User manual FUNAI WV10D6

Before you start Owner's Manual Recordable disc · We strongly recommend for good recording quality: TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, MAXELL DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+RW 4x, MAXELL DVD-R 8x/16x, MAXELL DVD-RW 4x · Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder: VERBATIM DVD+R 8x, VERBATIM DVD+RW 4x, VERBATIM DVD-R 8x, VERBATIM DVD-RW 2x, MAXELL DVD-R 16x, JVC DVD-RW 4x Connections DVD Recorder WV10D6 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS Getting started Recording Playing discs 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 : 1-800-518-1180 or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com Connection to a TV (Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections.) If your TV has AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, see the section "Connections" on pages 13­15. If not, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a STEREO AUDIO/VIDEO RF modulator (commercially available). In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) The antenna input jack of your TV may have been already occupied. If so, disconnect the RF cable from your TV, and then connect the RF cable to the ANTENNA IN jack of this unit. 2) Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of this unit to your RF modulator (usually marked "ANT IN") by the RF cable. 3) Connect your RF modulator to your TV by another RF cable. 4) Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks of this unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks of your RF modulator by audio and video cables. 5) Set your RF modulator's channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4, whichever the TV channel is least used in your area. If your RF modulator has a Modulator/Antenna switch, set it according to your RF modulator's manual. 6) Turn on your TV and choose the same channel as you set the RF modulator's channel 3/4 switch to. For more details, follow the instructions supplied with the RF modulator. Editing Changing the Setup menu Cable Antenna TV signal or (Back of This Unit) VIDEO IN IN L OUT PB/CB COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO Y VIDEO OUT 4 Audio/Video cables (supplied) IN OUT L 6 Turn on your TV and select channel 3 or 4. R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (E1) R PR/CR AUDIO OUT 2 1 RF cable (supplied) AC 120V ANT IN Others 5 Set channel 3 or 4. CHANNEL 3 4 TO TV AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L (Back of TV) Note Antenna in jack STEREO AUDIO/VIDEO RF Modulator (commercially available) RF cable 3 (commercially available) · The quality of picture may become poor if this unit is connected to an RF modulator. Español 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 unit.) Before you start Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet. 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. 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 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 CHOCS 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 Model No. and Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________ 2 EN 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 EN 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. 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. 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 U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notice for progressive scan output 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 picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the `standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. Supplied Accessory · Remote control (NB086UD) with two AA batteries · RF cable (WPZ0901TM002) · Audio/Video cables · Owner's Manual (WPZ0102TM015 (1VMN23108) or WPZ0102LTE01) Owner's Manual · Quick Guide (1VMN23109) 4 EN Before you start Before you start Precautions (cont'd) Maintenance SERVICING · Please refer to relevant topics on "Troubleshooting" on pages 71-74 before returning the product. · If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no userserviceable 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. 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 to 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. CLEANING THE DISC LENS · If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to "Troubleshooting" 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. IR SIGNAL CHECK If the remote control does not work properly, you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared signal with AM radio or a digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular phone). It will help to define the cause of malfunction. · With an AM radio: Tune an AM radio to a station with no broadcasting. Press a button on remote control toward the radio. Sound will be fluttering when you press any key and the radio receives the signal. This means the remote control unit is working. · With a digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular phone): Direct a digital camera to remote control, press and hold a button on remote control. If infrared light appears through digital camera, the remote is working. Connections Getting started Recording Playing discs Editing Changing the Setup menu Others Español Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital Recording "Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video players." Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. EN 5 Before you start Table of contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Symbols used in this Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . 7 Functional overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . 11 Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 DISPLAY menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setup menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fast forward / Fast reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Skipping TV commercials during play. . . . . . . . . 42 Rapid play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Step by step playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Repeat/Random/Program playback . . . . . . . . . . 47 Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Program playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . . . 48 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Switching virtual surround system . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . . 14 Connection to an Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Easy DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setting the Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Editing discs (Setup menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Clearing chapter marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hiding chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Editing discs (Setup menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Putting name on disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Setting or releasing disc protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Erasing disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Making edits compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Recordable disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize/Make Edits Compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Before recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacing disc menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting for Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hints for Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Overwriting an existing title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Overwriting from the beginning of the title . . . . . 32 Overwriting in the middle of the title . . . . . . . . . . 32 Hints for Overwriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Recording from an external source. . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Playing the discs in other DVD players . . . . . . . 36 Finalizing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Auto finalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Changing the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . 63 Tour of the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Video setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Settings for Parental lock level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Settings for PBC (Playback Control) . . . . . . . . . 70 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Playing MP3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . 41 EN 6 Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Before you start 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 unit. Recording This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVDR, which is available for recording once. You can choose either one for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/DVD-R discs, these discs will automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode. Up to 8 program recording: You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, with in a month 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 [RECORD] or [REC] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached. Automatic Chapter mark setting: Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set in the Setup menu before attempting to record. Automatic Title list making: The unit makes title list with the index automatically. Left channel stereo recording: This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automatically (the input from the EXT2 only). Play Theater surround sound in your home: When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, 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. Virtual Surround System: You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system. Playing back on MP3 disc: You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-RW/R. Editing Deleting titles: You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Putting names on titles: You can put your favorite names on titles. Setting / Clearing chapter marks: You can set / clear chapter marks on titles. Hiding unwanted chapters: To keep others from playing back some chapters without permission, you can hide chapters. Setting pictures for thumbnails: You can change pictures for thumbnails. Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): You can divide a title into two or more. Putting name on disc: You can put your favorite disc name. Compatibility Available for playing discs on a regular DVD player: Recorded discs can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalize the discs recorded on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs to play in other DVD players. 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. Connections Getting started Recording Playing discs Symbols used in this Owner's Manual To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. *DVD-RW (VR mode) disc is not played in this unit. Symbol DVD-V DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DL Description Refers to DVD-Video discs Refers to DVD+RW discs Refers to DVD+R discs Refers to DVD+R DL discs Changing the Setup menu Editing DVD+R +VR DVD-RW DVD- Refers to DVD-RW discs recorded with +VR mode +VR Refers to DVD-R discs recorded DVD-R with +VR mode Video Refers to DVD-RW discs DVD-RW (Video mode, Finalized) DVDVideo Refers to DVD-R discs DVD-R (Video mode, Finalized) CD MP3 Others Refers to Audio CDs Refers to CD-RW/R discs with MP3 files Refers to Video CDs Video CD Español EN 7 Before you start Functional overview Front Panel 1 *The unit can also be turned on by pressing this button. 2* 3 4 5 6 7* 8 14 1. 2. 3. 4. Disc tray Place a disc when opening the disc tray. OPEN/CLOSE A button* Press to open or close the disc tray. CHANNEL L / K buttons Press to change the channel up and down. PREV E button During playback, press to return to the beginning of the current chapter or track. During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast reverse. Or when playback is paused, press to play reverse step by step. When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to play slow reverse. NEXT D button During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track. During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast forward. 13 12 11 10 9 5. Or when playback is paused, press to play forward step by step. When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to play slow forward. 6. STOP C button Press to stop playback or recording. 7. PLAY B button* Press to start or resume play. 8. STANDBY-ON y button Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. 9. AUDIO input jacks (EXT2) Use to connect external equipment with a standard audio cable. 10. VIDEO input jack (EXT2) Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable. 11. S-VIDEO input jack (EXT2) Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable. 12. RECORD button Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start the One-touch Timer Recording. 13. REC MODE button Press to switch the recording speed. 14. Remote control sensor Receive signals from your remote control so that you can control the unit from a distance. Front Panel Indicator Guide 123 1. 2. POWER indicator Light up when power is on. RECORD indicator Light up when recording function works. 3. TIMER REC indicator Light up when Timer Programming is set. Light up during One-touch Timer Recording. Flash when all Timer Programmings have been finished, or when a program cannot be performed by some reason. 8 EN Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Rear Panel IN L IN 12 VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUT Y 3 VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM L PB/CB 4 OUT R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (E1) R PR/CR AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Connections 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 7. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks 1. ANTENNA IN jack Use to connect an antenna. Use to connect a TV monitor with component 2. VIDEO IN jack (EXT1) video inputs with a component video cable. 8. S-VIDEO OUT jack Use to connect external equipment with a standUse to connect the S-Video input of a TV moniard video cable. tor, AV receiver or other equipment with an S3. VIDEO OUT jack Video cable. Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or 9. S-VIDEO IN jack (EXT1) other equipment with a standard video cable. Use to connect the S-Video output of external 4. AC Power Cord equipment with an S-Video cable. Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power 10. AUDIO IN jacks (EXT1) to this unit. Use to connect external equipment with a stand5. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack ard audio cable. Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital 11. ANTENNA OUT jack decoder or other equipment with a coaxial digital Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the siginput jack with a digital coaxial cable. nal from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor. 6. AUDIO OUT jacks Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with a standard audio cable. Note · Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. · This unit does not have the RF modulator. Getting started Recording Playing discs Editing Changing the Setup menu Others Español EN 9 Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Remote Control 13. TIMER PROG. button Press to display the Timer programming list. 14. OPEN/CLOSE A button* Press to open or close the disc tray. 15. CH K / L buttons Press to change the channel up and down. 16. REPEAT button Press to display the Repeat menu. 17. SETUP button Press to display the Setup menu. During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode to the interlace mode. 18. 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 Edit menu or to clear the program once entered in the Timer Programming list, etc. 19. OK button Press to confirm or select menu items. 20. RETURN button Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen. 21. PLAY B button* Press to start or resume play. 22. FWD D button During playback, press to play fast forward. Or when playback is paused, press to play slow forward. 23. NEXT G button During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track. Or when playback is paused, press to play forward step by step. 24. PAUSE F button Press to pause play or recording. 25. CM SKIP button During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. 26. STOP C button Press to stop playback or recording. Press to exit from the Title list. 1 2 STANDBY-ON ZOOM TIMER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE 13 14* .@/: ABC DEF 1 GHI 2 JKL 3 MNO CH 3 15 16 4 PQRS 5 TUV 6 WXYZ REPEAT 7 DISPLAY 8 SPACE 9 CLEAR SETUP 4 TITLE 0 DISC MENU 17 RETURN OK 6 5 7 8 9 19 18 20 REC MODE REV PLAY FWD 21* 22 23 24 RAPID PLAY PREV PAUSE NEXT 10 REC STOP CM SKIP 11 12 25 26 (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing this button. 1. ZOOM button During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen. 2. STANDBY-ON button Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. 3. Number/Character buttons Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title/chapter/ track on display. Press to enter values for the settings in the Setup menu. Or press to enter title names. 4. DISPLAY button Press to display the Display menu on or off. 5. TITLE button Press to display the Title list. 6. DISC MENU button Press to display the Disc menu. 7. Cursor K / L / { / B buttons Press to select items or settings. 8. REV E button During playback, press to fast reverse. Or when playback is paused, press to play slow reverse. 9. REC MODE button Press to switch the recording mode. 10. RAPID PLAY button During playback, press to playback in a slightly faster/ slower mode with keeping the audio quality. 11. REC button Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start the One-Touch Timer Recording. 12. PREV H button During playback, press to return to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Or when playback is paused, press to play reverse step by step. 10 EN Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Installing batteries in the remote control Install two "AA" size 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 unit. · Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the unit. · Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other equipment located close to the unit. · Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control. · The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as follows. - Line of sight: approx. 23 feet (7m) - Either side of the center: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 30° - Above: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 15° - Below: approx. 10 feet (3m) within 30° Connections 1 2 3 Getting started 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. Recording Within about 23 feet (7m) 30° Remote control 30° Playing discs Guide to Displays on screen menu This unit uses the following on screen menu for most operations: Setup menu and Title list, and Display menu. They allow you to change the playing status of the disc during playback. The Display menu also gives you information on the status of the disc. Editing DISPLAY menu Press [DISPLAY] 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. 1. Indicates a disc type and a format mode (Format mode is displayed with DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode) disc inserted). NOTE: In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example. 2. Indicates a channel number. 3. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 4. Indicates a title number, chapter number and the time lapse of disc play. 5. Each icon means: : Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction : Zoom : Surround 6. Indicates current disc status. Changing the Setup menu 4 1 1 0:00:00 1 DVD+RW CH 2 5 HQ(1Hr) 2 1:01 Others 6 3 Español EN 11 Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Setup menus Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu. Then using [K / L], select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Setup Disc Edit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Required Settings Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Edit 1 2 3 4 3 Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible ON 1.Required Settings: To set up the required settings. 2.Playback: To set up the unit to play discs as you prefer. 3.Display: To set up the OSD screen as you prefer. 4.Recording: To set up the unit to record to discs as you prefer. 5.Clock: To set up the clock of the unit as you need. 6.Channel: To adjust the channel setting of the unit as you prefer. 7.Disc Edit / CD Playback Mode: "Disc Edit" is only available with disc recorded in this unit. (DVD+VR mode) "CD Playback Mode" is available only when an Audio CD disc, a Video CD or a CD-RW/R disc with MP3 files is inserted into the unit. Disc Edit 1 2 3 4 3 Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF Erase Disc Finalize ON Disc Edit 1 2 4 3 Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF Finalize ON CD Playback Mode 1.Edit Disc Name: Allows you to rename the disc formatted with DVD+VR. 2.Disc Protect : Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording. 3.Erase Disc (DVD+RW/DVDRW only): Allows you to erase all contents in the disc and format it. 4.Make Edits Compatible (DVD+RW only): Allows you to make edits possible to play discs in other units after editing titles. Finalize (DVD+R/DVD-R/ DVD-RW only): Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles. 5.Random Play: Allows you to activate the random playback feature. 6.Program Play (Audio CD/ Video CD only): Allows you to activate the programmed playback feature. 7.PBC (Video CD only) Allows you to select images or information on the menu screen by activating PBC (Playback control) function. 5 4 6 5 7 5 Random Play Program Play PBC (Video CD only) ON 12 EN Connections Before you start Connection to a TV Antenna Cable TV signal (Back of TV) or or Cable TV signal Antenna (Back of TV) VIDEO AUDIO IN 4 3 Connect RF cable (supplied) VIDEO IN IN IN OUT L PB/CB 5 Connect Audio cable (supplied) VIDEO OUT Y 6 Plug in the AC power cord of this unit. Connect Video cable (supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUT L Connections 1 Disconnect 2 Connect DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (E1) R PR/CR AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Getting started (Back of this unit) Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Method 1 Basic Audio TV R L S-VIDEO IN Method 2 Best picture COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y Better picture Recording PB/CB PR/CR Audio cable (supplied) This unit VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO IN IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO L OUT PB/CB Y S-Video cable (commercially available) Component Video cable (commercially available) Playing discs S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y L L R R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (E1) PR/CR AUDIO OUT COAXIAL R AUDIO OUT PB/CB PR/CR AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Editing After you have completed connections · Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TV's original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder's picture appears. Check your TV owner's manual for details. Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands Admiral Curtis Mathis GE Hitachi JVC Kenwood AUX LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 INPUT, AUX VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 AUX Changing the Setup menu LXI-Series Magnavox Panasonic RCA Samsung Sanyo 00 AUX CHANNEL TV/VIDEO INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 TV/VIDEO VIDEO Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith 00 VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 TV/GAME 00 Others 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 Scan mode is selected, no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack. To set progressive scan mode, refer to page 68 · This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan System. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set Progressive Scan mode to "ON". Español EN 13 Connections Connection to a cable box or satellite box (Back of TV) VIDEO AUDIO IN 3 2 Cable TV signal (Cable box or Satellite box) IN OUT VIDEO IN IN L IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUT L PB/CB Y 4 Connect Audio cable (supplied) Connect RF cable (supplied) Connect Video cable (supplied) RF cable 1 (Commercially available) Connect DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM OUT R ANTENNA AUDIO IN (E1) R PR/CR AUDIO OUT COAXIAL (Back of this unit) 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. 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 EN Connections Before you start Connection to an Audio System · When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. · Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Method 1 Stereo system Analog audio input jacks AUDIO COAXIAL Method 2 Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck or DAT deck Connections Digital audio input jack Audio cable (supplied) VIDEO OUT Audio Coaxial Digital cable (commercially available) L Getting started This unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM R AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Recording Setting Setup >Playback >Disc Audio >Digital Out > Dolby Digital If output is Dolby Digital Stream encoded audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder. Unless connected to a PCM Dolby Digital decoder. Connection Playing discs Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck. PCM * To complete these settings, refer to pages 66-67. Editing Note · Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. Note · The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital Multi-channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. · By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital Multichannel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters. · Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. Changing the Setup menu Others Español EN 15 Getting started Easy DVD recording The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs. Note: Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit with the TV correctly. Step 1: Choose a disc type. There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. This unit can record on the following type of discs. Step 2: Turn on the unit. Remote Control STANDBY-ON ZOOM TIMER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE .@/: ABC DEF 1 GHI 2 JKL 3 MNO CH 4 5 6 For example, when you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, select the rewritable DVD+RW/DVD-RW type disc. When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD+R/DVD-R can be your choice. Select the input to which the unit is connected on your TV. Step 3: Insert a blank disc. 1 Step 4: Select the recording mode. STANDBY-ON ZOOM TIMER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE To open