RC297H-M_NA1ULLB_OM

RC297H-M_NA1ULLB

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.

DVD RECORDER/

VIDEO CASSETTE

RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: RC797T

Call us and we will

guide you through

your first recording,

for free.

1-800-243-0000

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 trian-

gle is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and maintenance (servic-

ing) instructions in the literature accompanying

the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined

space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION:

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila-

tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to

protect it from over heating.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the prod-

uct on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product

should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book-

case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION: CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this

owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized

service center.

Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out 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.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a

dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appli-

ance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check

the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose

or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power

cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are danger-

ous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or

fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if

its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,

discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord

replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized

servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,

such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or

walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets,

and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the unit, unplug the unit from the

outlet. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is

easily accessible.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio

frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment

may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are

expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could

lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized

change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-

munications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this prod-

uct’s compliance is:

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

Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Phone: 1-201-816-2000.

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

REFERENCE

INTRODUCTION

1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and

operating instructions should be read before the

product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating

and use instructions should be retained for future

reference.

3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product

and in the operating instructions should be

adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. - For

example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swim-

ming 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.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of

the product and to protect it from over-heating.

The openings should never be blocked by placing

the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar

surface. This product should not be placed in a

built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided or the manu-

facturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-

ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-

ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-

vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service person-

nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

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

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or

has been dropped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

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

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

REFERENCE.

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in elec-

tric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the follow-

ing procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

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

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

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

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

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

Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOOKUP AND SETTINGS

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

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

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

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TV VIEWING

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

Channel Selection with Channel List menu .27

General Explanation of On-Screen Display .28

Displaying Information While Watching TV . .28

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

PLAYBACK

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

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

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

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

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

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files

. . . .34

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

RECORDING

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

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

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

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

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

AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top

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

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

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

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

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

Recording from External Components . . . . .43

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

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

EDITING

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .45

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

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

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

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

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the

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

Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Viewing Title List menu displayed on other

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

Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD

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

REFERENCE

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INTRODUCTION

To ensure proper use of this product, please read

this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future

reference.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation

and indicates that the function is not permitted by this

unit or specific media.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-

tures.

Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task

easier.

A section whose title has one of the following sym-

bols are applicable only to those discs represented

by the symbol.

All DVD discs listed below.

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode

DVD-RAM disc

DVD+RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD+R (DL) disc

DVD-Video disc

Audio CDs

MP3 files

WMA files

JPEG files

VHS Tape

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the

disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on

the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not

expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat

and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct

sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-

ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,

clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from

the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,

thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static

spray intended for older vinyl records.

VCR

JPEG

WMA

MP3

ACD

DVD

-R

+RW

RAM

-RW

Video

-RW

DVD ALL

Introduction

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after mov-

ing it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave

it for two or three hours without operating it. If you

use this product in such a situation, it may damage

discs/tapes and internal parts.

Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable)

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

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

same Disc.

[VR mode]

 Recordings can be extensively edited

 Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

[Video mode]

 Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

 Limited editing features

DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)

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

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

 Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

 Limited editing features

DVD-RAM (DVD - Random Access Memory)

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

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

same Disc.

 Playable on DVD-RAM compatible players.

 Recordings can be extensively edited.

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

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

DVD+RW (DVD + ReWritable)

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

same Disc.

 Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatic finalization)

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

 Recordings can be edited.

DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)

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

more.

 Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

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

chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

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

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

more.

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

of video on a single DVD+R DL disc.

 Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

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

chapter mark, etc.)

 Limited title/chapter editing features.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

DVD-R

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)

That’s (8x, 16x)

SONY (16x)

DVD+R

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x)

Ricoh (8x, 16x)

SONY (16x)

DVD-RW

Mitsubishi (4x)

Verbatim (4x)

JVC (4x)

Victor (4x)

Maxell (4x)

DVD+RW

Mitsubishi (4x)

SONY (2.4x)

Verbatim (2.4x)

Ricoh (2.4X, 4x)

DVD+R DL

Mitsubishi (2.4x)

Maxell (2.4x)

DVD-RAM

Fujifilm (2x)

Mitsubishi (3x)

INTRODUCTION

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

• Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW)

may not be playable.

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

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

lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are

cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc.

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

• This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal

playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different

types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain

pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

• Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from

the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought

from the copyright owner.

Regional Code

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

the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number

must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

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

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

Restrictions on video recording

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

discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording

will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.

•Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc

with CPRM (see below).

What is ‘CPRM’?

CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast

programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.

This Recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you

cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs format-

ted in VR mode or DVD-RAM discs, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically

compatible with CPRM.

• Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is

lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or

music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

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

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

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended

for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notice for Progressive Scan Use

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

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

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

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

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

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

INTRODUCTION

Using an USB Flash Drive

This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG files con-

tained in the USB Flash Drive.

Inserting/Removing the USB Flash Drive

Inserting the USB Flash Drive

Insert straight-in until it fits into place.

Removing the USB Flash Drive

Withdraw the USB Flash Drive carefully.

Note:

 Keep the USB Flash Drive out of reach of children.

If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

 This unit supports only USB Flash Memory with

FAT16 or FAT36 format.



Do not extract the USB Flash Drive in operating

(play, move, etc.).

Compatible USB Flash Drive

1. USB Flash Drive which require additional program

installation when you have connected it to a com-

puter, is not supported.

2. USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support

USB1.1.

Using the USB Flash Drive

1. Insert an USB Flash Drive.

2. Press HOME on the Remote Control.

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

4. Select [USB] then press ENTER.

Details for the options are on page 20.

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

PHOTO List menu before extracting the USB

Flash Drive.

Note:

The USB Flash Drive option in the HOME menu is

not selectable if the unit is in VCR mode.

About the Remote Control

Operation Range

Point the Remote Control at the Remote Sensor

and press the buttons.

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

Remote Sensor.

Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of

the Remote Sensor.

Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear

of the Remote Control, and insert two

(R03/AAA) size batteries with 3 and

# aligned correctly.

Do not mix old and new batteries and never

mix different types of batteries such as stan-

dard, alkaline, etc.

a Disc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

b Z DVD

Opens or closes the disc tray.

c Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

d Z VCR

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

POWER

Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.

f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback.

Pause playback or recording temporarily,

press again to exit pause mode.

g x (STOP)

Stops playback

h z (REC)

Starts recording.

Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

i CH (v/V)

Scans up or down through memorized

channels.

j DUBBING

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

Lights when the Recorder is dubbing.

k Display window

Shows the current status of the Recorder.

Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck.

The DVD deck is selected.

Lights when the Recorder is in playing mode

or flashes when search mode.

The VCR deck is selected.

Indicates when the recorder is in timer

recording or a timer recording is

programmed.

A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.

The Recorder is recording.

Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)

Indicates that TV mode is active.

Indicates total playing time,

elapsed time, remaining time

or current deck status

(Playback, Pause, etc).

l Remote Sensor

Point the recorder Remote Control here.

m DVD/VCR

Toggles control between the DVD deck and the

VCR deck.

n RES.

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COM-

PONENT OUTPUT jacks.

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

- COMPONENT: 480p, 480i

o USB Port

Connect an USB Flash Drive.

p DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

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

Connect the audio/video output of an external

source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,

Camcorder, etc.).

REC

VCR

DVD

Front Panel

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INTRODUCTION

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POWER (1)

Turns Recorder ON and OFF.

DVD

Select the Recorder’s function mode to

DVD.

VCR

Select the Recorder’s function mode to

VCR.

EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

- Opens and closes the disc tray.

- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

- Inputs channel numbers.

DASH (-)

Enters a channel number for multiple

channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc.

INPUT

Changes the input to use for recording

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

TV Control Buttons

See page 53.

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BACKWARD / FORWARD

(m/M)

- DVD: Search backward or forward.

- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape

during the STOP mode, for fast

reverse/forward picture search.

SKIP (. / >)

Go to next chapter or track. Returns to

beginning of current chapter or track or

go to previous chapter or track.

PAUSE/STEP (X)

Pause playback or recording

temporarily.

Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame

playback.

PLAY (N)

Starts playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

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HOME

Accesses or removes the HOME

menu.

CH/TRK (+/-)

Selects a channel. Adjusts manually

the tape’s picture onscreen.

FAV. CH (+/-)

Tunes to your favorite channels.

DISC MENU/LIST

Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title

List or Playlist menu.

bBvV(left/right/up/down)

Selects menu options.

ENTER (

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Confirms menu selections.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display.

Displays information of current status.

RETURN (O)

Removes the menu.

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AUDIO

Selects an audio language or an audio

channel.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ZOOM

Enlarges DVD video image.

I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP)

Skips 30 seconds forward during

playback.

z REC

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to

set the recording time.

REC MODE

Selects the recording mode:

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

- VCR: SP or SLP.

DUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to

DVD).

TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if

available.

PLAY MODE

Selects play mode.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

Displays Marker Search menu.

THUMBNAIL

Selects a thumbnail picture for the

current title for use in the Title List

menu.

CHP. ADD

Inserts a chapter marker when playing/

recording.

TV/VCR

To view channels selected by the VCR

tuner or by the TV tuner.

TIME SHIFT

To play the title being recorded

and also currently being recorded

appears as PIP.

CLEAR

Removes a mark on the Marker

Search menu.

Remote Control

a ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT)

Connect the antenna to this terminal.

b IR TRANSMITTER

Connect the IR control cable (if used).

c OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

d COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR)

Connect to a TV with Y P

B PR inputs.

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

Connect the audio/video output of an external

source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR,

Camcorder).

f HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI output providing a high quality interface

for digital audio and video.

g AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

h ANTENNA OUT (TO TV)

Connect to a TV with ANTENNA coaxial inputs

i COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

j S-VIDEO OUTPUT

Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.

AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio

inputs.

l VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

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Rear Panel

Caution:

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

Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

Depending on your TV and other equipment

there are various ways you can connect the

recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your

TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as

necessary for additional connection informa-

tion.

Notes:

• Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV

and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

• Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to

the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

• Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The

DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection

system.

• The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio

may be distorted during playback. Position the units

away from each other or turn off the unit after removing

the disc.

Connecting an

Antenna

or Cable TV

Antenna:

Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and

identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm

coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked

ANTENNA IN on your Recorder. If your antenna

cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm anten-

na adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over

the ANTENNA IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into

to the Recorder.

Cable TV:

If your cable connection has no converter or

descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and

attach it to the ANTENNA IN jack on the Recorder.

If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from

the wall jack to the IN connector on the converter,

and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the

converter to the ANTENNA IN on your Recorder. This

cable hookup permits both TV and Recorder opera-

tion.

To view or record a CATV channel

1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel

(CH 3 or 4).

2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable

output channel. (Example: CH3)

3. Select a channel using the cable converter.

Notes:

• With this connection, you cannot record one program

while viewing another.

• If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not

necessary to do Auto Channel Set.

Hookup and Settings

Rear of Recorder

Antenna Antenna

OR OR

Connections to your TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on

the capabilities of your TV.

RF coaxial connection

Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to

the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-

ohm Coaxial Cable (R).

How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel

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

CH (V/v) on the front panel for more than five

seconds. [RF03] or [RF04] appears in the display

window.

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

(RF03 or RF04).

3. Tune the TV to this channel.

Video connection

Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder

to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable

supplied (V).

Note:

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

VIDEO.

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder

to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional

S-Video cable (S).

Component Video connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”

television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s

progressive scan output for the highest video resolu-

tion possible.

Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks on the

Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV

using an optional Y P

B PR cable (C).

Notes:

• Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the

front panel for progressive signal.

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

S-Video connections.

• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format,

the picture will appear scrambled.

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

OUTPUT, S-VIDEO OUTPUT and COMPONENT OUT-

PUT connections are not available.

Audio connection

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on

the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV

using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2).

Rear of Recorder

A1V

Rear of TV

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

A2C

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

HDMI connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it

to this recorder using a HDMI cable.

1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder

to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV

or monitor (H).

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

Owner’s manual).

Notes:

• If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sam-

pling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to

[48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 23). When

this choice is made, this unit will automatically con-

vert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system

can decode them.

•

If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and

MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG]

options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 23).

• If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set

the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See

page 23). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround,

you must connect this recorder to a DTS compati-

ble receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio

outputs.

• The arrow on the cable connector body should face

up for correct alignment with the connector on the

recorder.

• If there is noise or lines on the screen, please

check the HDMI cable.

• Not all HDCP-compatible

Tip:

When you use HDMI connection, you can change the

resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI

output using RES. button on the front panel.

Caution:

 Changing the resolution when the recorder is con-

nected with HDMI connector may result in malfunc-

tions. To solve the problem, turn off the recorder

and then turn it on again.

 If your TV does not accept your resolution setting,

abnormal picture appears on the screen.

Please read TV’s owner’s manual then set the res-

olution that your TV can accept.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports

both video and audio on a single digital connection for

use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV

devices.

HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of

HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP is

used to protect digital content transmitted and received.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced,

or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel

surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncom-

pressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes

per second, one connector (instead of several cables

and connectors), and communication between the AV

source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI licensing LLC.

Additional Information for HDMI

• When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the followings:

-Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this

recorder. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device

and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch

on this recorder.

- The connected device’s video input is set

correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with

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

1920x1080i video input.

• Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work

with this recorder.

- It’s impossible copy protected-DVD title’s play-

back in non-HDCP devices.

• For best performance, directly connect the HDMI

output to an HDMI input on your TV. If connecting

to some device other than a TV or monitor, such

as a home theater receiver with an HDMI input,

check the following to make sure the HDMI signal

will be received correctly:

- Check the operating instructions of the con-

nected device to make sure that the HDMI

input of the device complies with HDMI-HDCP

specifications.

- Check that the HDMI setup menu of any non-

display device is set to “pass-through” so that

HDMI signals received are not changed in any

way (such as changing the video or audio for-

mat).

HDMI

HDMI compatible TV

(Type A)

Connection to an

Amplifier

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two

channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro

Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on

the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on

your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the

audio cables (A) supplied.

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan-

nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv-

er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby

Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the

corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an

optional digital (optical O, coaxial X) audio cable.

2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital

output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 23).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best

sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel

Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the

audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2,

Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual

and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Caution:

Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital

output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio

stream is selected.

Notes:

•

If the audio format of the digital output does not match the

capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a

strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connec-

tion can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped

with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

•To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-

screen display, press AUDIO.

• This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)

decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi

channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a

DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digi-

tal audio outputs.

• While viewing a digital channel, the 2 channel stereo

audio is only output through the audio output jacks.

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

Amplifier (Receiver)

Rear of Recorder

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

Accessory

Audio/V

ideo (A/V)

Connections to

Recorder

Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the

Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces-

sory component, using the optional audio/video

cables. (Refer to page 43 for [Recording from

External Components].)

Connecting a Digital

Camcorder

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV

in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front

panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.

Notes:

 This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It

is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-

VHS video decks.

 Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a con-

tents of the connected digital camcorder may result

in malfunction.

Rear of Recorder

Front of Recorder

DV Digital Camcorder

Front of Recorder

IN/OUT

Connecting the IR control

cable

The Recorder sends commands to your connected

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

IR control cable when AV1 timer recording starts.

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

TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder.

2. Find the Set-Top Box IR Sensor. Refer to “How to

find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box” on right.

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

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

Blaster on the IR control cable.

4. Place the IR Blaster in front of the IR sensor on

your Set-Top Box approximately one inch away

from the remote sensor.

5 After connecting, make the necessary setting

(page 25).

Notes:

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

Out jacks, you cannot use the AV1 timer recording

using this connection

• Important, for the Recorder to record programs

received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top

box must remain turned on at all times.

• If your Set-Top Box has IR and RF control togeth-

er, set the control to IR on the Set-Top box to use

this IR connection

• Do not connect an accessory other than the sup-

plied IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER

jack.

• Do not cover the transmitter.

• Not all Set-Top Box devices will work with this

Recorder.

• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected

Set-Top Box as well.

Caution:

Do not use RF coaxial cable to connect the

Set-Top Box

ANTENNA OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

Front

Rear of Recorder

Cable Box,

Satellite Box

Digital Video Recorder or

Other Set-Top Boxes

IR Control Cable

IR Blaster

Recommended Set-Top Box devices

 Cable Box: Motorola, Pioneer, Scientific Atlanta,

Sony

 Satellite Box: DirecTV, Echostar, Dish NetWork,

HTS, Hughes, JVC, Proscan, RCA, Sony

 Digital Video Recorder: Tivo, DirecTV,

Dish NetWork, Scientific Atlanta, Motorola,

Hughes, Humax, Philips, Sony

How to find the IR sensor on the

Set-Top Box

1. Turn off the Set-Top Box.

2. Hold the Remote Control of the Set-Top Box so

that it touches the front of the device.

3. Slowly move the Remote Control across the front

of the device while pressing POWER button On

and Off. You must press and release the

POWER button each time you move the Remote

Control (holding down the button will not work).

4. When the cable box turns on, you have found the

sensor. Remember the location of the sensor.

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Initial Setup W

izard

After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn

on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the

Language, Channels and Clock step-by-step until the

setup is complete.

1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup

menu and information display then press ENTER.

2. Check your antenna connections.

Press B to move next step.

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

TV is for over-the-air antenna reception.

CATV is for cable subscribers.

4. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

You can skip the analog channel scanning by

pressing B.

5. Enter the necessary information for year, date and

time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the

previous or next column.

v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the

current cursor position.

Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

6. Press ENTER to exit the menu.

Note:

You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the

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

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the

Media for playback and recording of the recorder.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

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

press ENTER to confirm your selection.

4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

Setup

• Start: Displays Setup menu.

• Auto Ch. Scan: Displays [Auto Channel Set]

menu. (See page 21)

• Channel Edit: Displays Channel Edit setup

menu. (See page 21)

• Channel List: Displays the Channel List menu.

(See page 27)

• Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record] menu.

(See page 39)

Movie

• VCR: Plays back Video tape. (page 30)

• DISC:

- Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc

(page 45)

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

Photo (See page 35-36)

• DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.

• USB: Displays [Photo List] menu for USB Flash

Drive.

Music (See page 34)

• DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc.

• USB: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash

Drive.

Easy Menu

• Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page

42)

• Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See

page 26)

• Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu.

(See page 24)

• DV Input: Displays DV Input mode. (See page

44)

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.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

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

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

move to the second level.

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

6. Press B to move to the third level.

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

ENTER to confirm your selection.

Some items require additional steps.

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

menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Auto Channel Set

This recorder is equipped with a frequency

synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog

and digital channels.

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

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

CATV) option.

TV is for over-the-air antenna reception.

CATV is for cable subscribers.

3. Press B to highlight [Start] icon.

4. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

You can skip the analog channel scanning by

pressing B while scanning analog channel.

The tuner will automatically cycle through all

available channels in the area and place them in

the tuner’s memory.

Notes:

• If you want to change the [Band] option, you must exe-

cute the auto channel search after changing the [Band]

option.

• This Recorder supports only unencrypted channels for

cable subscribers.

Channel Edit

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

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

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

The Channel List menu appears.

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

then press ENTER.

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

 [Add] Adds a unmemorized channel manually.

 [Delete] Deletes a memorized channel from

channel list. A digital channel has multiple

channels, so if you delete the digital channel,

all multiple channels will be deleted.

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

Set the channel to the skipped channel.

The skipped channel number will dim.

The channel cannot be selected using the

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

 [Favorite On/Off] Set the memorized channel to

favorite channel. (favorite channel shows

heart (♥) icon.)

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[MFT Adjust] (for memorized analog channel only)

To obtain a clearer picture, tune the MFT option.

5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Channel

List menu.

Clock Set

You can set the clock.

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

2. Enter the necessary information for year, date

and time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the

previous or next column.

v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the

current cursor position.

3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

TV Aspect

[4:3 Letter Box]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV

is connected. Displays theatrical images with

masking bars above and below the picture.

[4:3 Pan Scan]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is

connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your

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

[16:9 Wide]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is con-

nected.

Power Save Mode

Set Power Save Mode to [ON] to place your

Recorder into an economic power save mode.

Nothing is displayed in the display window when the

unit is turned off.

Factory Set

You can reset the Recorder to its original factory

settings.

1. Select the [Factory Set] option.

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

3. Select [OK] and press ENTER.

4. Follow the Initial Setup Wizard on page 19.

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

Language Settings

Note:

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

[DTV Caption Option] and [DTV Audio] options only while

viewing digital TV.

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and

information display.

Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle

[Original]: Refers to the original language in

which the disc was recorded.

[Others]: To select another language, press num-

ber buttons then ENTER to enter the

corresponding 4-digit number according to the

language code list in the reference chapter (see

page 54). If you enter the wrong language code,

press CLEAR.

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

DTV Caption

Digital channels sometimes provide caption, often in a

different language. You can set a default caption lan-

guage with this setting. If you select [

Off], DTV

Caption is not displayed.

Note:

DTV caption will appear only if provided by the broad-

caster.

Tips:

 If available, you can also select a caption language

while viewing digital TV viewing, press SUBTITLE

repeatedly.

 If captions are available, the DTV caption icon ( )

appears on the channel information display to indi-

cate that you can select one of those captions with

the SUBTITLE button.

 Analog Caption is not displayed on this Recorder.

If your TV has the Analog Caption function, you can

switch the Analog Caption using the TV. If analog

and digital caption is overlapped on the TV screen,

switch off one of two captions.

DTV Caption Style

Selects the style for caption.

[Set by program] Default caption type provided by a

broadcaster is shown when captions appear.

[Custom] Customized text is shown when captions

appear. Use [DTV Caption Option] to customize the

caption type.

DTV Caption Option

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

Caption Style] is selected in [Custom].

Font: Selects the font type for captions.

Size: Selects the font size for captions.

Color: Selects the font color for captions.

Opacity: Selects the font opacity for captions.

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

- Flash: The text blinks once a second.

- Transparent: The text is transparent (In this case,

whatever the color is, the color does not affect the

captions display).

- Translucent: The text is translucent.

BG (Background) Color: Selects the background

color for captions.

BG (Background) Opacity: Selects the back-

ground opacity for captions.

- Solid: The text background color is solid (without

any transparency).

- Flash: The text background color blinks once a

second.

- Transparent: The text background color is trans-

parent (In this case, whatever the background

color is, the color does not affect the captions.).

- Translucent: The text background color is

translucent.

Edge Type: Selects the edge type for captions.

- None: The text has no edge.

- Raised: The text is raised.

- Depressed: The text is depressed.

- Uniform: The text has a uniform edge.

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

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

Edge Color: Selects the edge color for captions.

DTV Audio

Digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio

tracks, often in a different language. You can set a

default audio language with this setting.

Tip:

If provided by the broadcaster, the (DTV

Multiple Audio Icon) appears on the channel informa-

tion display to indicate that you can select one of

those audio languages with the AUDIO button.

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

Audio Settings

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.

Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the

type of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

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

DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an

amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital,

DTS or MPEG decoder.

[PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when

connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifi-

er. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will

be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM

audio.

[OFF] (for DTS): If you select [OFF], the DTS

signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

Sampling Freq. (Frequency)

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of han-

dling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice

is made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz

signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96

kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is

made, this unit passes each type of signal through

without any further processing.

Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify

its capabilities.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s

soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presen-

tation possible, thanks to digital audio technology.

However, you may wish to compress the dynamic

range of the audio output (the difference between the

loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows

you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without los-

ing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.

Lock (Parental Control)

Settings

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their

content. Not all discs are rated.

1. Select [Rating] option then press B.

2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code

features, you must input the 4-digit security code

you created.

If you have not yet entered a security code you are

prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code. Enter it

again to verify. If you make a mistake press

CLEAR.

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

[1]-[8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions

and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

[No Limit]: If you select [No Limit], parental

control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection,

then press HOME to exit the menu.

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

parental control.

Note:

If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the

same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are

not played unless an alternate scene is available on the

disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower

one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You

must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in

order to play the disc.

Set Password

You can enter or change password.

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

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating].

To change the password, press ENTER when the

[Change] option is highlighted, then input old pass-

word. Input new password. Enter it again to verify.

To delete the password, select [Delete] option then

press ENTER, then input old password. The pass-

word is deleted.

3. Press HOME to exit the menu.

If you forget your password

If you forget your password you can clear it using the

following steps:

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

3. Input the 6-digit number [210499]. The message

appears, select [OK] then press ENTER. The

security code is cleared.

4. Enter a new code as described above.

Area Code

Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to

rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the

reference chapter (see page 54).

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

2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating].

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

4. Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the

second character using v / V buttons.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code

selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.

Recording Settings

Disc Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for recording;

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

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

MLP (Maximum Long Play).

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

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

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

3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then

press HOME to exit the menu.

VCR Record Mode

You can set the picture quality for VCR recording;

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

DV Record Audio

You need to set this if you have a camcorder using

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

IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo

tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shoot-

ing; the other is for overdubbing after shooting.

On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded

while shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the

overdubbed sound is used.

Auto Chapter

During recording, chapter markers are added auto-

matically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to

5 minutes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chap-

ter marking, select [None].

Note:

If [Disc Record Mode] option is set to [MLP], the [5 Min]

option is not selectable.

REFERENCE

HOOKUP AND

SETTINGS

Set-Top Box Control

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

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

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

Set-Top Box Edit

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

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

Recorder to the Set-Top Box as described in page 18

so the Recorder can change the channels on the

connected Set-Top Box when timer recording of AV1

input starts.

1. Select [Set-Top Box Edit] on the setup menu then

press B. The [Edit] icon is highlighted.

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

[Set-Top Box Control] menu shows the current

settings.

3. If you want to edit the settings, use b / B to

select [Edit] icon then press ENTER.

The [Set-Top Box Edit] menu appears.

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

ENTER.

 [Device Type] Selects the device type.

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

 [Number of Digits] Selects the number of digits

of the Set-Top Box’s channel.



[Enter Key] If your device needs ENTER key to

change channels, select [ON]. If not, select [OFF].

 [Key Speed] Select a Key Speed that the

recorder sends commands to the connected

Set-Top Box.

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

Use v / V to select [Test] option then press ENTER

to verify the connections/settings between the

Set-Top Box and the Recorder. The recorder is

tuned to AV1 automatically. See right for details.

Test Procedure

1) Check the IR control cable

connection then press

ENTER. (Refer to page 18.)

2) Turn on the Set-Top Box

then press ENTER.

3) Use b / B a Remote Control

Code of the device then

press ENTER.

The list of codes displayed onscreen are based on the

device type and brand you selected. Each brand of the

device can have multiple sets of codes. One code will be

tested at a time; if the code does not work, select another

code to test.

4) Use v / V / b / B and

ENTER to select a channel.

5) Confirm that your Set-Top

Box’s channel is changed to

the selected channel in

step 4.

If changed, select [Yes] then press ENTER.

If not changed, select [No] then press ENTER and repeat

from step 3.

• Some Set-Top boxes may not be controlled if the device

needs sub channel input - the same as 19-1.

6) The Test procedure is com-

plete, press ENTER to exit

the menu.

If you fail to test

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

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

the [Test] option.

• If IR control is not activated even though you set again,

the Recorder may not control your Set-Top Box accord-

ing to the device’s maker or status.

Confirm recommended Set-Top Box on page 18 or

contact your Set-Top Box provider.

Disc Settings

Initialize

If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will

initialize the disc.

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

The recording mode will always be Video mode.

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

Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press

ENTER.

DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode.

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

DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below.

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

[Start] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER.

• In case of DVD-RW, use b / B to select a

desired Disc Initialize Mode (VR Mode or Video

Mode) then press ENTER.

• In case of DVD+RW/DVD-RAM, use b / B to

select [OK], and press ENTER.

It takes a few moments to format the disc.

Caution:

If you want to change the disc format, everything

recorded on the disc will be erased.

Finalize

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the

disc can be played on a regular DVD player or 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/LIST or TITLE.

Caution:

Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R (DL)

disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that

disc except DVD+RW. However, you can record and

edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option.

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

2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected.

Finalize menu appears.

3. Select [OK] then press ENTER.

The Recorder starts finalizing the disc.

Notes:

• Finalization can take up to 3-4 minutes or more depend-

ing on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the

disc, and the number of titles on the disc.

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

Tips:

• If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized,

you can ‘Unfinalize’ it by choosing [Unfinalize] from the

Finalize menu. After doing this, you can edit and re-

record onto the disc.

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

• If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not

available. To finalize, set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF].

Disc Label

Use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the

disc. This name appears when you load the disc and

when you display disc information on-screen.

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

• For discs formatted on a different Recorder, you

will see only a limited character set.

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

[Edit] icon is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER.

Keyboard menu appears.

To enter characters, see page 49.

Disc Protect

Depending on the type of disc you are using, Disc

Protect allows you to preserve your recordings in a

variety of ways:

• DVD+RW: Prevents editing, erasing, or overwrit-

ing of existing recordings. Allows regular record-

ing.

• DVD+R: Prevents editing or erasing of existing

recordings. Allows regular recording.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RAM: Prevents

editing, erasing, and regular recording.

Notes:

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

Video mode or DVD-R discs.

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

AutoPlay

When you load a DVD with AutoPlay turned on, the

Recorder will bypass the Disc menu and trailers and

start playing the movie automatically.

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

TV VIEWING

TV Viewing

Channel Selection

You can select a channel as shown below.

Number and – (dash) buttons

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

channel directly.

FAV. CH +/- button

Press FAV +/– to scroll through your favorite chan-

nels. (favorite channel shows heart (♥) icon.)

Note:

To set a favorite channel, use [Channel Edit] option in

the Setup menu. (See page 21.)

CH/TRK +/– buttons

Use CH/TRK +/– on the Remote Control or CH v/V

on the front panel to cycle the recorder through the

channels in memory.

Channel Selection with Channel

List menu

Displaying Channel List and Changing

Channel

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

The channel list menu will appear.

3. Select your desired channel using the v / V and

press ENTER to change the channel.

Switching Channel List

Four types of channel lists are provided for easy and

quick channel searching. You can switch the channel

lists to TV (CATV), DTV (CADTV), Favorite or ALL.

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

the channel list.

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

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

Selected channel list appears.

TV (CATV): Shows all analog TV channels.

DTV (CADTV): Shows all digital TV channels.

Favorite: Shows favorite channels.

(favorite channel shows heart (♥) icon.)

ALL: Shows all analog and digital channels.

General Explanation of

On-Screen Display

Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only

limited operation during playback. When this occurs,

is displayed, action prohibited or not available.

Displaying Information While

Watching TV

During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/

remove the information displayed on-screen.

Note:

You must set the clock on the setup menu to display

the correct start time and end time of the program

while viewing digital channel.

Channel Information Icon

(DTV caption icon)

Indicates that the current channel contains the DTV

caption. Press SUBTITLE to select a DTV caption

language.

TV Aspect

Indicates that the current channel is wide or 4:3 pic-

ture format.

(DTV Multiple Audio Icon)

Indicates that the current channel contains the DTV

multiple audio languages. Press AUDIO to select an

audio language.

Displaying Disc Information

on-screen

You can display various information about the disc or

tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed

using the menu.

1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

2. Press DISPLAY once again to show various

playback information.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc

type or playing status.

3. You can select an item by pressing v / V and

change or select the setting by pressing b / B.

For details about each item, see the pages in

parenthesis.

• [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total

number of titles (or tracks) (page 31, 33)

•

[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total

number of chapters (page 31)

• [Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 33)

• [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD

VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 32)

• [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 31)

• [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles

(page 33)

•

[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 33)

Note:

If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen dis-

play disappears.

Indicates channel number, station name, and

audio signal by the tuner.

Indicates program title, start time, end time,

etc. Details are below. (Digital channel only)

Indicates current date and time.

Indicates audio language for

digital channel or output audio

signal for analog channel

(Stereo, Mono, SAP, etc.).

Indicates the disc format, free space,

and elapsed time progress bar.

PLAYBACK

Playing a T

ape

1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck.

2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

• If the unit is powered off, it will power on

automatically when the tape is loaded.

• If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel

display window, press POWER once.

3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.

• If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the

unit starts playback automatically.

4. Press STOP (x) to stop playback.

• If the tape reaches the end before you press

STOP (x) the Recorder automatically stops,

rewinds and ejects the tape.

Note:

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

• This Recorder can play back S-VHS recorded

tapes, however, it cannot make recordings using

S-VHS format tapes.

• SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi

Playback.

Playing a DVD

1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck.

2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc

tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the

playback side down.

3. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the

tray. Playback starts automatically. If playback

does not start, press PLAY (N)orStarts play-

back using HOME menu.

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

The unit records the stopped point, depending on

the disc. “

x” appears on the screen briefly.

Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the

scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or

unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the

unit will clear the stopped point.

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

disc.

Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc

tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes

automatically and unit turns off.

Note:

If parental control is set and the disc is not within the rating

settings you must input the password.

(See [Rating] on page 23).

Playback

VCR Playback Options

Buttons Operations

EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

PAUSE (X) Pause playback.

Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.

• After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect

the tape and video heads.

FORWARD (M) Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape.

In Pause mode, starts slow motion playback.

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

video heads

• After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to protect the

tape and video heads.

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

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

video heads.

CLEAR Resets the current tape counter position to 0:00:00. To automatically goto tape counter

position 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is in Stop mode or in Play mode.

CH/TRK (+/-) Manually reduces noise on the screen during tape playback. Tracking is set

automatically when a tape is inserted.

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

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

I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward

30 seconds (maximum 180 seconds).

PLAYBACK

DVD Playback Features

Buttons Operations

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

PAUSE (X) Pause playback.

Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.

You can also use b / B to step backward and forward

while in Pause mode.

BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M)

During playback, press repeatedly to select the required

scan speed.

- DVD; 5 steps,

- Audio CD; 3 steps

In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD

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

SKIP (. / >) During playback, press SKIP (> or . )to go to the

next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the

current chapter/track.

Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous

chapter/track.

• To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback,

press DISPLAY twice and press v / V to select the

chapter icon. Then, input the chapter number or use

b / B.

• On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the

track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during

playback.

ZOOM Enlarge the video image.

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

You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV

buttons.

TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears

on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.

DISC MENU/LIST The disc menu appears on the screen.

SUBTITLE ( ) During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B

repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.

I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward

30 seconds.

Discs

All Discs

DVD ALL

DVD

+R+RWDVD

DVD ALL

WMA

MP3ACDDVD ALL

DVD ALL

ACDDVD ALL

DVD ALL

DVD Playback Features (Continued)

Buttons Operations

PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback.

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

(End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your

chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins.

[CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter.

[TITLE]: Repeats the current title.

[ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks.

[Track]: Repeats the current track.

[RANDOM]: Random playback

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

[OFF]: Does not play repeatedly.

• If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter

(Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.

• By pressing SKIP (>) during Random playback, the

Recorder selects another title (track) and resumes

Random playback.

AUDIO ( ) Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to hear a

different audio language, audio track or encoding method.

Note:

Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS sound-

tracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is

selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this

recorder to a DTS decoder via one of the digital outputs.

See page 16 for connection details.

Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback

to hear a different audio channel.

With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both

a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can switch

between Main (L+L), Bilingual (R+R), or a mix of

both (L+R).

Discs

DVD ALL

DVD

DVD ALL

WMAMP3

Karaoke DVD

WMAMP3ACD

RAM-RW

ACD

Karaoke DVDDVD ALL

DVD ALL

Karaoke DVD

ACDDVD ALL

PLAYBACK

Special Playback Options

If a menu screen is displayed

In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.

Use the bB v Vbuttons to select the title/chapter

you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press

TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu

screen.

Moving to another TITLE

When a disc has more than one title, you can move

to another title as follows:



Press DISPLAY twice during playback or in stop

mode then use v / V to select the title icon. Then,

press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or

b / B to select a title number then press ENTER.

Time Search

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The time

search box shows the elapsed playing time.

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

[-:--:--] appears.

3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes,

and seconds from left to right. If you enter the

wrong numbers, press b

B to move the under

bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the

correct numbers.

4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the

selected time.

Marker Search

To enter a Marker

You can start playback from up to six memorized

points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the

desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears

on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to six

markers.

To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene

1. During disc playback, press SEARCH.

The marker search menu appears on the screen.

2. Use b/B/v/V to select a marker scene that you

want to recall or clear.

3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the

marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR and use b / B

to select [OK] then press ENTER to delete

marked scene from the list.

4. To remove the Marker Search menu,

press RETURN (O).

Camera Angle

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different

camera angles, you can change to a different camera

angle during playback. Press DISPLAY twice then

select the Angle icon during playback. Use b / B to

select a desired angle. Note that the number of the

current angle appears on the display.

Tip:

The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when

alternate angles are available.

3D Surround

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.

1. Press DISPLAY twice then use v / V to select the

sound icon. Then, use b / B to select [3D SUR.].

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

[NORMAL].

Last Scene Memory

This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last

disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memo-

ry even if you remove the disc from the Recorder or

switch off the Recorder. If you load a disc that has

the scene memorized, the scene is automatically

recalled.

Notes:

• Settings are stored in memory for use any time.

• This Recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if

you switch off the Recorder before commencing to play

it.

• Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is

erased once a different DVD title is played.

DVD

DVD ALL

DVD

DVD ALL

DVD

Playing an

Audio CD or

MP3/WMA

files

The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA

files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA

audio file requirement] on right.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

ENTER.

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

Example) Audio CD

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

PLAY (N). Playback starts.

You can use variable playback functions. Refer to

pages 31-32.

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

Tips:

•You can view TV channel or video input source by

pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the

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

• Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3

file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag:

None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of

subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder

are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the

information screen.

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

(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can

select between the [Music List] menu and [Photo List]

menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

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

list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to

return to the previous menu screen.

Music List menu options

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

[Music List] menu then press ENTER.

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

• [Play] Start playback the selected track or file.

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

folder appears.

• [Random] Start or stop random playback.

Random

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

The menu options appear.

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

ENTER.

The unit automatically begins random playback

and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.

3. To return to normal playback, select [Random]

option again then press ENTER.

Tip:

By pressing SKIP ./> during Random play-

back, the unit selects another track and resumes

Random playback.

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

File extensions

“.mp3”, “.wma”.

Sampling frequency:

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

Bit rate: within:

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

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

PLAYBACK

iewing a JPEG files

This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG

recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 36.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

ENTER.

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

ENTER.

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

Example: When you select a file.

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

ENTER.

The selected image is displayed in full screen.

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

Notes:

• If the icon displays in the [Photo List] menu, it

means you cannot see those JPEG files.

•You can view TV channel or video input source by

pressing RETURN (O). If you want to return to the

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

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

list, use the v/V to highlight and press ENTER to

return to the previous menu screen.

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

(Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can

select between the [Music List] menu and [Photo List]

menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

Photo List menu options

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

The menu options appear.

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

to confirm your selection.

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

folder appears.

• [Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full

screen.

• [Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu.

Still picture

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

pause mode.

Skip Images

While viewing a picture, press SKIP (> or .)

once to advance to the next file or return to the

previous file.

Rotate Images

Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture

clockwise or counterclockwise.

Press ENTER to make this menu appear or disappear.

View Slide Shows

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

menu.

2. Press ENTER.

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

[Object] option:

• [Selected] Views slide show only selected

files.

• [All] Views slide show all files.

[Speed] option:

Sets the Slide Show speed to

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

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

start the Slide Show.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the Slide Show and

returns to the [Photo List] menu.

Tips:

• Selecting multiple files

1. Press MARKER.

A check mark appears on the file. Press MARKER

again to cancel the marked file.

2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file.

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

marked files.

Photo file requirement

File extensions

“.jpg”

Photo size:

Less than 4MB recommended

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Notes on JPEG file

 Progressive and lossless compression JPEG

image files are not supported.

 Depending on the size and number of the JPEG

files, it may take several minutes to read the con-

tents of the media.

RECORDING

About DVD recording

Notes:

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

discs.

• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can

affect playback and/or recording performance.

Please take proper care of your discs.

• The company does not hold any responsibility to

compensate the contents which should have

been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g.

losses of business profit, or business intermis-

sion) that may arise from malfunction of this

recorder (not recording/editing as intended).

Disc types and recording formats, modes,

and settings

This recorder can play many different kinds of DVD

discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW,

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

The disc format for DVD-R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW

discs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-

recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once

finalized, you can play a DVD-R, DVD+R (DL), or

DVD+RW in a regular DVD player. The DVD-RAM

disc format is Video Recording (VR) format.

The DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording (VR)

format or Video format. You can change Recording

format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase

the contents of the disc.)

The recording mode is closely related to the disc for-

mat. If the disc format is Video Recording format,

then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc for-

mat is Video format, then the recording mode is

Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not

recordable, and so does not have a recording mode).

These can be changed as required for each record-

ing and determine the picture quality and how much

space the recording will take up on the disc.

Notes for recording

• The recording times shown are not exact

because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video

compression. This means that the exact record-

ing time will depend on the material being record-

ed.

• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception

is poor or the picture contains interference, the

recording times may be shorter.

• If you record still pictures or audio only, the

recording time may be longer.

• The displayed times for recording and time

remaining may not always add up to exactly the

length of the disc.

• The recording time available may decrease if you

heavily edit a disc.

• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change

the recording format (Video mode or VR mode)

before you record anything on the disc. See page

26 (Initialize) for how to do this.

• When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can

keep recording until the disc is full, or until you

finalize the disc. Before you start a recording

session, check the amount of recording time left

on the disc.

• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode,

recording time available will only increase if you

erase the last title recorded on the disc.

• The Delete Title option in the Title List (Original)

menu only hides the title, it does not actually

erase the title from the disc and increase the

recording time available (except for the last

recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode).

• Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RW

discs.

•

When using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will exe-

cute the Menu-making operation to update the new

title and editing when removing the disc from the

recorder.

• The recordable time of MLP mode with DVD+R

DL discs is about 11 hours which is similar to sin-

gle layer discs, because the resolution of

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

disc.

Recording time and picture

quality

There are five preset recording quality modes:

 XP – Highest quality setting, gives about

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

 SP –

Default quality, sufficient for most applications,

gives about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

 LP – Slightly lower video quality, gives about 4

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

 EP – Low video quality, gives about 6 hour of

recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).

 MLP – The longest recording time with the lowest

video quality, gives you about 11 hours of recording

time on a DVD (4.7GB).

Note:

You may see a fragmented picture during playing

back the contents recorded in EP or MLP mode.

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.

1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR

or DVD) for recording and load a recordable disc

or tape. Also make sure that the TV input is set to

this recorder.

2. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP, MLP

VCR:

SP, SLP

3. Select the TV channel to record.

4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog

channel or audio language for digital channel to

record.

The table below shows what will be recorded on

the different settings for different types of analog

broadcast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows

what you’ll hear as it is recording.

If you set the audio channel to SAP, but there is

no SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio

(mono or stereo) will be recorded.

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

• The maximum numbers of DVD titles are as show

below;

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

- DVD+R(DL)/RW: 49

• If the Recorder is powered off during DVD recording, the

recording will not be saved.

Instant T

imer Recording

Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a

recording easily of a preset length without using the

program timer.

1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording

from a TV).

2. Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording

time length. Recording starts after the first press.

DVD: Each subsequent press increases the

recording time by 10 minutes.

VCR: Each subsequent press increases the

recording time by 30 minutes (maximum

540 minutes). Please confirm the VHS tape

has enough remaining time to be recorded

before recording.

Checking the Recording Time

Press z REC or DISPLAY once to check the 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

pressing z REC.

Each subsequent press increases the recording time

by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).

To Pause the Recording

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

2. When you want to continue recording, press

PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.

Notes:

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

Recording, it will be canceled.

• The Recorder will automatically power off when the

Instant Timer Recording ends.

• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR Instant timer

recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.

TV Broadcast Selected Broadcast Audio Monitor

Audio

LChR Ch Audio

MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO

STEREO STEREO L R STEREO

Left L L Left

Right R R Right

MONO MONO MONO MONO

MONO+SAP MONO MONO MONO MONO

SAP SAP SAP SAP

STEREO STEREO L R STEREO

+SAP SAP SAP SAP SAP

MONO MONO MONO MONO

RECORDING

imer Recording

The Timer Recording function allows you to record up

to 16 programs within a period of one month.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER.

The Timer Record menu will appear.

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

• [Ch.] – Choose a channel that memorized in

this Recorder, or one of the external inputs

from which to record (AV1 or AV2).

• [Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in

advance, or select a daily or weekly program.

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

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

• [Mode] – Choose a record mode.

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

VCR: SP, SLP or AT (Auto)

AT(Auto) mode determines how much time is avail-

able on the disc or tape and switches record mode,

if necessary, to complete recording the program.

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

[OFF] for AV1 input timer recording.

For AV1 input timer recording using

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

4. Enter the necessary information for your timer

recording(s).

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

• v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the

current cursor position.

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

Record List] menu.

5. Press ENTER to save the program.

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

List] menu.

Notes:

•You must insert a recordable disc or tape.

• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel

display.

• The Recorder will record the audio according to

the current TV tuner setting. Use AUDIO to select

the audio channel for analog channel to record

before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.

• For digital TV recording with multiple audio lan-

guages, set audio language from the [DTV Audio]

in sub-menu of the Setup menu (see page 22).

• The Recorder will automatically power off when

the Timer Recording ends.

• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer

recording ends, the unit will not automatically

power off.

• There is a short delay when a timer recording fin-

ishes to confirm the recorded program. If two

timer recordings are set to record sequentially

(one right after the other), the very beginning of

the later program may not be recorded.

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

Recording.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the

Recorder is turned on.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER to edit the selected program.

Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

You can clear a timer setting anytime before the

recording actually starts.

• Use v / V to select a program you want to erase

on the [Timer Recorder List] menu, then press

CLEAR and select [OK] then press ENTER.

V1 T

imer Recording using

Set-T

op Channel option

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

2. Make the necessary settings for the connection

as shown on page 25.

3. Important, for the Recorder to record programs

received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top

box must remain turned on at all times.

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

5. Select [NEW] and press ENTER.

The Timer Record menu will appear.

6. Enter the necessary information for your timer

recording(s).

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

• v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the

current cursor position.

• Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record

menu.

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

8. Set the [Media], [Date], [Start Time], [End Time],

and [Mode] options according to previous page.

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

• Select a channel using number or v / V but-

tons, the Recorder sends commands to

change the channel of the connected Set-Top

Box through the IR control cable.

• Select [OFF] using CLEAR button, if you do

not need the changing the channel of the Set-

Top Box.

10. Press ENTER to save the program.

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

List] menu.

Notes:

•You must insert a recordable disc or tape.

• The Timer indicator lights on the front panel

display.

• The Recorder will automatically power off when

the Timer Recording ends.

• If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer

recording ends, the unit will not automatically

power off.

• There is a short delay when a timer recording fin-

ishes to confirm the recorded program. If two

timer recordings are set to record sequentially

(one right after the other), the very beginning of

the later program may not be recorded.

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

Recording.

Checking Timer Recording Details

Programming can be checked whenever the

Recorder is turned on.

1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.

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

3. Use v / V to select a program.

4. Press ENTER to edit the selected program.

Timer Record menu appears.

Canceling a Timer Recording

You can clear a timer setting anytime before the

recording actually starts.

• Use v / V to select a program you want to erase

on the Timer Recorder List, then press CLEAR

and select [OK] than press ENTER.

If you fail the AV1 Timer Recording

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

• Set the [Set-Top Box Edit] options again then proceed

the [Test] option. (page 25)

• If IR control is not activated even though you set again,

the Recorder may not control your Set-Top Box accord-

ing to the device’s maker or status.

Confirm recommended Set-Top Box on page 18 or

contact your Set-Top Box provider.

RECORDING

Timer Recording Troubleshooting

Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not

record when:

• There is no disc (or tape) loaded.

•Anon-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded.

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

(see page 26).

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

DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL))

recorded on the disc.

You cannot enter a timer program when:

•Arecording is already underway.

• The time you’re trying to set has already

passed.

• There are already 16 timer programs set.

If two or more timer programs overlap:

• The earlier program takes priority.

• When the earlier program finishes, the later

program starts.

• If two programs are set to start at exactly the

same time, the program entered first takes

priority.

If the disc is damaged, the recording may not

complete successfully. In this case even though the

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

To record one TV program while

watching another

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

recording. The TV indicator appears.

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

Tip (VCR mode only)

Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making

changes during recording .

For example: To change channels during recording, first

press PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode.

Then select the desired channel on the Recorder, and press

PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.

Playing while you are

recording

You can start play from the beginning of the title while

continuing to record it.

While recording (in DVD mode)

1. Press PLAY (N).

Start play of the title you are recording.

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

screen.

1. Press TIMESHIFT.

The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) window appears on

the screen as shown below. What is currently

being recorded appears as a PIP and you will

hear the playback audio.

•You can switch between PIP window and Main win-

dow screen by pressing TIMESHIFT.

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

screen.

Notes:

• Play cannot be started until at least 30 seconds after

recording starts. (MLP mode: after 1 minute)

• This function does not work in VCR Recording mode.

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

RAM

Dubbing from DVD to VCR

You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape

using the DUBBING button.

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

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

and close the disc tray.

3. Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the remote

control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel.

4. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which

you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF,

REW and PAUSE functions.

For best results, pause playback at the point from

which you want to record.

5. Press the DUBBING button.

The Dubbing menu appears.

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

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

7. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING

to start copying.

8. To stop dubbing at any other time,

press STOP (x).

You must stop the dubbing process manually

when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay

and record over and over again.

Note:

If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is

copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc.

It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded

DVDs (or Discs). [Copy-protected. Cannot record.] is

displayed on the TV screen.

Tip:

If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the

DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the

DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in

Pause mode, you can adjust the DVD playback posi-

tion using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The

VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume

Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice.

Dubbing from VCR to DVD

You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD

using the DUBBING button. This allows you to

archive your old VHS tapes to DVD.

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

close the disc tray.

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

the VCR deck.

3. Select VCR mode by pressing VCR on the remote

control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel.

4. Find the place on the VHS tape from which you

want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW

and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause

playback at the point from which you want to

record.

5. Press the DUBBING button.

The Dubbing menu appears.

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

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

7. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER or DUBBING

to start copying.

8. To stop dubbing at any other time,

press STOP (x).

Dubbing will stop automatically when the VHS

tape ends.

Note:

If the VHS video tape you are attempting to copy is

copy protected, you will not be able to copy the tape.

It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded

tapes.

Tip:

If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the

DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the

DUBBING button blinks on the front panel. While in

Pause mode, you can adjust the VCR playback

position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc.

The DVD deck will remain in Pause mode.

To resume Dubbing, press the DUBBING button

twice.

RECORDING

Recording from External

Components

You can record from an external component, such as

a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the

Recorder’s external inputs.

1. Make sure that the component you want to record

from is connected properly to the Recorder. See

page 17.

2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external

input to record from.

•AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back

panel.

•AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front

panel.

•DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.

3. Load a recordable disc or tape.

4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly.

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

VCR: SP or SLP

5. Press z REC once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

• Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio

are as you want them. See page 24.

• If your source is copy-protected using

CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using

this recorder. See Copyright on page 8 for more

details.

• Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or

the disc is full.

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

Timer Recording] on page 38.

Simultaneous Play and

Record

You can play a DVD during the VCR recording, press

DVD to change DVD mode and perform the DVD

playback.

Notes:

• You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at

the same time.

• You cannot change VCR mode during the DVD

recording mode.

• If you wish VCR playback or record during the

DVD playback, press VCR to change VCR mode

and perform the VCR playback or recording.

Recording from DV Input

Before DV dubbing

You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this

recorder using a single DV cable for input and output

of audio, video, data and control signals.

 This recorder is only compatible with DV-format

(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite

tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not

compatible.

 You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder

at a time to this recorder.

 You cannot control this recorder from external

equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including

two recorders).

 It may not always be possible to control the con-

nected camcorder via the DV IN jack.

 Digital camcorders can usually record audio as

stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-

bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo

audio track. Set [DV Record Audio] option to Audio

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

 Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or

48kHz (not 44.1kHz).

 Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if

the source component pauses playback or plays an

unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in

the source component, or the DV cable becomes

disconnected.

Recording from a Digital Camcorder

You can record from a digital camcorder connected to

the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder.

Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the

camcorder and this recorder.

Before recording, make sure that the audio input for

the DV IN jack is set up (see page 24).

Tips:

• The source signal must be DVC-SD format.

• Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this

recorder’s remote.

• If you connect a second recorder using a DV

cable, you cannot control the second DVD from

this one.

• You cannot control this unit remotely from a com-

ponent connected to the DV IN jack.

• You cannot record date and time information from

a DV cassette.

• Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a

contents of the connected digital camcorder may

result in malfunction.

1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to

the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17.

2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.

3. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you

want to the recording to start from.

For best results, pause playback at the point from

which you want to record.

 Depending on your camcorder, you can use

this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder

using the STOP, PLAY, BACKWARD, FOR-

WARD and PAUSE functions.

4. Press z REC once to start recording.

 Recording is automatically stopped if the

recorder detects no signal.

 You can pause or stop the recording by press-

ing PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x).

You cannot control the camcorder from this

Remote Control during recording.

 In Video mode, the final frame of the recording

may remain displayed on screen for a while

after recording stops.

Troubleshooting

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

DV IN jack, check the bullet points:

 Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.

 Try switching off the connected equipment then

switch back on.

 Try switching the audio input.

Note:

Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not

be able to control it using the Remote Control supplied

with this recorder.

EDITING

itle List and Chapter List

Menu Overview

Using the Title List menu you can edit video content.

The editing features available in the Title List menu

depend on whether you are editing video on DVD,

and whether you’re editing Original content, or a

Playlist.

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

You can directly edit the Original content of the disc,

or you can create and edit a Playlist. The Playlist

doesn’t actually change any of the content on the

disc, but just controls how the content is played back.

1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE

LIST menu.

Playback should be stopped when you do this.

 When selecting titles, use the v / V buttons to

display the previous/next page if there are more

than six titles.

 If you are editing a VR mode disc, press DISC

MENU/LIST to switch between Original and

Playlist menu.

 On the left side of the screen are the menu

options. The main part of the screen shows

thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD.

You can change these thumbnails using the

THUMBNAIL button. (see [Changing Title

Thumbnails] on page 46.)

 Press DISPLAY to display the information of

selected title on the Title List menu.

 After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List

or Chapter List menu, then press ENTER. The

menu options on the left side of the menu. Use

v / V to select a option then press ENTER to

confirm your selection.

2. To exit the TITLE LIST menu, press

RETURN (O) repeatedly.

1. Menu options: To display menu option, select a

title or chapter then press ENTER. The options

displayed differ depending on the disc type.

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

The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW

cannot be play back.

• [Search]

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

- [Time] ; Search time for you want start point

of the title. (page 49

)

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

• [Move] Moves chapter position on [Chapter List -

Playlist] menu (page 50).

• [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or

deleting of the title.(page 50)

• [Edit] Edits or Deletes a part of the title.

- [Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 49).

- [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 48).

- [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 51).

- [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or

chapter. (page 50)

• [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist.

(page 47)

• [Dubbing] Dubs the title to VCR (page 42).

•[Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.

• [Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one

(page 51).

• [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title includ-

ing the hidden chapters.

2. Current media.

3. Indicates the record mode, free space, and

elapsed time progress bar.

4. Currently selected title.

5. Thumbnail.

6. Shows the selected title number and total number

of titles.

7. Shows the title name, recorded date, and record-

ing length.

Editing

12 3 4 5 67

VR Mode: Original and

Playlist Editing

Titles, Chapters and Parts

Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or

more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the

Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear.

In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exact-

ly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are

sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original

and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts.

Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new

title made up of a section (ie., chapter) of an Original

title. Deleting a part removes part of a title from the

Original or Playlist menu.

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.

Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?

No. When you edit a video tape you need one video

deck to play the original tape and another to record

the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of

what to play and when to play it. On playback, the

Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.

About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’

Throughout this manual, you will often see the words

Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and

the edited version.

 Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded

on the disc.

 Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the

disc — how the Original content is to be played.

Adding Chapter Markers

You can create chapters within a title by inserting

chapter marks at the desired points.

Note:

Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals

automatically. You can change this interval from the

Initial Setup menu (see [Auto Chapter] on page 24).

During recording or playing back, at the point you

want to start a new chapter, press CHP. ADD.

A chapter marker icon appears on the TV screen.

Changing the T

itle Thumbnails

Each title displayed in the Title List menu is repre-

sented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of

that title or chapter.

If you prefer, select a different still picture from within

a title.

Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed

picture the one that appears in the Title List menu.

The still picture that you choose appears in both the

Original or Playlist menu.

Tip :

You can also change the thumbnail picture of the title

on the Chapter List menu. Select a chapter on the

Chapter List menu then press THUMBNAIL. The

thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter

is changed.

RAM-RW

RAM+R+RW-RW

RAM-RW

EDITING

Making a New Playlist

Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to

the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or

chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits

you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or

Playlist title/chapter] on page 48).

The title appears in the Playlist complete with the

chapter markers that appear in the Original. However,

if you add more chapter markers to the Original later,

these are not automatically copied over into the

Playlist title.

You can add up to 999 chapters to one disc.

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-

Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to

put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.

The menu options appears on the left side of the

menu.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] option then

press B.

3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER.

The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All

chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.

Adding

Additional T

itle /

Chapters to the Playlist

You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a

Playlist title even if it is already registered.

1. Choose a title or chapter on the [TITLE LIST-

Original] menu or [Chapter List-Original] menu to

put into the Playlist, then press ENTER.

The menu options appears on the left side of the

screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu

options then press B.

3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already regis-

tered to insert a title or chapter, then press

ENTER.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or chapter

on the Playlist.

You can view the added chapters on the [Chapter

List-Playlist] menu.

5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or DISC MENU/LIST

to go back to the [Title List-Original] menu.

RAM-RW

Deleting an Original or

Playlist T

itle/Chapter

When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist

menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the

title/chapter remains in the Original menu.

If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the

Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is

actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time

available for recording increases. Titles/chapters

deleted from the Original are also removed from the

Playlist.

Note:

It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less

than 3 seconds long.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter or title you

want to delete on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter

List] menu then press ENTER.

The menu options appears on the left side of the

screen.

2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the

menu.

Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

3. Press ENTER to confirm.

The confirm message for deleting will appear.

4. Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER.

The selected chapter or title is deleted.

After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is

displayed.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the

menu.

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

Notes:

•

When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s

name is changed to [Deleted Title].

• If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the

titles are combined into one.

• When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the

last one on DVD+R/RW increases remaining

recording time.

Deleting a Part

You can delete a part which you do not want in the

title.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to

delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER.

The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press

ENTER.

[Edit] menu appears on the TV screen.

Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR)

3. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to

find the starting point.

4. Press ENTER at the starting point of the section

you want to delete.

[End Point] icon is highlighted.

The part is indicated on the Progress Bar.

5. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to

find the ending point.

6. Press ENTER at the ending point of the section

you want to delete.

You can cancel the selected point, use v / V to

select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER.

7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press

ENTER.

The confirm message for deleting will appear.

Use b / B to select [OK] then press ENTER.

The selected part is deleted from the title and Title

List menu appears.

Notes:

• It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than

5 seconds long.

• If you select [Cancel] then press ENTER, the Recorder

will go to previous option and into Pause mode.

RAM-RW

EDITING

Naming a T

itle

You can name the titles.

1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List

menu, then press ENTER.

The menu options appears on the left side of the

menu.

2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then

press ENTER.

Keyboard menu appears.

3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to

select a character then press ENTER to confirm

your selection.

• Language: Selects a keyboard type.

• Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.

• Delete: Deletes the character to the left of the

cursor position.

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

• OK: Confirms the name you have entered.

• Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the

Keyboard menu.

Remote Control buttons for entering a name

• PLAY (

): Inserts a space at the cursor posi-

tion.

• PAUSE/STEP (X): Deletes the character to

the right of the cursor position.

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

right.

• STOP (x), CLEAR: Deletes the character to

the left of the cursor position.

• 0-9: Enters the character corresponding to the

selected column.

• DISC MENU/LIST, DISPLAY: Switches the

keyboard type.

4. Choose [OK] then press ENTER to fix the name

and return to the previous menu screen.

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

Notes:

• Names can be up to 32 characters long.

• For discs formatted on a different recorder, you

will see only a limited character set.

• When recording on DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD+R

discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD

player only after finalization.

ime Search

You can select start point of the title.

1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the TITLE

LIST menu then press ENTER.

The options appears on the left side of the menu.

2. Select [Search] > [Time] option then press

ENTER.

[Time] menu appears on the TV screen.

3. Use b / B to find the point you want to start.

The point increase 1 minute step.

If you press and hold b / B then the point

increase 5 minute step.

4. Press ENTER to start selected point.

Current picture

Selected time

Start time

Selected point

End time

Moving a Playlist Chapter

Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of

Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.

Note:

This function is not available if there is only one

chapter.

1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist

menu.

2. Press ENTER.

The menu options appears on the left side of the

menu.

3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist

options then press ENTER.

4. Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to

move the chapter then press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, the updated menu is

displayed.

Hide a Chapter/T

itle

You can skip playing chapters or titles without delet-

ing from the disc.

1. Use vVbBto choose a chapter or title you

want to hide on the [TITLE LIST] or [Chapter List]

menu, then press ENTER.

Options appear on the left side of the screen.

2. Select [Edit] > [Hide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER to confirm.

The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim.

Tip:

If you select a hidden chapter or title on the TITLE

LIST or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by

choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that,

you are able to see the chapter or title.

Protect a T

itle

Use this function to protect against accidental record-

ing, editing or deleting of the title.

1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the [TITLE

LIST] menu.

2. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to protect

then press ENTER.

Options appear on the left side of the screen.

3. Select [Protect] from the options.

Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

4. Press ENTER to confirm.

The lock mark will appears on the title’s

thumbnail.

Tip:

If you select a title that has already been protected

on the Title List menu, you can ‘unprotect’ it by

choosing [Unprotect] option from the Title List menu

options. After doing that, you can edit and delete the

title.

RAM-RW

+R+RW

RAM-RW

EDITING

Divide One T

itle Into T

Use this command to split a title up into two new

titles.

1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to

divide then press ENTER.

The menu options appears on the left side of the

screen.

2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER.

[Edit (Divide)] menu appears.

4. Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to

find the point you want to divide the title.

5. Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the

point.

To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then

press ENTER. Repeat from step 4.

6. Choose [Done] option then press ENTER to fix

the dividing point.

The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to

4 minutes to divide.

Note:

The diving point may not be selected if the point is

less than 3 seconds long.

Combining T

wo Chapters

Into One

Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters

into one.

1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second

chapter of the two chapters you want to combine

then press ENTER

The menu options appears on the left side of the

screen.

2. Use v / V to select [Combine] option.

The combine indicator appears between the two

chapters you want to combine.

Example: Title List (DVD-VR)

3. Press ENTER to combine the chapters.

4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 to continue to combine from

the menu.

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

Notes:

This function cannot operate listed as below;

• If there is only one chapter within the title.

• If you select first chapter.

• If two chapters created by erasing a part from an

original title.

• If two chapters created from different titles.

• If two chapters created by moving an order from an

original title.

RAM+R+RW-RW

+RW

The first title’s

thumbnail

Current picture

The second

title’s thumbnail

Overwriting Recording

To overwrite a new video recording on a previously

recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not

available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end

of the Disc.

1. Select input source you want to record

(TV channel, AV1-2).

2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE

LIST menu.

3. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to

overwrite.

4. Press z REC to start overwrite recording.

Overwrite recording starts from the start point of

the title.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording.

The new title is created and updated menu is dis-

played.

Notes:

• This function is not available for a protected title.

• If you overwrite the longer recording than the

current title on the fully recorded disc, the

next title is overwritten.

• If next title is protected, the overwriting stops

at the starting point of the title.

iewing T

itle List menu

displayed on other DVD

Recorders or Players

You can view the Title List menu displayed on the

other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW

or DVD+R discs.

1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.

2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop

mode.

Title List menu will appear as shown below.

3. To play back a title, select the title you want then

press ENTER or PLAY (N).

Tip:

You can remove the Title List menu by pressing

STOP (x).

Playing

our Recordings on

Other DVD Players

(Finalizing a Disc)

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs

recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or

DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play

DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not.

Check the manual that came with the other player to

check what formats of discs it will play.

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings and editings in place

so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD play-

er or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM

drive.

Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen

for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed

by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE.

To finalize a disc, refer to [Finalize] on page 26.

Notes:

• Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD

players.

• The edited contents of a DVD+RW (DL) disc is

compatible on regular DVD players only after

finalization.

• Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not

compatible on regular DVD players.

(Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

• How long finalization takes depends on the type

of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and

the number of titles on the disc.

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

finalize.

+R+RW

+RW

REFERENCE

Controlling

our TV with the

Supplied Multi-brand Remote

Control

You can control the sound level, input source, and

power switch of your LG TV with the supplied

Multi-brand Remote Control.

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

POWER Turn the TV on or off.

INPUT Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input

sources.

CH +/– Scans up or down through

memorized channels.

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV.

Note:

Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be

able to control your TV using some of the buttons.

Controlling other TVs with the

Multi-brand Remote Control

You can control the sound level, input source, and

power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is list-

ed in the table below, set the appropriate manufactur-

er code.

1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the

number buttons to select the manufacturer code

for your TV (Refer to table on the right column).

2. Release TV POWER button.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering

them one at a time until you find the one that works

with your TV.

Manufacturer Code Number

LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2

Zenith 1, 3, 4

Samsung 6, 7

Sony 8, 9

Hitachi 4

Notes:

• Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not

function on the TV, even after entering the correct

manufacturer code.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previ-

ously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code

number you have set may be reset to the default set-

ting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Reference

TV Control

Buttons

Area Code

Afghanistan AF

Argentina AR

Australia AU

Austria AT

Belgium BE

Bhutan BT

Bolivia BO

Brazil BR

Cambodia KH

Canada CA

Chile CL

China CN

Colombia CO

Congo CG

Costa Rica CR

Croatia HR

Czech Republic CZ

Denmark DK

Ecuador EC

Egypt EG

El Salvador SV

Area Code

Ethiopia ET

Fiji FJ

Finland FI

France FR

Germany DE

Great Britain GB

Greece GR

Greenland GL

Heard and McDonald Islands

Hong Kong HK

Hungary HU

India IN

Indonesia ID

Israel IL

Italy IT

Jamaica JM

Japan JP

Kenya KE

Kuwait KW

Libya LY

Luxembourg LU

Area Code

Malaysia MY

Maldives MV

Mexico MX

Monaco MC

Mongolia MN

Morocco MA

Nepal NP

Netherlands NL

Netherlands Antilles AN

New Zealand NZ

Nigeria NG

Norway NO

Oman OM

Pakistan PK

Panama PA

Paraguay PY

Philippines PH

Poland PL

Portugal PT

Romania RO

Russian Federation RU

Area Code

Saudi Arabia SA

Senegal SN

Singapore SG

Slovak Republic SK

Slovenia SI

South Africa ZA

South Korea KR

Spain ES

Sri Lanka LK

Sweden SE

Switzerland CH

Taiwan TW

Thailand TH

Turkey TR

Uganda UG

Ukraine UA

United States US

Uruguay UY

Uzbekistan UZ

Vietnam VN

Zimbabwe ZW

Area Code List

Choose a area code from this list.

Language Code

Abkhazian 6566

Afar 6565

Afrikaans 6570

Albanian 8381

Ameharic 6577

Arabic 6582

Armenian 7289

Assamese 6583

Aymara 6588

Azerbaijani 6590

Bashkir 6665

Basque 6985

Bengali; Bangla 6678

Bhutani 6890

Bihari 6672

Breton 6682

Bulgarian 6671

Burmese 7789

Byelorussian 6669

Cambodian 7577

Catalan 6765

Chinese 9072

Corsican 6779

Croatian 7282

Czech 6783

Danish 6865

Dutch 7876

English 6978

Esperanto 6979

Estonian 6984

Faroese 7079

Language Code

Fiji 7074

Finnish 7073

French 7082

Frisian 7089

Galician 7176

Georgian 7565

German 6869

Greek 6976

Greenlandic 7576

Guarani 7178

Gujarati 7185

Hausa 7265

Hebrew 7387

Hindi 7273

Hungarian 7285

Icelandic 7383

Indonesian 7378

Interlingua 7365

Irish 7165

Italian 7384

Japanese 7465

Javanese 7487

Kannada 7578

Kashmiri 7583

Kazakh 7575

Kirghiz 7589

Korean 7579

Kurdish 7585

Laothian 7679

Latin 7665

Latvian, Lettish 7686

Language Code

Lingala 7678

Lithuanian 7684

Macedonian 7775

Malagasy 7771

Malay 7783

Malayalam 7776

Maltese 7784

Maori 7773

Marathi 7782

Moldavian 7779

Mongolian 7778

Nauru 7865

Nepali 7869

Norwegian 7879

Oriya 7982

Panjabi 8065

Pashto, Pushto 8083

Persian 7065

Polish 8076

Portuguese 8084

Quechua 8185

Rhaeto-Romance 8277

Rumanian 8279

Russian 8285

Samoan 8377

Sanskrit 8365

Scots Gaelic 7168

Serbian 8382

Serbo-Croatian 8372

Shona 8378

Sindhi 8368

Language Code

Singhalese 8373

Slovak 8375

Slovenian 8376

Somali 8379

Spanish 6983

Sudanese 8385

Swahili 8387

Swedish 8386

Tagalog 8476

Tajik 8471

Tamil 8465

Tatar 8484

Telugu 8469

Thai 8472

Tibetan 6679

Tigrinya 8473

Tonga 8479

Turkish 8482

Turkmen 8475

Twi 8487

Ukrainian 8575

Urdu 8582

Uzbek 8590

Vietnamese 8673

Volapük 8679

Welsh 6789

Wolof 8779

Xhosa 8872

Yiddish 7473

Yoruba 8979

Zulu 9085

Language Code List

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

REFERENCE

roubleshooting

Symptom

No power.

Abnormal or no picture.

No sound.

The playback picture is

poor.

Picture from external

input is distorted.

Some channels are

skipped over when

using CH/TRK (+/-).

Cause

 The power cord is disconnected.

 The TV is not set to receive Recorder

signal output.

 The video cable is not connected

securely.

 Unit output setting and TV resolution

capabilities mismatch.

 Wrong connection.

 The equipment connected with the

audio cable is not set to receive

Recorder signal output.

 The audio cables are not connected

securely.

 The power of the equipment connected

with the audio cable is turned off.

 The AUDIO options are set to the wrong

position.

 In HDMI mode, audio selection is not

set to PCM.

 The disc is dirty.

 The TV channels are not tuned in properly.

 Tape heads are dirty.

 Tape is a rental or was recorded on

another VCR.

 The video signal from the external

component is copy-protected.

 The skipped channels were deleted with

the Channel Edit option.

Correction

 Plug the power cord into the wall out-

let securely.

 Select the appropriate video input

mode on the TV so the picture from

the Recorder appears on the TV

screen.

 Connect the video cable into the jacks

securely.

 Check TV capability.

 Check mode of connections

(eg. S-Video, Components etc.).

 Check unit Resolution setting accord-

ing to TV capability and mode of con-

nection.

 Check the connection.

 Select the correct input mode of the

audio receiver so you can listen to the

sound from the Recorder.

 Connect the audio cable into the jacks

securely.

 Turn on the equipment connected with

the audio cable.

 Set the AUDIO options to the correct

position.

 Change AUDIO setup to PCM mode.



Clean the disc.



Check tuning, carry out tuning again.

 Clean video heads.

 Use CH/TRK (v/V) for manual tracking

adjustment while tape is playing.

 You cannot connect via the Recorder.

Connect the component directly to

your TV.

 Use the [Channel Edit] option to

restore channels. See page 21.

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom

The Recorder does not

start playback.

Video tape cannot be

inserted.

The Remote Control

does not work properly.

Camcorder image is

not shown.

Camcorder image via

A/V input or DV IN to

Recorder is not shown

on TV screen.

Timer recording is not

possible.

Cause

 No disc is inserted.

 No tape is inserted.

 An unplayable disc is inserted.

 The disc is placed upside down.

 The disc is not placed within the

guide.

 The disc is dirty.

 The Rating level is set.

 Is the cassette compartment empty?

 There is an obstacle in the path of the

Remote Control and this unit.

 The batteries in the Remote Control

are exhausted.

 The Remote Control is not pointed at

the remote sensor of the Recorder.

 The Remote Control is too far from

the Recorder.

 This Remote Control use the same

buttons for VCR and DVD functions

(ex.PLAY).

 Camcorder is off.

 The recorder’s source is incorrect.

 Clock in record is not set to

correct time.

 Timer has been programmed

incorrectly.

 (TIMER Record) indicator light does

not appear after programming timer.

Correction

 Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the

disc or tape indicator in the display

window is lit.)

 Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc

type and Regional code.)

 Place the disc with the playback side

down.

 Place the disc on the disc tray correctly

inside the guide.

 Clean the disc.

 Cancel the Rating function or change

the rating level.

 Eject the tape in.

 Remove the obstacle.

 Replace the batteries with new ones.

 Point the Remote Control at the remote

sensor of the Recorder.

 Operate the Remote Control within

23ft (7m).

 When using a VCR, first press the VCR

button. When using a DVD, first press

the DVD button.

 Turn camcorder on and operate

properly.

 Use INPUT to select input channel

(AV1, AV2 or DV IN).

 Set clock to correct time.

 Reprogram Timer.

 Reprogram Timer and turn the

Recorder off to enable timer.

REFERENCE

Symptom

Picture or sound of

broadcasting channel is

weak or missing.

Can’t play disc recorded

on this Recorder on

another DVD player.

Cannot record or did

not record successfully.

Stereo Audio Record

and/or Playback not

present.

Cause

 Antenna or cables are loose.

 Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the

Recorder Setup menu.

 The disc was recorded in Video mode.

 Some players will not play even a

finalized disc recorded in Video mode.

 The disc was recorded in VR mode.

 Discs recorded with copy-once materi-

al cannot be played on other players.

 The remaining blank space on the

disc is insufficient.

 The source you are trying to record is

copy-protected.

 When setting the recording channel,

the channel is tuned on the TV’s own

tuner.

 When recording to a Video mode disc,

programs that are copy-once protect-

ed cannot be recorded.

 TV is not Stereo-compatible.

 Broadcast program is not in stereo for-

mat.

 Recorder A/V Out jacks are not

connected to TV A/V In jacks.

 Recorder Audio/Video Out is not

selected for viewing at the TV.

 Recorder’s TV audio channel is set to

SAP or MONO.

Correction

 Tighten connections or replace cable.

 Try [Auto Channel Set] options; see

page 21 for details.

 Finalize the disc; see page 26.

 No solution.

 The other player must be RW

compatible in order to play it.

 No solution.

 Use another disc.

 You cannot record the source.

 Select the channel on the Recorder’s

built-in TV tuner.

 Use a VR mode formatted disc for

copy-once material.

 No solution.

 Make A/V connections. Stereo is avail-

able only via A/V output from Recorder.

 Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.

 Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.

See [Changing TV Audio Channel] on

page 38.

Resetting the Recorder

If you observe any of the following symptoms...

• When the Recorder is plugged in, but the

power will not turn on or off.

• When the display window is not working.

• When the Recorder does not operate

normally.

You can reset the Recorder as follows:

• Press and hold the POWER button for more

than five seconds. This will force the Recorder

to power off.

Press the POWER button again to turn the

Recorder back on.

• Unplug the power cord and then plug the

power cord again after more than five sec-

onds.

General

Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 32W

Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d)

Net Weight (approx.) 5.8 kg (12.79 lbs)

Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Signal system NTSC, DTV standard ATSC or Clear QAM over cable

Recording

Recording format DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO

Recordable discs DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable,

DVD+Recordable (Double Layer), DVD-Random Access Memory

Recordable time DVD; Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode),

4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode), 11 hours (MLP)

DVD+R DL (8.5GB); Approx. 1.8 hour (XP mode), 3.6 hours (SP mode),

7.3 hours (LP mode), 9 hours (EP mode),

11 hours (MLP)

VCR; SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)

Video recording format

Sampling frequency 27MHz

Compression format MPEG 2 (VBR support)

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency 48kHz

Compression format Dolby Digital

VCR Specifications

Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system

Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM

Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec

Tape width 12.7 mm

Rewind time About 180 seconds (T-120)

Antenna 75 ohms (VHF/UHF)

VHF output signal Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

Channel coverage Analog (VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-135)

Digital (Terrestrial: 2-69, Cable: 1-135)

Frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 43dB

Dynamic range 88 dB

Channel separation 60 dB

Specifications

REFERENCE

DVD Specifications

Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008%

Dynamic range More than 90 dB

Inputs

ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms

VIDEO IN (AV1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2

AUDIO IN (AV1,2) - 6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

DV IN 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)

USB IN 4 pin (USB 1.1 standard)

Outputs

VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

S-VIDEO OUTPUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1

B)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2

HDMI video/audio output 19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)

Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1

Audio output (optical audio) Optical connector x 1

Audio output (analog audio) 1 kHz, -6 dBm, 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

ANTENNA OUT Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

IR TRANSMITTER OUT 5 V (p-p)

Accessory:

Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Audio cable (L, R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

IR control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or

workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date

(“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original pur-

chaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,

ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG ELEC-

TRONICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES

OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST

REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED

IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

ages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration,

maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and

• Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside

environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident,

lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or

voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections, computer

software, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such defective product shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion

of the original warranty period.

HOW SER

VICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the

defective unit repaired or replaced.

Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to

return the unit to LG for repair or replacement.

Shipping both ways will be paid by LG during the

Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay

inbound shipping charges and LG pays return shipping

charges.

Visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

For nearest Authorized Service Center, Where to buy,

Product Assistance, or Customer Assistance

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year)

and select appropriate options from the menu.

Or visit our website at http://www.lgservice.com

LG Electronics, Inc.

Limited Warranty - USA

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