User manual SYLVANIA SSR90V4

Before you start Owner's Manual DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder Connections Getting started SSR90V4 OPEN/CLOSE POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY DUBBING STOP PLAY VCR CHANNEL VCR RECORD OUTPUT SELECT DVD RECORD DVD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R Recording Playing discs INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. Supplied Accessory · Remote control · RF cable (NB108UD) (WPZ0901TM002) with two AA batteries · Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or WPZ0102LTE01) · Owner's Manual (1VMN20341) · Quick Use Guide (1VMN20003) Editing Owner's Manual Changing the SETUP menu VCR functions Others Español If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's manual or to order replacement accessories, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8453 or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com Before you use this unit , you need to complete connections. Refer to "Connections" on pages 13-15. To record a program easily, refer to "Easy DVD recording" on pages 16-17 after connections are completed. (You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.) 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: Laser Safety 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. 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) ANTENNA LEAD WIRE Connections Getting started ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 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. Recording Playing discs Editing Changing the SETUP menu VCR functions 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 97-100 before returning the product. · If 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 until its inside gets dry. CLEANING THE CABINET CLEANING DISCS 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. · Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive. · 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 Notice for progressive scan outputs 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 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the `standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. · If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to "TROUBLESHOOTING" 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. 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 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. · Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear 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 Audio/Video store 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 along with the video head cleaner before use. · Clean video heads only when problems occur. 4 Before you start Before you start Table of contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . .9 Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 VCR/DVD recorder Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 SETUP/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 DISPLAY menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Repeat/Random/Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . . .56 Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Connections Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . .14 Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Editing discs in VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode . . . . . . . .61 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) . .65 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Setting titles to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Releasing titles from protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . .74 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Editing DVD-R discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Getting started Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Recording Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) 27 Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Settings for the recording format to a blank disc . . .28 Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Checking the recording picture quality . . . . . . . . . .32 One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hints for timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Playing discs Editing Changing the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . .85 Tour of the SETUP menu . . . . Settings for Language . . . . . . . Settings for Display . . . . . . . . . Settings for Audio . . . . . . . . . . Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 .86 .88 .90 .92 Changing the SETUP menu Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Guide to displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Skipping TV commercials during play . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Recording and One-touch timer recording . . . .94 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 One-touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 VCR functions Others Español Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 RF converter output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 5 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 after that.The following features are offered with this unit. Recording DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly 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 in the current recording speed 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 remains 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. 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*.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. Others Progressive Scan system Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals. 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, you are allowed to experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system. 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 recording 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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 DUBBING STOP PLAY VCR CHANNEL VCR OUTPUT SELECT DVD DVD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R Connections RECORD RECORD 22 20 18 21 19 17 16 1. 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, then turn the unit on. 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 when 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. 9. DVD RECORD button (DVD) Press once to start recording. Press repeatedly to start a 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 stop the proceeding timer recording in DVD. 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 12. DVD SELECT indicator This indicator appears when the DVD output mode is selected. 13. VCR SELECT indicator This indicator appears when the VCR output mode is selected. 14. DUBBING button (DVD/VCR) Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which 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 "Guide to Displays on the front panel" on page 12. 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 start a 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 motion. Press to stop 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 the playback mode. (Rewind Search) Getting started Recording Playing discs 1 23 DVD S-VIDEO 45 6 Editing 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. Changing the SETUP menu 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. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only) Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with component video cables. 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. 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 or other equipment with a coaxial digital input jacks with a digital coaxial cable. VCR functions 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 REC MONITOR ENTER MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN CLEAR/C-RESET ZOOM SEARCH MODE SKIP SKIP 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 activate the remote control in VCR mode. (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 the playback mode. 6. REC/OTR button (DVD/VCR) Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a 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 scanning mode or the interlace mode. 8. REC MONITOR button (DVD) Press to check the video to be recorded before attempting. 9. MENU/LIST button (DVD) Press to display the Disc menu. Press 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 selecting 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) Press to call up the index or time search menu. 13. CM SKIP button (DVD) During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. 14. REC SPEED button (DVD/VCR) Press to switch the recording speed. 15. OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD) Press to open or close the disc tray. 16. AUDIO button (VCR) During playback a HiFi video tape, press to change the AUDIO OUT setting "HIFI" and "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 the tracking during playback or in slow motion of the tape. Also while playback is in still mode, you can adjust the picture blurred vertically. 18. VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR) Press to select VIDEO or TV position. 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 activate the remote control in DVD mode. (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. Also during pause, press to play reverse step by step. SKIP G button (DVD) During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track. Also during pause, press to play forward step by step. 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 Recording POWER REW F.FWD STOP/E JECT PLAY VCR OPEN/C LOSE RECOR D DUBBIN G CHANN EL STOP VCR OUTPU T SELECT PLAY DVD DVD RECOR D S-VIDE O VIDEO LAUDIO -R Playing discs REC PAUS k REV H E SK VCR/DVD recorder Switching Editing 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 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 Changing the SETUP menu OPEN/CLOSE DUBBING STOP PLAY h IP BY PLA G STOC MEN AL GIN P ENTE R U/ D FW g K NU LIS ME Y T PLA POWER CHANNEL VCR OUTPUT SELECT DVD RECORD DVD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R REC SPEED AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE .@/: 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 VCR functions REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. REC MONITOR ENTER MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN 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. CLEAR/C-RESET ZOOM SEARCH MODE SKIP SKIP CM SKIP Others Español 9 Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Guide to Displays on screen menu This unit uses the following types of display for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list, and DISPLAY, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play. DISPLAY also gives you some disc information for checking the status of the disc. SETUP/DISC/CD menu Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either of SETUP/DISC/CD by pressing { / B buttons.Then, press ENTER button to display each menu. This provides entries to all main functions of the unit. "SETUP" is available only in the Stop mode. "DISC" is available only when a DVD-R/RW disc is inserted into the unit. When a DVD-Video disc (commercially available), a new DVD-R disc or the finalized DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select "DISC". "CD" is available only when an Audio CD disc or a CD-R/RW disc with MP3 files is inserted into the unit. Setup Menu Disc Setting CD Playback Mode Setup Disc Edit Format Finalize CD Playback Mode Random Play Program Play 1 4 Playback Setting 2 5 3 6 Disc Protect OFF ON 1234 1. Edit: Turns on a title list (when a disc with VR mode is inserted, 'Original' or 'PlayList' is available), which shows the recorded titles on the disc. 2. Format: Allows you to erase all of the recorded content on the disc. The disc will be completely blank. 3. Finalize: Allows you to finalize a disc recorded titles. 4. Disc Protect (VR mode only) : Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording. 12 1. Random Play: To set the random play programming. 2. Program Play(Audio CD only): To set the program playing. 1. Playback: To set up the unit to play discs as you prefer. 2. Recording: To set up the unit to record to discs or tapes as you prefer. 3. Display: To set up the OSD screen as you prefer. 4. Select Video: To choose a line input to record to DVD discs from other video equipment. 5. Clock: To set up the clock of the unit as you need. 6. Channel: To make the channel setting of the unit as you prefer. 10 Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) DISPLAY menu DVD mode First: DVD Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing. Details are on page 41. 1. Indicates the disc type and the format mode. 2. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 3. Indicates a current channel number. 4. Indicates a title number, chapter number and the time elapsed of disc play. 5. Each icon means: : Search Connections : Audio : Subtitle : Angle (except VR mode) : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction : Zoom Getting started 4 1 1 00:00:00 1 DVD-RW Video mode SP 1:25 Rem. 2 3 Recording 5 CH 1 STEREO Playing discs VCR mode First: VCR Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu. 1 2 CH21 STEREO 1. Playback status of the current tape. 2. Indicates a current channel number and an audio status of the program. 3. Indicates a recording speed only five seconds. 4. Indicates a Tape Counter. 5. Audio status of the current tape. Editing Changing the SETUP menu VCR functions SP 0:00:00 HIFI 3 4 5 Others Español 11 Before you start Functional overview (cont'd) Guide to Displays on the front panel 4 1 6 5 1. Current status of the unit : Appears when a disc or a tape play is paused. : Appears when playing a disc or a tape. : Appears when the timer programming has been set and is proceeding. : Appears during recording process. : Appears during repeat play. : Appears when a tape is in the unit. 2 3 7 2. Disc type and Current status of the unit : Appears when an audio CD or a disc with MP3 files is inserted in the disc tray. : Appears when a DVD disc is inserted in the disc tray. Appears when the timer recording is proceeding in DVD. Appears when DVD is in the timer recording standby mode. : Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted in the disc tray. : Appears when a DVDRW disc is inserted in the disc tray. : Appears when the timer recording is proceeding in VCR. Appears when VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. : Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process. : Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process. 3. Recording speed Indicates the recording speed of the disc or tape. 4. Title/Track and Chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title/track number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number. 5. Displays the following · Playing time / remaining time · Current title / chapter / track number · Recording time · Clock · Channel number · VCR tape counter · OTR remaining time 6. : Appears in the afternoon with the clock displaying. : Appears when the progressive scan system is activated. 7. Display message 1 3 1. Appears when the disc tray is opening. 2. Appears when the disc tray is closing. 2 4 3. Appears when a disc is loading in the disc tray. 4. Appears when recording data is writing on to the disc. 12 Connections Before you start 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 Connections 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 Getting started (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 Basic Audio Good picture Method 2 Better picture Method 3 Best picture Recording TV AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y CB Playing discs CR Audio cable (supplied) Video cable (supplied) S-Video cable (commercially available) DVD S-VIDEO This unit DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Component Video cables (commercially available) DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR Y T COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN L L L Editing L L R OUT IN