Magnavox 1VMN29896 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual MDR515H / F7 HDD & DVD P LAYER WITH IGITAL UNER HANK YOU FOR CHOOSING EAD YOUR UICK F YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT WWW OR CALL INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Instructions The model and serial numbers of this unit may be found on the cabinet. You should record and retain those numbers for future reference. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 In case of picture problems with 480 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 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.
  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Remote Control (NC003UD) with AA (1.5 V) battery x2 RF coaxial cable RCA audio/video cables Owner’s Manual (EN/FR) Owner’s Manual Quick Start Guide (EN) Maintenance Servicing g • Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING” on pages 115-119 before returning the product. •...
  • Page 5: Trademark Information

    Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc. under license from Philips Electronics North America. © 2011 Funai Electric Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, transcribed, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, in any form or for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Funai.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction SAFETY INFORMATION ......2 Safety Instructions ........2 Supplied Accessories .
  • Page 7 Playback INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK ....BASIC PLAYBACK ....... Direct Playback .
  • Page 8: Features

    Features This unit not only plays back the contents on internal HDD, DVD, or CD, but also offers features for you to record on HDD or DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit allows you to record on the HDD, a DVD+RW/- RW (rewritable) and a DVD+R/-R (one-time write).
  • Page 9: Symbols Used In This Owner's Manual

    Editing Available for a disc that is not finalized or DVD+RW. Deleting a title: You can delete a title which you do not need anymore. Putting names on titles: You can put your favorite names on titles. Setting / clearing chapter marks: You can set / clear chapter marks on titles.
  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. y y STANDBY/ON button Press to turn on the unit, or to turn the unit to the standby mode. (To completely shut down the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord) 2.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Rear Panel VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO 1. ANTENNA IN jack Use to connect an antenna. 2. VIDEO IN jack (L1) Use to connect external device with an RCA video cable. 3. VIDEO OUT jack Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an RCA video cable.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the 2 AA (1.5 V) batteries matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Open the cover. Insert batteries. Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.
  • Page 13 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. DTV/TV button • Press to switch between digital TV (DTV) mode and analog TV (TV) mode. 2. STANDBY/ON y y button • Press to turn on the unit, or to turn the unit to the standby mode.
  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. : Appears when the channel is in DTV mode. 3. Title / track / file and chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title / track / file number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number.
  • Page 15: Connection

    Read this first: 1) Disconnect the AC power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) After making all the connections, connect the AC power cords of the devices. • Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Tv Using Audio / Video Jacks

    Connecting to a TV Using Audio / Video jacks RCA video cable VIDEO RCA audio cable AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO This connection is for TV pass through only Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: •...
  • Page 17: Component Video Out Jacks

    Connecting to a TV Using Component Video Out jacks VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • RF coaxial cable x 1 •...
  • Page 18 HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed. Front Panel Display Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive Press [HDMI] 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] 1080 Progressive Press [HDMI]...
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Cable / Satellite Box

    Connecting to a Cable / Satellite Box RCA video cable VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO RCA audio cable AUDIO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: •...
  • Page 20: Connecting To A Tv Without Audio / Video Jacks

    Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video jacks VHF / UHF antenna RF coaxial cable cable TV company If your TV only has an Antenna input (no A/ V inputs), you will need a RF modulator (NOT INCLUDED) to connect this player.
  • Page 21: Digital Audio Connection

    Digital Audio Connection Dolby Digital decoder COAXIAL digital audio coaxial input jack HDMI Audio Connection AV receiver / amplifier with an HDMI input jack HDMI IN HDMI cable To set up “HDMI Audio” refer to pages 103 and 113. To set up “Dolby Digital” refer to pages 101 and 106. Audio format (disc) Setting of this unit Dolby Digital...
  • Page 22: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START Finding the Viewing Channel on your TV After you have completed all the connections, you must find the viewing channel (external input channel) on your TV. After you have made all the necessary connections, press [STANDBY/ON y y ] to turn on the unit. Turn on your TV.
  • Page 23: Guide To On-Screen Display / Menu

    Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc or the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suit your preference.
  • Page 24 HDD / DVD Information / Menu 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video DVD SP(2Hr) * This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items may vary depending on the disc you insert. 1. Indicates the file type or a disc type and format mode. (DVD mode only) 2.
  • Page 25: Main Menu

    Main Menu Press [MENU] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Menu General Setting Timer Programming Title List Disc Edit HDD Menu...
  • Page 26 Disc Edit / HDD Menu / Dubbing / DISC Playback Mode <Disc Edit menu (DVD+RW)> Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF <Disc Edit menu (DVD-RW)> Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Finalize Disc Protect OFF <Disc Edit menu (DVD+R/DVD-R)>...
  • Page 27: Switching Hdd / Dvd Mode

    Switching HDD / DVD Mode Because this unit is a combination of HDD and DVD recorder, you must first select which component (output mode) you wish to operate. HDD mode Press [HDD] to activate the HDD component. How to Insert a Disc A] to open the disc tray.
  • Page 28: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. Follow the procedure in “Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV” on page 22 to display “Initial Setup” menu. Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK].
  • Page 29: Channel Setting

    CHANNEL SETTING Auto Channel Scan If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK].
  • Page 30: Adding / Deleting Channels

    Adding / Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Adding a channel is only available for the analog TV channels. Make sure: • You perform the “Auto Channel Scan” before adding or deleting the channels. CHANNEL SETTING Press [DTV/TV] to select the mode (DTV or TV) to/from which you want...
  • Page 31 ANALOG Select the channel number to add or delete. • Use [CHANNEL / ] to cycle through only the memorized channels. { B] to cycle through all the channels • Use [{ / including the ones not memorized. • Use [the Number buttons] to select a channel directly.
  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a channel that carries a clock information. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available on Cable in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting”...
  • Page 33 Manual Auto Clock Setting If the unit chooses an incorrect PBS channel on Cable TV, set the PBS channel manually by following the steps below. Select “Manual” at step 4 in “Analog Auto Clock Setting (Cable TV only)” on page 32, then press [OK]. Use [the Number buttons] or [K / L] to enter your Cable TV Analog PBS channel number, then press [OK].
  • Page 34: Manual Clock Setting

    Manual Clock Setting Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock Setting”, then press [OK].
  • Page 35: Tuner Settings

    TUNER SETTINGS Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control. • The analog mode and digital mode switch alternately. Channel Selection Select channels by using [CHANNEL [the Number buttons] found on remote control.
  • Page 36: Selecting Tv Audio

    Selecting TV Audio This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only the audio selected here will be recorded. Digital TV Note • You cannot change the audio language for the recording of digital TV broadcasting. •...
  • Page 37 Analog TV TUNER SETTINGS Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [OK].
  • Page 38: Dtv Closed Caption

    DTV Closed Caption Digital TV Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. TUNER SETTINGS Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting”...
  • Page 39: Closed Caption Style

    Closed Caption Style Digital TV Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. TUNER SETTINGS Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK].
  • Page 40 Use [K / L] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [OK]. • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting”...
  • Page 41: Information On Recording

    INFORMATION ON RECORDING Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/ DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times. DVD-RW/-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit.
  • Page 42 INFORMATION ON RECORDING Recording Mode You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows. Recording Recording Video/sound Disc size quality mode time 18 min 36 min 45 min 8cm Disc 54 min...
  • Page 43: Before Recording

    BEFORE RECORDING Make Recording Compatible Use this feature to make unfinalized +VR mode discs recorded on another unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title menu is automatically converted to our style.
  • Page 44: Basic Recording & One-Touch Timer Recording

    BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are recording to a disc, press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 27 on how to insert a disc).
  • Page 45 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [REC] to start recording. “I HDD” or “I DVD” will be displayed for 4 seconds. e.g.) DVD SP(2Hr) Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F] ] or [REC] again to restart recording.
  • Page 46: Autostart Recording

    AUTOSTART RECORDING Every time you turn on this unit, this unit automatically records the channel currently viewed and temporarily stores the recorded content to the HDD (Autostart recording). By using this function, you can pause or go back the TV program you are currently watching, and you can also start recording the whole TV program even at the middle of the TV program.
  • Page 47: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 36 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. • If you are recording to a disc, insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space. Guide to Timer Programming Display Timer Programming FEB/05/10 10:30 AM 69.1 SP...
  • Page 48 Use [K / L / s / B] to select analog (“- - -”) / digital (“DTV”) mode or external input (L1 / L2), then press [B]. e.g.) external input mode Skip Date Start FEB/05 10 : 30AM 11 : 30AM REC To Mode 1h00m...
  • Page 49: Programming Information

    How to select a channel number for the timer recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog Cable For channel number 1-12 press, press [B] or [ •...
  • Page 50 If the timer program did not complete correctly, the error number appears in the timer programming list. Timer Programming THU FEB/04 11:30AM Skip Date Start FEB/05 10:30AM 11:30AM New Program Each error number means: E1-22 Recording error other E37-39 than below Unrecordable disc E25-26 Copy prohibited program...
  • Page 51: Hints For Timer Recording

    Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 1 hour, the clock setting and all timer programming will be lost. • When recording to a DVD, if a disc is not inserted, the unit will perform the alternate recording to the HDD (refer to page 48).
  • Page 52: Special Recording

    SPECIAL RECORDING Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1) Press [STANDBY/ON y y ]. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list.
  • Page 53: Hints For Overwriting

    Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) overwrite...
  • Page 54: Dubbing

    Information on Dubbing You can dub the contents of the HDD to DVD or vice verse. Before you start dubbing, refer to pages 41-43 to see the recording compatibility. Guide to Dubbing Menu Display ABCDE HQ (1Hr) (0:30:00) JAN/ 4/2010 Dubbing List 1.ABCDE 2.JAN/ 4/10 1:00AM CH22...
  • Page 55: Setting For An External Device

    Setting for an External Device Connect the external device properly to the unit by using either L2 and L3 (Front) or L1 (Rear) input jacks. When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear). Use S-video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection.
  • Page 56: Recording From An External Device

    Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 55. DUBBING If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are recording to a disc, press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 27 on how to insert a disc).
  • Page 57: Information On Dv Dubbing

    Information on DV Dubbing Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to HDD or DVD. You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control of this unit such as playback, fast forward or reverse and stop all operations if the DVC is in video mode.
  • Page 58: Dvc To Hdd / Dvd Dubbing

    DVC to HDD / DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, see page 55 for connection instructions. DUBBING Preparing for DV dubbing (DVC to HDD): • Make sure your DVC is in video mode. Preparing for DV dubbing (DVC to DVD): •...
  • Page 59 Use [K / L] to select “Start Rec”, then press [OK]. The dubbing will start. To stop dubbing; A) Press [C STOP] on the unit. or B) Use [K / L] to select “Control”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “HDD” / “DVD”, then press [OK].
  • Page 60: Selected Title Dubbing

    Selected Title Dubbing DUBBING Preparing for dubbing (HDD to DVD): • Insert a recordable DVD. Preparing for dubbing (DVD to HDD): • Insert a disc to be dubbed. Press [MENU] in stop mode. Use [K / L] to select “Dubbing”, then press [OK].
  • Page 61 Repeat step 5 until you register all the titles to be dubbed, then press [DUBBING]. e.g.) HDD Title List ABCDE 12:00AM (10:00:00) FRI JAN/ 1/10 CH10 SP Press ‘DUBBING’ to confirm. The titles are now registered in the dubbing list. When you go back to the title list to add another title, titles already registered are shown with a check mark.
  • Page 62: One Title Dubbing (Hdd To Dvd Only)

    One Title Dubbing (HDD to DVD only) This function lets you select one specific title from the title list for dubbing. DUBBING Preparing for dubbing: • Insert a recordable DVD. Press [HDD] first. Press [TITLE]. Use [K / L / s / B] to select a desired title to dub, then press [OK].
  • Page 63: Protecting A Disc

    PROTECTING A DISC To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the titles, you can protect them from the “Disc Edit” menu. Press [MENU]. Use [K / ] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK].
  • Page 64: Playing The Discs On Other Dvd Players

    PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize DVD+R, DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization. Do not unplug the power cord during finalization.
  • Page 65: Auto Finalizing

    PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
  • Page 66: Information On Playback

    INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back a DVD, read the following information. Playable Discs and Files This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below.
  • Page 67 INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK PBC (playback control) for Video CD You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating the PBC (playback control) function of the video CD. This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver. 2.0 of video CD standard with PBC function.
  • Page 68: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are playing back the titles in DVD, press [DVD] first. Insert a disc (refer to page 27 on how to insert a disc).
  • Page 69: Playback From The Title List

    Playback from the Title List Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. • You can also start playback by pressing [PLAY B] instead of [OK] at step 3. BASIC PLAYBACK If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2.
  • Page 70 Note for DVD title list If you want to see disc information, press [{ ] first page of the title list is displayed or press [ K ] when the first title is selected but not when “Play”, “Edit” or “Overwrite”...
  • Page 71: Mp3 / Jpeg Files

    Playing Back an Audio CD and CD-RW/-R with MP3 / JPEG Files Note • The audio source of MP3 files cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. • Files whose extension is other than “.mp3(MP3)” or “.jpg / .jpeg(JPEG)”...
  • Page 72: Using The Title / Disc Menu

    KODAK Picture CD The Picture CD is a service to convert photographs taken by a conventional film camera into digital data and write the data on a CD. You can enjoy picture images on the TV set by playing back the Picture CDs. For details of KODAK Picture CD, contact a shop that provides developing service of Kodak Inc.
  • Page 73: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback You can play back from where you last stopped the disc. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last.
  • Page 74: Step By Step Playback

    Step by Step Playback Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. 2) Press [G] repeatedly. Playback will advance one frame (or step) at a time when you press [G] with the sound muted. To play back step by step backward: Press [H] repeatedly.
  • Page 75: Zoom

    Zoom 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. { B] to select 2) Use [{ / menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom, then press [OK]. 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45...
  • Page 76: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1) During playback press [DISPLAY], then proceed to step 2), or press [REPEAT] then proceed to step 3). • If the display menu is already shown, skip to step 2. { B] to select 2) Use [{ / to display the selection...
  • Page 77: Program Playback

    Program Playback You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. 1) Press [MENU]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “DISC Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “DISC Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK].
  • Page 78: Search

    Title / Chapter Search Using [H] / [G] 1) During playback, press [G] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward one at a time. • If there is no chapter in one title, the current title will be skipped.
  • Page 79: Time Search

    Time Search 1)During playback, press [DISPLAY] to bring up the display menu. If the display menu is already shown, skip to step 2. { B] to select 2) Use [{ / e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00...
  • Page 80: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case.
  • Page 81: Switching Virtual Surround System

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY] to bring up the display menu. If the display menu is already shown, skip to step 2. { B] to select 2) Use [{ / to display the selection...
  • Page 82: Information On Editing

    INFORMATION ON EDITING Guide to a Title List Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the HDD or the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [HDD], then press [TITLE].
  • Page 83: Edit Menu

    INFORMATION ON EDITING Edit Menu Media Available Features Putting names on titles Deleting a title Deleting selected titles Deleting a scene of a title Adding / deleting chapter marks Hiding chapters Protecting a title Dividing a title Setting an index picture Finalizing a disc Making edits compatible Putting name on disc...
  • Page 84: Editing

    Deleting a Title You can delete a title which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the title once deleted cannot be brought back. Note • For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, the available disc space will increase only when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted.
  • Page 85 Use [K / L] to select “Title Delete”, then press [OK]. HDD mode Resume Playback Play From Start Edit Title Delete Delete Multiple Titles Dubbing DVD mode Edit Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Hide Chapter Index Picture Title Dividing NOV/21/10 11:00AM CH12 SP 1 : 05 : 00 Confirmation message will appear.
  • Page 86: Deleting Selected Titles

    Deleting Selected Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back. Press [HDD], then press [TITLE]. Use [K / L / { / { B] to select any title, then press [OK].
  • Page 87: Putting Names On Titles

    Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Edit Title Name”, then press [OK].
  • Page 88: Chapter Marks (Add)

    Chapter Marks (Add) You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. Note for adding or deleting chapter marks • Maximum number of chapter marks in a title is 99 (for HDD/DVD) and the maximum number of chapter marks in total is no limit (for HDD) / 254 (for DVD).
  • Page 89: Chapter Marks (Delete)

    Chapter Marks (Delete) Note • You cannot delete the first chapter mark. EDITING To delete a chapter mark: Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK].
  • Page 90: Chapter Marks (Delete All)

    Chapter Marks (Delete All) EDITING To delete all chapter marks: Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Delete All”, then press [OK].
  • Page 91: Dividing A Title

    Dividing a Title You can divide one title into 2 new titles. EDITING Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Play back the title up to the point where you want to divide the title. When it comes to the desired point, press [PAUSE F].
  • Page 92: Deleting A Scene Of A Title

    Deleting a Scene of a Title You can delete a specific part of a title. Note • When you search for the start/end point at step 3/4, you can also use the special playback functions such as [G], [D] etc. EDITING Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu”...
  • Page 93 With “Preview” highlighted, press [OK] to preview the result. Every time [OK] is pressed, the deleted scene will be shown including scene material 5 seconds before and after the deleted scene. • If you are not satisfied with the result, use [K / L] to go back to “Start”...
  • Page 94: Protecting A Title

    Protecting a Title To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, you can protect them using the “Edit” menu. EDITING Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Protect”, then press [OK].
  • Page 95: Hiding Chapters

    Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. Note • ”Hidden” will be displayed in the preview window while previewing the hidden chapter. • When you make all chapters in the title “Hidden”, “Hidden”...
  • Page 96: Setting An Index Picture

    Setting an Index Picture You can set your desired scene as an index picture for each title. EDITING Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Play back the title to find the scene you want to use as an index picture.
  • Page 97: Putting Name On Disc

    Putting Name on Disc You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. EDITING Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK].
  • Page 98: Erasing Disc

    Erasing Disc You can erase all titles on a disc. EDITING Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Erase Disc”, then press [OK].
  • Page 99: Making Edits Compatible

    Making Edits Compatible If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on another unit. EDITING Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK].
  • Page 100: Deleting All Titles In Hdd

    Deleting All Titles in HDD 100 EN EDITING Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “HDD Menu”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select the desired type of deletion, then press [OK].
  • Page 101: Menu Items (Highlight Is The Default)

    LIST OF SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Menu Items (highlight is the default) Playback Parental Lock pages 104-107 Disc Audio Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Angle Icon...
  • Page 102: Solid Transparent Translucent Flash

    Menu Items (highlight is the default) Display CC Style pages 108-110 pages 39-40 V-Chip 102 EN LIST OF SETTINGS Font Style Style1 Style2 Style3 Style4 Style5 Style6 Style7 Style8 Font Opacity Solid Transparent Translucent Flash Font Color White Black Green Blue Yellow Magenta...
  • Page 103 Menu Items (highlight is the default) Display V-Chip pages 108-110 Video Progressive Scan pages 111-112 TV Aspect Video Input page 55 Recording Auto Chapter page 43 Auto Finalize page 65 Make Recording Compatible page 43 Clock Clock Setting pages 32-34 Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time Channel...
  • Page 104: Setups

    Playback 104 EN SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK].
  • Page 105 Parental Lock (Default: OFF) Some DVD-videos feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.
  • Page 106 Disc Audio Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect disc playback. Use [K / L] to select desired item, then press [OK]. Disc Audio Dynamic Range Control Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) (DVD only) Set to “ON”...
  • Page 107 Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) Set the subtitle language. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Subtitle Language English French Spanish Other Your setting will be activated. If “Other” is selected for using [the Number buttons]. Code Input to the language code table on page 120.
  • Page 108: Display

    Display 108 EN SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 109: V-Chip Mpaa Rating

    FL Dimmer (Default: Bright) Set the front panel display brightness. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. FL Dimmer Auto Bright Dark If “Auto” is selected, the display gets dark when the power is in the standby mode. V-Chip With the V-chip system in this unit, you can set the viewing limitation for the analog/digital TV programs...
  • Page 110 [Canadian French Rating] Rating Category 18ans+ Adult audience only 16ans+ Unsuitable for ages under 16 13ans+ Unsuitable for ages under 13 8ans+ Unsuitable for ages under 8 General audience Exempt program As for TV Rating’s TV-MA, TV-14, TV-PG, or TV-Y7, you can further set the sub ratings to block specific elements of programming.
  • Page 111: Video

    Video SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 112 Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set progressive scan mode to “ON”. 1) Use [K / L] to select “ON“, then press [OK].
  • Page 113: Hdmi

    HDMI SETUPS Press [MENU] in stop mode and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “HDMI”, then press [OK]. Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel HDMI Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 114 RGB Range (Default : Normal) You can adjust the RGB range to make the dark areas of the HDMI images brighter. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • Select “Enhanced“ if the black-white contrast is not clear. •...
  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom The power does not turn on.
  • Page 116 Symptom Certain functions of the DVC cannot operate. DV audio signal cannot be switched. No image from HDMI connection. Setup menu cannot be called up. TV channels cannot be changed. Only specific channels do not appear. The external input channels (such as L1, L2 or L3) cannot be skipped.
  • Page 117 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom TV aspect ratio does not match your TV screen. Playback picture is distorted. Color of the picture is abnormal. There is no sound, or no subtitle. Playback does not start from the beginning. HDD playback suddenly stops. Playback cannot be performed. There is no sound, or no subtitle.
  • Page 118 Symptom Titles cannot be edited or deleted. Dubbing cannot be executed. Titles cannot be edited or deleted. The capacity of the disc doesn’t increase even if the recorded program is deleted. Dubbing cannot be executed. The remote control does not function. • No batteries in the remote or the batteries may be weak. Replace the 118 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy...
  • Page 119: Error Message

    Error Message Error message Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region. Parental Lock On The current selected parental level prohibits playback.
  • Page 120: Language Code

    LANGUAGE CODE Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian 6563 Amharic 4759 Arabic 4764 Armenian 5471 Assamese 4765 Aymara 4771 Azerbaijani 4772 Bashkir 4847 Basque 5167 Bengali;Bangla 4860 Bhutani 5072 Bihari 4854 Bislama 4855 Breton 4864 Bulgarian 4853 Burmese 5971 Byelorussian...
  • Page 121: Glossary

    Analog Audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. Aspect Ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square);...
  • Page 122: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (width x height x depth) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity TV system Recording Recording format Recording discs Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Tuner Tuning system Channel coverage (ATSC / NTSC) Terrestrial Cable...
  • Page 123: Español

    Discos Reproducibles Este aparato es compatible con la reproducción de los siguientes discos y archivos. Discos reproducibles DVD-video DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW (Sólo discos en modo de video finalizados) DVD-R (Sólo discos en modo de video finalizados) CD-DA (CD de audio) CD de video CD-RW CD-R...
  • Page 124: Conexión Básica

    Conexión Básica cable RCA de vídeo VIDEO cable RCA de audio AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO Cables suministrados: • cable coaxial de RF x 1 Por favor, compre el resto de los cables necesarios en su tienda local. Conexión a un Televisor con un Puerto Compatible con HDMI •...
  • Page 125: Configuración Inicial

    Modo HDMI y señales efectivas de salida Presione [HDMI] para seleccionar el modo de salida HDMI. Cada vez que se presiona [HDMI] el modo de salida varía como sigue. Pantalla del panel frontal Progresivo de 480 Presione [HDMI] Progresivo de 720 Presione [HDMI] 1080 entrelazado Presione [HDMI]...
  • Page 126: Reproducción Directa

    Reproducción Directa Si usted está reproduciendo los títulos de una unidad de disco rígido, presione primero [HDD] y luego continúe al paso 2. Si usted está reproduciendo los títulos de un DVD, presione primero [DVD]. Presione [OPEN/CLOSE A] para abrir la bandeja de discos e insertar su disco con el rótulo aupntando hacia arriba.
  • Page 127: Copiado Básica

    Copiado Básica Preparación para el copiado (unidad de disco rígido a DVD): • Inserte un DVD grabable. Preparación para el copiado (DVD a unidad de disco rígido): • Inserte un disco a ser copiado. Presione [MENU] en el modo de detención.
  • Page 128: Limited Warranty

    FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.

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