set up a list of recognizable channels for the DVD recorder. Started_SystemSetup_07_03 .......................................................................................... 1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. 2. Select TV signal source through TV Tuner TV signal. 4. If you connect the DVD recorder to a normal (4:3) TV, select either ‘4:3 Letterbox’ or ‘4:3 PanScan’.
Advanced System Setup Before you start... • Complete the basic system settings introduced in the previous section first. Using Channel Editor If you press or OK instead of number buttons, you will return to the upper level of the menu without making any change. ‘Channel Editor’ offers an easy-to-manage interface to organize your TV channel list. You can activate ‘Channel Editor’, using the following paths. 4. If the password you enter is correct, the change you made will be applied.
Swapping TV Channels 3. Each time when you press OK, the item changes as follows: 1. Press to select a channel from the list, then press OK. 2. Press to select ‘Swap’, then press OK. Started_Advanced_02_02 9 Starteww wwwwwwwd_Advanced_02_06 4. When completed, press to select ‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press OK. 3. Press or the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press OK. ......................................................................................
Setting the G-Code System The G-Code system is a specially-designed feature for recording TV programs. The system greatly simplifies the timer recording process, as it does not require users to enter program information, such as date, channel number and start/end time, which are all contained in G-Code programming numbers. You can complete the timer recording setup simply by inputting the G-Code number, which can be found in most newspapers, TV listing magazines or online sources.
Easier Application & Access Tools Using Tools: Play Playing Files Tools help you quickly operate the major functions offered by this DVD recorder. All functions in Tools can be conveniently selected and activated by pressing and OK buttons on your remote control. If you would like to exit the Tools menu, press TOOLS button. 1. On the Tools menu, press to select ‘Play’, then press OK. ..........................................................................................
Using Tools: Record Using Tools: Timer Recordg Normal Timer Recording Before you start... • Choose a recordable disc with enough space. Check the disc types supported by the DVD recorder you are using. Before you start... • Refer to ‘Using Tools: Record’. Discs Types Supported (p.4) .......................................................................................... • Complete the channel scanning process for your TV. 1. On the Tools menu, press to select ‘Timer Record’, then press OK.
You neerd to put the DVD recorder on standby to activate the Timer Recoed function. This DVD recorder allows users to enter a maximum of 16 Timer Record programs. If your setting list is full, you will need to delete some of the programs before you can input new ones. EasyAccess_EasyGuider_04_05 This DVD recorder allows users to enter date up to 2099/12/31 (December 31, 2099). Date beyond this day CANNOT be set. Introducing System Setup(p.
Finalize (Make Compatible) 3. Press to select ‘Go’, then press OK to start erasing. For DVD+R. DVD-R and DVD-RW(formatted in ‘Quick Preparation’ mode), finalization is a necessary step if you want the discs to be played back on other compatible devices. 1. Refer to the table in this section to check if the disc you use needs finalization. 2. On the Tools menu, press to select ‘Disc Tools’, then press OK. 3. Press to select ‘Finalize (Make Compatible)’. 4.
On-Screen Input Keypad Using On-Screen Input Keypad Naming a New Title or File Before you start... 1. When the keypad screen is displayed, press and OK to select one of the input options. • Make sure the video signal of this DVD recorder is correctly displayed on your TV screen. Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.9) • Make sure the remote control works. Introducing On-Screen Input Keypad 2. Press to select desired letters, numbers or punctuation marks, then press OK.
Recording Step 4. Start recording For Example, to record from TV, you need to select a channel first. Press TV(MODE) to select ‘TV’ as the signal source. then press CH and CH to select a desired channel. • You may not be able to record a program from TV or from another device connected to this recorder, if the source material is copy-protected (e.g. set in ‘CopyOnce’ or ‘Copy-Never’ modes)..
• The DVD recorder is equipped with a camcorder control (Play, Stop, REW or FFW) feature via the DV-Link connection. Simply move the screen cursor to the desired function on the DV input screen, then press OK on the remote control. Recording from TV 1. Refer to ‘Recording: Step by Step’ for the procedures of recording on a disc from TV. Recording: Step by Step (p.24) ..........................................................................................
Inserting Chapter Mark during Recording During recording, you can manually insert extra chapter marks in addition to those created by system default setting. 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the signal source. 2. Press RECORD to start recording. 3. During recording, press EDIT to insert chapter mark at your desired point. 4. To add more chapter marks, repeat step 3.
Timer Recording Introducing Timer Record Menu • You may not be able to record a program from TV or from another device connected to this recorder, if the source material is copy-protected (e.g. set in ‘CopyOnce’ or ‘Copy-Never’ modes).. Press TIMER to display the Timer Record menu. If your model supports the G-Code system, you can presson a highlighted program to switch between the ‘Date/Time Setting’ mode and the ‘G-Code Setting’ mode.
G-Code Mode 3 Weekly A weekly calendar will be displayed on screen Select desired day(s), then press OK to confirm your selection. When completed, select ‘‘OK’, then press OK. You can select more than one day for the weekly mode. For example, if your desired programs are broadcast every Thursdays and Fridays, you can assign the timer setting only once by selecting both Thursday and Friday. Timer_01_02 Storage capacity available on the destination disc for a particular recording mode. Current system date.
4. Follow step 6-8 in ‘Setting Timer Program [Date/Time Mode]’ to complete the setting. Setting Timer Program (G-Code Mode) If you want to return to the Date/Time mode, press to select ‘Date/Time Setting’, then press OK. However, please note that all the settings you have entered will be cleared once you exit the present setup screen. There are two ways to set up timer programs using G-Code system. For more information on how to set up the system, see ‘Setting up the G-Code System’.
Playback You may not be able to play back discs recorded in Step 4. other DVD recorders. For DVD-Video/VCD/SVCD discs, and video files.. Press STOP to stop playback at a marked stop. Press PLAY to resume playback from a marked stop. Press STOP again to bring the playback to a full stop. This DVD recorder can only play DVD-Video discs marked with region code , or all-region discs which are labeled with the icon ALL .
When playing audio CDs or music files... Playback_01_01 Playback_08_03 When playing pictures... Introducing Navigation Menu Playback_01_01 During playback, press NAVI. button on the remote control to display the Navigation menu. The options shown on the Navigation menu vary depending on the media types (e.g. DVD, audio CD, VCD, etc.) as well as the supporting features offered by the media being played. .......................................................................................... Repeat .
To perform the function when playing video files/titles, press to select ‘Search’, then press OK to go to the sub-menu. Playback_01_02 To search by title/chapter number: 1. Select ‘Title/Chapter’, then press OK. Control pad for ‘Zoom’ function Playback_01_03 Playback_01_02 The bar for entering the title/chapter number will appear. 2. Enter the chapter/title numbers, then press OK. If during the process you would like to revise the number you enter, press to re-edit the last digit(s) when necessary.
A-B Repeat 1. Select ‘A-B Repeat’, then press OK. 2. When playback reaches the beginning of your desired session, press to select ‘Point A’, then press OK. Playback_02_05 Playback_02_01 When VCD/SVCD is selected for playback, audio options will be: ‘Normal’, ‘Left’ and ‘Right’. 2. Select a language, then press OK. .......................................................................................... 3.
Digital Video Support MPEG-4 Playback_06_01 It is illegal to download and use unauthorized copyrighted materials. Make sure you obtain the permission or authorization from copyright owners and related third parties before you start using or watching the videos or files. If you fail to do so, you may be subject to fines and/or penalties. 3. If the file is not supported by the DVD recorder, a dialogue box will appear. Press OK to skip the file.
3. When completed, press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. 4. Go to the DivX® website: http://www.divx.com, and enter the recorder’s registration code in your account. When you finish filling in the required details, you will then be directed to a film download link. Follow the instructions given on the website, and burn the short film to a disc. 5. Follow ‘Playback: Step by Step’ to start playing back the information disc created in step 4 on your DVD recorder.
Editing Naming a Title 1. On the Edit menu, select ‘Rename’, then press OK. The on-screen input keypad will be displayed. • The editing function applies to video titles stored on recordable and rewritable DVD discs only; however, available functions may vary depending on the disc format (plus or minus). • You CANNOT apply the editing functions to finalized DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD-RW discs (except DVD-RW discs previously formatted in ‘Quick Preparation’ mode).
.......................................................................................... Erasing a Title Once a title is erased, it CANNOT be retrieved. Editing_01_02 The ‘Erase’ function is applicable to DVD-R and DVD+R discs. However, please note that the application will not free up disc space already used. You CANNOT erase protected title(s). 2. To exit the setting, select ‘Exit’, then press OK. 3.
Troubleshooting If you experience any problem while using the DVD recorder, please consult the following troubleshooting guide first, as it may offer immediate solution to the condition occurred. Should the problem remains, please contact our service point near you. Picture Problem Possible Solution No image shown on the television screen. • Make sure the TV set is connected to the appropriate AUDIO/VIDEO, SCART, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on this recorder.
Sound Problem Possible Solution No sound. • Check whether the audio cable is well connected. • Check if the audio cable is damaged. • Check whether the input source setting on the amplifier is correct. • There is no sound when playback is paused or is under scanning mode or is set for slow motion. Press PLAY to resume regular playback.
Specifications General Power Supply • AC 100~120V 60Hz Power Consumption • Approx. 36W (operation) Operating Temperature • +5°C to +40°C (+36°F to +104°F) Operating Humidity • 5% to 80% RH Dimensions (W/H/D) • 280 x 52 x 250 mm Net Weight • Approx. 2.
Video Recording Mode Audio Performance Media Mode Recording Time 4.7 GB Recordable & Rewritable DVD HQ • 1 hour SP • 2 hours SPP • 2 .
Reference Guide to Recording Options Recording Mode & Recording Time Recording Mode 4.7 GB Recordable & Rewritable DVD HQ (High Quality) 1 hours SP (Standard Play) 2 hours 2.5 hours SPP (Standard Play Plus) LP (Long Play) 3 hours EP (Extended Play) 4 hours SLP (Super Long Play) 6 hours Just Fit * Variable *The ‘Just Fit’ mode is available for timer recording only.
Glossary 480i/480p Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of an image signal. 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, and 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format. DVD-RW DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD-Video. DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode.
PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) PAL (Phase Alteration Line) is the color television broadcast standard throughout the Western Europe (except in France, where SECAM is the standard), Australia, China, Singapore and Malaysia etc. It has 625 lines of vertical resolution per second and 25 frames per second refresh rate, 50 Hz field frequency. PBC Playback Control. A special feature on a Video CD or Super VCD that enables interactive use.
Recommended Disc List The following is a list of recommended DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,and DVD-RW discs for recording. DVD+R No. Brand Manufacturer ID Media Speed No. Brand Manufacturer ID Media Speed RITEK RITEK R04 16.0x 1 Philips CMC MAG E01 2.4x 37 2 CMC CMC MAG E01 2.4x 38 MBI MBIPG101 R06 16.0x OPTODISC OPTODISC R16 16.0x 3 Imation RICOHJPNR00 2.4x 39 4 RICOH RICOHJPNR00 2.4x 40 PRODISC PRODISC R04 16.0x PRODISC PRODISC R05 16.0x NANYA NAN YA FLX 16.
DVD-R DVD-RW No. Brand Manufacturer ID Media Speed No. Brand Manufacturer ID Media Speed 1 RIETK RITEK M02 4.0x 1 SONY SONY000000U9 1.0x 2 RITEK RITEK G04 4.0x 2 TDK TDK501 1.0x 3 MAXELL MXL RG02 4.0x 3 JVC, SONY JVC_Vi ctorW7 2.0x 4 TDK TTG01 4.0x 4 JVC JVC0Vi ctorD7 4.0x 5 MITSUBISHI MCC01 RG02 4.0x 5 TDK TDK601 saku 4.0x 6 TAIYO YUDEN TYG01 4.0x 6 RITEK RITEKW 04 4.0x 7 TAROKO TAROKO - MX4 4.0x 8 Yi Jha yi jha n001 4.
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