User manual GOVIDEO VR4940 - Product Manual

DVD Recorder+VCR VR4940 User Manual Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 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: 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. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product's compliance is: GoVideo, 7835 East McClain Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA. 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. ___________________________________ 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 product. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. 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. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Do not use this product near water. - For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. 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. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatuses (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, such as: Power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product; the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 3 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION VR4940 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc-related Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Types of video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About DVD-R and DVD-RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . 7 What are `Recording Modes'? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · Is Editing a DVD like Editing a Videotape? . 7 · "Original" Content vs "Playlist" Content . . . . 7 About DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 · Disc Types and Recording Formats . . . . . . 7 · Notes for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 · Recording TV Audio Channels . . . . . . . . . . 8 · Restrictions on Video Recording. . . . . . . . . 8 · What is `CPRM'? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 · Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Handling the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Remote Control Operating Range. . . . . . . . 9 · Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . 9 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · About the Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front Panel Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CONNECTIONS & SETUP Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17 Connecting Antenna/Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-29 Setup Menu Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setup Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 GENERAL Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 · Tuning Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 · Auto Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 · Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 · Clock (Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 · Clock (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 · TV Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 LANGUAGE Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Display Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · DISC Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . 20 AUDIO Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · DRC (Dynamic Range Control). . . . . . . . . 21 · Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 LOCK Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 · Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 · Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 · Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 RECORD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 · DISC Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 · VCR Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 · DV Record Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 · Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 DISC Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26 · DISC Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 · DISC Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 · DISC Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 · PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 · EZ Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 · My DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 · DISC Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 On-Screen Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 · Displaying Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 · Displaying TV Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 · Changing TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 · Changing TV Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 OSD Menu Options by Media Type . . . . . . 28-29 · DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 · VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 · Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 · VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4 Table of Contents PLAYBACK DVD and Video CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33 Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 · Selecting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 · Selecting Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 · Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 · Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 31 · Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 · Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 · Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 · Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 · Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 · Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 · Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 · Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 · Title Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 · Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 · Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 33 · 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 · Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 · Remember Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Audio CD and MP3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . 34 Notes on MP3 Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 · Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 · Skip Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 · Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 · Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 · Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 · Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3. . . . . 36 Viewing a JPEG Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 · Skip Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 · Rotate Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 · View Slide Shows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 · Notes on JPEG Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . 37 VCR Playback Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Playing a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Tracking Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 · Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 · Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 38 · Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 · Counter Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 RECORDING INTRODUCTION Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40 Recording from TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 One Touch Record (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS . . . . . . . . . . . 40 One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . 41 Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 41 Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 41 Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . 42-43 Recording from External Components . . . . . . . 42 Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 42 Playing Recordings on other DVD Players . . . . . 42 · Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 · DV-Related Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 · Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 EDITING VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . 44-50 Titles and Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails . . . . . . 44 Using the Original (Title) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using the Original (Chapter) Menu . . . . . . . . . 45 Using the Playlist (Title) Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the Playlist (Chapter) Menu . . . . . . . . . . 46 Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Making a New Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Erasing an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter. . . 48 Adding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist . . . . . . . 48 Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . 49 Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Video Mode: Original editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Erasing a Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 If the Disc Has Already Been Finalized . . . . . . 51 REFERENCE Programming the MultiBrand Remote to Control Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Symbols Used in this Manual Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. Indicates special operating features of the DVD Recorder+VCR. Indicates helpful tips and hints. 5 VR4940 Overview Recordable Discs When you buy recordable discs, look for products with the following logos: 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc. Approx. max. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc. Approx. max. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) otes ­ The DVD Recorder+VCR cannot record on DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R or CD-RW discs. ­ DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt of condensation on the DVD Recorder+VCR's lens. ­ If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.) ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message "Incorrect region code. Can't playback" will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits. otes on DVDs and Video CDs Some DVD and Video CD playback operations may be intentionally set by the software manufacturer. As this DVD Recorder+VCR plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some DVD and Video CDs playback features may not be available or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with your DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on this unit. Disc-related Terms Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. Chapter (DVD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a number to enable you to easily locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be labeled. Track (Video CD and Audio CD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a number, enabling you to easily locate the track you want. Scene On a video CD with PBC (Playback Control), movies and pictures are divided into "Scenes". Each scene is displayed on a menu and assigned a number, enabling you to quickly locate the scene you want. A scene may be composed of one or several tracks. Playable Discs DVD (8 cm/12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, the DVD Recorder+VCR can play SVCD; DVD-R/DVD-RW discs; DVD+R/DVD+RW discs; CDR/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3 files, or JPEG files; and Kodak Picture CDs. otes ­ Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the recordable disc (including CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, and DVD+R/+RW), some discs cannot be played on the DVD Recorder+VCR. ­ Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. ­ Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions. Regional code of the DVD Recorder+VCR and DVDs This DVD Recorder+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of DVD Recorder+VCR can play those discs. The DVD Recorder+VCR can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or Types of video CDs There are two types of video CDs: Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0) PBC (Playback control) allows you to interact with the contents of a Video CD using menus, search functions, and other special operations. High resolution pictures can be displayed if they are included on the disc. Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1) Video CDs without PBC are similar to audio CDs, except they allow playback of video as well as sound. 1 6 VR4940 Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW Discs How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times. Can I play my discs in a regular DVD player? DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in "Video mode" are playable in most standard DVD players, but they must be finalized first. This process fixes the contents of your discs so they are readable on other DVD players as standard DVD-Video discs. DVD-RW discs recorded in "VR mode" (Video Recording mode) are only readable on players with the "RW Compatible" logo. This logo indicates that a product is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded in "VR mode". Is Editing a DVD like Editing a Videotape? No. When you edit a videotape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a "Playlist" of what to play and when to play it. During playback, the DVD Recorder+VCR plays the disc according to your Playlist. "Original" Content vs "Playlist" Content Throughout this manual, you will often see the words "Original" and "Playlist" to distinguish between the actual content on your DVD-R/RW and the edited version. · Original: Refers to what is actually recorded on the disc. · Playlist: Refers to the edited version of the disc -- i.e., how the Original content is to be played. About DVD Recording otes · The DVD Recorder+VCR cannot make recordings on DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. · Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the DVD Recorder+VCR. · Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. What are "Recording Modes"? Two recording modes are available on your DVD Recorder+VCR: "Video mode" and "VR mode": About "VR mode" · Compatible with DVD-RW discs only · Allows extensive editing of DVD-RW recordings · Discs are not playable on regular DVD players · 3 different picture quality/recording time settings are available: XP (1 hr/disc), SP (2 hrs/disc), and LP (4 hrs/disc) About "Video mode" · Compatible with both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs · Provides limited editing features · Playable on most regular DVD players (after finalizing) · 3 different picture quality/recording time settings are available: XP (1 hr/disc), SP (2 hrs/disc), and LP (4 hrs/disc) Many DVD Recorder+VCR functions are dependent on the Recording mode. One or more of the symbols ( Video , VR ) appears by each function explained in this manual so you can see at a glance whether it is available for the type of disc you have loaded. ote DVD-R/RW discs formatted in "Video mode" are recorded in the DVD-Video format, which was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. As a result, you may experience problems playing your discs in some older players. Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or video dropouts and playback suddenly stopping. Our company cannot take responsibility for problems playing discs recorded on this DVD Recorder+VCR in other players. Disc Types and Recording Formats The DVD Recorder+VCR can play these kinds of DVD discs: 1. Pre-recorded DVD-Video discs 2. DVD-R/DVD-RW discs 3. DVD+R/DVD+RW discs DVD-R discs are always formatted in "Video mode"-- the same format as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once a DVD-R disc is finalized, you can play it in most standard DVD players. DVD-RW discs can be formatted in either "Video mode" or "VR mode" (Video Recording mode). Keep in mind that changing between these modes requires you to reinitialize the disc, which will erase its contents. 7 INTRODUCTION VR4940 Overview (Continued) Notes for Recording · The recording times shown are not exact because the DVD Recorder+VCR uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded. · When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter. · If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer. · The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc. · The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc. · If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 24 ("DISC Initialize") for how to do this. · When using a DVD-R disc, you can keep recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc. Before you start a recording session, check the amount of recording time left on the disc. · When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording time available will only increase if you erase the last title recorded on the disc. · The Erase Title option in the Original (Title) menu only hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode). Restrictions on Video Recording · You cannot record copy-protected video using this DVD Recorder+VCR. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. · Video that is `copy-once only' can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below). What is `CPRM'? CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of `copy once' broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. The DVD Recorder+VCR is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM. Copyright Notice · Audio and video recordings you make using the DVD Recorder+VCR are for your personal use only. You may not sell, lend or rent them to other people. · 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. Recording TV Audio Channels The DVD Recorder+VCR can record one or two channel audio. For TV broadcasts, this usually means mono or stereo, but some programs are broadcast with a main and a SAP (Secondary Audio Program) audio channel. If you're recording in Video mode (or in VR mode), you can record either the main audio or the SAP audio. Disc type DVD-Video DVD-RW Disc format Video format Video Recording format (default) Video format Recording mode n/a VR mode Video mode Video mode n/a n/a Functions Playback only Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing Playback, limited recording, limited editing Playback, limited recording, limited editing Playback only Playback only DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW Video format Video format Video format 8 VR4940 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the Unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc. To keep the surface clean Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface. Notes on Discs Handling Discs Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car. Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center outward. Cleaning the Unit To clean the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit. To obtain a clear picture The DVD Recorder+VCR is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor. Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your nearest dealer. Yes No Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records. About Symbols About the Symbol Remote Control Operation Range Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor. " " may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner's manual is not available on that specific disc. Symbols Used in this Manual A section whose title has one of the following symbols is applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol. Video DVD-R/RW in "Video mode" VR DVD-RW in "VR mode" DVD DVD-Video disc VCD Video CDs CD Audio CD MP3 MP3 Disc JPEG JPEG Disc VHS VHS Tape Remote Control Battery Installation Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two size AAA batteries with and aligned correctly. Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). 9 INTRODUCTION Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Front Panel Overview POWER button and indicator Switches the DVD Recorder+VCR ON and OFF. Lights green when the DVD Recorder+VCR is turned on. EJECT (DVD) (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. EJECT EJECT (VCR) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. SELECT DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. EJECT POWER AV 2 IN VIDEO COPY S-VIDEO DV IN DVD VCR CH DVD VCR SELECT REC PAUSE STOP REW PLAY FF L - AUDIO - R FLAP DOOR OPEN Front Panel Display Shows the current status of the DVD Recorder+VCR. CH (V / v) Scans up or down through memorized channels. REC (z) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. COPY Copies from DVD to VCR (or from VCR to DVD). PAUSE (X) Pauses playback or recording temporarily. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. STOP (x) Stops playback. DV IN Connects to the DV output of a digital camcorder. S-VIDEO IN Connects to the S-Video output of an external source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). AV 2 IN (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R) Connects to the audio/video output of an external source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). REW (.) DVD: Skips to the beginning of the current chapter/track or to the previous chapter/track.Press and hold for fast reverse search. VCR: Rewinds the tape during Stop mode. Press during Play mode for fast reverse picture search. PLAY (N) Starts playback of a disc or tape. FF (>) DVD: Skips to the next chapter/track. Press and hold for fast forward search. VCR: Advances the tape during Stop mode. Press during Play mode for fast forward picture search. 10 Front Panel Display Overview Indicates that a timer recording is in progress or is programmed. REC Indicates that a recording is in progress. PRG Indicates that program playback is active. TTL Indicates current title number. Indicates a disc is inserted in the DVD deck. Indicates a VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is inserted in the DVD deck. CHP/TRK Indicates the current chapter or track number. TV Indicates the DVD Recorder+VCR is in TV mode (as set by the TV/VCR button). REPEAT Indicates current Repeat mode. Front Panel Display Message Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc. SAP Indicates when a Second Audio Program (SAP) broadcast is being received. COPY Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD) copy is in progress. Indicates when the DVD Recorder+VCR is locked. Hi-Fi Indicates when the DVD Recorder+VCR is playing or recording a tape in Hi-Fi. ST Indicates that a stereo broadcast is being received. SP, SLP, LP, XP Indicates the current Recording mode. 11 INTRODUCTION Disc Type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Remote Control Overview POWER Turns DVD Recorder+VCR on and off. EJECT - Opens and closes disc tray. - Ejects tape in VCR deck. TV/VCR Switches between the DVD Recorder+VCR tuner and your TV tuner. COPY Copies DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD). DVD Selects DVD mode. CLEAR EJECT VCR Selects VCR mode. Removes bookmarks from Marker Search menu. POWER TV/VCR DVD VCR INPUT TITLE Displays disc's Title menu, if available. INPUT Switches the DVD Recorder+VCR input to Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN. COPY 0-9 buttons Selects numbered options in menus. Selects TV channels. 1 4 7 TV POWER 2 5 8 3 CLEAR DISC MENU/LIST Accesses menus on DVD discs. Switches between Original and Playlist editing in VR mode. 6 9 0 MUTE TV Control Buttons TV POWER: Turns TV on and off. TV INPUT: Selects TV input source. CH v/V: Selects TV channels. VOL +/­: Adjusts TV volume. MUTE: Turns TV sound on or off. SETUP Displays or exits Setup menu. DISPLAY Displays or exits On-Screen Display. TV INPUT CH TV TITLE VOL REC MODE Selects Recording mode: - DVD : XP (1 hr), SP (2 hrs), or LP (4 hrs). - VCR : SP or SLP. DISC MENU LIST CH+ SETUP TRACK+ ENTER RETURN (O) Exits or returns to previous screen in Setup menu. b B v V (left/right/up/down) Selects menu options. CH/TRACK(v/V): Selects channels in VCR mode. Manually adjusts tracking. TRACK- ENTER TIMER RECORD Displays Timer Recording menu. DISPLAY REC MODE CH ­ TIMER RECORD RETURN REC Confirms menu selections. PAUSE/STEP (X) Pauses playback or recording temporarily. Press again to exit Pause mode. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. REC (z) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. PAUSE/STEP PLAY STOP REW FF PREV NEXT REW/FF (m / M) DVD: Searches backward/forward. VCR: Rewinds/advances during Stop mode. Press during Play mode for fast reverse/forward picture search. AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM PLAY (N) Starts playback. STOP (x) ADD CHAP THUMBNAIL REPEAT A-B Stops playback or recording. PREV/NEXT (. / >) Skips to next chapter/track. Returns to beginning of current chapter/track or skips to previous chapter/track. MARKER SEARCH CHILD LOCK RANDOM ADD CHAP Inserts chapter marker when playing/ recording DVD-RW disc in VR mode. THUMBNAIL Selects thumbnail picture for current title for use in Original (Title). AUDIO Selects an audio language (DVD) or audio channel (CD). REPEAT Repeats chapter, track, title, or all. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. A-B ip All buttons on the remote control light for approximately 5 seconds whenever you press a button. This allows you to see the remote functions clearly in a dark or dimly lit room. Repeats sequence between two points (A and B). ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. MARKER Marks any point during playback. ZOOM Enlarges DVD video image. SEARCH Displays Marker Search menu. CHILD LOCK Locks/unlocks front panel buttons. CHILD LOCK The Lock feature disables the front panel buttons to prevent children from tampering with the DVD Recorder+VCR. Simply press LOCK on the remote control to toggle this feature on and off. RANDOM Plays tracks in random order. 12 Rear Panel Overview RF IN (FROM ANT.) Connect to your antenna or cable TV outlet. AV 1 IN (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R) Connect to the audio/video output of an external source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). AV OUT (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Component (Y Pb Pr) inputs. AUDIO OUT (L, R) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs. DVD + VCR OUT AV 1 AV IN (FROM ANT.) IN OUT COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R Pr R RF S-VIDEO OUT OUT (TO TV) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL L L Pb L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO Y COAXIAL AC Power Cord Plug into a power outlet. COAXIAL (Digital Audio Out) Connect to an amplifier with a coaxial digital audio input. S-VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with an S-Video Input. OPTICAL (Digital Audio Out) Connect to an amplifier with an optical digital audio input. RF OUT (TO TV) Connect to a TV with an RF coaxial input. Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the DVD Recorder+VCR. 13 INTRODUCTION Connections ips There are a variety of ways to connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV and other equipment. Use only one of the connections described below. Whichever TV connection you use will work with all input sources. Please refer to the manuals for your TV, VCR, stereo system or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD Recorder+VCR's AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See "Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver" on page 16. Caution ­ Make sure the DVD Recorder+VCR is connected directly to the TV, and the TV is set to the correct video input. ­ Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCR's AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. ­ Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCR via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. Cable Service Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the DVD Recorder+VCR. Use the supplied coaxial cable to connect between the DVD Recorder+VCR's OUT (TO TV) jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on your TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband, superband, and hyperband channels (all cable channels). Cable Service With Cable Box If a cable box is required in your cable system, follow the instructions shown below. This hookup permits both TV and DVD Recorder+VCR operation. To view or record a CATV channel: 1 Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. 2 Set the DVD Recorder+VCR to the output channel of the cable box using the CH (v / V) or the 0-9 keys on your DVD Recorder+VCR (e.g., CH3). 3 Select the channel you wish to view on the cable box. ote If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to run Auto Channel Set as indicated on page 18. Cable TV Wall Jack Back Panel of Typical Cable Box Connecting Antenna/Cable 1 Disconnect the antenna/cable from the rear of your TV. of your antenna. If it 2 Identify the typeThiscable from is a 75 ohm coaxialis a round cable as illustrated, it antenna cable. cable will connect directly to the jack marked RF IN (FROM ANT.) on the DVD Recorder+VCR. IN (FROM ANT.) DVD + VCR OUT AV 1 AV IN OUT COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT ip If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adapter (not supplied) and slip the adapter onto the RF IN (FROM ANT.) jack. The Adapter does not screw on to the unit, it just slips over the jack. Antenna Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Flat Wire (300 ohm) 300/75 ohm Adaptor (Not supplied) R R Pr R RF S-VIDEO OUT OUT (TO TV) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL L L Pb L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO Y COAXIAL Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR OR OR DVD + VCR OUT AV 1 AV IN (FROM ANT.) IN OUT COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R Pr R RF S-VIDEO OUT OUT (TO TV) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL L L Pb L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO Y COAXIAL Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR 14 Connections (Continued) Choose one of the following TV connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment. ote All video signals are available from all video outputs. That means that whichever TV connection you use, it will work with all input sources, including VHS out of the Component/Progressive Video Output. Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the S-Video in jack on your TV using an S-Video cable (S). the AUDIO jacks from 2 Connect yourLeft and Right suppliedOUT audio in the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right jacks on TV using the audio cables (A). Component Video Connection RF Coaxial Connection Connect the RF OUT (TO TV) jack on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the antenna in jack on your TV using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable (R). If you use this connection, tune your TV to the DVD Recorder+VCR's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). How to set the DVD Recorder+VCR's RF output channel Turn off the DVD Recorder+VCR, then press and hold CH (v/V) on the front panel for about five seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). "RF 03" or "RF 04" appears on the front panel display. 1 Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the corresponding in jacks on your TV using a Y Pb Pr cable (C). the AUDIO jacks from 2 Connect yourLeft and Right suppliedOUT audio in the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right jacks on TV using the audio cables (A). Progressive Scan Connection If your television is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you may take advantage of the DVD Recorder+VCR's Progressive Scan output for the highest video resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled. Audio/Video Connection 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the video in jack on your TV using the supplied video cable (V). the AUDIO jacks from 2 Connect yourLeft and Right suppliedOUT audio in the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right jacks on TV using the audio cables (A). Rear of TV ANTENNA INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO INPUT 1 Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the corresponding in jacks on your TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). the AUDIO jacks from 2 Connect yourLeft and Right suppliedOUT audio in the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right jacks on TV using the audio cables (A). L R Pr Pb Y R S V A C otes ­ Be sure to set the Progressive Scan option to "ON" in the General menu; see page 20. ­ Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Audio/Video or S-Video connections. DVD + VCR OUT AV 1 AV IN (FROM ANT.) IN OUT COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R Pr R RF S-VIDEO OUT OUT (TO TV) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL L L Pb L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO Y COAXIAL Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR 15 CONNECTIONS & SETUP Connecting a TV S-Video Connection 1 Connections (Continued) Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left and right audio in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A). RF S-VIDEO OUT Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR DVD + VCR OUT AV 1 AV IN (FROM ANT.) IN OUT COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R Pr R OUT (TO TV) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL L L Pb L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO Y COAXIAL Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby DigitalTM, MPEG 2, or DTS) O A X 1 Connect one of the DVD Recorder+VCR's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable. OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT L R COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT need DVD Recorder+VCR's 2 You willoutput; to activate theSettings" on page 21. digital see "AUDIO AUDIO INPUT Amplifier (Receiver) Digital Multi-Channel Sound A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel audio/video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD Recorder+VCR (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. Caution: Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected. otes ­ If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. ­ 5.1 channel digital surround sound via the digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a digital multi-channel decoder. ­ To see the audio format of the current DVD on the onscreen display, press AUDIO. ote The DVD Recorder+VCR does not perform internal (2channel) decoding of DTS sound tracks. To enjoy DTS multi-channel surround, you must connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to a DTS compatible receiver via one of the DVD Recorder+VCR's digital audio outputs. 16 Connections (Continued) Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the audio/video out jacks on your external component, using optional audio/video cables. ote If you use the S-VIDEO jack on the front panel, there will be no signal output from the front panel VIDEO jack. Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder, video deck or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN jack of the DVD Recorder+VCR. ote This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks. DV Digital Camcorder DV IN/OUT POWER AV 2 IN VIDEO L - AUDIO - R S-VIDEO DV IN Front of DVD Recorder+VCR 17 CONNECTIONS & SETUP