Table of Contents Contents Safety Precautions Getting to Know Your Recorder Recorder Overview Quick Start Guide Connection for Playback Normal Disc Playback Program and Shuffle Playback Data Disc Playback (KODAK Picture CD/JPEG) Recording Signal from TV Tuner Recording Signal from AV/DV in Manual Recording Programming a recording Editing a Title Recorded Editing a DVD+RW or DVD+R Disc Menu Index for Initial Setup Troubleshooting Guide Attachment Page 2 4 5 7 10 12 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 1 Safety Precautions The lightning flash with an 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOTOPEN ! AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ! 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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLYQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELSHOULD ATTEMPT THIS. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT. POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LALAME LAPLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LABORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LAPRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOUD. This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation emits when open and interlocks are defeated. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: ATTENTION: CAUTION: DO NOT STAREINTO BEAM. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location, or contact us.Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by us or parties authorized by us will void all the manufacture warranties. Note: Playback of individual DVDs and CDs on your DVD Player and Recorder: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DVD R/RW in DVD video format and CD R/RW in CD-DAformat can be played. Due to quality differences of the media as well as peculiarities of the recording it can occur, nevertheless, that individual DVDs or CDs cannot be read. In such cases, it is not due to a malfunction of the playing equipment. Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different region code to your player, you will see the region code notice on the screen. The disk will not play, and should be unloaded. THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT REFERS TO THE SILKSCREEN ON THE REAR PANEL. 2 Safety Precautions CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Please carefully study this manual and always keep it available. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of. 1.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 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. 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.Aproduct 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, 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. 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 supply 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 alternatingFIGURE A current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power ANTENNA LEAD outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the EXAMPLE OF ANTENNAGROUNDING WIRE AS PER NATIONALELECTRICALCODE 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. GROUND Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug CLAMP ANTENNA having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This DISCHARGE UNIT is a safety feature, If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician (NEC SECTION 810-20) to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS 13.Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely EQUIPMENT (NEC SECTION 810-21) 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. GROUD CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 14.Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having NEC-NATIONALELECTRICALCODE ELECTRODE SYSTEM overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or S2898A (NEC ART 250, PART H) resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. 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. Article 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 or grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 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 powerline 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. 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, and 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 have the same charateristics 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 saftey checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 24.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 3 Getting to Know Your Recorder FEATURES Thank you for your purchase of this recorder which combines the functionalities of a DVD player and a DVD recorder. As a player, it can playback most of the media format, e.g. DVD, photo CD, CD, VCD, or just a data disc recorded by yourself! What's more, as a DVD recorder, it's complete jacks allow you to record signal from many ways, e.g. TV tuner, an audio/video system; to edit a pre-recorded DVD+RW. CHECKING YOUR PACKAGE First check and identify the contents of your player package, as listed below: - DVD recorder - Remote control - Audio cable - Video cable - Owner's Manual - Size AAA batteries (2) If any item should be damaged or missing, please inform your supplier without delay. Keep the packaging materials as you may need them to transport your player in the future. 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works. c 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any re ...