DVD VIDEO RECORDER OPEN/CLOSE / POWER/STANDBY REC MODE CHANNEL REC ERASE TIME SLIP STOP PLAY SKIP/FR FF/SKIP Operating Instructions Model No. DV-RX5000U Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. The region number of this unit is "1". The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL". Example: 1 ALL 1 2 4 Para la instalación y las operaciones básicas del aparato, existe una guía en español en las páginas 56 a 61. This manual was printed with soy based ink. RQT7122-P . 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 COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: 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. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Getting started WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that 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 cable entry as practical. - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. (FDA 21 CFR) AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1) ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. DANGER VARO! - AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. VARNING - SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. VORSICHT - SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. - RQLS0233 (Inside of product) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. OPEN/CLOSE / POWER/STANDBY REC MODE CHANNEL REC ERASE TIME SLIP STOP PLAY SKIP/FR FF/SKIP 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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 apparatus. 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 the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 9) Features This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also out performs past tape formats in ease of operation. Editing your recording [RAM] You can divide programs (page 32). Use play lists (page 28) to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to play in any order you like. MP3 disc play (page 21) You can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW, as well as DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CDs and CDs. Exceptional sound and picture quality when recording Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings. The encoder system used for recording is called "Hybrid VBR" and allows high quality recordings. Progressive Scan By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a progressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality picture rendered by the progressive scan function. Fast access to the program you want to watch (page 17) [RAM] [DVD-R] Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play. The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the features you can use (page 23) The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform. Make your own DVD-Video Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an original DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards. In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This means that this unit has the potential to play a central role in your home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD playback. Watch a program while you are recording it (page 22) [RAM] Chasing play You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it. Simultaneous rec and play You can record a program while watching one you recorded previously. Time Slip You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the time slip button. During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the scene you wish to view. Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD­RAM allows you to record a maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously). You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit recordings efficiently onto the available space on the disc. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit. 3 Getting started Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Editing Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Playing play lists, Playing play list scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback . . . . . . 29 Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Editing programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Getting started Setting up STEP 1 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEP 5 Set up to match your television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Advanced operation Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Common procedures, Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Play menu, Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Changing the information displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Display examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Home Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...