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... pursuant to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is connected. - CAUTION You are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...the receiver is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The VCR Plus+ system is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this equipment. However, there is manufactured ...
... pursuant to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is connected. - CAUTION You are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...the receiver is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The VCR Plus+ system is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this equipment. However, there is manufactured ...
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... cause damage to a warm location, wait for home and other intellectual property rights. Hookups and Settings __________ Basic Operation DVD Recording Playing Discs VCR Recording Playing VHS Tapes DVD Editing Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)________ DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) _______ Settings and Adjustments _______ Additional Information __________ 3 To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has...
... cause damage to a warm location, wait for home and other intellectual property rights. Hookups and Settings __________ Basic Operation DVD Recording Playing Discs VCR Recording Playing VHS Tapes DVD Editing Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)________ DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) _______ Settings and Adjustments _______ Additional Information __________ 3 To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has...
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... Play Information and Playing Time 45 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 46 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording without the Timer 48 DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 50 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 56 Playing Discs 57...
... Play Information and Playing Time 45 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 46 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording without the Timer 48 DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 50 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 56 Playing Discs 57...
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... on the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video.../audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT ...
... on the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video.../audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT ...
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... IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN 17 Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL ... VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. To watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you can...
... IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN 17 Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL ... VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. To watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you can...
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.... 18 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Select one type of the following patterns A or B, according to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) INPUT A VIDEO L AUDIO R TV or projector VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN... OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT B TV Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV.
.... 18 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Select one type of the following patterns A or B, according to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) INPUT A VIDEO L AUDIO R TV or projector VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN... OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT B TV Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV.
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Make audio connections using this connection. If your TV at the same time. • When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the S VIDEO OUT even if you connect the recorder using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you switch the output to VIDEO. 20 You will enjoy ...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL S VIDEO OUT (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) to AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/...
Make audio connections using this connection. If your TV at the same time. • When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the S VIDEO OUT even if you connect the recorder using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you switch the output to VIDEO. 20 You will enjoy ...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL S VIDEO OUT (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) to AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/...
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... the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL...UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you connect the recorder using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. You will enjoy ...
... the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL...UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you connect the recorder using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. You will enjoy ...
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... (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (yellow)* (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) A INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR ...Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with ...
... (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (yellow)* (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) A INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR ...Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with ...
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... L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to record using the Synchro Rec function. You can use an S video cord instead of this...
... L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to record using the Synchro Rec function. You can use an S video cord instead of this...
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LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN ... z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Other VCR, etc. Hookups and Settings Connecting to left/ right channels (not supplied). ,continued 35
LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN ... z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Other VCR, etc. Hookups and Settings Connecting to left/ right channels (not supplied). ,continued 35
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...) may not receive a clear image on your TV. LINE 1 IN VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV LINE 2 IN • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may result. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit ...any copying cannot be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,...
...) may not receive a clear image on your TV. LINE 1 IN VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV LINE 2 IN • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may result. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit ...any copying cannot be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,...
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.... INPUT SELECT 6 Press H PLAY. When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see "Setting the RF Output channel" on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape. To stop playback Press x STOP.... When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see "Setting the RF Output...
.... INPUT SELECT 6 Press H PLAY. When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see "Setting the RF Output channel" on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape. To stop playback Press x STOP.... When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see "Setting the RF Output...
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... programs to your needs (page 10). • Check that the disc has enough available space for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. DVD Recording DVD Recording Before Recording Before you need. Select a recording mode according to switch the recording modes. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the "SAP" indicator lights up in the following...
... programs to your needs (page 10). • Check that the disc has enough available space for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. DVD Recording DVD Recording Before Recording Before you need. Select a recording mode according to switch the recording modes. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the "SAP" indicator lights up in the following...
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.... or INPUT SELECT while recording another channel on . DVD Recording 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to normal recording mode. To stop the recording or the disc is six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (normal recording) "OTR" (One-touch Timer Recording) and the remaining recording time are recording may take a few seconds for the recorder to control the VCR, insert a tape, then press...
.... or INPUT SELECT while recording another channel on . DVD Recording 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to normal recording mode. To stop the recording or the disc is six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (normal recording) "OTR" (One-touch Timer Recording) and the remaining recording time are recording may take a few seconds for the recorder to control the VCR, insert a tape, then press...
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..." disappears from the front panel display. PM 03 -:-0:-5- s+ --:-- --:-- ---- --- 06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 12 3 4 56 If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. VCR -P-/l-u- 1 Press DVD to "Standard." 5 Select an item using To format in VR mode automatically. Unused...
..." disappears from the front panel display. PM 03 -:-0:-5- s+ --:-- --:-- ---- --- 06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 12 3 4 56 If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. VCR -P-/l-u- 1 Press DVD to "Standard." 5 Select an item using To format in VR mode automatically. Unused...
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... in the front panel display. • Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on until the recorder finishes recording. • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program that simplifies setting the timer. DVD Number buttons CLEAR VCR Plus+ SYSTEM MENU M/m/ The date, time, and channel...
... in the front panel display. • Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on until the recorder finishes recording. • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program that simplifies setting the timer. DVD Number buttons CLEAR VCR Plus+ SYSTEM MENU M/m/ The date, time, and channel...
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...VCR -P-/l-u- s+ --:-- --:-- ---- --- 06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 6 Select "RecTo" using PM 11 -:-0:-0- The date, start recording. PM CH---8- 3 L--P- 04 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 05 --- The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is ready to start and stop times, channel, and recording mode appear. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, and the recorder... is inserted. 5 Press ENTER. Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.1ec To 01 DVD Date 06/14 Start End Source ...
...VCR -P-/l-u- s+ --:-- --:-- ---- --- 06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 6 Select "RecTo" using PM 11 -:-0:-0- The date, start recording. PM CH---8- 3 L--P- 04 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 05 --- The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is ready to start and stop times, channel, and recording mode appear. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, and the recorder... is inserted. 5 Press ENTER. Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.1ec To 01 DVD Date 06/14 Start End Source ...
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DVD Recording Checking/Changing/ Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/
DVD Recording Checking/Changing/ Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/
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...Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See "Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to record from a connected VCR or similar device. Recording starts. To stop recording, press... x STOP on the connected equipment. Set "Line Audio Input" of how to a DVD" on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output ...
...Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See "Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to record from a connected VCR or similar device. Recording starts. To stop recording, press... x STOP on the connected equipment. Set "Line Audio Input" of how to a DVD" on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output ...