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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder+VCR VR3845 User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET compliance is: GoVideo, 7835 East McClain Drive, Scottsdale, POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. AZ 85260, USA. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of such as a bookcase or similar unit.

  • 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 MANUAL 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

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION AUDIO Settings......21 • Dolby Digital ......21 Overview .
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation ..34-35 EDITING Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc ..34 Title List and Chapter List Menu ..46-57 Music Menu Options .

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Recordable Discs TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area This DVD Recorder+VCR is a dual-format unit, which limits. means you can record on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD+RW recordable discs.

  • Page 7: About Recordable Discs

    Overview (Continued) About Recordable Discs Is Editing a DVD like Editing a Videotape? No. When you edit a videotape you need one video How are +/-R and +/-RW discs different? deck to play the original tape and another to record the +/-R is a record-once medium, while +/-RW is a re- edits.

  • Page 8: Notes For Recording

    Overview (Continued) Notes for Recording Restrictions on Video Recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the • You cannot record copy-protected video using this DVD Recorder+VCR uses variable bit-rate video com- DVD Recorder+VCR. Copy-protected video includes pression. This means that the exact recording time DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    Overview (Continued) Precautions Notes on Discs Handling the Unit Handling Discs When shipping the unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the The original shipping carton and packing materials disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the come in handy.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Overview

    Front Panel Overview POWER button and indicator VCR EJECT Switches the DVD Recorder+VCR ON and OFF. Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Lights green when the DVD Recorder+VCR is turned on. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. DVD EJECT (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Display Overview

    Front Panel Display Overview Disc Type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates that a timer recording is in progress or is programmed. REC Indicates that a recording is in progress. PRG Indicates that program playback is active. TTL Indicates current title number. Indicates a disc is inserted in the DVD deck.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview POWER EJECT - Opens and closes disc tray. Turns DVD Recorder+VCR on and off. - Ejects tape in VCR deck. TV/VCR COPY Switches between the DVD Recorder+VCR tuner and your TV tuner. Copies DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD). CLEAR Selects DVD mode.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Overview

    Rear Panel Overview RF IN (FROM ANT.) Connect to your antenna or cable TV outlet. AV 1 IN (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R) Connect to the audio/video output of an external source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). AV OUT (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Component (Y Pb Pr) inputs.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Cable Service Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter There are a variety of ways to connect the DVD or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach Recorder+VCR to your TV and other equipment. RF IN it to the (FROM ANT.) jack on the DVD Recorder+VCR.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Tv

    Connections (Continued) Connecting a TV S-Video Connection Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Choose one of the following TV connections, depending Recorder+VCR to the S-Video in jack on your TV on the capabilities of your equipment. using an S-Video cable (S). Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right audio in All video signals are available from all video out-...

  • Page 16: Connecting An Amplifier/Receiver

    Connections (Continued) Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left and right audio in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A).

  • Page 17: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connections (Continued) Connecting Optional Equipment Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the DVD Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to con- Recorder+VCR to the audio/video out jacks on your nect a DV digital camcorder, video deck or DVD-R/RW external component, using optional audio/video cables.

  • Page 18: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Setup Menu Overview Tuning Band CATV Auto Channel Set The DVD Recorder+VCR Setup menu includes system CH. Add/Del Clock Set settings in six categories GENERAL, LANGUAGE, TV Aspect AUDIO, LOCK, RECORD and DISC. Press SETUP on Progressive Scan the remote control to view the first and second levels of Factory Setting the Setup menu, and press B to display the third level .

  • Page 19: Channel Add/Delete

    Initial Setup (Continued) Channel Add/Delete Press B to move to the third level. This feature allows you to manually add or delete chan- Use v / V to select the Auto option then press nels from your channel list. ENTER. Follow steps 1-3 as shown under Auto Channel The Auto option is set at the factory.

  • Page 20: Tv Aspect

    Initial Setup (Continued) TV Aspect Factory Setting 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- If you wish, you can reset the DVD Recorder+VCR to nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars its original factory settings. Select “SET” then press above and below the picture.

  • Page 21: Audio Settings

    Initial Setup (Continued) AUDIO Settings Sampling Frequency • If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of han- Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. dling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. The DVD Set the DVD Recorder+VCR’s Audio Output according Recorder+VCR will automatically convert any 96 kHz to the type of audio system you use.

  • Page 22: Lock Settings

    Initial Setup (Continued) LOCK Settings Password Changing the 4-digit code Movie Rating Follow steps 1-3 as shown under Movie Rating. The Lock feature allows you to prevent DVDs from being played based on their ratings or to have certain Use v / V to select the Set Password option. discs played with alternative scenes.

  • Page 23: Country Code

    Initial Setup (Continued) Country Code RECORD Settings Enter the 2-letter code for the country/area whose stan- Disc Record Mode dards were used to rate your DVDs, referring to the “Country Code List” on page 60. You can set the default DVD recording quality to: XP (1 hr/disc), SP (2 hrs/disc), LP (4 hrs/disc), or EP (6 hrs/disc) Movie Rating...

  • Page 24: Dv Record Audio

    Initial Setup (Continued) DV Record Audio Disc Initialize Start You only need to set DV Record Audio if you have a Disc Finalize digital camcorder with 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to Disc Label Disc Protect the front panel DV IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio.

  • Page 25: Disc Finalize

    Initial Setup (Continued) Disc Finalize Disc Protect Finalizing a recordable disc ‘locks’ its recordings in Depending on the type of disc you are using, Disc place so the disc can be played on most standard DVD Protect allows you to preserve your DVD recordings in a players or computers equipped with DVD-ROM drives.

  • Page 26: Autoplay

    Initial Setup (Continued) AutoPlay Press ENTER. The Keyboard menu appears. When you load a DVD with AutoPlay turned on, the DVD Recorder+VCR will bypass the Disc menu and DVD-VR trailers and start playing the movie automatically. Set Language English/Latin Capital AutoPlay to ON or OFF.

  • Page 27: On-Screen Display Overview

    Initial Setup (Continued) On-Screen Display Overview Changing TV Channels If no disc is playing, you can change TV channels using The On-Screen Display provides feedback on the status the 0-9 or CH (+/-) buttons on the remote control or CH of the DVD Recorder+VCR and/or the currently loaded (v / V) buttons on the front panel.

  • Page 28: Osd Menu Options By Media Type

    Initial Setup (Continued) OSD Menu Options by Media Type Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the current Shows the current title/chapter number and Title: 1/4 total number of mode Chapter: 3/28 0:06:32 / 2:12:10 titles/chapters Menu Options Function Selection Method (Use v / V to select desired option)

  • Page 29: Video & +R/Rw

    Initial Setup (Continued) OSD Menu Options by Media Type (Continued) Shows the elapsed playing time Video +R/RW and total time. Shows the title name, recording date, Title 1 Shows the current recording mode, etc. 01/02/03 0:06:32 / 2:12:10 mode. Menu Options Function Selection Method (Use v / V to select desired option)

  • Page 30: Dvd Playback

    DVD/VCD Playback Playing a DVD/Video CD Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use Playback Setup the remote control. Some features may also be avail- able in the Setup menu. Press the DVD button to set the remote control to operate the DVD deck. Selecting Titles Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.

  • Page 31: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback

    DVD/VCD Playback (Continued) Playing a DVD/Video CD Repeat Video +R/RW REPEAT (Continued) CHAPTER DVD Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/All/Off REPEAT Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback A - B Press REPEAT to select the desired Repeat mode. Video +R/RW • Chapter: Repeats the current chapter. 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.

  • Page 32: Time Search

    DVD/VCD Playback (Continued) Playing a DVD/Video CD To Recall a Marked Scene 1 During disc playback, press SEARCH. (Continued) The Marker Search menu will appear on the TV screen. Marker Search Time Search Marker Search Video +R/RW - : -- : -- The Time Search function allows you to start playback from any chosen time on the disc.

  • Page 33: Camera Angle

    DVD/VCD Playback (Continued) Playing a DVD/Video CD Subtitles (Continued) Press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to select among all available subtitle lan- guages. Camera Angle Finding Locations on a Disc If a DVD contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can select among these angles during play- Use the SEARCH button to access virtually any point back.

  • Page 34: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Operation

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Music menu options Disc 1. To display menu options, select a track (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER. Music 2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to The DVD Recorder+VCR can play audio CDs and - Audio CD Title...

  • Page 35: Pause

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Pause Repeat A-B To repeat a sequence in a track: 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1 Press A-B at your chosen start point. 2 To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. The Repeat icon and “A-” appear on the menu screen. Skip Tracks 2 Press A-B again at your chosen end point.

  • Page 36: Program Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma

    Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Program Playback enables you to make custom Use v / V to select the track you want to start playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Program can playing. contain 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA tracks. Press PLAY (N) to start.
  • Page 37 Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA (Continued) Repeat Programmed Tracks Changing track order in the Program List Press REPEAT to select the desired Repeat mode. • TRACK : Repeats the current track. 1 Select the track you wish to move on the Program •...

  • Page 38: Jpeg Disc Operation

    JPEG Disc Operation Viewing a JPEG File Use v / V to select “Full Screen” then press JPEG ENTER. The DVD Recorder+VCR can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG Recordings” on page 39. Insert a disc and close the tray.

  • Page 39: Still Picture

    JPEG Disc Operation Still Picture Notes on JPEG Recordings Depending on the size and number of JPEG files, it Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during a Slide Show to pause playback. may take several minutes for the recorder to read the disc’s content. If you don’t see an on-screen display Skip Images after several minutes, some of the files are too big —...

  • Page 40: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback Before You Begin Special Playback Features Press the VCR button to set the remote control to Notes on special playback features operate the VCR deck. Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- is normal.

  • Page 41: Recording

    Basic Recording Recording from TV One Touch Record (OTR) Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. One Touch Recording allows you add recording time in fixed increments at the touch of a button. Turn on the DVD Recorder+VCR and load a recordable disc or tape.

  • Page 42: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a record- using the COPY button.

  • Page 43: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Checking Timer Recording Details The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month. Press TIMER RECORD twice to check your Timer Recording settings. Press TIMER RECORD. • Use v / V to select a program. The Timer Record menu appears.

  • Page 44: Recording From An External Input

    Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from an external component, such as a You can record from a digital camcorder connected to camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD the DV IN jack on the front panel of the DVD Recorder+VCR’s external inputs.

  • Page 45: What Is Dv

    Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Messages You may see the following messages appear on your Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV- TV screen when using the DV IN jack. equipped camcorder to the DVD Recorder+VCR using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, Not connected to Camcorder.

  • Page 46: Title List And Chapter List Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the Title Using the Title List-Original menu List-Original menu. The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc.
  • Page 47 Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu Using the Title List-Playlist Menu Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display the Title List-Playlist menu. Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display the • Use the v/V buttons to display the previous/next Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 48: Deleting A Title (Video)

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Deleting a Title Video Video From the Title List display you can play, name and Before a disc is finalized, you can erase titles recorded erase titles. Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the on the disc.

  • Page 49: Using The Title List Menu (+Rw)

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Press DISPLAY to display more detailed information for The DVD+RW Title List menu is where you view, edit, the selected title. protect, delete, and make other changes to the content of the disc.
  • Page 50 Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Using the Chapter List menu Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display The DVD+R Title List menu is where you view, edit, pro- the Title List menu. tect, delete, and make other changes to the content of the disc.

  • Page 51: Title And Chapter Editing

    Title and Chapter Editing About Original vs. Playlist Content Adding Chapter Markers Chapter Edits you make to the Original content of a DVD-RW You can put a chapter marker anywhere in a Playlist or disc in VR mode change the actual content of the disc. Original title during recording or playback.

  • Page 52: Making A New Playlist (Vr)

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Adding Titles/Chapters to a Playlist Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to a You can add an Original title or chapter to a new or Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the existing Playlist.

  • Page 53: Deleting Titles/Chapters (Vr/+R/+Rw)

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Deleting Titles/Chapters Deleting Part of a Title You can delete parts of a title (such as commercials) that you do not want in your final DVD. When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display menu on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, you the Title List-Original or Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 54: Renaming A Title (Vr/Video/+R/+Rw)

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Combining Two Chapters Renaming a Title Video Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Original chapters into one. On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose On the Chapter List menu, select the second the title you want to name then press ENTER.

  • Page 55: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Moving a Playlist Chapter Protecting a Title Use this function to re-arrange the playback order of Use this function to protect against accidental recording, Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. editing or deleting of a title. Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the Title List Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 56: Hiding A Title/Chapter (+R/+Rw)

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Hiding a Title/Chapter Dividing a Title Use this function to hide titles or chapters on the Title Use this command to split a title into two new titles. List or Chapter List menu (e.g., to hide commercials). On the Title List menu, select the title you want On the Title List or Chapter List menu, to divide then press ENTER.

  • Page 57: Overwriting A Disc (Video/Vr/+Rw)

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Previewing Title Menus Overwriting a Disc Video You can erase all contents on a disc and start recording from the first section of the disc. The disc format will not You can see how your Title List menu will appear on be changed.

  • Page 58: To Control Your Tv

    Programming the MultiBrand Remote to Control Your TV You can program the DVD Recorder+VCR MultiBrand TV CODES BY BRAND remote control to operate many TV brands and models. TV Brand Name Codes TV Brand Name Codes ADMIRAL 16,33,37,44,45 MONTGOMERY 01,06,08,09, In the chart below, find the code(s) correspon- AIWA WARD...

  • Page 59: Language Code List

    Language Code List Use this list to enter the appropriate code number for your preferred Disc Menu, Disc Audio, and Disc Subtitle lan- guages; see page 20. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 6566 Abkhazian 7074 Fiji 7678 Lingala 8373 Singhalese...

  • Page 60: Country Code List

    Country Code List Use this list to enter the appropriate code number for the “Country Code” setting; see page 23. Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Country Andorra Eritrea Saint Lucia Seychelles United Arab Emirates Spain Liechtenstein Sudan Afghanistan Ethiopia Sri Lanka Sweden...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer support. Symptom Cause Solution No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD Select the appropriate video input on the TV Recorder+VCR signal output.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Cause Solution Cannot record or did not The remaining blank space on the disc is Use another disc. record successfully. insufficient. The source you are trying to record is copy- You cannot record the source. protected. When setting the recording channel, the Select the channel on the DVD channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 354 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 13.9 inches) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications (Continued) Outputs 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1 S-VIDEO OUT (C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2 (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

  • Page 65: Limited Warranty

    This warranty covers internal operating parts and service/labor to repair or replace covered parts in this GoVideo product for 90 days labor, 1 year parts, from the date of purchase, defined as follows: (1) Original Consumer Retail Purchase; (2) First Rental Purchase Agreement; or (3) First Lease Purchase Agreement (the “Warranty Period”).
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