Electrohome DVRC802E User Manual

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DVRC802E

DVD-RW RECORDER & VCR

USER MANUAL

If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote

manufacturer for the required programming code.

When shipped from the factory, the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the "CABLE" (Cable Television)

mode. If not using Cable TV, set this menu option to the "TV" position.

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

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Page 1 DRAFT DVRC802E ENGLISH DVD-RW RECORDER & VCR USER MANUAL ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. TV/CABLE MODE SELECTION When shipped from the factory, the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” (Cable Television) mode.
Page 2 Contents Setting the screen ........... 29 Before using your unit TV SCREEN ............29 STILL MODE ............29 CAUTION ..............4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........5 LINE1 INPUT ............29 Features ..............8 LINE2 INPUT ............29 Disc ................9 Setting the image quality ......... 30 Handling discs ............
Page 3 Contents Tape playback Dubbing Loading and unloading a cassette tape ..... 48 Dubbing a tape onto a disc ........76 Cassette tape playback ........49 Dubbing a disc onto a tape ........77 Special playback ..........50 Dubbing using other equipment ......78 Picture search ..........
Page 4: Caution
CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead sym- bol, within an equilateral triangle is in- CAUTION tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Page 5: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 14. 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.
Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 26. DISC Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 27. NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Page 8: Features
Features Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but Edit function you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings Editing recorded material without changing using DVD-RW, DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition, you can enjoy editing the programs you record. the original titles Playback function You can create a playlist based on the original titles.
Page 9: Disc
Disc Handling discs Region management information This unit is designed and manufactured to support the Removing the Disc from its case region management information that is recorded on a Be sure to hold the disc by its edges. Do not touch the DVD disc.
Page 10: Discs On Which Video Can Be Recorded
Disc Discs on which video can be re- Recording format corded This unit has two modes for formatting discs for record- ing: VR mode and Video mode. To record video with this unit, use the discs below: When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the au- Media type Logo mark tomatic format function starts to format the disc.
Page 11: Disc Playback In Other Players
Disc Title/Chapter/Track Disc playback in other players A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and A disc recorded in this unit can be finalized. The disc smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”. can be played back in other players that can playback A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”.
Page 12: Parts And Functions
Parts and functions Front FF (Fast Forward) button VCR indicator Disc tray REC/OTR button Cassette Loading Slot PLAY button DVD indicator Display window CHANNEL buttons POWER button VCR/DVD button REW (Rewind) button AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO EJECT button STOP button IN (LINE 2) jacks DVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jack OPEN/CLOSE button Rear...
Page 13: Display Window
Parts and functions Display window " Display Description Lights during video tape playback. Video tape is temporarily stopped. Lights during video tape recording. Progressive scanning mode. Timer recording display. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. SP/SLP 2 VCR recording modes.
Page 14: Remote Control
Parts and functions Page Remote control POWER Turns power on/off EJECT Ejects the cassette tapes OPEN/CLOSE Opens or Closes the tray. DVD/VCR Switches to operation between VCR and DVD 33, 49, 76, 77 Direct channel selection of TV Setting input 37, 74 Entering a password TIMER REC...
Page 15: Power Source
Parts and functions Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control: Open the battery compartment Install two “AAA” batteries (not Replace the compartment cover. cover in the direction of the ar- supplied), paying attention to the row. polarity diagram in the battery compartment.
Page 16: Antenna Connections
Antenna connections If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR.
Page 17 Antenna connections DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.
Page 18: Cable Tv Connections
Cable TV connections Many cable TV companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable TV company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
Page 19 Cable TV connections IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode. This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment.
Page 20: Connections With The Tv Or Audio Component
Connections with the TV or audio component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is depen- dent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
Page 21 Connections with the TV or audio component Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier. Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier. Stereo Amplifier Audio (L) output To Audio (L) input...
Page 22: Auto Clock Setting
Auto clock setting / Setting the video channel Auto clock setting Preparation: You must connect the antenna or cable before connecting the AC cord to the power source. Wait at least 3 minutes with the power turned off, after the antenna or cable is connected, for the auto clock feature to activate.
Page 23: Setup Menu
SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU consists of several menus where Press to select the desired submenu and you can make various settings concerning lan- press ENTER. guage, audio functions, and images. In addition, this The screen for the selected submenu will appear. menu includes a clock, channel and other things SETUP MENU that require setting just after purchase.
Page 24: Setting The Language
Setting the language You can choose the language of the menu screen, Selectable languages: DVD menu, DVD audio and subtitles. ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL The language you have selected will play if it is re- Preparation: corded on the disc. • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. •...
Page 25: Setting The Parental Control
Setting the parental control Some discs are specified as not suitable for chil- NOTE: dren. This unit can prevent playback of such discs. • The selected level will apply to operations executed after this. Preparation: • The unit cannot restrict playback of some discs. •...
Page 26: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The clock is set to the correct time automatically, STANDARD TIME (Time zone) but it can also be set manually. The clock can be set In the rare event that you live within the broadcast range for daylight saving time and time zone. of two stations in two different time zones, the DVD/ VCR may recognize the wrong station for the auto clock Preparation:...
Page 27: Setting The Disc
Setting the disc You can format, protect, or finalize a disc. NEW DISC FORMAT If you insert an unused disc, the disc is automatically Preparation: formatted. • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. If you use the DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2), you can select •...
Page 28: Protect Disc
Setting the disc / Other (SYSTEM SETUP) NOTES: NOTES: • During the finalization the cursor will move repeatedly. • During the cancelling finalization the cursor will move When the finalization finished, “DISC FINALIZED” will repeatedly. appear. • The cancelling finalization process may require a few •...
Page 29: Setting The Screen
Setting the screen This section describes settings about the screen. STILL MODE You can set the type of image displayed on the TV Preparation: screen when the playback of the DVD is stilled. • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. Select “STILL MODE”...
Page 30: Setting The Image Quality
Setting the image quality / Setting the audio This section describes image quality settings. This section describes audio settings. Preparation: Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. •...
Page 31: Setting The Recording
Setting the recording This section describes recording settings. AUTO CHAPTER You can automatically make chapter marks on the DVD Preparation: to be recorded. • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. Select “AUTO CHAPTER” and select the interval be- •...
Page 32: Setting The Channel
Setting the channel / Setting other items This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory You can set the switching interval between played feature that allows you to skip channels up or down back images in the slide show mode. to the next channel set in memory, hence skip over Preparation: unwanted channels.
Page 33: Playback Procedure
Playback procedure Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray will open. Place a disc onto the tray. Hold the disc, position it with the printed label side up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper...
Page 34: Playback By Selecting A Title
Playback by selecting a title Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. When playing back a recorded • Load a recorded DVD. disc, you can display the title • Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will menu and select the title to be light.) played back.
Page 35: Checking Media Information
Checking media information Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. Various information on the loaded • Load the disc. disc can be displayed on the TV • Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will screen.
Page 36: Special Playback
Special playback Fast forward playback Press F.FWD during normal playback. NOTE: There may be a slight de- Each press of F.FWD will increase the speed of the search (x2), lay between pressing the button (x12), (x24), (x60). and the function activation. (The speed of the search is increased up to only 2 steps in Audio CD.) •...
Page 37: Commercial Skip
Commercial skip / Locating a specific scene Commercial skip Use this function to skip commercials while you playback. Press CM SKIP during playback. The time jumps to a point approx. 30 seconds later and playback re- sumes. NOTE: With some DVD-Video, the Commercial skip operation may not work. Locating a specific scene Specify the time recorded on the disc, chapter or title to playback.
Page 38: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback One touch repeat This feature can be used to repeat the last 10 seconds of viewed material, and continues to play as normal. Press ONE TOUCH REPEAT during playback. The video returns to a point 10 seconds before and playback resumes. NOTES: •...
Page 39: Title Selection
Title selection / DVD menu Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU during playback. The title menu appears on the screen. •...
Page 40: Changing Angles
Changing angles / Zooming / Karaoke playback Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Angle 1 out of 3 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected.
Page 41: Changing Soundtrack Language
Changing soundtrack language / Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Audio 1/8 ENG Dolby Digital Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired language is selected. The on-screen display will disap- pear after a few seconds.
Page 42: Various Operations On Cd
Various operations on CD Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. This section describes the TRACK • Load the music CD. INFO screen where music CDs can • Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) be played back using the various operations.
Page 43 Various operations on CD Random playback Press to select “RANDOM PLAY” from the menu list and press ENTER. The order of music tracks is randomly changed. Press PLAY. Music is played back in random order. To cancel random playback, select “RANDOM PLAY” from the menu list again, and press ENTER.
Page 44: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg Playback
MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. MP3 and WMA files can be played • Load the disc storing MP3, WMA or JPEG. back. Also, you can display JPEG • Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) files on the TV screen and enjoy them as a slide show.
Page 45 MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Playing back MP3/WMA files Press to select MP3 or WMA file. • In case the disc includes more than 10 files, you can turn to the next or the previous page. (See page 42.) BROWSER Grammy03_01.mp3 Grammy03_02.mp3 Grammy03_03.mp3 Grammy03_04.mp3 Grammy03_05.mp3 Grammy03_06.mp3...
Page 46 MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Playing back JPEG files Press to select JPEG file. • In case the disc includes more than 10 files, you can turn to the next or the previous page. (See page 42.) BROWSER /popArt Alfred Ia Guigne.jpg Alone.jpg Ambassadeurs-Aristide_Bruant.jp Arlstide Bruant.jpg At_the_Moulin_Rouge.jpg...
Page 47: Progressive Scan
Progressive scan Preparation: • Connect to a TV equipped with component jacks which support the The unit supports the progressive progressive video input. scanning system as well as the con- • Turn ON the TV and set it to the corresponding video input mode. ventional interlaced scanning sys- •...
Page 48: Loading And Unloading A Cassette Tape
Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked • Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model. • This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to playback S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.
Page 49: Cassette Tape Playback
Cassette tape playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press DVD/VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically).
Page 50: Special Playback
Special playback Repeat playback The entire video tape will be played until its end. The Picture search tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and Reverse picture search function the playback will be repeated. Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback. Forward picture search function Press REPEAT while the VCR is playing back.
Page 51: Zero Return Function
ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system Press DISPLAY. The counter display shows the tape run- 8 : 47 ZERO RETURN function HI-FI ning time during playback or recording. This function makes tape rewind- ing stop at the counter “00:00:00” 00 : 04 : 38 SP position automatically.
Page 52: Read This Before Recording On Disc
Read this before recording on disc Types of disc This section explains things you must You can use DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video. know to record onto a disc. Read it before attempting to record. DVD-RW (VR mode) •...
Page 53: Disc Remaining Time
Read this before recording on disc NOTES: Disc remaining time • When using one touch timer re- VR mode cording to record on a DVD disc, it takes some time from when you • Recording is possible as long as there is available space on the disc. press REC/OTR until recording (Finalized discs can be recorded by cancelling the finalization, see actually starts.
Page 54: Recording A Tv Program
Recording a TV program Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. You can record programs you watch • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. on TV onto video tapes or DVDs. •...
Page 55 Recording a TV program To stop recording Press STOP to stop recording. “ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. NOTE: When recording onto a DVD, even if STOP is pressed during record- ing, recording does not stop instantly. Recording may continue for as long as 1 minute maximum.
Page 56: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. The One-touch Timer Recording • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. feature provides a simple and con- • Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode. venient way to make a timed re- cording.
Page 57: Timer Recording
Timer recording Setting timer recording The timer recording system allows Preparation: you to select the date, time and • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. channel and record the desired pro- • Load a recordable DVD or video tape. grams.
Page 58 Timer recording Press to select “TYPE” and press ENTER. Press to select “ONCE” from the list and press ENTER. SETUP MENU T I M E R R E C S E T T Y P E O N C E R E C R E C ONCE...
Page 59 Timer recording SETUP MENU T I M E R R E C S E T T Y P E O N C E R E C R E C D AT E ( M M / D D ) 11 / 2 0 ( T H ) M O D E S TA R T 0 8 : 0 0 P M...
Page 60: Stereo Recording And Playback
Stereo recording and playback When a MTS STEREO broadcast is re- ceived, the word “STEREO” will appear on The VHS Hi-Fi audio system per- the screen and the program can be viewed STEREO mits high fidelity recording of MTS or recorded in stereo. STEREO TV broadcasts.
Page 61: Editing The Disc
Editing the disc This section explains how to edit Title menu the recorded contents on DVD- When the content is recorded, a title name that includes the date, time, RWs. However, the items that you channel number and other information is created automatically. can edit vary with the recording The title menu can be used when you playback after confirming the formats.
Page 62: Editing A Playlist
Editing a playlist Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. You can create and edit the playlist • Load the recorded DVD-RW (VR). based on the original title. • Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Creating a playlist Press TITLE MENU.
Page 63: Changing A Title Name
Editing a playlist Changing a title name Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. Select the playlist where you want to change the title name. • Press to select the playlist. • Press to display the editing menu of the playlist. •...
Page 64: Erasing A Scene (Edit Title)
Editing a playlist Erasing a scene (Edit title) You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created playlist. When you erase the scene from the playlist, the scene is not erased from the original title. Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. Select the playlist where a scene you want to erase is included.