1 Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of this R6750 DVD Recorder. We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case service is required, please take a moment to write down your serial number located on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder: ______________________________________________________ FCC Notice 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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 525P Progressive Scan Notice 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 PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED AWAY FROM THE APPARATUS. Power Notice Disconnect the AC plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER button in any position does not disconnect the main line. Power can be controlled from the remote. Macrovision Notice U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,516,132. 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. Laser Product Notice 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3 CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2 DVD Recorder User's Guide Table of Contents 1 - Welcome Unpacking / 7 Compatible Media / 7 Front Panel / 8 Front Panel Display / 9 Rear Panel / 10 Remote Control / 11 4 - Operations RECORD Basic Recording / 29 Recording from an External Source / 30 Timer Recording / 31 PLAY DVD Playback / 32 Special Playback Options / 33 Other Disc Playback / 34 EDIT Editing Options / 35 Channel Editing / 36 Formatting/Finalizing Discs / 37 2 - Connections BASIC Antenna/Basic Cable Connections / 13 Cable Box Connections / 14 Basic TV Connections / 15 ADVANCED Enhanced Video Options / 16 Enhanced Audio Options / 17 Rear AV Connections / 18 Front AV Connections / 19 5 - Help Customer Support / 39 Troubleshooting / 39 Technical Specifications / 41 Warranty / 42 Index / 43 3 - Setup Setup Menu Overview / 21 About Menu Navigation / 21 System Settings / 22 Language Settings / 23 Playback Settings / 24 Record Settings / 25 Audio Settings / 26 TV Tuner Settings / 27 ©2004 GoVideo. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 3 Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions - All operating and using 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. 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 product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings 1 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. 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 supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be 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. Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 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. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the 11 12 13 14 15 4 DVD Recorder User's Guide Important Safety Instructions 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. 21 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. 22 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23 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. 24 Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 25 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 16 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. 17 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. 18 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through 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. 20 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. 5 1 Welcome This Chapter provides a basic introduction to the DVD Recorder, including an overview of the front panel, rear panel, and remote control. 6 DVD Recorder User's Guide Unpacking Check to make sure the following items are included with your DVD Recorder: POWER OPEN/C LOSE 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 CH 6 Y DISPLA 9 DISC MENU SETUP TITLE 0 PREV REW FF NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE/ STEP ENTE R PLAY S OPTION GUIDER RECOR D TIMER EDIT INPUT Compatible Media This DVD Recorder will play the following discs: · DVD · Audio CD · Video CD/Super Video CD · MP3 files on CD-R/RW · JPEG files on CD-R/RW · DVD-R/RW · DVD+R/RW This DVD Recorder will record on the following discs: · DVD+R (Write Once) · DVD+RW (ReWritable) 1 - Welcome 7 Front Panel Front panel overview: R6750 DVD+R/RW RECORDER POWER OPEN/CLOSE INPUT LINE IN 2 DV IN VIDEO L - AUDIO - R 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button Disc Tray Front Panel Display PREV/NEXT buttons RECORD button 7 8 9 10 11 12 INPUT button* PLAY button STOP button PAUSE button DV Input AV IN 1 jacks · The INPUT button allows you to easily switch among all your input sources, including DVD, TV, AV1-Front, AV2-Rear, S-Video, and DV. 8 DVD Recorder User's Guide Front Panel Display Front panel display overview: DVD SVCD VCD CD MP3 JPEG RW R TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Play indicator DVD indicator SVCD indicator VCD indicator CD indicator ...