DVD Recorder DP-A100/200 Series* DD-A100/110/200 Series* SIMPLY AMAZING ! *: DP-A100GX / 200GX, DD-A100 / 100G / 100X / 100GX, DD-A110 / 110G / 110X / 110GX, DD-A200GX +R/+RW/-R/-RW *For A200 series: -This DVD recorder features resolution upscaling capability. With the built-in video scaler, it can enhance the source resolution to either 720p or 1080i, delivering improved, near high-definition image quality when connected to a TV via HDMI cable.
Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read the instructions care- 15. BATTERY - To prevent battery leakage which may result fully before using this product. in bodily injury, property damage or damage to the unit, please follow the instructions listed below when using the 2.
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Table of Contents Playback Important Safety Instructions ....... 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others ....3 • Playback: Step by Step ......34 • Programmed Playback for Audio CD ...34 Table of Contents ........4 • Playing Picture File .........34 • Introducing Navigation Menu .....35 Overview Digital Video Support •...
Overview Disc Types Supported Recordable DVD discs are divided into two categories: ‘plus(+)’and ‘minus(-)’ formats. Within these two groups, discs are further classified as ‘write-once’ discs(+R or -R)on which the blank sections are used for recording once only, and ‘rewritable’ discs(+RW or -RW) on which the recording sections can be erased and used for recording new content repeat- edly.
* indicates feature which is available in select models only. The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD+R DL(Double Layer) logos are trade- marks of the respective companies. For best results, use discs with the above logos. This DVD recorder may not play back other discs correctly. Do not use ...
Connecting Up Knowing Your DVD Recorder Front Panel * The actual appearance of the unit may slightly differ depending on model types. Power ON/OFF button OPEN/CLOSE button Opens or closes the disc tray Switches the DVD recorder on and off 5.
Rear Panel Select models only * The actual appearance of the unit may slightly differ depending on model types. 1. HDMI DIGITAL OUT jack 5. COMP OUT (COMPONENT) jacks Connects a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver) having Connects the inputs of external equipment via HDMI input jack via HDMI cable.
Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE button 13. STOP button Press to open or close the disc Press to stop playback or tray recording POWER button 2. SETUP button Press to switch on or off the Press to display the System recorder Setup menu 15.
Using Remote Control Connecting up Your DVD Preparing the Remote Control Recorder Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match the markings inside the remote control. Before you start... 1. Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made.
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Option 3 Using HDMI Cable RF IN If your TV suppoerts HDMI, use a HDMI cable to connect RF OUT the HDMI OUT jack on this DVD recorder to the HDMI IN jack on the TV. Wall RF IN HDMI Out ..................
Connecting to External Devices Connecting to VCR/V8 Cam- corder/DVD Player Connects the AV OUTPUT jack on the camcorder VIDEO Audio cable to the AV INPUT jack on this DVD recorder using a Stereo audio amplifier composite(Audio/Video) cable. or receiver When connecting via the rear-panel INPUT jacks RIGHT LEFT Option 3 Connecting to a Digital Audio Device...
Getting Started Introducing System Setup Before using this DVD recorder, you may like to change the system settings such as the language of on-screen display, clock format, and recording mode. Use the Setup menu to complete the process. In the Setup menu, simply go through three levels of menus to complete a setting. Options in first-level menu are represented by icons, while the ones in second and third levels are represented by text.
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First- Level Second- Level Third- Level Description/Notice Option Option Option System Auto Sleep • Off Desired time slot before the DVD recorder automatically switches to an inactive mode • 30 minutes • 60 minutes • 90 minutes • 120 minutes Restore Option for recovering default setup of the DVD recorder Date/Time...
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First- Level Second- Level Third- Level Description/Notice Option Option Option Recording Mode • HQ Recording mode of different quality and length. See • SP Recording Mode(p.46) • LP • EP • SLP Chapter Mark • Off The frequency of inserting the chapter mark automatically when recording video titles •...
Setting System Time via Auto Clock Some TV channels send out special time signals during broadcast, which this DVD recorder can receive and use to automatically update the system clock. Follow the steps listed below to activate this function. If the cable TV channels in your area do not carry the signals, please adjust the system clock manually via Setup Date/Time Date and Setup Date/Time Time.
10. If the scanning is successful, a pop-up window show- 3. Select the country where you are currently situated ing the current time of the channel you chose will through TV Tuner Country. appear. Select ‘OK’ to accept or ‘Cancel’ to discard 4.
2. If you select ‘4:3 Pan’ (4:3 Pan & Scan): Setting HDMI resolution may affect the mode of video output from component jack and the corresponding setting in the Setup menu. When this recorder and your TV are connected up by an HDMI cable: If ‘480p’, ‘720p’...
Moving up/down TV How to Set Password: Channels 1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. 1. Press to select a channel from the list, then press 2. Change the password for parental control through PlaybackPassword. ENTER. 3. Press number buttons (0-9) to enter your 4 -digit password.
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3. The ‘on-screen input keypad’ will be displayed. Follow the instruction in ‘Using On-Screen Input Keypad’ to enter characters. You can enter up to 10 characters for a name. Started_Advanced_02_02 On-Screen Input Keypad (p.27) 4. When completed, press to select ‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Setting the VCR Plus+System (Select Models Only) Before you start... • Check if your model features the VCR Plus+ system support. Model Comparison Chart (back cover) ..................The VCR Plus+ system is a specially-designed feature for recording TV programs. The system greatly simplifies the timer recording process, as it does not require users to enter program information, such as date, channel number and start/end time, which are all contained...
Easier Application & Access Easy Guider Using Easy Guider: Play Playing Files Easy Guider helps you to quickly operate the major 1. On the Easy Guider menu, press to select ‘Play’, functions offered by this DVD recorder. All functions in then press ENTER.
Using Easy Guider: Record Using Easy Guider: Timer Recordg Before you start... • Choose a recordable disc with enough space. Normal Timer Recording Check the disc types supported by the DVD recorder you are using. Before you start... Model Comparison Chart (back cover) •...
EasyAccess_EasyGuider_04_03 EasyAccess_EasyGuider_04_05 5. The ‘Preset Channel’ dialogue box will then appear, You need to switch off the DVD recorder to activate if the DVD recorder fails to find information of a the Timer Record function. corresponding channel. Press to enter the channel This DVD recorder allows users to enter a maximum ...
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Finalize (Make Compatible) For DVD+R. DVD-R and DVD-RW(formatted in ‘Quick Preparation’ mode), finalization is a necessary step if you want the discs to be played back on other compatible devices. EasyAccess_EasyGuider_07_01 1. Refer to the table in this section to check if the disc you use needs finalization.
On-Screen Input Keypad Using On-Screen Input Keypad Naming a New Title or File Before you start... 1. When the keypad screen is displayed, press and ENTER to select one of the input options. • Make sure the video signal of this DVD recorder is correctly displayed on your TV screen.
Recording Start recording Step 4. For Example, to record from TV, you need to select a • You may not be able to record a program from TV or channel first. Press TV(MODE) to select ‘TV’ as the from another device connected to this recorder, if the signal source.
• The DVD recorder is equipped with a camcorder control Recording from TV (Play, Stop, FF or FR) feature via the DV-Link con- nection. Simply move the screen cursor to the desired function on the DV input screen, then press ENTER on 1.
Inserting Chapter Mark during Recording During recording, you can manually insert extra chapter marks in addition to those created by system default setting. 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the signal source. 2. Press RECORD to start recording. 3. During recording, press EDIT to insert chapter mark at your desired point.
Timer Recording Introducing Timer Record Menu • You may not be able to record a program from TV or Press TIMER to display the Timer Record menu. from another device connected to this recorder, if the source material is copy-protected (e.g. set in ‘Copy- If your model supports the VCR Plus+ system, you can Once’...
VCR Plus+ Mode 3 Weekly A weekly calendar will be displayed on screen Select (Select Models Only) desired day(s), then press ENTER to confirm your selection. When completed, select ‘‘OK’, then press ENTER. You can select more than one day for the weekly mode. For example, if your desired programs are broadcast every Thursdays and Fridays, you can assign the timer Timer_01_02...
4. Follow step 6-8 in ‘Setting Timer Program [Date/Time Setting Timer Program Mode]’ to complete the setting. (VCR Plus+ Mode) If you want to return to the Date/Time mode, press to select ‘Date/Time Setting’, then press (Select Models Only) ENTER.
Playback For picture files recorded on discs, see ‘Playing You may not be able to play back discs recorded in Picture File’. other DVD recorders. Stop playback This DVD recorder can only play DVD-Video discs Step 4. marked with the same region code as printed on its For DVD-Video disc/VCD/SVCD disc, and video file..
When playing audio CDs or music files... Playback_01_01 Playback_08_03 When playing pictures... Introducing Navigation Menu Playback_01_01 During playback, press NAVI. button on the remote control to display the Navigation menu. The options shown on the Navigation menu vary depend- ing on the media types (e.g. DVD, audio CD, VCD, etc.) as well as the supporting features offered by the media ..................
To perform the function when playing video files/titles, press to select ‘Search’, then press ENTER to go to the sub-menu. Playback_01_02 To search by title/chapter number: 1. Select ‘Title/Chapter’, then press ENTER. Control pad for ‘Zoom’ function Playback_01_03 Playback_01_02 The bar for entering the title/chapter number will appear.
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A-B Repeat Audio [SVCD] 1. Select ‘A-B Repeat’, then press ENTER. If the SVCD being played is recorded with multi-tracks 2. When playback reaches the beginning of your desired ses- (containing different languages or different types of sion, press to select ‘Point A’, then press ENTER. sound), you can change the tracks during playback.
Digital Video Support MPEG-4 Playback_06_01 It is illegal to download and use unauthorized copy- righted materials. Make sure you obtain the permission or authorization from copyright owners and related third-par- ties before you start using or watching the videos or files. If you fail to do so, you may be subject to fines and/or penalties.
3. When completed, press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. 4. Go to the DivX ® website, and enter the recorder’s registration code in your account. When you finish If you would like the subtitle to be automatically displayed filling in the required details, you will then be directed when playback starts, please make sure you have: to a film download link.
Editing Naming a Title 1. On the Edit menu, select ‘Rename’, then press EN- • The editing function applies to video titles stored on TER. The on-screen input keypad will be displayed. recordable and rewritable DVD discs only; however, available functions may vary depending on the disc format (minus or plus).
2. To exit the setting, select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER. 1. On the Edit menu, press to select ‘Erase’, then press ENTER. 3. If you switch on the function, a lock icon will be shown next to the protected title on the disc menu. 2.
Troubleshooting If you experience any problem while using the DVD recorder, please consult the following troubleshooting guide first, as it may offer immediate solution to the condition occurred. Should the problem remains, please contact our service point near you. For more information, please visit the website shown on the back cover. Problem Possible Solution Picture...
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Problem Possible Solution Sound No sound. • Check whether the audio cable is well connected. • Check if the audio cable is damaged. • Check whether the input source setting on the amplifier is correct. • Check whether the disc or video title being played is recorded in DTS format. DTS format is not supported by this DVD recorder.
Specifications General Power Supply • AC 100~120V 60Hz Power Consumption • Approx. 36W (operation) Operating Temperature • +5°C to +40°C (+36°F to +104°F) Operating Humidity • 5% to 80% RH Dimensions (W/H/D) • 280 x 52 x 250 mm Net Weight •...
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Video Recording Media Mode Recording Time Mode 4.7 GB HQ (High Quality) • 1 hour Recordable SP (Standard Play) • 2 hours & Rewritable LP (Long Play) • 3 hours EP (Extended Play) • 4 hours SLP (Super Long Play) •...
Glossary 480i/480p DVD-RW Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the format of an image signal same size as a DVD-Video. DVD-RW has two different 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, modes: VR mode and Video mode.
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NTSC (National Television System Committee) The initials stand for National Television Standards Committee. This is the committee that established the standards for television systems in the United States. The NTSC standard broadcasts 525 or 480 lines of resolution per second, and 30 frames per second of refresh rate, 60 Hz field frequency.
���������������� Limited Warranty Lite-On DVD Player/Recorder This Limited Warranty applies only to Lite-On DVD Recorders (“Product”) sold by Lite-On IT Corporation (“Lite-On”), its subsidiaries, authorized resellers, or distributors with this Limited Warranty. The term “Product” is limited to the hardware components and DOES NOT include any software applications, non-Lite-On branded products or non-Lite-On branded peripherals.
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Limited Warranty Exceptions and Exclusions This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship under normal use within the duration of the warranty period stated hereunder, and DOES NOT APPLY TO normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The limited warranty DOES NOT COVER damage to or failure of the Product which occurred in or as a result of shipment, or damage resulting from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, contamination, virus infection, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment or consumer controls, improper site preparation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, power line surge, lightning damage, or commercial use (such...