Precautions 1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Explanation Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The apparatus shall not be exposed to water dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Important safety instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNING - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a wet cloth for cleaning. 6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. 7. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like. 8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. 9. A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH CARE Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10.VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to . Precautions 2 11. POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the making label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 13. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 14. LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges. 15. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 17. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself. 18. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 19. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 20. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 21. HEAT - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Manufactured under License from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992 -1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Precautions Safety precautions This appliance is a Class I laser product. Direct exposure to beam may cause eye injury. Power requirement for this appliance is 120V, AC 60 Hz. Please ensure the power supply to your home is in this range before using the recorder. 3 Operating precautions Please use the original packing case and materials when transporting this DVD recorder. The temperature of the top cover and rear panel of the recorder may be high after playing for a long period of time. This is normal. When the recorder is not in use, please remove the disc and turn the power off. Malfunctions may occur if the recorder has not been used for a long period of time. For best results, turn it on occasionally. Some kinds of discs may cause the unit to hang or freeze. Please restart the unit when this occurs. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting to extend the life of the recorder. Placement Picture and sound quality may be affected when the DVD recorder is placed close to a TV set, radio or VCR, so please place these items as far away from the unit as possible. Maintenance The DVD recorder is a high-precision device. The image quality may be impaired if the laser head or disc driving parts are dirty or damaged. Condensation precautions Condensation may damage the recorder. Condensation may occur when: the the the the recorder recorder recorder recorder is is is is moved from cold to warm surroundings; placed near a heater or air conditioner; moved from an air-conditioned room to a place of high temperature and humidity; being used in an environment with high humidity. Do not use the recorder where condensation may form easily, otherwise damage may occur to the disc and/or recorder. Please remove the disc, plug in the power cord and turn the recorder on. The moisture should evaporate within two or three hours. Cleaning precautions Use a soft and dry cloth for cleaning. For stains that cannot be removed easily, apply some diluted neutral detergent to a cloth, wring the cloth dry, wipe the stains away, then use a dry cloth to clean. Do not use solvents such as thinner or benzine; otherwise the surface of the recorder may be damaged. Special Go Video Features 4 AutoPlay Tired of wading through confusing and inconsistent menus upon loading rented DVD discs? When the AutoPlay feature is active, the DVD+VCR will find the beginning of the movie on most discs and begin playing the movie automatically. To enable this feature, turn AutoPlay "On" in the recorder Setup menu. To enable the AutoPlay feature: 1. While DVD playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. 2. Use the buttons to select PLAY and press ENTER. 3. Use the / buttons to select AutoPlay and press ENTER. 4. Use the / buttons to select ON or OFF and press ENTER. 5. Press SETUP repeatedly to exit. Playback Setup TV aspect ratio Rating level Digital audio output Closed captions AutoPlay YourDVD On* Off On* Off YourDVD The YourDVD feature automatically searches for your preferences every time you load a DVD disc. It then finds and selects your preferred Audio, Subtitle and Surround Sound settings (if available) so you don't have to access the disc menu. A special YourDVD screen appears on your TV when a disc is loaded informing you if your playback preferences were found on the disc. To enable this feature, set your Audio, Subtitle and Surround preferences in the Setup menu and then enable "YourDVD" as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. While DVD playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. Use the buttons to select PLAY and press ENTER. Use the / buttons to select YourDVD and press ENTER. Use the / buttons to select ON or OFF and press ENTER. Press SETUP repeatedly to exit. YourDVD Searching for Preferences Subtitle Language Audio Language Surround Mode English English 2 Channel Table of Contents 5 Precautions .................................................................................................................................................. 1-3 Special GoVideo Features.......................................................................................................................... 4 Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................................5 Recorder Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 6-8 Front panel ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Rear panel ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Remote control ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Connections ................................................................................................................................................. 8-12 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................. ........... 8 VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ................................................................................. ........................ 9 TV TUNER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 10 REAR A/V CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................... 11 FRONT A/V CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 12 Special Features ...........................................................................................................................................13 Playing Discs ............................................................................................................................................... 14-18 PLAYING A DVD-VIDEO DISC ................................................................................................................ 14 PLAYING A DVD+RW OR DVD+R DISC ............................................................................................... 15-16 GENERAL FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 17-18 Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track ................................................................................................. 19-20 LOCATING A TITLE ....................................................... ...