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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
DVD R 212 DVD RECORDER PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9313 7111 FAX: (02) 9313 7555 www.palsonic.com.au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888... - Page 2 Safety Instructions Danger Symbol Warning Symbol The lightning flash with an arrowhead The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert symbol within an equilateral triangle is the user to the presence of important intended to alert the user to the presence operating and maintenance (servicing) of dangerous voltage in the unit.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Basic Information Features of the Machine ........................Terms ............................... Front and Rear Panels ........................Remote Control ..........................How to install and use the remote controller ..................System Connections Connected to a TV ........................... Connected to an ordinary stereo system ..................Connected to an amplifier with digital decoder ................ - Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter Edit (Continued) Menu Description ..........................Operation Steps ..........................Select the title to be edited ......................Split the title ..........................Chapter Marker ........................... Hide/Unhide the title ........................Index Picture ..........................Play ............................. Exit the Chapter Editing mode ....................Disc Operations Introduction ............................
- Page 5 Table of Contents Track Selection ..........................Track Selection Play for Audio Discs ................... Time Selection ..........................The Use of "GOTO" Button ......................AUDIO Selection ..........................Audio Channel Selection ........................SUBTITLE Selection ........................... Multi-angle Switch ..........................PBC Switch ............................ZOOM Function ..........................System Setup ..........................
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Page 6: Basic Information
Basic Information Features of the Machine The machine is capable of processing and recording various video signals into high quality DVD disks, such as the input signals of TV, ordinary disk player and DV. In addition, the machine can be used as a DVD player of excellent performance. It has all the functions of an ordinary DVD player. -
Page 7: Terms
Basic Information Terms DVD Disc DVD disc is a highly compact device for storing. The high quality audio and video information is stored in it after being complied in MGEG-II format. There a 4 types of DVD discs such as bosseyed single -layer DVD-5 with a capacity of 4.7GB, bosseyed bi-layer DVD-9 with a capacity of 8.5GB, double-faced single layer DVD-10 with a capacity of 9.64GB and double-face bi-layer DVD-18 with a capacity of 17GB. - Page 8 Basic Information Terms (continued) Chapter It refers to the subtitle of the title of each division of the DVD image or music. Normally one title contains several chapters and each chapter has its own mark number so that it can be searched easily. Track Music or image in CD-DA or VCD is divided into several areas.
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Page 9: Front And Rear Panels
Basic Information Front Panel 1. STANDBY/ON 7. DIGITAL VIDEO INPUT 2. OPEN/CLOSE 8. AUDIO INPUT (FRONT LEFT) 3. RECORD 9. AUDIO INPUT (FRONT RIGHT) 4. PLAY 10. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT (FRONT) 5. STOP 11. S-VIDEO INPUT (FRONT) 6. SOURCE Rear Panel 7. -
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote Control 1. OPEN/CLOSE 2. DV 3. TV 4. NUMBERS 5. SETUP 6. DIRECTION (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) 7. SELECT 8. MENU 9. TIMER 10. REC/OTR (RECORD/ONE-TOUCH RECORD) 11. PLAY 12. STOP 13. REVERSE 14. PREVIOUS 15. FWD 16. NEXT 17. AUDIO 18. SUBTITLE 19. -
Page 11: How To Install And Use The Remote Controller
How to install and use the remote controller Notes: Do not drop the remote controller or leave it in places of high humidity. Do not leave the infrared ray receiver barely in sunlight or bright light. Please change the batteries of low electricity in time. And do not mix new and old batteries together. Try not to use rechargeable batteries. -
Page 12: System Connections
System Connection Connected to a TV Before the system connection, be sure to switch off the power source of this unit and other devices. COMPONENT INPUT Rear Panel of the Unit There are three kinds of video outputs in the unit, namely component video, S-Video and composite video. You can select one of the available video outputs of the TV and then make the connection. -
Page 13: Connected To An Ordinary Stereo System
System Connection Connect to an ordinary stereo system The Rear Panel of the Unit AMPLIFIER Connect to an amplifier with digital decoder Audio cable The Rear Panel of the Unit AMPLIFIER In Audio Setup, set the "Digital Output Mode" to "LPCM Output" (For details, see "System Setup-Digital Audio Output"... -
Page 14: System Connection For Recording External Signals
System Connection System connection for recording external signals (front panel signal input) When connecting with external signals, be sure to switch off the power source of the unit and other devices. The connection with front panel inputs. Other AV devices Select either CVBS or S-Video from the front panel inputs to connect. -
Page 15: Introduction
Monitoring Mode Introduction In Monitoring Mode, the system only displays external signals (CVBS, S-VIDEO, DV, TV, Y/Cb/Cr) selected by the user on the TV screen directly without conducting other operations. You can review the content of the external signals in Monitoring Mode. This mode is for selecting the recording input source. The Selection of Monitor Signals Use the "SOURCE"... -
Page 16: Introduction
Recording Mode Introduction There are various external signal inputs in the unit, including S-Video, composite video, TV tuning , DV input and stereo audio input. You can select any group of audio and video signals from these inputs for recording. The recording discs of the unit include DVD+RW and DVD+R There are four available recording modes of different quality, including SLP (6 hours), EP (4 hours), SP (2 hours) and HQ (I hour). -
Page 17: Manual Record
Recording Mode Manual Recording Start Recording 1. Connect the system properly (see "System Connection: System Connection for Recording External Signals"), switch on the power, insert a recordable DVD+R or an non-finalized DVD+RW, and start playing the input source to output the signals to be recorded. 2. -
Page 18: One Touch Record (Otr)
Recording Mode Recording Process Control (continued) 2. Use the corresponding function keys of the remote controller, such as "RECORD", "PAUSE/STEP" and "STOP" to select from "Record, "Pause" and "Stop" functions in the recording process. When a "Stop" operation is done, the system will write some information into the disc. The system will not respond to any button pressing at that time. -
Page 19: Timer Record
Timer Recording This function enables the unit to start recording according to the preset requirement once the scheduled time is reached. After the recording is done, the unit is in standby status. To start timer recording, set up a recording schedule at first and configure the system according to the requirement. If you are busy and you don't want to miss interesting Record scheduler programs, the unit can satisfy your need. - Page 20 Timer Recording 5. Setup the recording date This setting is done with the third control unit in "Item Editor" dialog box. Move the cursor, select the row, press the "SELECT" button to initiate the drop-down menu, as shown in the chart. Item Editor The setting may arrange a timer recording everyday, or on some day of every week, or on a certain day of the year.
- Page 21 Timer Recording 6. Set up the starting time of recording: Item Editor In the "Item Editor" dialog box, use the arrow buttons and the Signal Source Ch042 "SELECT" button to highlight the "Start" option and the input box. Quality Enter a value between 0:00 and 23:59 with the number buttons and Once 01/01/00 press the "SELECT"...
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Page 22: Introduction
Chapter Editing Introduction For finalised discs, every title is made of only one chapter. There is no such function as selected chapter play or random programmed play of disc segments for such discs. The index icon of each title is determined by the system. -
Page 23: Split The Title
Chapter Editing Select the Title to be Edited (continued) 3. Press the "SELECT" button to make title selection option editable. 4. Enter the number of the title to be edited with number buttons, and then press the "SELECT" button, the system will play the title. -
Page 24: Disc Operations
Disc Operation Introduction The Disc Operation means something done to recordable discs in the drive, including browsing disc information, finalising a disc, removing disc content, deleting the last title, compatibility and write protection, etc. Enter the Disc Operation Mode When the system detects DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the drive, press the "DISC OPER" button to enter the mode. -
Page 25: Exit
Disc Operation Rename Disc Play In the Disc Operation control bar menu, use the button to Rename Disc select the "Rename Disc" item, and press the "SELECT" button to pop Erase Disc up a dialog box; in the given keyboard layout, use arrow buttons and Record a New Title the "SELECT"... -
Page 26: Title Edit
Title Editing Introduction Different recorded programs make different titles. The titles may be edited Enter the Title Editing Mode In the Title Display mode, press the button to pop up the following dialog box. 1. Title Name. 1. TITLE 01/04/2004 2. -
Page 27: Play Mode
Play Mode Enter the Play Mode In the Play Mode, the unit serves as a high quality DVD player. To enter the Play Mode, do as follows. Connect the TV and the unit properly (See "System Connection" for relevant information). Turn on the TV and switch to AV input status. -
Page 28: Enter Menu Before Playing
Play Mode Enter the Title before Playing 1. This function is only available with DVD discs. Press the "TITLE" button, and the title directories will appear on the screen. 2. Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor to a desired title. For some discs, you can press digit(s) to select a title directly. -
Page 29: Play Mode Control
Play Mode Play Mode Control There are four playing modes for the unit, including Normal Play, Repeat Play, Program Play and Random Play. The operations are as follows. Normal Play 1. Enter the control bar menu. 2. Press the , and "SELECT"... -
Page 30: Program Play
Play Mode Play Mode Control (continued) Program Play File Play Type: Audio This function enables the system to play designated title, chapter or track according to the order you set. Play: Program 1. Select the Play Mode Control value as "Program", and press the Trick: Play "SELECT"... -
Page 31: Play Process Control
Play Mode Play Process Control In this section, we will introduce how to control the play process. Menu Operation Most of the play process control operations can be done through the menu. The operations are as follows. 1. Enter the play control bar menu, use the arrow buttons to select the status-play item and press the "SELECT"... -
Page 32: Pause/Step Play
Play Mode Play Process Control (continued) Pause/Step Play 1. While playing a supported disc, press the "PAUSE/STEP" button, and the system will suspend playing 2. Press the "PAUSE/STEP" button again, and the picture will move one frame forward. 3. Press the "PLAY" button, and the system will restore normal playing. While playing CD-DA and MP3, press the "PAUSE/STEP"... -
Page 33: Track Selection
Play Mode Selection Play Mode Track Selection MODE: Normal Available for VCD, SVCD , CD, etc. 1. In the play control bar menu, select the Track item. TRICK: Play 2. Press the "SELECT" button to enter the input mode. TRACK: 01/01 3. -
Page 34: The Use Of "Goto" Button
Play Mode Play Mode (continued) The Use of the "GOTO" Button 1. In the playing status, press the "GOTO button to cycle through various options in the play control bar menu. With the above-mentioned operations, you can use the remote controller to enter the corresponding value and skip to the corresponding location directly. -
Page 35: Subtitle Selection
Play Mode Subtitle Selection Some DVD discs may have more than one kind of subtitle. You can select one of them as the output. 1. In the play control bar menu, select the "Subtitle" item. There are some digits under the icon. The number MODE Normal on the right is the total number of subtitle... -
Page 36: System Setup
System Setup To satisfy customers with different characteristics and suit related devices of different qualities, the unit provides various functions. You can setup the system of the unit and regulate its operations to meet your taste and suit well with other related devices of yours. But if you think it's too complex, you may also use the default settings, which can meet your basic demand. -
Page 37: Screen Saver Setting
System Setup Screen Saver Settings The Screen Saver function means that when the unit is idle (or without monitored output) for some time, some System Setup - General interesting picture screen saver pictures will appear automatically. 1. In the General Settings menu, use the button to move the Screen Saver Progressive/Interlace... -
Page 38: Playback Settings
System Setup Playback Settings 1. Enter the System Setup control menu. System Setup - Play 2. Use the button to select the "PLAYBACK" item. TV Aspect Ratio Pan Scan 3. Press the "SELECT" button to enter the Play Setting mode. Parental Digital Audio Output The following chart is the Play Setting main menu. -
Page 39: Digital Audio Output Setting
System Setup 3. Select the "Rating Level" list box, and press the "Factory" button to drop down a menu as shown in the chart on page 37. 4. Use the button to select an authorisation level (Off, 8: Adult ... Safe) and press the "SELECT" button to confirm. -
Page 40: Record Settings
System Setup Recording Settings After completing various settings in this section, further recording operations will take these settings as default value. 1. In the system setup control bar menu, use the button to select the "RECORD" item, and press the "SELECT"... -
Page 41: Language Settings
System Setup Language Settings 1. To satisfy the needs of consumers in different regions, the unit provides various interface languages. 2. Enter the system setup mode. In the System Setup control bar menu, use the button to move the cursor, select the "Language" item, System Setup - Language and press the "SELECT"... -
Page 42: Audio Language Setting
System Setup Audio Language Settings 1. In the Language Settings menu, use the button to select the "Audio Language" item, and press the "SELECT" button to drop down a menu, as shown in the following chart. 2. Use the button to select the language you want and System Setup - Language press the "SELECT"... -
Page 43: System Clock Settings
System Setup 3. If you want to sort various channels again, select the "Sort Channel Order" item, press the "SELECT" buttons to enter the "Channel Sorting" menu, and operate as follows. P001 Ch028 Unskip In the left dialog box, press the button to locate P002 Ch029... -
Page 44: Other Operations
Other Operations Standby 1. In the normal working status, press the red button "STANDBY/ON" of the remote controller to enter the Standby status. In the Standby status, the VFD will display current time as a clock. For the clock adjustment, please see "System Setup: System Clock Settings"... -
Page 45: Appendix
Appendix (Troubleshooting Guide) Before contacting service personnel, please check possible causes according to the following instructions. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No power 1. Power supply not connected; 1. Connect to the power supply. 2. Bad contact between the power plug 2. -
Page 46: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Supported disc formats DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW SVCD, VCD, CD-DA, MP3, JPEG Supported recordable disc DVD+R, DVD+RW formats Recording format DVD (MPEGII) SP Standard Play), SLP ( Standard Long Play), EP (Extend Play), Recording quality HQ (Perfect Quality) Composite Video Input S-Video Input (Y+C) DV Input (1394) - Page 47 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Audio level: l.0~2.0 Vrms (l0k load) Frequency response: 4Hz~44KHz ( 2dB) Output S/N ratio 90dB Audio Specifications Audio distortion + noise -65dB (1KHz) Audio Level 2.0 Vrms (l0k load) Input Power supply AC 120-240V 50/60Hz Power consumption: 35W Standby power consumption: 3W General Specifications Size: 430mm x 48mm x 308mm...
- Page 48 PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9313 7111 FAX: (02) 9313 7555 www.palsonic.com.au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888...