User manual SYMPHONIC WFR205

uide ick G Qu Playable discs Disc DVD-VIDEO NOTE:You can either use A/V connection or RF connection with this unit. 1 (Back of TV) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Connections [Cable Box or Satellite Box] 3 Connect Video cable (supplied) 4 Connect Audio cable (supplied) 1 Connect OUT IN DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder OR From Cable or Satellite Company Indoor or Outdoor Antenna WFR205 This unit is compatible to play the following discs. Logo Disc CD-DA (AUDIO CD) CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files) ReWritable 2 Connect DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT DVD S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR IN R OUT DVD PR/CR DVD/VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN L L L COAXIAL PB/CB R VIDEO IN R VIDEO OUT OUT OR (Back of this unit) I From Cable Company (No Cable Box) Logo See pages 14 and 15 of the Owner's Manual for the detailes. DVD-RW (VIDEO/VR mode) 2 0 +100 INPUT SELECT Recordable CHANNEL Watching TV INPUT SELECT button DVD-R (VIDEO mode) CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files) CH VOL CH VOL is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. I VIDEO L AUDIO R MENU VOLUME CHANNEL POWER VIDEO 2 DVD+R/+RW discs are supported for playback only. *Some DVD+R/+RW discs are not compatible with this unit. (Example of a TV) (Example of a TV remote control) Region codes The number inside the globe refers to region of the world. This unit can play DVDs that are labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1. 1. Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). 2. Press a button on the TV's original remote control (see the table below) to select an external input channel until the DVD recorder's picture appears. NOTE: These steps are for A/V cable connection only. Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands Admiral Curtis Mathis GE AUX LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 INPUT, AUX A/V CHANNEL, INPUT1, SVIDEO, INPUT2 AUX LXI-Series Magnavox Panasonic RCA Samsung Sanyo 00 AUX CHANNEL TV/ VIDEO INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 TV/ VIDEO VIDEO Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith 00 VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 TV/ GAME 00 Recordable discs This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs allow you to record programs only once. DVD-RW discs allow you to record programs repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased. You can record programs on DVD-R discs only in Video mode, while recording format for DVD-RW discs can choose either Video mode or VR mode. Disc type Disc format Video mode Video Hitachi JVC Kenwood Press [SETUP]. Easy Setting Menu OSD Language Clock Channel DVD-RW Recording Format Timer Programming Auto Finalize Disc Advanced Setting Menu Video mode Auto Presetting Now VCR DVD English Channel Auto Preset Manual Preset VCR DVD CH 1 Functions Playing, limited recording, limited editing Playing, recording, Original/Playlist editing Attributes 8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm) 8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm) DVD-RW VR mode DVD-RW: 1-4x VR DVD-RW Video mode DVD-R Playing, limited recording, limited editing Using [ K/ L], select "Channel" from the Menu. Select "Auto Preset" and the unit will start getting available channels in your area. Follow to the back side of this sheet. DVD-R: 1-16x 3 3 ­1 DVD Recording Easy Recording Press [DVD] on the remote control first. 3 ­2 Timer Recording · You can set up to 8 programs (once, daily or weekly). · Be sure to set the clock before starting a timer programming. Select the recording speed REC/OTR VCR DVD REC/OTR How to select the recording speed: Disc Size Recording Recording Video/Sound Quality speed time * XP (1H) 18 min 36 min 72 min 108 min 144 min (poor) (good) 60 min 120 min 240 min 360 min 480 min (poor) (good) Display the Timer Programming Screen POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. Timer Programming display appears. Select any blank line and press [ENTER]. Q Timer Programming VCR DVD 7 DISPLAY 8 SPACE 9 CLEAR SETUP Date T-SET 1. 2. 3. ----------------- Start End CH DVD VCR Speed 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER REC SPEED PLAY REC MONITOR SKIP PAUSE SKIP SP (2H) 8cm Disc LP (4H) EP (6H) SLP (8H) XP (1H) SP (2H) 12 cm Disc LP (4H) EP (6H) SLP (8H) .@/: 1 GHI ABC DEF 4. 5. 2 JKL 3 MNO SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH CH 6. 7. 8. 4 5 6 DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO SEP (10H) 180 min Set the date Timer Programming Date Start End CH Select the desired TV channel T-SET TIMER PROG. VCR DVD DVD VCR Speed 1. JAN/01 2. 3. ----- --:-- --:-- L1 DVD SEP (10H) 600 min .@/: 1 GHI ABC DEF When pressing at the current date, Timer Recording mode will change as follows: e.g. January 1st at present JAN/01 L 2 JKL 3 MNO Move to next CH Daily L 4 PQRS 5 TUV 6 WXYZ VIDEO/TV Press repeatedly TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER to select desired recording time Set start and end time Timer Programming VCR DVD End CH DVD VCR MON-SAT L MON-FRI L 7 DISPLAY 8 SPACE 9 CLEAR SETUP 0 Recording times appear on the TV screen (30 minutes to 8 hours). Recording will start. Date Start Speed SAT L 1. JAN/01 2. 3. ----- 12:57AM --:-- L1 DVD L L L FRI SUN JAN/31 Move to next REC/OTR VCR DVD REC/OTR Record! REC/OTR VCR DVD REC/OTR REC SPEED PLAY I REC SPEED PLAY 0:30 Select the channel number to record 0:30 Timer Programming Date Start End CH VCR DVD DVD VCR Set the Timer Standby mode POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. REC MONITOR SKIP PAUSE SKIP Speed SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH (Normal Recording) 1:00 1. JAN/01 2. 3. ----- 12:57AM 1:57AM 8 DVD DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO REC MONITOR SKIP PAUSE SKIP T-SET 8:00 7:30 Move to next SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO When the unit reaches the specified time, recording will stop automatically. Select the media to record Timer Programming Date Start End CH .@/: 1 GHI ABC DEF 2 JKL 3 MNO CH 4 VCR DVD DVD VCR 5 TUV 6 WXYZ VIDEO/TV PQRS Speed 7 DISPLAY 8 SPACE 9 CLEAR SETUP 1. JAN/01 2. ----- 12:57AM 1:57AM 8 DVD 0 After all recordings, finalize your disc! After recording, you must finalize the disc in order to play on other units. 3. indicator will appear on the front display. Move to next To stop recording REC SPEED PLAY Select the recording speed Timer Programming Date Start End CH Finalizing* Playable OPEN/CLOSE POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD CHANNEL DUBBING STOP PLAY RECORD OUTPUT SELECT REPEAT TRK. DVD VCR DVD DVD VCR Speed REC MONITOR SKIP PAUSE SKIP 1. JAN/01 2. 3. ----- 12:57AM 1:57AM 8 DVD 1H I SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH S-VIDEO DVD VIDEO L - AUDIO - R VCR DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO Hints for DVD Recording Formatting is not needed when inserting a blank disc. UNIT AUTOMATICALLY PREPARES THE DISC FOR RECORDING. You need to record in Video mode and finalize the disc to play it back on other players and OTHER This Unit DVD player Not Playable I ENTER! ENTER * You cannot finalize discs recorded in other DVD recorders. Timer Recording is now set. PLAYER MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH DVD-R or DVD-RW. 1VMN21068 / E9621UD_QG ##### Before you start Owner's Manual DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder Connections Getting started WFR205 OPEN/CLOSE POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD CHANNEL DUBBING STOP PLAY RECORD OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R Recording INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. Disc Playback Supplied Accessory · Remote control · RF cable · Audio/Video cables · Owner's Manual (WPZ0901TM002) (WPZ0102TM015 (NB171UD or (1VMN20770) NB121UD) or WPZ0102LTE01) with two AA batteries Owner's Manual · Quick Use Guide · Blank Media (1VMN21068) DVD-R Editing Please read before using this equipment. 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.Symphonic.us Changing the Setting menu VCR functions Before you use this unit , you need to complete connections. Refer to "Connections" on pages 14-16. To record a program easily, refer to "Easy DVD recording" on pages 17-18 after connections are completed. (You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.) 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 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 Disc Playback Editing Changing the Setting 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. 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. 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. About Copyright Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4 Before you start Before you start Precautions (cont'd) Maintenance SERVICING · Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 78-81 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. 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. 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" 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 · 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. Connections Getting started Recording Disc Playback Editing Changing the Setting menu VCR functions Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories."Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital Recording "Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs.The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video players." Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. Others Español 5 Before you start Table of contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . .10 Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 The VCR/DVD recorder Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Setting/DISC/CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 DISPLAY menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Slow forward / Slow reverse playback . . . . . . . . . . .45 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Repeat/Random/Program playback . . . . . . . . . .49 Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Program playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Selecting a format of audio and video . . . . . . . .50 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Visual Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . .15 Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Editing discs in VR mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Editing discs in Video mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Editing discs in VR mode (Original) . . . . . . . . . .57 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Setting titles to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Releasing titles from protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . .60 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Setting or clearing chapter markers . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Combining titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Deleting a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Recordable disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Making discs playable on other DVD player (Finalize) 26 Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Choosing the recording format of a blank disc . . . .27 Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Checking the recording picture and sound quality . .29 One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Settings for an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Finalizing the discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Auto finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Changing the Setting menu . . . . . . . . .68 Tour of the Setting menu . . . . Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 .69 .70 .71 .73 VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Recording and One-touch Timer Recording . . . .75 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Information on DVD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Playing back MP3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Playing back discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . .43 Playing back discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . .43 Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . . .44 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Step by step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . RF output switch . . . . . . . . . Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language code . . . . . . . . . . Frequently Asked Questions Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 .81 .82 .82 .83 .83 Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover 6 Before you start Before you start Features This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on 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 one-time recording only. Also, this unit allows you to record to the videotape. You can choose either one for your convenience. Recording up to 8 programs: You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. One-touch Timer Recording: You can easily set recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC/OTR] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.The recording automatically stops when it reached to the recording time you set. 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 or a videotape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is removed. Left channel stereo recording: This unit can record the Left channel monaural sound as Left and Right channel sound automatically. DVD mode [REC MONITOR]: You can confirm the picture and sound quality for recording of the current recording speed which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, press [REC SPEED] to set the desired recording mode. Automatic Chapter marker setting: You can mark each title of recording with chapter markers as you set in the Setting menu before recording. Automatic Title menu making (Video mode): The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc. Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode): A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that you can edit titles on a Playlist as you prefer. An Original list is kept as it is. Automatic finalizing (Video mode): The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space. Editing DVD mode Deleting titles: You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Making your own Playlist (VR mode): 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. Dividing / Combining titles. Deleting parts of titles, etc. Protecting titles (VR mode): You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing, with this function. Connections Getting started Compatibility DVD mode Playback of discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode): Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back 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 them back on other DVD players. * DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW/R 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 back DVD-RW/R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format. Recording Disc Playback Symbol in this Owner's Manual The available functions depend on the type of disc or the recording mode. To specify disc type or recording mode for each function, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each function. Symbol DVD-V Video Editing Description Available to DVD Video discs Available to DVD-RW in Video mode DVD-RW VR Changing the Setting menu DVD-RW Available to DVD-RW in VR mode Available to DVD-R discs Available to Audio CDs Available to CD-RW/R discs with MP3 files Available to VHS tapes Use only tapes marked with this unit. Indicates that you need to select the DVD mode by pressing [DVD] on the remote control before proceeding next step. Indicates that you need to select the VCR mode by pressing [VCR] on the remote control before proceeding next step. Playback DVD mode DVD-R CD MP3 Theater quality sound at your home: When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theater-quality sound environment. Quick search for what you want to watch: You can easily find the part you want to watch using title, chapter or time search functions. Start Playback from Original and Playlist (VR mode): You can play back titles from either the Original list or the 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.An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. For Time search, you can go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip. VCR VCR functions First: (Press:) First: (Press:) DVD