Setting pictures for thumbnails:
You can change pictures for thumbnails.
Up to 8 program recording:
You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, with in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.
Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):
You can divide a title into two or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put add your favorite disc name.
One-touch Timer Recording:
You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [RECORD], [DVD REC] or [VCR REC] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours for DVD, and 8 hours for VCR. The unit will automatically turn off when the recording time you set is reached.

Compatibility

DVD mode Available for playing discs on a regular DVD player:
Recorded discs can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVDVideo playback. You will need to finalize the discs recorded on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs to play in other DVD players.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or a videotape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is removed.
Others Progressive Scan system
Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.
Left channel stereo recording:
This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automatically.
Symbols used in this Owners Manual
To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. *DVD-RW (VR mode) disc is not played in this unit.
Automatic Chapter mark setting: Automatic Title list making:

DVD mode Playing discs

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set in the Setup menu before attempting to record. The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.

Symbol

DVD-V DVD+RW DVD+
Description Refers to DVD-Video discs Refers to DVD+RW discs Refers to DVD+R discs
Automatic finalizing (DVD+R, DVD-RW/R only):
The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space.
Play Theater surround sound in your home:

DVD mode

Editing
When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you are allowed DVD+R to experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

These jacks are useful only in DVD mode.
Getting started Recording Playing discs Editing Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others Espaol
8. VIDEO IN jack (EXT1) (DVD/VCR) Use to connect external equipment with a standard video cable. 9. S-VIDEO IN jack (EXT1) (DVD/VCR) Use to connect the S-Video output of external equipment with an S-Video cable. 10. S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD only) Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with an S-Video cable. 11. AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD only) Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other equipment with a standard audio cable. 12. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (DVD only) Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder or other equipment with a coaxial digital input jack with a digital coaxial cable.
Note Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

Remote Control

17 18* 19
OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER

.@/: 1

GHI ABC DEF

WXYZ VIDEO/TV

DISPLAY

CLEAR SETUP

DISC MENU RETURN OK

REC VCR DVD REC

REC MODE

RAPID PLAY

CM SKIP

SEARCH

DUBBING

28 29* 34

(*) In DVD mode, the unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. STANDBY-ON button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit. 2. Number buttons (DVD/VCR) Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title / chapter / track on display. Also press to enter values for the settings in the Setup menu. Also press to start the index/time search in VCR mode. 3. DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR) Press to display the Display menu on or off. 4. TITLE button (DVD) Press to display the Title list. 5. DISC MENU button (DVD) Press to display the Disc menu. Press to change Original and Playlist on the TV screen. (VR mode only) 6. Cursor K / L / { / B buttons (DVD/VCR) Press to select items or settings. 7. VCR REC button (VCR) Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode (refer to page 11). Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start the Onetouch Timer Recording. 8. VCR button Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode (refer to page 11). Press to select the VCR output mode.

VIDEO - OUT

PB /CB

PR /CR
These jacks are useful AUDIO OUT only in DVD mode.

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT
Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system. Method 2 and 3 are only useful in DVD mode. Although you can view images when using the connection Method 1 and 2 while Progressive Scan is activated, they are in Interlace mode.
Connection to a TV (contd)
After you have completed connections Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TVs original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorders picture appears. Check your TV owners manual for details. Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands (Example)
Admiral Curtis Mathis GE Hitachi JVC Kenwood LXI-Series Magnavox
AUX LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 INPUT, AUX VIDEO, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 AUX 00 AUX CHANNEL
Panasonic RCA Samsung Sanyo Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith
TV/VIDEO INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 TV/VIDEO VIDEO
00 VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 TV/GAME 00

Recording Playing discs

To set progressive scan mode, refer to page 71 This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan System. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set Progressive Scan mode to ON.
Connection to a cable box or satellite box
(Cable box or Satellite box)

IN OUT

Cable TV signal

RF cable (supplied)

(Back of TV)
This connection allows you to view or record a scrambled channel. With this connection, channels cannot be changed on this unit. You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box. While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed. To select channels of the cable box or satellite box 1) Turn on this unit by pressing [STANDBY-ON]. Then, press [CH K / L] to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box). If noise appears on the TV screen, press [VIDEO/TV] on the remote control. If you use the channel 4, you will need to change this units RF output to channel 4. Refer to RF output switch on page 80. 2) At the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you have selected at step 1). 3) At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view or record.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer :
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Using [K / L], select Auto Clock Setting. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.
Auto Clock Setting OFF Auto Manual VCR DVD
Press [STANDBY-ON] to turn off the unit. This unit will search for the time only when the power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give this unit time to set the clock.
The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna/cable signal to this unit and plug in the power cord.
Setting the clock (contd)

Manual Clock Setting

Using [K / L], enter the date (month / day / year). Press [{ / B] to move the cursor.

Clock Setting VCR DVD

Using [K / L], select Clock. Press [OK].
JAN / 01 / 2006 ( SUN ) 12: 00 AM
Using [K / L], select Clock Setting. Press [OK]. Clock Setting menu will appear.
Using [K / L], enter the time (hour / minute). Press [{ / B]. A cursor will move on AM.
---- / -- / ---- ( ---- ) -- : -- --
Press [OK] again. Default date will appear.
JAN/ 02 / 2006 ( MON ) 12: 00 AM
Press [K / L] to select AM or PM. Press [OK]. The settings will be activated. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from zero.
Press [SETUP] to exit, if Clock menu appears.
Changing the Setup menu VCR functions
Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds when you set the clock manually.
Setting the Daylight Saving Time
When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the unit clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. ON has been selected as the default.
Using [K / L], select Daylight Saving Time. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.
Daylight Saving Time ON OFF VCR DVD
Using [K / L], select ON or OFF. Press [OK]. Choose ON when currently utilizing the daylight saving time.
Selecting the TV aspect ratio
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). 4:3 Letter Box has been selected as the default.
Using [K / L], select TV Aspect. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.
TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box DVD
4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide
Using [K / L], select Required Settings. Press [OK]. Required Settings menu will appear. Refer to the Note on this page.
Using [K / L], select a desired option. Press [OK].
If you have a standard TV: Select 4:3 Letter Box, so that black bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen. Select 4:3 Pan & Scan for a full height picture with both sides trimmed. If you have a widescreen TV: Select 16:9 Wide.

Once you have finalized a disc recorded on DVD+R/ DVD-R, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc. There is no need to finalize DVD+RW discs. When you insert a DVD-RW disc finalized with this unit, Undo Finalize will appear instead of Finalize.
Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF Erase Disc Undo Finalize ON
Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. Finalizing will start.

Finalizing 100%

Finalizing
To release the finalizing for the disc, select Undo Finalize at step 3. * DO NOT power off during finalization, this will result in malfunction.
Playing the discs in other DVD players (contd)

Auto finalizing

You can finalize discs automatically using Auto Finalize function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all Timer Recordings and at the end of the disc space.
Using [K / L], select Disc Full or End of Timer Rec. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.
Auto Finalize - Disc Full ON DVD
Auto Finalize - End of Timer Rec ON OFF DVD
Using [K / L], select Auto Finalize. Press [OK]. Auto Finalize menu will appear.
Auto Finalize Disc Full End of Timer Rec OFF OFF DVD
Using [K / L], select ON. Press [OK]. Your setting will be activated.

Dubbing Mode

Using [K / L], select Dubbing Mode. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.
Dubbing Mode VCR DVD DVD VCR VCR DVD
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or the videotape is not copy protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the recording on the DVD+RW/R, DVD-RW/R disc or the videotape. Refer to pages 28 and 74. Make sure: Insert a recordable disc and a videotape with a record tab. Note for recording to a videotape: The videotape's record tab is intact. The remaining time of the videotape is long enough. Note for recording to a disc: Make sure that the disc is recordable. Refer to pages 2526.
Recording Auto Chapter Auto Finalize Dubbing Mode Replace Disc Menu VCR OFF DVD DVD 10 minutes
For VCR to DVD duplication: After starting VCR to DVD duplication, the picture may be distorted because of the auto tracking function. This is not a malfunction. Be advised to playback the videotape until the picture is stabilized, then set the starting point which you wish to start recording, and start VCR to DVD duplication.
XXXX (contd) Dubbing Mode (contd)

VCR to DVD DVD to VCR

4 [K / L], select Using

VCR DVD. Press [OK].

Using [{ / B], select. Press [OK]. Angle will switch each time you press [OK].
Angle icon appears when a switching camera angle is available. Angle icon does not appear on the screen if you have selected Angle as OFF in the Display setting. Refer to pages 68-69.

Reducing block noise

Using [K / L], select a desired option. Press [OK]. Your setting will be activated. This function reduces noise in the playback picture. When playing back discs recorded in long time mode such as EP or SLP mode, select Type 1 or Type 2. (Type 2 is more effective.) When playing back discs with a few noises such as DVD-Video discs, select OFF.
Using [{ / B], select. Press [OK]. Noise Reduction menu will appear.
Information on disc editing

Guide to a title list

Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [TITLE].

Editing discs

You can edit discs for the following items. Be sure that once you edit titles, they will not remain as original. Deleting titles (Refer to page 55) Putting names on titles (Refer to page 56) Setting / Clearing chapter marks (Refer to pages 57-58) Hiding chapters (Refer to page 59) Setting pictures for thumbnails (Refer to page 60) Dividing a title (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (Refer to page 61)
NOV/21/06 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/06 0:20:44 Play Edit Overwrite
NOV/24/06 10:05AM CH10 EP NOV/24/06 0:20:11
When selecting Edit on Pop-up menu of the title list and edit the title, the title list is displayed after writing the edited contents onto the disc. Press [STOP C] to exit the title list.
Editing discs (Setup menu)
Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Current Chapter Index Picture Title Dividing
NOV/22/05 11:00AM CH12 EP 0:00:59
Putting name on disc (Refer to page 62) Setting or releasing disc protect (Refer to pages 63-64) Erasing disc (Refer to page 65) Making edits compatible (Refer to page 65)
1. Titles recorded on the disc can be selected to edit by pressing [OK] with the cursor on the title. Using [K / L], select Edit. Press [OK]. 2. The arrow icon, which means the title list includes a next or a previous page. Press [K / L] by following direction of the icon. You can also use [{ / B] to go to the next / previous page. 3. The portion bar, which indicates the position of the disc. 4. The menus in here for editing as you prefer. The available menus depend on the disc type and the format type. An item which is not available is grayed. 5. The details of the title, which can be changed to the title name you will edit. 6. Time status bar of the title Time status will be held even after exiting the edit mode, and you can resume playback from that point. 7. The selected title thumbnail from the title list 8. Playback status of the current title The portion bar in the right side of the title list may not indicate the precise position in the disc. The portion bar may not indicate the position for the titles of which recording time is short. Once a disc is finalized, editing the disc or recording to the disc will not be available.

Select Press
e.g. character set : A B C @!? <space> press

ABC <space>

abc <space>

A B C A.

! # $ % & ( ) Note: *+,-./:;<=> Undefined letters in a ?@[]^_{|}
ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ
abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz
(*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2)

M 0:00:59

title name are shown by *. If you delete them, adjoining letters may change to * or other.
area for entering title names When you finish entering a title name, press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear.

*1 Press

, character set will be changed to the @!? mode automatically.
*2 Press 2 to 9 , character set will be changed to the previous input mode automatically. To delete letters, press [CLEAR] repeatedly. Holding [CLEAR] to delete all letters. Press [s / B] to move the cursor to the left or right. You can enter up to 30 letters.

Setting chapter marks

Using [K / L], select Add. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear.

Chapter Mark - Add

You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. DVD First:

Chapter

0:00:59
NOV/22/05 11:00AM CH12 EP
Using [K / L], select Chapter Mark. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.

Chapter Mark

Add Delete Delete All
Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. A new chapter mark will be added.

3 2/ 2

Press [RETURN ] twice to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed.
Press [PLAY B] and then [PAUSE F] to decide the point at which you will create a new chapter mark. It is convenient to use [PREV H / NEXT G], [REW E] and [F.FWD D] for finding the point to be added a new chapter mark.
When the number of chapter marks in a title is 49 and the number of chapter marks in a disc is 254, chapter marks cannot be added. Besides the abovementioned, it is not likely to be able to add according to recorded time and number of chapters. Remaining time of the disc may decrease when adding chapter marks or increase when clearing chapter marks depending on the recording time or edited contents.

Clearing chapter marks

Chapter Mark - Delete

Chapter 2/ 2

Using [K / L], select Chapter Mark. Press [OK]. Option window will appear as illustrated step 2 on page 57.
Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. The selected chapter mark will be deleted.
Using [PREV H / NEXT G], select a chapter mark to be deleted.
Remaining time of the disc may decrease when adding chapter marks or increase when clearing chapter marks depending on the recording time or edited contents.

Using [K / L], select Delete. Press [OK].
To delete all chapter marks:
Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. Final confirmation window will appear.
Chapter Mark - Delete All

Are you sure? Yes No

Using [K / L], select Delete All. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear.
Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. All chapter marks will be deleted.
Press [RETURN ] twice to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily.

Hiding chapters

After this operation is completed, press [RETURN ] twice to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed. If you want to return Visible, select the chapter to be shown. Then using [K / L],, select Visible at the step 4 on this page. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. After that Title list is displayed.
You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. DVD First:
Using [K / L]], select Current Chapter. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.

Current Chapter

Visible Hidden

Visible

Using [PREV H / NEXT G], [PLAY B] and [PAUSE F], decide the chapter to be hidden.
Using [K / L],, select Hidden. Press [OK]. Hidden is displayed in the middle of the preview screen on Current chapter window. Hidden is also displayed on the lower right corner of the preview screen on Edit menu option window other than Current chapter window.
When you make all chapters in the title to Hidden, Hidden is displayed in a thumbnail of the title list.

Hidden

NOV/21/06 12:20AM CH12 SP NOV/21/06 0:20:44
Setting pictures for thumbnails
Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. A picture for thumbnail will be set.
You can set a picture to each title for a thumbnail. It helps you to remember the contents of the title you are playing. The beginning picture has been selected as the default. DVD First:
Press [RETURN ] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed.
Use [PREV H / NEXT G], [REW E], [F.FWD D], [PAUSE F] and [PLAY B] to decide the picture you want to select as a thumbnail.
Using [K / L], select Index Picture. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear.

Index Picture

If the selected picture for a thumbnail is overwritten, the index picture is reset to the first scene of the title.

Dividing a title

You can divide one title into two new titles. DVD First:
Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. The title will be divided into two new titles. Both title names are identical, and index pictures are reset to the first scene at this point. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed.

REC VCR DVD REC STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER
Use [PREV H / NEXT G], [REW E], [F.FWD D], [PAUSE F] and [PLAY B] to decide the point at which you will divide the title.
Using [K / L], select Title Dividing. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear.

Title Dividing

Editing Changing the Setup menu VCR functions
You cannot divide a title of the disc on which the number of recording title comes up to the maximum (49), and the number of recording chapter comes up to the maximum (254).

Putting name on disc

Using [K / L], select Edit Disc Name. Press [OK]. A window for entering a title name will appear.

Edit Disc Name

You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. First:

3 @ ! ?

Using [K / L], select Disc Edit. Press [OK]. Disc Edit menu will appear. When inserting <DVD+RW> disc.
Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible ON
To enter a disc name, follow the steps of Guide to edit title name on page 56. When you finish entering a title name, press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear.
No Disc Name Disc Total Titles Disc Space Used Disc Protect Make Edits Compatible DVD+RW 3 0:30:48 OFF Needed
Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF Finalize ON

MY FAVORITE DISC 0:00:00

Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. The name you entered will be activated for the title. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed.
When inserting <DVD-RW> disc.
Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF Erase Disc Finalize ON
You cannot select Disc Edit when finalized DVD disc is inserted (DVD+R/DVD-R).
Editing discs (Setup menu) (contd)
Setting or releasing disc protect
Using [K / L]], select Disc Protect OFF ON. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear.
To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them. Setting disc to protect First:
Follow steps 1 to 2 in Putting name on disc on page 62 to display the Disc Edit menu. When inserting <DVD+RW> disc.
Using [K / L], select Yes. Press [OK]. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed.

Disc Edit Edit Disc Name

Disc Protect OFF Erase Disc Finalize
Setting or releasing disc protect (cont'd)
Releasing disc from protect First:
Using [K / L]], select Disc Protect. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear.
Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect ON Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible OFF

Others

Troubleshooting xxxx
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper performance. Symptom The power does not turn on. Remedy Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. (In case of power failure) Check the breaker. Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode. Re-connect the connecting cord securely. Check if the connecting cords are damaged. Check the connection to your TV (page 14). Check the RF output channel when you view a TV program using RF connection. Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to EXT1) so that the signal from this unit appears on the TV screen. Try to set the channels with Auto Channel Preset or Manual Channel Preset in the Setup menu (pages 19-20). Select a channel of any TV program using the [CH K / L]. Press [VIDEO/TV] if necessary. Adjust TV antenna. Adjust the picture (see the TVs instruction manual). Place the unit and TV farther apart. Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart. Switch the input to TV. Connect the antenna cable correctly (page 14). Keep the equipment which may cause electrical disturbances, such as a cellular phone, away. If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR or tuner goes through the unit before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV. Re-connect all connections securely. The connecting cord is damaged. Check the connections to the amplifier input. The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect. The unit is in pause mode or in Slow forward / Slow reverse play. The unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. Set the TVs input to TV.

There is no picture.

TV program reception does not fill the screen.
TV program pictures are distorted.
TV channels cannot be changed. Playback picture is distorted. The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the unit is distorted. There is no sound.

D V D V C R

The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording. Nothing was recorded even though There was a power failure during recording. you set the timer setting correctly. The internal clock of the unit stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 30 seconds. Reset the clock (pages 22-24). Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and connect it again. The program contains copy protection signals that restricts copying. The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority. The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority Timer Recording is not completed or did not start from the beginning. (page 32). Disc space was not enough. Timer Recording is impossible. Make sure TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel of this unit. If not, press [TIMER SET]. The remote control does not work. Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. Check the battery life of the remote control. Check if there is an obstacle between the sensor and the remote control. Test the signal output. If OK, then possible remote sensor trouble. (Refer to IR SIGNAL CHECK on page 5.) Press [DVD ] or [VCR ], whichever you need. Then, try again. Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode. The unit does not operate properly. When static electricity, etc., causes the unit to operate abnormally, unplug the unit and then plug it again.

Troubleshooting (contd) xxxx
Symptom There is no picture. Remedy If Setup menu appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN ] (or [SETUP]) to exit. Picture noise appears. The disc is dirty or flawed. If the picture output signal from the unit passes through your VCR before reaching your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect the unit directly to your TV, try connecting the unit to your TVs S-VIDEO input. There is no sound. If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the Audio settings (pages 69-70). The disc is dirty or flawed. Sound is noisy. The disc is dirty or flawed. No DTS sound is output. This unit is not compatible with DTS sound. The unit does not play back the No disc is inserted. disc. A blank disc is inserted. The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. The disc is not correctly inserted. The unit cannot playback certain discs (such as a CD-ROM) (page 41). The region code on the DVD-Video does not match the ones on the unit (page 41). Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about two hours until the moisture evaporates (page 4). If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the unit cannot play back the disc unless it is finalized (pages 26, 37). Playback image freezes for a During the playback of two layered disc, picture may freeze for a second. moment when the 1st layer switches to the 2nd layer. This is not a malfunction. The disc does not start playback Resume play was activated (page 45). Press [STOP C] twice. from the beginning. You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first insert. The unit starts playing back the disc The DVD-Video features an auto playback function. automatically. Some functions such as Stop, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of those Search, or Slow-motion Play operations. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. cannot be performed. The language for the sound track Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD-Video, DVD-R or cannot be changed. DVD-RW being played back. The DVD-Video prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. Try changing the language using the DVD-Videos menu. The subtitle language cannot be Multilingual subtitle are not recorded on the DVD-Video. changed or turned off. The DVD-Video prohibits changing of the subtitles. Try changing the subtitles using the DVD-Videos menu. The angles cannot be changed. Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD-Video being played back. The angle-change operation is possible as long as the disc contains a multi-angle portion. Actual change can be performed when the portion has come up. The DVD-Video prohibits changing angles. Try changing the angles using the DVD-Videos menu. Recording does not stop immediately It will take a few seconds for the unit to input disc data before recording can stop. after you press [STOP C]. Recording does not start immediately A brand-new DVD+RW/DVD-RW has been inserted. It takes a after you press [DVD REC]. while for the unit to automatically format a DVD+RW/DVD-RW. The disc tray does not open when It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc. This is because the unit is adding disc you press [OPEN/CLOSE A]. data to the disc.

You are trying to record the copyRecording Error This program is not recordable once program. in +VR mode. Recording Error Can not record on this disc. You are trying to record onto the disc which is unrecordable, or the disc status is unable to record. The disc is dirty. The disc is damaged. You are trying to record on to the protected disc which is set in the Disc Edit menu. You are trying to record onto the disc which has no space for recording.
Recording Error This disc is protected and not recordable. Recording Error Disc is full. (No area for new recording)
Error message Recording Error You cannot record more than 49 titles on one disc. (The maximum is 49) Recording Error You cannot record more than 254 chapters on one disc. (The maximum is 254) Cause You are trying to record onto the disc on which the number of recording titles comes up to the maximum (49). You are trying to record onto the VR mode DVD-RW disc on which the number of recording chapters comes up to the maximum (254). Solution Delete unnecessary titles (page 55).
This unit cannot delete the original chapter. Delete unnecessary chapter mark using other DVD recorders. Delete unnecessary chapter marks (page 58). Insert a new disc.
When recordings are performed Recording Error repeatedly onto an unstable disc, You cannot record on this disc this area may come up to be full. as Power Calibration Area is Every time you insert a disc for full. recording, the discs working area will be taken up. And if you repeat this frequently, it will be used up sooner and you may not be able to record full 49 titles. Recording Error This disc is already finalized. Recording Error The disc has a different menu layout. (Set Replace Disc Menu to ON to rewrite the menu.) You are trying to record onto the disc already finalized. You are trying to record onto the +VR formatting disc that had been recorded by the other recorder.
Release the finalizing for this disc (page 37). Set Replace Disc Menu to ON to rewrite the menu, after that you will record to disc (page 27).
If you are still having trouble with this unit after checking Troubleshooting, write down the error code and the error description, and call our helpline mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.

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8cm Disc 45 min

SPP (2.5Hr)

LP (3Hr) 54 min 72 min 108 min 60 min 120 min (good) (poor)

EP (4Hr)

SLP (6Hr)
12cm Disc SPP (2.5Hr) 150 min LP (3Hr) 180 min

Set the date.

Set start and end time.

Mode Date Start End CH

EP (4Hr) 240 min
1. JAN/01 Date 2. --1. --2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ----------7 ---
Date Start End Timer Programming
Select the desired channel.

360 min (poor)

--:-Start

--:-End

E1 DVD CH

TIMER SET

Press repeatedly to select desired recording time.
Recording times appear on the TV screen (30 minutes to 6 hours). Recording will start.
Timer Recording is now set.
Select the channel number to record.
Select the media to record.
Set the Timer Standby mode.

Record!

(Normal Recording) 1:00

1. JAN/01 ---

DVD HQ
When the unit reaches the specified time, the unit will be turned off automatically.
TIMER REC indicator will light up on the front panel.
After all recordings, finalize your disc!
Finalize DVD-RW/-R/+R discs after recording. Make edits compatible on DVD+RW discs after editing.
Insert a disc. Open the disc tray.

Stop the recording.

SLOW CM SKIP

DVD player

Not Playable

Stop playing.

If the title menu appears, using [K / L], select a title and press [OK]. (Then select Play with [K / L] when playing titles recorded by this unit.)

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