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PRECAUTIONS Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product. ● Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury. 18.
PRECAUTIONS Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philip.com/welcome. This product lets you record on DVD and cassette tape and play back DVD/CD/cassette tape. Read this user manual carefully to learn how to use the features described in this manual. Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
PRECAUTIONS RF coaxial cable user manual quick start guide RCA audio/video cables User Manual Servicing Cleaning discs • If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “TROUBLESHOOTING” in this user manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
CONTENTS Introduction Recording PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Symbols Used in this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Introduction Editing 58 60 60 61 76 76 76 77 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Recording Function Setup LIST OF SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 SETUPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Video . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Playing back MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG/ Recording DivX® files: This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which You can enjoy MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG/DivX® are rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which are files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R. available for recording once.
FEATURES Introduction Symbols Used in this User Manual Connections To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. * DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible recording format are not playable. * DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (refer to page 87). * DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 1 2 3* 4 OPEN/CLOSE DVD RECORDER 4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO ONE TOUCH RECORD NG • LONG PLAY STANDBY-ON REW F FWD STOP EJECT PLAY CHANNEL REC VCR DVD STOP PLAY R C SV VIDEO L-AUDIO-R DV 8 7 6 5 SOURCE DVD RECORDER / VCR DVDR 3545V 21 22 19 20 17 16 18 15 13 11 9 14 12 10* (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or inserting a cassette tape. 1. y STANDBY-ON button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Introduction Rear Panel 1 2 3 HDMI OUT OUT DVD AUDIO S VIDEO COMPONENT V DEO OUT OUT S VIDEO Y DVD/VCR IN AUDIO OUT L L R R Connections DIG TAL AUDIO OUT IN ANTENNA L OUT PB /CB COAX AL IN N VIDEO OUT R PR /CR 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 Recording 10. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only) Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with a component video cable. 11.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries. Using a Remote Control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW VCR Functions Others 13 Function Setup EN Editing • If you turn off this unit, [OPEN/CLOSE A] on the remote control is not available. Be sure to use [OPEN/CLOSE A] or [STOP/EJECT C A] on the unit. Playback Note Recording 32. Confirm ( • ) button (DVD/VCR) Analog mode: • Press to confirm the channel selection made by [the Number buttons]. Digital mode: • Press to confirm the major / minor channel selection made by [the Number buttons]. 33.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display 2 1 PM 3 DTV VCR 4 DB DVD 5 : Appears when the timer programming or OTR has been set or is proceeding. : Flashes when all timer recordings have been finished. : Flashes when there is an error in programming. 1. PM : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. 2. DTV : Appears when the channel is in DTV mode. 3. Title / track / file and chapter mark : Appears during recording process. : Flashes when a recording is in pause.
Introduction ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet. Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV. Connections 1 2 VHF / UHF antenna rear of your TV or 1 RF coaxial cable ANT IN cable TV company 2 disconnect 3 Basic Setup disconnect Connect cables to the unit. Make the basic connection as illustrated below.
RF MODULATOR CONNECTION If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a commercially available stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Set your RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4, whichever the TV channel is least used in your area.
1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. e.g.
CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device.
CONNECTION TO A TV Introduction HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed. Front Panel Display Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] Connections 720 Progressive Press [HDMI] 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] 1080 Progressive Basic Setup Press [HDMI] • The HDMI mode that is not supported by display device will be skipped.
CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information.
After you have completed all the connections, you must find the viewing channel (external input channel) on your TV. Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV Turn on your TV. • If connected to your VCR make sure it is switched off or in standby mode before proceeding. Basic Setup Press “2” on the TV’s remote control, then press channel down button repeatedly until you see the “Initial Setup” menu.
BEFORE YOU START This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference. Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu The on-screen display changes in the following order as you press [INFO].
BEFORE YOU START VCR mode Introduction VCR Information HDMI Information 1 1 12:00AM CH 21 Stereo 2 3 Video Info. : Audio Info. : 480p Bitstream 2 YCbCr Connections 3 SP 0:00:00 HIFI 4 5 6 * This is an example screen only for explanation. 1. Indicates the resolution of the HDMI output image. 2. Indicates the HDMI video format. 3. Indicates the HDMI audio format. 4. Indicates an operation status. Recording 1. Indicates current video status. 2. Indicates the current time. 3.
BEFORE YOU START Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Setup 1 2 3 4 5 General Setting Timer Programming Title List Disc Edit CD Playback Mode 1. General Setting: To go to general setting menu. 2. Timer Programming: To program a timer recording. 3. Title List: To call up the title list. 4. Disc Edit: To set up the DVD setting. 5.
BEFORE YOU START Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate. VCR mode Press [SOURCE] on the front panel, or press [VCR] on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.) VCR button OP N C OS DVD RECORDER 4 HEAD HI FI STEREO Connections DVD mode Press [SOURCE] on the front panel, or press [DVD] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.
INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. 1 2 Follow the procedure in “Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV” on page 21 to display the “Initial Setup” menu. Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK]. Initial Setup OSD Language English Français Español 3 Use [K / L] to select the type of broadcasting signal, then press [OK]. Initial Setup Channel Preset Make sure the antenna is connected to “ANTENNA IN” jack.
Introduction CHANNEL SETTING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Auto Channel Scan Connections “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Auto Channel Preset”, then press [OK].
CHANNEL SETTING Adding / Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Adding channel is only available for the analog TV channels. Make sure • You perform “Auto Channel Scan” before adding or deleting the channels. 1 2 3 4 Press [DTV/TV] to select the mode (DTV or TV) to/from which you want to add/delete channels. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
CHANNEL SETTING 5 Manual Channel Preset 2 Add Delete 6 • If the setting is complete, press [BACK activate “Manual Channel Preset”. ] to Manual Channel Preset Your setting will be activated and it will automatically switch to the next channel so that you can continue adding or deleting channels. DTV 2 (CH - - - ) Add Delete Playback 7 Recording CH Use [K / L] to select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Then select the next channel to delete.
SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 31. Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station. Make sure • The antenna/cable TV connections are correct. • Channels are set. (Refer to page 27.
SETTING THE CLOCK “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select calendar or time, then press [OK]. Clock Setting Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Daylight Saving Time”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “ON (MAR NOV)”, “ON (APR - OCT)” or “OFF”, then press [OK]. Daylight Saving Time JAN / 01 / 2007 ( MON ) 12 : 00 AM Your setting will be activated.
TUNER SETTINGS Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control. • The analog mode and digital mode switch alternately. Note • When you switch the analog mode to the digital mode, it may take about 10 seconds until the digital channel selection is completed. The following screen is displayed while switching the mode. DTV 125.
TUNER SETTINGS Selecting TV Audio Introduction This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only the audio selected here will be recorded. Digital TV Connections 1 Press [AUDIO] to cycle through available audio languages. English 1/2 Basic Setup Recording Playback • When you press [AUDIO], selected language will be displayed on the TV screen. • Every time you press [AUDIO], the language will be switched. e.g.
TUNER SETTINGS Selecting TV Audio (cont’d) Analog TV 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Stereo” or “SAP”, then press [OK]. TV Audio Select Stereo SAP Stereo: Outputs main-audio. SAP (secondary audio program): Outputs sub-audio. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit.
TUNER SETTINGS Introduction DTV Closed Caption Digital TV Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “CC Style”, then press [OK]. Recording OSD Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer CC Style V-Chip Use [K / L] to select “DTV CC”, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS Closed Caption Style Digital TV Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. 1 2 3 36 EN Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “CC Style”, then press [OK]. OSD Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer CC Style V-Chip 4 Use [K / L] to select “User Setting”, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS Introduction Font color of the displayed caption can be switched as below. Font Color • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting” will be displayed. • The setting description for each item is shown below. Connections 6 Use [K / L] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [OK]. Font size of the displayed caption can be switched as below.
INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs Recording Mode This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/ DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times. DVD-RW/-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit. Logo You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows.
Make Recording Compatible Introduction BEFORE RECORDING Setting for Auto Chapter You can set a specified time for chapter marks. 1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2) Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. “Recording” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Auto Chapter”, then press [OK]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. “Recording” menu will appear.
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. 1 Press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 38 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. • When inserting a brand-new DVD+RW/DVDRW, the unit automatically starts to format. • If titles have been recorded on the disc, the title list is displayed.
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING 5 Introduction 4 Press [REC I] to start recording. “I” will be displayed for 5 seconds. Press [STOP C] to stop recording. The recorded title will appear in the title list. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 76.) e.g.) DVD+R Connections I Finalize the recordings so that the disc can be played on regular DVD players. 90% Writing to Disc Basic Setup Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F] or [REC I] again to restart recording.
TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space. Guide to Timer Programming Display 3 1 2 Timer Programming JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM 125.1 SP SP (1:00) MON JAN/01 11:00AM Date JAN/02 Start End 12:00AM 1:00AM New Program CH DTV125.
TIMER RECORDING Date JAN/02 CH DTV125. 1 Start 12 : 00AM REC To DVD End --:-Mode SP Use [K / L] to select a recording mode. Date JAN/02 CH DTV125. 1 Start 12 : 00AM REC To DVD SP Date JAN/02 CH DTV125. 1 Start 12 : 00AM REC To DVD SP 1 : 00 Start 12 : 00AM REC To DVD End 1 : 00AM Mode SP SP 1 : 00 e.g.) digital mode Start 12 : 00AM REC To DVD 8 Press [OK] when all items are entered. After displaying a warning message for 10 seconds, timer program list will appear.
TIMER RECORDING How to select a channel number for the timer recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog CATV For channel number 1-12 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (13125), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number.
TIMER RECORDING Playback When the starting time is the same: A program set previously (PROG. A) has priority. Recording The Priority of Overlapped Settings • Timer program which has the earlier start time will be placed first in the timer program list, and be given priority over the programs with the later start time when timer programs overlap. • When timer programs overlap, the first 2 minutes (at the longest) of the later recording will be cut off.
OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y]. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list. Title list will appear. If the title list does not appear, press [TITLE]. 3) Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode. Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 38.
OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. overwrite recording : A Connections When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) 30 - 180 seconds will be cut off.
SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connection to an External Device Connect the external device properly to the unit by using input jacks either E2 and E3 (Front) or E1 (Rear). When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of E2 (Front). Use S-video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection. When connecting a DV-camcorder, use DV input jack of E3 (Front) instead of S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN jack.
SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Introduction Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 48. Press [DVD]. Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). It takes a while to load the disc. Connections 1 Recording to a DVD Recording to a Cassette Tape 2 REW F WD TOP/E ECT PLAY CHANNEL R C DVD RECORDER / VCR DVDR 3435V Start playback on the external device to record from.
DV DUBBING This function helps you to easily dub the contents in the DVC (digital video camcorder) to DVD or cassette tape. You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control of this unit if the DVC is in video mode. Guide to DV and On-Screen Display 1) Connect your DVC to the DV input jack on the front panel using a DV cable. (Use the DV cable that has 4-pin input jack and is compliance with the IEEE1394 standards.
DV DUBBING Introduction DVC to DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, refer to page 48 for connection instructions. (Refer to page 38.) Connections Press [INFO]. With “Control” highlighted, press [OK] to display the available devices to control with the remote control of this unit. Use [K / L] to select “DV Input”, then press [OK]. 1/ 1 Basic Setup 2 3 4 Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode.
DV DUBBING DVC to VCR Dubbing Before recording from DVC, refer to page 48 for connection instructions. 1 2 3 4 Press [VCR] first. Preparing for DV to VCR dubbing: • Insert a recordable cassette tape and make sure your DVC is in video mode. 5 Repeat the steps 1 and 2 on page 51. Press the PLAY button on your DVC to find the point where you wish to start dubbing. Then, press the PAUSE button on the DV camcorder when you come to the desired start point. Press [REC I] to start recording.
You can copy contents in a DVD to a cassette tape, or do vice versa. This function is available only when the contents are not copy-protected. (Before you start, refer to page 38 for the list of compatible discs.) Introduction BI-DIRECTIONAL DUBBING Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. “Recording” menu will appear.
BI-DIRECTIONAL DUBBING VCR to DVD 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use [K / L] to select “VCR then press [OK]. DVD to VCR DVD”, Dubbing Mode VCR DVD DVD VCR VCR”, Dubbing Mode VCR DVD DVD VCR Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [VCR], then press [PLAY B] to find the point where you wish to start dubbing. Press [DVD], then press [PLAY B] to find the point where you wish to start dubbing. Press [PAUSE F] when you come to the desired start point.
To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “Disc Edit” menu. Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Basic Setup Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize DVD+R, DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization. Do not unplug the power cord during finalization. 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP]. If you are in the title list, you need to exit from the list by pressing [STOP C] before you are able to access the main menu.
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Introduction Auto Finalizing Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. “Recording” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Auto Finalize”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Full” or “End of Timer Rec”, then press [OK]. Auto Finalize Disc Full End of Timer Rec Use [K / L] to select “ON”, then press [OK]. Recording e.g.) “Disc Full” Playback 5 “General Setting” menu will appear.
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back DVD, read the following information. Playable files Playable Discs and Files This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below. You can play back discs that have the following logos will play back on the unit. Other disc types are not guaranteed to play back.
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK DVD-video title 1 chapter 1 chapter 2 track 1 track 2 chapter 1 title 2 chapter 2 chapter 3 audio CD track 3 track 4 track 5 Basic Setup MP3, Windows Media™ Audio, JPEG folder 1 folder 2 file 1 file 2 file 3 file 4 file 5 Recording DVD is recorded in different color systems throughout the world. The most common color system is NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and Canada). This unit uses NTSC, so DVD you play back must be recorded in the NTSC system.
BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback 1 Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). Align the disc to the disc tray guide. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. 2 3 Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. 60 EN Press [PLAY B] to start playback. If you are playing back a DVD-video, a menu may appear. Refer to “Using the Title / Disc Menu” on page 66.
BASIC PLAYBACK Introduction Playback from the Title List * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. Basic Setup • Title list will appear automatically. • To exit the title list, press [STOP C]. • To resume the title list, press [TITLE]. Connections 1 Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc).
BASIC PLAYBACK 2 Use [K / L] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. 1 SP (2Hr) 3 NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 1 SP (2Hr) NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 2 2 NOV/22/07 11:35AM CH13 EP NOV/22/07 0:10:33 3 3 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) Playback will start.
BASIC PLAYBACK 2 Use [K / L] to select a desired folder or track/file, then press [OK]. Introduction Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files e.g.) File list File List Connections DISC NAME A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 JPEG file1 JPEG file2 MP3 file1 MP3 file2 WMA file1 WMA file2 1/ 2 VCR Functions Others 63 Function Setup EN Editing When an audio CD is inserted, track list will appear.
BASIC PLAYBACK Playing Back a DivX® 1 Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. File list will appear automatically. • To exit the file list, press [STOP C]. • To resume the file list, press [TITLE]. 2 Use [K / L] to select the desired folder or file, then press [OK].
BASIC PLAYBACK ® Connections Basic Setup • Some DivX® VOD files are restricted with the limited DivX VOD Rental playable times (you cannot This rental has views left. play them back beyond the Do you want to use one of your views now? limit). If your DivX® VOD file No Yes has such limit, the playback confirmation screen will appear. Use [s / B] to select “Yes” if you want to play back the file, or to select “No” if you do not wish to play it back. Then, press [OK] to confirm the selection.
BASIC PLAYBACK Using the Title / Disc Menu Pause 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. Press [DVD] first. 1) Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. F 2) Press [TITLE] or [DISC MENU] to call up the title list or disc menu.
Resume Playback Introduction SPECIAL PLAYBACK Note You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. Resume ON Note Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback Skipping TV Commercials During Playback You can skip TV commercials to enjoy the recorded programs without interrupting. During playback, press [SKIP]. Normal playback will start at 30 seconds ahead from the point you press [SKIP]. Every time you press [SKIP], the searching point will be extended by 30 seconds ahead.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Rapid Playback Rapid playback function is available only during playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as normal playback. 1) During playback, press [RAPID PLAY]. B B Press [RAPID PLAY] once during playback. Plays back approximately at 0.8 times of normal playback. : : Press [RAPID PLAY] twice during playback. Plays back approximately at 1.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Introduction Marker Setting Zoom , then press [OK] within 1 2) Use [{ / B] to select second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 , then press [OK] within 1 2) Use [{ / B] to select second or wait for 1 second to display the marker list. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom, then press [OK].
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Repeat Playback Note Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1) During playback press [INFO]. , then press [OK] within 1 2) Use [{ / B] to select second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired repeat type, then press [OK]. e.g.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Slide Show You can select the display time between 5 seconds and 10 seconds. 1) Press [SETUP]. 1) Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random Playback” on page 70. 2) Use [K / L] to select “CD Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “CD Playback Mode” menu will appear. 4) Use [K / L] to select a desired track, then press [OK] or [B]. 3) Use [K / L] to select the display time, then press [OK]. Basic Setup 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK].
SEARCH Title / Chapter Search Track Search Using [PREV ] / [NEXT ] Using [PREV ] / [NEXT ] 1) During playback, press [NEXT ] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. • If there is no chapter in one title, the current title will be skipped. 1) During playback, press [NEXT ] to skip the current track/file and move to the next. The track/file will move forward one at a time.
SEARCH Introduction Time Search 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 1/ 5 Connections 2) Use [{ / B] to select e.g.) DVD-video , then press [OK]. 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video Basic Setup e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 CD When time search is not available, counter are not displayed. Recording The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number next to , press [B].
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case. You can switch subtitle languages anytime during playback.
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 2) Use [{ / B] to select e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 , then press [OK]. 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video Basic Setup 1/ 5 Some DVD-video have scenes shot from 2 or more angles. Angle information should be on the disc case if the disc contains multi-angle scenes. 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 1) During playback, press [INFO].
INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List Editing Discs Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [DVD], then press [TITLE].
Introduction EDITING DISCS Deleting Titles 3 Use [K / L] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. Play Edit Overwrite Connections You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted, the available disc space to record on will be increased. For DVD+R/DVD-R, the disc space to record on will not be changed.
EDITING DISCS Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Edit - Edit Title Name 1 Yes No MY FAVORITE 0:00:59 The name you entered will be activated for the title. 5 After this operation is completed, press [BACK ] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed.
EDITING DISCS Introduction Setting Chapter Marks You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. Submenu will appear. Press [PLAY B] and then [PAUSE F] to decide the point at which you will create a new chapter mark. • It is convenient to use [PREV ], [NEXT ], [REW E] and [FFW D] for finding the point to add a new chapter mark. Edit - Chapter Mark 1 Add Delete Recording Use [K / L] to select “Add”, then press [OK].
EDITING DISCS Clearing Chapter Marks 1 2 3 4 5 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Use [PREV ] / [NEXT ] to select a chapter mark to be deleted. Use [K / L] to select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Edit - Chapter Mark - Delete 1 Yes No Chapter 2/ 2 F NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP 0:00:59 The selected chapter mark will be deleted.
EDITING DISCS Introduction Clearing Chapter Marks (cont’d) To delete all chapter marks: Connections Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup Submenu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Delete All”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Edit - Chapter Mark - Delete All 1 Recording 1 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu.
EDITING DISCS Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. 1 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Hide Chapter”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Use [PREV ] / [NEXT ] to decide the chapter to be hidden. Use [K / L] to select “Hidden”, then press [OK].
EDITING DISCS Introduction Setting Pictures for Thumbnails You can set your desired scene as a thumbnail for each title. Connections Use [PREV ], [NEXT ], [REW E], [FFW D], [PAUSE F] and [PLAY B] to decide the picture you want to select as a thumbnail. Use [K / L] to select “Index Picture”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 1 Recording Edit - Index Picture Basic Setup 1 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu.
EDITING DISCS Dividing a Title You can divide one title into 2 new titles. 1 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. Use [PREV ], [NEXT ], [REW E], [FFW D], [PAUSE F] and [PLAY B] to decide the point at which you will divide the title. Use [K / L] to select “Title Dividing”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Edit - Title Dividing 1 Yes No F NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP 0:00:59 The title will be divided into 2 new titles.
EDITING DISCS Introduction Putting Name on Disc You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Connections Basic Setup 1 2 3 Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Edit Disc Name”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON Edit Disc Name Recording A window for entering a title name will appear.
EDITING DISCS Setting or Releasing Disc Protect To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 85 to display “Disc Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON • If the disc is already protected, “Disc Protect ON OFF” will appear instead of “Disc Protect OFF ON”.
EDITING DISCS Introduction Erasing Disc You can erase all titles on a disc. Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Use [K / L] to select “Erase Disc”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Basic Setup Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Playback When you press “Yes”, all the contents in the disc will be erased.
EDITING DISCS Making Edits Compatible If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on other unit. Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 85 to display “Disc Edit” menu. 3 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Make Edits Compatible”, then press [OK].
The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Playback Parental Lock Pages 92-95 Disc Audio PCM Dolby Digital Disc Menu Language Subtitle Language OSD Language Display Pages 96-97 Screen Saver FL Dimmer CC Style DTV CC Pages 35-37 Set the idling time before the screen saver starts. Set the brightness of the front panel display. Set the type of the DTV closed caption.
LIST OF SETTINGS Setup Items (highlight is the default) Display CC Style Edge Type Pages 96-97 Pages 35-37 Font Opacity Font Color Back Opacity General Setting Back Color 90 V-Chip Video Progressive Scan Pages 98-99 TV Aspect None Raised Depressed Uniform L.Shadow R.
LIST OF SETTINGS Manual Channel Preset TV Audio Select Pages 33-34 DivX®VOD DivX Subtitle HDMI Format Pages 101-102 HDMI Audio Reset All Page 103 Provide DivX®VOD registration code. Set the language for DivX® Subtitle. Set the color space for the HDMI output. Set whether or not to output the HDMI audio signal. Set the black-white contrast level for HDMI RGB output. Set to the default setting.
SETUPS Playback Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 3 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parental Lock Disc Audio Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Angle Icon Still Mode Submenu will appear.
SETUPS 1 Parental Lock (Default: OFF) Parental Lock Note Yes No Password Input Yes Your setting will be activated. B A password has been set already. • Use [the Number buttons] to enter the current password. Password Input Your setting will be activated. • If you want to change password, use [K / L] to select “Yes”. Use [the Number buttons] to enter a new password, then press [OK]. Change Password? Yes No Password Input Yes Your setting will be activated.
SETUPS Playback (cont’d) 2 C Disc Audio Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Disc Audio A B C A Dynamic Range Control PCM Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) Set to “ON” to compress the range between soft and loud sounds. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Dynamic Range Control ON OFF Your setting will be activated.
SETUPS 3 Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for disc menu. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. 6 Angle Icon (Default : ON) Set to “ON” to show the angle icon during the playback. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. English French Spanish Other Angle Icon ON OFF Your setting will be activated. Your setting will be activated. 7 Audio Language (Default : Original) Set the audio language. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK].
SETUPS Display Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 3 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 1 2 3 4 5 OSD Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer CC Style V-Chip Selection menu will appear. 4 5 96 EN Refer to 1 to 5 on page 97 and set the selected item. • For 4 refer to pages 35-37. When you finish with setting, press [SETUP] to exit.
SETUPS Introduction Display (cont’d) 1 OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. English Français Español Your setting will be activated. 2 Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes) Screen Saver Your setting will be activated.
SETUPS Video Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 3 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 1 Progressive Scan 2 TV Aspect 3 Video Input Submenu will appear. 4 5 98 EN Refer to 1 to 2 on page 99 and set the selected item. • For 3 refer to page 48. When you finish with setting, press [SETUP] to exit.
SETUPS 1 Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) 1) Use [K / L] to select “ON“, then press [OK]. ON OFF TV Aspect Activating progressive scan: Check your TV has progressive scan and connect with component video cable. Recording NOTE : If there is no picture or picture is distorted after selecting “Yes”, Wait about 15 seconds for auto recovery. If you have a standard TV: Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that black bars appear on the top and bottom of the TV screen when playing back a wide-screen picture.
SETUPS DivX® 1 2 3 4 5 1 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “DivX”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 1 DivX R VOD 2 DivX Subtitle Refer to 1 and 2 on this page and set the selected item. When you finish with setting, press [SETUP] to exit. DivX® VOD This unit allows you to play back the files purchased or rented from DivX® VOD (video-on-demand) services.
SETUPS Use [K / L] to select “HDMI”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. 1 Format 2 HDMI Audio 3 RGB Range When you finish with setting, press [SETUP] to exit. Recording Refer to 1 to 3 on page 102 and set the selected item. Basic Setup Playback 4 5 “General Setting” menu will appear. Connections 1 2 3 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
SETUPS HDMI (cont’d) 1 Format (Default : RGB) You can select the color space for HDMI output. Set the appropriate color space for your display device. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • When the connected device is not compatible with the Y/Cb/Cr, HDMI signal is output as RGB regardless of the setting. Format RGB YCbCr Your setting will be activated.
SETUPS Reset the setting to default. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Reset All”, then press [OK]. Reset to factory default? Yes No Are you sure? Yes No Recording 4 Select “Yes” again using [K / L] , then press [OK]. Basic Setup Select “Yes” using [K / L] , then press [OK]. Connections 1 2 3 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Introduction Reset All Your setting in recording will be initialized.
VCR FUNCTIONS Playback Recording Press [VCR] first. Press [VCR] first. 1) Insert a prerecorded tape (refer to page 25 on how to insert a cassette tape). 1) Insert a recordable tape with an erase-protection tab intact. Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette tape, remove its eraseprotection tab. To record on it later, cover erase-protection tab the hole with cellophane tape. 2) Press [PLAY B] to start playback. 3) Press [STOP C] to stop playback.
VCR FUNCTIONS This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [REC I] on the remote control. 1) Insert a recordable tape with an erase-protection tab intact. Press [VCR] first. 1) Press [SEARCH] so that “INDEX SEARCH” menu appears. 2) Using [the Number buttons], enter the number of recordings you wish to skip within 30 seconds. Basic Setup 2) Select the recording mode using [REC MODE]. (Refer to “Recording” on page 104.
VCR FUNCTIONS Time Search This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. Press [VCR] first. 1) Press [SEARCH] repeatedly so that “TIME SEARCH” menu appears. 2) Using [the Number buttons], enter your desired time to skip within 30 seconds. You can set the time up to 9:59. TIME SEARCH 2:50 3) Press [REW E], [FFW D] to start time search. If you want to go in the forward direction, press [FFW D].
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 on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Remedy • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. • Check the breaker (in case of power failure). • Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode. There is no picture.
TROUBLESHOOTING DVD • VCR Symptom Playback picture is distorted. The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording. Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly. • There was a power failure during recording. • The unit’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 30 seconds. Reset the clock (pages 30-31). • The program contains copy protection signals that restricts copying.
TROUBLESHOOTING “Repairing” appears on the TV screen. In a case you intend to cancel the repairing process. Do you want to cancel a repairing process? When selecting “Yes”, the disc may not be usable. Connections DVD Repairing Remedy • During the playback of 2 layered disc, picture may freeze for a moment when the 1st layer switches to the 2nd layer. This is not a malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING Disc Error message Cause Solution Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • The disc is upside down. • Insert the standardized disc which bear the marks on page 58. • Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region. • Playback is not authorized in the region of the DVD-video which you inserted in the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction Frequently Asked Questions Possible when the region code of the disc is 1 and All. – Can I connect the unit to my PC? No, you cannot control the unit by PC. – Can I program a timer recording with cable/satellite box? Yes, you can. Select “E1” or “E2” as your recording channel, and leave the cable / satellite box on (pages 17, 42-45). – Can I record one channel while watching another channel using a cable / satellite box? It depends on your connection configurations.
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PCM (pulse code modulation) 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”. The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio.
SPECIFICATIONS General System Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (width x height x depth) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Recording Recording format Recording discs DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R, DVD-video, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R 120V AC +/-10%, 60Hz +/-5% 30W (standby: 3.5W) 17.1 x 3.9 x 10.2 inches (435 x 99.5 x 260mm) 9.5 lbs. ( 4.
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. VCR Functions Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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