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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intendedto alert the userto the presence of uninsulated"dangerous voltage" within the product'senclosurethat may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitutea riskof electricshockto persons.
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be instructions should be read before the appliance is routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or ......
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For safety and optimum performance of this unit: remote control (NBO8gUD) with batteries (AAx2) • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. •...
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Servicing IR signal check • Please refer to relevant topics on "TROUBLESHOOTING" If the remote control does not work properly, you can test on pages 80-84 before returning the product. if the remote control sends out the infrared signal with ......
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_trodu_tio_ SPECIAL PLAYBACK ......Resume Playback ........PRECAUTIONS ........Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback ....FEATURES ........Skipping TV Commercials During Playback ... Symbols Used in this Owner's Manual ....Rapid Playback ........FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ......Step by Step Playback ....... Front Panel .........
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This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. i......This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW which is Deleting titles: recordable...
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DVD-RW DVD-R R 4.7 Can be formatted in VR or video mode Automatically formatted in video mode Video Mode VR Mode 480 min (12cm) 480 rain (12cm) 480 rain (12cm) 144 rain (8cm) 144 rain (8cm) 144 min (8cm) Ver.2.0 Ver.1.1,1.2 Ver.2.0/4x Ver.l.1/2x...
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DVD-VIDEO CD-R i......VIDEO JPEG CD-RW/-R CD-RW/-R _=_=_=_=_=_=_ is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. i......DVD players with CO_,A'neL_ are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. DVD is recorded in different color systems throughout the world. The most common color system is NTSC iI!_ _;_ •...
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6* 7 (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. Disc tray 9. AUDIO input jacks (L2) Use to connect external device with a RCA audio Place a disc when the disc tray is opened. cable.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW i......1. VIDEO IN jack (L1) 7. AUDIO OUT jacks Use to connect external device with a RCA video Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other cable. device with a RCA audio cable. i® 2. VIDEO OUT jack 8.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Keep in mind the following when using the remote Install the batteries (AAx2) matching the polarity control: indicated inside battery compartment of the remote • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control. control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. TIMER PROG. button 18. CLEAR button Press to display the timer programming list. Press to clear the password once entered, to cancel 2. ZOOM button the programming for CD, to clear the selecting mark-...
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FUNCTIONAL OV£RVIE% : Appears in the afternoon Appears when playback • Elapsed playback time with the clock display, paused. • Current title / chapter / track / _i _'!i'ii, ¸,!,',i_ ¸,i¸;ii¸i_i_ii; _i_!!iiiii_i;iii1iiiiii_11i!_i_iiiii;_!iii_i_i_ii_Iii_i1_11ii_1iiiii_i_iii_i_i_ii!iii1_i_ii:_:X!iii_i_ii!!_!iJi_ii_1iii_ii1iiiii_i_iiii '''/ii_ii_?i'i'i file number Appears when playing back a disc. •...
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i......This section describes how to connect this unit to an external tuner such as cable/satellite box. rearofyourTV iS" • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.
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You must let the unit know which video input jack you are using before making a recording. Press [SETUP]. Use [A /T] to select "General Setting", then press [ENTER]. Use [A /T] to select "Video", then press [ENTER]. Use [A /T] to select "Select Video", then press [ENTER[.
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analog audio standard picture good picture better picture rear ofyourTV S-VIDEO video cable component or S-video cable ! audio cable video cable ..... AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT '_:':; VIDEO OUTPUT After you have completed the connections • Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel.
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Dolby Digital decoder stereo system digital audio analog audio y coaxial input jack input jacks digital audio coaxial cable RCA audio cable AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT _MD deck or DAT deck can be also connected through coaxial jack. If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect a Dolby Digital decoder.
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i......This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, etc, The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference.
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1. General Setting: Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use To go to general setting menu. [A / V] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions 2.
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Set the clock before you try the timer programming. Press [SETUP] and use [A IV] select "General Setting", then press [ENTER]. Use [A /V] to select "Clock", then press [ENTER]. "Clock" menu will appear. Use [A IV] to select calendar or time, then press [ENTER].
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i....... Press [SETUP]. i......When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW, the unit automatically starts to initialize the disc. DVD-RW will be formatted either video or VR mode i® according to the recording format mode setting of the Use [A/V] to select "DVD Menu", unit.
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FORMATWING A DISC Insert a recordable disc. If you are using a DVD-RW, you can format the disc by performing "Format". You can format DVD-RW for either Press [SETUP]. video mode recording or VR mode recording. Use [A/V] to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER].
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You can set a specified time for chapter marks. i......1) Press (SETUP] and use [A / V] to select "General You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording. Setting", then press (ENTER]. i® iS" 1 ) Press (SETUP] and use [A / V] to select "General 2) Use [A / V] to select "Recording", then press Setting",...
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Press [SETUP]. To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from "DVD Menu". Use [A / v] to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER[. Use [A /V] to select "Disc Protect OFF =_ON", then press [ENTER]. e.g.) VR rnode DVD-RW Use [A /V] to select "Yes", then press [ENTER].
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i......i......select "General Setting", then press You can finalize discs automatically using this function. Press [SETUP] and use [A /V] You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing [ENTER]. all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. i®...
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You can select a recording speed among 5 options, You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. the recording time will depend on the recording speed Copy-protected video includes DVD-videos and some you select as follows. satellite broadcasts, some pay-per-view stations and some "premium"...
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i......Follow the steps to record TV programs from an external tuner. Press [POWER]. ::::3 This unit has no tuner system so cannot receive TV Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to ......broadcasts without external tuner or such devices.
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......You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs Guide to Timer Programming Display i8" within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordingsare also available. Before recording, make sure ......• Connect the external tuner to either L1 or L2 and set it to output audio/video...
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1) Press [POWER]. _will disappear on the front panel display. 2) Press [TIMER PROG.]. 3) Check the information on the list you want to edit. -Each error number means: i® EI-22 " Recording error other _E35 "PCA full q E37-39 than below "_':_ E23-24 "Unrecordable disc "...
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i......You can set the unit to start recording whenever detects the video signal from the external tuner. Press [SETUP]. Preparing for the satellite link timer recording: Preparation on the tuner i......• Satellite link accepts only tile connection from L1 (rear) with the external tuner.
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SRWELLIWE LINK Press [ENTER]. "To Standby Mode" is highlighted. Press [ENTER] again. In a second, the unit will be turned automatically as it goes into the satellite link standby mode. To cancel the satellite link function while in the satellite link standby mode: Press [POWER] to turn on tile unit.
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i....... i® i8" The contents of DVD are generally divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks. i......Data disc contains MP3/JPEG are divided into folders, and the folders are subdivided into files. Title: Divided contents...
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Press [POWER]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. POWER Press [OPEN/CLOSE ____] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up. _, <iiiii_ii!iiiiiiiii? ign the disc to the disc tray guide.
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BASIC PLAYBACK Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Direct Playback" on page 42. Press [OPEN/CLOSE Am]to close the disc tray. >; ..... File list will appear automatically. • To exit the file list, press [STOP II]. PQRS WXYZ it_i_i iii •...
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BASIC PLAYBACK DVD may contain a title list, which describes the contents The Picture CD is a service to convert photographs taken of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through by a conventional film camera into digital data and write available functions in the disc.
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You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. 1 ) During playback, press [STOP m]. You can skip TV commercials to enjoy the recorded The resume message will appear. programs without interrupting. During playback, press [CM SKIP]. Normal playback will start at 30 seconds ahead from the...
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK i......Rapid playback function is available only during 1 )During playback, press [PAUSE I I]. Then press [FWD I_1_] or [REV _HI]. ::_:_ playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Every time you press [FWD I_1_] or [REV _HI], Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ approximate...
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK 1 ) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. 2)Use [<1 / I1_] to select _, then press [ENTER) within 1)During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 1 second, or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu.
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i......Using [SKIP _ ] / [SKIP I_l_l ] Using [SKIP i_ ] / [SKIP _ 1 )During playback, press [SKIP I_l_i] to skip the :;/;';_ 1)During playback, press [SKIP _ ] to skip the current track/file and move to the next. current title or chapter and move to the next.
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1 ) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [ _1 / I1_] to select _, then press [ENTER]. e,g,) DVD-video e,g,) audio CD The number next to _ will be highlighted. To move to the number next to _, press [11_]. When time search is not available, and time counter...
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i......Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1 ) During playback press [DISPLAY], then proceed to i......step 2), or press [REPEAT] then proceed to step 3). 2) Use [_1 / I1_] to select _, then press [ENTER] within 1£...
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You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. i......i° DVDIvideo may have subtitles in one or more languages. When playing back a DVD-video recorded with 2 or more Available subtitle...
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5ELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Some DVD-video have scenes shot from 2 or more You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your angles. Angle information should be on the disc case if existing 2 channel stereo system. the disc contains multi-angle scenes.
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Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. You will find editing discs is easy. This unit offers I!!_ Press [TOP MENU].
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After the disc is fully recorded: When a title is deleted from • When the last title is deleted from • When a title is deleted from DVD-RW in VR mode, the DVD-RW in video mode, the recordable DVD-R, the recordable space will NOT be increased.
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Pt_yti_ TITLES" on page 57 to display the For VR mode DVD-RW, you can create the playlist as you Follow the step I in "DELETING wish. original. You can add up to 99 titles to a playlist (as long as the total number of the playlist does not exceed 999 chapters).
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You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. Use [A /V] to select "Edit Title Name", then press [ENTER]. To enter a title name, follow the steps of "Guide to Edit Title Name" on page 61. area for entering title names When you finish entering...
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EDITING DISCS i'i ......1 )Use [i / V] to select a desired character set, then ;; ......press [ENTER]. c_¢ 2) Follow the list below, use [the Number buttons] repeatedly until the desired letter appears. ::_'/_ <space> <space> ......
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EDiTiNG D $C$ Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Putting Names O,igin_l Pl_yli_t on Titles" on page 60 to display "Edit" You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter menu, marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature.
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EDiTiNG D SC$ press [ENTER]. Use [A IV] to select "Delete" then Use [A/V] to select "Yes" then press [ENTER]. "Are you sure?" will appear. Select "Yes" using [A Iv] and then press [ENTER]. The part of the title is deleted. [RETURN or [STOP II] to exit.
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EDiTiNG D[$C$ Follow the steps I to 3 in "Dividing Title" on page 65 to display "Edit" You can combine 2 titles into a single title. menu. Use [A /V] to select "Title Combining", then press [ENTER]. _!i i i!): _ Title combining setting window...
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EDiTiNG D $CS Original i......Names on Titles" on page 60 to Follow the steps I to 3 in "Putting To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, display "Edit" menu. you can protect them in "Edit" menu. You can cancel the title protection feature after it is iS"...
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EDiTiNG D_SCS Follow the steps I to 3 in "Putting For titles in video mode DVD-RW, you can set or edit "m Names on Titles" on page 60 to chapter at every time interval. You can clear the chapter display "Edit" menu.
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LIST 0£ SITTINGS Video Progressive Set to the progressive scan mode (set to "ON") or to page 78 the interlace scan mode(set to "OFF")..........T ..... Set a picture size according to aspect ratio of your TV. TV Aspect 4:3 Letter page 78 Select Video L1(Rear)
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i......I Press [STOP ml] if you are playing back a disc. I :: ......Press [SETUP] and use [A /Vl I!!_ select "General Setting", then press _i:::_ [ENTER] ::'_d OPEN/(] OSE Use [A /V] to select "Playback", then press [ENTER]• @ @ @ PQ_S WXYZ...
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SETUPS A password has not been set yet. Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback Use [A / Y] to select "Yes", then press [ENTER]. Use will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will [the Number buttons] to enter a new password except require you to enter a password...
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SETUPS Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. Use [A / V] to select a setting, then press [ENTER]. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [A/Y] to select a desired item, then _ress [ENTER].
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SETUPS Set the subtitle language. Set to "ON" to show the angle icon during the playback. Use [A / V] to select a language, then press [ENTER]. Use [A / V] to select a setting, then press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated.
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SETUPS Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [A / Y] to select a setting, then press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. Set the time to activate the screen saver function on the TV screen. Use [A / V] to select a setting, then press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated.
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SETUPS This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats The feature provides you with the higher definition what you are playing back with the unit and your TV images than the traditional output system does.
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SETUPS Reset the setting to default. Press [SETUP] in stop mode and use [A ! ¥] to select "General Setting", then press [ENTER]. Use [A/V] to select "Reset All", then press [ENTER]. Select "Yes" using [A /V], then press i_'_ :,. [ENTER].
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Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Power The power does not turn on. •...
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WROUIL£SHOOWING Others The unit does not operate • When static electricity, etc., causes the unit to operate abnormally, unplug properly, the unit and then plug it in again. The disc tray does not open when • It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded you press [OPEN/CLOSE i__].
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....WROUBLESHOOWING Disc Error • Insert the standardized disc which have :: _ • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. -- Please eject the disc. -- • The disc is upside down. the marks on pages 8-9. iI::3 Playback feature may not be available on this disc. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - Can I record to CD-RW/-R? No, this unit records only DVD. - Can I play back DVD-video that is bought in another Possible when the region code of the disc is 1 and All. country? - Can I connect the unit to my PC? No, you cannot control...
Analo 9 Audio PCM (pulse code modulation) An electrical signal that directly represents sound. The most common system of encoding digital audio, Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires signal, but is an indirect representation of sound.
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i......• This model complies with the below specifications. i8" • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. DVD-RW/-R, DVD-video, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R I!!_ System...
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DVD-RW DVD-R R 4.7 Puede formatearse en modo VR o modo de Formateado video automaticamente en modo de video Modo de video Modo VR 480 minutos 480 minutos 480 minutos 12 centfmetros) (12 centfmetros) (12 cent[metros) 144 minutos 144 minutos 144 minutos (8 centimetros) (8 centimetros)
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Cuando usted encienda este aparato pot primera vez necesita seguir estos pasos. bandeja de discos e insertar su disco Presione [OPEN/CLOSE ____] para abrir la con el rbtulo aupntando hacia arriba. Presione [POWER]. Esteaparato puede grabar a DVD-RWy DVD-R.El disco DVD-Rpueden set grabados Encienda el televisor.
SYLVANIA LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP.will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.
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