LG Electronics DVD VCR Combo RC199H User Manual

RC199M_NA1ULL_52F  
DVD RECORDER/  
VIDEO CASSETTE  
RECORDER  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
MODEL: RC199H  
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.  
1-800-243-0000  
 
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or  
use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifica-  
tions to this equipment may cause harmful interfer-  
ence unless the modifications are expressly  
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord  
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon  
a dedicated circuit;  
approved in the instruction manual. The user could  
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an  
unauthorized change or modification is made.  
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that  
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch cir-  
cuits. Check the specification page of this owner's  
manual to be certain.  
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15  
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 appear-  
ance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, dis-  
continue use of the appliance, and have the cord  
replaced with an exact replacement part by an  
authorized servicer.  
This equipment has been tested and found to com-  
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-  
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference when the product is operated in  
a residential installation. This product generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guar-  
antee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this product does cause harmful inter-  
ference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the product off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
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 mains, pull out the  
mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure  
that the plug is easily accessible.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the product  
and receiver.  
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is con-  
nected.  
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.  
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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 elec-  
tric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the follow-  
ing 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.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the product.  
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating  
and use instructions should be retained for future  
reference.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
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 product near water. – For exam-  
ple: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laun-  
dry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming  
pool; and other areas located near water.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold  
with apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau-  
tion when moving the cart/product combina-  
tion to avoid injury from tip-over.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product  
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq-  
uid 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 instal-  
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper  
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions have been adhered to.  
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-  
nel. Servicing is required when the product  
has been damaged in any way, such as power-  
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
product, the product has been exposed to rain  
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-  
ratus (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 ground-  
ing type plug has two blades and a third ground-  
ing 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 electri-  
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
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INTRODUCTION  
RECORDING  
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39  
Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Recording from External Components . . . . .41  
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
About the  
Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .7  
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .9  
What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .9  
Useable Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Using Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
EDITING  
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .43  
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .44  
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the  
HOOKUP AND SETTINGS  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .49  
Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Viewing Title List menu displayed on other  
DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD  
Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . .14  
Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16  
Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)  
Connections to Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .18  
Initial Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22  
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23  
Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . .23  
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25  
General Explanation of On-Screen Display .26  
Displaying Information While Watching TV . .26  
Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .26  
Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
REFERENCE  
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied  
Universal Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Area Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-55  
Reset the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57  
PLAYBACK  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
DVD or Video CD Playback Features . . . .29-30  
Special Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files . . . .33  
Viewing a JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35  
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Introduction  
To ensure proper use of this product, please read  
this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future  
reference.  
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.  
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 fea-  
tures.  
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.  
Tip:  
Indicates tips and hints for making the task  
easier.  
A section whose title has one of the following sym-  
bols are applicable only to those discs represented  
by the symbol.  
Cleaning Discs  
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-  
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,  
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from  
the center out.  
DVD ALL All DVD discs listed below.  
VR  
-RW  
DVD-RW with VR recording mode  
DVD-RW with Video recording mode  
Video  
-RW  
RAM DVD-RAM disc  
+RW DVD+RW disc  
-R DVD-R disc  
+R DVD+R (DL) disc  
DVD DVD-Video disc  
DivX DivX files  
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for older vinyl records.  
VCD Video CDs  
ACD Audio CDs  
MP3 MP3 files  
WMA WMA files  
JPEG JPEG files  
Moisture Condensation  
Never operate this product immediately after mov-  
ing 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.  
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the  
same Disc.  
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)  
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the  
same Disc.  
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)  
The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.  
Recordings can be edited the title/chapter  
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 be 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  
DVD+R  
DVD-RW  
Mitsubishi (4x)  
Verbatim (4x)  
JVC (4x)  
DVD+RW  
Mitsubishi (4x)  
SONY (4x)  
Imation (4x)  
Maxell (4x)  
Ricoh (4x)  
DVD+R DL  
DVD-RAM  
Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)  
Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)  
Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x)  
Fujifilm (2x)  
That’s (8x, 16x)  
Ricoh (8x, 16x)  
Maxell (2.4x)  
Mitsubishi (3x)  
Verbatim (8x)  
Verbatim (8x)  
-
-
-
Maxell (5x)  
-
-
-
-
Victor (4x)  
-
-
Maxell (4x)  
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Playable Discs  
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented  
Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format  
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, JPEG or DivX 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 “Check Regional Code”  
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 format-  
ted 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 VCR/DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR  
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.  
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Useable Memory Cards  
Using Memory Card  
Compact Flash Card (CF)  
1. Insert a memory card.  
Micro Drive (MD), ST1 MD  
Secure Digital Card (SD), Mini SD  
2. Press HOME on the Remote Control.  
3. Select [Music] or [Photo] option.  
Multi Media Card (MMC), MMC Plus, RS MMC,  
MMC Mobile  
4. Select [MEMORY CARD] then press ENTER.  
The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on  
the TV screen.  
xD-Picture Card (xD)  
Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro  
Duo  
Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32  
Only use the memory cards recommended above.  
Regarding Write Protect  
For cards that have a write protect switch, if the  
switch is on it will not be possible to write or erase  
the card.  
5. Use v/V to select the desired Memory Card slot  
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card  
then press ENTER.  
Notes:  
For details on each operation item, refer to relevant  
pages.  
If a memory card has not been inserted to a slot, the  
slot is not selectable on the Memory Card slot choice  
menu.  
Insert CF, MD or ST1 MD card  
Insert SD, Mini SD, MMC, MMC Plus,  
RS MMC, MMC Mobile, xD, MS,  
MS Duo, MS Pro or MS Pro Duo card  
Inserting the card  
Insert straight-in until it fits into place.  
Removing the card  
Upper slot : Press on the center of the card then  
withdraw the card carefully.  
Lower slot : Withdraw the card carefully.  
Notes:  
Keep the memory card out of reach of children. If  
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.  
Some memory cards may not work in this  
recorder, depending on the formatting.  
Do not extract the memory card while  
operating (play, copy, etc.).  
Battery installation  
Detach the battery cover on the rear  
About the Remote Control  
Operation Range  
of the Remote Control, and insert two  
(R03/AAA) size batteries with 3 and  
# aligned correctly.  
Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and  
press the buttons.  
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the  
Do not mix old and new batteries and never  
mix different types of batteries such as stan-  
dard, alkaline, etc.  
remote sensor.  
Angle:  
About 30° in each direction of the front of  
the remote sensor.  
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Front Panel  
a
b
c
d
e fg  
hij k l  
m
n o p q r  
s
The DVD deck is selected.  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Disc Tray (DVD deck)  
Insert a disc here.  
DVD  
VCR  
Lights when recorder is in playing mode  
or flashes when search mode.  
Z DVD  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
The VCR deck is selected.  
Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)  
Insert a video cassette here.  
Indicates when the recorder is in timer  
recording or a timer recording is  
programmed.  
Z VCR  
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.  
1 POWER  
Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.  
A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.  
The recorder is recording.  
REC  
PM  
MEMORY CARD Slot 1  
Insert a memory card (CF, MD or ST1 MD)  
Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)  
Indicates that TV mode is active.  
MEMORY CARD Slot 2  
Insert a memory card (SD, Mini SD, MMC,  
MMC Plus, RS MMC, MMC Mobile, xD, MS,  
MS Duo, MS Pro or MS Pro Duo).  
TV  
Indicates total playing time,  
elapsed time, remaining time  
or current deck status.  
h
N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)  
Starts playback.  
Pause playback or recording temporarily,  
press again to exit pause mode.  
n
o
Remote Sensor  
Point the recorder Remote Control here.  
DVD/VCR  
i
j
x (STOP)  
Stops playback.  
Toggles control between the DVD deck and the  
VCR deck.  
z (REC)  
Starts recording.  
Press repeatedly to set the recording time.  
p
RES.  
Sets the HDMI’s output resolution to 1080i,  
720p, 480p or 480i formats for your TV or  
Monitor.  
Set the Component video output’s resolution to  
480p or 480i format for your TV or Monitor.  
k
l
m
CH (v/V)  
Scans up or down through memorized  
channels.  
q
r
DV IN  
DUBBING  
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.  
S-VIDEO  
Connect the S-Video output of an external source  
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).  
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).  
Lights when the Recorder is dubbing.  
Display window  
Shows the current status of the Recorder.  
s
VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)  
Connect the audio/video output of an external source  
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).  
Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck.  
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Remote Control  
VCR  
ENTER ()  
Select the Recorder’s function mode to  
VCR.  
Confirms menu selections.  
DISPLAY  
Accesses On-Screen Display.  
Displays information of current status.  
INPUT  
Changes the input to use for recording  
(Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).  
RETURN (O)  
Removes the menu.  
a
0-9 numerical buttons  
- Selects numbered options in a menu.  
- Inputs channel numbers.  
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
d
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP)  
Skips 30 seconds forward during  
playback.  
AUDIO  
Selects an audio language or an audio  
channel.  
DUBBING  
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to  
DVD).  
SUBTITLE  
b
c
Selects a subtitle language.  
TV Control Buttons  
See page 51.  
ZOOM  
Enlarges DVD video image.  
CHP. ADD  
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/  
recording.  
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
b
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
BACKWARD / FORWARD  
z REC  
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to  
set the recording time.  
(m/M)  
-
DVD: Search backward or forward.  
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape  
during the STOP mode, for fast  
reverse/ forward picture search.  
REC MODE  
Selects the recording mode:  
- DVD : SP, LP, EP or XP.  
- VCR : SP or SLP.  
SKIP (. / >)  
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to  
beginning of current chapter or track or  
go to previous chapter or track.  
TITLE  
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if  
available.  
d
PAUSE/STEP (X)  
Pause playback or recording  
temporarily.  
Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame  
playback.  
THUMBNAIL  
Selects a thumbnail picture for the  
current title for use in the Title List  
menu.  
PLAY MODE  
Selects play mode.  
PLAY (N)  
Starts playback.  
MARKER  
Marks any point during playback.  
STOP (x)  
Stops playback or recording.  
SEARCH  
Displays Marker Search menu.  
CLEAR  
Removes a mark on the Marker  
Search menu.  
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
c
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
HOME : Accesses or removes the  
HOME menu.  
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
a
ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
TV/VCR  
To view channels selected by the VCR  
tuner or by the TV tuner.  
DISC MENU/LIST  
POWER (1)  
Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title  
List or Playlist menu.  
TIME SHIFT  
Turns Recorder ON and OFF.  
To play the title being recorded  
and also currently being recorded  
appears as PIP.  
EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z)  
- Opens and closes the disc tray.  
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.  
CH/TRK(v/V)  
Selects a channel. Adjusts manually  
the tape’s picture onscreen.  
RESOLUTION : Sets the output  
resolution for HDMI and  
Component video out.  
DVD  
b B v V (left/right/up/down)  
Selects menu options.  
Select the Recorder’s function mode to  
DVD.  
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Rear Panel  
a
b
c d  
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
a
b
c
ANT. IN  
g
h
Cooling fan  
Connect the antenna to this terminal.  
AC Power Cord  
Plug into the power source.  
S-VIDEO OUT  
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.  
i
j
k
RF. OUT  
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.  
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO  
OUT (Y Pb Pr)  
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.  
COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)  
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.  
d
e
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)  
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio  
inputs.  
AV OUT (VIDEO OUT / AUDIO OUT  
(Left/Right))  
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.  
AV IN 1 (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right))  
Connect the audio/video output of an external  
source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR,  
Camcorder).  
l
HDMI OUT  
HDMI output providing a high quality interface  
for digital audio and video.  
f
OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)  
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.  
Caution  
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause  
permanent damage to the unit.  
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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 informa-  
tion.  
a
Antenna  
Antenna  
OR  
OR  
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 OUT 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.  
Rear of Recorder  
b
Connecting an Antenna  
or Cable TV  
To view or record a CATV channel  
a Antenna:  
1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH  
3 or 4).  
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  
ANT. 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  
ANT. IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the  
Recorder.  
2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable  
output channel. (Example: CH3)  
3. Select a channel using the cable converter.  
Notes:  
With this connection, you cannot record one program  
while viewing another.  
b
Cable TV:  
If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not  
necessary to do Auto Channel Set.  
If your cable connection has no converter or  
descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and  
attach it to the ANT. 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 ANT. IN on your Recorder. This cable  
hookup permits both TV and Recorder operation.  
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Notes:  
Connections to your TV  
Set the resolution to 480p using RESOLUTION or RES.  
button for progressive signal.  
Make one of the following connections, depending on  
the capabilities of your TV.  
Progressive Scan does not work with the RF,  
Audio/Video or S-Video connections.  
RF coaxial connection  
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format,  
the picture will appear scrambled.  
Connect the RF OUT jack on the Recorder to the  
antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm  
Coaxial Cable (R).  
If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEO OUT,  
S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connec-  
tions are not available.  
How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel  
Audio connection  
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the  
Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV  
using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2).  
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.  
Rear of TV  
2. Press CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel  
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
INPUT  
(RF03 or RF04).  
R
L
Y
Pr  
Pb  
3. Tune the TV to this channel.  
A2  
C
S
Video connection  
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the  
video in jack on the TV using the video cable  
supplied (V).  
Rear of Recorder  
Note:  
If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to  
VIDEO.  
S-Video connection  
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to  
the S-Video in jack on the TV using an optional  
S-Video cable (S).  
R
V
A1  
Component Video / Progressive Scan  
connection  
Rear of TV  
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”  
television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s  
progressive scan output for higher video resolution.  
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN  
VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the correspon-  
ding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr  
cable (C).  
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HDMI compatible TV  
HDMI  
HDMI connection  
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it  
to this recorder using a HDMI cable.  
H
1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the recorder to  
the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or moni-  
tor (H).  
2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s  
Owner’s manual).  
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 auto-  
matically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so  
your system can decode them.  
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.  
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 22).  
If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set  
the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu  
(See page 22). To enjoy DTS multi channel sur-  
round, you must connect this recorder to a DTS  
compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digi-  
tal audio outputs.  
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced,  
or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel  
surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncom-  
pressed 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.  
The arrow on the cable connector body should  
face up for correct alignment with the connector  
on the recorder.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI licensing LLC.  
(Type A)  
Additional Information for HDMI  
When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible  
device make sure of the followings:  
If there is noise or lines on the screen, please  
check the HDMI cable.  
- 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.  
Tip :  
When you use HDMI connection, you can change the  
resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI  
output using RESOLUTION or RES. button.  
- The connected device’s video input is set  
correctly for this unit.  
Note:  
-
The connected device is compatible with  
720(1440)x480i, 720x480p, 1280x720p or  
1920x1080i video input.  
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 or change the  
resolution.  
Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work  
with this recorder.  
The picture will not be displayed properly with  
non-HDCP devices.  
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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  
Rear of Recorder  
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or  
DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) 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  
OUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the  
corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an  
optional digital (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) audio  
cable.  
O
X
A
2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital  
output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 22).  
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.  
L
R
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL INPUT  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL INPUT  
AUDIO INPUT  
Amplifier (Receiver)  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Notes:  
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital  
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream  
is selected.  
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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 connec-  
tion 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 on-  
screen 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 digi-  
tal audio outputs.  
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Connecting a Digital  
Camcorder  
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)  
Recorder  
Connections to  
Connect the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the  
Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces-  
sory component, using the optional audio/video  
cables. (Refer to page 41 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.  
Note:  
This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is  
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS  
video decks.  
Note:  
If you use the S-VIDEO jack on the front panel, the  
VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.  
DV  
IN/OUT  
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4. Select [Auto] or [Manual] Clock Set option then  
press ENTER.  
Initial Setup Wizard  
When POWER is pressed for the first time to turn the  
unit on, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the  
Language, Channels and Clock.  
1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup  
menu and information display and then press  
ENTER.  
Auto  
1. Use v / V to choose your Time Zone  
manually.  
2. Use B to choose the [Daylight Savings]  
option. Use v / V to choose Auto, ON, or  
OFF.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.  
2. Check your antenna connections.  
Manual  
Press B to move next step.  
1. 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.  
2. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.  
5. Press ENTER to complete the Setup Wizard.  
3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.  
Note:  
You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the  
[Factory Set] in the setup menu.(see page 22).  
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Easy Menu  
Using the Home Menu  
From the Home Menu screen you can access all the  
Media for playback and recording of the recorder.  
Dubbing : Displays [Dubbing] menu.  
Disc Manager : Displays Disc Setup menu.  
Rec. Mode : Displays Record Mode setup menu.  
DV Input : Change to DV Input mode.  
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.  
2. Use b / B to select the desired main option.  
Initial Settings  
3. Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then  
press ENTER to confirm your selection.  
In this menu system, there are several ways to cus-  
tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of  
three levels to set up the options, but some require  
greater depth for the variety of settings.  
4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.  
Setup  
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.  
2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER.  
Start: Displays Setup menu.  
TV  
Auto Ch. Scan : Displays [Auto Channel Set]  
menu. (See page 21)  
Ch. Edit : Displays [CH. Add/Del] menu.  
(See page 21)  
Timer Record : Displays [Timer Record] menu.  
(See page 38)  
3. Use v / V to select the desired option.  
Movie  
4. While the desired item is selected, press B to  
VCR: Plays back VHS cassette.  
move to the second level.  
DISC:  
5. Use v / V to select the second desired option.  
-
Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc  
(page 43)  
6. Press B to move to the third level.  
-
-
Displays Movie menu for DivX disc. (page 32)  
Plays back Video CD or DVD-Video disc  
(page 29-31).  
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  
Photo (See page 34)  
menu.  
DISC: Displays [Photo] menu for disc.  
Note:  
MEMORY CARD : Displays the memory card slot  
Press b to go back to the previous level.  
choice menu.  
Music (See page 33)  
DISC: Displays Music (or Audio CD) menu for  
disc.  
MEMORY CARD : Displays the memory card slot  
choice menu.  
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To Add or Erase Channels  
This feature allows you to add to or erase channels  
from memory manually.  
General Settings  
Tuning Band Select  
1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option.  
1. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B .  
2. Press B to move to the third level.  
2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or  
CATV) option then press ENTER.  
TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive  
channels.  
[Edit] icon is highlighted.  
3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu  
appears.  
CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive  
channels.  
4. Use v / V or number buttons to select a channel  
then press B.  
5. If you want to obtain a clearer picture, tune the  
[MFT] option using v / V then press B.  
[Add] or [Delete] icon is highlighted.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.  
7. Repeat steps 4-6 to add or erase additional  
channels.  
Auto Channel Set  
Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna  
or cable TV system as shown on page 14.  
8. Press HOME or RETURN (O) to exit the menu.  
This Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthe-  
sized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels.  
These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-  
69 and CATV channels 1-125.  
Clock Set  
Auto  
In the Auto option, the Recorder looks for a chan-  
nel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) infor-  
mation. XDS updates the clock using the  
Coordinated Universal Time.  
1. Select the [Auto Channel Set] option.  
2. Press B to move to the third level.  
[Start] icon is highlighted.  
1. Select the [Clock Set] > [Auto] option.  
2. Press ENTER.  
3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.  
The tuner will automatically cycle through all  
available channels in the area and place them in  
the tuner’s memory.  
3. Use v / V to choose your Time Zone  
manually. When Timezone is set to Auto,  
the Recorder will use XDS information to  
determine the proper setting.  
Note:  
After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete,  
make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV  
or CATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1~2 as shown  
previous (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct  
Tuning Band (TV or CATV).  
4. Use B to choose the [Daylight Savings]  
option.  
Use v / V to choose Auto, ON, or OFF.  
When it is set to Auto, the Recorder will use  
XDS information to determine the proper set-  
ting.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.  
6. Press HOME to exit the Setup menu.  
Note :  
The Auto Clock Feature enables the Recorder to  
set up the clock when the Recorder is turned off.  
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Manual  
If your local TV station does not send date and  
time information, or sends incorrect information,  
you can set the clock manually.  
1. Select the [Clock Set] > [Manual] option.  
2. Press ENTER.  
3. 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.  
Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle  
[Original] : Refers to the original language in  
which the disc was recorded.  
4. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.  
5. Press HOME to exit the Setup menu.  
[Others] : To select another language, press  
number buttons to enter the corresponding 4-digit  
number according to the language code list in the  
reference chapter (see page 52). If you enter the  
wrong language code, press CLEAR.  
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.  
[OFF] (for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.  
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.  
Audio Settings  
16:9 Wide:  
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.  
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.  
Power Save Mode  
Set Power Save Mode to [ON] to place your  
Recorder into an economic power save mode.  
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG  
[Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the  
DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an  
amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital,  
DTS or MPEG decoder.  
Factory Set  
You can reset the Recorder to its original factory  
settings.  
[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when  
connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifi-  
er. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will  
be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM  
audio.  
1. Select the [Factory Set] option.  
2. Press B to select [SET] then press ENTER.  
3. Select [OK] and press ENTER.  
[OFF] (for DTS): If you select [OFF], the DTS  
signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT jack.  
4. Follow the Initial Setup Wizard on page 19.  
Language Settings  
Display Menu  
Select a language for the Setup menu and  
information display.  
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3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons.  
Sampling Freq. (Frequency)  
[1]-[8] : Rating one (1) has the most restrictions  
and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.  
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of han-  
dling 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.  
[No Limit] : If you select [No Limit], parental  
control is not active and the disc plays in full.  
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.  
4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection,  
then press HOME to exit the menu.  
Note:  
Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify  
its capabilities.  
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.  
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s  
soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presen-  
tation 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 los-  
ing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.  
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, select the [Change],  
press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code.  
Input it again to verify.  
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:  
Lock (Parental Control)  
Settings  
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.  
Rating  
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.  
Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their  
content. Not all discs are rated.  
1. Select [Rating] option then press B.  
4. Enter a new code as described above.  
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 52).  
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  
2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code  
features, you must input the 4-digit security code  
you created.  
second character using v / V buttons.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code  
selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.  
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.  
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Recording Settings  
Disc Settings  
Disc Record Mode  
Initialize  
You can set the picture quality for recording;  
XP (Excellent quality), SP (Standard quality), LP (Low  
quality), EP (Extend quality).  
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 [Disc Record Mode] option then press  
B.  
2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode  
(XP, SP, LP or EP).  
3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then  
press HOME to exit the menu.  
1. Select the [Initialize] option then press B.  
[Start] icon is highlighted.  
2. Press ENTER.  
VCR Record Mode  
In case of DVD-RW, use b / B to select a  
desired Disc Initialize Mode (VR Mode or Video  
Mode) then press ENTER.  
You can set the picture quality for VCR recording;  
SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play).  
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.  
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 shoot-  
ing; 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.  
Note:  
If you want to change the disc format, everything  
recorded on the disc will be erased.  
Auto Chapter  
During recording, chapter markers are added auto-  
matically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to  
5 minutes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chap-  
ter marking, select [None].  
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Finalize  
Disc Protect  
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.  
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,  
overwriting of existing recordings and regular  
recording.  
1. Select the [Finalize] option then press B.  
2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected.  
Finalize menu appears.  
DVD+R/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RAM :  
Prevents editing, erasing and regular recording.  
Notes:  
3. Select [OK] then press ENTER.  
The Recorder starts finalizing the disc.  
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].  
Notes:  
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.  
PBC  
PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special  
menus and navigation features that are available on  
some Video CDs.  
[ON]: Video CDs are played according to the PBC, if  
available.  
Finalization can take up to 3-4 minutes or more depend-  
ing 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.  
[OFF]:Video CDs are played the same way as Audio  
CDs.  
Tips:  
If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized,  
AutoPlay  
you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosing [Unfinalize] from the  
Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and re-  
record onto the disc.  
When you load a DVD with AutoPlay turned on, the  
Recorder will bypass the Disc menu and trailers and  
start playing the movie automatically.  
You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R, DVD+R (DL) and  
DVD+RW disc.  
Set [AutoPlay] to [ON] or [OFF].  
If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not  
available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].  
DivX Registration Code  
DivX  
We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand)  
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase  
videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more  
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.  
1. Select [About DivX(R)] option then press B.  
2. Press ENTER while [Enter] is selected and the  
registration code will appear.  
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.  
3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the  
videos from Divx® VOD service at  
download the video onto a disc for playback on  
this unit.  
1. Select the [Disc Label] option then press B.  
[Edit] icon is highlighted.  
2. Press ENTER.  
Keyboard menu appears.  
To enter characters, see page 47.  
Note:  
All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only  
be played back on this unit.  
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Displaying Disc Information  
on-screen  
General Explanation of  
On-Screen Display  
You can display various information about the disc or  
tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed  
using the menu.  
Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only  
limited operation during playback. When this occurs,  
is displayed, action prohibited or not available.  
1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.  
Example: DVD-Video disc  
Displaying Information While  
Watching TV  
While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/  
remove the information displayed on-screen.  
e.g., when DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted.  
2. Press DISPLAY once again to show various  
playback information.  
Indicates disc name and format.  
Indicates channel  
The items displayed differ depending on the disc  
type or playing status.  
number and audio  
input signal received  
by the tuner.  
progress bar.  
Indicates the record mode,  
free space, and elapsed time  
Indicates output audio signal.  
Indicates current date and time.  
Indicates operational mode of the recorder.  
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  
parentheses.  
Changing TV Audio Channel  
Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main  
and a Secondary Audio Program (SAP). You can  
change the TV audio.  
Press AUDIO repeatedly to change the TV audio,  
according to Broadcast audio signal as shown below.  
[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total  
number of titles (or tracks) (page 29)  
[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total  
number of chapters (page 29)  
[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 31)  
[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD  
VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 30)  
[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 29)  
[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles  
(page 31)  
STEREO+SAP Audio Signal  
Stereo SAP Mono Stereo  
STEREO Audio Signal  
Stereo L R Mono Stereo  
SAP Audio Signal  
Mono SAP Mono  
MONO Audio Signal  
Mono  
[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 31)  
The current audio channel is displayed  
on-screen.  
Note:  
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen dis-  
play disappears.  
If SAP is selected, but there is no SAP channel  
being broadcast, you will still hear the main audio  
(Mono or Stereo) channel.  
If the sound is poor quality when set to Stereo,  
you can often improve it by changing to Mono.  
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Playback  
Playing a Tape  
Playing a DVD or Video CD  
1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck.  
1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck.  
2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.  
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray.  
Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the  
playback side down.  
If the unit is powered off, it will power on  
automatically when the tape is loaded.  
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray.  
Playback starts automatically. If playback does  
not start, press PLAY (N) or Starts playback  
using HOME menu.  
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. To stop the playback, press STOP (x).  
The unit records the stopped point, depending on  
the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly.  
4. Press STOP (x) to stop playback.  
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.  
If the tape reaches the end before you press  
STOP (x) the Recorder automatically stops,  
rewinds and ejects the tape.  
5. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.  
Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or  
press POWER (1), the disc tray closes  
automatically and unit turns off.  
Notes:  
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)  
This Recorder can play back S-VHS recorded  
tapes, however, it cannot make recordings using  
S-VHS format tapes.  
Note:  
SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi  
Playback.  
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 Features  
Buttons  
Operations  
EJECT (Z)  
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.  
Pause playback.  
PAUSE/STEP (X)  
Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.  
After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect  
the tape and video heads.  
FORWARD (M)  
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.  
After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and  
video heads.  
CLEAR  
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.  
CH/TRK (v+ / V-)  
AUDIO  
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.  
I.SKIP  
Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward  
30 seconds (maximum 180 seconds).  
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DVD or Video CD Playback Features  
Discs  
Buttons  
Operations  
OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray.  
All Discs  
PAUSE/STEP (X)  
Pause playback.  
All Discs  
Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.  
You can also use b / B to step backward and forward  
while in Pause mode.  
DVD ALL VCD  
This function is forward only for Video CD.  
BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M)  
During playback, press repeatedly to select the required  
DVD ALL VCD DivX  
ACD  
scan speed.  
- DVD; 5 steps,  
- Video CD, DivX, Audio CD; 3 steps  
DVD ALL VCD  
In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD  
(M) for slow motion playback.  
- DVD; 4 steps,  
- Video CD; 3 steps  
This function is forward only for Video CD.  
SKIP (. / >)  
Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback to select  
the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the  
current chapter/track.  
DVD ALL VCD DivX  
ACD MP3 WMA  
Press SKIP (.) twice in quick successions to step back  
to the previous chapter/track.  
To go directly to any chapter/track during  
playback, press DISPLAY twice and use v / V to select  
the chapter or track (for Video CD) icon. Input the  
chapter/track number or use b / B.  
On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF]  
in the Setup menu to use this function (See page 25).  
On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the  
track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during  
playback.  
ZOOM  
Enlarge the video image.  
DVD ALL  
DVD  
(x1 size x2 size x4 size x1 size (normal size))  
You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V  
buttons.  
TITLE  
If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears  
on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.  
DISC MENU/LIST  
The disc menu appears on the screen.  
DVD  
SUBTITLE (  
I.SKIP  
)
During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B  
repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.  
DVD DivX  
Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward  
30 seconds.  
DVD ALL  
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DVD or Video CD Playback Features (Continued)  
Buttons  
Operations  
Discs  
PLAY MODE  
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.  
DVD ALL VCD ACD  
Karaoke DVD  
[CHAPTER] : Repeats the current chapter.  
[TITLE] : Repeats the current title.  
DVD ALL  
DVD ALL Karaoke DVD  
VR  
VCD ACD -RW  
[ALL] : Repeats the all titles/tracks.  
[TRACK] : Repeats the current track.  
[RANDOM] : Random playback  
VCD ACD MP3 WMA  
VCD Karaoke DVD  
MP3 WMA  
[Folder] : Repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.  
[OFF] : Does not play repeatedly.  
DVD ALL  
On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF]  
in the Setup menu to use this function (See page 25).  
If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter  
(Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.  
By pressing SKIP (>) during Random playback, the  
Recorder selects another title (track) and resumes  
Random playback.  
AUDIO (  
)
Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to hear a  
different audio language or audio track.  
DVD  
Note:  
Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS sound-  
tracks. 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 17 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), Bilingual (R), or a mix of both (Main +  
Bilingual) by pressing AUDIO.  
VR  
Video  
-RW  
-RW  
RAM  
+RW -R  
+R VCD  
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Camera Angle DVD  
Special Playback Options  
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different  
camera angles, you can change to a different camera  
angle during playback. Press DISPLAY 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.  
If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCD  
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.  
Tip:  
The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when  
alternate angles are available.  
VCD  
Use the number buttons to select the track you want  
to view and press RETURN to return to the menu  
screen. Menu settings and operating procedures may  
differ. Follow the instructions on each menu screen.  
You may also set PBC to [OFF] (See page 25).  
3D Surround DVD ALL VCD DivX  
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 multi-  
channel audio from a home theater system.  
Time Search DVD ALL DivX  
1. Press DISPLAY twice then use v / V to select the  
sound icon. Then, use b / B to select [3D SUR.].  
To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:  
2. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select  
[NORMAL].  
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  
Last Scene Memory DVD  
[-:--:--] appears.  
3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes,  
and seconds from left to right. If you enter the  
This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last  
disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memo-  
ry 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.  
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.  
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.  
Marker Search DVD ALL VCD  
To enter a Marker  
Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is  
erased once a different DVD title is played.  
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.  
Finding Locations on a Disc VCD  
You can directly access any point on a video CD  
using this function within 95% of progress bar while  
playing. This function will not work if any bookmarks  
have been set.  
To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene  
1. During disc playback, press SEARCH.  
The marker search menu appears on the screen.  
1. Press SEARCH during playback.  
2. Use b/B/v/V to select a marker scene that you  
The progress bar appears on the TV screen.  
want to recall or clear.  
2. Use b / B to find the desired starting position for  
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.  
playback.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm the selected position.  
Playback starts from the selected position.  
4. To remove the Marker Search menu,  
press RETURN (O).  
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2. Press v / V to select an option, and press  
Playing a DivX Movie File  
ENTER.  
The Recorder can play Divx files. Before playing DivX  
files, read “About DivX movie files” on right.  
[Play] Start playback the selected title.  
[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the  
folder appears.  
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.  
2. Select [Movie] > [DISC] and press ENTER.  
3. Use v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER  
twice.  
[Dubbing] Dubs the DivX movie to VCR.  
(page 40)  
A list of files in the folder appears.  
4. Use v / V to select a file then press PLAY (N).  
Playback starts.  
About DivX movie files  
Available resolution size  
under 720x576 (W x H) pixel.  
You can use variable playback functions. Refer to  
pages 29-31.  
Playable DivX file  
“.avi”, “.divx”  
Playable DivX subtitle  
“.smi”, “.srt (SubRip only)”,  
“.sub (Micro DVD format only)”,  
DivX subtitle except those listed above is not  
displayed on the TV screen.  
Playable Codec format  
“DIV3”, “MP43”, “DIVX”, “XVID”, “DX50”.  
Playable Audio format  
“AC3”, “PCM”, “MP2”, “MP3”, “WMA”.  
5. Press STOP (x) to stop the playback. The Movie  
menu appears.  
Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),  
within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)  
Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3),  
Note:  
This recorder cannot play back the DivX file(s) in the  
Memory card.  
32 - 192kbps (WMA)  
CD-R Format:  
ISO 9660 and JOLIET.  
DVD R/RW Format:  
ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)  
Maximum Files/Disc:  
Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle  
If the subtitle does not display properly, please follow  
the steps below.  
1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) when the subtitle  
appears.  
2. Press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds.  
The language code will appear.  
3. Press b / B to select another language code until  
the subtitle is displayed properly.  
4. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.  
Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)  
Notes on DivX format  
The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited to  
characters.  
If there is impossible code to express in the  
DivX file, it may be displayed as “_” mark on the  
display.  
If the number of the screen frame is over  
Movie menu options  
29.97 frames per second, this unit may not  
operate normally.  
1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Movie  
menu then press ENTER.  
If the video and audio structure of recorded  
file is not interleaved, returns to the menu  
screen.  
Movie menu options appear.  
If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit  
supports only 1-point of the record level.  
GMC?  
*
GMC is the acronym for Global Motion  
Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in  
MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like  
DivX or Xvid, have this option.  
There are different levels of GMC encoding,  
usually called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.  
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Audio CD and Music menu options  
Playing an Audio CD or  
MP3/WMA files  
1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the  
Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER.  
The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA  
files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA  
audio file requirement] on right.  
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.  
2. Select [Music] > [DISC] or [MEMORY CARD] and  
press ENTER.  
The Audio CD or Music menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER.  
[Play] Start playback the selected track or file.  
[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the  
folder appears.  
[Ramdom] Start or stop random playback.  
[Delete] Deletes the file(s) or folder(s) from the  
Memory Card.  
Example) Audio CD Menu  
Random  
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 29-31.  
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.  
4. To stop playback at any time, press STOP (x).  
The unit automatically begins random playback  
and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.  
Tips:  
You can view TV channel or video input source by  
pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the  
Music menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.  
3. To return to normal playback, select [Random]  
option again then press ENTER.  
Tip:  
Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3  
file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [MP3 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.  
By pressing SKIP ./> during Random play-  
back, the unit selects another track and resumes  
Random playback.  
On the Music menu, you can display the folders on the  
disc. Use v V b B to select the “Folder” icon on the  
Music menu then press ENTER twice.  
MP3/WMA audio file requirement  
File extensions  
“.mp3”, “.wma”.  
On CDs, DVDs or Memory Card with mixed content  
(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files, DivX files or JPEG files),  
you can select among the Music menu, Movie menu  
and Photo menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.  
Sampling frequency:  
within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)  
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  
Bit rate: within:  
8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)  
return to the previous menu screen.  
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)  
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Photo menu options  
1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER.  
Viewing a JPEG files  
This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG  
recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 35.  
The menu options appear.  
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.  
2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] or [MEMORY CARD] and  
press ENTER.  
3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press  
ENTER.  
2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER  
to confirm your selection.  
[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the  
folder appears.  
[Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full  
screen.  
2. Use v / V to select option and press ENTER.  
[Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.  
Example: When you select a file.  
[Delete] Deletes the selected file(s) or folder(s)  
from the Memory Card.  
3. Use v / V to select [Full Screen] then press  
ENTER.  
[Copy] Copies the file(s) or folder to Memory  
Card.  
The selected image is displayed in full screen.  
Tip:  
You can create new folder in the Memory Card.  
Select [New Album] option then press ENTER.  
[NONAME##] folder is created.  
Still picture  
Use PAUSE/STEP (X) while showing a picture to  
pause mode.  
Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menu.  
4. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP (x).  
Skip Images  
Notes:  
While viewing a picture, press SKIP (> or .)  
once to advance to the next file or return to the  
previous file.  
If the  
icon displays in the Photo 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 menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.  
Rotate Images  
If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder  
Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
list, use the v/V to highlight  
return to the previous menu screen.  
and press ENTER to  
On CDs, DVDs or Memory Card with mixed content  
(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files, DivX files or JPEG files),  
you can select among the Music menu, Movie menu  
and Photo menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.  
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View Slide Shows  
Photo file requirement  
1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu.  
2. Press ENTER.  
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)  
3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options.  
Notes on JPEG file  
[Object] option:  
Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image  
files are not supported.  
• [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 menu.  
Tips:  
Use the CLEAR button to select all files, or cancel all  
marked files.  
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.  
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Recording  
About DVD recording  
Notes for recording  
The recording times shown are not exact  
because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video  
compression. This means that the exact record-  
ing time will depend on the material being record-  
ed.  
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.  
When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception  
is poor or the picture contains interference, the  
recording times may be shorter.  
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 intermis-  
sion) that may arise from malfunction of this  
recorder (not recording/editing as intended).  
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.  
Disc types and recording formats, modes,  
and settings  
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  
24 (Initialize) for how to do this.  
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 pre-  
recorded 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 for-  
mat. If the disc format is Video Recording format,  
then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc for-  
mat 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 record-  
ing and determine the picture quality and how much  
space the recording will take up on the disc.  
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 exe-  
cute the Menu-making operation to update the new  
title and editing when removing the disc from the  
recorder.  
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Basic Recording from a TV  
Instant Timer 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP.  
VCR: SP, SLP.  
3. Select the TV channel to record.  
4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel to record.  
The table below shows what will be recorded on  
the different settings for different types of broad-  
cast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what  
you’ll hear as it is recording.  
Checking the Recording Time  
Press z REC or DISPLAY once to check the record-  
ing time. The recalled setting will automatically return  
to the TV screen for a moment.  
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the dis-  
play window.  
TV Broadcast Selected  
Audio  
Broadcast Audio Monitor  
L Ch  
MONO MONO  
L
L
R
R Ch  
Audio  
MONO  
STEREO  
Left  
MONO  
STEREO  
MONO  
STEREO  
Left  
R
L
To Extend the Recording Time  
Right  
R
Right  
MONO  
MONO+SAP MONO  
SAP  
MONO MONO  
MONO MONO  
MONO  
MONO  
SAP  
STEREO  
SAP  
The recording time can be extended anytime by  
pressing z REC.  
Each subsequent press increases the recording time  
SAP  
L
SAP  
R
STEREO  
+SAP  
STEREO  
SAP  
by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).  
SAP  
SAP  
MONO  
MONO MONO  
MONO  
To Pause the Recording  
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.  
1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the recording.  
2. When you want to continue recording, press  
PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.  
5. Press z REC once to start recording.  
The REC indicator lights in the display window.  
Notes:  
If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer  
Recording, it will be canceled.  
6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.  
The Recorder will automatically power off when the  
Instant Timer Recording ends.  
Notes:  
The maximum numbers of DVD titles are show below;  
- DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM : 99  
- DVD+R(DL)/RW : 49  
If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR Instant timer  
recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.  
If the Recorder is powered off during DVD recording, the  
recording will not be saved.  
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Notes:  
Timer Recording  
You must insert a recordable disc or tape.  
The Timer indicator lights on the front panel  
display.  
The Timer Recording function allows you to record up  
to 16 programs within a period of one month.  
The Recorder will record the audio according to  
the current TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or  
SAP). Use the AUDIO button to set the audio  
before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.  
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.  
2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER.  
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 fin-  
ishes 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.  
3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER.  
The Timer Record menu will appear.  
You must press STOP (x) to stop the Timer  
Recording.  
Checking Timer Recording Details  
Programming can be checked whenever the  
Recorder is turned on.  
1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.  
2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER.  
3. Use v / V to select a program.  
[Media] – Choose a media (DVD or VCR).  
[Ch.] – Choose a channel (2-69 or 1-125 for  
antenna or cable channels respectively,  
excluding skip channels), or one of the exter-  
nal inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).  
4. Press ENTER to edit the selected program.  
Timer Record menu appears.  
[Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in  
advance, or select a daily or weekly program.  
Canceling a Timer Recording  
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the  
recording actually starts.  
[Start Time] – Set the recording start time.  
[End Time] – Set the recording end time.  
[Mode] – Choose a record mode.  
DVD: EP, LP, SP, XP, or AT (Auto)  
VCR: SP, SLP, or AT (Auto)  
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.  
AT(Auto) mode determines how much time is avail-  
able on the disc or tape and switches record mode,  
if necessary, to complete recording the program.  
2. 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.  
3. Press ENTER to save the program.  
4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record  
List.  
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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 25).  
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.  
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.  
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Dubbing from DVD to VCR  
Dubbing from VCR to DVD  
You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape  
using the DUBBING button.  
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 VHS videotape into the VCR deck.  
1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and  
close the disc tray.  
2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck  
and close the disc tray.  
2. Insert the VHS video tape you wish to copy into  
the VCR deck.  
3. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which  
you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF,  
REW and PAUSE functions.  
3. 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.  
For best results, pause playback at the point from  
which you want to record.  
4. Press the DUBBING button.  
The Dubbing menu appears.  
4. Press the DUBBING button.  
The Dubbing menu appears.  
5. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record  
Mode: SP or SLP (3 times SP).  
5. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record  
6. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING  
to start copying.  
Mode: EP, LP, SP or XP.  
6. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING  
to start copying.  
7. 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.  
7. To stop dubbing at any other time,  
press STOP (x).  
Dubbing will stop automatically when the VHS  
tape ends.  
Note:  
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.  
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:  
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 posi-  
tion using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The  
DVD deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume  
Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.  
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 posi-  
tion using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The  
VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume  
Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.  
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RAM  
Recording from External  
Components  
Playing while you are recording  
You can start play from the beginning of the title while  
continuing to record it.  
You can record from an external component, such as  
a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the  
Recorder’s external inputs.  
While recording (in DVD mode)  
1. Press PLAY (N).  
1. Make sure that the component you want to record  
from is connected properly to the Recorder. See  
page 18.  
Start play of the title you are recording.  
2. Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording  
screen.  
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 or EP.  
VCR: SP or SLP  
or  
5. Press z REC once to start recording.  
1. Press TIMESHIFT.  
The REC indicator lights in the display window.  
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.  
6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.  
Notes:  
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 9 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 37.  
Additional Information  
2. Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording  
screen.  
Simultaneous Play and Record  
You can play a DVD during the VCR playback or  
recording, press DVD to change DVD mode and  
perform the DVD playback.  
Notes:  
Play cannot be started until at least 30 seconds after  
recording starts.  
This function does not work in VCR Recording mode.  
This function can operate the DVD-RAM disc only.  
Notes:  
You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at  
the same time.  
You can not 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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1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to  
the front panel DV IN jack. See page 18.  
Recording from DV Input  
2. Check that the DV audio input is as you require.  
You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio)  
and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).  
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).  
DV Input is set from the DV Record Audio in  
sub-menu of the Setup menu. See [DV Record  
Audio] on page 24 for more information.  
3. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.  
4. 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.  
It may not always be possible to control the con-  
nected camcorder via the DV IN jack.  
Digital camcorders can usually record audio as  
stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-  
bit/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.  
5. Press z REC once to start recording.  
Recording is automatically stopped if the  
recorder detects no signal.  
You can pause or stop the recording by press-  
ing 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  
Recording from a Digital Camcorder  
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.  
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).  
Try switching the audio input.  
Note:  
Tips:  
Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not  
be able to control it using the Remote Control supplied  
with this recorder.  
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 com-  
ponent connected to the DV IN jack.  
You cannot record date and time information from  
a DV cassette.  
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Editing  
Title List and Chapter List  
Menu Overview  
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.  
1. Menu options: To display menu option, select a  
Playback should be stopped when you do this.  
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.  
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.  
• [Search]  
- [Chapter] Displays Chapter List of the Title.  
- [Time] Search time for you want start point  
of the title .  
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 44.)  
• [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 46)  
• [Move] Moves chapter position on [Chapter List -  
Playlist] menu (page 48).  
• [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or  
deleting of the title.(page 48)  
• [Edit] Edits or Deletes a part of the title.  
- [Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 47).  
- [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 46).  
- [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 49).  
- [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or  
chapter. (page 48)  
• [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist.  
(page 45)  
• [Dubbing] Dubs the title to VCR.  
• [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.  
• [Combine] Combines two chapters into one (page  
49).  
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  
• [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title includ-  
ing the hidden chapters.  
RETURN (O) repeatedly.  
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 record-  
ing length.  
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Adding Chapter Markers  
VR Mode: Original and  
Playlist Editing  
VR  
-RW  
+RW  
+R  
RAM  
You can create chapters within a title by inserting  
chapter marks at the desired points.  
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 exact-  
ly 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.  
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 Title Thumbnails  
Notes:  
VR  
-RW  
+RW  
+R  
RAM  
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.  
Each title displayed in the Title List menu is repre-  
sented 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.  
During Playlist playback, you may notice a  
momentary pause between edits. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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.  
Tip:  
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.  
About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’  
VR  
-RW  
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.  
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Making a New Playlist  
Adding Additional Title /  
VR  
-RW  
RAM  
Chapters to the Playlist  
VR  
-RW  
RAM  
Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to  
the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put  
into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need  
later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist  
Title/Chapter] on page 46).  
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.  
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.  
2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu  
options then press B.  
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.  
3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already regis-  
tered 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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VR  
-RW  
RAM  
Deleting an Original or  
Playlist Title/Chapter  
Deleting a Part  
You can delete a part which you do not want in the  
title.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press  
ENTER.  
[Edit] menu appears on the TV screen.  
Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)  
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.  
The menu options appears on the left side of the  
screen.  
2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the  
menu.  
3. Starts playback and use pause step, search and  
slow-motion to find the starting point.  
Example: Title List (DVD-VR)  
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 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.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press  
ENTER.  
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.  
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.  
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the  
menu.  
Notes:  
6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.  
It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than  
3 seconds long.  
Notes:  
If you select [Cancel] then press ENTER, the Recorder  
will go to previous option and into Pause mode.  
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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Notes:  
Naming a Title  
You can name Original and Playlist titles independ-  
ently.  
Names can be up to 32 characters long.  
For discs formatted on a different recorder, you  
will see only a limited character set.  
1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List  
menu, then press ENTER.  
When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW  
discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD  
player only after finalization.  
The menu options appears on the left side of the  
menu.  
2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then  
press ENTER.  
Time Search  
Keyboard menu appears.  
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.  
End time  
Current picture  
Selected point  
Seleted time  
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): Inserts a space at the cursor posi-  
tion.  
Start time  
PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to  
the right of the cursor position.  
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.  
SKIP (. / >): Moves the cursor left or  
right.  
4. Press ENTER to start seleted point.  
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.  
5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.  
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VR  
-RW  
Tip:  
Moving a Playlist Chapter  
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.  
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.  
Protect a Title  
1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist  
menu.  
VR  
-RW  
+RW  
+R  
RAM  
2. Press ENTER.  
Use this function to protect against accidental record-  
ing, editing or deleting of the title.  
The menu options appears on the left side of the  
menu.  
1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the [TITLE  
LIST] menu.  
3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist  
options then press ENTER.  
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.  
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)  
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.  
4. Press ENTER to confirm.  
The lock mark will appears on the title’s  
thumbnail.  
Hide a Chapter/Title  
+RW  
+R  
Tip:  
You can skip playing chapters or titles without delet-  
ing from the disc.  
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.  
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)  
3. Press ENTER to confirm.  
The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim.  
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Divide One Title Into Two  
+RW  
Combining Two Chapters  
Into One  
VR  
-RW  
+RW  
+R  
RAM  
Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters  
into one.  
Use this command to split a title up into two new  
titles.  
1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second  
chapter of the two chapters you want to combine  
then press ENTER  
1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to  
divide then press ENTER.  
The menu options appears on the left side of the  
screen.  
The menu options appears on the left side of the  
screen.  
2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option.  
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)  
2. Use v / V to select [Combine] option.  
The combine indicator appears between the two  
chapters you want to combine.  
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)  
3. Press ENTER.  
[Edit (Divide)] menu appears.  
Current picture  
3. Repeat steps 1 - 2 to continue to combine from  
the menu.  
4. Press RETURN ( O) repeatedly to exit the  
The first title’s  
thumbnail  
menu.  
Notes:  
The second  
This function cannot operate listed as below;  
title’s thumbnail  
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.  
4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to  
find the point you want to divide the title.  
If two chapters created from different titles.  
If two chapters created by moving an order from an  
original title.  
5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the  
point.  
To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then  
press ENTER. Repeat from step 3.  
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:  
You cannot select dividing point less than 3 seconds.  
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2. Press TITLE in Play mode or DVD tuner mode.  
Title List menu will appear as shown below.  
Overwriting Recording +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, DV).  
2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE  
LIST menu.  
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).  
Playing Your Recordings on  
Other DVD Players  
(Finalizing a Disc)  
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.  
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 dis-  
played.  
Notes:  
This function is not available for a protected title.  
If the overwrite is longer than the recording  
length of the current title, the next title is over-  
written. But if next title is protected, the over-  
writing stops at the starting point of the title.  
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in place  
so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD play-  
er 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.  
If the selected title’s recording length is less than  
10 seconds, the next title is overwritten. But if the  
next title is protected, overwriting stops.  
To finalize a disc, refer to [Finalize] on page 25.  
Notes:  
Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD  
players.  
Viewing Title List menu  
displayed on other DVD  
Recorders or 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.)  
+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.  
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.  
1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.  
DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to  
finalize.  
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Reference  
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.  
Controlling Your TV with the  
Supplied Universal Remote  
Control  
Manufacturer  
ADMIRAL  
AIWA  
Code Number  
Manufacturer  
MONTGOMERY  
WARD  
Code Number  
01,06,08,09  
23,24,32,33,34  
01,08,56  
You can control the sound level, input source, and  
power switch of your LG TV with the supplied  
Universal Remote Control.  
16,33,37,44,45  
70  
AKAI  
01  
NEC  
AMARK  
09  
NOBLEX  
07  
AOC  
01  
PACKARD BELL  
PANASONIC  
PHILCO  
43  
You can control your TV using the buttons below.  
BELL & HOWELL  
BROKSONIC  
CANDLE  
33  
07,11,13,25,35,36  
01,06,07,08,09,  
15,38,43,58  
06,07,43,61,62,65  
30  
18,19  
51  
CCE  
07  
PHILIPS  
CENTURION  
CINERAL  
CITIZEN  
08  
PIONEER  
PORTLAND  
PROSCAN  
QUASAR  
RADIO SHACK  
RCA  
43  
09  
49,50,51,52,53,54,55  
03,37,44  
CORONADO  
CROWN  
09  
11,13  
09  
16,17,23  
CURTIS MATHES  
DAEWOO  
DAYTRON  
EMERSON  
FISHER  
01,03,08,33,35,37,44  
16,38,39,40,41,42,43  
01,08  
01,03,37,44,69  
16,17,23  
REALISTIC  
SAMPO  
08  
01,09,16,17,18,19  
28,29  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
01,08,09,25,68  
28,29  
FUNAI  
46,47  
SCOTT  
01,08  
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
GRADIENTE  
HITACHI  
03,10,11,13,37,44  
01,56,57,63,67  
09,14,15,43  
01,08,10,27,35  
20,21,63,67  
43  
SEARS  
09,25,26,27,28,29  
64  
SEMP  
SHARP  
09,22,23,24,60,66  
01,06,08,09,10,  
23,24,33,34  
12,62,93  
JC PENNEY  
JVC  
SIGNATURE 2000  
KIOTE  
SONY  
KMC  
09  
SOUNDESIGN  
SYLVANIA  
51  
KTV  
01,08,09,31  
01,07,08,09,35,39,40  
33  
01,04,05,06,07,  
08,35,51  
LG (GOLDSTAR)  
LODGENET  
LOGIK  
SYMPHONIC  
TATUNG  
TEKNIKA  
TELERENT  
THOMSON  
YORX  
46,47  
By pressing  
POWER  
You can  
33  
11  
LXI  
09,24,25,26,27,28,29  
01,02,04,05,06,  
07,08,09,20,  
34,35,43,51,61,62,65  
33  
07,09,16,33,51  
09,33  
Turn the TV on or off.  
MAGNAVOX  
69  
INPUT  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other input  
sources.  
08  
MAJESTIC  
TOSHIBA  
WARDS  
01,25,26,27,64  
01,06,08,09,10,33,34  
48  
MARANTZ  
01,32  
MEMOREX  
33  
XR1000  
CH +/–  
Scans up or down through  
memorized channels.  
MGA/MITSUBISHI  
01,08,32,34  
ZENITH  
01, 02,33,59  
VOL +/–  
Adjust the volume of the TV.  
Notes:  
Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not  
function on the TV, even after entering the correct  
manufacturer code.  
Note:  
Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be  
able to control your TV using some of the buttons.  
If you enter a new code number, the code number previ-  
ously entered will be erased.  
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code  
number you have set may be reset to the default set-  
ting. Set the appropriate code number again.  
Controlling other TVs with the  
Universal Remote Control  
You can control the sound level, input source, and  
power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is list-  
ed in the table below, set the appropriate manufactur-  
er 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.  
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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  
Bengali; Bangla  
Bhutani  
Bihari  
Breton  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Byelorussian  
Cambodian  
Catalan  
Chinese  
Corsican  
Croatian  
Czech  
Code  
6566  
6565  
6570  
8381  
6577  
6582  
7289  
6583  
6588  
6590  
6665  
6985  
6678  
6890  
6672  
6682  
6671  
7789  
6669  
7577  
6765  
9072  
6779  
7282  
6783  
6865  
7876  
6978  
6979  
6984  
7079  
Language  
Fiji  
Finnish  
French  
Frisian  
Galician  
Georgian  
German  
Greek  
Greenlandic  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Code  
7074  
7073  
7082  
7089  
7176  
7565  
6869  
6976  
7576  
7178  
7185  
7265  
7387  
7273  
7285  
7383  
7378  
7365  
7165  
7384  
7465  
7487  
7578  
7583  
7575  
7589  
7579  
7585  
7679  
7665  
7686  
Language  
Lingala  
Lithuanian  
Macedonian  
Malagasy  
Malay  
Malayalam  
Maltese  
Maori  
Code  
7678  
7684  
7775  
7771  
7783  
7776  
7784  
7773  
7782  
7779  
7778  
7865  
7869  
7879  
7982  
8065  
8083  
7065  
8076  
8084  
8185  
Language  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
Slovenian  
Somali  
Spanish  
Sudanese  
Swahili  
Swedish  
Tagalog  
Tajik  
Code  
8373  
8375  
8376  
8379  
6983  
8385  
8387  
8386  
8476  
8471  
8465  
8484  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
Marathi  
Moldavian  
Mongolian  
Nauru  
Nepali  
Norwegian  
Oriya  
Panjabi  
Pashto, Pushto  
Persian  
Polish  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance 8277  
Rumanian  
Russian  
Samoan  
Sanskrit  
Scots Gaelic  
Serbian  
Serbo-Croatian  
Shona  
Tamil  
Tatar  
Hebrew  
Hindi  
Telugu  
Thai  
Tibetan  
Tigrinya  
Tonga  
Turkish  
Turkmen  
Twi  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
Hungarian  
Icelandic  
Indonesian  
Interlingua  
Irish  
Italian  
Japanese  
Javanese  
Kannada  
Kashmiri  
Kazakh  
Kirghiz  
8279  
8285  
8377  
8365  
7168  
8382  
8372  
8378  
8368  
Uzbek  
Vietnamese  
Volapük  
Welsh  
Wolof  
Xhosa  
Yiddish  
Yoruba  
Zulu  
Danish  
Dutch  
English  
Esperanto  
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Area Code List  
Choose a area code from this list.  
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Code  
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Area  
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PT  
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LU  
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Troubleshooting  
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.  
Cause  
Correction  
Symptom  
No power.  
The power cord is disconnected.  
Plug the power cord into the wall out-  
let securely.  
The TV is not set to receive Recorder  
signal output.  
Select the appropriate video input  
mode on the TV so the picture from  
the Recorder appears on the TV  
screen.  
Abnormal or no picture.  
The video cable is not connected  
Connect the video cable into the jacks  
securely.  
securely.  
Unit output setting and TV resolution  
Check TV capability.  
capabilites mismatch.  
Check mode of connections  
(eg. S-Video, Components etc.).  
Check unit Resolution setting  
according to TV capability and mode  
of connection.  
Wrong connection.  
Check the connection.  
The equipment connected with the  
audio cable is not set to receive  
Recorder signal output.  
Select the correct input mode of the  
audio receiver so you can listen to the  
sound from the Recorder.  
No sound.  
The audio cables are not connected  
Connect the audio cable into the jacks  
securely.  
securely.  
The power of the equipment connected Turn on the equipment connected with  
with the audio cable is turned off. the audio cable.  
The AUDIO options are set to the wrong Set the AUDIO options to the correct  
position.  
position.  
In HDMI mode, audio selection is not  
Change AUDIO setup to PCM mode.  
set to PCM.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc is dirty.  
The playback picture is  
poor.  
Check tuning, carry out tuning again.  
Clean video heads.  
The TV channels are not tuned in properly.  
Tape heads are dirty.  
Use CH/TRK (v/V) for manual tracking  
adjustment while tape is playing.  
Tape is a rental or was recorded on  
another VCR.  
The video signal from the external  
component is copy-protected.  
Picture from external  
input is distorted.  
You cannot connect via the Recorder.  
Connect the component directly to  
your TV.  
The skipped channels were deleted with  
the CH. Add/Del feature.  
Some channels are  
skipped over when  
using CH(v / V).  
Use the CH. Add/Del feature to  
restore channels. See [To Add or  
Erase Channels] on page 21.  
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Cause  
No disc is inserted.  
Correction  
Symptom  
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the  
disc or tape indicator in the display  
window is lit.)  
The Recorder does not  
start playback.  
No tape is inserted.  
An unplayable disc is inserted.  
The disc is placed upside down.  
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  
The disc is not placed within the  
inside the guide.  
guide.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc is dirty.  
Cancel the Rating function or change  
The Rating level is set.  
the rating level.  
Video tape cannot be  
inserted.  
Eject the tape in.  
Is the cassette compartment empty?  
The Remote Control  
There is an obstacle in the path of the Remove the obstacle.  
does not work properly.  
Remote Control and this unit.  
The batteries in the Remote Control  
Replace the batteries with new ones.  
are exhausted.  
The Remote Control is not pointed at  
Point the Remote Control at the remote  
the remote sensor of the Recorder.  
sensor of the Recorder.  
The Remote Control is too far from  
Operate the Remote Control within  
the Recorder.  
23ft (7m).  
This Remote Control use the same  
buttons for VCR and DVD functions  
(ex.PLAY).  
When using a VCR, first press the VCR  
button. When using a DVD, first press  
the DVD button.  
Camcorder image is  
not shown.  
Camcorder is off.  
Turn camcorder on and operate  
properly.  
Camcorder image via  
A/V input or DV IN to  
Recorder is not shown  
on TV screen.  
The recorder’s source is incorrect.  
Use INPUT to select input channel  
(AV1, AV2 or DV IN).  
Clock in record is not set to  
correct time.  
Timer recording is not  
possible.  
Set clock to correct time.  
Timer has been programmed  
Reprogram Timer.  
incorrectly.  
Reprogram Timer and turn off the  
Recorder enable timer.  
(TIMER Record) indicator light does  
not appear after programming timer.  
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Cause  
Correction  
Symptom  
Antenna or cables are loose.  
Tighten connections or replace cable.  
Picture or sound of  
broadcasting channel is  
weak or missing.  
Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the Try [Tuning Band Select] options; see  
Recorder Setup menu. page 21 for details.  
The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc; see page 25.  
Can’t play disc recorded  
on this Recorder on  
another DVD player.  
Some players will not play even a  
No solution.  
finalized disc recorded in Video mode.  
The disc was recorded in VR mode.  
The other player must be RW  
compatible in order to play it.  
Discs recorded with copy-once materi- No solution.  
al cannot be played on other players.  
The remaining blank space on the  
Use another disc.  
Cannot record or did  
disc is insufficient.  
not record successfully.  
The source you are trying to record is You cannot record the source.  
copy-protected.  
When setting the recording channel,  
the channel is tuned on the TV’s own  
tuner.  
Select the channel on the Recorder’s  
built-in TV tuner.  
When recording to a Video mode disc, Use a VR mode formatted disc for  
programs that are copy-once protect-  
ed cannot be recorded.  
copy-once material.  
TV is not Stereo-compatible.  
No solution.  
Stereo Audio Record  
and/or Playback not  
present.  
Broadcast program is not in stereo for- No solution.  
mat.  
Recorder A/V Out jacks are not  
Make A/V connections. Stereo is avail-  
connected to TV A/V In jacks.  
able only via A/V output from Recorder.  
Recorder Audio/Video Out is not  
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.  
selected for viewing at the TV.  
Recorder’s TV audio channel is set to Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.  
SAP or MONO.  
See [Changing TV Audio Channel] on  
page 26.  
You can reset the Recorder as follows :  
Reset the Recorder  
Press and hold the POWER button on the  
front panel for more than five seconds. This  
will force the Recorder to power off.  
If you observe any of the following symptoms...  
When the Recorder is plugged in, but the  
power will not turn on or off.  
Press the POWER button on the front panel  
again to turn the Recorder back on.  
When the display window does not working.  
Unplug the power cord and then plug the  
power cord again after more than five sec-  
onds.  
When the Recorder does not operate  
normally.  
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Specifications  
General  
Power requirements  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
27 W  
430 X 78.5 X 310 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 12.2 inches) (w x h x d)  
5.2 kg (11.44 lbs)  
5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)  
5 % to 90 %  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Signal system  
NTSC  
Recording  
Recording format  
Recordable discs  
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)  
Recordable time  
DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes (XP mode),  
3 hours 40 minutes (SP mode),  
7 hours 10 minutes (LP mode), 11 hours (EP mode)  
VCR ; SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)  
Video recording format  
Sampling frequency  
27MHz  
Compression format  
MPEG 2  
Audio recording format  
Sampling frequency  
48kHz  
Compression format  
Dolby Digital  
VCR Specifications  
Head system  
Four head helical scan azimuth system  
Timer  
12-hour display type with AM, PM  
Tape speed  
SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec  
Tape width  
12.7 mm  
Rewind time  
About 65 seconds (T-120)  
Antenna  
75 ohms (VHF/UHF)  
VHF output signal  
Channel coverage  
Frequency range  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Dynamic range  
Channel separation  
Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)  
VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1 - W+84, A-5 - A-1)  
20Hz to 20kHz  
43dB  
88 dB  
60 dB  
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DVD Specifications  
Laser system  
Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm  
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz  
More than 95dB  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Harmonic distortion  
Dynamic range  
Less than 0.008%  
More than 90 dB  
Inputs  
ANTENNA IN  
VIDEO IN (AV1,2)  
AUDIO IN (AV1,2)  
S-VIDEO IN  
Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms  
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2  
-6 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2  
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1  
(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω  
DV IN  
4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)  
Outputs  
VIDEO OUT  
1.0 Vp-p 75 , sync negative, RCA jack x 1  
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1  
(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω  
S-VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(PROGRESSIVE SCAN)  
HDMI video/audio output  
Audio output (digital audio)  
Audio output (optical audio)  
Audio output (analog audio)  
RF OUT  
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync, RCA jack x 1  
(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 , RCA jack x 2  
19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)  
0.5 V (p-p), 75 , RCA jack x 1  
Optical connector x 1  
2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, -6 dB), 600 , RCA jack (L, R) x 2  
Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)  
Accessory:  
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Audio cable (L, R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
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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 pur-  
chaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.  
WARRANTY PERIOD:  
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:  
LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.  
Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the  
defective unit repaired or replaced.  
PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.  
Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to  
return the unit to LG for repair or replacement.  
* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion  
of the original warranty period.  
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 dam-  
ages 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  
LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC.  
1000 SYLVAN AVENUE  
P/N : 3834RV0052F  
Issue O  
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ  
Printed in Indonesia  
 

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