Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER REC DVD VCR/DVD D-VR16SB PROGRAM REC DUBBING VCR ON / STANDBY ® VCR DVD DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER D-VR16SB 1VMN22711 / E9BA1BD 2006 Introduction Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. 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 important note is located on the rear of the cabinet. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM. Caution 1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided. 3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat sources. 4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields. 5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through the cabinet slots or openings as they could touch electrically live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric shock. 6. Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled and enters the unit, consult qualified service personnel. 7. Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only. 8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that the timer recording mode is off. 9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off while the mains cable is connected. 10. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.). 11. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet. 12. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find troubles or not in use. 13. The mains plug shall remain readily operable. 14. Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the unit in multimedia systems. 15. Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of ventilation openings. Power Supply The power supply is connected and the unit is live when the mains cable is plugged into a 220-240 V~, 50 Hz AC y outlet. To operate the unit, press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS. 2 EN Introduction Declaration of Conformity This product complies with the requirement of the directives EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC We declare that the following product: DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER, Model D-VR16SB is in compliance with following Regulations. EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020: 2002+A1:2003, EN61000-3-2: 2000, EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 EN60065: 2002 EN60825-1 Edition 1.2: 2001 Connection to Power Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. Connections Mains Cord This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance manufacturer is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug. If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to mains. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE Basic Setup Recording Playback 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. This product consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. Important As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the plug. If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board. Mains Supply:220 - 240V 50 Hz - AC only Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked with the letter "E" or by the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. FUSE BLUE (Neutral) BROWN (Live) Editing Make your contribution to the environment!!! · Exhausted batteries do not belong in the dustbin. · You can dispose of them at a collection point for exhausted batteries or special waste. · Contact your council for details. For Customer Use: Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No. located at the back of the unit and enter the information below. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. Function Setup VCR Functions Others CORD GRIP OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE EN 3 Introduction 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 the unit from direct sunlight and keep away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. Accessories Supplied Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries T-SET TIMER PROG VCR DVD SETUP REC MODE REC REC DUBBING SLOW SEARCH SYSTEM RF cable Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug. If water is spilled on the unit accidentally, unplug the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an authorized service centre for servicing. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Moisture Condensation Warning Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to allow the inside to dry. Quick Guide Registration card 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. Notice for the 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 picture problems with 525 or 625 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the `standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p or 625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre. 4 EN Introduction Maintenance Connections CLEANING THE UNIT Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive. SERVICING If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre. CLEANING DISCS If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records. CLEANING THE DISC LENS If the unit does not perform correctly even though you have referred to "Troubleshooting" and the relevant sections in the Owner's Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an authorized service centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit. Basic Setup DISC HANDLING Handle the disc by its edge so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the disc surfaces. Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used. Recording 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 programme 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 consult your dealer or an authorized service centre. Notes · Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use. · Clean video heads only when problems occur. Playback Editing 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. Function Setup VCR Functions "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. Others EN 5 Introduction Table of contents Introduction Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Choosing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Index to parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Preparation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . 21 On Screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Recording Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...