Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Please keep the DVD Recorder+VCR’s guarantee sheet and receipt in a safe place. Precautions • Read this booklet carefully. • Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that shown on the back of your DVD Recorder+VCR. •...
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Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Important Safeguards This set has been designed and manufactured to ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION assure personal safety. Improper use can result in and to protect it from overheating. These within an equilateral triangle, is intended to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock or fire hazard.
Important Safeguards Table of Contents Table of Contents closing. It may cause serious personal injury. original parts. Use of replacements specified by Introduction Recording the unit manufacturer can prevent fire, electric 15 OVERLOADING shock, or other hazards. Safety Instructions ____________________________1 Basic Recording________________________________43 Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords 22 SAFETY CHECK...
Overview Overview Overview DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW? Playback only What is a DVD? DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc with the DVD-R (DVD-Recordable): These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in ‘Video mode‘ and latest digital video technology.
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Overview Overview Notes on Discs Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. Handling Discs • Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using DVD+RW discs with CPRM. Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Identification of Controls Identification of Controls Identification of Controls Front Panel Front Panel Display & * & ! Indicates a VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. ) Circle : Indicates a DVD+R(+RW) is recording. STANDBY/ON VCR: Rewinds the tape during Stop mode. Press during Play mode for fast reverse picture search.
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Identification of Controls Identification of Controls Remote Control Turns the DVD Recorder+VCR on and off. Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. For more details, Refer to One Touch Record (OTR) on page 44. - Opens and closes the disc tray in DVD mode. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck in VCR mode.
Identification of Controls Connections Connections • There are a variety of ways to connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV and other equipment. Use only one of Rear panel the connections described below. Whichever TV connection you use will work with all input sources. •...
Connections Connections Connecting a TV Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver Choose one of the following TV connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment. 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 RF Connection your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A).
Connections Initial Installation Initial Installation Connecting Optional Equipment Initial Installation To receive audio/video signals from other equipment, connect Jack Panel of Accessory Component After successfully connecting your DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV and other L'installation (VCR, Camcorder, etc.) the AVF jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the audio/video out devices, this chapter will show you how to complete the initial installation.
Initial Installation Initial Setup Initial Setup Setup Menu Overview Select the desired disc playback subtitle language using […/†]. Press Installation The DVD Recorder+VCR Setup menu includes six categories, including: Installation, Recording Options, [ENTER] to confirm. Please select disc subtitle language: Languages, Preferences, System Info, and Restore Defaults.
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Initial Setup Initial Setup Auto Set Use […/†] to select ‘Auto Search‘. Manual Setup Standard PAL-BG The DVD Recorder+VCR has a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving Search the real channel number by pressing [œ/√]. Reception Aerial up to 119 channels. These include VHF channels 2-20, 74-80, UHF channels 21- Auto Search CH-02 69 and CATV channels 1-41.
Initial Setup Initial Setup Adjust Channels VCR Record Quality You can set the default VCR recording quality to SP (Standard Play) or LP Follow steps 1-2 as shown under ‘Manual Set’. Recording Options (Long Play). SP is higher quality, but LP provides 2 times the recording Use […/†] to select ‘Adjust Channels‘.
Initial Setup Initial Setup PREFERENCES / Video Settings Menu/Subtitle/Audio Language Press [SETUP]. Select your preferred language for Disc Menus, Subtitles, and Audio Language soundtracks. Use [œ/√] to select ‘Preferences‘. Preferences OSD Language English Video Follow the same procedure as the OSD Language. Select Menu While ‘Preferences‘...
Initial Setup Initial Setup PREFERENCES / Audio Settings PREFERENCES / Parental Controls Follow the same procedure as ‘Video’ Settings to select ‘Audio’ Settings. Set Parental Level The Parental Controls feature allows you to prevent DVDs from being played Preferences Preferences based on their ratings or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
Initial Setup Initial Setup PREFERENCES / Auto Settings Press [ENTER] to confirm your rating selection, then press [SETUP] to exit Parental Control the menu. While ‘Preferences‘ is selected, press [†] to select ‘Auto Settings‘. Set Parental Level ADULT Press [ENTER] to display the submenu. Preferences Change Password Set Parental Country Code...
Initial Setup On-Screen Display Overview On-Screen Display Overview The On-Screen Display provides feedback on the status of the DVD Recorder+VCR and/or the currently loaded PREFERENCES / VCR disc or tape. To access the On-Screen Display (or OSD), press [DISPLAY]. This feature enables you to search for Index marks or specific times on your VHS Preferences tapes.
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On-Screen Display Overview On-Screen Display Overview OSD Menu Options for DVD Subtitle During DVD playback, press [DISPLAY] to show information about the current disc. While the disc information is displayed, press [DISPLAY] again to show the disc Shows the current subtitle language, and changes the setting. remaining time.
DVD Playback DVD Playback DVD Playback Playing a DVD Changing the Audio Language Press [DVD] to set the remote control to operate the DVD deck. Press [AUDIO] and then press [AUDIO] repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio track.
DVD Playback VCR Playback VCR Playback Before You Begin Search Press the VCR button to set the remote control to operate the VCR deck. Press [SEARCH] to display the Search menu. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR. …...
VCR Playback Other Disc Playback Other Disc Playback Special Playback Features Audio CD/MP3 PLAYBACK Notes on special playback features The DVD Recorder+VCR can play audio CDs and MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal. The audio is automatically muted during special playback modes, so there is no sound during search, slow motion, etc.
Other Disc Playback Basic Recording Basic Recording Recording from TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Select the thumbnail you want to display using […†œ √] and press Turn on the DVD Recorder+VCR and load a recordable disc or tape. [ENTER].
Basic Recording Basic Recording One Touch Record (OTR) One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS One Touch Recording allows you add recording time in fixed increments at the touch of a button. • If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy-protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to Follow steps 1-4 under Recording from TV.
Basic Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD Timer Recording using Manual Set Record Screen You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW using the [COPY] button. This allows you to The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month.
Timer Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording using ShowVIew system Canceling a Timer Recording Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start You can clear a Timer Recording any time before the recording actually starts. and end time.
Recording from an External Input Recording from an External Input Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components What is DV? You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to the DVD Recorder+VCR using a Recorder+VCR’s external inputs.
Editing Editing Editing DISC Initialize Finalize (Make Compatible) • If you load a blank DVD+R(+RW) disc, it will be initialized (formatted to enable recording). Finalizing a DVD+R ‘locks’ its recordings in place so the disc can be played on most standard DVD players or •...
Editing Editing Title Menu Change Disc Name You can manage the titles on your DVD+R/RW discs using the Title menu. You can rename your disc to any name you choose. The default disc name is ‘MY DVD‘. Play a Title Use […] to go to the top menu.
Editing Editing Editing Change Name When you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc already recorded by your DVD Recorder+VCR, you can edit the titles To change the name of a title: and chapters in a variety of ways. Follow steps 1 to 3 under ‘Play Title‘. To edit a recorded title, select the title on the disc menu and press [EDIT].
Editing Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer support. Hide Chapters Symptom Cause Solution This feature allows you to hide or unhide a chapter. After hiding a chapter, the DVD Edit No power.
Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Symptom Cause Solution Power requirements 200–240V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Discs recorded with copy-once No solution. Dimensions, Mass (approx.) 16.9 x 3.54 x 14.0 inches (430 x 91 x 354 mm) (w x h x d), 13.5 lbs (6.18 kg) material cannot be played on other Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
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