REFERENCE

Language Code List. 56 Country Code List. 57 Troubleshooting. 58-59 Specifications. 60
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. Indicates special operating features of this unit. Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

RECORDING

Basic Recording. 43-44 Basic Recording from a TV. 43 Instant Timer Recording. 43 Copying from DVD to VCR. 44 Copying from VCR to DVD. 44

Overview

Recordable Discs English
DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more. otes This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. 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 of condensation on the recorders 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.) 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 intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). Problems arising in the following situations are included. When a DVD disc recorded on this recorder is used in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or used (insertion, playback, recording or editing) in a personal computer DVD drive. When a DVD that has been used as above is used again in this recorder. When a DVD disc recorded in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or in a personal computer DVD drive is used.

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm/12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play DVD-R/DVD-RW discs; DVD+R/DVD+RW discs; CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3 files, or JPEG files; SVCD; and kodak picture CDs. otes Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVDR/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVDR/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. Regional code of the DVD Recorder and DVDs This DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 2 encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of DVD Recorder can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 2 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message Incorrect region code. Cant play back will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Recording mode n/a DVD+RW DVD+R
Functions Playback only Playback, limited recording, Title/Chapter editing Playback, limited recording, limited Title/Chapter editing
Recording TV audio channels
This recorder can record either NICAM or regular audio. If the NICAM setting (page 22) is set to Auto, then if the broadcast is NICAM, you can record the NICAM audio. If the broadcast is non-NICAM, the regular audio is always recorded.
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two (size AA) batteries with and aligned correctly. Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
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. NTSC format signals from the analog or the DV inputs is not recorded correctly with this recorder. Video signals in SECAM format (from the built-in TV tuner or from the analog inputs) are recorded in PAL format.

Reset the Recorder

If you observe any of the following symptoms. The front panel display is not working. The Recorder is not operating normally.you can reset the Recorder as follows: Press and hold the STANDBY-ON button for at least five seconds. This will force the unit to power off. Press the STANDBY-ON button again to turn the unit back on. Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in again.

Copyright

Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE STANDARD DEFINITION OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Rear Panel

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO Connect to a TV with SCART jack. COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. VIDEO OUTPUT Switch Select either COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or RGB signal of EURO AV1 AUDIO/ VIDEO terminal depending on how you connect the Recorder to the TV. S-VIDEO OUT Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. RF. OUT Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor
AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source.

AERIAL

RF.OUT
Important Note About Ferrite Core
Be sure to attach the ferrite core to the power cord (for connecting to this unit). This ferrite core can reduce noises.
1 Push the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open. 2 Wind the power cord twice on ferrite core. 3 Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

Connections

ips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. Do not connect the Recorders AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not connect your Recorder via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.
Component Video connection
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).
Progressive Scan (ColorStreamPro) connection
If your television is a high-definition or digital ready television, you may take advantage of the recorders progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder. Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C). otes Set the Progressive to ON on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 24. Set the progressive to Off by removing any disc from the unit and close the disc tray. Then press STOP and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections or S-VIDEO connection.

Connecting to the Aerial

Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the recorder. Plug one end of the aerial cable into the TV socket on the recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

1 Connect RF cables as shown. record TV channels. detailed instructions. This enables you to watch and SCART cable to EURO AV2 Use the SCART cable to connect the EURO AVUse asatellite/cable box.connect theAV connector on DECODER connector to a SCART 2 AUDIO/VIDEO connector to a SCART AV connector your on your TV. This enables you to watch discs. the SCART cable to 4 Useyour TV. connectorconnect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO to a SCART AV connector SCART cable to EURO AVUse asatellite/cable box.connect theAV connector on on DECODER connector to a SCART your
This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.
This recorder has a loop through function. This feature allows you to record a TV program from the built-in TV tuner in this recorder, while watching a satellite or cable channel. Press MODE to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears. Caution: Do not connect this recorder through your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV receiver.
Caution: Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder. Information from the decoder (for example, relating to pay TV services), is only viewable when this recorder is off (in standby). For timer recording to work properly on this recorder, the satellite/cable box must also be switched on during recording.
Aerial/ Cable TV Wall Jack

Decoder

SCART AV
Aerial/Cable TV Wall Jack Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
AERIAL INPUT AERIAL OUTPUT

SCART AV1 SCART AV2

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Connections (Continued) Connecting to an Amplifier
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). Rear of Recorder
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital or MPEG 2)
Connect one of the Recorders DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial X) audio cable.

OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT
will recorders 2 You (Seeneed to activate the25). digital output. AUDIO on page

AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)
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 and Dolby Digital). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.
otes If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. To see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO.

Disc Initialize Disc Finalize Disc Label Disc Protect PBC AutoPlay OFF ON
Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off. - ON: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC. - OFF: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as

Audio CDs.

Auto Play
You can set up the Recorder so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted. If Auto Play mode is set to On, this Recorder will search for title that has the longest playback time and then play back the title automatically. ON: Auto Play function is active. OFF: Auto Play function is not active.
ote The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs.
General Explanation of On-Screen Display
This manual gives basic instructions for operating the Recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the Recorder or is not available on the disc.

Changing TV Channels

If no disc or tape is playing, you can change TV channels using the number or v / V buttons on the remote control, or the CHANNEL (v / V) buttons on the front panel.
Changing TV Audio Channel
Some TV programs are broadcast with a bilingual audio program (BIL). You can change the TV audio using the AUDIO button. Press AUDIO repeatedly to change the TV audio as shown below. Stereo/Main
Displaying Information on-screen
You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the information displayed on-screen. remove the DISPLAY 2 To RETURN(Oon-screen display, pressdetailed O) repeatedly until it disappears. or See the descriptions on next pages for
explanation during playing. otes Some discs may not provide all of the features on the on-screen display example shown on next pages. If no button is pressed for 7 seconds, the on-screen display disappears.

Stereo/Sub

Mono/Main
Temporary Feedback Field Icons

Shows the title name, recording date, recording mode, etc.
Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number. Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number. Shows the elapsed playing time, and searches the point by the elapsed time directly. Shows the current audio encoding method, and channel number, and changes the setting. Shows the current sound mode, and changes the setting.
b / B, or Numbers, ENTER b / B, or Numbers, ENTER b / B, Numbers, ENTER b/B b/B
Chapter Number Time search Digital Audio Output mode Sound

2CH 1. L+R 3D SUR.

Shows playing speed, the elapsed playing progress bar and elapsed playing time.

VCR SP 0:06:32

Shows the Current mode

Time Audio Channel

0:00:20
Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only). Shows the audio channel, and changes the audio channel.
Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD

Playback Setup

Before using the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the Recorder. When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title as follows: Press DISPLAY 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.

Moving to another TITLE

DVD +RW +R
1 chosen disc 2 Load yourside down. in the tray, with the playback the tray. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to closewindow,does not READING appears on the display and playback starts automatically. If playback
start, press N (PLAY). In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. ip
Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray.
Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK

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If a menu screen is displayed
The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu.
When a title on a disc has more than one chapter/track, you can move to another chapter/track as follows: Press PREV/NEXT ('b or B') briefly during playback to select the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Press PREV ('b) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track. To go directly to any chapter/track during playback, press DISPLAY twice. Then, use v / V to select chapter icon (or for a Video CD, select track icon). Then, enter the chapter/track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) or press b / B.
Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or LIST/DISC MENU to return to the menu screen.

Search

DVD +RW +R VCD
1 Press REW (m) or FWD (M) during playback.
The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.
Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press RETURN to return to the menu screen. Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc. Follow the instructions on the each menu screen. You may also set PBC to OFF under Setup menu. See page 30. otes If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see Movie Rating, on page 26). DVDs may have a Region Code. Your recorder will not play discs that have a region code different from your recorder. The region code for this recorder is 2 (two).
2 Press REW (m) or FWD (M) to select the required speed: b (Reverse play), m, mb, mm, mmb, mmm (backward) or M, MB, MM, MMB, MMM (forward). With a Video CD, the Search speed changes: m, mb, mm (backward) or M, MB, MM (forward). 3 To exit SEARCH mode, press N (PLAY).
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 You can advance or back up the picture frame-byframe by pressing b / B repeatedly during PAUSE mode. 3 To exit PAUSE mode, press N (PLAY). ote The picture frame-by-frame in reverse is not available for Video CD. ip You can advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly on the remote control.

General Features

ote Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (Continued)

Slow Motion

Video CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off
1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 Press REW (m) or FWD (M) during PAUSE mode.
The DVD Recorder will enter SLOW mode.
3 Use the REW (m) or FWD (M) to select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4, or t 1/2 (backward), or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4, or T 1/2 (forward). With a Video CD, the Slow speed changes: T 1/8, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward). 4 To exit Slow Motion mode, press N (PLAY). ote Slow motion playback in reverse is not possible with Video CDs.
ote On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 30.

When you select a folder.
Open: Displays sub-folders and MP3 files only in the folder. Program Add: Adds all track(s) in the folder to Program List. (page 40)
3 To stop playback at any other time, press STOP (x).
Audio CD and MP3 Operation (Continued)

CD MP3

1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press PAUSE/STEP (X) again.
To repeat a sequence in a track: 1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen start point.
Repeat icon and A- appears on the menu screen.

Moving to Another Track

The Repeat icon and A - B appears on the menu screen, and the repeat sequence begins.
Press PREV 'b or NEXT B' briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. Press PREV 'b twice briefly to step back to the previous track. On an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback on the Track List.
3 To exit the sequence and return to normal play, press REPEAT A-B again.
The Repeat icon disappears from the menu screen.

Notes on MP3 Recordings

About MP3
An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call files that have the.mp3 file extension MP3 files. The recorder can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than.mp3.
Repeat Track/All(Folder)/Off
Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. TRACK: repeats the current track. ALL (CD): repeats the all tracks on the disc. FOLDER (MP3): repeats the all tracks in the current folder. OFF (No display): does not play repeatedly.
MP3 Disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows:
1. CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660 and JOLIET. 2. If you record MP3 files using the software which cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for example DirectCD etc., it is impossible to playback MP3 files. We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO9660 or JOLIET file system. 3. Total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 999. This Recorder requires discs/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 files) that require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to insure compatible playback. Customers should also note that permission is required in order to download MP3 files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Erasing a Track from the Program List
1. Select the track you wish to erase from the Program List. ip Use the MARKER button to select multiple tracks. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu. 3. Select Delete option then press ENTER. The selected track is deleted from the Program List.
Changing Track Order in the Program List
1. Select the track you wish to move. ip Use the MARKER button to select multiple tracks. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu. 3. Select Move option then press ENTER. A yellow bar appears in the Program List. 4. Use v / V to move the yellow bar to the desired location, then press ENTER. The selected track is moved.
5 Use v / 6 playing.V to select the track you want to start 7 Press PLAY (N) to start.
normal 8 To resumeplayback,playbacka from pro-the grammed select track on
N List then press PLAY (N).
PRG indicator disappears from the display window.
AUDIO CD : Use B to move to the Program list.
Playback begins in the order in which you programmed the tracks and PRG indicator appears on the display window. Playback stops after playing the last programmed track on the program list.
Program List menu options
1. To display menu options, select a tack on the Program List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
JPEG File Operation Viewing a JPEG File
The recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read Notes on JPEG Recordings at right.

Skip Images

While viewing a picture, press PREV 'b or NEXT B' once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.
Insert a disc and close the tray. The Photo menu appears on the TV screen.

Photo -CD

JPEG Folder 01 Folder 02

Rotate Images

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

Folder 05

Folder 03

Folder 04

View Slide Shows
1. Select Slide Show option on the Photo menu. 2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears.

Slide Show

Object Speed Start All Normal

Folder 06

Folder 07

Folder 08 Close

OK Select MARKER Mark
V b B to select folder, then press ENTER. 2 Use vicon is highlighteda on the left side of the Open menu.

VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation
Before using the remote control, press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the Recorder.

Special Effect Playback

Special effects playback notes

Normal Playback

Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal. The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search. During the high-speed picture search modes, a short time is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this time.
Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
The indicator will light and the Recorder will powerup automatically. Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display window is not lighted. If it is, press STANDBY-ON once. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the Recorder will start playback automatically.
This function lets you visually search forward and backward for a desired scene on your tape. 1 Press REW (m) or FWD (M) during playback. The Recorder will be activated in the SEARCH mode.
If the Recorder is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the Recorder will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads.
Press PLAY (N) 2 PLAY icon appearsonce. TV screen. on the
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the Recorder.
2 To return to playback, press PLAY (N).
1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. A still picture appears on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using v/V on the remote control. If the Recorder is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the Recorder will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads. 2 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the
Press STOP (x) to stop 3 STOP icon appears on theplayback. TV screen.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed, the Recorder will automatically stop, rewind and eject the tape, and turn itself off.

Tracking Control

Auto Tracking The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks. The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:

A tape is played back for the first time. Tape speed (SP, LP) changes. Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.
video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture. 3 To return to playback, press PLAY (N).
1 While in still mode, press FWD (M). The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.
During slow playback, use v/V on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands. If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the Recorder will automatically change to normal play mode.
Manual Tracking If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either v/V on the remote control or CHANNEL (v/V) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced.
In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully. Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds.

Counter Memory Function

This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times. 1 Begin recording or playing a tape. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the real-time counter on the TV screen. 3 At the point you want to locate later, reset the realtime counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR. Continue to play or record. 4 Press STOP when recording or playback finishes. 5 Press RETURN. The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about 0:00:00.
Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TV
Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording.

Instant Timer Recording

Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. steps 1 Follow TV). 1-5 as shown left (Basic Recording from a 2 Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the recording time length.
Recording starts after the first press. DVD: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes within free space. VCR: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 30 minutes. Please confirm the VHS tape has enough remaining time to be recorded before recording.

Input: PR 09 MONO

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.
recording mode 2 Set aMODE repeatedly.as necessary by pressing REC DVD: SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality), XP(High quality), EP (Extended quality) VCR: SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play)

LP (Long Play, 2 times SP). Select Dubbing then press ENTER or D.DUBBING (or DIRECT DUBBING) to start copying. ip
If you press PAUSE/STEP during Copy mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the DUB indicator blinks on the front panel display. While in Pause mode, you can adjust the DVD playback position using PLAY, REW, FWD, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The VCR deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume copying, press the D.DUBBING (or DIRECT DUBBING) button twice.
6 Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record Mode: EP (Extended Quality) 7
LP (Low Quality) SP (Standard Quality) XP (High Quality) Select Dubbing then press ENTER or D.DUBBING (or DIRECT DUBBING) to start copying. ip
If you press PAUSE/STEP during Copy mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into Pause mode and the DUB indicator blinks on the front panel display. While in Pause mode, you can adjust the VCR playback position using PLAY, REW, FWD, PAUSE/STEP, etc. The DVD deck will remain in Pause mode. To resume copying, press the D.DUBBING (or DIRECT DUBBING) button twice.
Copy 8 Stop thecopying Process time, press STOP (x). To stop at any other You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again.
Copy 8 Stop thecopying Process time, press STOP (x). To stop at any other Copying will stop automatically when the VHS tape ends.

Timer Recording

This Recorder can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 month. the program. 3 Press ENTER to savewill appear. The Timer Record List 4 Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record List. that 5 Maketosurepress you load a recordable disc or tape and STANDBY-ON to switch your unit Standby. otes
The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display. If the Disc and Tape indicator are blinking, either no disc or tape is loaded, or the loaded disc is not recordable. The Recorder will record the audio according to the current TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or Bilingual). Use the AUDIO button to set the audio before switching the Recorder to Standby mode. You must press STANDBY-ON to stop the Timer Recording. The Recorder will automatically power off when the Timer Recording ends. There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to confirm the recorded program. If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially (one right after the other), the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded. The Recommendable DVD discs :
Press TIMER. The Timer Record menu will appear.

Timer Record

198 min Free

16/05 Sun C07

Start Time

VPS/ End Time Mode PDC

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Timer Rec List

Media Choose a media (DVD or VCR). PR Choose a memorized program number, or one of the external inputs from which to record. Date Choose a date up to 1 month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program. Start Time Set the recording start time. End Time Set the recording end time. Mode Choose a record mode. DVD: SP, LP, EP, XP, or AT (Auto) VCR: SP, LP, AT (Auto) AT (Auto) mode determines how much time is available on the disc or tape and switches record mode, if necessary, to complete recording the program. VPS/PDC The VPS/PDC system automatically adjusts the recording time so that even if a program is not running to schedule, you wont miss it. For VPS/PDC to work properly, you must input the correct announced time and date of the program you want to record. Note that VPS/PDC may not work with every station. otes Stations that use VPS/PDC typically include VPS/PDC information in the teletext TV guide pages. Please refer to these pages when setting a timer recording. This recorder takes approximately 20 seconds to switch on and start recording. This means that when using VPS/PDC, there may be instances where the beginning of the program is not recorded. 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 to exit the Timer Record menu. Press TIMER to display Timer Record List.

You can change the settings as required (Mode, VPS/PDC, etc.) steps 2-5 as 3 Follow Recording). shown on previous page (Timer
Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components
You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the recorders external inputs.
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 recorders 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 28). ips The source signal must be DVC-SD format. Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorders remote. If you connect a second DVD Recorder using a DV cable, you cannot control the second DVD Recorder from this one. You cant control this unit remotely from a component connected to the DV IN jack. You cant record date and time information from a DV cassette. is connected 1 Make sure your digitalINcamcorder page 19. to the front panel DV jack. See 2 Check that the DV audio input is as you require.
You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio). DV Input is set from the DV Record Audio in sub-menu of the Setup menu. See DV Record Audio on page 28 for more information. DV appears in the display window.
Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 19.
INPUT repeatedly 2 Pressto record from. to select the external input
Tuner: Built-in tuner AV1: EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO mounted on back panel AV2: EURO AV2 DECODER mounted on front panel AV3 : AV3 IN (VIDEO, AUDIO (L/R), S-VIDEO IN) mounted on front panel DV: DV IN mounted on front panel
ote Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio are as you want them. See page 28.
3 the recording mode 4 SelectSP (Standard Quality), as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. DVD: LP (Low Quality),
XP(High Quality), EP (Extended Quality) VCR: SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play) Press REC (z) once. Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the display window.)