User manual SYLVANIA SRDV495

Before you start Owner's Manual DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder Connections Getting started Changing the SETUP menu SRDV495 OPEN/CLOSE POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY ONE TOUCH DUBBING STOP PLAY VCR RECORD CHANNEL VCR OUTPUT SELECT DVD DVD-RW/-R DVD RECORD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. Supplied Accessory · Remote control (NB118UD) with two AA batteries · RF cable (WPZ0901TM002) · Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or WPZ0102LTE01) Playing discs VCR functions · Owner's Manual (1VMN20233) Owner's Manual · Quick Use Guide (1VMN20319) · DVD-R Blank Media (3 discs) Recording If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429 Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections. Refer to "Connections" on pages 10-12. To record a program easily, refer to "Easy DVD recording" on pages 54-55 after connections are completed. (You CANNOT copy any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.) Editing Others Español Before you start Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 appliance. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: CAUTION: LOCATION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM. 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. RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE 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: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. Make your contribution to the environment!!! · Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin. · You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. Contact your council for details. For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________ 2 Before you start Before you start Precautions (cont'd) Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance 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. EXCEPTION:A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5. 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 appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 9. 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. 10. 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 appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. 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 No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.A) FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ANTENNA LEAD WIRE Connections Getting started Changing the SETUP menu NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 14. 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 power-line surges. 15. 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. 16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through any 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 22. Heat - This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Playing discs VCR functions Recording Editing Others Español 3 Before you start Precautions (cont'd) Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: · Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. · Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. Symbol DVD-V Video Description Available to DVD Video discs Available to DVD-RW in Video mode Available to DVD-RW in VR mode Available to DVD-R discs Available to Audio CDs Available to CD-R/RW discs with MP3 files Available to VHS tapes Use only cassettes marked with this unit. Indicates that you need to select the DVD mode by pressing DVD button on the remote control before proceeding next step. Indicates that you need to select the VCR mode by pressing VCR button on the remote control before proceeding next step. DVD-RW VR DVD-RW DVD-R CD MP3 VCR Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire · Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. · If by accident water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing. · Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cassette holder. First: (Press:) First: (Press:) DVD VCR Maintenance SERVICING · Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 98-100 before returning the product. · When this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself.There are no user-serviceable parts inside.Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center. Moisture Condensation Warning Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours. CLEANING THE CABINET · Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive. About Copyright Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. 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. CLEANING DISCS · When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. · Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records. CLEANING THE DISC LENS · If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE" in this Owner's Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit. Notice for progressive scan output Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the interlaced video output. DISC HANDLING · Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs. · Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used. AUTO HEAD CLEANING · Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clearer picture. · Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in the unit may need to be cleaned. 1. Please visit your local electronics retailer and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner. 2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center. NOTES: · Remember to read the instructions provided with the video head cleaner before use. · Clean video heads only when problems occur. Symbol in this owner's manual Many functions of this unit are depending on the disc type or the recording mode. To specify for what disc type or recording mode each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. 4 Before you start Before you start Features This unit not only plays DVD's, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them.The following features are offered with this unit. Recording DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable, and DVD-R, which is available for recording once. Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience. Up to 8 programs recording: You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. One-touch timer recording: You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time the REC/OTR button on the remote control or the RECORD button on the front panel pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached. Dubbing mode: You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc.This function will be possible only if the DVD disc and the videotape are not copy protected. DVD mode REC MONITOR: You can confirm the picture quality for recording which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, press REC SPEED button to set the desired recording mode. Automatic Chapter marker setting: Chapter markers will be put on recordings as you set in SETUP menu before attempting to record. Automatic Title menu making: The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc which are recorded in Video mode. Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode): A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that you can edit titles in a Playlist as you prefer. An Original list is kept as it is. Editing DVD mode Setting/Clearing chapter markers: You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (VR mode) Making your own Playlist: With the original remaing as it is, you can edit titles on various playlist as you prefer. Putting names on titles. Setting pictures for thumbnails. Setting/clearing chapter markers. Deleting parts of titles, etc. Protecting titles: To avoid editing or erasing titles, the protect function is useful when it is ON in the original list. Connections Getting started Changing the SETUP menu Compatibility DVD mode Available for playing discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode): Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*. Note: You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players. * DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives or other DVD playback devices that do not play DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format. Playing discs VCR functions Others Progressive Scan system Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and a smoother appearance without visible scan lines. Play DVD mode Theater surround sound in your home: When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you are able to experience the theater surround sound from discs which contain tracks recorded in Dolby Digital format. Quick search for what you want to watch: You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time. Start to play from Original and Playlist (VR mode): Title playing is available from either an Original list or Playlist. VCR mode Quick search for what you want to watch: You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index search/Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip. Recording Note: You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Editing "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Others Español 5 Before you start Table of contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . .9 Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 VCR/DVD recorder Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Recording and One-touch timer recording . . . .50 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . .11 Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) 57 Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Choosing the recording format of a blank disc . . . . .58 Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Checking the recording picture quality . . . . . . . . . . .62 One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Hints for timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 SETUP/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 DISPLAY menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Presetting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Selecting TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 RF converter output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Changing the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . .25 Tour of the SETUP menu Language settings . . . . . . Display settings . . . . . . . . Audio settings . . . . . . . . . Parental control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .26 .28 .30 .32 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Editing discs in VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode . . . . . . . .75 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) . .78 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Naming Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Title Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Releasing titles from protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . .87 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Naming Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Editing DVD-R discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Naming Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Skipping TV commercials during play . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Repeat/Random/Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Selecting audio and video formats . . . . . . . . . . .47 Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 6 Before you start Before you start Functional overview Front Panel 1 2 3 OPEN/CLOSE 4 5 POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY ONE TOUCH DUBBING STOP PLAY VCR RECORD CHANNEL VCR OUTPUT SELECT DVD DVD RECORD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R DVD -RW/-R Connections 22 20 18 21 19 17 1. 16 11 15 14 13 12 10 9 8 7 6 POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR) Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timer standby mode and turn the unit on. The light besides the POWER button lights up when power is on. 2. Cassette compartment (VCR) Insert a tape here. 3. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD) Press to open or close the disc tray. 4. OUTPUT SELECT button (DVD/VCR) Press to select the component you wish to operate. 5. Disc tray (DVD) Place a disc on the disc tray when it's open. 6. AUDIO input jacks (LINE2) (DVD/VCR) Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables. 7. VIDEO input jack (LINE2) (DVD/VCR) Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable. 8. S-VIDEO input jack (LINE2) (DVD only) Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable (not supplied). 9. DVD RECORD button (DVD) Press once to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the time for One-Touch Recording. 10. PLAY button (DVD) Press to start or resume play. 11. STOP button (DVD) Press to stop playback or recording. Press to cancel the proceeding timer recording in DVD. 12. DVD SELECT indicator This indicator lights up when the DVD output mode is selected. 13. VCR SELECT indicator This indicator lights up when the VCR output mode is selected. 14. ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (DVD/VCR) Press to start VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR duplication you set in the SETUP menu. 15. CHANNEL L / K button (DVD/VCR) Press to change the channel up and down. 16. Display (DVD/VCR) Refer to "Front Panel Display Guide" on page 15. 17. Remote control sensor (DVD/VCR) Receive signals from your remote control so that you can control the unit from a distance. 18. VCR RECORD button (VCR) Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to set the time for One-Touch Recording. 19. PLAY button (VCR) Press to start playback. 20. STOP/EJECT button (VCR) EJECTbutton-Press to remove the tape from the unit. STOP button-Press to stop the tape playback. Press to cancel the proceeding timer recording in VCR. 21. F.FWD button (VCR) Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search) 22. REW button (VCR) Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback mode. (Rewind Search) Getting started Changing the SETUP menu Playing discs 1 23 DVD S-VIDEO 45 6 VCR functions Rear Panel DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN L L L COAXIAL R OUT IN CB R R OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CR · These jacks are 98 7 useful only in DVD mode. Recording 12 11 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR) Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit. S-VIDEO IN jack (LINE1) (DVD only) Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable (not supplied). COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only) Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with component video cables (not supplied). AUDIO IN jacks (LINE1) (DVD/VCR) Use to connect external equipment with standard audio cables. AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD/VCR) Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with standard audio cables. ANTENNA IN jack (DVD/VCR) Use to connect an antenna. ANTENNA OUT jack (DVD/VCR) Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal from the ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor. nent damage to the unit. 8. VIDEO OUT jack (DVD/VCR) Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with a standard video cable. 9. VIDEO IN jack (LINE1) (DVD/VCR) Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable. 10. S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD only) Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with an S-Video cable (not supplied). 11. AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD only) Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with standard audio cables. 12. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (DVD only) Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other equipment with a coaxial digital input jack with a digital coaxial cable (not supplied). Editing Others Español Note: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause perma7 Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE POWER 14 15 16 REC SPEED AUDIO 1 .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 JKL 3 MNO 2 GHI CH 17 18 19 21 20 22 24 26 4 PQRS 5 TUV 6 WXYZ VIDEO/TV 7 8 SPACE 9 SLOW 0 DISPLAY VCR DVD PAUSE 4 3 5 REC/OTR PLAY 23 STOP SETUP TIMER PROG. 6 7 8 10 12 9 11 13 25 27 28 29 30 31 REC MONITOR ENTER MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN CLEAR/C.RESET ZOOM SEARCH MODE SKIP SKIP ONE TOUCH DUBBING CM SKIP 1. POWER button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timer standby mode, then turn the unit on. 2. Number buttons (DVD/VCR) Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title/chapter/track on display or a TV channel. Also press to enter values for the settings in the SETUP menu. 3. DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR) Press to display or change the on-screen display. 4. VCR button Press to allow the remote control to operate the VCR. Refer to page 9. Press to select the VCR output mode. 5. E button (DVD/VCR) · DVD mode During playback, press to play fast reverse or during pause, press to play slow reverse. · VCR mode Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback mode. 6. REC/OTR button (DVD/VCR) Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to set the time for One-Touch Recording. 8 7. SETUP button (DVD/VCR) Press to display the setup menu. During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch to the progressive video output or the interlaced. 8. REC MONITOR button (DVD) Press to check the recording speed before attempting a recording. 9. MENU/LIST button (DVD) Press to display the Disc menu. To change ORIGINAL and PLAYLIST on the TV screen. (VR mode only) 10. TOP MENU button (DVD) Press to display the top menu. 11. CLEAR/C.RESET button (DVD/VCR) · DVD mode Press to clear the password once entered, to cancel the programming for CD, to clear the selected marker number in the marker setup mode or to clear the program once entered in the timer recording setting mode,etc. · VCR mode Press to reset the tape counter. 12. SEARCH MODE button (VCR) To call up the index or time search menu. 13. CM SKIP button (DVD) During playback, press to advance 30 seconds. 14. REC SPEED button (DVD/VCR) Press to select the recording speed. 15. OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD) Press to open or close the disc tray. 16. AUDIO button (VCR) During playback of a HiFi video tape, press to change the AUDIO OUT setting to "HIFI" or "MONO". 17. CH K / L buttons (DVD/VCR) · DVD mode Press to change the channel up and down. · VCR mode Press to change the channel up and down. Press to adjust tape tracking during playback or in slow motion. In still mode, you can adjust the picture if blurred vertically. 18. VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR) Press to select VIDEO or TV mode. 19. SLOW button (VCR) During playback, press to view the video tape in slow motion. 20. PAUSE F button (DVD/VCR) Press to pause play or recording. 21. DVD button Press to allow the remote control to operate the DVD. Refer to page 9. Press to select the DVD output mode. 22. PLAY B button (DVD/VCR) Press to start or resume play. 23. D button (DVD/VCR) · DVD mode During playback, press to play fast forward. Or when playback is paused, press to play slow forward. · VCR mode Press to rapidly advance the tape or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. 24. STOP C button (DVD/VCR) Press to stop playback or recording. 25. TIMER PROG. button (DVD/VCR) Press to display the timer program setting menu. 26. ENTER button (DVD/VCR) Press to confirm or select menu items. 27. K / L / { / B buttons (DVD/VCR) Press to select items or settings. 28. RETURN button (DVD/VCR) Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen. 29. ZOOM button (DVD) During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen. 30. SKIP H button (DVD) During playback, press to skip to the previous chapter or track. Or during playback, press to play reverse step by step. SKIP G button (DVD) During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track. Or during playback, press to play forward step by step. 31. ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (DVD/VCR) Press to start VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR duplication however you set in the SETUP menu. Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Installing batteries in the remote control Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Using a remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: · Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit. · Use within the operating range and angle as shown. · Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the unit. · Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other equipment located close to the unit. · Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control. Within about 23feet (7m) 60° Remote control P TOP ORI Connections 1 2 3 Note: Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: · Do not mix new and old batteries together. · Do not use different kinds of batteries 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 is not going to be used for a month or more. · When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction rules that apply in your country or area. · Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries. Getting started Changing the SETUP menu POWER REW F.FWD STOP/E JECT PLAY VCR RECOR D OPEN/C LOSE ONE TOUCH DUBBIN CHANN EL G STOP VCR OUTPU T SELEC T DVD DVD RECOR D PLAY DVD -RW/-R S-VIDE O VIDEO LAUDIO -R Playing discs REC PAUS k REV H E SK h IP BY PLA G STOC MEN AL GIN P ENTE R U/ D FW g K NU LIS ME Y T PLA VCR/DVD recorder Switching Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate with the OUTPUT SELECT button. VCR functions VCR MODE Press the VCR button on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR SELECT indicator is lit.) POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY VCR RECORD OUTPUT SELECT button OPEN/CLOSE ONE TOUCH DUBBING STOP PLAY POWER CHANNEL VCR OUTPUT SELECT DVD DVD -RW/-R DVD RECORD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R REC SPEED AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE Recording .@/: 1 GHI ABC DEF 2 JKL 3 MNO CH 4 PQRS 5 TUV 6 WXYZ VIDEO/TV DVD MODE Press the DVD button on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD SELECT indicator is lit.) VCR OUTPUT SELECT DVD 7 8 SPACE 9 SLOW VCR button DVD button DVD SELECT indicator VCR SELECT indicator 0 DISPLAY VCR DVD PAUSE PLAY STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. REC MONITOR ENTER MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN Editing CLEAR/C.RESET ZOOM SEARCH MODE SKIP SKIP ONE TOUCH DUBBING CM SKIP Note · Pressing only the OUTPUT SELECT button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control. You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control. · Pressing the SETUP or the TIMER PROG. button switches the unit to the DVD mode. 9 Others Español Connections Connection to a TV Antenna Cable Signal (Back of TV) or (Back of TV) Antenna Cable Signal 3 Connect RF Cable (supplied) DVD S-VIDEO DVD/VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN L L or 1 Disconnect DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L COAXIAL R OUT IN CB R R OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CR 2 Connect (Back of this unit) 4 Plug in the AC power cord of this unit. Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Method 1 Audio Connection Good picture Method 2 Better picture Method 3 Best picture TV AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y CB CR Audio cable (supplied) Video cable (supplied) S-Video cable (not supplied) Component Video cables (not supplied) DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This unit DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR DVD S-VIDEO Y T COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN L L L L L R OUT IN CB R R OUT R VIDEO OUT CB VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CR CR OUT or DVD AUDIO OUT DVD S-VIDEO DVD/VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L COAXIAL R OUT IN CB R R OUT L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT *Required for progressive scan display from DVD. VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CR R · These jacks are useful only in DVD mode. AUDIO OUT Note · Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system. · Method 2 and method 3 are only useful in DVD mode. PLAY If your TV is compatible with 480p progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture; You must select the connection Method 3 above and select progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that "P.SCAN" will appear on the display of this unit. If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning; Press and hold the SETUP button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback, so that "P.SCAN" on the display of this unit will disappear. 10 STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. REC MONITOR ENTER MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN more than 3 seconds during DVD playback [Interlace mode] [Progressive scanning mode] Connections Before you start Connection to a cable box or satellite box Connection A IN (Back of this unit) (Cable box or Satellite box) OUT DVD/VCR ANTENNA IN Connections OUT Cable Signal RF Cable (supplied) E (Back of TV) Select this connection when you want to view or record a scrambled channel.With this connection, channels cannot be changed on this unit.You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box. · While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed. To select channels on the cable box or satellite box 1) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button.The "POWER" indicator on the front panel will light up. Then, press the CHANNEL buttons to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box). · If noise appears on the TV screen, press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control. · If you use channel 4, you need to change this unit's RF output to channel 4. Refer to "RF converter output" on page 24. 2) On the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you have selected at step 1). 3) On the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view or record. Getting started Changing the SETUP menu Connection B DVD/VCR ANTENNA IN (Back of this unit) (Cable box or Satellite box) E Playing discs Cable Signal OUT IN OUT (Back of TV) RF Cable (supplied) RF Cable Select this connection when you want to change channels on this unit.With this connection, you may watch one channel while recording another. · You may not view or record a scrambled channel. To select channels on the cable box or satellite box 1) On the cable box or satellite box, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as this unit's RF output channel.) · Refer to "RF converter output" on page 24. 2) On the TV, select the same channel as the output channel (3 or 4) of the cable box or satellite box. 3) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button. The "POWER" indicator on the front panel will light up. Then select the channel you want to view or record. · If noise appears on the TV screen, press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control. To playback a DVD disc or a tape Before trying to playback DVD or tape you MUST follow step 1) to 2) above. · Refer to "Playback" on pages 35-36, 50. To view one channel while recording another 1) While you are recording on this unit, press VIDEO/TV button. 2) On the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view. Note to the Cable TV System Installer : This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible. 11 VCR functions Recording Editing Others Español Connections Connection to an Audio System · Before changing the connections, all devices should be turned off. · Refer to each owner's manual for further information on other devices. Method 1 Stereo system Analog audio input jacks AUDIO COAXIAL (VCR/DVD Sound) Method 2 (DVD Sound Only) Receiver with Dolby Digital Decoder Digital audio input jack Audio cable (supplied) Coaxial Digital Audio cable (not supplied) This unit