Table of Contents Important Safeguards ............... 3 Important Safety Instructions... 4 1 - Welcome................................ 6 Unpacking .................................................... 6 Compatible Discs ......................................... 6 What is YesDVD? ......................................... 6 What is DoMiNoFX? ..................................... 6 Front Panel Overview ................................... 7 Front Panel Display Overview ...................... 8 Remote Control Overview ............................ 9 Rear Panel Overview ..................................11 Disc Menu Options ..................................... 27 Title Menu Options ..................................... 28 DVD Edit Menu Options ............................. 29 Setup Menu Overview ................................ 30 Installation Settings .................................... 30 Recording Settings ..................................... 31 Language Settings .................................... 32 Preferences ................................................ 33 Video Settings ............................................ 33 Audio Settings ............................................ 34 Parental Controls ........................................ 35 System Information .................................... 37 Restoring Defaults ...................................... 37 Troubleshooting .......................................... 38 Technical Specifications ............................. 40 Disc Handling & Maintenance .................... 41 YesDVD Terms & Conditions ...................... 42 GoVideo Limited Warranty ......................... 44 5 - Editing ................................. 27 6 - Advanced Settings ............. 30 Antenna/Cable Connections ....................... 12 Basic TV Connections ................................ 13 Enhanced Video Connections .................... 14 Enhanced Audio Connections .................... 15 Optional Equipment Connections ............... 16 Initial Setup ................................................. 17 2 - Connections/Setup............. 12 7 - Help...................................... 38 3 - Playback .............................. 18 Playing DVDs ............................................. 18 Special DVD Playback Features ................ 18 Playing VHS Tapes ..................................... 20 Special VCR Playback Features ................ 20 Playing Audio/MP3 CDs ............................. 21 Playing Picture CDs ................................... 21 About YesDVDTM ........................................ 22 Creating a YesDVD .................................... 22 Basic Recording ......................................... 23 One Touch Recording (OTR) ...................... 23 One Touch Copy ......................................... 24 Timer Recording ......................................... 25 Recording from an External Input ............... 26 Index ......................................... 45 4 - Recording............................ 22 ©2004 GoVideo. All rights reserved. Printed in Korea. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision Notice - 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. GoVideo shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained herein, even if GoVideo has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. GoVideo reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notification. GoVideo disclaims any obligation to update the information contained herein. 2 Important Safeguards NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical. CAUTION: This DVD Recorder+VCR employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the DVD Recorder+VCR require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. 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. NOTE 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. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. This product 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 when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 3 Important Safeguards (cont.) · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the product and receiver. Connect the product 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. SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of the DVD Recorder+VCR. This number is for this unit only. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Model No. ___________________________ Serial No. ___________________________ FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product's compliance is: GoVideo, 7835 East McClain Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA. Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions - All operating and using instructions should be followed. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 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. 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 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. 11 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. 12 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. 4 5 6 7 8 4 Important Safety Instructions (cont.) 13 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. 14 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. 15 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 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. 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. 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 ...