Precautions IMPORTANT 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. CAUTION : TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence fo importantoperating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. These labels can be found on the unit's rear panel. Ces étiquelttes se trousent sur le fond de Pappareil. 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. CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. CAUTION · Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified here may result in hazardous radiation exposure. · The use of Optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CAUTION : LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT : LASERS TRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFENT NIICHT DEM STRALHL AUSSETZEN! ADVARSEL : LASERSTRÄLING VED ÃBNING UNDGÃ UDSÆ TTEL SE FOR STRÃLING. VARNING : LASERSTRÃL NING NÃR DENNA DEL ÃR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÃLEN. VARO! : AVATTAESSA ALTISTUT LASERSÃTBL YLLE ÃLÃ KATSO SÃTEESEN This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to repair. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution appears on rear of the unit. CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD) 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. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 2 Precautions Important Safety Instructions · READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. · KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. · HEED ALL WARNINGS - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. · FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed. · CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzene secticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. · DO NOT USE THIS APPRATUS NEAR WATER - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. · ACCESSORIES - Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. · CART - Use only with a cart, stand, 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. · VENTILATION - Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. · GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - 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 is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your oulet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. · POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. · LIGHTNING - Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. · SERVICING - 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 over, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. · HEAT - Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat. Important Safety Instructions 3 Table of Contents Before You Start What's in the box ................................................... 5 Putting the batteries in the remote control ..... 5 Using the remote control..................................... 5 Compatible Discs .................................................. 6 Recording Simple recording ................................................... 23 OTR (One touch Timer Recording) ................. 23 Timer Recording.................................................... 24 Timer review - changing and erasing record settings .................................................... 25 Recording from a digital camcorder ................ 25 Controls & Display Front Panel ............................................................. 7 Display...................................................................... 8 Rear Panel .............................................................. 9 Remote Controller Unit ........................................ 10 Editing Editing a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc ...................... 26 Play disc (DVD+RW/DVD+R) ........................... 26 Rename disc (DVD+RW/DVD+R) ................... 26 Erase disc (DVD+RW only) ............................... 27 Record a new title (DVD+RW/DVD+R) .......... 27 Overwrite disc (DVD+RW only) ........................ 28 Lock disc (DVD+RW only) ................................. 28 Finalize disc (DVD+R only) ................................ 29 Editing a title of DVD+RW or DVD+R................... 29 Play title (DVD+RW/DVD+R) ............................ 30 Edit title (DVD+RW/DVD+R) ............................. 30 Rename title (DVD+RW/DVD+R) .................... 31 Erase title (DVD+RW only) ................................ 31 Overwrite title (DVD+RW only) ......................... 32 Connection Connection for Video Output Terminals ......... 13 Connection for Audio Output Terminals ......... 14 Connection for A/V Input Terminals ................ 14 Connection for DV IN and USB jack ............... 14 Basic Playback Playing a DVD or VCD disc ............................... 15 Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc................ 15 Playing an Audio CD or MP3 disc.................... 15 Playing a Picture CD ............................................ 16 Playing JPEG files from USB memory ........... 16 Using the Setup Menu Basic Operations ................................................... 33 General .................................................................... 33 Playback .................................................................. 34 Record ...................................................................... 36 Language ................................................................ 36 Channel Scan ........................................................ 37 Clock ......................................................................... 38 Advanced Playback Fast Forward/Backward ...................................... 17 Skip Forward/Backward ...................................... 17 Slow Forward (DVD/VCD).................................. 17 Frame by Frame Playback (DVD/VCD) ......... 17 Program Playback (Audio CD/MP3) ............... 18 OSD (On Screen Display) .................................. 19 Selecting Subtitles (DVD only) .......................... 19 Selecting Audio Languages (DVD only)......... 20 Repeating a Title, Chapter ................................. 20 A-B Repeat (DVD only) ....................................... 21 ZOOM Screen........................................................ 21 Switching the Camera Angle (DVD only)....... 22 Direct Search (DVD/VCD).................................. 22 Additional Information Specifications ......................................................... 39 Troubleshooting..................................................... 40 4 Table of Contents Before You Start What's in the box Thank you for buying this product. Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. 3 Close the cover. Accessories Using the remote control RF cable Keep in mind the following when using the remote control : · Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. · Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit's remote sensor. · Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit. · Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote. Audio/Video cable Remote control AA dry cell batteries x 2 NOTE Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: · Don't mix new and old batteries together. · Don't use different kinds of battery together-although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages. · Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. · Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to be used for a month or more. · When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. Operating instruction (this manual) Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert two AA/R03 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (+, -) inside the compartment. Before You Start 5 Before You Start Compatible Discs Any disc that displays one of the following logos should play in this system. Other formats, including DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, SACD and CD-ROM(except those containing MP3 files) will not play. DVD Video regions All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in any player. DVD Video compatibility · Single-sided or double-sided discs. · Single layer or dual layer discs. · Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio. · MPEG-2 digital video Discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters. MP3 compatibility information · The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible. · Mono or stereo MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format, 32 or 44.1 or 48kHz fixed bit-rate. Incompatible files will not play. · Compatible with variable bit-rate (VBR) files. · This player is compatible with multi-session discs. · Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular audio CD quality. Although this player will play 48K to 320K bit-rate. · MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bitrates. DVD-R compatibility · This unit can play DVD-R discs recorded as DVD video format. DVD+R/RW compatibility · This unit can play DVD+R and DVD+RW discs recorded as DVD video format. · Also this unit can record the video and audio signal in DVD+R or DVD+RW disc. Audio CD compatibility · 12cm or 8cm discs · Linear PCM digital audio · CD-Audio, CD-R and CD-RW formatted CDs are divided into tracks.(This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files, or Kodak picture CD files.) CAUTION · DVD-R and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player'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. Video CD compatibility · 12cm or 8cm discs · MPEG-1 digital audio · MPEG-1 digital video · Video CDs are divided into tracks. Super VCD compatibility · 12cm or 8cm discs · MPEG-1 digital audio · MPEG-2 digital video · Super VCDs are divided into tracks. 6 Before You Start Controls & Display Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56789 10 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STANDBY/ON To switch the unit on or into Standby. DISC TRAY Put a disc to be played on here. OPEN/CLOSE To open or close the disc tray. FL DISPLAY Displays operation status. PLAY/PAUSE Press to start or pause a disc playing. STOP Press to stop a disc playing. PREVIOUS (Skip Backward) To skip to the previous chapter or track. NEXT (Skip Forward) To skip to the next chapter or track. RECORD MODE To select the record quality. SELECT 11 13 CHANNEL DOWN/UP Used to select the preset TV channels. RECORD 12 Press to start a disc recording. SOURCE Used to select an external input. AUDIO IN 14 Connect to Audio Output of camcorder. 15 Connect to Composite Video Output of COMPOSITE VIDEO IN camcorder. 16 S-VIDEO IN Connect to S-VIDEO Output of camcorder. DV IN 17 Digital input jack for use with a digital video USB IN camcorder. This jack is for connection to DV camcorder only. It is not compatible with other digital equipments. 10 Used to select the menu item. 18 Digital input jack for use with a USB memory. Controls & Display 7 Controls & Display Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 TIMER Recording Indicator Lights when timer recording is on. DOLBY DIGITAL Indicator Indicates Dolby Digital 5.1CH playback. ANGLE Indicates the current disc being played is viewed as multi angle. This function only works for discs having scenes recorded at different angles. TITLE Indicator Title number for DVD playback. CHAPTER Indicator Chapter number for DVD playback. 6 7 8 9 ROTATION Rotates when the disc is spinning. REPEAT Indicator Illuminates when the current play mode is under repeat title, chapter, track (single), A-B, disc (all) respectively. PROGRAM Indicates the program playback. OPERATING Information Indicates title, Chapter and Track number and Time, TV channel. 8 Controls & Display Controls & Display Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 AC POWER CORD Connect to the wall outlet. AUDIO IN Connect to Audio Output of VCR or Set Top Box. VIDEO IN Connect CVBS to Composite Video Output of VCR or Set-Top Box. Or connect S-VIDEO to S-Video Output of VCR or Set-Top Box. 5.1 CH AUDIO OUT Connect to analog Audio Inputs of Audio AMP. If you want to connect to TV, connect FRONT L and R to Audio Inputs of TV. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connect to Component Video Inputs of TV. 6 VIDEO OUT Connect CVBS to Composite Video Input of TV or monitor. Or connect S-VIDEO to S-Video Input of TV or monitor. S-Video provides better picture quality than composite video. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connect COAXIAL OUT to Digital Audio Input (coaxial type) of Audio AMP. Or connect OPTICAL OUT to Digital Audio Input (optical type) of Audio AMP. RF IN Connect to external antenna. RF OUT Connect to Antenna Input of TV. 7 8 9 Controls & Display 9 Controls & Display Remote Controller Unit A A-B To repeat a certain section. ANGLE To view with a different frame angle. ARROW ( ) To select an item of menu. AUDIO To select the audio language. AV IN To select an external audio and video input to use for recording. C CHANNEL DOWN / UP Used to select the preset TV channels. CL(CLEAR) Used when discarding wrong number input. CM SKIP For moving to a scene of after 30 seconds. (about the length of a typical TV commercial) D DIMMER This adjusts the FL display brightness of front panel. DISPLAY To view the Title, Chapter, Track information or Subtitle Language, Audio Language, Repeat mode. DV IN To select a digital A/V input from a DV camcorder or USB memory. 10 Controls & Display Controls & Display E EDIT-DISC To edit a disc : Rename disc, Erase disc, Overwrite disc. EDIT-TITLE To edit a title : Insert chapter, Remove chapter, Hide chapter. ENTER Used to select the menu item. P PAUSE ( ) When you press this button during playback, you can view the still picture. Each time you press this button, you can see one frame at a time. PLAY ( ) To play the loaded disc. PREV ( ) To skip to the previous chapter or track. PROGRAM To playback in a specific order. F FWD ( ) Press for fast forward scanning during playback. R REC (Record) To record the TV programs. REC MODE To select the record quality. REPEAT To select a repeat mode. REPLAY To play back again from the scene of previous 10 seconds. It is a useful function to learn a foreign language. RETURN To move to a previous menu. When using VCD 2.0 and SVCD with PBC function, this button works as a RETURN button. REV ( ) Press for fast reverse scanning during playback. G GOTO To move to a specific time in a track or title. M MENU Used to display the contents menu of the loaded DVD disc. MUTE To turn on/off audio outputs. N NEXT ( ) To skip to the next chapter or track. NUMERIC (0~9) Used from the menu to select, Title/Chapter search and direct track number. O OPEN /CLOSE ( ) Press button to open or close the disc tray. If pressed under STANDBY, power is automatically turned on and the tray is opened. Controls & Display 11 Controls & Display S SETUP To change the initial settings. STANDBY/ON ( ) Activates the unit POWER ON or into STANDBY. STOP ( ) To stop a disc playing. SUBTITLE To select the subtitle language. T TIMER REC To set a timer recording. TITLE To display the title menu of the DVD. TV/DVD To switch between "TV mode" in which you get the picture and sound from the recorder's tuner, and "DVD mode" in which you get the picture and sound from DVD disc. TV MODE Set up TV type according to type supported by user's TV. Each time you press this button repeatedly, the TV type will change among NTSC, PAL and progressive scan. Z ZOOM Enlarges DVD screen image up to 2 times. 12 Controls & Display Connection Connection for Video Output Terminals Composite Video (CVBS) Output The composite video output is supported by most televisions. The composite video jack on TV is usually yellow and may be labeled video, CVBS, composite. Connect "Front L" and "Front R" to AUDIO INPUT (L/R) on TV and set "Analog Audio Output" to " LR Stereo" from the PLAYBACK SETUP menu. S-Video Output The S-Video output can be connected to the TV equipped with an S-Video input. The S-Video jack on TV may be labeled S-Video, Y/C, S-VHS. The S-Video provides better picture than the composite video. Component Video Output The component video output can be connected to the TV equipped with component input. The component video jacks on TV may be labeled YUV, Y/Pb/Pr, Y/Cb/Cr and may be green, blue, red. The component video provides the best picture. If you want to view a progressive scan TV via Y/Pb/Pr, set "Component output" to "Progressive" from GENERAL SETUP menu. NOTE · RF OUT, is labeled TO TV, is signal pass-thru only. · A S-Video cable, optical cable and DV cable are not supplied. Connection 13 Connection Connection for Audio Output Terminals You can enjoy the Dolby surround sound by connecting 5.1ch audio output or digital audio output to the audio amplifier. 5.1ch Audio Output Use 5.1ch audio outputs for connection with your 5.1ch A/V receiver or amplifier. From the PLAYBACK SETUP menu, set "Analog Audio Output" to "5.1 CH". Digital Audio Output Use digital audio outputs for connection with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. From the Digital Audio Output menu, select "RAW" or "LPCM" according to your decoder. Connection for A/V Input Terminals You can record programs from AV system such as VCR, DVD player, Camcorder, etc. Audio Input Connect the Audio Input to the Audio Output of AV system. Video Input Connect the Composite Video or S-Video Input to the Composite Video or S-Video Output of AV system. Connection for DV IN and USB jack Using the DV IN or USB jack, it is possible to read digitally the contents of DV tapes or USB memory. DV Input Connect the DV IN to the DV in/out jack on your camcorder using a DV cable(not supplied). USB Input Insert the USB memory in the USB jack of this recorder. 14 Connection Basic Playback Playing a DVD or VCD disc Playing an Audio CD or MP3 disc 1 2 3 4 5 Press POWER button to turn on your DVD Recorder. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Put a disc on the disc tray with logo-printed side up. Press OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the disc tray. The DVDR will load the disc automatically. 1 Load a Audio CD or MP3 disc. The first track is played back automatically. The track list is displayed on the TV screen. The TV screen shows disc menu. In case of VCD 1.0, the disc is played back automatically. Select the desired item by using , , , or 0 to 9 button, then press ENTER button to start playback.