DVD RECORDER
OWNER???S MANUAL
MODEL: DR1F9H
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free.
DVD RECORDER
OWNER???S MANUAL
MODEL: DR1F9H
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product???s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a
CAUTION:
CLASS 2M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT
STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
CAUTION:
This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner???s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.
Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
???Increase the separation between the product and receiver.
???Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product???s compliance is:
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Phone:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER???S
MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
Introduction
1.Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2.Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5.Do not use this product near water. ??? For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water.
6.Clean only with dry cloth. ??? Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions. -
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury from
13.Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, such as
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Contents
Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Card useable on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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Introduction
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner???s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
About the 
Symbol Display
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??? may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner???s manual is not available on that specific media.
Symbol Used in this Manual
Note:
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Tip:
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
DVD ALL All DVD discs listed below.
RAM
+RW DVD+RW disc
+R DVD+R (DL) disc
DVD
VCD Video CDs
ACD Audio CDs
DivX DivX files
MP3 MP3 files
WMA WMA files
JPEG JPEG files
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts.
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Recordable and Playable Discs
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
[VR mode]
Recordings can be extensively edited
Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization) [Video mode]
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
Playable on
Recordings can be extensively edited.
Only
You cannot use the
DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable)
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)
The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization
Recordings can be edited the title/chapter
DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
DVD+R DL (Digital Video Disc + Recordable; Double Layer)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.
Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.
Playable on DVD+R DL compatible players (after finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
Recommended recordable DVD discs
Note: If a
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Playable Discs
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Music CDs or
Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
VIDEO CDs or
Notes:
Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the
Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g.,
Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs
If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)
This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.
Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.
Regional Code
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or ???ALL???.
Notes on Regional Codes
Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit???s regional code or the disc cannot play.
If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message ???Incorrect region code. Can???t play back??? appears on the TV screen.
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Card useable on this unit
Compact Flash Card (CF)
Micro Drive (MD), ST1 MD
Secure Digital Card (SD), Mini SD
Multi Media Card (MMC), MMC Plus, RS MMC, MMC Mobile
Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo
Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32
Only use the memory cards recommended above.
Regarding Write Protect
For cards that have a write protect switch, if the switch is on it will not be possible to write, erase or format the card.
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card
Inserting the card
Insert
Removing the card
Slot 1: Withdraw the card carefully.
Slot 2: Press on the center of the card then withdraw the card carefully.
Notes:
Keep the memory card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
A memory card may not be used for this recorder
Do not extract the memory card while operating (play, copy, etc.).
Using Memory Card
1.Insert a memory card.
2.Press HOME on the remote control.
3.Select [Music] or [Photo] option.
4.Select [MEMORY CARD] then press ENTER. The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on the TV screen.
5.Use b / B to select the desired Memory Card slot then press ENTER.
The menu appears on the TV screen. Details for the options are on page 17.
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Front Panel
a
l m
a POWER button
Switches the recorder ON or OFF.
b Disc Tray
Insert a disc here.
c Display window
Shows the current status of the recorder.
TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode.
REC: The recorder is recording.
: Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.
: Shows the current status of the recorder (clock, channel number, etc).
d OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
eRESOLUTION
Sets the output resolution for HDMI and
COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks.
-HDMI: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
-COMPONENT: 480p, 480i
fN / X (PLAY / PAUSE)
Starts playback.
Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.
gx (STOP)
Stops playback or recording.
hz (REC)
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.
iCH (V/v)
Scans up or down through memorized channels.
b c d e f g h i jk
n o p
jPIP
Selects PIP function on or off.
kRemote Sensor
Point the recorder remote control here.
lMEMORY CARD Slot 1
Insert a memory card (CF/MD/ST1 MD).
mMEMORY CARD Slot 2
Insert a memory card (SD/Mini SD/MMC/ MMC Plus/RS MMC/MMC Mobile/xD/MS/ MS
nDV IN
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.
oAV IN 2
Connect the
pAV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
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TV/DVD: To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner.
SUBTITLE (
): Selects a subtitle language.
ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image.
CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording.
d
REC (z): Starts recording.
REC MODE: Selects the recording mode.
TITLE: Displays the disc???s Title menu, if available.
THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture.
PLAY MODE: Selects a play mode.
MARKER: Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH: Displays Marker Search menu.
CLEAR: Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu. TIMESHIFT: To play the title being recorded and also currently being recorded appears as PIP.
PIP: Selects PIP function on or off.
RESOLUTION: Sets the output resolution for HDMI.
button(s) is not used.
Remote Control Operation
Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
Remote Control Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with 
and 
matched correctly.
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Hookup and Settings
Rear Panel
i jk
a ANT. IN
Connect the antenna to this terminal.
b HDMI Connector (Type A)
HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video.
c VIDEO / AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV with video/audio inputs.
d AV IN 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
e COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
f OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. g Cooling fan
h AC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
i RF. OUT
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
j
Connect to a
k COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN (Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
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Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV
a Antenna:
Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT. IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a
adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANT. IN jack. Don???t attempt to screw it into to the Recorder.
b Cable TV:
If your cable connection has no converter or descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and attach it to the ANT. IN jack on the Recorder.
If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the converter, and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the converter to the ANT. IN on your Recorder. This cable hookup permits both TV and Recorder operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1.Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH 3 or 4).
2.Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable output channel. (Example: CH3)
3.Select a channel using the cable converter.
Notes:
???With this connection, you cannot record one channel while viewing another.
???If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set.
Rear of the recorder
b 
Cable TV
Back Panel of Wall Jack
Typical Cable Box
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Connections to Your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Tips
Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.
Caution
???Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
???Do not connect the recorder???s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
???Do not connect your recorder via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.
RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied
How to set the Recorder???s RF output channel
1.When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold CH (V/v) on the front panel for more than five seconds. [ch03] or [ch04] appears in the display window.
2.Press CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel (ch03 or ch04).
3.Tune the TV to this channel.
Video connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V).
Audio (Left/Right) Connection
Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A). Do not connect the recorder???s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
Connect the
Component Video connection
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).
If your television is a
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder.
Set the resolution to 480p using RESOLUTION button for progressive signal.
Note:
Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack) or
Caution
If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEO OUT,
Rear of TV
Rear of the recorder
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HDMI connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable.
1.Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor
(H).
2.Set the TV???s source to HDMI (refer to TV???s Owner???s manual).
Notes:
If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 20). When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.
If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG] options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 20).
If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page 20). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder???s digital audio outputs.
The arrow on the cable connector body should face up for correct alignment with the connector on the recorder.
(Type A)
If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable.
Tip :
When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI output using RESOLUTION button.
Caution
Changing the resolution when the recorder is connected with HDMI connector may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the recorder and then turn it on again.
HDMI compatible TV
HDMI
H
Rear of the recorder
About HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD Players,
HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received.
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or
HDMI, the HDMI logo and
Additional Information for HDMI
When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the followings:
-Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this recorder. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this recorder.
-The connected device???s video input is set correctly for this unit.
-The connected device is compatible with 720(1440)x480i, 720x480p, 1280x720p, or 1920x1080i video input.
Not all
-The picture will not be displayed properly with
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Connecting to an Amplifier
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 recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a
1.Connect one of the recorder???s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable.
2.You will need to activate the recorder???s digital output. (See ???Audio Settings??? on page 20.)
Digital
A digital
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected.
Notes:
???If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
???Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital
???To see the audio format of the current DVD in the
???This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder???s digital audio outputs.
Rear of the recorder
Amplifier (Receiver)
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby???, ???Pro Logic???, and the double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
???DTS??? and ???DTS Digital Out??? are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections
Connecting to the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks
Connect the input jacks (AV1, AV2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.
Note:
If you use the
Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.)
Connecting a Digital Camcorder
Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.
Note:
This jack is for connection to DV digital camcorder only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or
DV Digital Camcorder
DV
IN/OUT
Front of the recorder
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Auto Set Up
After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically.
1.Select a language for the Setup menu and on- screen display. Use v / V to select a language then press ENTER.
2.Prese check your antenna connections. Press B to move next step.
3.Please ENTER while [Start] option is selected. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner???s memory.
4.Use v / V to select the Clock Set option then press ENTER.
[Auto]
1)Use v / V / b / B to choose Band, PBS channel, Time Zone, Daylight Savings options. (Details are on page 19)
2)Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
[Manual]:
1)Enter the necessary information for date and time.
b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.
v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.
2)Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
5.Press ENTER while [Close] is highlighted to finish setup.
Using the Home Menu
From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder.
1.Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. The unit will be in TV viewing mode always when the Home menu appears.
2.Use b / B buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appears.
3.Use v / V and ENTER buttons to select the sub option you want.
4.To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.
Setup
Start: Displays Setup menu.
TV
Auto Ch. Scan: Displays [Auto Channel Set] menu. (See page 18)
Ch. Edit: Displays [CH. Add/Del] menu. (See page 18)
Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record List] menu. (See page 36)
Movie
DISC:
-Displays Title List menu for recordable disc (page 39)
-Displays Movie List menu for DivX disc. (page 29)
-Plays back Video CD or
Photo (See page
DISC: Displays Photo List menu for disc.
MEMORY CARD: Displays memory card choice menu. (See page 8)
Music (See page 30)
DISC: Displays Music List menu for disc.
MEMORY CARD: Displays memory card choice menu. (See page 8)
Easy Menu
Disc Manager: Displays the Disc Settings menu. (See page
Rec. Mode: Displays the menu to select the record mode. (See page 22)
DV Input: Set the recorder to the DV input mode.
Settings
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Initial Settings
In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings.
General Operation
1.Press HOME and select [Setup] option.
2.Select [Start] option then press ENTER. The Setup menu appears.
3.Use v / V to select the desired option.
4.While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level.
5.Use v / V to select the second desired option.
6.Press B to move to the third level.
7.Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps.
8.Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the Setup menu.
Note:
Press b to go back to the previous level.
General Settings
Tuning Band Select
1.Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B .
2.Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or CATV) option then press ENTER.
TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels.
CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive channels.
Auto Channel Set
Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system as shown on page 12.
This Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels
1.Select the [Auto Channel Set] option.
2.Press B to move to the third level. [Start] icon is highlighted.
3.Press ENTER to begin the channel search. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner???s memory.
Note:
After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete, make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV or CATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1~2 as shown previous (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct Tuning Band (TV or CATV).
To Add or Erase Channels
This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually.
1.Select the [CH. Add/Del] option.
2.Press B to move to the third level. [Edit] icon is highlighted.
3.Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu appears.
4.Use v / V or number buttons to select a channel then press B.
5.If you want to obtain a clearer picture, tune the [MFT] option using v / V then press B.
[Add] or [Delete] icon is highlighted.
6.Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
7.Repeat steps
8.Press HOME or RETURN (O) to exit the menu.
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Auto Clock Set
In the Auto option, the Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.
1.Select [Clock set] option then press B.
2.Use v / V to select [Auto] option then press
ENTER.
3.Use v / V / b / B to choose the [Band], [PBS Ch.], [Time Zone], and [Daylight Savings] options.
[Band] Choose your TV BAND (TV or CATV). [PBS Ch.] Choose your local PBS channel.
[Time Zone] Choose your Time Zone manually. When Timezone is set to Auto, the Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting.
[Daylight Savings] Choose Auto, ON, or OFF. When it is set to Auto, the Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting.
4.Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
Note :
The Auto Clock Feature enables the Recorder to set up the clock when the Recorder is turned off.
Manual Clock Set
If your local TV station does not send date and time information, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock manually.
1.Select [Clock set] option then press B.
2.Use v / V to select [Manual] option then press
ENTER.
3.Enter the necessary information for year, date and time.
b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.
v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.
4.Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
TV Aspect
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
[4:3 Letter Box] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
[4:3 Pan Scan] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
[16:9] Select this when connecting to a
Power Save Mode
You can set up the unit into an economic power save mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off.
[OFF] Power Save Mode is not active.
[ON] Power Save Mode is active.
Note:
The Power Save Mode is not available in the standby mode for the timer recording.
Factory Set
If you need to, you can reset the Recorder to all its factory settings. Select ??????Set?????? icon then press ENTER and auto setup menu will appear, see page 17.
Note:
Some options can not be reset. (Rating, Password, and Area Code)
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Language Settings
Display Menu
Select a language for the Setup menu and
Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle
[Original]Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
[Others] To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding
[Off](for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.
Audio Settings
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder???s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG
[Bitstream]: Select ???Bitstream??? if you connect the recorder???s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a
[Off] (for DTS): If you select ???Off???, the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
Sampling Frequency
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.
If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will pass each type of signal through without any further processing.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
With the DVD format, you can hear a program???s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.
Vocal
Set Vocal to [ON] only when a
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Lock (Parental Control) Settings
Rating
Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.
1.Select [Rating] option then press B.
2.To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the
If you have not yet entered a security code you are prompted to do so. Input a
3.Select a rating using the v / V buttons.
[1]- [8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
[No Limit]: If you select [No Limit], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection.
Note:
If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the
Set Password
1.Select [Set Password] option then press B.
2.Follow step 2 as shown ???Rating??? on left.
To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new
To delete the password, select [Delete] then press
ENTER.
If you forget your
If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.
1.Display Setup menu then select an 1 level icon.
2.Use the Number buttons to enter the
3.Select [Yes] then press ENTER. The
Area Code
Enter the code of an area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See ???Area Codes???, page 47.).
1.Select [Area Code] option then press B.
2.Follow step 2 as shown ???Rating??? on left.
3.Select the first character using the v / V buttons.
4.Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the second character using v / V buttons.
5.Press ENTER to confirm your area code selection.
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Recording Settings
Disc Record Mode
You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality).
DV Recording Audio
You need to set this if you have a camcorder using
Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting.
On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used.
On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used.
Auto Chapter
When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are put in specified setting. You can change this interval to 5 minutes or 10 minutes. If you select [None], switch off automatic chapter marking altogether with the [None] setting.
Disc Settings
Initialize
If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc.
Also, you can reformat the
1.Select [Initialize] option then press B.
2.Press ENTER while [Start] is selected. Initialize menu appears.
3.Use b / B to select a desired mode (VR Mode or Video Mode) then press ENTER.
Confirm message will appear. For DVD+RWs, go to step 4.
4.Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER. It takes a few moments to initialize the disc.
Caution
If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be erased.
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Disc Settings (Continued)
Finalize
Finalizing ???fixes??? the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable
Caution
Once you have finalized a
1.Select [Finalize] option then press B.
2.Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected. Finalize menu appears.
3.Select [OK] then press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
Note:
How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.
DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to finalize.
Tips
If you load a
You cannot unfinalize a
If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].
Disc Label
Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information
The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.
For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.
1.Select [Disc Label] option then press B.
2.Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. Keyboard menu appears.
To enter characters, see page 43.
Disc Protect
When recording in
PBC
PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special menus and navigation features that are available on some Video CDs.
[ON] Video CDs are played according to the PBC, if available.
[OFF] Video CDs are played the same way as Audio CDs.
Auto Play
You can set up the unit so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted.
If Auto Play mode is set to On, this unit will search for title that has the longest playback time and then play back the title automatically.
Note:
The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs.
DivX Registration Code DivX
We provide you the DivX?? VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX?? VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
1.Select [About DivX(R)] option then press B.
2.Press ENTER while [View] is selected and the registration code will appear.
3.Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from DivX?? VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on this unit.
Note:
All the downloaded videos from DivX?? VOD can only be played back on this unit.
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General Explanation of
This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol 
appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on the disc.
Displaying Information While Watching TV
During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/remove the information displayed
Indicates channel number, station name, and audio signal (STEREO, MONO) received by the tuner.
Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar.
Indicates disc name and format.
Indicates current audio channel.
Indicates current date and time.
Displaying Disc Information
You can display various information about the disc loaded
1.Press DISPLAY once to show current status.
2.Press DISPLAY once again to show various playback information.
The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.
3.You can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 27)
[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (page 25)
[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 27)
[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 26)
[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 26)
[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (page 27)
[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 28)
Note:
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the
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Playback
General Playback Features
1.Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.
2.Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 17).
3.To stop the playback, press STOP (x).
The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. ???Xx??? appears on the screen briefly.
Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (???x??? appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.
4.Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.
Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes automatically and unit turns off.
Note:
If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings (not authorized), the
Playback
DVD ALL VCD DivX
ACD MP3 WMA
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General Playback Features (Continued)
Notes:
On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 23.
If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter
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If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCD
The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu.
DVD
Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback.
Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.
VCD
Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view.
Press RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen.
Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc. Follow the instructions on the each menu screen. You may also set PBC to [OFF] under Setup menu (see page 23).
Moving to another TITLE
RAM +RW
When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title as follows:
Press DISPLAY twice during playback then use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button
Time Search
To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:
1.Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time.
2.Press v / V to select the time clock icon and
3.Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right.
If you enter the wrong numbers, press b / B to move the under bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the correct numbers.
4.Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time.
Marker Search 
To enter a Marker
You can start playback from up to six memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to six markers.
To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene
1.During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker search menu appears on the screen.
2.Use b / B / v / V to select a marked scene that you want to recall or clear.
3.Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked scene. Or, press CLEAR and the marked scene is erased from the marker search menu.
Camera Angle DVD
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback.
1.Press DISPLAY during playback. The
2.Use v / V to select the Angle icon in the On- Screen Display.
3.Use b / B to select a desired angle.
The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen.
Tip:
The ANGLE indicator will blink on the TV screen at scenes recorded at different angles to indicate that angle switching is possible.
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3D Surround
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates
1.Press DISPLAY during playback. The
2.Use v / V to select the Sound icon in the On- Screen Display.
3.Use b / B to select ???3D SUR???.
To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select ???NORMAL???.
Finding Locations on a Disc VCD
You can directly access any point on a video CD using this function. Use this function only while a video CD is playing. Playback jumps to the point specified.
1.Press SEARCH during playback.
The progress bar appears on the TV screen.
2.Use b / B to find a start position for playback.
3.Press ENTER to confirm the selected position. Playback starts from the selected position.
Note:
This function works only when no marker is memorized.
Last Condition Memory DVD
This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled.
Notes:
???Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
???This recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the recorder before commencing to play it.
PIP (Picture in Picture)
RAM +RW
This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback.
On and off
Press PIP to switch on the sub picture, press this button again to switch it off.
Input mode selection for sub picture
Press INPUT to select the input mode for the sub picture. Each time this button is pressed, each input mode for the sub picture is displayed as shown below.
Tuner ??? AV1 ??? AV2
Program selection for sub picture
Use CH
Sub picture position change
Press b / B repeatedly until desired position is achieved. The sub picture moves clockwise or counterclockwise.
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Playing a DivX Movie File
The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read ???DivX file requirement??? on right.
Note:
This recorder cannot play back the DivX file(s) in the Memory Card.
1.Press HOME.
2.Select [Movie] option.
3.Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER.
The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen.
4.Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the
v / V buttons on the remote to highlight 
and press ENTER.
5.If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to highlight a file and press PLAY (N).
You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages
6.Press STOP to stop the playback. The [Movie List] menu appears.
Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle
If the subtitle does not display properly, please follow the steps below.
1.Press PAUSE/STEP when the subtitle appears.
2.Press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds. The language code will appear.
3.Press b / B to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly.
4.Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.
Movie List menu options
1.Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER.
[Movie List] menu options appear.
The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.
2.Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press
ENTER.
[Play] Start playback the selected title.
[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears
DivX file requirement
Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel
DivX file extensions: ???.avi???, ???.divx???
Playable DivX subtitle: ???.smi???, ???.srt???, ???.sub (Micro DVD format only)???,
???.txt (Micro DVD format only)???
Playable Codec format: ???DIV3???, ???MP43???, ???DIVX???, ???XVID???, ???DX50???
Playable Audio format: ???AC3???, ???PCM???, ???MP2???, ???MP3???, ???WMA???
Sampling frequency:
within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)
Bit rate:
within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)
DVD??R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)
Notes on DivX format
If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97 frames per second, this unit may not operate normally.
If the video and audio structure of recorded file is not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.
If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit supports only
*GMC?
GMC is the acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like DivX or Xvid, have this option.
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually called
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Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file
The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read ???MP3/WMA audio file requirement??? on right.
1.Press HOME.
The HOME menu appears.
2.Select [Music] option.
3.Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER.
The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.
4.Use v/V to select a track then press PLAY (N). Playback starts.
You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages
Tips:
Press DISPLAY to view
If you want to move to the upper directory, use the v / V to highlight 
and press ENTER.
5.To stop playback at any time, press STOP.
Audio CD and Music List menu options
1.Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Music List] menu then press ENTER.
The menu options appear.
The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.
2.Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press
ENTER.
[Play] Start playback the selected title.
[Random] Start or stop random playback.
[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears
[Delete] Deletes the selected file(s)/folder(s) from the memory card. (page 32)
Random
1.Press v / V to select a file then press ENTER. The menu options appear.
2.Press v / V to select [Random] option then press
ENTER.
The unit automatically begins random playback and ???RANDOM??? appears on the menu screen.
3.To return to normal playback, select [Random] option again then press ENTER.
Tip:
By pressing SKIP > during Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback.
MP3/WMA audio file requirement
File extensions
???.mp3???, ???.wma???.
Sampling frequency:
within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)
Bit rate:
within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA)
ISO 9660 and JOLIET.
DVD??R/RW Format:
ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
Maximum Files/Disc:
Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)
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Viewing a JPEG File
The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read ???Photo file requirement??? on right.
1.Press HOME.
The HOME menu appears.
2.Select [Photo] option.
3.Select a media that contains JPEG file then press
ENTER.
The [Photo List] menu appears on the TV screen.
4.Use b / B / v / V to select a file, then press
ENTER.
The menu options appear on the left side of the menu.
Tips:
If you want to move to the upper directory, use the v / V to highlight 
and press ENTER.
You can select all files on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again.
Selecting multiple files
1.Press MARKER.
A check mark appears on the file. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file.
2.Repeat step 1 to mark additional file.
5.Use v / V to select [Full Screen] then press
ENTER.
The selected image is displayed in full screen. Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the recorder to read the files.
Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menu during viewing the full screen.
6.To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. The [Photo List] menu appears.
Tip:
If you press RETURN (O) while menu screen is displaying, the screen is changed to TV viewing or AV input.
Photo List menu options
1.Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] menu then press ENTER.
The menu options appear.
The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.
2.Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears
[Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full screen.
[Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.
[Delete] Deletes the selected file(s)/folder(s) from the memory card. (page 32)
[Copy] Copies the file(s) from a disc to a memory card. (page 32)
Skip Images
While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.
Rotate Images
Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.
Photo file requirement
File extensions
???.jpg???
Photo size:
Less than 4MB recommended
ISO 9660 and JOLIET.
DVD??R/RW Format:
ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
Maximum Files/Disc:
Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)
Notes on JPEG file
Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.
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View Slide Shows
1.Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to ???Photo List menu options??? on page 31).
2.Press ENTER.
The Slide Show menu appears.
3.Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option:
[Selected] Views slide show only selected files. Use the MARKER button to select multiple files.
[All] Views slide show all files.
[Speed] option:
Sets the Slide Show speed to [Slow], [Normal], or [Fast].
4.Select the [Start] option then press ENTER to start the Slide Show.
The slide show continues until you press STOP.
5.Press STOP to stop the Slide Show and returns to the Photo List menu.
To Pause the Slide Show
1.Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause slide show.
2.When you want to continue slide show, press PLAY (N).
Erasing a JPEG file(s)/folder(s) from the memory card
1.Select a file you wish to erase then press ENTER on the menu.
The menu options appear on the menu.
2.Select [Delete] option then press ENTER. The confirm message for deleting will appear.
3.Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. The selected file(s) is deleted.
Copying a JPEG file(s) from a disc to a memory card
1.Select a file you wish to copy on the menu.
2.Press ENTER.
The menu options appear on the menu.
3.Select [Copy] option then press ENTER. Copy menu appears.
4.Select a memory card slot 1 or 2, if required.
5.You can select a album (folder) to copy.
1.After selecting a media then press ENTER. The album (folder) list appears.
2.Select a folder.
Also, you can create new album (folder). Select [New Album] option on the Copy menu then press ENTER.
???NONAME##??? folder is created.
6.Select [Copy] option then press ENTER to begin copying.
Tip to select a file(s)
You can select all files on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again.
Selecting multiple files
1.Press MARKER.
A check mark appears on the file. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file.
2.Repeat step 1 to mark additional file.
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Recording
About DVD recording
Notes:
This recorder cannot make recordings on
Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder.
Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings
This recorder can play five different kinds of DVD discs:
By default, the
The recording mode is closely related to the disc format. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for
Notes for recording
The recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable
When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.
If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer.
The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.
The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc.
If using a
When using a
When using a
The Delete Title option in the Title List (Original) menu only hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on a
Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RW discs.
When using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will execute the
Recording time and picture quality
There are four preset recording quality modes:
XP ??? Highest quality setting, gives about
1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
SP ??? Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
LP ??? Slightly lower video quality, gives about 4 hour of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).
EP ??? Lowest video quality, gives about 6 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
You may see a fragmented picture during playing back the contents recorded in EP mode .
Recording
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Restrictions on copying
Some video material is
You can identify
PAL format signals from the analog or the DV inputs is not recorded correctly with this recorder.
Video that is
What is ???CPRM????
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ???copy once??? broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.
This Recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record
Copyright
Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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
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Basic Recording from a TV
Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording.
Note:
You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording.
1.Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP)
2.Use CH
3.Use AUDIO to select the audio channel to record. The table below shows what will be recorded on the different settings for different types of broadcast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what you???ll hear as it is recording.
If you set the audio channel to SAP, but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio (mono or stereo) will be recorded.
4.Press REC (z) once.
Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the display window.)
Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the disc is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer Recording on right.
5.Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
To Pause the Recording
1.Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause recording.
2.When you want to continue recording, press
PAUSE/STEP (X).
To record one TV program while watching another
1.Press TV/DVD to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears.
2.Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.
Instant Timer Recording
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer.
1.Follow steps
2.Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the recording time length.
Recording starts after the first press.
Each subsequent press increases the recording time within free space.
The recording time is displayed on the TV screen. At the end of the recording, the recorder will stop recording and shut off.
Checking the Recording Time
Press REC (z) once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment.
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the display window.
To Extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC (z).
Each subsequent press increases the recording time within free space.
Caution
If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the recorder is recording, the recording will be lost.
Playing while you are recording RAM
You can start play from the beginning of the title while continuing to record it.
1.Press PLAY (N) while recording. Start play of the title you are recording.
2.Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording screen.
or
1.Press TIMESHIFT while recording.
The
2.Press STOP (x) to return to the current recording screen.
Notes:
Play cannot be started until at least 30 seconds after recording starts.
This function is not available during timer recording.
Recording
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Timer Recording
This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time.
Note:
If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to ???Initialize??? on page 22.)
1.Press HOME and select [TV] option.
2.Press v / V to select [Timer Record] option then press ENTER.
The [Timer Record List] will appear.
3.Press v / V to select [New] option then press
ENTER.
The [Timer Record] menu will appear.
[Ch.] Choose a memorized channel number, or one of the external inputs from which to record. (You cannot select DV input.)
[Date] Choose a date up to 1 month in advance or desired repeat (Monday ~ Friday, or Every Sun~Sat).
[Start Time] Set the start time.
[End Time] Set the end time.
[Mode] Choose a recording mode as necessary. (XP, SP, LP, EP, or AT)
AT (Auto) mode determines how much disc time is available and switches record mode, if necessary, to complete recording the program.
4.Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s).
b / B (left/right) ??? move the cursor left/right
v / V (up/down) ??? change the setting at the current cursor position
Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer Record] list.
5.Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by the recorder.
To check the programming, the [Timer Record] list will appear.
[Check] field???s [Rec. OK] on the [Timer Record] list indicates that the timer recording is programmed correctly.
6.Press RETURN (O) to exit the [Timer Record] list.
7.Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVD recording and press POWER to switch your unit to Standby.
Notes:
The timer indicator lights in the display window when the recorder is in standby with the timer active. (Nothing is displayed while the [Power Save Mode] is ON.)
You must press POWER to stop the timer recording.
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Checking Timer Recording
Details
Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on.
1.Press HOME and select [TV] option.
2.Press v / V to select [Timer Record] option then press ENTER.
The [Timer Record List] will appear.
Use v / V to select a timer recording.
Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears.
Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List.
Canceling a Timer Recording
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts.
Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List. If you want to erase the program, press CLEAR.
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress
After a timer recording has started, you can still cancel the program.
Press POWER.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting
Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when:
There is no disc loaded.
A
[Disc Protect] option is set to [ON] in the Setup menu. (see page 23).
Power is turned on.
There are already 99 titles
You cannot enter a timer program when:
A recording is already underway.
The time you???re trying to set has already passed.
There are already 16 timer programs set.
If two or more timer programs overlap:
The earlier program takes priority.
When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.
If two programs are set to start at exactly the same time, the program entered first takes priority.
If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully. In this case even though the Check field shows ???Rec. OK???, it may not be.
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 recorder???s external inputs.
1.Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the recorder. See page 16.
2.Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from.
Tuner:
AV1: AV IN 1 (AUDIO IN 1 / VIDEO IN 1) mounted on back panel
AV2: AV IN 2 (VIDEO, AUDIO (L/R),
DV: DV IN mounted on front panel
3.Select the recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, or EP)
4.Press REC (z) once.
Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the display window.)
Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the disc is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see ???Instant Timer Recording??? on page 35.
5.Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
Note:
If your source is
Recording
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Recording from DV Input
Before DV dubbing
You can connect a
This recorder is only compatible with
You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.
You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including two recorders).
It may not always be possible to control the connected camcorder via the DV IN jack.
Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo
Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or 48kHz (not 44.1kHz).
Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if the source component pauses playback or plays an unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the source component, or the DV cable becomes disconnected.
Recording from a Digital Camcorder
You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder???s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder.
Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 22).
Tips:
The source signal must be
Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder???s remote.
If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable, you cannot control the second DVD from this one.
You cannot control this unit remotely from a component connected to the DV IN jack.
You cannot record date and time information from a DV cassette.
1.Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 16.
2.Check that the DV audio input is as you require. You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).
DV Input is set from the [DV Rec Audio] in
3.Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. DV appears in the display window and on the TV screen.
4.Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to the recording to start from.
For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.
Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder???s remote to control the camcorder using the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE functions.
5.Press REC (z) once to start recording.
Recording is automatically stopped if the recorder detects no signal.
You can pause or stop the recording by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x). You cannot control the camcorder from this remote control during recording.
In Video mode, the final frame of the recording may remain displayed on screen for a while after recording stops.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the DV IN jack, check the bullet points:
Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.
Try switching off the connected equipment then switch back on.
Try switching the audio input.
Note:
Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the remote control supplied with this recorder.
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Editing
Title List and Chapter List Menu
Overview
Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you???re editing Original content, or a Playlist.
There are two ways to edit VR mode
1.Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. Playback should be stopped when you do this.
You can also access it using HOME menu, select [Movie] option then select [DISC] option and press ENTER.
When selecting titles, use the v / V buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than six titles.
If you are editing a VR mode disc, press MENU/LIST to switch between Original and Playlist menu.
On the left side of the screen are the menu options. The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD. You can change these thumbnails using the THUMBNAIL
Press DISPLAY to display the information of selected title on the Title List menu.
After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List or Chapter List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.
Use v / V to select a option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
2.To exit the Title List menu, press RETURN (O) repeatedly.
1.Menu options: To display menu option, select a title or chapter then press ENTER. The options displayed differ depending on the disc type.
[Combine] Combines two chapters into one (page 44).
[Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 42)
[Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 42).
[Divide] Divides a title into two (page 44).
[Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title including the hidden chapters.
[Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or chapter. (page 45)
[Move] Moves a chapter on the Chapter List- Playlist menu to a position on the menu. (page 45)
[Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter. The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW cannot be play back.
[Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist. (page 41)
[Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title. (page 45)
[Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 43)
[Search]
-[Chapter]; Displays Chapter List of the Title.
-[Time]; Search time for you want start point of the title. (page 43)
[Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.
2.Indicates the disc name, record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar.
3.Currently selected title.
4.Thumbnail
5.Shows the selected title number and total number of titles.
6.Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length.
Editing
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VR Mode: Original and Playlist
Editing
Titles, Chapters and Parts
Titles in the disc???s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc???s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a
Caution
When editing using the Delete, Add and Move functions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as set in the start and end point display.
During Playlist playback, you may notice a momentary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.
Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?
No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ???Playlist??? of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.
About word ???Original??? and ???Playlist???
Throughout this manual, you will often see the words Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and the edited version.
Original: content refers to what???s actually recorded on the disc.
Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the disc ??? how the Original content is to be played.
Adding Chapter Markers
You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points.
Note:
Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals automatically. You can change this interval from the Initial Setup menu (see ???Auto Chapter??? on page 22).
During recording or playing back, at the point you want to start a new chapter, press CHP ADD.
A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.
Changing Title Thumbnails
Each title displayed in the Title List menu is represented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter.
If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title.
Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed picture the one that appears in the Title List menu. The still picture that you choose appears in both the Original or Playlist menu.
Tip:
You can also change the thumbnail picture of the title on the Chapter List menu. Select a chapter on the Chapter List menu then press THUMBNAIL. The thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter is changed.
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Making a New Playlist
Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don???t need later ??? see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 42).
The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
You can add up to 999 chapters to one disc . If you only want to add a chapter of a title, use the Adding a title/chapter to the Playlist on this page.
1.Choose a title or chapter on the Title
The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.
2.Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] option then press
ENTER.
3.Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER.
The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.
Adding Additional Title/Chapters
You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a Playlist title even if it is already registered.
1.Choose a title or chapter on the Title
The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
2.Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu options then press ENTER.
3.Choose a Title
ENTER.
4.Repeat steps
You can view the added chapters on the Chapter
5.Press RETURN (O) to exit, or MENU/LIST to go back to the Title
Editing
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Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter
When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu.
If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Note:
It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less than 5 seconds long.
1.Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter or title you want to delete on the Title List or Chapter List menu then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
2.Select [Delete] option from the options on the menu.
3.Press ENTER to confirm.
The confirm message for deleting will appear.
4.Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. The selected chapter or title is deleted.
After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is displayed.
5.Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the menu.
6.Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.
Notes:
When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title???s name is changed to ???Deleted Title???.
If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the titles are combined into one.
When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the last one on DVD+RW increases remaining recording time.
You can delete a part which you do not want in the title.
1.Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu.
2.Select [Delete Part] option then press ENTER. Edit (Delete Part) menu appears on the TV screen. [Start Point] icon is highlighted.
3.Starts playback and use pause step, search and
4.Press ENTER at the starting point of the section you want to delete.
???End Point??? icon is highlighted.
The part is indicated on the Progress Bar.
5.Use pause step, search and
6.Press ENTER at the ending point of the section you want to delete.
You can cancel the selected point, use v / V to select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER.
7.If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press
ENTER.
The confirm message for deleting will appear. Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER.
The selected part is deleted from the title and Title List menu appears.
Note:
It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than 3 seconds long.
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Naming a Title
You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long.
1.Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.
2.Use v/V to select [Title Name] option then press
ENTER.
Keyboard menu appears.
Time Search
You can select start point of the title.
1.Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the Title List menu then press ENTER.
The options appears on the left side of the menu.
2.Select [Time] option then press ENTER. [Search] menu appears on the TV screen.
3.Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Use MENU/LIST button to change keyboard type.
OK: Select to finish.
Cancel: Cancels all entered characters.
Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.
Delete: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position.
b / B: Moves cursor to left or right.
Tip:
Remote control buttons for entering a name
PLAY (N): Inserts a space at the cursor position.
X (PAUSE/STEP): Deletes the after character at the cursor position.
x (STOP), CLEAR: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position.
. / >: Moves cursor to left or right.
Numbers
4.Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen.
5.Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.
Notes:
Names can be up to 32 characters long.
For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.
When recording on
Current picture
End time
Start time Selected time
Selected point
3.Use b / B to find the point you want to start. The point increase 1 minute step.
If you press and hold b / B then the point increase 5 minute step.
4.Press ENTER to start selected point.
Editing
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Divide One Titles Into Two
+RW
Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.
1.On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
2.Select [Divide] option.
3.Press ENTER.
Edit (Divide) menu appears. [Divide] option is highlighted.
Current picture
The first title???s thumbnail
The second title???s thumbnail
4.Use play, pause step, search and
5.Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the point.
To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then press ENTER. Repeat from step 3.
6.Choose [Done] option then press ENTER to fix the dividing point.
The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to 4 minutes to divide.
Note:
You cannot select dividing point less than 3 seconds.
Combining Two Chapters Into
One
Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one.
Note:
This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title.
1.On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER
The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
2.Use v / V to select [Combine] option.
The combine indicator appears between the two chapters you want to combine.
3. Press ENTER.
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Moving a Playlist Chapter
Use this function to
Note:
This function is not available if there is only one chapter.
1.Select a chapter on the Chapter
2.Press ENTER.
The menu options appears on the left side of the menu.
3.Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.
4.Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to move the chapter to then press ENTER.
After pressing ENTER, the updated menu is displayed.
Hide a Chapter/Title +RW +R
You can skip playing chapters or titles without deleting from the disc.
1.Use v V b B to choose a chapter or title you want to hide on the Title List or Chapter List menu, then press ENTER.
Options appear on the left side of the screen.
2.Select [Hide] option.
Example: Title List (DVD+RW)
3.Press ENTER to confirm.
The chapter???s or title???s thumbnail will dim.
Tip
If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can ???show??? it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title.
Protect a Title
+RW +R
Use this function to protect against accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title.
1.Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.
2.Use v V b B to choose a title you want to protect then press ENTER.
Options appear on the left side of the screen.
3.Select [Protect] from the options.
4.Press ENTER to confirm.
The lock mark will appears on the title???s thumbnail.
Tip
If you select a title that has already been protected on the Title List menu, you can ???unprotect??? it by choosing [Protect] option from the Title List menu options. After doing that, you can edit and delete the title.
Editing
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Reference
Additional Information
Overwriting Recording +RW
To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc.
1.Select input source you want to record (TV channel,
2.Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.
3.Use v V b B to choose a title you want to overwrite.
4.Press REC (z) to start overwrite recording. Overwrite recording starts from the start point of the title.
5.Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording. The new title is created and updated menu is displayed.
Notes:
This function is not available for a protected title.
If the overwrite is longer than the recording length of the current title, the next title is overwritten. But if next title is protected, the overwriting stops at the starting point of the title.
If the selected title???s recording length is less than 10 seconds, the next title is overwritten. But if the next title is protected, overwriting stops.
Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players
+RW +R
You can view the Title List menu displayed on the other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs.
1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.
2.Press TITLE in play or stop mode.
Title List menu will appear as shown below.
Tip
You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x).
3.To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc)
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play
Finalizing ???fixes??? the recordings and editings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD- ROM drive.
Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE.
To finalize a disc, refer to ???Finalize??? on page 23.
Notes:
Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD players.
The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc is compatible on regular DVD players only after finalization.
Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not compatible on regular DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)
How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.
DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to finalize.
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Language Codes
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings:
Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Area Codes
Choose an area code from this list.
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Reference
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Universal Remote Control
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Universal Remote Control.
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
TV Control
Buttons
Note:
Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.
Controlling other TVs with the Universal Remote Control
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of
1.While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (Refer to table on the right column).
2.Release TV POWER button.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
Notes:
???Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code.
???If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
???When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.
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Troubleshooting
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
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Specifications
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Television system
Recording format
Recording
Recording format
Recordable media
Recordable time
Video recording format
Sampling frequency
Compression format
Audio recording format
Sampling frequency
Compression format
Playback
Frequency response
Harmonic distortion
Dynamic range
Inputs
ANTENNA IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
DV IN
Outputs
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
HDMI video/audio output Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (optical audio) Audio output (analog audio)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz 22W
430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot 4.1 kg
5??C to 35??C 5 % to 90 %
NTSC color system
NTSC
DVD Video Recording,
DVD+Recordable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer),
4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode) DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx. 2 hour (XP mode),
3 hours 40 minutes (SP mode), 7 hours 10 minutes (LP mode), 11 hours (EP mode)
27MHz
MPEG 2 (VBR support)
48kHz Dolby Digital
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz
DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz
More than 100 dB (AUDIO OUT connector) Less than 0.008% (AUDIO OUT connector) More than 95 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)
Antenna input, 75 ohms
1.0
(Y) 1.0 V
(C) 0.286 V
4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)
1
(Y) 1.0 V
(C) 0.286 V
(Y) 1.0 V
19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A) 0.5 V
2.0 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 600 ???, RCA jack (L, R) x 1
Reference
Accessory:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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LG Electronics, Inc.
Limited Warranty - USA
This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG???s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (???Warranty Period???) listed below, effective from the date (???Date of Purchase???) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG
ELECTRONICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
???Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration, maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and
???Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections, computer software, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.
Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such defective product shall be borne by the consumer.
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