User manual FUNAI FDR90E

Before you start Owner's Manual DVD Recorder Connections FDR-90E Getting started Recording Playing discs VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS INCLUSES Supplied Accessory · Remote control · RF cable · Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or (NA816UD) (WPZ0901TM002 or with two AA batteries WPZ0901CAB01) WPZ0102LTE01) · Owner's Manual (1VMN20268) Owner's Manual Editing · Quick Use Guide (1VMN20269) Changing the SETUP menu Others Español Français Please read before using this equipment. If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's manual or to order replacement accessories, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8453 or visit our web site at http://www.funai.us Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections. Refer to "Connections" on pages 13-15. To record a program easily, refer to "Easy DVD recording" on pages 16-17 after connections are completed. (You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this DVD recorder.) Before you start Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM. FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. Make your contribution to the environment!!! · Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin. · You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. Contact your council for details. For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Serial No.Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________ 2 Before you start Before you start Precautions (cont'd) Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance 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 damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION:A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5. 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, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 9.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. 10. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 12. 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 appliance. 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.A) FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ANTENNA LEAD WIRE Connections Getting started NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 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 power-line surges. 15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. 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. 20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 21. 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. 22. Heat - This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Recording Playing discs Editing Changing the SETUP menu Others Español Français 3 Before you start Precautions (cont'd) Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: · Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. · Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. Symbol in this owner's manual Many functions of this DVD recorder are depending on the disc type or the recording mode. To specify for what disc type or recording mode each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. Symbol DVD-V Video Description Available to DVD Video discs Avaialble to DVD-RW in Video mode Avaialble to DVD-RW in VR mode Available to DVD-R discs Available to Audio CDs Available to CD-R/RW discs with MP3 files DVD-RW VR DVD-RW DVD-R CD MP3 Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire · Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. · If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing. Maintenance SERVICING · Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 96-99 before returning the product. · If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself.There are no user-serviceable parts inside.Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center. Moisture Condensation Warning Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry. About Copyright Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. CLEANING THE CABINET · Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive. CLEANING DISCS · When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. · Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records. Notice for progressive scan outputs 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 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the `standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. CLEANING THE DISC LENS · If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE" in this Owner's 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. DISC HANDLING · Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs. · Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used. 4 Before you start Before you start Table of contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . .9 Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 SETUP/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 DISPLAY menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Skipping TV commercials during play . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Spatializer setting (Virtual surround) . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Repeat/Random/Program playback . . . . . . . . . .56 Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . . .58 Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Connections Getting started Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . .14 When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with many scrambled channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Recording Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Guide channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Editing discs with Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Editing discs with VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode . . . . . . . .63 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) . .67 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Setting titles to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Releasing titles from protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . .76 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Editing DVD-R discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Playing discs Editing Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) 29 Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Settings for the recording format to a blank disc . . .30 Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Checking the recording picture quality . . . . . . . . . .34 One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Hints for timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Timer recording using VCR Plus+® system . . . . .39 Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Changing the SETUP menu Others Changing the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . .87 Tour of the SETUP menu . . . . Settings for Language . . . . . . . Settings for Display . . . . . . . . . Settings for Audio . . . . . . . . . . Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 .88 .90 .92 .94 Español Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Français Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Françaisl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 5 Before you start Features This DVD unit not only plays DVDs and CDs but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this DVD recorder. Recording This DVD recorder is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD-R, which is available for recording once.You can choose either one for your convenience. Up to 8 program recording: You can program the DVD recorder to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. One-touch timer recording: You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time the REC/OTR button on the remote control or the REC button on the front panel pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 4 hours.The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached. The VCR Plus+ system: You can program the automatic timer recording using the PlusCode programming numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV Guide magazine. REC MONITOR: You can confirm the picture quality for recording in the current recording speed which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, press REC SPEED button to set the desired recording mode. Automatic Chapter marker setting: Chapter markers will be put on recordings as you set in SETUP menu before attempting to record. Automatic Title menu making: The DVD recorder makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc which are recorded in Video mode. Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode): A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that you can edit titles in a Playlist as you prefer. An Original list is kept as it is. Play Spatializer: You can enjoy stereophonic virtual sound of Spatializer® N-2-2 ultraTM method provided by Desper Products, Inc. Theater surround sound in your home: When connecting the DVD recorder to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you are allowed to experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system. Quick search for what you want to watch: You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time. Start to play from Original and Playlist: Title playing is available from either an Original list or Playlist. Editing Setting/Clearing chapter markers: You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (VR mode) Making your own Playlist: With the original remains as it is, you can edit titles on various Playlist as you prefer. Putting names on titles Setting pictures for thumbnails Setting/clearing chapter markers Deleting parts of titles etc Protecting titles: To avoid editing or erasing titles, the protect function is useful when it is ON in the original list. Compatibility Available for playing discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode): Discs recorded in Video mode can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*.You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players. * DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives or other DVD playback devices that do not play DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format. Others Progressive Scan system Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer® N-2-2 UltraTM and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc. 6 Before you start Before you start Functional overview Front Panel 1 POWER 2 345 6 7 STOP REV PLAY FWD CHANNEL OPEN/CLOSE 8 9 Connections S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R REC REC SPEED 15 14 13 12 11 1. POWER button Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off. 9. 10 Display Refer to "Guide to Displays on the front panel" on page 12. Remote control sensor Receive signals from your remote control so that you can control the DVD recorder from a distance. REC SPEED button Press to switch the recording speed. REC button Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. AUDIO (L/R) input jacks (LINE2) Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables. VIDEO input jack (LINE2) Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable. S-VIDEO input jack (LINE2) Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable. Getting started If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. 2. 3. STOP C button Press to stop play or recording. REV H button Press to skip to the previous chapter or track. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast reverse. PLAY B button Press to start or resume play. FWD G button Press to skip to the next chapter or track. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast forward. CHANNEL L / K button Press to change the channel up and down. A OPEN/CLOSE button Press to open or close the disc tray. Disc tray Place a disc when open. 10. 11. 12. Recording 4. 5. 13. Playing discs 6. 7. 8. 14. 15. Rear Panel 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM R 2 1 AUDIO 2 L 345 OUTPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO PB/CB Y 6 IN Editing PR/CR OUT TV ANTENNA INPUT COAXIAL O P T I C A L R AUDIO L (L1) Changing the SETUP menu VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT 11 1. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit. AUDIO OUTPUT jacks 1, 2 Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with standard audio cables. VIDEO OUTPUT jack Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with a standard video cable. S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with an S-Video cable. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with component video cables. TV ANTENNA IN jack Use to connect an antenna. 7. 10 98 7 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. TV ANTENNA OUT jack Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor. 8. S-VIDEO INPUT jack(LINE1) Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable. 9. VIDEO INPUT jack(LINE1) Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable. 10. AUDIO INPUT jacks(LINE1) Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables. 11. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other equipment with digital input jacks with a digital coaxial cable or a digital optical cable. Others Español Note · Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the DVD recorder. Français · This unit does not have the RF modulator. 7 Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Remote Control 11. REV E button During playback, press to play fast reverse. Or during playback is paused, press to play slow reverse. 12. STOP C button Press to stop play or recording. 13. PAUSE F button Press to pause play or recording. 14. OPEN/CLOSE A button Press to open or close the disc tray. 15. Number buttons Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title/chapter/track on display or a TV channel. Press to enter the VCR Plus+ programming number. Or press to enter values for the settings in the SETUP menu. 16. DISPLAY button Press to display or change the on-screen display. 17. ZOOM button During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen. 18. TOP MENU button Press to display the top menu. 19. ENTER button Press to confirm or select menu items. 20. SETUP button Press to display the setup menu. During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch to the progressive scanning mode or the interlace mode. 21. REC SPEED button Press to switch the recording speed. 22. REC/OTR button Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. 23. CH K / L buttons Press to change the channel up and down. 24. FWD D button During playback, press to play fast forward. Or during playback is paused, press to play slow forward. 25. PLAY B button Press to start or resume play. POWER OPEN/ CLOSE 1 VCR Plus+ 14 .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO 2 15 PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR SPACE 3 REPEAT CM SKIP ZOOM DISPLAY 5 4 MENU/LIST TOP MENU 16 18 17 19 6 7 RETURN SETUP 8 REC MONITOR REC SPEED REC/OTR 20 21 22 SKIP CH STOP REV PLAY FWD PAUSE 9 10 11 12 13 1. POWER button Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. 2. VCR Plus+ button Press to set a timer recording with the VCR Plus+ programming system. Press to display the timer program setting menu. 3. CLEAR button Press to clear the password once entered or to cancel the programming for CD or to clear the selecting marker number in the marker setup mode or to clear the program once entered in the timer recording setting mode,etc. 4. REPEAT button Press to display the repeat setting menu. 5. CM SKIP button During playback, press to skip the 30 seconds. 8 23 24 25 6. MENU/LIST button Press to display the Disc menu. To change ORIGINAL and PLAYLIST on the TV screen. (VR mode only) 7. K / L / { / B buttons Press to select items or settings. 8. RETURN button Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen. 9. REC MONITOR button Press to check the video to be recorded before attempting. 10. SKIP H button During playback, press to skip to the previous chapter or track. Or during play is paused, press to play reverse step by step. SKIP G button During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track. Or during playback is paused, press to play forward step by step. Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Installing batteries in the remote control Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Using a remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: · Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor on the DVD recorder. · Use within the operating range and angle as shown. · Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the DVD recorder. · Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other equipment located close to the DVD recorder. · Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control. Connections 1 Getting started 2 Recording 3 Within about 23feet (7m) 60° POW ER Playing discs Remote control VCR Plus + .@/ : ABC DEF MNO GHI PQR S REP EAT CM SKIP ZOO M DISP LAY TOP MENU CLE AR SPA CE TUV WXY Z JKL OPE CLO SEN/ NU/L IST Editing Note: Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: · Do not mix new and old batteries together. · Do not use different kinds of batteries together, although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages. · Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. · Remove batteries from equipment that is not going to be used for a month or more. · When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. · Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries. Changing the SETUP menu Others Español Français 9 Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Guide to On Screen Menu The DVD recorder uses the following types of display for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list, and DISPLAY, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play. DISPLAY also gives you some disc information for checking the status of the disc. SETUP/DISC/CD menu Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either of SETUP/DISC/CD by { / B button. Then, press ENTER button to display each menu. These provides entries to all main functions of the DVD recorder. "SETUP" is available only in the Stop mode. "DISC" is available only when a DVD-R/RW disc is inserted into the DVD recorder. When a DVD-Video disc (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or the finalized DVD-R disc is inserted into the DVD recorder, you cannot select "DISC". "CD" is available only when an Audio CD disc or a CD-R/RW disc with MP3 files is inserted into the DVD recorder. Setup Menu Disc Setting CD Playback Mode Setup Disc Edit Format Finalize CD Playback Mode Random Play Program Play 1 4 Playback Setting 2 5 3 6 Disc Protect OFF ON 1234 1. Edit: Turns on a title list, (When a disc with VR mode is inserted, 'Original' or 'PlayList' is available.), which shows the recorded titles on the disc. 2. Format: Allows you to erase all of the recorded content on the disc. The disc will be completely blank. 3. Finalize: Allows you to finalize a disc recorded titles. 4. Disc Protect (VR mode only) : Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording. 12 1. Random Play: To set the random play programming. 2. Program Play: To set the program playing. 1. Playback: To set up the DVD recorder to play discs as you prefer. 2. Recording: To set up the DVD recorder to record to discs as you prefer. 3. Display: To set up the OSD screen and the front display of the DVD recorder as you prefer. 4. Select Video: To choose a line input to record to DVD discs from other video equipment. 5. Clock: To set up the clock of the DVD recorder as you need. 6. Channel: To make the channel setting of the DVD recorder as youprefer. 10 Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) DISPLAY menu Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing. Details are on page 44. 1. Indicates a disc type and a format mode. Note: In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example. 2. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left/lndicates a channel number. 3. Indicates a title number, chapter number and the time elapsed of disc play. 4. Each icon means: : Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle (except VR mode) : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction : Zoom : Spatializer Connections Getting started 3 1 1 00:00:00 1 DVD-RW Video mode SP 1:25 Rem. Recording 4 2 Playing discs Editing Changing the SETUP menu Others Español Français 11 Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Guide to Displays on the front panel 4 1 6 5 1. Current status of the DVD recorder : Appears when a disc play is paused. : Appears when playing a disc. : Appears when the timer programming has been set and is proceeding. : Appears during recording process. : Appears when repeat play. 2. Disc type 2 3 7 4. Title/Track and Chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title/track number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number. Displays the following Playing time / remaining time Current title / chapter / track number Recording time Clock Channel number OTR remaining time : Appears in the afternoon with the clock displaying. : Appears when the progressive scan system is activated. : Appears when an audio CD or a disc with MP3 files is inserted in the disc tray. : Appears when a DVD disc is inserted in the disc tray. : Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted in the disc tray. : Appears when a DVDRW disc is inserted in the disc tray. 3. Recording speed Indicates the recording speed of the disc. 5. · · · · · · 6. 7. Display message 1 4 1. Appears when the DVD recorder is powered on. 2. Appears when the DVD recorder is powered off. 3. Appears when the disc tray is opening. 2 5 3 6 4. Appears when the disc tray is closing. 5. Appears when a disc is loading in the disc tray. 6. Appears when recording data is writing on to the disc. 12 Connections Before you start Connection to a TV Antenna Cable Signal AUDIO IN VIDEO Antenna (Back of TV) Cable Signal (Back of TV) or Connections 5 Connect Audio Cable (supplied) 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM R 4 Connect Video Cable (supplied) OUTPUT L Y or 3 Connect RF Cable (supplied) IN Getting started AUDIO 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO PB/CB 1 Disconnect PR/CR OUT TV ANTENNA 2 Connect INPUT COAXIAL O P T I C A L R AUDIO L (L1) VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Back of DVD recorder) 6 Plug in the AC power cord of the DVD recorder. Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Method 1 Basic Audio Better picture Recording Method 2 Best picture COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y Playing discs TV AUDIO IN R L S-VIDEO IN PB/CB PR/CR Editing Audio cable (supplied) S-Video cable (commercially available) Component Video cables (commercially available) Y Changing the SETUP menu DVD Recorder 1 R 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM R OUTPUT L IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO Y PB/CB OUTPUT L AUDIO 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO PB/CB PR/CR INPUT COAXIAL O P T I C A L R AUDIO L (L1) or PR/CR OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT TV ANTENNA OUTPUT R S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO 2 L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Others AUDIO OUT Note · Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system. · When progressive scanning mode is selected, no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack. If your TV is compatible with 525p (480p) progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture; You must select the connection Method 2 above and progressive scanning mode.To set the mode, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that "P.SCAN" will appear on the display of this unit. If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning; Use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no "P.SCAN" is on the display of this unit. If not, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that "P.SCAN" on the display of this unit will disappear. Español RETURN SETUP more than 3 seconds during DVD playback [Interlace mode] [Progressive scanning mode] Français 13 Connections Connection to a cable box or satellite box A When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled channels If you are using a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. With this setup: · You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the DVD recorder. · You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box or satellite box. (Back of TV) AUDIO IN VIDEO (Cable box or Satellite box) OUT IN RF cable 5 Connect Audio cable (supplied) 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM R 4 Connect Video cable (supplied) OUTPUT L Y 3 RF cable (supplied) Connect 2 Connect Cable Signal RF cable IN AUDIO 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO PB/CB PR/CR OUT TV ANTENNA 1 Connect INPUT COAXIAL O P T I C A L R AUDIO L (L1) VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Back of DVD recorder) B When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with many scrambled channels If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup. With this setup: · You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box or satellite box. Be sure that the cable box or satellite box is turned on. · You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. (Back of TV) AUDIO IN VIDEO 4 Connect Audio cable (supplied) 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM R 3 Connect Video cable (supplied) OUTPUT L Y 2 Connect RF cable (supplied) IN (Cable box or Satellite box) OUT IN Cable Signal AUDIO 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO PB/CB PR/CR OUT TV ANTENNA INPUT COAXIAL O P T I C A L R AUDIO L (L1) VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 RF cable Connect (Back of DVD recorder) Note to the Cable TV System Installer : This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible. 14 Connections Before you start Connection to an Audio System · When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. · Refer to each owner's manual for further information on other devices. Method 1 Stereo system Analog audio input jacks AUDIO COAXIAL Method 2 Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder, MD deck or DAT deck Digital audio input jacks Connections OPTICAL Getting started