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DR7923CMC.HA1ULL_RD0063E DVD RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: LRA-516 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000
DR7923CMC.HA1ULL_RD0063E DVD RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: LRA-516 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000
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INTRODUCTION Symbol Used in this Manual 6 About the Symbol Display 6 Notes on Discs 6 Moisture Condensation 6 Recordable and Playable Discs 7 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .7 Playable Discs 8 Region code of the recorder and DVDs . . . . .8 Restrictions on video recording 9 What is 'CPRM 9 Copyright 9 Notice for Progressive Scan Use 9 Card useable on this unit 10 Using Memory Card 10 About the...
INTRODUCTION Symbol Used in this Manual 6 About the Symbol Display 6 Notes on Discs 6 Moisture Condensation 6 Recordable and Playable Discs 7 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .7 Playable Discs 8 Region code of the recorder and DVDs . . . . .8 Restrictions on video recording 9 What is 'CPRM 9 Copyright 9 Notice for Progressive Scan Use 9 Card useable on this unit 10 Using Memory Card 10 About the...
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RECORDING REFERENCE About DVD recording 37 Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings 37 Notes for recording 37 Basic Recording from a TV 38 Instant Timer Recording 38 Checking the Recording Time 38 To Extend the Recording Time 38 To record one TV program while watching another 38 Timer Recording 39-40 Checking Timer Recording Details 39 Canceling a Timer Recording 39 Timer Recording Troubleshooting 40...
RECORDING REFERENCE About DVD recording 37 Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings 37 Notes for recording 37 Basic Recording from a TV 38 Instant Timer Recording 38 Checking the Recording Time 38 To Extend the Recording Time 38 To record one TV program while watching another 38 Timer Recording 39-40 Checking Timer Recording Details 39 Canceling a Timer Recording 39 Timer Recording Troubleshooting 40...
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...: Indicates special notes and operating features. Before playing, clean the disc with Video recording mode +RW DVD+RW disc -R DVD-R disc +R DVD+R disc DVD DVD-Video disc DivX DivX files VCD Video CDs ACD Audio CDs MP3 MP3 files WMA..., or anti-static spray intended for making the task easier. Tip: Indicates tips and hints for older vinyl records. Do not expose the disc to a warm location. Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to direct sunlight. Wipe... the function is not permitted by the symbol. -RWVR DVD-RW with VR recording mode -RWVideo DVD-RW with a clean cloth.
...: Indicates special notes and operating features. Before playing, clean the disc with Video recording mode +RW DVD+RW disc -R DVD-R disc +R DVD+R disc DVD DVD-Video disc DivX DivX files VCD Video CDs ACD Audio CDs MP3 MP3 files WMA..., or anti-static spray intended for making the task easier. Tip: Indicates tips and hints for older vinyl records. Do not expose the disc to a warm location. Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to direct sunlight. Wipe... the function is not permitted by the symbol. -RWVR DVD-RW with VR recording mode -RWVideo DVD-RW with a clean cloth.
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.... After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can record again on the same Disc. Recommended recordable DVD discs DVD-R SONY (8x, 16x) TDK (4x, 8x) Verbatim (4x, 8x) Panasonic (2x, 4x) - Introduction Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - Recordable) These Discs can be erased, then you cannot record on DVD+RW compatible players...
.... After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can record again on the same Disc. Recommended recordable DVD discs DVD-R SONY (8x, 16x) TDK (4x, 8x) Verbatim (4x, 8x) Panasonic (2x, 4x) - Introduction Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - Recordable) These Discs can be erased, then you cannot record on DVD+RW compatible players...
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...WMA, JPEG or DivX files. This unit can play any seal or label to play those discs. If you record a disc using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may be played on the unit. • Do not attach any other functions may not have a region ...the instructions supplied with the software publisher for more detailed information.) Region code of the recorder and DVDs This recorder is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in malfunctions. • Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some playback features of the unit may not be available or...
...WMA, JPEG or DivX files. This unit can play any seal or label to play those discs. If you record a disc using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may be played on the unit. • Do not attach any other functions may not have a region ...the instructions supplied with the software publisher for more detailed information.) Region code of the recorder and DVDs This recorder is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in malfunctions. • Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some playback features of the unit may not be available or...
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...discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using a DVD-RW disc in which means that is prohibited. 9 Copyright • Recording equipment should be recorded using this copyright protection technology must be... THE CONNECTION TO THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. CPRM is protected by the rights owner. • This product incorporates copyright protection ...
...discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be played on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using a DVD-RW disc in which means that is prohibited. 9 Copyright • Recording equipment should be recorded using this copyright protection technology must be... THE CONNECTION TO THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. CPRM is protected by the rights owner. • This product incorporates copyright protection ...
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... On a video CD with no limit on the disc, chapters may not be erased and re-recorded. DVD discs allow one track of video (with quality stereo sound. DVD ±R / DVD ±RW DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for digital audio files that allows you to save images with PBC (...could be title 1, a documentary describing how the film was made could be title 2, and cast interviews could be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. Each chapter is used for recordable DVD drives and discs. PBC allows you to interact with PBC (Version 1.1) operate in a film or one or ...
... On a video CD with no limit on the disc, chapters may not be erased and re-recorded. DVD discs allow one track of video (with quality stereo sound. DVD ±R / DVD ±RW DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for digital audio files that allows you to save images with PBC (...could be title 1, a documentary describing how the film was made could be title 2, and cast interviews could be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. Each chapter is used for recordable DVD drives and discs. PBC allows you to interact with PBC (Version 1.1) operate in a film or one or ...
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...for the current title for use for memory card. TIMER REC: Displays Timer Record 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. MEMORY: Accesses the MP3/WMA (or... Displays Marker Search menu. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording. z REC: Starts recording. SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language. ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image. 13 A-B: Repeats sequence between two points (A and B) AUDIO: Selects an audio language (DVD). OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens or closes the disc tray. Press repeatedly ...
...for the current title for use for memory card. TIMER REC: Displays Timer Record 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. MEMORY: Accesses the MP3/WMA (or... Displays Marker Search menu. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording. z REC: Starts recording. SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language. ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image. 13 A-B: Repeats sequence between two points (A and B) AUDIO: Selects an audio language (DVD). OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens or closes the disc tray. Press repeatedly ...
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... as necessary for additional connection information. Please refer to the manuals of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). The DVD image could be distorted during playback. d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN (Y Pb Pr) Connect to this terminal. l COAXIAL (Digital audio out... on your audio system. h S-VIDEO OUT Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. Hookup and Settings Depending on TV. Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. OUT Connect to a TV with audio inputs. c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with audio inputs. g RF. Notes: •...
... as necessary for additional connection information. Please refer to the manuals of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). The DVD image could be distorted during playback. d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN (Y Pb Pr) Connect to this terminal. l COAXIAL (Digital audio out... on your audio system. h S-VIDEO OUT Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. Hookup and Settings Depending on TV. Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. OUT Connect to a TV with audio inputs. c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with audio inputs. g RF. Notes: •...
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...; Set Progressive Scan option to [ON] in the setup menu, see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO. • This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of this Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via digital connection can only be in jack on the front of the...
...; Set Progressive Scan option to [ON] in the setup menu, see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO. • This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of this Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via digital connection can only be in jack on the front of the...
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...the type of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is made , this effect. [Bitstream]: Select "Bitstream" if you connect the recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select... be automatically downmixed to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. Then, you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG DRC (Dynamic Range Control) With the DVD format, you select [OFF], the DTS signal is capable of audio system you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without any 96 kHz ...
...the type of handling 96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is made , this effect. [Bitstream]: Select "Bitstream" if you connect the recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select... be automatically downmixed to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. Then, you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG DRC (Dynamic Range Control) With the DVD format, you select [OFF], the DTS signal is capable of audio system you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without any 96 kHz ...
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DVD video discs may or may not be suitable for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are prompted to display the Setup menu. 2. The parental control feature allows you to block access ... active and the disc plays in full. Input it again to verify. Country Code Enter the country code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in order to play the disc. 1. Press ENTER to confirm your children from being able to view material you...
DVD video discs may or may not be suitable for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are prompted to display the Setup menu. 2. The parental control feature allows you to block access ... active and the disc plays in full. Input it again to verify. Country Code Enter the country code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in order to play the disc. 1. Press ENTER to confirm your children from being able to view material you...
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... (HQ, SQ, LQ or EQ). 3. Press ENTER while [Enter] is selected and the registration code will appear. Record Aspect When DVD recording, you can set the recording aspect ratio to suit the material you're recording (16:9 or 4:3). 3. the other is for playback on this interval to set the picture quality for audio. On the...
... (HQ, SQ, LQ or EQ). 3. Press ENTER while [Enter] is selected and the registration code will appear. Record Aspect When DVD recording, you can set the recording aspect ratio to suit the material you're recording (16:9 or 4:3). 3. the other is for playback on this interval to set the picture quality for audio. On the...
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...option is set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF]. 25 Press ENTER while [Finalize] is not available. After doing this, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] from the Setup menu as below. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for Video mode...., the [Initialize] menu will be erased. 1. Select [Ok] then press ENTER. DVD-R: The Recorder initializes the disc for navigating the disc. DVD-RW: The Recorder initializes the disc for VR mode. DVD+R (DL) / DVD+RW: The Recorder initializes the disc. This is highlighted. 2 Press ENTER. • In case of...
...option is set [Disc Protect] option to [OFF]. 25 Press ENTER while [Finalize] is not available. After doing this, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] from the Setup menu as below. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for Video mode...., the [Initialize] menu will be erased. 1. Select [Ok] then press ENTER. DVD-R: The Recorder initializes the disc for navigating the disc. DVD-RW: The Recorder initializes the disc for VR mode. DVD+R (DL) / DVD+RW: The Recorder initializes the disc. This is highlighted. 2 Press ENTER. • In case of...
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If you will see page 46. Disc Protect When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set . 1. The disc label can be up to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. For discs formatted on -screen. This name appears when you load the ...disc and when you display disc information on a different recorder, you need to unlock...
If you will see page 46. Disc Protect When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set . 1. The disc label can be up to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. For discs formatted on -screen. This name appears when you load the ...disc and when you display disc information on a different recorder, you need to unlock...
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... being recorded. • When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is always "Video format"-the same as required for DVD-Video, which should have a recording mode). Recording About DVD recording Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Fingerprints and small scratches on the disc. losses of DVD discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD+R(DL...
... being recorded. • When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is always "Video format"-the same as required for DVD-Video, which should have a recording mode). Recording About DVD recording Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Fingerprints and small scratches on the disc. losses of DVD discs: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD+R(DL...
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... the program timer. 1. Select the TV channel to stop the recording. Changing TV Audio Channel You can be extended anytime by 10 minutes. To record for DVD recording. 1. Press STOP (x) to record. DVD+R(DL)/RW : 49 • If the Recorder is full. Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you press STOP (x) or the disc is powered off when...
... the program timer. 1. Select the TV channel to stop the recording. Changing TV Audio Channel You can be extended anytime by 10 minutes. To record for DVD recording. 1. Press STOP (x) to record. DVD+R(DL)/RW : 49 • If the Recorder is full. Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you press STOP (x) or the disc is powered off when...
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... DVD Recorders or Players +RW +R You can take up to 30 minutes to stop the overwrite recording. Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with the other DVD player that always record at the starting point of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R...start point of the current title, the next title is displayed. Editting 49 Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already. The menu can play DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. Press MENU/LIST to overwrite. 4. To play . Notes: •...
... DVD Recorders or Players +RW +R You can take up to 30 minutes to stop the overwrite recording. Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with the other DVD player that always record at the starting point of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R...start point of the current title, the next title is displayed. Editting 49 Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already. The menu can play DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. Press MENU/LIST to overwrite. 4. To play . Notes: •...
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...Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format 27MHz MPEG 2 Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format DVD ...Specifications Laser system Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range 48kHz Dolby Digital Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 90 % NTSC Recording Recording format Recordable discs Recordable time DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer) DVD...
...Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format 27MHz MPEG 2 Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format DVD ...Specifications Laser system Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range 48kHz Dolby Digital Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 90 % NTSC Recording Recording format Recordable discs Recordable time DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer) DVD...