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- Page 1 RC7310ML.NA1ULI_ENG_11Y Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | IS-DVD100121 | VCR / DVD Recorder Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-877-467-4289...
- Page 2 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. This 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...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Symbol Used in this Manual ....6 About the Symbol Display ... . .6 Notes on Discs ......6 Moisture Condensation . - Page 5 RECORDING About DVD recording ....35 Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings ....35 Notes for recording .
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Page 6: Symbol Used In This Manual
Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer- ence. Symbol Used in this Manual Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea- tures. -
Page 7: Recordable And Playable Discs
Recordings can be extensively edited Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization) [Video mode] Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features DVD-R (DVD - Recordable) These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it. -
Page 8: Playable Discs
Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files. -
Page 9: Restrictions On Video Recording
Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD- Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automati- cally and an error message will be displayed on- screen. -
Page 10: Disc-Related Terms
Disc-related terms DVD ±R / DVD ±RW DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re-recorded. -
Page 11: Front Panel
Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. Lights green when the Recorder is turned on. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. -
Page 12: Function Display Window
Function Display Window PRG TTL Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates repeat mode. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. The recorder is recording. Programmed playback active. Indicates current title. A disc is inserted in the DVD deck. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. -
Page 13: Remote Control
Remote Control BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M) - DVD: Search backward or forward. - VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/ forward picture search. CHP. ADD Inserts a chapter marker when playing/ recording. CH/TRK( Adjusts manually the tape’s picture onscreen. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). AV OUT (VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. -
Page 15: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv
Connecting an Antenna Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV or Cable TV a Antenna Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your Recorder. -
Page 16: Optional Tv Connections
RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel 1. When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold CH (V/v) on the front panel for more than five seconds. - Page 17 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan- nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv- er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks ( OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the cor- responding in jack on your amplifier.
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Page 18: Initial Settings
Initial Settings Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. General Operation 1. -
Page 19: To Add Or Erase Channels From Memory
To Add or Erase Channels from Memory This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually. 1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option. 2. Press B to move to the third level. [Edit] icon is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu appears. -
Page 20: Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. [ON] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal. [OFF] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are con- necting the Recorder to a standard (ana- log) television. -
Page 21: Audio Settings
Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG [Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. -
Page 22: Lock (Parental Control) Settings
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suit- able for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the com- plete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the area. -
Page 23: Recording Settings
Recording Settings Disc Record Mode You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent quality), SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality), EP (Extend quality). 1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press 2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). -
Page 24: Finalize
Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or com- puter equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE. -
Page 25: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display
General Explanation of General Explanation of On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Displaying Information While Watching TV While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen. -
Page 26: Playback
Playback VCR T ape Playback VCR T ape Playback Press VCR button to select the device to be operated. Basic Instructions 1. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. indicator lights and the Recorder pow- ers on automatically. 2. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit starts playback automatically. -
Page 27: Counter Memory Function
Counter Memory Function This feature is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times. 1. Begin recording or playing a tape. 2. -
Page 28: Time Search
Time Search Video To start playing at any chosen time on the disc: 1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. 2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and [-:--:--] appears. -
Page 29: Repeat A-B
Repeat A-B Video To repeat a sequence during playback. 1. Press A-B at your chosen starting point. [REPEAT A - ] appears briefly on the TV screen. 2. Press A-B again at your chosen end point. [REPEAT A - B] appears briefly on the TV screen and the repeat sequence begins. -
Page 30: Playing Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma Files
Playing an Audio CD or Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files MP3/WMA files The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW discs. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings] on page 31. Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. -
Page 31: Changing The Audio Channel
Changing the Audio Channel Press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different audio channel (stereo, left or right). Play mode select Press PLAY MODE to select a desired play mode. • [TRACK]: Repeats the current track. • [ALL] (CD): Repeats all the tracks on a disc. •... -
Page 32: Program Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Files
Program Playback with Program Playback with CD and MP3 / WMA CD and MP3 / WMA The program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3/WMA). -
Page 33: Viewing A Jpeg File
iewing a JPEG File iewing a JPEG File This unit can play JPEG files on CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW discs. Before playing JPEG recordings, read [About JPEG image files] on page 1. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press ENTER. - Page 34 View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: • [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. • [All] Views slide show all files. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fast].
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Page 35: About Dvd Recording
Recording About DVD recording About DVD recording Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. • The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. -
Page 36: Basic Recording From A Tv
Basic Recording from a TV Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording. 1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for Recording and load a recordable disc or tape. -
Page 37: To Record One Tv Program While Watching
To record one TV program while watching another 1. Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears. 2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed. Tip (VCR mode only) Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making changes during recording . -
Page 38: Timer Recording Troubleshooting
Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: • There is no disc (or tape) loaded. • A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded. • Disc Protect is set to ON in the Disc menu (see page 24). -
Page 39: Dubbing From Vcr To Dvd
Dubbing from VCR to DVD Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD using the DUBBING (DUB) button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD. 1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. -
Page 40: Editing
Editing Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist. -
Page 41: Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing
VR Mode: Original and VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exact- ly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. -
Page 42: Making A New Playlist
Making a New Playlist Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chap- ter] on page 43). -
Page 43: Deleting An Original Or Playlist Title / Chapter
Deleting an Original or Deleting an Original or Playlist T itle / Chapter Playlist T itle / Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time... -
Page 44: Naming A Title
Naming a T itle Naming a T itle You can name Original and Playlist titles independ- ently. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. -
Page 45: Divide One Titles Into Two
Divide One T itles Into T Divide One T itles Into T Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. -
Page 46: Hide A Chapter / Title
Hide a Chapter / T itle Hide a Chapter / T itle You can skip playing chapters or titles without delet- ing from the disc. 1. Use v V b B to choose a chapter or title you want to hide on the [Title List] or [Chapter List] menu, then press ENTER. -
Page 47: Overwriting Recording
Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) (Finalizing a Disc) Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. -
Page 48: Reference
Reference Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Ameharic 6577 Galician Arabic 6582 Georgian... -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
roubleshooting roubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. No picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output. The video cable is not connected securely. - Page 50 Symptom The Recorder does not No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. start playback. An unplayable disc is inserted. The disc is placed upside down. The disc is not placed within the guide. The disc is dirty. The Rating level is set. Video tape cannot be Is the cassette compartment empty? inserted.
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Page 51: Reset The Recorder
Symptom Picture or sound of Antenna or cables are loose. broadcasting channel is Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the weak or missing. Recorder Setup menu. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Can’t play disc record- ed on this Recorder on Some players will not play even a another DVD player. -
Page 52: Specifications
Specifications Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Recording Recording format Recordable discs Recordable time Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format VCR Specifications Head system Timer Tape speed... - Page 53 DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% Dynamic range More than 90 dB Inputs ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms...
- Page 54 Insignia Products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this Product, that this product shall be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of three hundred sixty five (365) days from the date of purchase as follows: LABOR: During the Warranty Period if this Product is determined to be defective, Insignia will repair or replace the Product, at its option at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Insignia authorized service facility.