LG Electronics RC797T DVD VCR Combo Owner's Manual

RC297H-M_NA1ULLB

DVD RECORDER/

VIDEO CASSETTE

RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: RC797T

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.

Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free.

1-800-243-0000

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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

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL

.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION:

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION: CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT

STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water

(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the unit, unplug the unit from the outlet. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue,

Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Phone: 1-201-816-2000.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S

MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. - For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over-heating.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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INTRODUCTION

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .6

Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .6

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .8

What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .8

Using an USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

HOOKUP AND SETTINGS

Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . .13

Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)

Connections to Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting the IR control cable . . . . . . . . . .18

Initial Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . .23-24

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

TV VIEWING

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Channel Selection with Channel List menu .27

General Explanation of On-Screen Display .28

Displaying Information While Watching TV . .28

Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .28

PLAYBACK

Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

VCR Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

DVD Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

Special Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files . . . .34

Viewing a JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36

RECORDING

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top

Channel option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .41

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . .41

Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Recording from External Components . . . . .43

Simultaneous Play and Record . . . . . . . . . . .43

Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

EDITING

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .45

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .46

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Changing the Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . .46

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .51

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

REFERENCE

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied

Multi-brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Area Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear Cover

Introduction

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.

DVD ALL

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

All DVD discs listed below.

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode

RAM

+RW

DVD-RAM disc

DVD+RW disc

DVD-R disc

-R

+R

DVD

DVD+R (DL) disc

DVD-Video disc

ACD

MP3

WMA

Audio CDs

MP3 files

WMA files

JPEG

VCR

JPEG files

VHS Tape

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs/tapes and internal parts.

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Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable)

DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.

These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.

[VR mode]

Recordings can be extensively edited

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

[Video mode]

Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

Limited editing features

DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)

These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.

DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.

Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

Limited editing features

DVD-RAM (DVD - Random Access Memory)

DVD-RAM discs can be formatted for VR mode recording.


Playable on DVD-RAM compatible players.

Recordings can be extensively edited.

Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 discs can be used in this unit.

You cannot use the cartridge-type DVD-RAM disc in this unit.

DVD+RW (DVD + ReWritable)


Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatic finalization)

The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.

Recordings can be edited.

DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)

These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

Limited title/chapter editing features.

DVD+R DL (DVD + Recordable; Double Layer)

These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.

Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up to 8.5GB

of video on a single DVD+R DL disc.

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

Any edited contents are not compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

Limited title/chapter editing features.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

DVD-R

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)

That’s (8x, 16x)

SONY (16x)

-

-

DVD+R

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)

Ricoh (8x, 16x)

SONY (16x)

-

-

DVD-RW

Mitsubishi (4x)

Verbatim (4x)

JVC (4x)

Victor (4x)

Maxell (4x)

DVD+RW

Mitsubishi (4x)

SONY (2.4x)

Verbatim (2.4x)

Ricoh (2.4X, 4x)

-

DVD+R DL

Mitsubishi (2.4x)

Maxell (2.4x)

-

-

-

DVD-RAM

Fujifilm (2x)

Mitsubishi (3x)

-

-

-

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files.

Notes:

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some

CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

• Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

• DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD

Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc.

(Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

• This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

• Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message “Incorrect region code.

Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen.

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Restrictions on video recording

• You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-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.

• Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (see below).

What is ‘CPRM’?

CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.

This Recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode or DVD-RAM discs, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Copyright

• Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.

patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notice for Progressive Scan Use

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPAT-

IBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE

OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH

THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING

YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Using an USB Flash Drive

This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG files contained in the USB Flash Drive.

Inserting/Removing the USB Flash Drive

Compatible USB Flash Drive

1. USB Flash Drive which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported.

2. USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support

USB1.1.

Inserting the USB Flash Drive

Insert straight-in until it fits into place.

Removing the USB Flash Drive

Withdraw the USB Flash Drive carefully.

Note:

Keep the USB Flash Drive out of reach of children.

If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

This unit supports only USB Flash Memory with

FAT16 or FAT36 format.

Do not extract the USB Flash Drive in operating

(play, move, etc.).

Using the USB Flash Drive

1. Insert an USB Flash Drive.

2. Press HOME on the Remote Control.

3. Select [MUSIC] or [PHOTO] option.

4. Select [USB] then press ENTER.

Details for the options are on page 20.

5. Press RETURN (O) to exit the MUSIC or

PHOTO List menu before extracting the USB

Flash Drive.

Note:

The USB Flash Drive option in the HOME menu is not selectable if the unit is in VCR mode.

About the Remote Control

Operation Range

Point the Remote Control at the Remote Sensor and press the buttons.

Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the

Remote Sensor.

Angle:

About 30° in each direction of the front of the Remote Sensor.

Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two

(R03/AAA) size batteries with 3 and

# aligned correctly.

Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.

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a b c

Front Panel

d

10

e f g h i j k l m n o p q a

Disc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

b

Z

DVD

Opens or closes the disc tray.

c

Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

d

Z

VCR

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

e

1

Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. f

N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback.

Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

g x

(STOP)

Stops playback h z

(REC)

Starts recording.

Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

i

CH (v/V)

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

j

DUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).

Lights when the Recorder is dubbing.

k

Display window

Shows the current status of the Recorder.

Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck.

DVD

The DVD deck is selected.

Lights when the Recorder is in playing mode or flashes when search mode.

VCR

The VCR deck is selected.

Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.

A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.

REC

PM

TV

The Recorder is recording.

Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)

Indicates that TV mode is active.

Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or current deck status

(Playback, Pause, etc).

l

Remote Sensor

Point the recorder Remote Control here.

m

DVD/VCR

Toggles control between the DVD deck and the

VCR deck.

n

RES.

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COM-

PONENT OUTPUT jacks.

- HDMI: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

- COMPONENT: 480p, 480i o

USB Port

Connect an USB Flash Drive.

p

DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

q

AV IN 2 (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,

Camcorder, etc.).

Remote Control

a

DASH (-)

Enters a channel number for multiple channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc.

INPUT

Changes the input to use for recording

(Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).

TV Control Buttons

See page 53.

b b c d

BACKWARD / FORWARD

(m/M)

- DVD: Search backward or forward.

- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/forward picture search.

SKIP (. / >)

Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.

PAUSE/STEP (X)

Pause playback or recording temporarily.

Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

PLAY (N)

Starts playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

c a

POWER (1)

Turns Recorder ON and OFF.

DVD

Select the Recorder’s function mode to

DVD.

VCR

Select the Recorder’s function mode to

VCR.

EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

- Opens and closes the disc tray.

- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

0-9 numerical buttons

-

Selects numbered options in a menu.

- Inputs channel numbers.

HOME

Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

CH/TRK (+/-)

Selects a channel. Adjusts manually the tape’s picture onscreen.

FAV. CH (+/-)

Tunes to your favorite channels.

DISC MENU/LIST

Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title

List or Playlist menu.

b B v V

(left/right/up/down)

Selects menu options.

ENTER ( )

Confirms menu selections.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display.

Displays information of current status.

RETURN (O)

Removes the menu.

d

AUDIO

Selects an audio language or an audio channel.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ZOOM

Enlarges DVD video image.

I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP)

Skips 30 seconds forward during playback.

z

REC

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

REC MODE

Selects the recording mode:

- DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP.

- VCR: SP or SLP.

DUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to

DVD).

TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

PLAY MODE

Selects play mode.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH

Displays Marker Search menu.

THUMBNAIL

Selects a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Title List menu.

CHP. ADD

Inserts a chapter marker when playing/ recording.

TV/VCR

To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner.

TIME SHIFT

To play the title being recorded and also currently being recorded appears as PIP.

CLEAR

Removes a mark on the Marker

Search menu.

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Rear Panel

a b c d e f g h i j k l m a

ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT)

Connect the antenna to this terminal.

b

IR TRANSMITTER

Connect the IR control cable (if used).

c

OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

d

COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P

B

P

R

)

Connect to a TV with Y P

B

P

R inputs.

e

INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR,

Camcorder).

f HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video.

g

AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

h

ANTENNA OUT (TO TV)

Connect to a TV with ANTENNA coaxial inputs i

COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

j

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

k

AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs.

l

VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

m

Cooling fan

Caution:

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.

Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

Hookup and Settings

Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your

TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection information.

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Notes:

Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The

DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

Antenna Antenna

b

Rear of Recorder

OR OR

Connecting an

Antenna

a

:

Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked

ANTENNA IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANTENNA IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the Recorder.

If your cable connection has no converter or descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and attach it to the ANTENNA IN jack on the Recorder.

If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the converter, and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the converter to the ANTENNA IN on your Recorder. This cable hookup permits both TV and Recorder operation.

To view or record a CATV channel

1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel

(CH 3 or 4).

2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable output channel. (Example: CH3)

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3. Select a channel using the cable converter.

Notes:

With this connection, you cannot record one program while viewing another.

If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set.

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Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV.

RF coaxial connection

Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75ohm Coaxial Cable (R).

How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel

1. When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold

CH (V/v) on the front panel for more than five seconds. [RF03] or [RF04] appears in the display window.

2. Press CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel

(RF03 or RF04).

3. Tune the TV to this channel.

Notes:

• Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the front panel for progressive signal.

• Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Video or

S-Video connections.

• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.

• If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEO

OUTPUT, S-VIDEO OUTPUT and COMPONENT OUT-

PUT connections are not available.

Audio connection

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2).

Rear of TV

S-VIDEO

INPUT

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Pr Pb

Y

R L

S

C A2

Video connection

Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V).

Note:

If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to

VIDEO.

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional

S-Video cable (S).


R V A1

Component Video connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.

Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks on the

Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y P

B

P

R cable (C).

Rear of TV

HDMI connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable.

1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).

2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s

Owner’s manual).

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Notes:

If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to

[48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 23). When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and

MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG] options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 23).

If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page 23). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

The arrow on the cable connector body should face up for correct alignment with the connector on the recorder.

(Type A)

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If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable.

Not all HDCP-compatible

Tip:

When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI output using RES. button on the front panel.

Caution:

Changing the resolution when the recorder is connected with HDMI connector may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the recorder and then turn it on again.

If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears on the screen.

Please read TV’s owner’s manual then set the resolution that your TV can accept.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV devices.

HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of

HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received.

HDMI compatible TV

H

HDMI

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI licensing LLC.

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Additional Information for HDMI

When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the followings:

- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this recorder. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this recorder.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with

720(1440)x480i, 720x480p, 1280x720p, or

1920x1080i video input.

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Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this recorder.

- It’s impossible copy protected-DVD title’s playback in non-HDCP devices.

For best performance, directly connect the HDMI output to an HDMI input on your TV. If connecting to some device other than a TV or monitor, such as a home theater receiver with an HDMI input, check the following to make sure the HDMI signal will be received correctly:

Check the operating instructions of the connected device to make sure that the HDMI input of the device complies with HDMI-HDCP specifications.

Check that the HDMI setup menu of any nondisplay device is set to “pass-through” so that

HDMI signals received are not changed in any way (such as changing the video or audio format).

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Connection to an

Amplifier

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro

Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied.

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby

Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O, coaxial X) audio cable.

2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 23).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel

Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2,

Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Caution:

Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected.

Notes:

• If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

• To see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO.

• This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a

DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digital audio outputs.

• While viewing a digital channel, the 2 channel stereo audio is only output through the audio output jacks.

O


X A

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

L R

AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Accessory Audio/V ideo (A/V)

Connections to

Recorder

Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the

Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 43 for [Recording from

External Components].)

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.

Notes:

This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-

VHS video decks.

Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result in malfunction.

DV Digital Camcorder

DV

IN/OUT


Front of Recorder

Front of Recorder

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The Recorder sends commands to your connected

Set-Top Box to change the channels of it through the

IR control cable when AV1 timer recording starts.

1. Connect the plug of the IR control cable to the IR

TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder.

2. Find the Set-Top Box IR Sensor. Refer to “How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box” on right.

3. On the IR control cable, attach the adhesive tape

(included) to the flat surface just below of the IR

Blaster on the IR control cable.

4. Place the IR Blaster in front of the IR sensor on your Set-Top Box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor.

5 After connecting, make the necessary setting

(page 25).

Notes:

• If your Set-Top Box does not have Audio/Video

Out jacks, you cannot use the AV1 timer recording using this connection

• Important, for the Recorder to record programs received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times.

• If your Set-Top Box has IR and RF control together, set the control to IR on the Set-Top box to use this IR connection

• Do not connect an accessory other than the supplied IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack.

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• Do not cover the transmitter.

Not all Set-Top Box devices will work with this

Recorder.

• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected

Set-Top Box as well.

Caution:

Do not use RF coaxial cable to connect the

Set-Top Box

ANTENNA OUT

IR Blaster


How to find the IR sensor on the

Set-Top Box

1. Turn off the Set-Top Box.

2. Hold the Remote Control of the Set-Top Box so that it touches the front of the device.

Yes

Cable Box,

Satellite Box

Digital Video Recorder or

Other Set-Top Boxes

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

IR Control Cable

Front

No

3. Slowly move the Remote Control across the front of the device while pressing POWER button On and Off. You must press and release the

POWER button each time you move the Remote

Control (holding down the button will not work).

Recommended Set-Top Box devices

Cable Box: Motorola, Pioneer, Scientific Atlanta,

Sony

Satellite Box: DirecTV, Echostar, Dish NetWork,

HTS, Hughes, JVC, Proscan, RCA, Sony

Digital Video Recorder: Tivo, DirecTV,

Dish NetWork, Scientific Atlanta, Motorola,

Hughes, Humax, Philips, Sony

4. When the cable box turns on, you have found the sensor. Remember the location of the sensor.

Initial Setup W izard

After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the

Language, Channels and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete.

1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display then press ENTER.

5. Enter the necessary information for year, date and time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.

v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

6. Press ENTER to exit the menu.

2. Check your antenna connections.

Press B to move next step.

3. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B .

TV is for over-the-air antenna reception.

CATV is for cable subscribers.

Note:

You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the

[Factory Set] in the setup menu. (see page 21).

4. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

You can skip the analog channel scanning by pressing B.

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From the Home Menu screen you can access all the

Media for playback and recording of the recorder.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

2. Use b / B to select the desired main option.

3. Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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Easy Menu

Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page

42)

Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See page 26)

Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu.

(See page 24)

DV Input: Displays DV Input mode. (See page

44)

4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

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Setup

Start: Displays Setup menu.

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TV

Auto Ch. Scan: Displays [Auto Channel Set] menu. (See page 21)

Channel Edit: Displays Channel Edit setup menu. (See page 21)

Channel List: Displays the Channel List menu.

(See page 27)

Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record] menu.

(See page 39)

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Movie

VCR: Plays back Video tape. (page 30)

DISC:

Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc

(page 45)

Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 31-33).

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Photo (See page 35-36)

DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.

USB: Displays [Photo List] menu for USB Flash

Drive.

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Music (See page 34)

DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc.

USB: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash

Drive.

In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings.


2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER.

3. Use v / V to select the desired option.

4. While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level.

5. Use v / V to select the second desired option.

6. Press B to move to the third level.

7. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press

ENTER to confirm your selection.

Some items require additional steps.

8. Press RETURN (O) or HOME to exit the Setup menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

Auto Channel Set

This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digital channels.

1. Select the [Auto Channel Set] option then press B.

2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or

CATV) option.

TV is for over-the-air antenna reception.

CATV is for cable subscribers.

3. Press B to highlight [Start] icon.

4. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

You can skip the analog channel scanning by pressing B while scanning analog channel.

The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

Notes:

• If you want to change the [Band] option, you must execute the auto channel search after changing the [Band] option.

• This Recorder supports only unencrypted channels for cable subscribers.

Channel Edit

You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, etc.).

1. Select the [Channel Edit] option then press B .

2. Press ENTER while the [Edit] icon is highlighted.

The Channel List menu appears.

3. Use b / B / v / V to select a channel number then press ENTER.

4. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER.

[Add] Adds a unmemorized channel manually.

[Delete] Deletes a memorized channel from channel list. A digital channel has multiple channels, so if you delete the digital channel, all multiple channels will be deleted.

[Skip On/Off] (for memorized digital channel only)

Set the channel to the skipped channel.

The skipped channel number will dim.

The channel cannot be selected using the

CH/TRK (+/-) button during normal TV viewing.

[Favorite On/Off] Set the memorized channel to favorite channel. (favorite channel shows heart (♥) icon.)

[MFT Adjust] (for memorized analog channel only)

To obtain a clearer picture, tune the MFT option.

5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Channel

List menu.

Clock Set

You can set the clock.

1. Select the [Clock Set] option then B.

2. Enter the necessary information for year, date and time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.

v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

TV Aspect

[4:3 Letter Box]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.

[4:3 Pan Scan]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your

TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off.

[16:9 Wide]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Power Save Mode

Set Power Save Mode to [ON] to place your

Recorder into an economic power save mode.

Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off.

Factory Set

You can reset the Recorder to its original factory settings.

1. Select the [Factory Set] option.

2. Press B to select [SET] then press ENTER.

3. Select [OK] and press ENTER.

4. Follow the Initial Setup Wizard on page 19.

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Note:

You can set [DTV Caption], [DTV Caption Style],

[DTV Caption Option] and [DTV Audio] options only while viewing digital TV.

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and information display.

Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle

[Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.

[Others]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 54). If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

[OFF] (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle.

DTV Caption

Digital channels sometimes provide caption, often in a different language. You can set a default caption language with this setting. If you select [Off], DTV

Caption is not displayed.

Note:

DTV caption will appear only if provided by the broadcaster.

Tips:

If available, you can also select a caption language while viewing digital TV viewing, press SUBTITLE repeatedly.

If captions are available, the DTV caption icon ( ) appears on the channel information display to indicate that you can select one of those captions with the SUBTITLE button.

Analog Caption is not displayed on this Recorder.

If your TV has the Analog Caption function, you can switch the Analog Caption using the TV. If analog and digital caption is overlapped on the TV screen, switch off one of two captions.

DTV Caption Style

Selects the style for caption.

[Set by program] Default caption type provided by a broadcaster is shown when captions appear.

[Custom] Customized text is shown when captions appear. Use [DTV Caption Option] to customize the caption type.

DTV Caption Option

You can set [DTV Caption Option] only when [DTV

Caption Style] is selected in [Custom].

Font: Selects the font type for captions.

Size: Selects the font size for captions.

Color: Selects the font color for captions.

Opacity: Selects the font opacity for captions.

- Solid: The text is solid (without any transparency).

- Flash: The text blinks once a second.

- Transparent: The text is transparent (In this case, whatever the color is, the color does not affect the captions display).

- Translucent: The text is translucent.

BG (Background) Color: Selects the background color for captions.

BG (Background) Opacity: Selects the background opacity for captions.

- Solid: The text background color is solid (without any transparency).

- Flash: The text background color blinks once a second.

- Transparent: The text background color is transparent (In this case, whatever the background color is, the color does not affect the captions.).

- Translucent: The text background color is translucent.

Edge Type: Selects the edge type for captions.

- None: The text has no edge.

- Raised: The text is raised.

- Depressed: The text is depressed.

- Uniform: The text has a uniform edge.

- Left Shadow: The text has a left-shadow edge.

- Right Shadow: The text has a right-shadow edge.

Edge Color: Selects the edge color for captions.

DTV Audio

Digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio tracks, often in a different language. You can set a default audio language with this setting.

Tip:

If provided by the broadcaster, the (DTV

Multiple Audio Icon) appears on the channel information display to indicate that you can select one of those audio languages with the AUDIO button.

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.

Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.

1. Select [Rating] option then press B.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

[Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the

DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital,

DTS or MPEG decoder.

[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.

[OFF] (for DTS): If you select [OFF], the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

Sampling Freq. (Frequency)

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit passes each type of signal through without any further processing.

Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify its capabilities.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology.

However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.

2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created.

If you have not yet entered a security code you are prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code. Enter it again to verify. If you make a mistake press

CLEAR.

3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons.

[1]-[8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

[No Limit]: If you select [No Limit], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.

5. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to activate parental control.

Note:

If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

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Set Password

You can enter or change password.

1. Select [Set Password] option then press B.

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating].

To change the password, press ENTER when the

[Change] option is highlighted, then input old password. Input new password. Enter it again to verify.

To delete the password, select [Delete] option then press ENTER, then input old password. The password is deleted.

3. Press HOME to exit the menu.

If you forget your password

If you forget your password you can clear it using the following steps:


2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER.

3. Input the 6-digit number [210499]. The message appears, select [OK] then press ENTER. The security code is cleared.

4. Enter a new code as described above.

Disc Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for recording;

XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality),

LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality),

MLP (Maximum Long Play).

1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press

B .

2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode

(XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP).

3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.

Area Code

Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the reference chapter (see page 54).

1. Select [Area Code] option then press B.

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating].

3. Select the first character using v / V buttons.

4. Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the second character using v / V buttons.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.

VCR Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for VCR recording;

SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play).

DV Record Audio

You need to set this if you have a camcorder using

32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV

IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting.

On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used.

Auto Chapter

During recording, chapter markers are added automatically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to

5 minutes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chapter marking, select [None].

Note:

If [Disc Record Mode] option is set to [MLP], the [5 Min] option is not selectable.

Set-Top Box Control

Select [ON] when you connect a Set-Top Box (Cable

Box, Satellite Box, Digital Video Recorder, etc) with

IR control cable. If not, select [OFF].

Set-Top Box Edit

This setting is available only if the [Set-Top Box

Control] option is set to [ON]. If you connect the

Recorder to the Set-Top Box as described in page 18 so the Recorder can change the channels on the connected Set-Top Box when timer recording of AV1 input starts.

1. Select [Set-Top Box Edit] on the setup menu then press B. The [Edit] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER while the [Edit] icon is highlighted.

[Set-Top Box Control] menu shows the current settings.

Test Procedure

1) Check the IR control cable connection then press

ENTER. (Refer to page 18.)

2) Turn on the Set-Top Box then press ENTER.

3) Use b / B a Remote Control

Code of the device then press ENTER.

The list of codes displayed onscreen are based on the device type and brand you selected. Each brand of the device can have multiple sets of codes. One code will be tested at a time; if the code does not work, select another code to test.

4) Use v / V / b / B and

ENTER to select a channel.

3. If you want to edit the settings, use b / B to select [Edit] icon then press ENTER.

The [Set-Top Box Edit] menu appears.

5) Confirm that your Set-Top

Box’s channel is changed to the selected channel in step 4.

If changed, select [Yes] then press ENTER.

If not changed, select [No] then press ENTER and repeat from step 3.

• Some Set-Top boxes may not be controlled if the device needs sub channel input - the same as 19-1.

4. Use v / V to select a main option then press

ENTER.

[Device Type] Selects the device type.

[Brand] Selects the brand of the Set-Top Box.

[Number of Digits] Selects the number of digits of the Set-Top Box’s channel.

[Enter Key] If your device needs ENTER key to change channels, select [ON]. If not, select [OFF].

[Key Speed] Select a Key Speed that the recorder sends commands to the connected

Set-Top Box.

5. Use v / V to select a sub option then press ENTER.

6. Use v / V to select [Test] option then press ENTER to verify the connections/settings between the

Set-Top Box and the Recorder. The recorder is tuned to AV1 automatically. See right for details.

6) The Test procedure is complete, press ENTER to exit the menu.

If you fail to test

• Make sure IR Control Cable connection. (page 18)

• Set the [Set-Top Box Edit] options again then proceed to the [Test] option.

• If IR control is not activated even though you set again, the Recorder may not control your Set-Top Box according to the device’s maker or status.

Confirm recommended Set-Top Box on page 18 or contact your Set-Top Box provider.

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Initialize

If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc.

• DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode.

The recording mode will always be Video mode.

• DVD-RW/ DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The

Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press

ENTER.

DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode.

Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW/

DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below.

1. Select the [Initialize] option then press B.

[Start] icon is highlighted.

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2. Press ENTER.

In case of DVD-RW, use b / B to select a desired Disc Initialize Mode (VR Mode or Video

Mode) then press ENTER.

In case of DVD+RW/DVD-RAM, use b / B to select [OK], and press ENTER.

It takes a few moments to format the disc.

Caution:

If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be erased.

Finalize

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing

DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE.

Caution:

Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R (DL) disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc except DVD+RW. However, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option.

1. Select the [Finalize] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected.

Finalize menu appears.

3. Select [OK] then press ENTER.

The Recorder starts finalizing the disc.

Notes:

• Finalization can take up to 3-4 minutes or more depending on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

• DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to finalize.

Tips:

• If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized, you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosing [Unfinalize] from the

Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and rerecord onto the disc.

• You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R (DL) disc.

• If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].

Disc Label

Use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.

• The Disc label can be up to 32 characters long.

• For discs formatted on a different Recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

1. Select the [Disc Label] option then press B.

[Edit] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER.

Keyboard menu appears.

To enter characters, see page 49.

Disc Protect

Depending on the type of disc you are using, Disc

Protect allows you to preserve your recordings in a variety of ways:

• DVD+RW: Prevents editing, erasing, or overwriting of existing recordings. Allows regular recording.

• DVD+R: Prevents editing or erasing of existing recordings. Allows regular recording.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RAM: Prevents editing, erasing, and regular recording.

Notes:

• Disc Protect is not compatible with DVD-RW discs in

Video mode or DVD-R discs.

• If you need to unlock a disc to make edits, select [OFF].

AutoPlay

When you load a DVD with AutoPlay turned on, the

Recorder will bypass the Disc menu and trailers and start playing the movie automatically.

Set [AutoPlay] to [ON] or [OFF].

TV Viewing

Channel Selection with Channel

List menu

Channel Selection

You can select a channel as shown below.

Number and – (dash) buttons

Use Number (0-9) and – (dash) buttons to select a channel directly.

FAV. CH +/- button

Press FAV +/– to scroll through your favorite channels. (favorite channel shows heart (♥) icon.)

Note:

To set a favorite channel, use [Channel Edit] option in the Setup menu. (See page 21.)

CH/TRK +/– buttons

Use CH/TRK +/– on the Remote Control or CH v/V on the front panel to cycle the recorder through the channels in memory.

Displaying Channel List and Changing

Channel


2. Select [TV] > [Channel List] and press ENTER.

The channel list menu will appear.

3. Select your desired channel using the v / V and press ENTER to change the channel.

Switching Channel List

Four types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel searching. You can switch the channel lists to TV (CATV), DTV (CADTV), Favorite or ALL.

1. Press v to move the highlight position to top of the channel list.

2. Press b / B to select a [TV (CATV)], [DTV

(CADTV)], [Favorite] or [ALL].

Selected channel list appears.

TV (CATV): Shows all analog TV channels.

DTV (CADTV): Shows all digital TV channels.

Favorite: Shows favorite channels.

(favorite channel shows heart (♥) icon.)

ALL: Shows all analog and digital channels.

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Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, action prohibited or not available.

Displaying Information While

Watching TV

During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen.

Indicates channel number, station name, and audio signal by the tuner.

Indicates program title, start time, end time, etc. Details are below. (Digital channel only)

Indicates the disc format, free space, and elapsed time progress bar.

Displaying Disc Information on-screen

You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu.

1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

2. Press DISPLAY once again to show various playback information.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

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Indicates audio language for digital channel or output audio signal for analog channel

(Stereo, Mono, SAP, etc.).

Indicates current date and time.

Note:

You must set the clock on the setup menu to display the correct start time and end time of the program while viewing digital channel.

Channel Information Icon

(DTV caption icon)

Indicates that the current channel contains the DTV caption. Press SUBTITLE to select a DTV caption language.

TV Aspect

Indicates that the current channel is wide or 4:3 picture format.

(DTV Multiple Audio Icon)

Indicates that the current channel contains the DTV multiple audio languages. Press AUDIO to select an audio language.

3. You can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B.

For details about each item, see the pages in parenthesis.

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[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 31, 33)

[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (page 31)

[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 33)

[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD

VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 32)

[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 31)

[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles

(page 33)

[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 33)

Note:

If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen display disappears.

Playback

Playing a T ape

1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck.

2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

• If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded.

• If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press POWER once.

3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.

• If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit starts playback automatically.

4. Press STOP (x) to stop playback.

• If the tape reaches the end before you press

STOP (x) the Recorder automatically stops, rewinds and ejects the tape.

Note:

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

• This Recorder can play back S-VHS recorded tapes, however, it cannot make recordings using

S-VHS format tapes.

• SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi

Playback.

1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck.

2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.

3. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY (N) or Starts playback using HOME menu.

4. To stop the playback, press STOP (x).

The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly.

Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.

5. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.

Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes automatically and unit turns off.

Note:

If parental control is set and the disc is not within the rating settings you must input the password.

(See [Rating] on page 23).

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VCR Playback Options

Buttons Operations

EJECT (Z)

PAUSE (X)

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

Pause playback.

Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.

FORWARD (M)

• After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect the tape and video heads.

Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape.

In Pause mode, starts slow motion playback.

• After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads

• After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

BACKWARD (m) Scan backward. In Stop mode, rewinds the tape.

CLEAR

CH/TRK (+/-)

AUDIO

I.SKIP

• After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

Resets the current tape counter position to 0:00:00. To automatically goto tape counter position 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is in Stop mode or in Play mode.

Manually reduces noise on the screen during tape playback. Tracking is set automatically when a tape is inserted.

Sets tape audio to HIFI, LEFT, RIGHT or NORMAL.

Use b/B buttons to select tape audio you want.

Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward

30 seconds (maximum 180 seconds).

DVD Playback Features

Buttons Operations

OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray.

Discs

PAUSE (X) Pause playback.

Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.

You can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in Pause mode.

BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M)

SKIP (. / >)

ZOOM

TITLE

DISC MENU/LIST

SUBTITLE (

I.SKIP

)

All Discs

All Discs

DVD ALL

DVD ALL ACD

During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan speed.

- DVD; 5 steps,

- Audio CD; 3 steps

In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD

(M) for slow motion playback (4 steps).

DVD ALL

During playback, press SKIP (> or . )to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track.

Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track.

DVD ALL

WMA

ACD

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To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback, press DISPLAY twice and press v / V to select the chapter icon. Then, input the chapter number or use b / B.

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On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback.

Enlarge the video image.

(x1 size → x2 size → x4 size → x1 size (normal size))

You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V buttons.

DVD ALL

If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.

DVD

DVD

The disc menu appears on the screen.

DVD

During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.

+RW

DVD ALL

Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward

30 seconds.

+R

MP3

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DVD Playback Features (Continued)

Buttons

PLAY MODE

AUDIO ( )

Operations

Select a desired play mode while playback.

[A-]: Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B

(End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins.

[CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter.

[TITLE]: Repeats the current title.

[ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks.

[Track]: Repeats the current track.

[RANDOM]: Random playback

[Folder]: Repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.

[OFF]: Does not play repeatedly.

Discs

DVD ALL ACD

Karaoke DVD

DVD ALL

DVD ALL Karaoke DVD

ACD -RW

VR

RAM

ACD MP3 WMA

Karaoke DVD

MP3 WMA

DVD ALL

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If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter

(Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.

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By pressing SKIP (>) during Random playback, the

Recorder selects another title (track) and resumes

Random playback.

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to hear a different audio language, audio track or encoding method.

DVD

Note:

Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to a DTS decoder via one of the digital outputs.

See page 16 for connection details.

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel.

With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can switch between Main (L+L), Bilingual (R+R), or a mix of both (L+R).

DVD ALL

If a menu screen is displayed

DVD

In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.

DVD

Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press

TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.

Camera Angle

DVD

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. Press DISPLAY twice then select the Angle icon during playback. Use b / B to select a desired angle. Note that the number of the current angle appears on the display.

Tip:

The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when alternate angles are available.

Moving to another TITLE

DVD ALL

When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title as follows:

Press DISPLAY twice during playback or in stop mode then use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or b

/ B to select a title number then press ENTER.

Time Search

DVD ALL

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time.

2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and

[-:--:--] appears.

3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press b / B to move the under bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the correct numbers.

4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time.

Marker Search

DVD ALL

To enter a Marker

You can start playback from up to six memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to six markers.

To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene

1. During disc playback, press SEARCH.

The marker search menu appears on the screen.

2. Use b/B/v/V to select a marker scene that you want to recall or clear.

3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR and use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER to delete marked scene from the list.

4. To remove the Marker Search menu, press RETURN (O).

3D Surround

DVD ALL

This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multichannel audio from a home theater system.

1. Press DISPLAY twice then use v / V to select the sound icon. Then, use b / B to select [3D SUR.].

2. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select

[NORMAL].

Last Scene Memory

DVD

This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the Recorder or switch off the Recorder. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.

Notes:

• Settings are stored in memory for use any time.

• This Recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the Recorder before commencing to play it.

• Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is erased once a different DVD title is played.

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Playing an

Audio CD or

MP3/WMA files

The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA audio file requirement] on right.


2. Select [Music] > [DISC] or [USB] and press

ENTER.

The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.

Music List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the

[Music List] menu then press ENTER.

2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER.

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[Play] Start playback the selected track or file.

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[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears.

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[Random] Start or stop random playback.

Example) Audio CD

3. Use v/V to select a track or file then press

PLAY (N). Playback starts.

You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 31-32.

4. To stop playback at any time, press STOP (x).

Tips:

• You can view TV channel or video input source by pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the

[Music List] menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.

• Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag:

None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the information screen.

• On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content

(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can select between the [Music List] menu and [Photo List] menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

• If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.

Random

1. Press v / V to select a file then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

2. Press v / V to select [Random] option then press

ENTER.

The unit automatically begins random playback and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.

3. To return to normal playback, select [Random] option again then press ENTER.

Tip:

By pressing SKIP ./> during Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes

Random playback.

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

File extensions

“.mp3”, “.wma”.

Sampling frequency:

within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate: within:

8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

V iewing a JPEG files

This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 36.


2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] or [USB] and press

ENTER.

3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press

ENTER.

Photo List menu options

1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

2. Use v / V to select option and press ENTER.

Example: When you select a file.

3. Use v / V to select [Full Screen] then press

ENTER.

The selected image is displayed in full screen.

2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears.

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[Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full screen.

[Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.

Still picture

Use PAUSE/STEP (X) while viewing slide show to pause mode.

Skip Images

While viewing a picture, press SKIP (> or .) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.

Press ENTER to make this menu appear or disappear.

4. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP (x).

Notes:

• If the icon displays in the [Photo List] menu, it means you cannot see those JPEG files.

• You can view TV channel or video input source by pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the

[Photo List] menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.

• If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.

• On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content

(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can select between the [Music List] menu and [Photo List] menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

Rotate Images

Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.

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View Slide Shows

1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu.

2. Press ENTER.

3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options.

[Object] option:

• [Selected] Views slide show only selected files.

• [All] Views slide show all files.

[Speed] option:

Sets the Slide Show speed to

[Normal], [Slow], or [Fast].

4. Select the [Start] option then press ENTER to start the Slide Show.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the Slide Show and returns to the [Photo List] menu.

Tips:

• Selecting multiple files

1.

Press MARKER.

A check mark appears on the file. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file.

2.

Repeat step 1 to mark additional file.

• Use the CLEAR button to select all files, or cancel all marked files.

Photo file requirement

File extensions

“.jpg”

Photo size:

Less than 4MB recommended

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Notes on JPEG file

Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

Depending on the size and number of the JPEG files, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media.

Recording

Notes:

• This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance.

Please take proper care of your discs.

• The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g.

losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended).

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

This recorder can play many different kinds of DVD discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW,

DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL) and DVD-RAM discs.

The disc format for DVD-R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW discs is always “Video format”—the same as prerecorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R, DVD+R (DL), or

DVD+RW in a regular DVD player. The DVD-RAM disc format is Video Recording (VR) format.

The DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording (VR) format or Video format. You can change Recording format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the contents of the disc.)

The recording mode is closely related to the disc format. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video format, then the recording mode is

Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode).

These can be changed as required for each recording and determine the picture quality and how much space the recording will take up on the disc.

• The recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded.

• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.

• If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer.

• The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.

• The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc.

• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page

26 (Initialize) for how to do this.

• When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can keep recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc. Before you start a recording session, check the amount of recording time left on the disc.

• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording time available will only increase if you erase the last title recorded on the disc.

• The Delete Title option in the Title List (Original) menu only hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode).

• Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RW discs.

• When using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will execute the Menu-making operation to update the new title and editing when removing the disc from the recorder.

• The recordable time of MLP mode with DVD+R

DL discs is about 11 hours which is similar to single layer discs, because the resolution of

DVD+R DL disc is higher than that of single layer disc.

Recording time and picture quality

There are five preset recording quality modes:

XP – Highest quality setting, gives about

1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

SP – Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

LP – Slightly lower video quality, gives about 4 hour of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).

EP – Low video quality, gives about 6 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

MLP – The longest recording time with the lowest video quality, gives you about 11 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

Note:

You may see a fragmented picture during playing back the contents recorded in EP or MLP mode.

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Instant T imer Recording

Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.

Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording.

1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for recording and load a recordable disc or tape. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.

2. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP, MLP

VCR: SP, SLP

3. Select the TV channel to record.

4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog channel or audio language for digital channel to record.

The table below shows what will be recorded on the different settings for different types of analog broadcast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what you’ll hear as it is recording.

TV Broadcast Selected

Audio

MONO

STEREO

MONO

STEREO

Left

Right

MONO

MONO+SAP MONO

STEREO

+SAP

SAP

STEREO

SAP

MONO

Broadcast Audio Monitor

L Ch R Ch Audio

MONO MONO MONO

L R STEREO

L

R

L

R

Left

Right

MONO MONO MONO

MONO MONO MONO

SAP SAP

L R

SAP

STEREO

SAP SAP SAP

MONO MONO MONO

If you set the audio channel to SAP, but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio

(mono or stereo) will be recorded.

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

• The maximum numbers of DVD titles are as show below;

- DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM: 99

- DVD+R(DL)/RW: 49

• If the Recorder is powered off during DVD recording, the recording will not be saved.

Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer.

1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV).

2. Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording time length. Recording starts after the first press.

DVD: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes.

VCR: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 30 minutes (maximum

540 minutes). Please confirm the VHS tape has enough remaining time to be recorded before recording.

Checking the Recording Time

Press z REC or DISPLAY once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment.

Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the display window.

To Extend the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing z REC.

Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).

To Pause the Recording

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the recording.

2. When you want to continue recording, press

PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.

Notes:

• If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer

Recording, it will be canceled.

• The Recorder will automatically power off when the

Instant Timer Recording ends.

• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR Instant timer recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.

T imer Recording

The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month.


2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER.

3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER.

The Timer Record menu will appear.

• [Media] – Choose a media (DVD or VCR).

• [Ch.] – Choose a channel that memorized in this Recorder, or one of the external inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).

• [Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program.

• [Start Time] – Set the recording start time.

• [End Time] – Set the recording end time.

• [Mode] – Choose a record mode.

DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP, MLP or AT (Auto)

VCR: SP, SLP or AT (Auto)

AT(Auto) mode determines how much time is available on the disc or tape and switches record mode, if necessary, to complete recording the program.

• [Set-Top Channel] – Choose a channel or

[OFF] for AV1 input timer recording.

For AV1 input timer recording using

[Set-Top Channel] option, refer to page 40.

4. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s).

• b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right

• v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position.

• Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer

Record List] menu.

5. Press ENTER to save the program.

6. Press RETURN (O) to exit the [Timer Record

List] menu.

Notes:

• You must insert a recordable disc or tape.

• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.

• The Recorder will record the audio according to the current TV tuner setting. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog channel to record before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.

• For digital TV recording with multiple audio languages, set audio language from the [DTV Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup menu (see page 22).

• The Recorder will automatically power off when the Timer Recording ends.

• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.

• There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to confirm the recorded program. If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially

(one right after the other), the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded.

• You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer

Recording.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the

Recorder is turned on.



3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER to edit the selected program.

Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts.

• Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on the [Timer Recorder List] menu, then press

CLEAR and select [OK] then press ENTER.

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Set-T imer Recording using op Channel option

1. Connect a Set-Top Box as shown on page 18.

2. Make the necessary settings for the connection as shown on page 25.

3. Important, for the Recorder to record programs received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times.


5. Select [NEW] and press ENTER.

The Timer Record menu will appear.

6. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s).

• b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right

• v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position.

• Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record menu.

7. Set the [Ch.] option to [AV1].

8. Set the [Media], [Date], [Start Time], [End Time], and [Mode] options according to previous page.

9. Set the [Set-Top Channel] option.

• Select a channel using number or v / V buttons, the Recorder sends commands to change the channel of the connected Set-Top

Box through the IR control cable.

• Select [OFF] using CLEAR button, if you do not need the changing the channel of the Set-

Top Box.

10. Press ENTER to save the program.

11. Press RETURN (O) to exit the [Timer Record

List] menu.

Notes:

• You must insert a recordable disc or tape.

• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.

• The Recorder will automatically power off when the Timer Recording ends.

• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.

• There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to confirm the recorded program. If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially

(one right after the other), the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded.

• You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer

Recording.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the

Recorder is turned on.



3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER to edit the selected program.

Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts.

• Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List, then press CLEAR and select [OK] than press ENTER.

If you fail the AV1 Timer Recording

• Make sure IR Control Cable connection. (page 18)

• Set the [Set-Top Box Edit] options again then proceed the [Test] option. (page 25)

• If IR control is not activated even though you set again, the Recorder may not control your Set-Top Box according to the device’s maker or status.

Confirm recommended Set-Top Box on page 18 or contact your Set-Top Box provider.

Timer Recording Troubleshooting

Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when:

• There is no disc (or tape) loaded.

• A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded.

• Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu

(see page 26).

• There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R,

DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL)) recorded on the disc.

You cannot enter a timer program when:

• A recording is already underway.

• The time you’re trying to set has already passed.

• There are already 16 timer programs set.

If two or more timer programs overlap:

• The earlier program takes priority.

• When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.

• If two programs are set to start at exactly the same time, the program entered first takes priority.

If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully. In this case even though the

Check field shows [Rec. OK], it may not be.

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RAM

1. Press TIMESHIFT.

The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) window appears on the screen as shown below. What is currently being recorded appears as a PIP and you will hear the playback audio.

• You can switch between PIP window and Main window screen by pressing TIMESHIFT.

To record one TV program while watching another

1. Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears.

2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

Tip (VCR mode only)

Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making changes during recording .

For example: To change channels during recording, first press PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode.

Then select the desired channel on the Recorder, and press

PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.

You can start play from the beginning of the title while continuing to record it.

While recording (in DVD mode)

1. Press PLAY (N).

Start play of the title you are recording.

2. Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording screen.

2. Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording screen.

Notes:

• Play cannot be started until at least 30 seconds after recording starts. (MLP mode: after 1 minute)

• This function does not work in VCR Recording mode.

• This function can operate the DVD-RAM disc only.

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You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button.

1. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.

2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

3. Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel.

4. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF,

REW and PAUSE functions.

For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

5. Press the DUBBING button.

The Dubbing menu appears.

You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD.

1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

2. Insert the VHS video tape you wish to copy into the VCR deck.

3. Select VCR mode by pressing VCR on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel.

4. Find the place on the VHS tape from which you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

5. Press the DUBBING button.

The Dubbing menu appears.

6. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record

Rec. Mode: SP or SLP (3 times SP).

7. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING to start copying.

8. To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).

You must stop the dubbing process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again.

Note:

If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc.

It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded

DVDs (or Discs). [Copy-protected. Cannot record.] is displayed on the TV screen.

Tip:

If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the

DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the

DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in

Pause mode, you can adjust the DVD playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The

VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume

Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.

6. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record

Rec. Mode: XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP.

7. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING to start copying.

8. To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).

Dubbing will stop automatically when the VHS tape ends.

Note:

If the VHS video tape you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the tape.

It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded tapes.

Tip:

If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the

DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the

DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in

Pause mode, you can adjust the VCR playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc.

The DVD deck will remain in Pause mode.

To resume Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the

Recorder’s external inputs.

1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 17.

2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from.

• AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel.

• AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel.

• DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.

3. Load a recordable disc or tape.

4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP.

VCR: SP or SLP


The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

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Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio are as you want them. See page 24.

If your source is copy-protected using

CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 8 for more details.

Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the disc is full.

To record for a fixed length of time, see [Instant

Timer Recording] on page 38.

You can play a DVD during the VCR recording, press

DVD to change DVD mode and perform the DVD playback.

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You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at the same time.

You cannot change VCR mode during the DVD recording mode.

If you wish VCR playback or record during the

DVD playback, press VCR to change VCR mode and perform the VCR playback or recording.

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Before DV dubbing

You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

This recorder is only compatible with DV-format

(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.

You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including two recorders).

It may not always be possible to control the connected camcorder via the DV IN jack.

Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set [DV Record Audio] option to Audio

1 or Audio 2 as required (see page 24).

Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or

48kHz (not 44.1kHz).

Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if the source component pauses playback or plays an unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the source component, or the DV cable becomes disconnected.

Recording from a Digital Camcorder

You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder.

Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder.

Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 24).

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Tips:

The source signal must be DVC-SD format.

Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder’s remote.

If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable, you cannot control the second DVD from this one.

You cannot control this unit remotely from a component connected to the DV IN jack.

You cannot record date and time information from a DV cassette.

Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result in malfunction.

1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17.

2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.

3. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to the recording to start from.

For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the STOP, PLAY, BACKWARD, FOR-

WARD and PAUSE functions.


Recording is automatically stopped if the recorder detects no signal.

You can pause or stop the recording by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x).

You cannot control the camcorder from this

Remote Control during recording.

In Video mode, the final frame of the recording may remain displayed on screen for a while after recording stops.

Troubleshooting

If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the

DV IN jack, check the bullet points:

Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.

Try switching off the connected equipment then switch back on.

Try switching the audio input.

Note:

Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the Remote Control supplied with this recorder.

Editing

T itle List and Chapter List

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Using the Title List menu you can edit video content.

The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a

Playlist.

There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs.

You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist. The Playlist doesn’t actually change any of the content on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back.

1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE

LIST menu.

Playback should be stopped when you do this.

When selecting titles, use the v / V buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than six titles.

If you are editing a VR mode disc, press DISC

MENU/LIST to switch between Original and

Playlist menu.

On the left side of the screen are the menu options. The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD.

You can change these thumbnails using the

THUMBNAIL button. (see [Changing Title

Thumbnails] on page 46.)

Press DISPLAY to display the information of selected title on the Title List menu.

After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List or Chapter List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options on the left side of the menu. Use v / V to select a option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

2. To exit the TITLE LIST menu, press

RETURN (O) repeatedly.

1. Menu options: To display menu option, select a title or chapter then press ENTER. The options displayed differ depending on the disc type.

• [Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter.

The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW cannot be play back.

• [Search]

- [Chapter] ; Displays Chapter List of the Title.

- [Time] ; Search time for you want start point of the title. (page 49)

• [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 48)

• [Move] Moves chapter position on [Chapter List -

Playlist] menu (page 50).

• [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title.(page 50)

• [Edit] Edits or Deletes a part of the title.

- [Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 49).

- [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 48).

- [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 51).

- [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or chapter. (page 50)

• [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist.

(page 47)

• [Dubbing] Dubs the title to VCR (page 42).

• [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.

• [Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one

(page 51).

• [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title including the hidden chapters.

2. Current media.

3. Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar.

4. Currently selected title.

5. Thumbnail.

6. Shows the selected title number and total number of titles.

7. Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length.

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Titles, Chapters and Parts

Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the

Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear.

In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts.

Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new title made up of a section (ie., chapter) of an Original title. Deleting a part removes part of a title from the

Original or Playlist menu.

Caution:

When editing using the Delete, Add and Move functions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as set in the start and end point display.

During Playlist playback, you may notice a momentary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.

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VR

+RW +R RAM

You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points.

Note:

Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals automatically. You can change this interval from the

Initial Setup menu (see [Auto Chapter] on page 24).

During recording or playing back, at the point you want to start a new chapter, press CHP. ADD.

A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.

Changing the T itle Thumbnails

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VR

+RW +R RAM

Each title displayed in the Title List menu is represented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter.

If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title.

Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed picture the one that appears in the Title List menu.

The still picture that you choose appears in both the

Original or Playlist menu.

Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?

No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the

Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.

About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’

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VR

RAM

Throughout this manual, you will often see the words

Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and the edited version.

Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded on the disc.

Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the disc — how the Original content is to be played.

Tip

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VR

RAM

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You can also change the thumbnail picture of the title on the Chapter List menu. Select a chapter on the

Chapter List menu then press THUMBNAIL. The thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter is changed.

Adding Additional T itle /

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VR

RAM

Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or

Playlist title/chapter] on page 48).

The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the

Playlist title.

You can add up to 999 chapters to one disc.

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-

Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.

The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] option then press B.

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VR

RAM

You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a

Playlist title even if it is already registered.

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-

Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.

The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu options then press B.

3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already registered to insert a title or chapter, then press

ENTER.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or chapter on the Playlist.

You can view the added chapters on the [Chapter

List-Playlist] menu.

3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER.

The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.

5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or DISC MENU/LIST to go back to the [Title List-Original] menu.

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Playlist T itle/Chapter

When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu.

If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the

Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the

Playlist.

Note:

It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less than 3 seconds long.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter or title you want to delete on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter

List] menu then press ENTER.


2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the menu.

Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

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3. Press ENTER to confirm.

The confirm message for deleting will appear.

4. Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER.

The selected chapter or title is deleted.

After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is displayed.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the menu.

6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.

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When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s name is changed to [Deleted Title].

If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the titles are combined into one.

When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the last one on DVD+R/RW increases remaining recording time.

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VR

RAM

You can delete a part which you do not want in the title.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER.

The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press

ENTER.

[Edit] menu appears on the TV screen.

Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)

3. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to find the starting point.

4. Press ENTER at the starting point of the section you want to delete.

[End Point] icon is highlighted.

The part is indicated on the Progress Bar.

5. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to find the ending point.

6. Press ENTER at the ending point of the section you want to delete.

You can cancel the selected point, use v / V to select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER.

7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press

ENTER.

The confirm message for deleting will appear.

Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER.

The selected part is deleted from the title and Title

List menu appears.

Notes:

• It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than

5 seconds long.

• If you select [Cancel] then press ENTER, the Recorder will go to previous option and into Pause mode.

Naming a T itle

You can name the titles.

1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER.


2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then press ENTER.

Keyboard menu appears.

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Names can be up to 32 characters long.

For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

When recording on DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD+R discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization.

T ime Search

You can select start point of the title.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the TITLE

LIST menu then press ENTER.

The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Select [Search] > [Time] option then press

ENTER.

[Time] menu appears on the TV screen.

3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

• Language: Selects a keyboard type.

• Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.

• Delete: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor position.

• b / B : Moves the cursor left or right.

• OK: Confirms the name you have entered.

• Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the

Keyboard menu.

Remote Control buttons for entering a name

• PLAY (N tion.

• PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to the right of the cursor position.

• SKIP (. / >): Moves the cursor left or right.

• STOP (x), CLEAR: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor position.

• 0-9: Enters the character corresponding to the selected column.

• DISC MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the keyboard type.

4. Choose [OK] then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen.


End time

Current picture

Selected time

Selected point

Start time

3. Use b / B to find the point you want to start.

The point increase 1 minute step.

If you press and hold b / B then the point increase 5 minute step.

4. Press ENTER to start selected point.

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Moving a Playlist Chapter

-RW

VR

RAM

Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of

Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.

Note:

This function is not available if there is only one chapter.

1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.

2. Press ENTER.


3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.

Tip:

If you select a hidden chapter or title on the TITLE

LIST or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title.

Protect a T itle

+RW +R -RW

VR

RAM

Use this function to protect against accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title.

1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the [TITLE

LIST] menu.

2. Use v V b B to choose a title you want to protect then press ENTER.

Options appear on the left side of the screen.

3. Select [Protect] from the options.


4. Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to move the chapter then press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, the updated menu is displayed.

Hide a Chapter/T itle

+RW +R

You can skip playing chapters or titles without deleting from the disc.

1. Use v V b B to choose a chapter or title you want to hide on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter List] menu, then press ENTER.

Options appear on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Edit] > [Hide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)


The lock mark will appears on the title’s thumbnail.

Tip:

If you select a title that has already been protected on the Title List menu, you can ‘unprotect’ it by choosing [Unprotect] option from the Title List menu options. After doing that, you can edit and delete the title.

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The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim.

Divide One T itle Into T wo

+RW

Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.

1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER.


2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

Combining T wo Chapters

-RW

VR

+RW +R RAM

Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one.

1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER


2. Use v / V to select [Combine] option.

The combine indicator appears between the two chapters you want to combine.


3. Press ENTER.

[Edit (Divide)] menu appears.

Current picture

The first title’s thumbnail

The second title’s thumbnail

4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to find the point you want to divide the title.

5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the point.

To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then press ENTER. Repeat from step 4.

6. Choose [Done] option then press ENTER to fix the dividing point.

The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to

4 minutes to divide.

Note:

The diving point may not be selected if the point is less than 3 seconds long.

3. Press ENTER to combine the chapters.

4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 to continue to combine from the menu.


•

•

•

•

•

Notes:

This function cannot operate listed as below;

If there is only one chapter within the title.

If you select first chapter.

If two chapters created by erasing a part from an original title.

If two chapters created from different titles.

If two chapters created by moving an order from an original title.

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+RW

To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc.

1. Select input source you want to record

(TV channel, AV1-2).

2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE

LIST menu.

2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop mode.

Title List menu will appear as shown below.

3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).

Tip:

You can remove the Title List menu by pressing

STOP (x).

3. Use v V b B to choose a title you want to overwrite.

4. Press z REC to start overwrite recording.

Overwrite recording starts from the start point of the title.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording.

The new title is created and updated menu is displayed.

Notes:

• This function is not available for a protected title.

•

If you overwrite the longer recording than the

•

V

current title on the fully recorded disc, the next title is overwritten.

If next title is protected, the overwriting stops at the starting point of the title.

iewing T itle List menu

+RW +R

You can view the Title List menu displayed on the other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs.

1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.

Playing Y our Recordings on

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or

DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play

DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not.

Check the manual that came with the other player to check what formats of discs it will play.

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE.

To finalize a disc, refer to [Finalize] on page 26.

Notes:

• Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD players.

• The edited contents of a DVD+RW (DL) disc is compatible on regular DVD players only after finalization.

• Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not compatible on regular DVD players.

(Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

• How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

• DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to finalize.

Reference

Controlling Y our TV with the

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied

Multi-brand Remote Control.

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

TV Control

Buttons

By pressing

POWER

INPUT

CH +/–

You can

Turn the TV on or off.

Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources.

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

Adjust the volume of the TV.

VOL +/–

Note:

Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.

Controlling other TVs with the

Multi-brand Remote Control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (Refer to table on the right column).

2. Release TV POWER button.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer

LG / GoldStar

Zenith

Samsung

Sony

Hitachi

Code Number

1 (Default), 2

1, 3, 4

6, 7

8, 9

4

Notes:

•

Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

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Language Code List

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

Language

Abkhazian

Afar

Afrikaans

Albanian

Ameharic

Arabic

Armenian

Assamese

Aymara

Azerbaijani

Bashkir

Basque

6665

6985

Bengali; Bangla 6678

Bhutani

Bihari

6890

6672

Breton

Bulgarian

Burmese

Byelorussian

Cambodian

6682

6671

7789

6669

7577

Code

6566

6565

6570

8381

6577

6582

7289

6583

6588

6590

Catalan

Chinese

Corsican

Croatian

Czech

Danish

Dutch

English

Esperanto

Estonian

Faroese

6765

9072

6779

7282

6783

6865

7876

6978

6979

6984

7079

Language

Fiji

Finnish

French

Frisian

Galician

Georgian

German

Greek

Greenlandic

Guarani

Gujarati

Hausa

Hebrew

Hindi

Hungarian

Icelandic

Indonesian

Interlingua

Irish

Italian

Japanese

Javanese

Kannada

Kashmiri

Kazakh

7465

7487

7578

7583

7575

Kirghiz

Korean

Kurdish

7589

7579

7585

Laothian

Latin

7679

7665

Latvian, Lettish 7686

7185

7265

7387

7273

7285

7383

7378

7365

7165

7384

Code

7074

7073

7082

7089

7176

7565

6869

6976

7576

7178

Language

Lingala

Lithuanian

Macedonian

Malagasy

Malay

Malayalam

Maltese

Maori

Marathi

Moldavian

Mongolian

Nauru

Nepali

Norwegian

Oriya

7778

7865

7869

7879

7982

Panjabi 8065

Pashto, Pushto 8083

Persian 7065

Polish

Portuguese

8076

8084

Code

7678

7684

7775

7771

7783

7776

7784

7773

7782

7779

Quechua 8185

Rhaeto-Romance 8277

Rumanian 8279

Russian

Samoan

8285

8377

Sanskrit

Scots Gaelic

Serbian

Serbo-Croatian

Shona

Sindhi

8365

7168

8382

8372

8378

8368

Language

Singhalese

Slovak

Slovenian

Somali

Spanish

Sudanese

Swahili

Swedish

Tagalog

Tajik

Tamil

Tatar

Telugu

Thai

Tibetan

Tigrinya

Tonga

Turkish

Turkmen

Twi

Ukrainian

Urdu

Uzbek

Vietnamese

Volapük

Welsh

Wolof

Xhosa

Yiddish

Yoruba

Zulu

8465

8484

8469

8472

6679

8473

8479

8482

8475

8487

Code

8373

8375

8376

8379

6983

8385

8387

8386

8476

8471

8575

8582

8590

8673

8679

6789

8779

8872

7473

8979

9085

Area Code List

Choose a area code from this list.

Area

Afghanistan

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Bhutan

Bolivia

Brazil

Cambodia

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Congo

Costa Rica

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

HR

CZ

DK

EC

EG

SV

CA

CL

CN

CO

CG

CR

Code

AF

AR

AU

AT

BE

BT

BO

BR

KH

Area

Ethiopia

Fiji

Finland

France

Germany

Great Britain

Greece

Greenland

Heard and McDonald Islands

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Israel

Italy

HK

HU

IN

ID

IL

IT

Code

ET

FJ

FI

FR

DE

GB

GR

GL

HM

Jamaica

Japan

Kenya

Kuwait

Libya

Luxembourg

JM

JP

KE

KW

LY

LU

Area

Malaysia

Maldives

Mexico

Code

MY

MV

MX

Monaco

Mongolia

Morocco

Nepal

MC

MN

MA

NP

Netherlands NL

Netherlands Antilles AN

New Zealand

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

PY

PH

PL

PT

Romania RO

Russian Federation RU

NZ

NG

NO

OM

PK

PA

Area

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Singapore

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

Turkey

Uganda

Ukraine

United States

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Vietnam

Zimbabwe

UA

US

UY

UZ

VN

ZW

SE

CH

TW

TH

TR

UG

Code

SA

SN

SG

SK

SI

ZA

KR

ES

LK

T roubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom

No power.

Abnormal or no picture.

No sound.

The playback picture is poor.

Picture from external input is distorted.

Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK (+/-).

Cause

The power cord is disconnected.

The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output.

The video cable is not connected securely.

Unit output setting and TV resolution capabilities mismatch.

Wrong connection.

The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive

Recorder signal output.

The audio cables are not connected securely.

The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off.

The AUDIO options are set to the wrong position.

In HDMI mode, audio selection is not set to PCM.

The disc is dirty.

The TV channels are not tuned in properly.

Tape heads are dirty.

Tape is a rental or was recorded on another VCR.

The video signal from the external component is copy-protected.

The skipped channels were deleted with the Channel Edit option.

let securely.

Correction

Plug the power cord into the wall out-

Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the Recorder appears on the TV screen.

Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.

Check TV capability.

Check mode of connections

(eg. S-Video, Components etc.).

Check unit Resolution setting according to TV capability and mode of connection.

Check the connection.

Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the Recorder.

Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely.

Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable.

Set the AUDIO options to the correct position.

Change AUDIO setup to PCM mode.

Clean the disc.

Check tuning, carry out tuning again.

Clean video heads.

Use CH/TRK (v/V) for manual tracking adjustment while tape is playing.

You cannot connect via the Recorder.

Connect the component directly to your TV.

Use the [Channel Edit] option to restore channels. See page 21.

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Symptom

The Recorder does not start playback.

Cause

No disc is inserted.

No tape is inserted.

An unplayable disc is inserted.

The disc is placed upside down.

The disc is not placed within the guide.

The disc is dirty.

The Rating level is set.

Video tape cannot be inserted.

The Remote Control does not work properly.

Is the cassette compartment empty?

There is an obstacle in the path of the

Remote Control and this unit.

The batteries in the Remote Control are exhausted.

The Remote Control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the Recorder.

The Remote Control is too far from the Recorder.

This Remote Control use the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions

(ex.PLAY).

Camcorder is off.

Camcorder image is not shown.

Camcorder image via

A/V input or DV IN to

Recorder is not shown on TV screen.

Timer recording is not possible.

The recorder’s source is incorrect.

Clock in record is not set to correct time.

Timer has been programmed incorrectly.

(TIMER Record) indicator light does not appear after programming timer.

Correction

Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.)

Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and Regional code.)

Place the disc with the playback side down.

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.

Clean the disc.

Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.

Eject the tape in.

Remove the obstacle.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor of the Recorder.

Operate the Remote Control within

23ft (7m).

When using a VCR, first press the VCR button. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button.

Turn camcorder on and operate properly.

Use INPUT to select input channel

(AV1, AV2 or DV IN).

Set clock to correct time.

Reprogram Timer.

Reprogram Timer and turn the

Recorder off to enable timer.

Symptom

Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing.

Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player.

Cause

Antenna or cables are loose.

Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the

Recorder Setup menu.

The disc was recorded in Video mode.

Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode.

The disc was recorded in VR mode.

Tighten connections or replace cable.

Try [Auto Channel Set] options; see page 21 for details.

Finalize the disc; see page 26.

No solution.

Correction

Cannot record or did not record successfully.

Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback not present.

Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players.

The remaining blank space on the disc is insufficient.

The source you are trying to record is copy-protected.

When setting the recording channel, the channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.

When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protected cannot be recorded.

TV is not Stereo-compatible.

Broadcast program is not in stereo format.

Recorder A/V Out jacks are not connected to TV A/V In jacks.

Recorder Audio/Video Out is not selected for viewing at the TV.

Recorder’s TV audio channel is set to

SAP or MONO.

The other player must be RW compatible in order to play it.

No solution.

Use another disc.

You cannot record the source.

Select the channel on the Recorder’s built-in TV tuner.

Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material.

No solution.

No solution.

Make A/V connections. Stereo is available only via A/V output from Recorder.

Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.

Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.

See [Changing TV Audio Channel] on page 38.

Resetting the Recorder

If you observe any of the following symptoms...

• When the Recorder is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.

• When the display window is not working.

• When the Recorder does not operate normally.

You can reset the Recorder as follows:

• Press and hold the POWER button for more than five seconds. This will force the Recorder to power off.

Press the POWER button again to turn the

Recorder back on.

• Unplug the power cord and then plug the power cord again after more than five seconds.

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General

Power requirements

Power consumption

Dimensions (approx.)

Net Weight (approx.)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Signal system

AC 120V, 60 Hz

32W

430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d)

5.8 kg (12.79 lbs)

5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)

5 % to 90 %

NTSC, DTV standard ATSC or Clear QAM over cable

Recording

Recording format

Recordable discs

Recordable time

DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO

DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable,

DVD+Recordable (Double Layer), DVD-Random Access Memory

DVD; Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode),

4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode), 11 hours (MLP)

DVD+R DL (8.5GB); Approx. 1.8 hour (XP mode), 3.6 hours (SP mode),

7.3 hours (LP mode), 9 hours (EP mode),

11 hours (MLP)

VCR; SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)

Video recording format

Sampling frequency

Compression format

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency

Compression format

VCR Specifications

Head system

Timer

Tape speed

Tape width

Rewind time

Antenna

VHF output signal

Channel coverage

Frequency range

Signal-to-noise ratio

Dynamic range

Channel separation

27MHz

MPEG 2 (VBR support)

48kHz

Dolby Digital

Four head helical scan azimuth system

12-hour display type with AM, PM

SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec

12.7 mm

About 180 seconds (T-120)

75 ohms (VHF/UHF)

Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

Analog (VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-135)

Digital (Terrestrial: 2-69, Cable: 1-135)

20Hz to 20kHz

43dB

88 dB

60 dB

DVD Specifications

Laser system

Frequency response

Signal-to-noise ratio

Harmonic distortion

Dynamic range

Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

More than 95dB

Less than 0.008%

More than 90 dB

Inputs

ANTENNA IN

VIDEO IN (AV1,2)

AUDIO IN (AV1,2)

DV IN

USB IN

Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2

- 6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)

4 pin (USB 1.1 standard)

Outputs

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

COMPONENT OUTPUT

HDMI video/audio output

Audio output (digital audio)

Audio output (optical audio)

Audio output (analog audio)

ANTENNA OUT

IR TRANSMITTER OUT

1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω

(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1

(P

B

)/(P

R

) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2

19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)

0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1

Optical connector x 1

1 kHz, -6 dBm, 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

5 V (p-p)

Accessory:

Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

IR control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Audio cable (L, R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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LG Electronics, Inc.

Limited Warranty - USA

This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date

(“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the defective unit repaired or replaced.

Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return the unit to LG for repair or replacement.

Shipping both ways will be paid by LG during the

Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay inbound shipping charges and LG pays return shipping charges.

Visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,

ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG ELEC-

TRONICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES

OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST

REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED

IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

•

Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration, maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and

•

Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections, computer software, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such defective product shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

For nearest Authorized Service Center, Where to buy,

Product Assistance, or Customer Assistance

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year) and select appropriate options from the menu.

Or visit our website at http://www.lgservice.com

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LG Electronics RC797T DVD VCR Combo Owner's Manual

DVD RECORDER/

VIDEO CASSETTE

RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.

Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

HOOKUP AND SETTINGS

TV VIEWING

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

EDITING

REFERENCE

Introduction

About the Symbol Display

Symbol Used in this Manual

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Storing Discs

Cleaning Discs

Moisture Condensation

Recordable and Playable Discs

Recommended recordable DVD discs

Playable Discs

Regional Code

Restrictions on video recording

What is ‘CPRM’?

Copyright

Notice for Progressive Scan Use

Using an USB Flash Drive

Inserting/Removing the USB Flash Drive

Using the USB Flash Drive

About the Remote Control

Front Panel

DVD

VCR

REC

PM

TV

Remote Control

Rear Panel

Hookup and Settings

Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your

TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection information.

Connecting an

Antenna

To view or record a CATV channel

RF coaxial connection

How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel

Audio connection

Video connection

S-Video connection

Component Video connection

HDMI connection

About HDMI

Connection to an

Amplifier

Digital Multi-channel sound

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X A

Accessory Audio/V ideo (A/V)

Connections to

Recorder

How to find the IR sensor on the

Set-Top Box

Recommended Set-Top Box devices

Initial Setup W izard

Easy Menu

Setup

TV

Movie

Photo (See page 35-36)

Music (See page 34)

Auto Channel Set

Channel Edit

Clock Set

TV Aspect