Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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

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

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ??VITER LES CHOC ??LECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET

POUSSER JUSQU???AU FOND.

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

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer???s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

This VCR/DVD Recorder employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner???s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of proce- dures other than those specified herein may result in haz- ardous 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.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi- cations 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 product 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: 1-201-816-2000.

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is for this unit only. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a perma- nent record of your purchase.

Model No. ___________________________________

Serial No. ___________________________________

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 MANUAL 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 proce- dures 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 oper- ating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

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

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 open- ings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This prod- uct should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro- vided or the manufacturer???s instructions have been adhered to.

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

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

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

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 power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product, the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

RECORDING

Recording from External Components. . . . . . . 42 Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 42 Playing Recordings on Other DVD players . . . . . 42

??? Finalizing a Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

??? DV-Related Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

??? Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

EDITING

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . 44-50

Titles, Chapters and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails . . . . . . 44 Using the Original (Title) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using the Original (Chapter) menu . . . . . . . . . 45 Using the Playlist (Title) menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the Playlist (Chapter) menu. . . . . . . . . . 46 Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . 47 Making a New Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist . . . . . . . 48 Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . 49 Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Video Mode: Original editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Deleting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 If the disc has already been finalized . . . . . . . 51

REFERENCE

Controlling Your TV

with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58

About the symbols for instructions

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage.

Indicates special operating features of this unit. Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

LGXBR342 Overview

Recordable Discs

12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)

12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)

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???This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

???DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt of condensation on the recorder???s lens.

???If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

Playable Discs

DVD

(8 cm/12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD

(8 cm/12 cm disc)

In addition, the VCR/DVD Recorder can play DVD??R/DVD??RW discs, CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3 files, SVCD file or JPEG files and Kodak Picture CDs.

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???Depending on the conditions of the recording equip- ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD??R/??RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD??R/??RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

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

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

Recorder can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message ???Incorrect region code. Can???t play- back??? will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their play- back is prohibited by area limits.

otes on DVDs and Video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added.

Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business pur- poses may not be played on the unit.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)

The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album.

Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)

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

Track (Video CD and audio CD only)

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

Scene

On a video CD with PBC (Playback Control), movies and pictures are divided into ???Scenes???. Each scene is displayed on a menu and assigned a number, enabling you to quickly locate the scene you want. A scene may be composed of one or several tracks.

Types of video CDs

There are two types of video CDs:

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (Playback control) allows you to interact with the contents of a Video CD using menus, search functions, and other special operations. High resolution pictures can be displayed if they are included on the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)

Video CDs without PBC are similar to audio CDs, except they allow playback of video as well as sound.

LGXBR342 Overview (Continued)

About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc

How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different?

The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player?

Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player, but they must be ???finalized??? first. This process fixes the con- tents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD players as DVD-Video discs.

DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) mode are playable in some players.

This indicates a product feature that is capa- ble of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording (VR) format.

What are ???Recording modes????

There are two recording modes available using this recorder: VR mode and Video mode. When recording to a DVD-R disc, recordings are always in Video mode. DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.

VR mode recording

???3 different picture quality/recording time settings avail- able (SP, LP, XP)

???Not playable on regular DVD players

???Recordings can be extensively edited

Video mode recording

???3 different picture quality/recording time settings avail- able (SP, LP, XP)

???Playable on regular DVD players (after finalizing)

???Limited editing features

Many functions of this recorder are dependent on the recording mode. One or more of the symbols

( Video , VR ) appears by each function explained in this manual so that you can see at a glance whether it???s relevant for the disc loaded.

You can find more information on disc formats and recording modes on next page.

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DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. You may therefore experience problems playing recordable DVD discs in some play- ers. Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or video dropouts and playback suddenly stopping.

Our company cannot take responsibility for problems playing discs recorded on this VCR/DVD Recorder in other players.

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 VCR/DVD 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.

About DVD recording

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???This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

???Our company takes no responsibility for recording fail- ure due to power cuts, 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 three different kinds of DVD disc: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs. The disc format for DVD-R discs is always ???Video format??????the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R in a regular DVD player.

The recording mode is closely related to the disc for- mat. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode).

Within the recording modes (which are fixed for the whole disc) are the record settings. These can be changed as required for each recording and determine the picture quality and how much space the recording will take up on the disc.

INTRODUCTION

LGXBR342 Overview (Continued)

Notes for recording

???The recording times shown are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video com- pression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded.

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

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

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

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

???If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 24 (DISC Initialize) for how to do this.

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

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

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

Recording TV audio channels

This recorder can record one or two channel audio. For TV broadcasts, this usually means mono or stereo, but some programs are broadcast with a main and a SAP (Secondary Audio Program) audio channel.

If you???re recording in Video mode (or in VR mode), you can record either the main audio or the SAP audio.

Restrictions on video recording

???You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.

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

What is ???CPRM????

CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble sys- tem) only allowing the recording of ???copy once??? broad- cast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.

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

Copyright

???Audio and video recordings you make using this recorder are for your personal use only. You may not sell, lend or rent them to other people.

???This product incorporates copyright protection tech- nology 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 cor- poration. Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro- hibited.

LGXBR342 Overview (Continued)

Precautions

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit

The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.

When setting up the unit

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

To keep the surface clean

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

To obtain a clear picture

The VCR/DVD Recorder is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor. Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.)

For details, please contact your nearest dealer.

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

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

Angle: About 30?? in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two AAA batteries with and aligned cor- rectly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Notes on Discs

Handling discs

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

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun- light, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic- ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen- ter outward.

Yes No

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

About Symbols

About the symbol display

??? ??? may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner???s manual is not available on that specific disc.

About the disc symbols for instructions

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

Video DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode VR DVD-RW with VR recording mode DVD DVD-Video disc

VCD Video CDs.

CD Audio CDs.

MP3 MP3 Discs.

JPEG JPEG Discs.

VHS VHS Tape.

INTRODUCTION

OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

Disc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

EJECT

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

S-VIDEO IN

Connect the S-Video output of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

AV2 IN (VIDEO / AUDIO (Left/Right))

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

STOP (x)

Stops playback.

Disc type indicators

Indicates the type of disc loaded.

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

REC The recorder is recording.

PRG Programmed playback active

TTL Indicates current title.

A disc is inserted in the DVD deck.

A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.

Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is inserted in the

DVD deck.

CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number

TV The unit???s functions are available and channels are selected at TV.

SVCD -R W

A B

REPEAT Indicates repeat mode.

Character indicators

Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.

SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.

COPY Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD) copy is in progress.

Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is Locked.

Hi-Fi Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is playing or recording a tape in Hi-Fi.

ST Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received.

SP, SLP, LP, XP

Indicates the current Recording mode.

INTRODUCTION

POWER

Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF.

DVD

Select the VCR/DVD Recorder???s func- tion mode to DVD.

VCR

Select the VCR/DVD Recorder???s func- tion mode to VCR.

INPUT

Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu. Selects TV???s channel.

TV/VCR

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

BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M)

-DVD: Search backward or forward.

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

SKIP (. / >)

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

PAUSE/STEP (X)

Pause playback or recording temporari- ly, press again to exit pause mode. press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

N (PLAY)

Starts playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

AUDIO

Selects an audio language (DVD).

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE

Selects a DVD camera angle, if available.

ZOOM

Enlarges DVD video image.

REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title or all.

A-B

Repeats sequence between two points (A and B)

RANDOM

Plays tracks in random order.

LOCK

Locks/unlocks front panel buttons.

LOCK

The Lock feature disables the front panel buttons to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. Simply press LOCK on the remote control to toggle this feature on and off.

EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE

-Opens and closes the disc tray.

-Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

TV Control Buttons

-POWER: Switches TV ON and OFF.

-INPUT: Selects the TV???s source.

-CH +/???: Selects TV???s channel.

-VOL +/???: Adjusts TV???s volume.

-MUTE: Turns on or off TV sound.

REC (z)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

TIMER REC

Displays Timer Record menu.

REC MODE

Selects the recording mode:

-DVD : SP, LP, or XP.

-VCR : SP or SLP.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH

Displays Marker Search menu.

COPY

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

LIST / DISC MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches between Original and Playlist editing in VR mode.

SETUP

Accesses or removes the Setup menu.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display.

Displays information while viewing a TV program.

RETURN (O)

- Removes the menu.

b B v V (left/right/up/down)

Selects menu options.

CH/TRK(v/V): Selects a program. Adjusts manually the tape???s picture onscreen.

ENTER

Confirms menu selections.

TITLE

Displays the disc???s Title menu, if available.

CHP ADD

Inserts a chapter marker when playing/ recording a DVD-RW disc in VR mode.

THUMBNAIL

Selects a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Original (Title).

CLEAR

Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu.

ANT.IN

Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.

AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

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

A/V OUT (VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right))

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT

(Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs.

INTRODUCTION

AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

S-VIDEO OUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

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Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the VCR/DVD Recorder. Use only one of the connec- tions described below.

Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

For better sound reproduction, connect the recorder???s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See ???Connecting to Optional Equipment??? on page 16.

Caution

Make sure the VCR/DVD Recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

Do not connect the VCR/DVD Recorder???s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Do not connect your VCR/DVD Recorder via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder

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2 Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your Recorder.

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If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adapter onto the ANT.IN jack. The Adapter does not screw on to the VCR/DVD Recorder, it just slips over the jack.

Antenna Antenna

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder

Cable Service Without Cable Box

If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the VCR/DVD Recorder. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the VCR/DVD Recorder???s OUT TO TV jack and the 75 ohm anten- na input jack on the TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband, super band, and hyperband channels. (All cable channels.)

Cable Service With Cable Box

If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the instruction below:

The cable hookup permits both TV and VCR/DVD Recorder operation.

To view or record a CATV channel

1Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

2Set the VCR/DVD Recorder channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter box using CH (v / V) or number (0-9) of your VCR/DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3)

3Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.

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If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not neces- sary to do Auto Channel Set as indicated on page 18.

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Back Panel of

Typical Cable Box

Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder

Connections (Continued)

Connecting to a TV

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

RF coaxial connection

Connect the RF.OUT jack on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R).

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If you use this connection, tune the TV to the VCR/DVD Recorder???s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).

How to set the VCR/DVD Recorder???s RF output channel

When the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned off, press and hold CH (v/V) on the front panel for about five seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). ???RF 03??? or ???RF 04??? appears in the display win- dow.

Audio/Video connection

video cable (V).

2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks from the TV using the audio cables (A).

Rear of TV

S-Video connection

2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).

Component Video (Color Stream??) connection

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

2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).

Progressive Scan (ColorStream?? pro) connection

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

If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan for- mat, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the VCR/DVD Recorder.

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

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

(A).

DVR HOOKUP

Connections (Continued)

Connecting to Optional Equipment

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

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD 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 multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital???, MPEG 2, or DTS)

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 VCR/DVD Recorder???s digital output. (See ???AUDIO??? on page 21).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your VCR/DVD Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Caution:

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

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???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 con- nection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

???To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on- screen display, press AUDIO.

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This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this VCR/DVD Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this VCR/DVD Recorder???s digital audio outputs.

Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder

Amplifier (Receiver)

Connections (Continued)

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder

Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accesso- ry component, using optional audio/video cables.

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If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO jack on the front panel is not available.

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to con- nect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

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

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

DV Digital Camcorder

DV

IN/OUT

Front of VCR/DVD Recorder

DVR HOOKUP

Before Operation

Initial Settings

In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press SETUP, only the first and second level of the menu sys- tem will appear on the TV screen. The third level can be displayed by pressing B. For navigating the menu lev- els, you will see ???B??? on the right side of the menu label to help you go to the next level.

To bring up and exit the Menu:

Press SETUP to bring up the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen.

To go to the next level:

Press B on the remote control.

To go back to the previous level:

Press b on the remote control.

General Operation

1 Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

2 Use v / V to select the desired option.

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

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

5 Press B to move to the third level.

6 Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

Some items require additional steps.

7 Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

GENERAL

Tuning Band Select

1 Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

2 Use v / V to select the GENERAL option.

3 While the GENERAL option is selected, press B to move to the second level.

4 Use v / V to select the Tuning Band option.

5 Press B to move to the third level.

6 Use v / V to select the tuning band option (TV or CATV) then press ENTER.

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

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

CH. Add/Del

Clock

TV Aspect Ratio

Progressive Scan

Factory Setting

Prev. Select

Auto Channel Set

This VCR/DVD Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.

Preparation:

Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in ???Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder??? on page 14

1 Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

2 Use v / V to select the GENERAL option.

3 While the GENERAL option is selected, press B to move to the second level.

4 Use v / V to select the Auto Channel Set option.

5 Press B to move to the third level.

Start icon is highlighted.

6 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.

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After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete, make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV or CATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1~6 as shown pre- vious (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct Tuning Band (TV or CATV).

Before Operation (Continued)

To Add or Erase Channels from Memory

This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually.

5 Use v / V or number buttons to select a channel to add or delete then press ENTER.

Add or Delete icon is highlighted.

6 Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

Auto Clock Set

The VCR/DVD Recorder gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR/DVD Recorder to set up the clock when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned off.

The Clock Set feature is set to Auto at the factory. In the ???Auto??? setting, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a chan- nel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.

1 Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

2 Use v / V to select the GENERAL menu.

3 While the GENERAL menu is selected, press B to move to the second level.

4 Use v / V to select the Clock option.

5 Press B to move to the third level.

6 Use v / V to select the Auto option then press

ENTER.

The Auto option is set at the factory. In the Auto option, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.

7 Use v / V to choose your Time Zone.

You can set your local Time Zone manually. When Timezone is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting.

8 Use B to choose the Daylight Savings option. Use v / V to choose Auto, On, or Off.

You can turn Daylight Savings On or Off manually. When it is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting.

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

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If your local TV station does not send date and time informa- tion, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock man- ually.

Manual Clock Set

3 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.

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

DVR HOOKUP

Before Operation (Continued)

TV Aspect Ratio

4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.

4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off.

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

Factory Setting

If you wish, you can reset the VCR/DVD Recorder to its original factory settings. Select ???SET??? then press

ENTER.

The Initialize menu will appear. Use the b B buttons to select ???Yes??? and press ENTER.

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4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

16:9 Wide

Prev. Select

Some options cannot be reset. (Movie Rating, Password and Country Code)

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering.

???If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the VCR/DVD Recorder to a standard (analog) televi- sion, set Progressive Scan to OFF.

???If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to ON.

Prev. Select

Caution

Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to ON in error, you must reset the VCR/DVD Recorder. First, remove the disc in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

LANGUAGE

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display.

Prev. Select

Disc Language

Select a language for the disc???s Menu, Audio, and Subtitle.

Original : The original language set for the disc is selected.

Other : To select another language, select Other option then press ENTER. Use the numbered buttons to key-in the corre- sponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on page 53. If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to delete one by one and correct it.

Before Operation (Continued)

AUDIO

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the VCR/DVD Recorder???s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital

PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier. The VCR/DVD Recorder???s digital audio outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital recording system. Bitstream: Select when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital decoder).

DTS

OFF: The DTS signal will not be output from the DIGI- TAL AUDIO OUT jack.

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

MPEG

PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier. The VCR/DVD Recorder???s digital audio outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the MPEG1, or MPEG2 recording system.

Bitstream: Select when connected to an MPEG decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with an MPEG decoder).

Sampling Freq. (Frequency)

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program???s sound- track 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 multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into normal stereo sound.

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Before Operation (Continued)

LOCK (Parental Control)

Movie Rating

Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from Level 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs. Ratings are country-dependent. The Parental Control feature allows you to prevent discs from being played by your children or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes.

Level 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not suit- able for children. If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower will be played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an alternative scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, play- back will stop. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

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

Set Password

Movie Rating

Password

Country Code

Prev. Select

Unlock

Level 8(Adult) Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1(Kid Safe)

Changing the 4-digit code

1 Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

2 Use v / V to select the LOCK option.

3 While the LOCK option is selected, press B to move to the second level.

4 Use v / V to select the Movie Rating option.

5 Press B to move to the third level.

6 When you have not entered a password yet.

Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but- tons to create a personal 4-digit security password. Enter the 4-digit password again to confirm.

When you have already entered a password;

Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but- tons to confirm the personal 4-digit security pass- word.

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If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to delete password numbers one by one then correct it.

Eight (8) has the most playback restrictions.

Unlock: If you select Unlock, Parental Control is not active. The disc will play in full.

5 While ???Change??? is selected, press ENTER.

If you select ???Delete??? then press ENTER. The pass- word is deleted.

6 Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered buttons to create a personal 4-digit security password.

7 Enter the 4-digit password again.

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If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to delete password numbers one by one then correct it.

If you forget your 4-digit code

If you forget your password, to clear the current pass- word, follow the procedure below.

1Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.

2Use the Number buttons to enter the 5-digit number ???21019???.

The message appears on the TV screen.

3Select ???Yes??? then press ENTER. The 4-digit pass- word is cleared. Enter a new code as shown above.

Before Operation (Continued)

Country Code

Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See ???Country Code List???, page 54.).

Movie Rating

Password

2 Use v / V to select the LOCK option.

3 While the LOCK option is selected, press B to move to the second level.

4 Use v / V to select the Country Code option.

5 Press B to move to the third level.

6 When you have not entered a password yet.

Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but- tons to create a personal 4-digit security password. Enter the 4-digit password again.

When you have already entered a password;

Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but- tons to confirm the personal 4-digit security pass- word.

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If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to delete password numbers one by one then correct it.

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

9 Press ENTER to confirm your country code selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

RECORD

DISC Record Mode

1 Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

2 Use v / V to select the RECORD option.

3 While the RECORD option is selected, press B to move to the second level.

4 Use v / V to select the DISC Record Mode Set option.

5 Press B to move to the third level.

6 Use b /B to select the VR Mode or Video Mode.

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

VCR Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play).

Prev. Select

Before Operation (Continued)

DV Record Audio

You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack.

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

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

On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used.

DISC

DISC Initialize

DISC Record Mode

VCR Record Mode

DV Record Audio

Auto Chapter

Audio 1

Audio 2

Prev. Select

Auto Chapter

During recording (Video mode only), chapter markers are added automatically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to 3 minutes, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chapter marking, select ???Not Use???.

ENTER.

8 Use b / B to select OK, and press ENTER.

It takes a few moments to initialize the disc.

9 Press ENTER.

Caution

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

Before Operation (Continued)

DISC Finalize

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

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

Caution

Once you have finalized a DVD-R disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc. However, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing Unfinalize.

Finalize

Do you want to finalize the disc?

OK Cancel

5 Use b / B to select OK then press ENTER.

The VCR/DVD Recorder starts finalizing the disc.

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

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If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized on a different DVD Recorder, you can ???Unfinalize??? it by choosing Unfinalize from the Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and re-record onto the disc.

You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc.

DISC Protect

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.

DISC Name

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

???The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.

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

2 Use v / V to select the DISC Name option.

5 Enter a name for the disc. Use v V b B to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

???English/Latin Capital: Selects a keyboard with uppercase characters.

???English/Latin Lowercase: Selects a keyboard with lowercase characters .

???Symbols: Selects a keyboard with all symbols.

???OK: Confirms the name you have entered.

???Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the Keyboard menu.

???Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.

???Delete: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

???b / B: Moves the cursor left or right.

You can also use the remote control to enter DISC Names:

SKIP (. / >): Moves the cursor left or right.

PLAY (N): Inserts a space at the cursor position.

PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to the right of the cursor position.

STOP (x), CLEAR: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor position.

0-9: Enters the character corresponding to the selected column.

DISC MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the keyboard type (English/Latin Capital, English/Latin Lowercase, Symbols).

6 Choose OK then press ENTER to set the name and return to the DISC menu.

7 Press SETUP to exit the menu.

Before Operation (Continued)

General Explanation of

On-Screen Display

This manual gives basic instructions for operating the VCR/DVD Recorder. Some DVDs require specific oper- ation 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 VCR/DVD Recorder or is not available on the disc.

Displaying Information on-screen

You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen.

On-screen display operation

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2 To remove the on-screen display, press DIS- PLAY or RETURN (O) repeatedly until it disap- pears.

See the descriptions on pages 28 and 29 for detailed explanations of on-screen displays for each media type.

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Some discs may not provide all the features shown in the on-screen display examples.

The on-screen display disappears automatically if no button is pressed for seven seconds.

Temporary Feedback Icons

Resume play from this point

Action prohibited or not available

Displaying OSD While Watching TV

While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the on-screen display.

For example, when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted, you would see a screen similar to the following:

MONO

Indicates output audio signal.

Indicates current date and time.

Changing TV Channels

If no disc is playing, you can change TV channels using the number or CH/TRK (v / V) buttons on the remote control, or the CH (v / V) buttons on the front panel.

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Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125.

Changing TV Audio Channel

Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Secondary Audio Program (SAP). You can change the TV audio using the AUDIO button.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to change the TV audio, according to Broadcast audio signal as shown below.

???STEREO+SAP Audio Signal

Stereo ??? SAP ??? Mono ??? Stereo

???STEREO Audio Signal

Stereo ??? L ??? R ??? Mono Stereo

???SAP Audio Signal

Mono ??? SAP ??? Mono

???MONO Audio Signal

Mono

The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.

???If SAP is selected, but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, you will still hear the main audio (Mono or STEREO) channel.

???If the sound is poor quality when set to Stereo, you can often improve it by changing to Mono.

???When an external input is selected, the audio channel can be switched only to Stereo.

DVR HOOKUP

DVD

Shows the current title/chapter number and total number of titles/chapters

Menu Options

Title Number

Chapter Number

Time search

Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode

Subtitle language

ABC

Angle

Sound

VR

Shows the title name, recording date, recording mode, etc. ORG: Original PLS: Playlist

Menu Options

Title Number

Chapter Number

Time search

Sound

Shows the elapsed playing time and total time.

Shows the elapsed playing time and total time.

Before Operation (Continued)

OSD Menu Options by Media Type (Continued)

DVR HOOKUP

Shows the current mode

b/ B

b/ B

Shows playing speed, recording tape information and the elapsed playing progress bar.

Audio Channel

Operation with DVD and Video CD

Playing a DVD or Video CD

Playback Setup

Before using the remote control, press the DVD but- ton to select the device to be operated.

Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

2 Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.

READING appears on the display window, and playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY.

In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.

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If a menu screen is displayed

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 DISC MENU to return to the menu screen.

VCD

Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view.

Press RETURN to return to the menu screen.

Menu settings and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc. Follow the instructions on each menu screen.

You may also set PBC to OFF under the DISC Settings menu. See page 25.

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If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Movie Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be author- ized (see ???Movie Rating???, on page 22).

DVDs may have a Region Code.

Your VCR/DVD Recorder will not play discs that have a region code different from your VCR/DVD Recorder. The region code for this VCR/DVD Recorder is 1 (one).

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Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be avail- able on the Setup menu.

Moving to another TITLEs

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

Press DISPLAY twice and use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select a title number and press ENTER to confirm.

Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKs

DVD Video VR VCD

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

Press SKIP (. or >) briefly during playback to select the next chapter/track or to return to the begin- ning of the current chapter/track.

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

To go directly to any chapter/track during playback, press DISPLAY twice. Then, use v / V to select chap- ter icon (or for a Video CD, select the track icon). Then, enter the chapter/track number using the num- bered buttons (0-9) or press b / B and press ENTER.

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On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF in the DISC menu to use this function. See page 25.

Slow Motion

DVD Video VR VCD

1Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) during pause mode.

The VCR/DVD Recorder will enter SLOW mode.

2Use the BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) to select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4, t 1/2, or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4, T 1/2.

With a Video CD, the Slow speed changes to : T 1/8, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward).

3To exit Slow Motion mode, press PLAY.

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Slow motion playback in reverse is not possible with Video CDs.

Playing a DVD or Video CD (continued)

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

DVD Video VR VCD

1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.

2You can advance or back up the picture frame-by- frame by pressing b/B repeatedly during PAUSE mode.

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Frame-by-frame reverse playback is not available on Video CDs.

Search DVD Video VR VCD

1Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) during playback.

The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.

2Press BACKWARD or FORWARD to select the required speed: mX2, mX4, mX8, mX16, mX100, n (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8, MX16, MX100, N (forward).

With a Video CD, the Search speed changes to: mX2, mX4, mX8 (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8 (forward).

3To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N).

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When you press BACKWARD or FORWARD during Search mode to go to normal speed, search mode is canceled.

Random Karaoke DVD VCD

1Press RANDOM during playback or in Stop mode. The unit automatically begins Random Playback and ???RANDOM??? appears on the TV screen.

2To return to normal playback, press RANDOM until ???NORMAL??? appears on the TV screen.

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This function only works with DVD Karaoke discs or video CDs without PBC.

On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF in the DISC menu to use the Random function. See page 25.

Repeat DVD Video VR VCD

REPEAT

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DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/Off

1To repeat the currently playing chapter, press

REPEAT.

The REPEAT CHAPTER appears on the TV screen.

2To repeat the title currently playing, press REPEAT a second time.

The REPEAT TITLE appears on the TV screen.

3To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.

The REPEAT OFF icon appears on the TV screen.

Video CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off

1To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT.

The REPEAT TRACK icon appears on the TV screen.

2To repeat the disc currently playing, press REPEAT a second time.

The REPEAT ALL icon appears on the TV screen.

3To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.

The REPEAT OFF icon appears on the TV screen.

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On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF in the DISC menu to use the Repeat function. See page 25.

Repeat A-B

To repeat a sequence in a title:

1Press A-B at your chosen starting point.

REPEAT A- appears on the TV screen.

2Press A-B again at your chosen end point.

REPEAT A-B appears briefly on the TV screen, and the repeat sequence begins.

3To cancel the sequence, press A-B repeatedly to select REPEAT OFF.

PLAYBACK

Playing a DVD or Video CD (Continued)

Time Search DVD Video VR

- : -- : --

The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any chosen time on the disc.

1Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.

The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of the current disc.

2Within 7 seconds, use v / V to select the Time Search icon in the on-screen display.

The ???-:--:--??? appears in the Time Search box.

3Within 7 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the required start time. Enter hours, minutes, and sec- onds from left to right in the box.

You can not enter an invalid time.

If you enter the wrong numbers, press b / B to move the under bar (_) to the wrong number. Then reenter the correct numbers.

4Within 7 seconds, press ENTER to confirm the start time.

Playback starts from the selected time on the disc.

Zoom DVD Video VR VCD

The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image.

1Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to acti- vate the Zoom function.

The square frame will be displayed in the right bottom of the picture. If no button is pressed for more than 5 seconds, the square frame will disappear.

Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence shown below.

X1(normal size) ??? X2 size ??? X4 size ??? X1(normal size)

2Use the b B v V buttons to move through the zoomed picture.

3To resume normal playback, press CLEAR or press ZOOM repeatedly until the normal picture appears.

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The zoom function may not work for some DVDs.

Marker Search

You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to six points can be memorized.

To enter a mark, follow these steps.

1During disc playback, press MARKER when playback reaches the spot that you want to memorize.

The Marker icon will appear on the TV screen briefly.

2Repeat step 1 to enter up to six Marker points on a disc.

To Recall a Marked Scene

1During disc playback, press SEARCH.

The Marker Search menu will appear on the TV screen.

2Use the b B v V buttons to select a Marked scene that you want to recall.

3Press ENTER.

Playback will start from the Marked scene.

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

To clear a Marked Scene

1During disc playback, press SEARCH.

The Marker Search menu will appear on the TV screen.

2Use b B v V to select the Marked scene that you want to erase.

3Press CLEAR.

???Delete selected marker. Continue???? message appears.

4Use b / B to select ???Yes??? then press ENTER.

5Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene.

6To remove the Marker Search menu, press RETURN (O).

Disc Menus DVD

Many DVDs contain Disc menus that allow you to access special features. To open a Disc menu, press DISC MENU. Then use the 0-9 buttons to directly select the desired option, or use the b B v V buttons to high- light your selection and press ENTER.

1Press DISC MENU.

The Disc menu is displayed.

2To exit the Disc menu, press STOP (x).

Title Menus DVD

1 Press TITLE.

If the current title has a menu, the Title menu will appear on the TV screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu may appear.

2The Title menu may contain camera angles, spoken languages and subtitle options, as well as the chap- ters for the title.

Playing a DVD or Video CD (Continued)

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback.

Press ANGLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to select a desired angle.

The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen.

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

Changing the Audio Language DVD

5.1CH 1. ENG

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during play- back to hear a different audio language or audio track.

Changing the Audio Channel VCD

STEREO

With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT).

3D Surround DVD Video VR VCD

NORMAL

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

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

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

Finding Locations on a Disc VCD

2Use b / B to find the desired starting position for playback.

3Press ENTER to confirm the selected position.

Playback starts from the selected position.

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This function will not work if any bookmarks have been set; see page 32.

Last Condition Memory DVD

This VCR/DVD 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 VCR/DVD Recorder or switch off the VCR/DVD Recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings memo- rized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled.

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Settings are stored in memory for use any time.

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

The Last Condition Memory function may not work on some DVDs.

Subtitles DVD

ABC

OFF

Audio CD and MP3 Operation

Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc

CD MP3

The VCR/DVD Recorder can play audio CDs and MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before play- ing MP3 files, read ???Notes on MP3 Recordings??? at right.

During playback, the current track???s elapsed playing time will appear on the display window and menu. Playback will stop at the end of the disc.

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On the MP3 CD menu, you can display the folders on the disc. Use v V b B to select the ???Folder??? icon on the MP3 CD menu then press ENTER twice.

Also, you can display only tracks in the folders. Use v V b B to select a folder then press ENTER.

If audio tracks and MP3 files are mixed on the disc, you can switch between the AUDIO CD menu and MP3 CD menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly in Stop mode.

If you select a track and press DISPLAY, the file infor- mations are displayed.

If you select a folder and press DISPLAY, the number of subfolders and number of MP3 files in the folder are displayed.

If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder

list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.

You can view TV channel or video input source by pressing RETURN. If you want to return to the MP3 or AUDIO CD menu, press DISC MENU/LIST.

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

Notes on MP3 Recordings

About MP3

An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call files that have the ???.mp3??? file extension ???MP3 files???. The VCR/DVD Recorder can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than ???.mp3???.

MP3 Disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows:

1.CD-R/RW physical format should be ???ISO 9660??? and ???JOLIET???.

2.If you record MP3 files using the software which cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for example ???Direct- CD??? etc., it is impossible to playback MP3 files. We recommend that you use ???Easy-CD Creator???, which creates an ISO9660 or JOLIET file system.

3.The total number of files and folders on the disc are free but the total number of files and folders on the folder should be less than 1999.

This VCR/DVD Recorder requires discs/recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are auto- matically set to these standards. There are many differ- ent types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 files) that require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to insure compatible playback.

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

Pause CD MP3

1Press PAUSE/STEP during playback.

2To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP again.

Moving to Another Track CD MP3

Press SKIP . or > briefly during

playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.

Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the pre- vious track.

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

Repeat CD MP3

Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.

???Audio CD

-TRACK: Repeats the current track.

-ALL: Repeats all the tracks on a disc.

-OFF: Does not play repeatedly (no display).

???MP3 Disc

-TRACK: Repeats the current track.

-FOLDER: Repeats all the tracks on a folder of a disc.

-OFF: Does not play repeatedly (no display).

Random CD MP3

Search CD

1Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) during playback.

The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.

2Press BACKWARD or FORWARD to select the required speed: mX2, mX4, mX8 (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8 (forward).

Search speed and direction are indicated on the menu screen.

3To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N).

Repeat A-B CD

To repeat a sequence in a title:

1Press A-B at your chosen start point.

Repeat icon and ???A-??? appears on the menu screen.

2Press A-B again at your chosen end point.

The Repeat icon and ???A - B??? appears on the left side of menu screen, and the repeat sequence begins.

3To exit the sequence and return to normal play, press A-B again.

The Repeat icon disappears from the menu screen.

PLAYBACK

2 Use v V to select a track or fold on the List then press ENTER.

The options appears on the left side of the menu.

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Press and hold V for fast to move to the next track or folder.

Press and hold v for fast to move to the previ- ous track or folder.

3 Use v V to highlight the ???Program Add??? icon then press ENTER.

The selected track is added to the Program List.

4 Repeat steps 2-3 to place additional tracks on the Program list.

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You can add multi tracks on the List to the Program List.

1.Select a track then press MARKER.

2.Repeat step 1 to mark additional tracks.

3.Select any track then press ENTER.

The options appears on the left side of the menu.

4.Use v / V to highlight the ???Program Add??? icon then press ENTER.

The all marked tracks are added to the Program List.

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

If you select folder for Programmed Playback, all tracks in the folder are added to the program list.

Repeat Programmed Tracks

Press REPEAT to select a desired Repeat mode.

???TRACK : Repeats the current track.

???ALL : Repeats all the tracks on a disc.

???OFF : Does not play repeatedly (no display).

Erasing a Track from the Program List

1Select the track that you wish to erase from the Program List then press ENTER.

The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2Select the Delete icon then press ENTER.

The selected track is deleted on the Program List.

3Repeat steps 1-2 to delete additional tracks on the Program List.

Erasing the multi tracks on the Program List

1.Select a track on the Program List then press

MARKER.

2.Repeat step 1 to mark additional tracks.

3.Select any track then press ENTER.

The options appears on the left side of the menu.

4.Use v / V to highlight the ???Delete??? icon then press

ENTER.

The all marked tracks are deleted from the Program List.

Changing the order of Program List

5 Use B to move the tracks to the Program list.

The programmed track you selected last is highlighted on the program list.

6 Use v / V to select the track you want to start playing.

7 Press PLAY (N) to start.

Playback begins in the order in which you programmed the tracks and ???PRG??? indicator appears on the display window.

Playback stops after playing the last programmed track on the program list.

1Select the track you wish to move on the Program List then press ENTER.

The options appear on the left side of the menu.

2Select Move then press ENTER.

A yellow bar appears in the Program List.

3Use v/V to move the yellow bar to the desired loca- tion, then press ENTER.

The selected track is moved.

4If you wish to move other tracks repeat stages 1 - 3.

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Use MARKER to move multiple tracks.

Photo Disc Operation

Viewing a Photo Disc JPEG

This VCR/DVD Recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEG files on right.

2 Use v V b B to select a folder, and ENTER.

Open icon is highlighted on the left side of the menu.

3 Press ENTER.

A list of files in the folder appears.

JPEG

Photo

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If the icon displays in a JPEG file list, it means you cannot see those JPEG files.

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

The options appear on the left side of the menu.

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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 the

icon and press ENTER.

5 Use v / V to select the Full Screen option then press ENTER.

File 03.jpg

6 To stop viewing at any other time, press STOP or RETURN (O).

The Photo menu appears.

Selecting other Files

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

To rotate the picture

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

To view Slide Show

1.Select Slide Show option on the menu.

2.Press ENTER.

Slide Show menu appears.

Slide Show

Speed Normal

Start Cancel

3.Use v V b B to set the options. Object: All files or Selected file.

Speed: Selects Slide Show speed (Slow, Normal, Fast).

4.Select START icon then press ENTER to start slide show.

5.Press STOP to stop the Slide Show and return to the Photo menu.

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Use the MARKER button to select multiple files.

Notes on JPEG Files

Depending on the size and number of the JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD player to read the disc???s content. If you don???t see an on-screen dis- play after several minutes, some of the files are too big ??? reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less than 4 megapixels and burn another disc.

The total number of files and folders on the disc are free but the total number of files and folders on the folder should be less than 1999.

Some discs may be incompatible due to different recording format or condition of the disc.

When you are using software such as ???Easy CD Creator??? to burn jpeg files on a CD-R, ensure that all the selected files have the ???.jpg??? extension before copying into the CD layout.

If the files have ???.jpe??? or ???.jpeg??? extensions, please rename them as ???.jpg??? files.

File names without ???.jpg??? extension will not be able to be read by this VCR/DVD Recorder, even though the files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.

On CDs with mixed content (audio tracks, MP3 files and JPEG files), you can select among the AUDIO CD menu, MP3 CD menu, and Photo CD menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly in Stop mode.

PLAYBACK

VCR Mode Tape Playback

Preparation

Before using the remote control, press the VCR but- ton to select the device to be operated.

Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

Normal Playback VHS

2 Press PLAY (N) once.

PLAY icon appears on the TV screen.

It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play- back. It will be automatically selected by the VCR/DVD Recorder.

In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically.

3 Press STOP (x) to stop playback.

STOP icon appears on the TV screen.

If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed, the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically stop, rewind and eject the tape, and turn itself off.

Tracking Control VHS

Auto Tracking

The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks.

The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:

A tape is played back for the first time. Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.

Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control or

CH (v/V) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced.

In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully. Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 sec- onds.

Special Effect Playback VHS

Special effects playback notes

Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.

The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.

During the high-speed picture search modes, a short time is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this time.

Search

This function lets you visually search forward and back- ward for a desired scene on your tape.

1Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) during playback.

The VCR/DVD Recorder will be activated in the

SEARCH mode.

If the VCR/DVD Recorder is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the VCR/DVD Recorder will auto- matically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads.

2 To return to playback, press PLAY (N).

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. A still picture appears on the TV screen.

If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control.

If the VCR/DVD Recorder is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR/DVD Recorder will auto- matically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads.

2Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture.

3To return to playback, press PLAY (N).

Slow Motion

1While in still mode, press FORWARD (M).

The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times

slower than the normal speed.

During slow playback, use CH/TRK (v/V) on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands.

If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically change to nor- mal play mode.

2 To return to playback, press PLAY (N).

Counter Memory Function

This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times.

1Begin recording or playing a tape.

2Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the real-time counter on the TV screen.

3At the point you want to locate later, reset the real- time counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR.

Continue to play or record.

4Press STOP when recording or playback finishes.

5Press RETURN (O).

The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about ???0:00:00???.

Basic Recording

Basic Recording from a TV

Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording.

2 Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality), XP(High quality)

VCR: SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play)

3 Use CH (v/V) on the front panel or CH/TRK(v/V) on the remote control to select the TV channel to record.

4 Use AUDIO to select the audio channel to record.

The table below shows what will be recorded on the differ- ent settings for different types of broadcast. The last col- umn (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.

5 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 (or tape) is full.

To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer Recording on right.

6 Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

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The available recording DVD title number is 99.

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

Instant Timer Recording

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

2 Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the record- ing time length.

Recording starts after the first press.

DVD: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes (maximum 240 minutes) within free space.

VCR: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 30 minutes (maximum 540 minutes). Please con- firm the VHS tape has enough remaining time to be recorded before recording.

Instant Timer Record Menu

Checking the Recording Time

Press REC (z) or DISPLAY once to check the record- ing time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment.

Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the dis- play window.

To Extend the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by press- ing REC (z).

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

To Pause the Recording

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

2When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X) or REC (z).

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???If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer Recording, it will be canceled.

???The VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically power off when the Instant Timer Recording ends.

To record one TV program while watching another

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

The TV indicator appears.

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

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

For example: To change channels during recording, first press PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode. Then select the desired channel on the VCR/DVD Recorder, and press PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.

RECORDING

Copying from DVD to VCR

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

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If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or Discs). ???Copy-protected. Cannot record.??? is displayed on the TV screen.

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

4 Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you want to start recording using the PLAY and PAUSE functions.

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

5 Press the COPY button on the remote control or front panel.

The Copy to VCR menu appears.

Copy to VCR

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

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If you press PAUSE during Copy mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the ???COPY??? indicator blinks on the front panel display. While in Pause mode, you can adjust the DVD playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume copying, press the COPY button twice.

8 Stop the Copy Process

To stop copying at any other time, press STOP (x). You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again.

Copying from VCR to DVD

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

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If the VHS video tape you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the tape. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded tapes.

1 Insert a VHS Tape

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

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

Insert a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

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When using a DVD-RW disc, you must initialize before copying; see page 24.

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

4 Find the place on the VHS tape from which you want to start recording using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions.

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

5 Press the COPY button on the remote control or front panel.

The Copy to DVD menu appears.

Copy to DVD

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

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If you press PAUSE during Copy mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the ???COPY??? indicator blinks on the front panel display. While in Pause mode, you can adjust the VCR playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The DVD deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume copying, press the COPY button twice.

8 Stop the Copy Process

To stop copying at any other time, press STOP (x). Copying will stop automatically when the VHS tape ends.

Timer Recording

The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month.

1 Press TIMER REC.

The Timer Record menu will appear.

??? Media ??? Choose a media (DVD or VCR).

??? Ch. ??? Choose a channel (2-69 or 1-125 for anten- na or cable channels respectively, excluding skip channels), or one of the external inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).

??? Date ??? Choose a date up to 1 month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program.

??? Start Time ??? Set the recording start time.

??? End Time ??? Set the recording end time.

??? Mode ??? Choose a record mode. DVD: SP, LP, XP, or AT (Auto) VCR: SP, SLP, AT (Auto)

AUTO mode determines how much time is avail- able on the disc or tape and switches record mode, if necessary, to complete recording the program.

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

???b / B (left/right) ??? Move the cursor left/right

???v / V (up/down) ??? Change the setting at the cur- rent cursor position

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

???Press ENTER after filling in all the program infor- mation.

???Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List.

3 Press ENTER to save the program.

The Timer Record List will appear.

4 Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record List.

5 Be sure to load a recordable disc or tape.

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???The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.

???If the Disc and Tape indicator are blinking, either no disc or tape is loaded, or the loaded disc is not recordable.

???The VCR/DVD Recorder will record the audio according to the current TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or SAP). Use the AUDIO button to set the audio before switching the VCR/DVD Recorder to Standby mode.

???You must press STOP to stop the Timer Recording.

???The VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically power off when the Timer Recording ends.

???There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to confirm the recorded program. If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially (one right after the other), the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice.

???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.

Timer Record List

Canceling a Timer Recording

You can clear a timer setting anytime before the record- ing 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 STOP.

Timer Recording Troubleshooting

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

???There is no disc (or tape) loaded.

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

???Disc Protect is set to ON in the Disc menu (see page 25).

???There are already 99 titles recorded on the disc.

You cannot enter a timer program when:

???A recording is already underway.

???The time you???re trying to set has already passed.

???There are already 8 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.

Confirmation is not possible when:

???Disc Protect setting is set to ON.

???There are already 99 titles recorded on the disc.

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

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 VCR/DVD Recorder???s external inputs.

VCR/DVD Recorder. See page 17.

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

??? AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel

??? AV2 (AV2 COMP): Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel

??? DV: DV Input mounted on front panel

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

3 Load a recordable disc or tape.

4 Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), XP(High Quality)

VCR: SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play)

5 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 39.

6 Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

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If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 8 for more details.

Recording from a Digital Camcorder

You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this VCR/DVD Recorder. You can use the VCR/DVD Recorder???s remote to control both the camcorder and the VCR/DVD Recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 24).

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???The source signal must be DVC-SD format.

???Some camcorders cannot be controlled using the VCR/DVD Recorder remote.

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

???You cannot control the VCR/DVD Recorder remotely from a component connected to the DV IN jack.

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

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

2Check 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 sub-menu of the General menu. See DV Rec Audio on page 24 for more information.

3Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.

DV appears in the display window.

4Find the place on the camcorder tape from which you want to start recording.

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

???Depending on your camcorder, you can use this VCR/DVD Recorder???s remote control to control the camcorder using the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE func- tions.

5Press 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 or STOP. You cannot control the cam- corder 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.

Playing Recordings on Other DVD Players

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode. A small number of players can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the other player to check what kinds of discs it will play.

Finalizing a Disc

Finalizing ???fixes??? the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or com- puter equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing DISC MENU or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to ???DISC Finalize??? on page 25.

What is DV?

Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995. ???i.LINK??? and the ???i.LINK??? logo are trademarks.

???This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

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

???You cannot control this recorder from external equip- ment connected via the DV IN jack (including two DVD Recorders).

???It may not always be possible to control the connect- ed camcorder via the DV IN jack.

???Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-bit/32kHz. The VCR/DVD Recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set DV Record Audio to Audio 1 or Audio 2 as necessary (see page 24).

???Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or 48kHz (not 44.1kHz).

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

???If DV Rec Audio is set to Audio 2, but no Audio 2 sig- nal is present, DV Audio will be reset to Audio 1 auto- matically.

DV-Related Messages

You may see the following messages appear on your TV screen when using the DV IN jack.

Camcorder not connected

The camcorder is not connected properly, or the cam- corder is switched off.

Too many devices connected

The DV jack on this recorder supports connection to just one camcorder.

Check tape

There is no cassette loaded into the connected equip- ment.

Uncontrollable device

The VCR/DVD Recorder cannot control the camcorder.

Updating device information

Camcorder is updating information for DV.

Camera Mode

Camcorder is set to camera mode.

Troubleshooting

If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the DV IN jack, check the following:

???Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.

???Try switching off the connected equipment, then switch it back on.

???Try switching the audio input.

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Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the remote control supplied with this VCR/DVD Recorder.

RECORDING

Edits you make to the Original content changes the actual content of the disc. For example, if you delete a title or chapter from the Original content (Title or Chapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc, freeing up extra recording time.

When you edit the Playlist, on the other hand, you are not changing the content of the disc. For example, when you delete a title from the Playlist, you are just telling the recorder not to play that title; nothing is actu- ally deleted from the disc.

Titles, Chapters and Parts VR

Titles in the disc???s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts. Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new title made up of a section (ie., chapter) of an Original title. Deleting a part removes part of a title from the Original or Playlist menu.

Caution

???When editing using the Delete, Add and Move func- tions, 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 momen- tary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.

Adding Chapter Markers VR

Chapter

You can put a chapter marker anywhere in a Playlist or Original title during recording or playback.

Once the chapter is marked, you can use the Chapter Search feature, as well as Erase, combine and move chapters in the Original (Chapter) or Playlist (Chapter) menu.

You can insert up to 999 chapter markers in both the Original and Playlist contents.

1 Play the title (Original or Playlist).

2 At the point you want to start a new chapter, press CHP ADD.

A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.

??? You can also put chapter markers during recording.

Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails

Each title and chapter displayed in the Original or Playlist 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.

1 Play the title (Original or Playlist).

2 Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently dis- played picture the one that appears in the Original or Playlist menu.

The still picture that you choose appears in both the Original or Playlist menu.

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You can also change the thumbnail picture of the title on the Original (Chapter) or Playlist (Chapter) menu. Select a chapter on the Original (Chapter) or Playlist (Chapter) menu then press THUMBNAIL. The thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter is changed.

Using the Original (Title) menu VR

The Original (Title) is where you build and edit your Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc. You can also play individual titles directly from the Original (Title) menu.

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To switch between the Original (Title) and Playlist (Title) menu, press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly. The Original and Playlist heading at the top of the screen indicate which mode you are in.

2 To view Original (Title) options, select the title you want then press ENTER.

Original (Title) options appears on the left side of the Original (Title) display.

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

Using the Original (Chapter) menu VR

2 Use v V b B to choose the title you want to view Original (Chapter) menu then press

ENTER.

Original (Title) options appears on the left side of the Original (Title) menu.

3 Use v / V to select ???View Chap.??? from Original (Title) options then press ENTER.

Original (Chapter) menu appears on the TV screen.

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4 To view Original (Chapter) options, select the chapter you want then press ENTER.

Original (Chapter) options appears on the left side of the Original (Chapter) menu.

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

EDITING

Play

View Chap.

Rename

Delete

Playlist Add

Delete Part

Copy to VCR

Play: Start playback of the selected title.

View Chap.: Shows the Original (Chapter) menu of the title (Refer to right column on this page).

Rename: Edits the title name. (page 47)

Delete: Deletes the title from the Original (Title) menu. (see page 47)

Playlist Add: Adds the title to the Playlist. (see page 48)

Delete Part: Deletes a part of the Title. (see page 50)

Copy to VCR: Copys the title to a VHS tape.

6 Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Original (Chapter) menu.

Using the Playlist (Title) Menu VR

???Use the v/V buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than 6 titles or chapters.

???To exit the Playlist (Title), press RETURN (O).

2 To view Playlist (Title) options, select the title you want then press ENTER.

Playlist (Title) options appears on the left side of the Playlist (Title) menu.

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

4 Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Playlist (Title) menu.

Using the Playlist (Chapter) Menu VR

2 Use v V b B to choose the title you want to view Playlist (Title) menu then press ENTER.

Playlist (Title) options appears on the left side of the Playlist (Title) menu.

3 Use v / V to select ???View Chap.??? from Playlist (Title) options then press ENTER.

Playlist (Chapter) menu appears on the TV screen.

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4 To view Playlist (Chapter) options, select the chapter you want then press ENTER.

Playlist (Chapter) options appears on the left side of the Playlist (Chapter) menu.

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

6 Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Playlist (Chapter) menu.

Naming a Title VR

You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long.

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2 Use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER.

Options appears on the left side of the menu.

Deleting an Original or Playlist

Title/Chapter VR

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 actu- ally deleted from the disc and the remaining time avail- able for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.

EDITING

Play

View Chap.

Rename

Delete

Playlist Add

Delete Part

Copy to VCR

Play

View Chap.

Rename

Delete

Delete Part

Copy to VCR

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It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less than 3 seconds long.

3 Use v/V to select ???Rename??? option then press

ENTER.

The Keyboard menu appears.

4 Enter a name for the title. Use v V b B to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Refer step 5 as shown on page 26 (DISC Name).

5 Choose OK then press ENTER to save the name and return to the previous menu screen.

6 Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu.

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

2 Use v V b B to choose a chapter or title you want to delete then press ENTER.

Options appears on the left side of the screen.

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Making a New Playlist VR

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 48).

The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chap- ter 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.

Adding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist

VR

You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a Playlist title even if it is already registered.

If you want to show the Original (Chapter) menu, refer to ???Using the Original (Chapter)??? on page 45.

2 Choose an Original title or chapter to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.

The Original (Title) or Original (Chapter) options appear on the left side of the screen.

2 Choose a title or chapter on the Original menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.

Play

View Chap.

Rename

Delete

Playlist Add

Delete Part

Copy to VCR

Play

View Title

Delete

Merge

Playlist Add

Original (Title or Chapter) options appears on the left side of the Original (Title or Chapter) menu.

Play

View Chap.

Rename

Delete

Playlist Add

Delete Part

Copy to VCR

Play

View Title

Delete

Merge

Playlist Add

3 Use v / V to select ???Playlist Add??? from the Original (Title) or Original (Chapter) options then press ENTER.

Select Playlist.

New Playlist

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3 Use v / V to select ???Playlist Add??? from from the Original (Title or Chapter) options then press

ENTER.

Select Playlist.

New Playlist

4 Select ???New Playlist??? then press ENTER.

The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.

4 Choose a Playlist title that is already registered to insert a title, then press ENTER.

The title appears in the updated Playlist menu.

5 Repeat steps 1-4 to continue adding to the Playlist.

6 Press RETURN (O) to exit, or DISC MENU/LIST to go back to the Original (Title) menu.