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Problems with set-up?

Call 0870 240 7475
Calls cost a maximum of 8p per
minute during peak periods,
based on BT rates of April 2004.

DVD Recorder + VCR

DVR-V100E
User Manual

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Safety Instructions
INTRODUCTION

Please keep the DVD Recorder+VCRs guarantee sheet and receipt in a safe place.

Precautions
Read this booklet carefully.
Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that
shown on the back of your DVD Recorder+VCR.
Read this page and chapter Setting up your DVD Recorder+VCR to help you
set up and adjust your product correctly.
Do not put the DVD Recorder+VCR in a hot or humid place.
Do not open the DVD Recorder+VCR. Get a qualified technician to carry out
any repairs.
Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to the power supply if you have just
moved it from a cold environment to a warm room. This can lead to
condensation inside the DVD Recorder+VCR, which can damage it. Wait for
approx. 2 hrs for it to reach room temperature.
Make sure the DVD Recorder+VCR is placed at least 10 cm apart from other
home appliances or obstacles to ensure sufficient ventilation.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases should be placed on top of the
recorder.
Before a storm and/or lightning, unplug the DVD Recorder+VCR from the
mains supply and aerial.
Put the recorder on a steady flat surface.
Only clean the recorder with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or
alcohol- based cleaning agents.

For your own Safety

There are no components in this product you can service or repair yourself.
Do not open the case of the DVD Recorder+VCR. Only allow a qualified
engineer to repair or service your DVD Recorder+VCR.
This DVD Recorder+VCR is designed to work continuously. Switching it off
(stand-by mode) does not disconnect it from the mains. To disconnect it from
the mains you have to unplug it.

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and servicing instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
CAUTION

OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

LASER

This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product please
read this owners manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require
maintenance, contact an authorized service location - see service procedure.
Use of control adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser
radiation when open and interlocks defeated.
DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM.

DANGER Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

Any changes or modification in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Make sure the unit should be placed at least 8cm apart from the other home appliances or the obstacles to
get sufficient ventilation.
This unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on this unit.
Switching it off does not disconnect it from the mains (stand-by). To disconnect it from the mains, you have to
unplug it.

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READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the unit is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

10 POWER SOURCES

The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be
followed.

CLEANING
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

ATTACHMENTS
Do not use attachments unless recommended by
the units manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water- for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

ACCESSORIES
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult as well
as serious damage to the unit. Use this unit only
with a cart, stand , tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer.

8A A unit and cart combination

should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit

and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. These
openings must not be blocked by placing the unit
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
unit should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat radiator. This unit should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturers instructions have
been adhered to.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the case are provided for

This unit should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power
company. For units intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.

11 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating
-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.To
prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized
plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other
outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted
without blade exposure. If you need an extension
cord, use a polarized cord.

12 POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the unit.

13 LIGHTNING
For added protection for this unit during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the
unit due to lightning and power line surges.

14 DISC TRAY
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc as it is

INTRODUCTION

This set has been designed and manufactured to

assure personal safety. Improper use can result in
electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards
incorporated in this unit will protect you if you
observe the following procedures for installation, use
and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does
not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

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closing. It may cause serious personal injury.

15 OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this unit
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the unit.

17 BURDEN
Do not place a heavy object on or step on the
product. The object may fall, causing serious
personal injury and serious damage to the
product.

18 DISC
Do not use a cracked, deformed or repaired disc.
These discs are easily broken and may cause
serious personal injury and product malfunction.

19 SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

20 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

A.
B.
C.
D.

E.
F.

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions.
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the unit.
If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
If the unit does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the unit to its normal operation.
If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
When the unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance-this indicates a need for service.

21 REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, have the
service technician verify that the replacements he

uses have the same safety characteristics as the

original parts. Use of replacements specified by
the unit manufacturer can prevent fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

22 SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
unit, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks recommended by the manufacturer to
determine that the unit is in safe operating
condition.

23 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

24 HEAT
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

25 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Your SANYO product is
designed and manufactured
with high quality materials
and components which can be
recycled and reused.
This symbol means that
electrical and electronic
equipment, at their end-of-life,
should be disposed of separately from your
household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at your local
community waste collection/ recycling centre. In
the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic
product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we
live in!

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Table of Contents
Recording

Safety Instructions ____________________________1

Important Safeguards _________________________2
Table of Contents ______________________________5
Overview ______________________________________6
Identification of Controls_______________________10

Basic Recording________________________________43

Connections

Recording from TV
One Touch Record (OTR)
Checking the Recording Time
To Pause the Recording
One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS
Copy Edit (DVD VCR)
One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD
Copy Edit (VCR DVD)

43
44
44
44
45
45
46
46

Timer Recording _______________________________47

Connecting Antenna/Cable ____________________15

Connecting a TV _______________________________16
Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver _____________17
Connecting Optional Equipment ______________18

Timer Recording using Manual Set

Record Screen
Timer Recording using VideoPlus
system
Canceling a Timer Recording
Stopping a Timer Recording in
Progress
Timer Recording Troubleshooting

47
48
49
49
49

Recording from an External Input _____________50

Setup
Initial Installation ______________________________19
Initial Setup____________________________________21
Setup Menu Overview
Menu Navigation
INSTALLATION Settings
RECORDING OPTIONS Settings
LANGUAGE Settings
PREFERENCES / Video Settings
PREFERENCES / Audio Settings
PREFERENCES / Parental Controls
PREFERENCES / Auto Settings
PREFERENCES / VCR
System Information
Restore Defaults

21
21
21
24
25
27
28
29
31
32
32
32

On-Screen Display Overview __________________33

Editing
DISC Initialize __________________________________51
Disc Menu _____________________________________51
Title Menu _____________________________________54
Editing _________________________________________56

Reference
Troubleshooting _______________________________58
Technical Specifications ________________________60

Playback
DVD Playback _________________________________36
VCR Playback _________________________________39
Other Disc Playback __________________________41

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

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Overview
DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW?
What is a DVD?
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc with the
latest digital video technology. DVD video uses modern MPEG2 data compression technology that enables an
entire feature film to be stored on a single five inch disc.

How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS?

The razor-sharp digital images have more than 500 lines of resolution at 720 pixels per line. This is more than
twice as high as VHS and even better than laser disc quality. DVD picture quality is easily comparable to the
digital masters produced in recording studios.

What is a DVD+RW?
DVD+ReWritable uses phase change media, the same technology on which rewritable CDs are based. A highperformance laser is used to change the reflective properties of the recording layer; this process can be
repeated more than a thousand times.

What is a DVD+R?
Unlike a DVD+RW disc, a DVD+R (write-once DVD) can only be written to once. If it is not finalized after a
recording, further recordings can be added to it. Old recordings can be deleted but they can no longer be
overwritten. The deleted recordings (titles) are marked 'deleted title'.
Before a DVD+R can be played in a DVD player, it must be finalized in the DVD Recorder+VCR. Once this
process is complete, no further recordings can be added.

What can I do with my DVD Recorder+VCR?

Your DVD Recorder+VCR is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs with two-way
compatibility with the universal DVD video standard. This means:
existing DVD video discs can be played on the recorder.
recordings made on your DVD Recorder+VCR can be played on other DVD video players and DVD-ROM
drives.

Regional code

ALL

If the region number on your DVD disc does not correspond to the region
number of this player, the disc cannot be played.

Which discs you can use

The following discs can be used in your DVD Recorder+VCR:

Playback and recording

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + ReWritable)
DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Write-Once)

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DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable): These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in Video mode and
the recording was finalized.
DVD-RW (DVD-Rerecordable): These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in Video mode
and the recording was finalized.
Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)
CD-R (CD recordable) Audio/ MP3 files
CD-RW (CD rewritable) Audio/ MP3 files
Not all recordable CDs may be played by your player.

Disc-related Terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film, accompanying feature content, or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number
enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a movie or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several
chapters. Each chapter is assigned a number to enable you to easily locate the chapter you want. Depending on
the disc, chapters may not be labeled.

Track (Audio CD only)

Sections of a movie or a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track is assigned a number, enabling you to easily
locate the track you want.

About DVD Recording

Notes on Recording
The recording times shown are not exact because the DVD Recorder+VCR uses variable bit-rate video
compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded.
When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording
times may be shorter.
Discs recorded at high speeds (equal to or greater than 2X) may not be recognized.
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 the exact length of the
disc.
The available recording time may decrease if you heavily edit a disc.
When using a 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.

Recording TV Audio Channels

The DVD Recorder+VCR can record one or two channel audio. For TV broadcasts, this usually means mono or
stereo, but some programs are broadcast in bilingual audio channel. You can record either BIL I, BIL II or both.

Restrictions on Video Recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this DVD Recorder+VCR. Copy-protected video includes DVD-

INTRODUCTION

Playback only

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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 DVD+RW discs with CPRM.

Copyright Notice
Audio and video recordings you make using the DVD Recorder+VCR are for your personal use only. You may
not sell, lend, or rent them to other people.
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.

Precautions
Handling the Unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products
in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the Unit

To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage
the surface of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD Recorder+VCR is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are
dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor. Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after
every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your
nearest dealer.

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.
Distance: Within 23 ft (7 m) of the remote sensor.
Angle: Within 30 in each direction of the remote sensor.

Remote Control Battery Installation

AAA

AAA

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two AAA
batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, etc.).

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INTRODUCTION

Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges
so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or
tape on the disc.

Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.

Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and
sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center outward.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older
vinyl records.

Yes

No

About Symbols
About the

Symbol

may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this User's Guide
is not available on that specific disc.

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Identification of Controls
Front Panel
!

* )
& ( 1

! STANDBY/ON
Turns the DVD Recorder+VCR on and off.
@ Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
# EJECT (VCR)
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
$ Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
% OPEN/CLOSE (DVD)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
^ PLAY/PAUSE
Starts playback of a disc or tape. Pauses playback
or recording temporarily.
& STOP
Stops playback.
* REW
DVD: Skips to previous chapter.
VCR: Rewinds the tape during Stop mode. Press
during Play mode for fast reverse picture search.
( FF
DVD: Skips to next chapter.
VCR: Advances the tape during Stop mode. Press
during Play mode for fast forward picture search.

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) REC MODE
1 DISC MENU
2 Front Panel Display
Shows the current status of the DVD
Recorder+VCR.
3 SELECT DVD/VCR
Toggles control between the DVD deck and the
VCR deck.
4 PR+/
Scans up or down through memorized channels.
Also moves up and down in DVD navigation
menus.
5 REC
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the
recording time. Lights red when the DVD
Recorder+VCR is recording.
6 AVF (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R)
Connects to the audio/video output of an external
source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

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INTRODUCTION

Front Panel Display

! @

$ %

! Indicates a VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.

@ Circle : Indicates the VCR is recording.
Clock : Indicates a VCR Timer Recording is set.
# Indicates that a stereo broadcast is being
received.
$ Indicates when the DVD Recorder+VCR is playing
or recording a tape with Hi-Fi sound.
% Indicates the DVD Recorder+VCR is in TV mode
(as set by the [TV/DVD] button).
^ Indicates the current Repeat mode.
& Indicates when the DVD Recorder+VCR is locked.
* Indicates when the DVD Recorder+VCR is
outputting the video signal in Progressive Scan
mode.
( Disc Type indicators
Indicates the type of disc loaded.

& *

) 1

) Circle : Indicates a DVD+R(+RW) is recording.

Clock : Indicates a DVD Timer recording is set.
1 Indicates a disc is inserted in the DVD deck.
2 Indicates the current Recording mode.
3 Front Panel Display Message
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time,
remaining time, title number, chapter/track
number, channel, VCR counter, etc.
4 DTS: Indicates a DVD is playing with a DTS
soundtrack.
Dolby : Indicates a DVD is playing with a Dolby
Digital soundtrack.

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Remote Control
- Turns the DVD Recorder+VCR on and off.
- Lock/Unlock the front panel by pressing and holding it over 5 seconds.
- Opens and closes the disc tray in DVD mode.
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck in VCR mode.
Selects VCR mode.
Selects DVD mode.
Switches the view on your TV to the DVD Recorder+VCR tuner.
- Selects numbered options in menus.
- Selects TV channels.
- Manually adjusts tracking.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between Progressive Scan and
Interlace Scan mode.
Resets the tape counter in VCR mode.
Displays or exits the Setup menu.
Displays information about the currently loaded disc, VHS tape, or TV
channel.
Edits chapters or splits titles of DVD+R(+RW) discs.
Accesses DVD disc menus.
- : Selects menu options.
- PR +/ : Selects channels.
Confirms menu selections.
Selects a subtitle language, if available.
Selects an audio language (DVD), audio channel (CD) or audio type (TV).
Searches for a specific title or a chapter.
Enlarges the DVD video image.
- DVD: Searches backward/forward.
- VCR: Rewinds/advances during Stop mode. Press during Play mode for
fast reverse/forward picture search.
- Starts playback.
- Pauses playback or recording temporarily. Press again to exit Pause mode.

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INTRODUCTION

Skips to the next or previous chapter/track.

Stops playback or recording.
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. For more
details, Refer to One Touch Record (OTR) on page 44.
Selects Recording mode: - DVD : HQ (1hr), SP (2hrs), EP (4hrs) or SLP (6hrs).
- VCR : SP or LP.
Increases or decreases the slow motion speed when playing a DVD or VHS
tape.
Copies from DVD to VCR (or from VCR to DVD).
Switches the DVD Recorder+VCR input to Tuner, AV1, AV2 or AVF.
Displays a discs Title menu, if available.
Selects a DVD camera angle, if available.
Switches between the DVD Recorder+VCR tuner and your TV tuner.
Repeats the current chapter, track, title or the entire disc.
Repeats playback between two points (A and B).
Displays the Timer Recording menu.
Progressive Scan Mode
If your TV supports Progressive Scan, you can view high quality video by setting the
DVD Recorder+VCR to Progressive Scan mode. If your TV does not support
Progressive Scan, do NOT change to Progressive Scan mode.
If you do so accidentally, press and hold the [P.SCAN] button for 3 seconds to
restore normal viewing.
When video output mode is changed from RGB to Interlace or Progressive (Scart 1)
must not be correct color for Component video.
As component outputs have their own Jacks on the back side, change the TV input
into Component input, after connecting the component cables from the DVD
Recorder+VCR to TV.
Changing from Interlace or Progressive to RGB, should be the opposite of above.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE 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
OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY 'WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

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Rear panel
!

@#

( *

! AC Power Cord
Plug into a power outlet.
@ AUDIO OUT (L, R)
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio
inputs.
# COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Component Video (Y Pb Pr)
inputs.
$ Scart socket 2
Connection of an additional device (satellite
receiver, set-top box, video recorder, camcorder,
etc.)

&

% Scart socket 1
Connection of a TV set. Composite-output and
RGB-output
^ RF IN (FROM ANT.)
Connect to your antenna or cable TV outlet.
& RF OUT (TO TV)
Connect to a TV with an RF coaxial input.
* COAXIAL (Digital Audio Out)
Connect to an amplifier with a coaxial digital
audio input.
( S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a TV with an S-Video Input.

Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage
to the DVD Recorder+VCR.

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Make sure the DVD Recorder+VCR is connected directly to the TV, and the TV is set to the correct video input.
Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCRs AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCR via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection
system.

Connecting Antenna/Cable
1

Disconnect the antenna/cable from the rear of your

TV.

Connect this cable to the jack marked RF IN (FROM

ANT.) on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder+VCR.

Antenna

Antenna
Cable TV
Wall Jack

Flat Wire
(300ohm)
300/75ohm Adapter
(Not supplied)

OR

OR

Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR

If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a

converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the
rear panel of the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Use the supplied RF cable to connect between the DVD Recorder+VCRs OUT (TO TV) jack and the antenna input
jack on your TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband, superband, and hyperband channels (all
cable channels).

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Caution

INTRODUCTION

There are a variety of ways to connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV and other equipment. Use only one of
the connections described below. Whichever TV connection you use will work with all input sources.
Please refer to the manuals for your TV, VCR, stereo system, or other devices as necessary to make the best
connections.
For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD Recorder+VCRs AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your
amplifier, receiver, stereo, or audio/video equipment. See Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver on page 17.

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Connecting a TV
Choose one of the following TV connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment.

RF Connection
Connect the RF OUT (TO TV) jack on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the antenna in jack on your TV using the supplied
75-ohm RF cable (R).
This set doesnt apply the modulator output.
However, still apply the RF through Output.

Rear of TV
S-VIDEO
INPUT

Pr

Scart Connection
1 Plug a scart cable into the scart socket EURO
AV1 at the back of the DVD Recorder+VCR and
the corresponding scart socket at the back of the
TV set. (V)

ANTENNA
INPUT

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO INPUT

Pb

Plug a scart cable into the blue scart socket

EURO AV2/DECODER at the back of the DVD
Recorder+VCR and the corresponding scart
socket at the back of the Decoder.

S-Video Connection
1 Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD

Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR

Recorder+VCR to the S-Video in jack on your TV using an S-Video cable (S).

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right audio in jacks on
your TV using the audio cables.

Component Video Connection

1 Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the corresponding
in jacks on your TV using a Y Pb Pr cable (C) if the component (Y, Pb, Pr) is available on your TV.

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right audio in jacks on
your TV using the audio cables.

Progressive Scan Connection

If your television is a high-definition or digital ready television, you may take advantage of the DVD
Recorder+VCRs Progressive Scan output for the highest video resolution possible.
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.

Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the corresponding
in jacks on your TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left/right audio in jacks on
your TV using the audio cables.
Be sure to set the DVD Recorder+VCR to Progressive Scan mode by pressing and holding [P.SCAN] for 3 seconds
(or changing the Video Output in the Setup Menu; see page 27).
Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Audio/Video or S-Video connections.

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Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left and right audio in jacks on
your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A).

Connect the DVD Recorder+VCRs DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (Coaxial) to the corresponding in jack on your
amplifier. Use an optional digital coaxial audio cable. (X)

You will need to activate the DVD Recorder+VCRs digital output; see Audio Settings on page 28.

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 DVD Recorder+VCR
(MPEG 2, Dolby Digital, and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is
selected.
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.
5.1 channel digital surround sound via the digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped
with a digital multi-channel decoder.
To see the audio format of the current DVD on the on-screen display, press [AUDIO].
The DVD Recorder+VCR does not perform internal (2- channel) decoding of DTS sound tracks. To enjoy DTS multichannel surround, you must connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to a DTS compatible receiver via one of the DVD
Recorder+VCRs digital audio outputs.
Rear of DVD Recorder+VCR

AUDIO INPUT

COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

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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)

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Connecting Optional Equipment

To receive audio/video signals from other equipment, connect
the AVF jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the audio/video out
jacks on your external component, using optional audio/video
cables.

Jack Panel of Accessory Component

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

Front of DVD Recorder+VCR

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Initial Installation
After successfully connecting your DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV and other
devices, this chapter will show you how to complete the initial installation.
You must follow the initial installation process to set the time, date,
channels, and language preferences for the DVD Recorder+VCR.

Installation

Welcome.

A Welcome message is displayed on the screen. Make sure the RF cable

from your antenna or cable TV jack is connected. Press [ENTER] to begin
initial installation.
Select the desired language for the on-screen menu using [/]. Press
[ENTER] to confirm.

Ensure aerial is connected.

Instructions
Setup-Exit

Installation

Select the desired country using [/]. Press [ENTER] to confirm.

Installation
Please select your country of use:
Australia
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Select the desired disc menu language using [/]. Press [ENTER] to
confirm.

Installation
Please select disc menu language:
Default
English
Spanish
French
Czech
Danish
German
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Select the desired disc playback audio language using [/]. Press
[ENTER] to confirm.

Installation
Please select disc audio language:
Default
English
Spanish
French
Czech
Danish
German
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

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SETUP

Please select your language to begin auto

install procedure:
English
Spanish
French
Czech
Danish
German
Dutch
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

CONNECTIONS

Press [Enter] to begin auto channel search.

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Select the desired disc playback subtitle language using [/]. Press
[ENTER] to confirm.

Installation
Please select disc subtitle language:
Default
English
Spanish
French
Czech
Danish
German
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

The DVD Recorder+VCR detects channels automatically and stores them

in memory.

Installation
Searching for available TV stations:

2 channels found
Please wait...
Instructions
Setup-Exit

8
9
10

After finishing Auto Channel Search, set the clock.

Use [/] to move left/right and use [/] to change the settings.
After setting the clock, press [ENTER] to confirm. If you cancel the process
during Initial Installation, you should repeat this procedure.

Set Clock
Please set the clock:

Time : 13 : 00

Date : 02 \ Jan \ 2010 (Sat)

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Re-Installation
This set is equipped with the muti-tuner for receiving many countries' broadcasting. In order to receive broadcasting of
different countries, follow as below.
1 Press [SETUP] and select the 'Restore Defaults' using [ /]. Then, RESET the set. (see page 32)
2 Power On, then you see the 'Initial Installation'.
3 Select the contry which you want to (see step 3 on page 19), then repeat the steps 4~10 on page 19~20.

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Setup Menu Overview
The DVD Recorder+VCR Setup menu includes six categories, including: Installation, Recording Options,
Languages, Preferences, System Info, and Restore Defaults. Press [SETUP] and [/] on the remote control to
view the first and second levels of the Setup menu.

Menu Navigation
1
2
3
4
5

Press [SETUP]. The Setup menu appears.

Press [SETUP] to exit the Setup menu.

Use [/] to select the desired category.

While the desired category is selected, press [/] to move to the second level.
Press [ENTER] to move to the third level.
Use [/] to select the desired setting, then press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
SETUP

Some items require additional steps. Press [SETUP] at any time to return to the previous menu.

INSTALLATION Settings
Manual Set
To complete the set-up of your DVD Recorder+VCR when the auto set has
not stored all of the channels or when you wish to store a new channel.

1
2
3
4

Press [SETUP]. The Setup menu appears.

Use [/] to select Standard. Press [ENTER] to move to the second

level.

Use [/] to select the desired Standard (PAL-BG, PAL-II, PAL-DK, or

SECAM-L), then press [ENTER].

Use [/] to select Installation.

While Installation is selected, press [] to select Manual Set.
Press [ENTER]. The Manual Setup menu appears.

This set is equipped with the Multi-Tuner. You can search broadcastings of
other countries. If the set can not search the channels, please Re-Install. (see
page 20.)

7
8

Use [/] to select Reception. Press [ENTER] to move to the second

level.
Use [/] to select the desired broadcast system (Aerial or Cable),
then press [ENTER].

Aerial: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels.

Cable: If you are using basic cable to receive channels.

Installation
Manual Set
Auto Set
Set Clock
Adjust Channels
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Manual Setup
Standard
Reception
Auto Search
Fine Tune
Decoder
Store Channel
Program Name
Instructions

PAL-BG
Select The
Aerial
standard.
CH-02
PAL-BG
PAL-II
Off
PR-01
PAL-DK
P-01
SECAM-L

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Manual Setup
Standard
Reception
Auto Search
Fine Tune
Decoder
Store Channel
Program Name
Instructions

PAL-BG
Aerial
Select The
CH-02
Reception.
Aerial
Off
PR-01
Cable
P-01

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

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9
10

Use [/] to select Auto Search.

Search the real channel number by pressing [/].

Manual Setup
Standard
Reception
Auto Search
Fine Tune
Decoder
Store Channel
Program Name
Instructions

PAL-BG
Aerial
CH-02
Off
PR-01
P-01

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

11

Select Fine Tune. You can adjust the fine tuning.

Manual Setup
Standard
Reception
Auto Search
Fine Tune
Decoder
Store Channel
Program Name
Instructions

PAL-BG
Aerial
CH-02
Off
PR-01
P-01

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

12

Use [/] to select Decoder. Press [ENTER] to move to the second

level.

13

When the program is encoded (and you have a decoder connected to

socket EURO AV2), press [/] to select On and press [ENTER] to
confirm.

Manual Setup
Standard
Reception
Auto Search
Fine Tune
Decoder
Store Channel
Program Name
Instructions

PAL-BG
Aerial
CH-02
Off Decoder
Select
PR-01
State
P-01
Off

Enter-Confirm Setup-ExitOnMove

14

Use [/] to select Store Channel. Press [ENTER] to move to the

second level.

15

Use [/] to select program number to store and press [ENTER] to

confirm.

Manual Setup
Standard
Reception
Auto Search
Fine Tune
Decoder
Store Channel
Program Name
Instructions

PAL-BG
Aerial
CH-02
Off
PR-01Channel
Select
To P-01
Store

PR-01
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

16
17

Use [/] to select Program Name. Press [] to move to the second

level. If your DVD Recorder+VCR is showing no station name or is
showing a station name incorrectly, you can correct this.
Either select the name from the stored list or you create the station
name and enter a 4-digit name. Change the letters with the [/],
move the next letter with the [/].

Manual Setup
Standard
Reception
Auto Search
Fine Tune
Decoder
Store Channel
Program Name
Instructions

PAL-BG
Aerial
CH-02
Off
PR-01
Edit
Channel
P-01
Name

0 1
Enter-Confirm Setup-ExitP Move

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Auto Set
The DVD Recorder+VCR has a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving
up to 119 channels. These include VHF channels 2-20, 74-80, UHF channels 2169 and CATV channels 1-41.

Preparation:
Connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV
system, as shown in Connecting Antenna/Cable on page 15.

1
2
3

Installation
Manual Set
Auto Set
Set Clock
Adjust Channels

Follow steps 1-2 as shown under Manual Set.

While Installation is selected, press [/] to select Auto Set.
Press [ENTER] to begin the channel search.
The tuner will automatically search for all available channels in your area
and place them in the tuners memory.

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Installation
Searching for available TV stations:
5 channels found
Please wait...
Instructions
Setup-Exit

Set Clock
1 Follow steps 1-2 as shown under Manual Set.
2 Use [/] to select Set Clock.

Installation
Manual Set
Auto Set
Set Clock
Adjust Channels
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

3
4

Press [ENTER]. The Set Clock menu appears.

Enter the date and time.
/ (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.
/ (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

Press [ENTER] to confirm your setting, then press [SETUP] to exit the Setup
menu.

Set Clock
Please set the clock:

Time : 13 : 00

Date : 02 \ Jan \ 2010 (Sat)

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

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SETUP

After Auto Set is complete, follow the instructions above to make sure that
Tuning Band is set correctly.

Instructions

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Adjust Channels
1 Follow steps 1-2 as shown under Manual Set.
2 Use [/] to select Adjust Channels.
3 Press [ENTER]. The Adjust Channels menu appears.
4 Use [/] to select the PR number you want to adjust. Then press

Installation
Manual Set
Auto Set
Set Clock
Adjust Channels

[ENTER].

Delete

Instructions

After tuning TV stations into your DVD Recorder +VCR, you may wish to delete a
station.

Use [/] to select 'Delete' and press [ENTER].

Adjust Channels

Edit

After tuning TV stations into your DVD Recorder +VCR, you may wish to put a
name into any channel you want to.

1
2
3

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

PR-01
PR-02
PR-03
PR-04
PR-05
PR-06

Use [/] to select 'Edit' and press [ENTER].

You can put a name by pressing [/] and [ /].

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

Select Channel
Options
Delete
Edit
Align

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Align
After tuning TV stations into your DVD Recorder +VCR, you may wish to change
the order of PR's you have in your set, as your preference.

1
2
3

Use [/] to select 'Align' and press [ENTER].

Press [/] to select the PR number you want to move to.
Press [ENTER]. The selected PR Will be moved to the new PR number.

RECORDING OPTIONS Settings

DVD Record Quality
You can set the default DVD recording quality to: HQ (High Quality - 1
hr/disc), SP (Standard Play - 2 hrs/disc), EP (Extended Play - 4 hrs/disc), or
Recording Options
SLP (Super Long Play - 6 hrs/disc).

1
2
3

Press [SETUP]. The Setup menu appears.

Use [/] to select Recording Options.
While Recording Options is selected, press [] to select DVD
Record Quality.

DVD Record Quality

VCR Record Quality
Auto Chapter

EP
Instructions

4
5

Press [ENTER] to move to the second level.

Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection, then press [SETUP] to exit the menu.

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SP Record
Select
SP
Quality
5 min
SLP
SP

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
HQ
Move

Use [/] to to select the desired Record Quality (HQ, SP, EP, or
SLP).

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VCR Record Quality

You can set the default VCR recording quality to SP (Standard Play) or LP
(Long Play). SP is higher quality, but LP provides 2 times the recording
time; e.g., a 2 hour tape will record for 4 hours in LP mode.
Follow the same procedure as the DVD Record Quality.

Recording Options
DVD Record Quality
VCR Record Quality
Auto Chapter

SP
SP VCR
Select
5Quality
min
LP
SP

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Auto Chapter
Recording Options
DVD Record Quality
VCR Record Quality
Auto Chapter
Instructions

SETUP

During recording, chapter markers are added automatically at fixed

intervals. You can set this interval to 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 15
minutes. To turn off automatic chapter marking, select Off.
Follow the same procedure as the DVD Record Quality.

SP
Select Auto
SP
Chapter
5 min
Off
5min
10min

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
15min
Move

LANGUAGE Settings
OSD Language
Select a language for the DVD Recorder+VCR Setup menu and onscreen displays.

1
2
3
4
5
6

Press [SETUP]. The Setup menu appears.

Use [] and [] to select Languages.
While Languages is selected, press [] to select OSD Language.
Press [ENTER] to move to the second level.
Use [/] to select the desired language.
Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection, then press [SETUP] to exit
the menu.

Languages
OSD Language
Menu Language
Subtitle Language
Audio Language
Instructions

English
Select OSD
Default
Language
Default
English
Default
Spanish
French

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Czech
Move

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Menu/Subtitle/Audio Language
Select your preferred language for Disc Menus, Subtitles, and Audio
soundtracks.
Follow the same procedure as the OSD Language.

Default : The discs default language is selected.

Languages
OSD Language
Menu Language
Subtitle Language
Audio Language
Instructions

English
Select Menu
Default
Language
Default
Default
Default

English

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Spanish

Move
French

Languages
OSD Language
Menu Language
Subtitle Language
Audio Language
Instructions

English
Select Subtitle
Default

Language
Default
Default
Default
English

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Spanish

Move
French

Languages
OSD Language
Menu Language
Subtitle Language
Audio Language
Instructions

English
Select Audio
Default
Language
Default
Default
Default
English

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Spanish

Move
French

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PREFERENCES / Video Settings

1
2
3
4

Press [SETUP].
Preferences

Use [/] to select Preferences.

Video
Audio
Parental Controls
Auto Settings
VCR

While Preferences is selected, press [] to select Video.

Press [ENTER]. The Video submenu is displayed.

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

displayed.

2
3
4
5

Press [ENTER] or [] to go to the second level.

SETUP

TV Aspect Ratio
1 Use [/] to select TV Aspect while the Video submenu is

Video
TV Aspect
Video Output

Auto
Select Picture
Interlace
Format

Use [/] to select the desired TV Aspect.

4:3 LB

Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

4:3 PS
16:9

Press [SETUP] to exit the menu.

Instructions

Auto

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

4:3 LB : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical

images with masking bars above and below the picture.

4:3 PS : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both
sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide screen TV is connected.
Auto : Convert to the appropriate aspect ratio automatically.

Video Output
Progressive Scan Video provides the highest picture quality with reduced
flickering.

RGB : If you connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to a analog television using

the SCART jacks, set Video Output to RGB.

Interlace or Progressive : If you connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to a

digital television (DTV) or Monitor using the COMPONENT jacks, set
Video Output to Interlace or Progressive.

Video
TV Aspect
Video Output

Auto
Interlace
Select Video
Output
Interlace
Progressive

Instructions

RGB

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Follow the same procedure as TV Aspect Ratio to change the Video

Output.
Caution
Once the Progressive Scan setting is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV
or monitor. Press and hold [P.SCAN] for 3 seconds to return to Interlace Scan mode.

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PREFERENCES / Audio Settings

Follow the same procedure as Video Settings to select Audio Settings.
Preferences
Video
Audio
Parental Controls
Auto Settings
VCR

Digital Output
1 Use [/] to select Digital Output while the Audio submenu is
displayed.

2
3
4
5

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Press [ENTER] or [] to go to the second level.

Use [/] to select the desired digital output type.
Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Press [SETUP] to exit the menu.

Off

Audio
Digital Output
Dynamic Range
Virtual Surround

Bitstream

No signal will be output from the Digital Audio Out jacks.

LPCM

Bitsteam
Select Digital
Off
Output
Off
Off
LPCM

Instructions

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Select when connected to a 2 channel digital stereo amplifier. The DVD
Recorder+VCR's digital audio signal will be output in the PCM 2ch format
when you play a DVD (or VHS tape) recorded with a Dolby Digital (only for DVD) or MPEG soundtrack. If the DVD
is recorded with a DTS sound track then no sound will be heard.

Bitstream
Select when connected to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby
Digital or DTS decoder).

Dynamic Range
While watching DVD movies, you may wish to compress the dynamic
range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest and
quietest passages). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower
volume without losing clarity of sound. Set Dynamic Range to Low or
High for this effect.
Follow the same procedure as Digital Output to set the Dynamic
Range.

Audio
Digital Output
Dynamic Range
Virtual Surround

Bitsteam
Off
Select Dynamic
Off
Range
Off
Low

Instructions

High

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Virtual Surround
You can enjoy a simulated 3D effect from two speakers by setting Virtual
Surround to On.
Follow the same procedure as Digital Output to set the Virtual
Surround option.

Audio
Digital Output
Dynamic Range
Virtual Surround

Bitsteam
Off
Off
Select Virtual
Surround
Off

Instructions

On

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

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PREFERENCES / Parental Controls

Set Parental Level
The Parental Controls feature allows you to prevent DVDs from being played
based on their ratings or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
You can set the parental level from ADULT to Kid safe.

1
2
3

Press [SETUP].
Use [/] to select Preferences.
While Preferences is selected, press [] to select Parental Controls. And
press [ENTER].

Preferences
Video
Audio
Parental Controls
Auto Settings
VCR
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Parental Control
Set Parental Level
Off
Change Password
Set Parental Country Code

SETUP

Use [/] to select Set Parental Level and press [ENTER]. The Password
Input dialog will appear. Enter a 4-digit password using the [0-9] buttons. If
this is the first time you have entered a password, you will be prompted to
enter the password again to confirm it.
The initial password is 0000. You must enter this password before you can
change the Parental Level.

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

After setting the password, press [ENTER] while 'Set Parental Level' is
displayed.

Change Password
Current Code

____

Enter New Code

____

Confirm Code

____

Instructions
Setup-Exit

Enter your new password.

Set the new password to something other than '0000'.

Password
Enter Password

**__

Instructions
Setup-Exit

Use [/] to select the desired parental level and press [ENTER] to
confirm.

Off : If you select Unlock, the Lock feature is not active. All discs will play in
full.

ADULT to Kid safe: Some discs contain scenes not suitable for children. If you

Parental Control
Set Parental Level Select
Offthe
Change Password parental level
Off
Set Parental Country Code
ADULT
NC-17
R

set a rating for the DVD Recorder+VCR, all scenes with the same rating or
lower will be played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an
Instructions
alternative scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move
same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback will
stop. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

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Press [ENTER] to confirm your rating selection, then press [SETUP] to exit
the menu.

Parental Control
Set Parental Level
ADULT
Change Password
Set Parental Country Code

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Change Password
1 While Preferences is selected, press [] to select Parental Controls.
2 Press [ENTER]. The Parental Controls submenu appears.
3 Use [/] to select Change Password then press [ENTER].
4 The Change Password submenu appears. Enter your current 4-digit

Parental Control
Set Parental Level
ADULT
Change Password
Set Parental Country Code

password.

Enter a new 4-digit password. Re-enter the new password to confirm, press
[ENTER].
Master Password : If you forget your password, press 3,3,0,8 on the remote
control and then press [ENTER].
Set the new password to something other than '0000'.

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Change Password
Current Code

****

Enter New Code

****

Confirm Code

**__

Instructions
Setup-Exit

Parental Country Code

1 While Preferences is selected, press [] to select Parental Controls. Then
press [] to select Parental Country Code.

2
3

Press [ENTER]. Enter your current 4-digit password then press [ENTER].
Use [/] to select the desired country and press [ENTER] to confirm.

Parental Control
Set Parental Level
ADULT
Change Password
Set Parental Country Code

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Parental Country Code

Please select Country for Parental Setup

Australia

Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

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Initial Setup

PREFERENCES / Auto Settings

1
2

While Preferences is selected, press [] to select Auto Settings.

Press [ENTER] to display the submenu.

Preferences
Video
Audio
Parental Controls
Auto Settings
VCR
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Auto Clock Set

Auto Clock enables the DVD Recorder+VCR to set the clock automatically
whenever it is in Standby mode (plugged in but powered off).

1
2

Auto Clock Set

AV Link
VPS/PDC

On
Select Auto
On
Clock Status
On
Off

SETUP

Auto Clock is only available for models with the VPS/PDC function.
Some broadcasting stations may send the time and date along with the VPS/PDC
data. The video will automatically use this time and date during the initial setting
up procedure during normal use, and every time you switch the video off at the
mains. If you find that this time and date is incorrect you can remove this feature
by following the steps below changing it to the OFF mode, you will then have to
manually set the time and date, see above.

Auto Settings

On
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Use [/] to select 'Auto Clock Set' and press [ENTER].

Use [/] to change the 'Auto Clock Set' status, and press [ENTER] to confirm.

AV Link
If your TV is AV Link available, you can download the channels
Auto Settings
information from your TV set, connecting the SCART1 jack to TV.
Follow the same procedure as Auto Clock Set to set the AV Link status. Auto Clock Set
AV Link
VPS/PDC

On
On
Select AV
On
LInk Status
Off
On

Instructions

VPS/PDC
VPS/PDC is a service provided by some stations to enable you to perform
timer recordings precisely even if the broadcaster delays the start time of
the programme slightly. The time you enter is the VPS/PDC time so this
must be correct. Not all stations offer VPS/PDC, in which case the player
will start at the time you enter and not the actual start time of the
programme.
If you wish to start recording at a specific time without it being adjusted
by the VPS/PDC system in the event of a delay, switch VPS/PDC off
otherwise the player will not record.
Follow the same procedure as Auto Clock Set to set the VPS/PDC
status.

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Auto Settings
Auto Clock Set
AV Link
VPS/PDC

On
On
On
Select VPS/
PDC Status
Off

Instructions

On

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

"VPS/PDC" and "Auto Clock Set" are not provided for some countries.

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Initial Setup

PREFERENCES / VCR
This feature enables you to search for Index marks or specific times on your VHS
tapes.

Preferences
Video
Audio
Parental Controls
Auto Settings
VCR

1
2
3
4
5

While Preferences is selected, press [] to move to the second level.

If you select Go-To Search and press [ENTER], your DVD Recorder+ VCR will wind to the position 0:00:00
and stop.

Use [/] to select VCR.

Press [ENTER] to display the submenu.

Instructions

Select Index+, Index or Go to Zero.

If you select Index+ (or Index) and press [ENTER], your DVD Recorder+
VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback.

VCR
Index+
Index
Go to Zero

VCR

Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

VCR

Index+
Index
Go to Zero

Index+
Index
Go to Zero

The VCR menu is activated only when a video cassette tape is inserted.

System Information
System Information helps service personnel identify key firmware information
about your DVD Recorder+VCR in case service is required.

System Info
Version
Main Build
Micom Software
DVD Navigation
Loader Version

EP Set 1.0
DR3-1.0.2
0.0.0
1.0.0
DVS-RA20

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Restore Defaults
If you wish, you can reset the DVD Recorder+VCR to its original factory
settings.

1
2
3
4

Press [SETUP].
Use [/] to select Restore Defaults.
Press [ENTER].
The Initialize menu will appear. Use the [/] buttons to select
Yes and press [ENTER].

Restore Defaults
If you select this function all
settings will be removed and
Are you
youinto
want to restore
the product
willsure
be set
default mode.
settings?
initial (factory)
Yes
No
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit

Move
Some options cannot be reset, including Parental Controls, Password,
and Country Code.
After Restoring Defaults the unit reboots automatically and the Installation menu appears. You must set the
country, language, channel, and clock settings again.

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On-Screen Display Overview

The On-Screen Display provides feedback on the status of the DVD Recorder+VCR and/or the currently loaded
disc or tape. To access the On-Screen Display (or OSD), press [DISPLAY].

Displaying Disc Information

To display information about the currently loaded disc or tape:

On-screen display operation

1
2

Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to display/change the information displayed on-screen.

To remove the on-screen display, press [DISPLAY] repeatedly until it disappears.
See the descriptions below for detailed explanations of the on-screen displays for each media type.
Some discs may not provide all the features shown in the on-screen display examples.

SETUP

Temporary Feedback Icons

Action prohibited or not available

Changing TV Channels
PLAYBACK

If no disc is playing, you can change TV channels using the [0-9] or [PR+/] buttons on the remote control or
[PR+/] buttons on the front panel.

Changing the TV Audio Channel

You can change the TV audio using the [AUDIO] button.

Press [AUDIO] repeatedly to change the TV audio, according to the Broadcast audio signal as shown below.
STEREO Audio Signal
Stereo Mono Stereo

BIL Audio Signal

BIL I BIL II (BIL Off) BIL I

MONO Audio Signal

Mono
The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.
If the sound is poor quality when set to Stereo, you can often improve it by changing to Mono.
When an external input is selected, the audio channel can be switched only to Stereo.

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On-Screen Display Overview

OSD Menu Options for DVD

During DVD playback, press [DISPLAY] to show information about the current disc.
While the disc information is displayed, press [DISPLAY] again to show the disc
remaining time.

Title
Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number.

1
2
3
4

Press [DISPLAY] during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.
Use [] to select the Title icon on the on-screen display. Press [ENTER] to display a submenu.
Use [] to change the numbers.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.

Chapter
Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.

1
2
3
4

Press [DISPLAY] during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.
Use [] to select the Chapter icon on the on-screen display. Press [ENTER] to display a submenu.
Use [] to change the numbers.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.

Angle
Shows the current angle number and total number of angles, and changes the angle number.

1
2
3
4

Press [DISPLAY] during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.
Use [] to select the Angle icon on the on-screen display. Press [ENTER] to display a submenu.
Use [] to change the numbers.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.

Audio
Shows the current audio soundtrack language, encoding method, and channel number, and changes the setting.

1
2
3
4

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Press [DISPLAY] during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.
Use [] to select the Audio icon on the on-screen display. Press [ENTER] to display a submenu.
Use [] to change the numbers.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.

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Subtitle
Shows the current subtitle language, and changes the setting.

1
2
3
4

Press [DISPLAY] during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.
Use [] to select the Subtitle icon on the on-screen display. Press [ENTER] to display a submenu.
Use [] to change the numbers.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.

Elapsed
Shows the elapsed playing time, and skips to the desired time.

1
2

Press [DISPLAY] during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.

3
4

Use [] to change the numbers and use [ ] to move left or right.

Use [] to select the Elapsed icon on the on-screen display. Press [ENTER] to search by time. The
submenu appears.
Within 7 seconds, press [ENTER] to confirm the start time. Playback starts from the selected time on the
disc.

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PLAYBACK

For the title recorded without DVD navigation information, such as the one from broadcast or line input, Elapsed
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DVD Playback
Playing a DVD
1

Press [DVD] to set the remote control to operate the DVD deck.
Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.

2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray.

3 Load your disc in the tray with the playback side down (label side up).
4 Press [OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
5 READING appears on the front panel display, and playback starts automatically. If playback does not start,
press [PLAY ()]. In some cases, the Disc menu might appear instead.

Playing a DVD+R (+RW)

When a DVD+RW or unfinalized DVD+R is inserted, no title is played automatically but the current TV channel
displays on the screen.
If you want to play a title on the DVD+R (+RW), you must press [MENU] or [PLAY] to display the disc menu.
Select a title to play then press [ENTER].
If a Disc menu is displayed
A Disc menu may be displayed when you load a DVD. Use the [ ] buttons to select the title/chapter you
want to view, then press [ENTER] to start playback. Press [TITLE] or [MENU] to return to the Disc menu.
If the Parental Level feature is set and the disc is above the current Parental Level setting, the 4-digit code must
be entered and/or the disc must be authorized; see Set Parental Level on page 29.
The DVD Recorder+VCR will not play discs with Region codes different from the DVD Recorder+VCR. The Region
code for this DVD Recorder+VCR is 2 (two).
Unless stated otherwise, all operations described below use the remote control. Some features may also be
available in the Setup menu.
A disc which is recorded by computer at high speeds (greater than or equal to 2x) may not be recognized.
A disc which is recorded with unauthorized movie material may not be played.
A disc which is recorded by other recorder or not recorded correctly may not be recognized or played.

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1 Press [PLAY/PAUSE] during playback. The DVD Recorder+VCR will go into Still mode.
2 You can back up or advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing [FF ()] repeatedly during Still mode.
Fast Forward/Backward
1 Press [REW ()] or [FF ()] during playback. The DVD Recorder+VCR will go into Search mode.
2 Press [REW] or [FF] to select the desired speed: X2, X4, X8, X16, X32, (forward) or
, X2, X4, X8, X16, X32 (backward).

Slow Motion
Press [SLOW+] to enter Slow Motion mode. The default speed is 1/2. When you press [SLOW+] repeatedly, the
speed will be set to 1/4, 1/8, and normal speed.
Slow reverse playback is not supported.

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DVD Playback

Changing the Audio Language

Press [AUDIO] and then press [AUDIO] repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio
track.

Subtitles
Press [SUBTITLE] and then press [SUBTITLE] repeatedly during playback to select among all available subtitle
languages.

Camera Angle
If a DVD contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, angle icon displays automatically. You can select
among these angles during playback.
Press [ANGLE] and then press it repeatedly during playback to select the desired angle.
The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen.
The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when alternate angles are available.

Zoom
The Zoom function allows you to magnify the video image and scroll around the enlarged image.

Press [ZOOM] during Play mode to activate the Zoom function.

2
3

Use the [ ] buttons to scroll around the zoomed picture.

To resume normal playback, press [ZOOM] repeatedly until the X1 (normal picture) appears.
The Zoom function may not work on some DVDs.
The Zoom function does not work in PAUSE mode.

Repeat
1 To repeat the currently playing chapter, press [REPEAT]. REPEAT CHAPTER appears on the TV screen.
2 To repeat the currently playing title, press [REPEAT] twice. REPEAT TITLE appears on the TV screen.
3 To repeat the whole disc, press [REPEAT] three times. REPEAT DISC appears on the TV screen.
4 You can play in other modes (including Repeat, Shuffle, or Scan) by pressing [REPEAT] repeatedly.
A-B
You can repeat a scene between two points (A and B):

1
2
3
4
5

Press [PLAY/PAUSE] play to the start of the desired scene.

Press [A-B] to mark the start point.
Use [FF], [NEXT] to search the end point.
Press [A-B] to mark the end point.
The marked scenes are repeated continuously until you stop the repeat by pressing [A-B] button again.

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PLAYBACK

Each press of the [ZOOM] button changes the Zoom level as follows: X1 (normal size) X2 X4 X1
(normal size)

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DVD Playback

Search
1 Press [SEARCH] to display the Search menu.
2 Use [ ] to move to Title (T) or Chapter (C) and use [] to set the title or chapter
number.

T/
3

C
1

Selecting Titles
When a disc has more than one title, you can select among all available titles as follows:

Press [DISPLAY] and use [] to select the Title icon. Press [ENTER] to display a submenu. Use [] to
select the desired title number and press [ENTER] to confirm.

Selecting Chapters
When a title on a disc has more than one chapter, you can select among all available chapters as follows:

1
2

Press [PREV ()] or [NEXT ()] briefly during playback to select the next or previous chapter.
To skip directly to any chapter during playback, press [DISPLAY]. Use [] to select the Chapter icon, then
press [ENTER] to display a submenu. Use [] to select the desired chapter number and press [ENTER] to
confirm.

Disc Menus
Many DVDs contain Disc menus that allow you to access special features. To open a Disc menu, press [MENU].
Then use the [0-9] buttons to directly select the desired options, or use the [] buttons to highlight your
desired selection and press [ENTER].

1
2

Press [MENU]. The Disc menu is displayed.

To exit the Disc menu, press [STOP] or [TV VIEW].

Title Menus
1 Press [TITLE]. If the current title has a menu, the Title menu will appear on the TV screen. Otherwise, the
Disc menu may appear.

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The Title menu may contain camera angles, spoken languages and subtitle options, as well as the chapters
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VCR Playback
Before You Begin
Press the VCR button to set the remote control to operate the VCR deck.
Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.

Playing a VHS Tape

1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
If the DVD Recorder+VCR is powered off, it will power on automatically.
Make sure the TIMER indicator on the front panel display is not lit. If it is, press [POWER] once.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the DVD Recorder+VCR will start playback automatically.
If the DVD Recorder+VCR is powered on by inserting a video cassette, playback will not start automatically.

2 Press [PLAY/PAUSE].
3 Press [STOP] to stop playback.
The STOP icon appears on the TV screen. If the tape reaches the end before [STOP] is pressed, the DVD
Recorder+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, and eject the tape.

Tracking Control
Auto Tracking
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks. It works in the following cases:
When a tape is played for the first time.
When the tape speed (SP, LP) changes.
When streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press the [TRACKING +/-] buttons on the remote control until
the noise on the screen is reduced.
In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more
than 3 seconds.

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PLAYBACK

The PLAY icon appears on the TV screen. It is not necessary to select the tape speed (SP, LP) for playback.
It will be automatically selected by the DVD Recorder+VCR.

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VCR Playback

Special Playback Features

Notes on special playback features
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.
The audio is automatically muted during special playback modes, so there is no sound during search, slow motion, etc.
During high-speed picture search, a short time is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering Play mode. Slight
interference may be observed during this time.

Fast Forward/Backward
This function lets you visually search forward and backward for a desired scene on your tape.

Press [REW] or [FF] during playback.

Search mode will be activated.
If the DVD Recorder+VCR is left in Search mode for more than 3 minutes, the DVD Recorder+VCR will
automatically resume Play mode to protect the tape and video heads.

To return to normal playback, press [PLAY].

Still Picture
1 Press [PLAY/PAUSE] during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using the [TRACKING +/-] buttons on the remote control.
If the DVD Recorder+VCR is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD Recorder+VCR will
automatically enter Stop mode to protect the tape and video heads.

To return to normal playback, press [PLAY].

Slow Motion
1 Press [SLOW+] for Slow Motion playback.
2 Press [SLOW+] and [SLOW-] repeatedly to adjust the Slow Motion playback speed.
Counter Memory Function
This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return
to the same point several times.

1
2

Begin recording or playing a tape.

3
4

Press [STOP] when recording or playback finishes.

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At the point you want to locate later, reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00 by pressing [CLEAR]. Continue
to play or record.

You can make the tape automatically stop when the counter returns to about 0:00:00 by setting the
counter to 0:00:00 in the Go-To Search function under Setup Preferences VCR; see page 32.

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Other Disc Playback

Audio CD/MP3 PLAYBACK
The DVD Recorder+VCR can play audio CDs and MP3 files on CD-ROM,
CD-R or CD-RW discs.

Insert the CD disc and close the tray. The Audio CD or MP3 CD menu
appears on the TV screen after a few moments to load the disc.

Use [] to select a track or a file, then press [ENTER].

Audio CD

During playback, the current track's elapsed playing time will appear
on the front panel display and menu. Playback will stop at the end of
the disc.
On the MP3 CD menu, you can display the folders on the disc. Use
[ ] to select the folder icon on the MP3 CD menu then press
[ENTER]. You can also display just the tracks in the folders. Use [
] to select a folder then press [ENTER].

3
4
5

MP3

While playing an Audio CD, use [FF] or [REW] for 2x speed playback.
Use [PLAY/PAUSE] to pause playback while the disc is playing.
To stop playback at any time, press [STOP].

PLAYBACK

Press [REPEAT] to repeat a track (file) and press again to repeat the
whole disc.
If the disc contains JPEG files as well as MP3 files, you can change the
Play mode to display JPEG image files by pressing [TITLE].

JPEG PLAYBACK
The DVD Recorder+VCR can display JPEG files on CD-R/RW.

Insert your CD and close the tray. The JPEG CD folder tree appears.

If there are folders which contain JPEG files, select the desired folder
using [ ] and press [ENTER].

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Other Disc Playback

Select the thumbnail you want to display using [ ] and press

[ENTER].

The full size image will be displayed and a slide show starts
automatically with a time interval of 10 seconds.

Press [NEXT] or [PREV] to manually skip to the next or previous image.

6
7

Press [] (or []) to rotate the image (counter) clockwise.

Press [STOP] to exit the slideshow.
If the disc contains MP3 files as well as JPEG files, you can change the
Play mode to play MP3 files by pressing [TITLE].
When a CD contains both MP3 files and JPEG files, the default Play
mode is JPEG image files.
The DVD Recorder+VCR can playback up to 1000 files per disc.
MP3 files encoded below 64kbps are not supported.

Playing MP3 Files During a Slide Show

You can enjoy a slide show while listening to MP3 music files.

1
2
3
4
5

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Prepare a CD which includes both MP3 and JPEG files.

Insert the CD and play an MP3 file.
Press [TITLE] while playing the MP3 file to change the Play mode. The music playback will not stop.
Select an image file and press [ENTER] to start the slide show.
The MP3 file you selected continues to play during the JPEG slide show.

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Basic Recording
Recording from TV
Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.

1 Turn on the DVD Recorder+VCR and load a recordable disc or tape.

Make sure your TV input is set to view the DVD Recorder+VCR.

2 Set the desired Recording mode by pressing [REC MODE] repeatedly.

DVD: HQ (High Quality - 1 hr/disc), SP (Standard Play - 2 hrs/disc), EP (Extended Play - 4 hrs/disc), or SLP
(Super Long Play - 6 hrs/disc).
VCR: SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play - 2 times SP)

3 If your DVD Recorder+VCR does not show a TV program, press [TV VIEW] on the remote control. Use [PR+/] to
select the TV channel you wish to record.

4 Press [AUDIO] to select the audio channel to record (Stereo, BIL, or Mono).
The table below shows what audio channel will be recorded with different settings and different types of
broadcasts.
The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what you will hear during recording. For example, if the TV
broadcast is in Stereo, then setting the DVD Recorder+VCR to Stereo will record the broadcast in Stereo,
and the Monitor Audio will also be in Stereo.
Selected Audio

MONO

MONO
STEREO
MONO
BIL I
BIL II
(BIL Off)

STEREO
BIL

Broadcast Audio
L Ch
R Ch
MONO
MONO
L
R
MONO
MONO
BIL I
BIL I
BIL II
BIL II
(BIL I)
(BIL I)

Monitor
Audio
MONO
STEREO
MONO
BIL I
BIL II
(BIL Off)

PLAYBACK

TV Broadcast

5 Press [REC ()] once.

RECORDING

Recording will start. The REC indicator lights on the front panel display.
Recording continues until you press [STOP] or the disc is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see One Touch Record on the next page.

6 Press [STOP ()] to stop recording.

The maximum number of DVD titles per disc is 49. If the DVD Recorder+VCR is powered off during DVD recording,
the recording will not be saved.
If a DVD+RW or unfinalized DVD+R disc is inserted in the tray, no title is played automatically after loading is
finished.
If you are recording to a blank DVD+R (+RW) disc, it may take up to 7 minutes (it depends on disc) for post
processing after recording.

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Basic Recording

One Touch Record (OTR)

One Touch Recording allows you add recording time in fixed increments at the touch of a button.

1 Follow steps 1-4 under Recording from TV.

2 Press [REC ()] repeatedly to set the length of the recording.
Recording starts after the first press. Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 15 minutes
(DVD) within the available space or 30 minutes (VCR, to a maximum of 10 hours). The recording time is
displayed on the front panel display.

Checking the Recording Time

Total time and recorded time are displayed on the TV screen after pressing [DISPLAY]. Recorded time is
displayed on the front panel display.

To Pause the Recording

1
2

Press [PLAY/PAUSE] to pause the disc or tape during recording.

To continue recording in DVD or VCR mode, press [PLAY/PAUSE] or [REC ()].
Note
To quit One Touch Recording, press and hold [STOP] for 3 seconds.
The DVD Recorder+VCR will automatically power off when One Touch Recording ends.

Tip (VCR mode only)

Always use [PLAY/PAUSE] for best results when making changes during recording.
For example: To change channels during recording, first press [PLAY/PAUSE] to put the unit in Pause mode. Then
select the desired channel on the DVD Recorder+VCR, and press [REC ()] again to resume recording.
You cannot record on the VCR deck and DVD deck at the same time.
While the VCR is recording, DVD playback is possible. However, while the DVD is recording, all VCR functions are
disabled.

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Basic Recording

One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS

If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy-protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to
copy Macrovision encoded DVDs.
Copy to VCR does not work in Progressive Scan Mode.

1 Insert a Disc.
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

2 Insert a VHS Tape.

Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.

3 Press [COPY] on the remote control.

4 Select (DVD VCR) and press [ENTER] or [COPY] to confirm.
5 Press [REC MODE] or [/] to select the desired Record Mode in Copy to

Quick-Copy Menu

Tape menu:

SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play, 2 times SP).

Please select the copy option:

DVD -> VCR
VCR -> DVD
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

6 Press [COPY] again to start copying.

7 Stop the Copy Process
To stop copying at any time, press [STOP]. You must stop the Copy process manually
when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again.
If you want to start copy any point of disc
1.

Choose speed then

press COPY:
LP
SP

Stop

RECORDING

2.
3.

Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you want to start recording using the
[PLAY/PAUSE], [REW] and [FF] functions.
Press [COPY] while DVD is in pause mode or in resume stop ( STOP) mode.
Follow the same procedure 5-7.

Copy to Tape

Copy Edit (DVD VCR)

During one touch copy you can search or change REC SPEED and resume copy.

1
2
3
4

During One Touch Copy press [PLAY/PAUSE] to enter COPY EDIT mode.
Search with [FF/REW] or [NEXT/PREV] button.
Press [COPY] and you can change REC SPEED.
Press [COPY] again to resume copy.

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One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD

You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW using the [COPY] button. This allows you to
archive your old VHS tapes to DVD.
If the VHS videotape 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.

1 Insert a VHS Tape.

Insert the VHS videotape you wish to copy into the VCR deck.

2 Insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc.

Insert a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.
When using a DVD+RW disc, you must initialize before copying; see page 51.

3 Find the place on the VHS tape from which you want to start recording using the [PLAY/PAUSE], [FF] and [REW]
functions. And press [STOP].

4 Press [COPY] on the remote control.

5 Select (VCRDVD) and press [ENTER] or [COPY].
6 Press [REC MODE] or [/] to select the desired

Quick-Copy Menu

Record Mode in Copy to Disc menu:

HQ (High Quality - 1 hr/disc)

SP (Standard Play - 2 hrs/disc)
EP (Extended Play - 4 hrs/disc)
SLP (Super Long Play - 6 hrs/disc)

Please select the copy option:

DVD -> VCR
VCR -> DVD
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

7 Press [COPY] again to start copying.

8 Stop the Copy Process
To stop copying at any time, press [STOP].
Copying will stop automatically when the VHS tape ends.
If you want to copy the VHS tape recorded by a bilingual broadcast,
play the VHS tape and select the audio you want to record (BIL I or BIL II) by
pressing [AUDIO]. Then press [COPY} and repeat the steps 5~8.

Copy Edit (VCR DVD)

During one touch copy you can search and resume copy.

1
2
3
4
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Press [PLAY/PAUSE] to enter COPY EDIT mode.

Press [PLAY/PAUSE] again to playback.
Search with [FF/REW] button.
Press [COPY] to resume copy.

Copy to Disc
Choose quality then
press COPY:
HQ
SP
EP
SLP
DVD Status
Stop

0 : 00 : 10

Copy to Disc
Updating the disc. This may take a few
minutes. Please wait...
Instructions
Setup-Exit

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Timer Recording
Timer Recording using Manual Set Record Screen
The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month.

1 Insert recordable media such as DVD+R ,DVD+RW, recordable VHS tape.

2 Press [TIMER].
The Select Record Method menu appears.

3 Select Manual edit timer with [/] and confirm with [ENTER].

The Timer Recording menu appears.

Use [] to move to a timer recording slot, and press [ENTER] to modify it.
If you did not set the clock on the DVD Recorder+VCR, you must do so before
programming a timer recording.
Media - Choose desired media (DVD or VHS) using [].
PR No. Choose the desired channel, or one of the external inputs from
which to record.
Date Choose a date up to 1 month in advance, or select a daily or weekly
program.
Start Time Set the recording start time.
End Time Set the recording end time.
Mode Choose a Record mode.
DVD: HQ, SP, SLP or EP
VCR: SP, LP
Repeat-Choose frequency of the recording. Once, Daily, Weekly, Weekday.

4 Enter the necessary information for your Timer Recording(s).

Moves the cursor left/right.
Changes the setting at the current cursor position.
Press [SETUP] to exit the Timer Record menu.
Press [ENTER] after filling in all the program information.
Press [TIMER] to display the Timer Record List.

5 Press [ENTER] to save the program.

The Timer Record List will appear.

6 Press [SETUP] to exit the Timer Record List.

7 Timer indicator will light or blinking. Power Off the DVD Recorder+VCR to start
the Timer Recording.
Note
The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display when the DVD
Recorder+VCR is ready for the Timer Recording.
The tape timer indicator will flash if any of the following two conditions occur;
- Video Cassette Tape Protection Tab Removed.
- Both Tape and Disc timer recordings overlap.
The DVD Recorder+VCR will automatically power off when the Timer
Recording ends.
There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to confirm the recorded
program. If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially (one right after
the other), the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded.

Please choose your preferred

method for scheduling
Manual edit timer
VideoPlus
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

Timer Recording
PR No. Date
---- --/----- --/----- --/----- --/----- --/----- --/----- --/----- --/-Instructions

Start
--:---:---:---:---:---:---:---:--

End Mode
--:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ---

Enter-Edit Setup-Exit Move

Edit Timer
Media
PR No.
Date
Start
End
Mode
Repeat
Delete
Instructions

PR-03
Jan/02 Sun
13:30
14:30
HQ
Once

Enter-Save Setup-Exit

Timer Recording
PR No. Date Start
PR03 01/02 13:30
---- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:-Instructions

End Mode
14:30 HQ
--:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ---

Enter-Edit Setup-Exit Move

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Timer Recording

Timer Recording using VideoPlus system

Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start
and end time. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the VideoPlus
programming number. This VideoPlus number is found in most TV listings.

1 Insert recordable media such as DVD+R ,DVD+RW, recordable VHS tape.

2 Press [TIMER].

Select Record Method

The Select Record Method menu appears.

Please choose your preferred
method for scheduling
Manual edit timer
VideoPlus
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move

3 Select VideoPlus with [/] and confirm with [ENTER].

The VideoPlus menu appears.
Enter the entire VideoPlus number. This number is up to 9 digits long and
can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings
megazine.
e.g.: 5-234-89 or 5 234 89
Enter 523489 for the VideoPlus number.
If you make a mistake, you can clear it with [CLEAR].

4 Press [ENTER] to confirm.

VideoPlus
Please enter your VideoPlus Code.

Instructions
Enter-Edit Setup-Exit Move

Timer Recording
PR No. Date Start
PR03 01/02 13:30
---- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:----- --/-- --:-Instructions

End Mode
14:30 HQ
--:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ----:-- ---

Enter-Edit Setup-Exit Move

The decoded information appears after confirmation. You can go back at any
time to change the information by pressing [ENTER]. Select the appropriate
input field using []. If required, change the information using [].
If all the information is correct, press the [ENTER] button. The programming
information is stored in a TIMER block.

6 Press [SETUP] to exit the Timer Record List.

7 Timer indicator will light or blinking. Power Off the DVD Recorder+VCR to start
the Timer Recording.

Edit Timer
Media
PR No.
Date
Start
End
Mode
Repeat
Delete
Instructions

PR-03
Jan/02 Sun
13:30
14:30
HQ
Once

Enter-Save Setup-Exit

VideoPlus is not available for some countries.

VideoPlus is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VideoPlus system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Timer Recording

Canceling a Timer Recording

You can clear a Timer Recording any time before the recording actually starts.
Use [] to select the program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List, then press [ENTER] to
modify it. Use [ ] to select 'Delete' then press [ENTER].

Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress

After a Timer Recording has started, you can still cancel the program by pressing and holding [STOP] for 3
seconds.

Timer Recording Troubleshooting

Even if a Timer Recording is set, the DVD Recorder+VCR will not record if:

No disc is loaded.
A non-recordable disc is loaded.
DISC Lock is set to ON in the DISC Settings menu; see page 51.
There are already 49 titles recorded on the disc.

You cannot enter a Timer Recording if:

A recording is already under way.
The start time has already passed.
Eight Timer Recordings have already been set.

If two or more Timer Recordings overlap:

RECORDING

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.

Confirmation is not possible when:

The DISC Protect setting is set to ON.
There are already 49 titles recorded on the disc.
If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully, even if the Check field shows Rec. OK.
Recording Priority
Timer Recording and OTR (One Touch Record) have the same priority but they have lower priority than manual
recording. During manual recording, Timer Recording or OTR will be ignored.

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Recording from an External Input

Recording from External Components
You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD
Recorder+VCRs external inputs.

1 Make sure the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD Recorder+VCR; see pages
15~18.

2 Use [PR+/] or [INPUT] to select the external input to record from.

3 Load a recordable disc or tape.
4 Set the desired Recording mode by pressing [REC MODE] repeatedly.
DVD: HQ (High Quality - 1 hr/disc), SP (Standard Play - 2 hrs/disc), EP (Extended Play - 4 hrs/disc), or SLP
(Super Long Play - 6 hrs/disc).
VCR: SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play - 2 times SP)

5 Press [REC ()] once.

Recording will start. The REC indicator lights on the front panel display.
Recording continues until you press [STOP] or the disc is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see One Touch Record on page 44.

6 Press [STOP ()] to stop recording.

Note
If your source is copy-protected, you will not be able to record it using the DVD Recorder+VCR. See Copyright
Notice on page 8 for more details.

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DISC Initialize
If you load a blank DVD+R(+RW) disc, it will be initialized (formatted to enable recording).
Do not start recording until disc initialization is complete.
If you load a DVD+RW that has already been used you can record a program immediately.

Disc Menu
For recordable DVD media, such as DVD+R and DVD+RW discs, you can manage the disc using the Disc Menu.
The DVD+R Disc Menu allows you to rename your disc or finalize it so it will be compatible with most other
DVD players.
The DVD+RW Disc Menu allows you to erase, lock, or unlock your disc. You can also make it compatible with
most other DVD players.

Information / Erase the disc (DVD+RW)

1 Press [MENU] to go to Disc Menu mode.
2 In Disc Menu mode, press [] to move to the top menu.
3 Press [] to display the Disc Menu.
4 The Disc Menu shows you disc information, such as disc type,
number of recordings, total titles, free space, etc.

5
6
7

Use [/] to select the Disc Erase menu.

If you want to erase the whole disc, press [ENTER].

Information
Type
Recordings
Total Title
Free Space
Finalized
Locked
Compatible

Erase the disc

DVD+RW
5
00:57:57
01:48:48
No
Yes

Instructions
Setup-Exit

To confirm, select Yes. To cancel, select No. If you select Yes and press [ENTER],
all the contents of the disc will be lost.
DVD+R discs cannot be locked (unlocked) or erased.

Use [] to go to the top menu.

Erase the disc?

All recordings will be lost.
Yes
No

Lock/Unlock Disc

Lock/Unlock Disc

Press [Enter] to lock the

disc. This prevents future
disc operations or
recordings.

Disc is unlocked.
Do you want to lock it?
Yes
No

Instructions
Enter-Confirm

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

Use [/] to select Lock/Unlock Disc.

Press [ENTER] as shown on the screen.
You can see the current disc status (Locked or Unlocked).

Lock/Unlock Disc

You can change the disc status by selecting Yes and pressing [ENTER].

Changing disc lock status.

The Changing Disc Status bar will appear. This process takes a few seconds.

Please wait a moment....

After the process is finished the menu disappears automatically.

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Press [] to display the Disc Information Menu.

Erase the disc

RECORDING

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Instructions
Enter-Confirm

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

Lock/Unlock Disc (DVD+RW)

If you want to protect a disc from accidental recording, editing, or
erasing, you can lock the disc. Later, if you change your mind, you
can unlock the disc.

Press [Enter] if you want

to erase the disc. All
existing recordings will
be cleared.

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Finalize (Make Compatible)

Finalizing a DVD+R locks its recordings in place so the disc can be played on most standard DVD players or
computers equipped with DVD-ROM drives.
'Make Compatible' for a DVD+RW will automatically create a menu screen for navigating the disc. This menu
screen is accessible by pressing [MENU] or [TITLE].
DVD+R disc

DVD+RW disc

Finalise

Make Compatible

Press [Enter] if you want to

finalise the disc.

Press [Enter] to make any

previous title editing
compatible with your DVD
player.

Instructions
Enter-Confirm

Instructions
Enter-Confirm

Finalise

Make Compatible

No changes can be made

afterwards. Continue?
Yes
No

Make disc compatible with

your DVD player.
Yes
No

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

Once you have finalized a DVD+R disc, you cannot edit or

record anything else on that disc.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Use [] to go to the top menu.

Press [] to display the Disc Information Menu.
Press [] and select Finalise for a DVD+R, or Make
Compatible for DVD+RW.
Press [ENTER] as shown on the screen.
Select 'Yes' using [] and press [ENTER] to finalize the disc
(or make the disc compatible if it is a DVD+RW).
Press [ENTER] again.
Press [SETUP] to go to the top disc menu.

Finalize (Make Compatible) can take up to 3-4 minutes depending on the type of disc,
how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.
If you do not make your DVD+RW disc compatible, your edits will not be recognized by
other DVD players.
It may take over 7 minutes for finalizing the edited disk, you'd better wait till the set
finish the finalizing operation.

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Make Compatible
Finished.
This Disc should already
be compatible.
ok

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

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Change Disc Name

You can rename your disc to any name you choose. The default disc name is MY DVD.

1
2
3
4
5
6

Use [] to go to the top menu.

Change Disc Name

Press [] to display the Disc Information Menu.

Press [Enter] to change

the disc name.

Press [] and select Change Disc Name.

Press [ENTER] as shown on the screen.
The Keyboard Menu appears.
Use [ ] to select and press [ENTER] to enter the name of the disc.
Change Disc Name

CLR : Clear the disc name

SP : Space
DEL : Delete a character
SAVE : Save the disc name

7
8

Instructions
Enter-Confirm

MY DVD
CLR SP
1 2 3 4 5
ABC D E
K LMN O
U VW X Y
: ; &

DEL
6 7
F G
P Q
Z (

SAVE
8 9 0
H I J
R S T
) . ,

Enter-Confirm Move

Press [ENTER] again.

To save the name of the disc, select SAVE and press [ENTER].
If Lock Disc is set to On in the DISC Settings menu, you cannot rename your disc; see
page 51.

Change Disc Name

Problem.
This disc is locked. It
cannot be renamed.
ok

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

EDITING

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Title Menu
You can manage the titles on your DVD+R/RW discs using the Title menu.

Play a Title
To play a title:

1
2
3
4
5

Press [MENU] to display the disc menu.

Select the desired title you want to manage using [].

Play Title

Press [] to display the title menu.

Select Play Title' using [ ] .

Press [Enter] to begin

playback of title.

Press [ENTER] to play the title.

Instructions
Enter-Confirm

Erase a Title
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under Play Title.
2 Select Erase Title using [ ].
3 Press [ENTER] to erase the title.
Erase Title

Press [Enter] to erase

this title.

Instructions
Enter-Confirm

Select 'Yes' and press [ENTER] to confirm.

Erase Title

Would you like to Erase

the title?
Yes
No

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Move

The Erase Title progress bar will be displayed. This may takes several
seconds.

After erasing is complete, the erased title remains as an empty title.

Erase Title

Title is being erased.

You can erase titles on DVD+RW discs only.

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Change Name
To change the name of a title:

1
2
3

Follow steps 1 to 3 under Play Title.

Select Change Name using [ ] .

Change Name

Press [ENTER] to change the title name.

Press [Enter] to change

the title name.

Instructions
Enter-Confirm

The Keyboard Menu will be displayed. Use [ ] to select a

character or function and press [ENTER].
CLR : Clear the whole title.
SP : Add a space
DEL : Delete a character
SAVE : Save the title name

Change Name

After the new title name is complete, select SAVE and press [ENTER].

TITLE
CLR SP
1 2 3 4 5
ABC D E
K LMN O
U VW X Y
: ; &

DEL
6 7
F G
P Q
Z (

SAVE
8 9 0
H I J
R S T
) . ,

Enter-Confirm Move

Record Option
To set DVD+R and DVD+RW recording options:

1
2
3

Follow steps 1 to 3 under Play Title.

Select Record Options using [ ] and press [ENTER].

Record Options

Select your preferred record options for each disc type (DVD+R and
DVD+RW):

Press [Enter] to select

a method for overwriting
this title.

For DVD+R
Instructions
Enter-Confirm

The last recorded title : Allows you to append your new recording to the
end of your last recording, or record it as a new
title.
Others :
Allows you to record your new title until the end
of the disc.

For DVD+RW

You can choose

Overwrite then stop
Overwrite and continue
(Append to existing)

Allows you to record your new title until the end

of the disc.

The last recorded title : Allows you to record over your last recorded
Instructions
title and then stop.
Enter-Confirm Move
Allows you to record over your last recorded
title and continue recording until the end of the disc.
Allows you to append your new recording to the end of your last recording. (option)
Others :
Allows you to record over the title and then stop.
Allows you to record over the title and continue recording until the end of the disc.

As overwriting function may take several minutes to finish and save recording, we recommend to delete title and
record function.

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Editing
When you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc already recorded by your DVD Recorder+VCR, you can edit the titles
and chapters in a variety of ways.
To edit a recorded title, select the title on the disc menu and press [EDIT].
The selected title will begin playing automatically.
After editing is complete, a DVD+RW disc will not be compatible with other DVD players until you make the disc
compatible; see page 52.
To stop Edit function at any time, press [STOP] or [MENU].

Titles and Chapters

When you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc already recorded by your DVD Recorder+VCR, all titles recorded on
the disc appear on your screen. If a selected title has chapters, you can skip to the next or previous chapter by
pressing [NEXT] or [PREV].
You can also see how many chapters are in a title by pressing [DISPLAY] during playback.

Title
To select a specific title:

DVD Edit

1
2
3

Title
1 of 2 Select Title

Chapter
1 of 11
Edit Chapters
1 of 2
Hide Chapter
Change Index Picture
Split Title

Use [] to select Title.

Press [ENTER] to display the submenu.
Use [] to select the desired title number and then press [ENTER].

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Chapter
To select a specific chapter:

DVD Edit

1
2
3

Title
1 of 2 Select Chapter

Chapter
1 of 11
Edit Chapters
1 of 11
Hide Chapter
Change Index Picture
Split Title

Use [] to select Chapter.

Press [ENTER] to display the submenu.
Use [] to select the desired chapter number and then press [ENTER].

Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Edit Chapters
You can add a chapter marker anywhere in a title during playback.
Once the chapter is marked, you can use the chapter search feature as
described above.
You can add/delete chapter markers or delete all chapter markers in a title.

1
2
3

Use [] to select Edit Chapters.

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

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Press [ENTER] to display the submenu.

Use [] to select one of the various chapter marker functions (Add,
Delete, or Delete All).

DVD Edit
Title
1 of 2 Choose the edit
Chapter
1 of 11
Function
Edit Chapters
Add
Hide Chapter
Change Index Picture Delete
Split Title
Delete All
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
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Hide Chapters
This feature allows you to hide or unhide a chapter. After hiding a chapter, the
chapter is not deleted but only hidden. If a chapter is hidden then it shows
Unhide Chapter and vice versa.

DVD Edit
Title
1 of 2
Chapter
1 of 11
Edit Chapters
Hide Chapter
Change Index Picture
Split Title
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Change Index Picture

Each title displayed in the Playlist menu is represented by a thumbnail picture
taken from the start of that title or chapter. If you prefer, you can select a
different still picture from within the title.

1
2
3
4

Use [] to select Change Index Picture.

Press [ENTER] to display the submenu.
Use [] to select Yes if you prefer to change the picture.

DVD Edit
Title
1 of 2
Chapter
1 of 11
Edit Chapters
Change Picture
Hide Chapter
Change Index Picture Are you sure?
Split Title
Yes
No
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Press [ENTER] when the preferred picture is on your TV screen.

Split Title
This feature allows you to split a title into two titles.

DVD Edit

1
2
3
4

Title
1 of 2
Chapter
1 of 11
Edit Chapters
Split the title
Hide Chapter
Change Index Picture in two?
Split Title
Yes

Use [] to select 'Split Title'.

Press [ENTER] to display the submenu.
Use [] to select 'Yes' if you prefer to split the title.
Press [ENTER] to confirm. It may take a few minutes to split the title.
Split Title may take several minutes.

No
Instructions
Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit
Move

Split Title
Splitting title into 2 titles.
Please wait a moment....
Instructions
Setup-Exit

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Troubleshooting
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer support.

Symptom

Cause

No power.

The power cord is disconnected.

No picture.

The TV is not set to receive DVD

Recorder+VCR signal output.

No sound.

Playback picture is poor.

DVD Recorder+VCR does

not start playback.

The video cable is not connected

securely.
The TV power is turned off.
The equipment connected with the
audio cable is not set to receive DVD
Recorder+VCR signal output.
The audio cables are not connected
securely.
The power on the equipment
connected with the audio cable is
turned off.
The audio cables are damaged.
The disc is dirty.
Tape heads are dirty.
Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.
No disc is inserted. No tape is
inserted.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is not placed within the
guide.
The disc is dirty.
The Parental Control level is set.

Picture from external

input is distorted.

The video signal from the external

component is copy-protected.

Some channels are skipped

over when using [PR+/].
Picture or sound of
broadcasting channel is
weak or missing.
Camcorder image not
shown.
Camcorder image via A/V
input to DVD Recorder+
VCR is not shown on TV
screen.
Cant play disc recorded
on this DVD Recorder+
VCR on another DVD
player.

The skipped channels were deleted

with the Adjust Channels feature.
Antenna or cables are loose.
Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the
DVD Recorder+VCR Setup menu.
Camcorder is off.

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Solution
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
Select the appropriate video input on the
TV so the picture from the DVD
Recorder+VCR appears on the TV screen.
Connect the video cable securely.
Turn on the TV.
Select the correct input mode on the audio
receiver so you can listen to the sound
from the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Connect the audio cables securely.
Turn on the equipment connected with the
audio cable.
Replace with new ones.
Clean the disc.
Clean the video heads.
Use [Tracking +/] for manual tracking
adjustment while a tape is playing.
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc
indicator on the front panel display is lit.)
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc
type, color system, and regional code.)
Place the disc with the playback side
down.
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
Clean the disc.
Cancel the Parental Control function or
change the rating level.
You cannot connect via the DVD
Recorder+VCR. Connect the component
directly to your TV.
Use the Adjust Channels feature to
restore channels.
Tighten connections or replace cable.
Try all Auto Set options; see page 23 for
details.
Turn camcorder on and operate properly.

DVD Recorder+VCRs source is not set Use [INPUT] to select AV input channel
(AV1, AV2 or AVF).
to AV1, AV2, or AVF.
The disc was not finalized (or not made
compatible if using a DVD+RW).
Some players will not play even a
finalized disc.

Finalize the disc; see page 52.

No solution.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cannot record or did not

record successfully.

Timer Recording not

possible.

Stereo Audio Record

and/or Playback not
present.

Remote control does not

work properly.

Cause

Solution

Discs recorded with copy-once

material cannot be played on other
players.
The remaining blank space on the
disc is insufficient.
The source you are trying to record is
copy-protected.
When setting the recording channel,
the channel is tuned on your TVs
tuner.
Clock in DVD Recorder+VCR is not set
to correct time.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
TIMER indicator light does not appear
after programming timer.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Broadcast program is not in stereo
format.
DVD Recorder+VCR A/V Out jacks are
not connected to TV A/V In jacks.

No solution.
Use another disc.
You cannot record the source.
Select the channel on the DVD
Recorder+VCRs built-in TV tuner.
Set clock to correct time. See Set Clock
on page 23.
Reprogram Timer. See Timer Recording
on page 47.
Reprogram Timer.
No solution.
No solution.

Make A/V connections. Stereo is available

only via A/V output from DVD
Recorder+VCR.
DVD Recorder+VCR Audio/Video Out is Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
not selected for viewing at the TV.
Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.
DVD Recorder+VCRs TV audio
See Changing the TV Audio Channel on
channel is set to BIL or MONO.
page 33.
The remote control is not pointed at
Point the remote control at the remote
the remote sensor of the DVD
sensor of the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Recorder+VCR.
The remote control is too far from the Operate the remote control within 23 ft
(7m).
DVD Recorder+VCR.
There is an obstacle in the path of the Remove the obstacle.
remote control and the DVD
Recorder+VCR.
The batteries in the remote control are Replace the batteries.
dead.

DVD RESET : If the set is in malfunction, press [DVD/VCR] key on the front panel for 4 seconds. As this set is Digital
Multimedia Product, malfunction may occurs.

Moisture Condensation
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

When the DVD Recorder+VCR is moved from a cold

place to a warm place.

Keep the DVD Recorder+VCR plugged into an AC

power outlet with the power on. This will help
prevent condensation.

Under extremely humid conditions.

When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours

for the DVD Recorder+VCR to dry before using it.

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REFERENCE

Moisture condensation can occur:

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Technical Specifications
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions, Mass (approx.)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Signal system

Recording

Recording formats
Recordable discs
Recordable time

Video recording format

200240V~, 50/60 Hz
32W
16.9 x 3.54 x 14.0 inches (430 x 91 x 354 mm) (w x h x d), 13.5 lbs (6.18 kg)
41F to 95F (5C to 35C)
5% to 90%
PAL Colour
DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO
DVD+R, DVD+RW
[DVD] Approx. 1 hour (HQ mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (EP mode),
6 hours (SLP mode)
[VCR] SP: 3 hours (E-180), LP: 6 hours (E-180)

Sampling frequency
Compression format

27MHz
MPEG 2

Sampling frequency
Compression format

48kHz
MPEG1 Layer2

Audio recording format

VCR Specifications

Head system
Timer
Tape speed
Tape width
Rewind time
Antenna
Channel coverage
Frequency range
Video S/N
Audio S/N
Resolution

DVD Specifications

Laser system
Frequency response
Video S/N, Audio S/N
Harmonic distortion
Dynamic range
Resolution

Inputs

Outputs

Antenna In/Out
Video In
Audio In

Video output (DVD/VCR)

Video output (DVD)
Audio output (DVD/VCR)
Audio output (DVD)
S-Video output (Y)

4 Head Video, 2 Head Hi-Fi helical scan azimuth system

24-hour display type
SP: 23.39 mm/sec, LP: 11.70 mm/sec
12.7 mm
less than 150 seconds (E-180)
75 ohms (VHF/UHF)
VHF: 2-12, 13-20, 74-80 / UHF: 21-69 / CATV: 1-41
20Hz to 20kHz
Over 43 dB (Standard recording)
Over 65 dB (Hi-Fi), Over 40 dB (Mono)
Over 240 lines (Standard recording)
Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz
More than 60 dB, More than 90 dB
Less than 0.04%
More than 90 dB
Over 500 lines (HQ Recording)
U/V-mixed; 75 unbalanced
1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced
-8.8 dBm
Video output terminal, 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced
RGB output (75 in load, R : 0.7Vp-p, G : 0.7Vp-p, B : 0.7Vp-p)
Audio output terminal (2 kinds), -5.8dBm (VCR), 2Vrms (DVD)
Analog audio output : 2.0Vrms, Digital audio output : coaxial
1.0Vp-p, 75 unbalanced, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1, C : 0.286Vp-p, 75

Accessories
RF cable .................................................. 1
Scart cable .............................................. 1
Blank DVD+RW disc ............................... 1

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Remote control ....................................... 1
Batteries ................................................. 2

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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