LRA-850 - Media player LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LRA-850 LG

MODEL: LRA-850 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. http://www.LG.ca Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-888-542-2623 (LGCANADA)2 This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: 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 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 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 procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the unit, unplug the unit from the outlet. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. CAUTION

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 swimming pool; and other areas located near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

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 manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

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 provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

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.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 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 electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER

DVD ALL Moisture Condensation Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts.6 Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - 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 (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. DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode. Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable) These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization) The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization Recordings can be edited the title/chapter DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable) These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more. Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization) Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.) Limited title/chapter editing features. Recommended recordable DVD discs

DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Mitsubishi (2x, 4x) Mitsubishi (2.4, 4x) Verbatim (8x, 16x) Verbatim (8x, 16x) Victir (4x) Verbatim (4x) --Maxell (4x) Philips (4x) Note: If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.7 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 Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, 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.8 Front Panel

POWER Switches the recorder ON or OFF. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder. REC: The recorder is recording. TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode. : Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. : Shows the current status of the recorder (clock, program number, etc). d Remote Sensor Point the recorder remote control here. e AV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). f Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. g N (PLAY) Starts playback. h z (REC) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. POWER abcdefgi9 Introduction

POWER: Switches the recorder ON or OFF. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. AV/INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2). 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. TV Control Buttons: See page

SCAN (m / M): Search backward or forward. SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter or track. PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback or recording temporarily. PLAY (N): Starts playback. STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.

REC (z): Starts recording. REC MODE: Selects the recording mode. THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording. PLAY MODE: Selects a play mode. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu. TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available. TV/DVD: To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner. Remote Control

Remote Control Operation Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). Remote Control Battery Installation Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with and matched correctly.10 a ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT) Connect the antenna to this terminal. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P B PR) Connect to a TV with Y P B PR inputs. c INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). d AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. e ANTENNA OUT (TO TV) Connect to a TV with ANTENNA coaxial inputs f COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs. h VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. Rear Panel Hookup and Settings Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. abc d efgh11 Hookup and Settings Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV

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 antenna 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 operation. To view or record a CATV channel

1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH 3

2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable

• With this connection, you cannot record one channelwhile viewing another.• If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is notnecessary to do Auto Channel Set. Rear of RecorderAntenna AntennaOR OR

b12 Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution – Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. – Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. – Do not connect your recorder via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. RF coaxial connection Connect the 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

PR/CH (V/v) for more than five seconds. [ch03] or [ch04] appears in the display window.

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

channel (ch03 or ch04).

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 (V). Audio (Left/Right) Connection Connect the left and right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks of the recorder to the audio left and right INPUT jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A1, A2). Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Component Video connection Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks on the recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y P

cable (C). 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 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. Set the Progressive Scan to [ON] on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 17. Note: Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUTPUT jack). Caution Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the recorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor. Rear of Recorder A1V Rear of TVRear of TV

AUDIO INPUT A2C R13 Hookup and Settings 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 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). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1. Connect one of the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial X) audio cable.

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

output. (See “Audio Settings” on page 18.) 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 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 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 digital audio outputs.

AUDIO INPUTDIGITAL INPUTCOAXIALAmplifier (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.14 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV1, AV2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Front of RecorderRear of Recorder15 Hookup and Settings Auto Set Up After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically.

1. Select a language for the Setup menu and on-

screen display. Use v / V to select a language then press ENTER.

2. Prese check your antenna connections.

Press ENTER to move next step.

3. Please ENTER while [Start] option is selected.

The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

4. Enter the necessary information for date and time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

5. Press ENTER while [Close] is highlighted to finish

setup. Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder.

1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.

The unit will be in TV viewing mode always when the Home menu appears.

2. Use b / B buttons to select a main option you

want. Sub options appears.

Rec. Mode: Displays the menu to select the record mode. (See page 20)16 Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. General Operation

The Setup menu appears.

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

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

move to the second level.

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

6. Press B to move to the third level.

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

ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps.

8. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the Setup

menu. Note: Press b to go back to the previous level. General Settings Tuning Band Select

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

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

option then press ENTER. TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels. CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive channels. Auto Channel Set Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system as shown on page 11. This Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.

1. Select the [Auto Channel Set] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

[Start] icon is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory. Note: After the Auto Channel Set proceeding is complete, make sure the Tuning Band is set appropriately (TV or CATV) on tuning band, follow steps 1-2 as shown previous (Tuning Band Select) to choose the correct Tuning Band (TV or CATV). Channel Edit This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually.

1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

[Edit] icon is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu

5. If you want to obtain a clearer picture, tune the

[MFT] option using v / V then press B. [Add] or [Delete] icon is highlighted.

6. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 to add or erase additional

Hookup and Settings Clock Set

1. Select [Clock set] option then press 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 Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). [4:3 Letter Box] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. [4:3 Pan Scan] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. [16:9 Wide] Select this when connecting to a wide- screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON]. Caution Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the recorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor. Power Save Mode You can set up the unit into an economic power save mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off. [OFF] Power Save Mode is not active. [ON] Power Save Mode is active. Factory Set If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Select ‘‘ENTER’’ icon then press ENTER, a menu appears with “Cancel” highlighted. Arrow left to highlight the “OK” then press ENTER and auto setup menu will appear, see page 15. Note: Some options can not be reset. (Rating, Password and Area Code)18 Language Settings Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original]Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Others] To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 43). If you make a mistake while entering number, press CLEAR repeatedly to delete numbers one by one then correct it. [Off](for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle. Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO 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 amplifier. 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 jack. Sampling Frequency If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is made, this unit will pass each type of signal through without any further processing. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.19 Hookup and Settings 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 while entering number, press CLEAR repeatedly to delete numbers one by one then correct it.

3. Select a rating using the v / V buttons.

[1] - [8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. [No Limit]: If you select [No Limit], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection.

Note: If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc. Set Password

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

2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”.

To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new password twice after inputting the current password. To delete the password, select [Delete] then input the password. If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.

password is cleared. Enter a new code. Area Code Enter the code of an area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Codes”, page 43.).

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

2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”.

3. Select the first character using the v / V

second character using v / V buttons.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code selection.20

Recording Settings Rec Mode Set You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality), MLP (Maximum Long Play). Auto Chapter When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are put in specified setting. You can change this interval to 5 minutes or 10 minutes. If you select [None], switch off automatic chapter marking altogether with the [None] setting. Disc Settings Initialize If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R : 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 from the Setup menu as below.

1. Select [Initialize] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.

Initialize menu appears.

It takes a few moments to initialize the disc. Caution If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be erased.21 Hookup and Settings Disc Settings (Continued) Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. Caution Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R 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 [Finalize] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected.

Finalize menu appears.

3. Select [OK] then press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc. Note: How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc. 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 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 this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. The disc name can be up to 32 characters long. For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

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

2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected.

Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 39. Disc Protect When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set to [ON] to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select [OFF]. PBC PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special menus and navigation features that are available on some Video CDs. [ON] Video CDs are played according to the PBC, if available. [OFF] Video CDs are played the same way as Audio CDs. DivX Registration Code We provide you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Enter] is selected and the

registration code will appear.

3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the

videos from Divx® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on this unit. Note: All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this unit.22 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. Displaying Information While Watching TV During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/remove the information displayed on-screen. Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen.

1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.

2. Press DISPLAY once again to show various

playback information. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

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

change or select the setting by pressing b / B. For details about each item, see the pages in parenthesis.

[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 25)

[Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 25)

[Sound]: Selected sound mode (page 25) Note: If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen display disappears. Indicates disc name and format. Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar. Indicates channel number, and audio signal (MONO) received by the tuner. Indicates current date and time. Indicates current audio channel.23 Playback Playback General Playback Features

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

The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.

4. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.

Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes automatically and unit turns off. Note: If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “Rating”, on page 19). Buttons Operations OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. PAUSE/STEP (X) During playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. Tip: You can advance or back up the picture frame-by-frame by pressing b / B repeatedly during PAUSE mode. The picture frame-by-frame in reverse is not available for Video CD. 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. Tips: 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. SCAN (m / M) During playback, press SCAN (m or M) repeatedly to select the required scan speed. DVD; 5 steps Video CD, DivX, Audio CD; 3 steps While the playback is paused, press SCAN (m or M) repeatedly to play in slow motion DVD; 4 steps Video CD; 4 steps (Forward only) ZOOM During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to enlarge the video image. (x1 size → x2 size → x4 size → x1 size (normal size) You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV buttons. Discs All Discs All Discs VCDDVD ALL VCDDVD ALL ACD DivXVCDDVD ALL WMAMP3ACD DivXVCDDVD ALL VCDDVD ALL24 General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations PLAY MODE For repeat playback During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Notes:

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

If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. For repeat A-B During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select point A then press ENTER to select point B Repeats a sequence from point A (Starting point) to point B (End point).To stop the repeat A-B, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “OFF” appears on the TV screen. TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears. 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. 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 soundtracks. 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 13 for connection details. Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT). Discs VCD+R-R +RW-RW Video -RW

Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen.

Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc. Follow the instructions on the each menu screen. You may also set PBC to [OFF] under Setup menu (see page 21). 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 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. 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. Camera Angle If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback.

1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The On-

Screen Display appears on the TV screen.

2. Use v / V to select the Angle icon in the On-

The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen. Tip: The ANGLE indicator will blink on the TV screen at scenes recorded at different angles to indicate that angle switching is possible. 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 during playback. The On-

Screen Display appears on the TV screen.

2. Use v / V to select the Sound icon in the On-

To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select “NORMAL”. Last Condition Memory This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled. Notes: – Settings are stored in memory for use any time. – This recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the recorder before commencing to play it. DVD VCDDVD ALL DVD DivXDVD ALL DivXDVD ALL VCD DVD VCDDVD26 Playing a DivX Movie File The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right.

2. Select [Movie] option.

3. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then

press ENTER. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen.

4. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER

twice. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the v / V buttons on the remote to highlight and press ENTER.

5. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to

highlight a file and press PLAY (N). You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 23-25.

6. Press STOP to stop the playback. The [Movie List]

menu appears. Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle If the subtitle does not display properly, please follow the steps below.

1. Press PAUSE/STEP when the subtitle appears.

2. Press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds.

The language code will appear.

3. Press b / B to select another language code until

the subtitle is displayed properly.

4. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.

Note: The DivX subtitle file name has to be identified with the DivX file name to display by this unit. Movie List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie

ENTER. [Play] Start playback the selected title. [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears DivX file requirement Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divx” Playable DivX subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”, “.ssa”, “.sub (Micro DVD, Subviewer 1.0/2.0)”, “.txt (TM player, DVD subtitle system)” Playable Codec format: “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.xx”, “DIVX5.xx” Playable Audio format: “AC3”, “MP3” Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3) Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3) CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 Notes on DivX format If the number of the screen frame is over 29.97 frames per second, this unit may not operate normally. If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file name, it may be displayed as “

” mark. If the video and audio structure of recorded file is not interleaved, returns to the menu screen. This unit does not support the DivX file that is recorded with GMC (Global Motion Compensation).27 Playback Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on right.

The HOME menu appears.

2. Select [Music] option.

3. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio

title then press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.

4. Use v/V to select a track then press PLAY (N).

Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 23-24. Tips: Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag: Not checked] 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. If you want to move to the upper directory, use the v / V to highlight and press ENTER.

5. To stop playback at any time, press STOP.

Audio CD and Music List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Music

ENTER. [Play] Start playback the selected title. [Random] Start or stop random playback. [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears Random

ENTER. The unit automatically begins random playback and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.

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

option again then press ENTER. Tip: By pressing SKIP > during Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback. MP3/WMA audio file requirement File extensions “.mp3”, “.wma”. Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA) Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA) CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 200028 Viewing a JPEG File The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on right.

The HOME menu appears.

2. Select [Photo] option.

3. Select a media that contains JPEG file then press

ENTER. The [Photo List] menu appears on the TV screen.

ENTER. The selected image is displayed in full screen. Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the recorder to read the files.

6. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP.

The [Photo List] menu appears. Tip: If you press RETURN (O) while menu screen is displaying, the screen is changed to TV viewing or AV input. Photo List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List]

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. 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 appear or disappear this menu during viewing the full screen. 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/Folder: Less than 2000 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 mi29 Playback View Slide Shows

The Slide Show menu appears.

the Slide Show. The slide show continues until you press STOP.

5. Press STOP to stop the Slide Show and returns to

the [Photo List] menu. To Pause the Slide Show

1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause slide show.

2. When you want to continue slide show, press

PLAY (N).30 Recording About DVD recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings This recorder can play various kinds of DVD discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD+R discs. The disc format for DVD-R, DVD+R, 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, or DVD+RW in a regular DVD player. By default, the DVD-RW disc format is Video format, though you can change this to Video Recording (VR) format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the contents of the disc.) The recording mode is closely related to the disc format. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode). Within the recording modes (which are fixed for them whole disc) are the record settings. These can be changed as required for each recording and determine the picture quality and how much space the recording will take up on the disc. Notes for recording The recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded. When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the 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 20 (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 execute the Menu-making operation to update the new title and editing when removing the disc from the recorder or turn off the recorder. 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 – Lowest 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 about 11 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB). Notes: You may see a fragmented picture or distorted subtitle during playing back the contents recorded in EP and MLP mode. If you fully record a recordable DVD disc in MLP mode with only one title, the recordable time is limited to 10 hours.31 Recording Restrictions on copying Some video material is copy-once protected: If you want to record copy-once protected material to DVD, you must use a VR mode DVD-RW disc compatible with CPRM Ver. 1.1. You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen. PAL format signals from the analog or the DV inputs is not recorded correctly with this recorder. Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using DVD-RW disc in VR mode 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 formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM. Copyright Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY

COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY

SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p

Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Notes: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. This unit can record only a mono audio content from the built-in tuner system.

1. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing

REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP)

Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the disc is full.

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

4. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

To Pause the Recording

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

2. When you want to continue recording, press

PAUSE/STEP (X). To record one TV program while watching another

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

recording. The TV indicator appears.

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

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

1. Follow steps 1-2 as shown left (Basic Recording

2. Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the recording

time length. Recording starts after the first press. Each subsequent press increases the recording time within free space. The recording time is displayed on the TV screen. At the end of the recording, the recorder will stop recording and shut off. Checking the Recording Time Press REC (z) once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment. Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the display window. To Extend the Recording Time The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC (z). Each subsequent press increases the recording time within free space. Caution If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the recorder is recording, the recording will be lost.33 Recording Timer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to “Initialize” on page 20.)

1. Press HOME and select [TV] option.

2. Press v / V to select [Timer Record] option then

press ENTER. The [Timer Record List] will appear.

3. Press v / V to select [NEW] option then press

ENTER. The [Timer Record] menu will appear. [Ch.] Choose a memorized channel number, or one of the external inputs from which to record. [Date] Choose a date up to 1 month in advance or desired repeat (Monday ~ Friday, or Every Sun~Sat). [Start Time] Set the start time. [End Time] Set the end time. [Mode] Choose a recording mode as necessary. (XP, SP, LP, EP, MLP or AT). AT (Auto) mode determines how much disc time is available and switches record mode, if necessary, to complete recording the program.

4. Enter the necessary information for your timer

recording(s). b / B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right v / V (up/down) – change the setting at the current cursor position Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer Record List].

5. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by

the recorder. To check the programming, the [Timer Record List] will appear. [Check] field’s [Rec. OK] on the [Timer Record List] indicates that the timer recording is programmed correctly.

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

7. Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVD

recording and press POWER to switch your unit to Standby. Notes: The clock must be set before setting the timer recording. The timer indicator lights in the display window when the recorder is in standby with the timer active. (Nothing is displayed while the [Power Save Mode] is ON.) You must press POWER to stop the timer recording.34 Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on.

1. Press HOME and select [TV] option.

2. Press v / V to select [Timer Record] option then

press ENTER. The [Timer Record List] will appear. Use v / V to select a timer recording. Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. Canceling a Timer Recording You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts. Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List. Press CLEAR and the confirm message will appear. Press ENTER while the [OK] is selected to erase the recording. Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress After a timer recording has started, you can still cancel the program. Press POWER. Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: There is no disc loaded. A non-recordable disc is loaded. [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON] in the Setup menu. (see page 21). Power is turned on. There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R), 49 titles (DVD+R, DVD+RW) recorded on the disc. You cannot enter a timer program when: A recording is already underway. The time you’re trying to set has already passed. There are already 16 timer programs set. If two or more timer programs overlap: The earlier program takes priority. When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts. If two programs are set to start at exactly the same time, the program entered first takes priority. If the disc is damaged, the recording may not complete successfully. In this case even though the Check field shows “Rec. OK”, it may not be. Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the recorder’s external inputs.

1. Make sure that the component you want to record

from is connected properly to the recorder. See page 14.

2. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the external

input to record from. Tuner: Built-in tuner AV1: INPUT 1 (AUDIO IN 1 / VIDEO IN 1) mounted on back panel AV2: AV IN 2 (VIDEO, AUDIO (L/R)) mounted on front panel

3. Select the recording mode as necessary by

pressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP)

4. Press REC (z) once.

Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the display window.) Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the disc is full. To record for a fixed length of time, see “Instant Timer Recording” on page 32.

5. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Note: If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 31 for more details.35 Editing Editing Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist. There are two ways to edit VR mode 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 MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.

Playback should be stopped when you do this. You can also access it using HOME menu, select [Movie] option then select [DISC] option and press ENTER. When selecting titles, use the v / V buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than six titles. If you are editing a VR mode disc, press MENU/LIST to switch between Original and Playlist menu. On the left side of the screen are the menu options. The main part of the screen shows thumbnails of the titles (or chapter) on the DVD. You can change these thumbnails using the THUMBNAIL button—see Changing Title Thumbnails on page 36. Press DISPLAY to display the information of selected title on the Title List Original menu. After selecting a title or chapter on the Title List or Chapter List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. Use v / V to select a option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

title or chapter then press ENTER. The options displayed differ depending on the disc type. [Combine] Combines two chapters into one (page 40). [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 38) [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 38). [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 40). [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title including the hidden chapters. [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or chapter. (page 41) [Move] Moves a chapter on the Chapter List- Playlist menu to a position on the menu. (page 41) [Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter. The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW cannot be play back. [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist. (page 37) [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title. (page 41) [Title Name] Edits the title name. (page 39) [Search] - [Chapter]; Displays Chapter List of the Title. - [Time]; Search time for you want start point of the title. (page 39) [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter.

2. Indicates the disc name, record mode, free space,

and elapsed time progress bar.

3. Currently selected title.

5. Shows the selected title number and total number

6. Shows the title name, recorded date, and

VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a 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 functions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as set in the start and end point display. During Playlist playback, you may notice a momentary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction. Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist. About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ Throughout this manual, you will often see the words Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and the edited version. Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded on the disc. Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the disc — how the Original content is to be played. Adding Chapter Markers

You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points. 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. Note: Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals automatically. You can change this interval from the Initial Setup menu (see “Auto Chapter” on page 20). Changing the Title Thumbnails Each title displayed in the Title List menu is represented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter. If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title. Press THUMBNAIL to make the currently displayed picture the one that appears in the Title List menu. The still picture that you choose appears in both the Original or Playlist menu. +R+RW-RW

-RW VR37 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 38). 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.

The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist. Adding Additional Title/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 ENTER.

3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already

registered 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 MENU/LIST to go

-RW VR38 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist. Note: It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less than 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

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

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

Notes: When DVD+RW recording, the deleted title’s name is changed to ‘Deleted Title’. If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the titles are combined into one. When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the last one on DVD+RW increases remaining recording time. 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 [Delete Part] in the [Edit] option then press

ENTER. Edit (Delete Part) menu appears on the TV screen. [Start Point] icon is highlighted.

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. Note: It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than 3 seconds long. -RW VR39 Editing Naming a Title You can name the titles.

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

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. Use MENU/LIST button to change keyboard type. OK: Select to finish. Cancel: Cancels all entered characters. Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position. Delete: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. b / B: Moves cursor to left or right. Tip: Remote control buttons for entering a name PLAY (N): Inserts a space at the cursor position. X (PAUSE/STEP): Deletes the after character at the cursor position. x (STOP), CLEAR: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. . / >: Moves cursor to left or right. Numbers (0-9): Enters the corresponding character at the cursor position.

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+R or DVD+RW discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization. Time Search You can select start point of the title.

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

[Search] 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 time40 Divide One Titles Into Two Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.

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

Edit (Divide) menu appears. [Divide] option is highlighted.

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

find the point you want to divide the title.

dividing point. The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to 4 minutes to divide. Note: You cannot select dividing point less than 3 seconds. Combining Two Chapters Into One Use this function to combine two adjacent 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.

Notes: This function is not available when; There is only one chapter whthin the title. The first chapter is selected. +R+RW-RW

+RW The first title’s thumbnail Current picture The second title’s thumbnail41 Editing Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter.

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

options then press ENTER.

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

move the chapter to then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the updated menu is displayed. Hide a Chapter/Title You can skip playing chapters or titles without deleting 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 [Hide] option.

Example: Title List (DVD+RW)

3. Press ENTER to confirm.

The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim. Tip If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title. Protect a Title Use this function to protect against accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title.

1. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.

2. Use 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.

4. Press ENTER to confirm.

The lock mark will appears on the title’s thumbnail. Tip If you select a title that has already been protected on the Title List menu, you can ‘unprotect’ it by choosing [Protect] option from the Title List menu options. After doing that, you can edit and delete the title. -RW

+R+RW +R+RW -RW VR42 Reference Additional Information 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 MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.

3. Use vVbBto choose a title you want to

4. Press REC (z) to start overwrite recording.

Overwrite recording starts from the start point of the title.

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

The new title is created and updated menu is displayed. Notes: This function is not available for a protected title. If 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. Viewing Title 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. Press TITLE in play or stop mode.

Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x).

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

press ENTER or PLAY (N). Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play 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 player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD- ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to “Finalize” on page 21. Notes: Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD players. The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc is compatible on regular DVD players only after finalization. Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not compatible on regular DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.) How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc. +R+RW +RW43 Reference 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

number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (see the table below).

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 previously entered will be erased.

When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again. TV Control Buttons45 Reference Cause The power cord is disconnected. The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output. The video cable is not connected securely. The connected TV power is turned off. 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 connecting cord is damaged. The disc is dirty. No disc 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. The video signal from the external component is copy-protected. Those channels are not stored in the recorder. Antenna or cables are loose. Solution Plug the power cord into the wall outlet 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 securely. Turn on the TV. Select the correct input mode on the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the recorder. Connect the audio cable securely. Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable. Replace it with new one. Clean the disc. Insert a disc. (Check that the disc indicator in the display window is lit.)

Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, 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. You cannot connect via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV. Use the Channel Edit feature to restore channels. See [Channel Edit] on page 16. Tighten connections or replace cable. Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor. The recorder does not start playback. The picture from the external input is distorted Some channels are skipped over when using PR/CH (+/-). The picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing.46 Symptom Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player. Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. The remote control does not work properly. Cause

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 material 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 protected cannot be recorded. Clock in recorder is not set to correct time. Timer has been programmed incorrectly. Timer record indicator light does not appear after programming timer. The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the recorder. The remote control is too far from the recorder. There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the recorder. The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. Solution Finalize the disc. (page 21) 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. Set clock to correct time. See “Clock Set” on page 17. Reprogram Timer. See “Timer Recording” on page 33. Reprogram Timer. Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the recorder. Operate the remote control within 7 m. Remove the obstacle. Replace the batteries with new ones. Resetting the recorder If you observe any of the following symptoms...

The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.

The front panel display is not working.

The recorder is not operating normally. ...you can reset the recorder as follows:

Press and hold the POWER button for at least five seconds. This will force the unit to power off then turn the unit back on.

Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in again.47 Reference Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60Hz Power consumption 18W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot Net Weight (approx.) 2.6 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system NTSC color system Recording format NTSC Recording Recording format DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO Recordable media DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable Recordable time DVD (4.7GB): Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode), 11 hours (MLP mode) Video recording format Sampling frequency 27MHz Compression format MPEG 2 (VBR support) Audio recording format Sampling frequency 48kHz Compression format Dolby Digital Playback Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100 dB (AUDIO OUTPUT connector) Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% (AUDIO OUTPUT connector) Dynamic range More than 95 dB (AUDIO OUTPUT connector) Inputs ANTENNA IN Antenna input, 75 ohms VIDEO INPUT 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 AUDIO INPUT 2.0 Vrms more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2 Outputs VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

AUDIO INPUTDIGITAL INPUTCOAXIALAmplifier (Receiver)Rear of Recorder