Magnavox BZV420MW8 Owner's Manual
Magnavox BZV420MW8 Owner's Manual

Magnavox BZV420MW8 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 EAD YOUR UICK F YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT HTTP OR CALL INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. © 2007 Funai Electric Co., Ltd. ECORDER WITH ASSETTE ECORDER AGNAVOX EED HELP FAST...
  • Page 2 DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER WITH BZV420MW8 Pl ayab le Discs This unit is compatible to play back the following discs / files. Playable discs Logos Playable discs DVD-video CD-DA (audio CD) DVD+RW video CD DVD+R CD-RW DVD-RW CD-R (Finalized video mode discs only)
  • Page 3: Initial Setting

    MON JAN/01 11:00AM Date Start E1/E2 New Program Set start and end Select the appropriate Select a recording media time. external input position (“DVD” or “VCR”). (E1/E2) to which your external tuner is connected. Date Start Date Start Date Start...
  • Page 4: Precautions

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS WARNING: APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 6: Installation Location

    Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. •...
  • Page 7: Maintenance & Servicing

    Funai Electric Co., Ltd and may not be used in any way without the express written consent of Funai. All other trademarks used herein remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    VCR Functions VCR FUNCTIONS ....... . 77 Playback ......... . 77 Recording.
  • Page 9: Features

    This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is available for recording once.
  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    12. VCR indicator Lights up when the VCR output mode is selected. 13. D.DUBBING button (DVD/VCR) Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the main menu. 14. TRACKING L / K buttons (VCR) Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in slow motion of the cassette tape.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    3. VIDEO OUT jack (DVD/VCR) Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an RCA video cable. 4. VIDEO IN jack (E1) (DVD/VCR) Use to connect external device with an RCA video cable. 5. AUDIO IN jacks (E1) (DVD/VCR) Use to connect external device with an RCA audio cable.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Open the cover. Insert batteries. Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.
  • Page 13 • During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode to the interlace mode. 22. Cursor K / L / { / B buttons (DVD/VCR) Press to select items or settings. 23. RETURN button (DVD/VCR) Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.
  • Page 14: Connection To An External Tuner

    • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information. Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. Make the connection as illustrated below. e.g.) DVD/VCR S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT RCA audio cable...
  • Page 15: Settings For The Video Input

    SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT You must let the unit know which video input jack you are using before making a recording. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP SETUP TITLE RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO...
  • Page 16: Connection To A Tv

    TV’s manual for details. Note • Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system. • You will not be able to hear the sound being output from DVD if you are not connecting DVD AUDIO OUT when you made either S-video or component video out connection.
  • Page 17: Connection To An Audio System

    CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection stereo system RCA audio cable DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COAXIAL...
  • Page 18: The Vcr / Dvd Recorder Switching

    THE VCR / DVD RECORDER SWITCHING Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate with [SOURCE]. DVD mode Press [DVD] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.) Note •...
  • Page 19: Guide To On-Screen Displays And Menus

    VCR mode 1. Indicates current video status. 2. Indicates the current time. 3. Indicates a recording or playing back mode.
  • Page 20: Main Menu

    GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Setup General Setting Timer Programming...
  • Page 21: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. STANDBY-ON STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552...
  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. Clock Setting STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS TIMER SPACE SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP SETUP TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note •...
  • Page 23: Information On Dvd Recording

    INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/ DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times. DVD-RW/-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit.
  • Page 24: Before Recording

    BEFORE RECORDING Make Recording Compatible Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title menu is automatically converted to our style.
  • Page 25: Basic Recording & One-Touch Timer

    BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs from an external tuner. This unit has no tuner system so cannot receive TV broadcasts without external tuner or such devices. STANDBY-ON STANDBY-ON SOURCE SOURCE TIMER SET TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE...
  • Page 26 - Using [REC I] or [STOP C] on the remote control. • You cannot use the pause function during one-touch timer recording. • If DVD one-touch timer recording is completed during VCR playback or recording, the DVD will be in stop mode and the VCR keeps the current mode.
  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Connect the external tuner to either E1 or E2 and set it to output audio/video signals when it comes to the time you want to start recording.
  • Page 28 [TIMER SET] before operation for either DVD or VCR. When finished operating, press [TIMER SET] to resume the timer-standby mode. • In the timer-standby mode, you can turn on the power and use the component (VCR or DVD) which is not currently timer-programmed. Date Start...
  • Page 29 Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming information 1) Press [TIMER SET]. TIMER REC indicator will light off on the front panel. 2) Press [TIMER]. 3) Check the information on the list you will need. Timer Programming JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM E1 SP SP (1:00) MON JAN/01 11:00AM Date...
  • Page 30: Hints For Timer Recording

    English. • The timer recording cannot be performed in DVD and VCR at the same time. If you set 2 programming with the same channel and time in both devices, the program with a lower program number will be recorded.
  • Page 31: Satellite Link

    • If you wish to go back to the left, press [{]. Use [K / L] to select a recording media (“DVD” or “VCR”), then press Use [K / L] to select the recording mode. Refer to page 21 for details.
  • Page 32 Press [OK]. “To Standby Mode” is highlighted. Press [OK] again. Satellite Link Start Mode 5:00PM SP (2Hr) To Standby Mode In a second, the unit will be turned off automatically as it goes into the satellite link standby mode. To cancel the satellite link function while in the satellite link standby mode: Press [TIMER SET] to turn on the unit.
  • Page 33: Overwriting Unnecessary Title

    OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list.
  • Page 34: Hints For Overwriting

    OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) overwrite...
  • Page 35: External Device Recording

    Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store. Note • When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of E2 (Front). external device (camcorder, VCR etc.) to E1 IN front of this unit S-VIDEO...
  • Page 36: Recording From An External Device

    Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode. Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 21 for DVD or “Recording” on page 77 for VCR. Press [RECORD] (DVD or VCR) on the unit to start recording. Start playback on the external device to record from.
  • Page 37: Setting A Disc To Protect

    SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “Disc Edit” menu. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP SETUP TITLE RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO...
  • Page 38: Playing The Discs In Other Dvd Players

    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize discs to play back in other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization.
  • Page 39: Auto Finalizing

    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/:...
  • Page 40: Dubbing Mode

    D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY Note for VCR to DVD duplication • After starting VCR to DVD duplication, the picture may be distorted because of the auto tracking function. This is not a malfunction. Be advised to playback the...
  • Page 41: Vcr To Dvd/Dvd To Vcr

    • This function is available on Audio CD, not MP3 files. For VCR to DVD duplication: • The playback sound mode is followed by the setting of VCR playback sound mode on page 79. Set the playback sound mode to which you wish to record to the DVD.
  • Page 42: Information On Playback

    INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back DVD, read the following information. Playable Discs and Files This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below. You can play back discs that have the following logos will play back on the unit.
  • Page 43: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback STANDBY-ON STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. •...
  • Page 44: Playback From The Title List

    Playback from the Title List STANDBY-ON STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS TIMER SPACE SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. •...
  • Page 45 Use [K / L] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. SP (2Hr) NOV/21/07 11:00AM E1 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 NOV/22/07 11:35AM E1 EP NOV/22/07 0:10:33 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) • For Video CD, when “PBC (Video CD only)” in “CD playback Mode”...
  • Page 46: Playing Back An Audio Cd And A Cd-Rw/-R With Mp3

    Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3 Files STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS TIMER SPACE SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU DISC MENU SETUP TITLE TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note •...
  • Page 47: Using The Title / Disc Menu

    Using the Title / Disc Menu DVD or video CD with PBC function may contain a title list, which describes the contents of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the available functions in the disc. Press [DVD] first. 1) Press [TITLE] or [DISC MENU] to call up the title list or disc menu.
  • Page 48: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last.
  • Page 49: Rapid Playback

    Rapid Playback Rapid playback function is available only during playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as normal playback. Press [DVD] first.
  • Page 50: Zoom

    Zoom Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom, then press [OK].
  • Page 51: Title / Chapter Search

    Title / Chapter Search Using [PREV H] / [NEXT G] Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [NEXT G] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. •...
  • Page 52: Time Search

    Time Search Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 The number next to will be highlighted.
  • Page 53: Repeat / Random / Program Playback

    REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK Repeat Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu.
  • Page 54: Program Playback

    REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK Program Playback You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. Press [DVD] first. 1) Press [SETUP]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “CD Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “CD Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK].
  • Page 55: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case.
  • Page 56: Switching Virtual Surround System

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu.
  • Page 57: Information On Disc Editing

    INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List 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. Press [TITLE].
  • Page 58: Editing Discs

    Deleting Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted, the available disc space to record on will be increased.
  • Page 59: Putting Names On Titles

    Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS WXYZ WXYZ TIMER SPACE SPACE CLEAR CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE RETURN RETURN Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting...
  • Page 60: Setting Chapter Marks

    Setting Chapter Marks You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY...
  • Page 61: Clearing Chapter Marks

    Clearing Chapter Marks STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE RETURN RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note • Remaining time of the disc may decrease when adding chapter marks or increase when clearing chapter marks depending on the recording time or edited contents.
  • Page 62 Clearing Chapter Marks (cont’d) STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note • Remaining time of the disc may decrease when adding chapter marks or increase when clearing chapter marks depending on the recording time or edited contents.
  • Page 63: Hiding Chapters

    Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE RETURN RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note •...
  • Page 64: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    Setting Pictures for Thumbnails You can set your desired scene as a thumbnail for each title. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note •...
  • Page 65: Dividing A Title

    Dividing a Title You can divide one title into 2 new titles. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note •...
  • Page 66: Putting Name On Disc

    Putting Name on Disc You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP SETUP TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note •...
  • Page 67: Setting Or Releasing Disc Protect

    Setting or Releasing Disc Protect To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name...
  • Page 68: Erasing Disc

    Erasing Disc You can erase all titles on a disc. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note • When you select “Yes” at step 3, all contents of the disc will be erased.
  • Page 69: Making Edits Compatible

    Making Edits Compatible If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on other unit. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP TITLE RETURN...
  • Page 70: List Of Settings

    Set the video input type for the external input. Insert chapter marks at even time interval. Set the unit to finalize the disc automatically. Set the VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication. Set to prohibiting additional recording (OFF) or to replace the title list after recording (ON).
  • Page 71: Setups

    Playback STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS WXYZ WXYZ SPACE CLEAR TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP SETUP TITLE RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
  • Page 72 Playback (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default: OFF) Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.
  • Page 73 Playback (cont’d) Disc Audio Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display Parental Lock Video Audio Out Disc Audio Recording Disc Menu Language...
  • Page 74 Playback (cont’d) Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for disc menu. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display Parental Lock Video Audio Out Disc Menu Language Recording Disc Menu Language English Clock Audio Language...
  • Page 75: Display

    Display STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP SETUP TITLE RETURN TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING AUDIO CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
  • Page 76: Video

    Video STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP SETUP TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
  • Page 77 Video (cont’d) Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set progressive scan mode to “ON”. 1) Use [K / L] to select “ON“, then press [OK].
  • Page 78: Reset All

    Reset All Reset the setting to default. STANDBY-ON SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: PQRS TIMER SPACE CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP SETUP TITLE TRACKING REC MODE D.DUBBING CM SKIP SEARCH RAPID PLAY NB552 Note • The settings listed below will remain unchanged even after resetting to the factory default.
  • Page 79: Vcr Functions

    • Tracking will be automatically adjusted upon playback. To adjust the tracking manually, press [TRACKING Recording Press [VCR] first. Before recording, make sure: • The appropriate external input position (E1/E2) to which your external tuner is connected is selected by pressing [SOURCE].
  • Page 80: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    • You cannot pause the one-touch timer recording. • If VCR the one-touch timer recording is completed during DVD playback or recording, the VCR will be in stop mode and the DVD keeps the current mode. • Unlike a timer recording, you can perform the following operations during the one-touch timer recording.
  • Page 81: Time Search

    This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. Press [VCR] first. 1) Press [SEARCH] repeatedly so that “TIME SEARCH” menu appears.
  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    If the remote works, you may need to move the unit away from the plasma TV. • Press [DVD] or [VCR], whichever you need. Then, try again. • Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode.
  • Page 83 Symptom There is no picture. Picture noise appears. Playback picture from the external devices connected to this unit is distorted. There is no sound. Sound is noisy. No DTS sound is output. The disc does not play back. Discs recorded on this unit cannot be played back on other DVD players.
  • Page 84 [OPEN/CLOSE A] to take out the disc. The disc canceled during the repairing process MAY NOT work. • Head cleaning for VCR may be necessary. Refer to “Auto head cleaning” (page 5). • Adjust tracking control for better picture by pressing [TRACKING while you are playing back a cassette tape.
  • Page 85 Error message Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region. Parental Lock On The current selected parental level prohibits playback.
  • Page 86: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions – Can I record to CD-RW/-R? – Can I play back DVD-video that is bought in another country? – Can I connect the unit to my PC? – Can I program a timer recording with external tuner? –...
  • Page 87: Language Code

    LANGUAGE CODE Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian 6563 Amharic 4759 Arabic 4764 Armenian 5471 Assamese 4765 Aymara 4771 Azerbaijani 4772 Bashkir 4847 Basque 5167 Bengali;Bangla 4860 Bhutani 5072 Bihari 4854 Bislama 4855 Breton 4864 Bulgarian 4853 Burmese 5971 Byelorussian...
  • Page 88: Glossary

    Analog Audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. Aspect Ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square);...
  • Page 89: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General System VCR video heads Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (width x height x depth) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Recording Recording format Recording discs Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format...
  • Page 90: Español

    Discos Reproducibles Este aparato es compatible con la reproducción de los siguientes discos y archivos. Discos reproducibles DVD-video DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW (Sólo discos en modo de video finalizados) DVD-R (Sólo discos en modo de video finalizados) CD-DA (CD de audio) CD de video CD-RW CD-R...
  • Page 91 Conexión a un Sintonizador Externo 1) Desconecte el cable de alimentación de su televisor del tomacorriente de CA. 2) Efectúe la conexión como se ilustra abajo. ej.) AUDIO IN DVD/VCR S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT cable de audio RCA...
  • Page 92 Configuración Inicial Cuando usted encienda este aparato por primera vez necesita seguir estos pasos. Presione [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Encienda el televisor. Seleccione la entrada a la cual está conectado el aparato. Utilice [K / L] para seleccionar su idioma deseado, y luego presione [OK] para establecerlo.
  • Page 93 E1/E2 Seleccione la posición adecuada de la entrada externa (E1/E2) a la cual está conectado su sintonizador externo. Fcha ENE/02 E1/E2 Seleccione un medio de grabación (“DVD” o “VCR”). Fcha ENE/02 E1/E2 Seleccione un modo de grabación. Fcha ENE/02 E1/E2 Inserte un disco.
  • Page 94: 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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