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..., MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this VCR-DVD recorder is encouraged to try to disassemble the cabinet. If this equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear exterior. This ... shock to the presence of Gemstar Development Corporation. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The VCR Plus+ system is intended to alert the user to persons. As the laser beam used in the literature accompanying the appliance. These limits are...
..., MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this VCR-DVD recorder is encouraged to try to disassemble the cabinet. If this equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear exterior. This ... shock to the presence of Gemstar Development Corporation. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The VCR Plus+ system is intended to alert the user to persons. As the laser beam used in the literature accompanying the appliance. These limits are...
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... by Macrovision. 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 On power sources • Operate the recorder only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source...
... by Macrovision. 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 On power sources • Operate the recorder only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source...
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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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VCR Recording 67 Before Recording 67 VCR Recording without the Timer 67 VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 69 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 72 Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 74 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 75 Playing VHS Tapes 76 Playing 76 Searching Using Various Functions 79 Selecting the sound during playback 80 DVD Editing...
VCR Recording 67 Before Recording 67 VCR Recording without the Timer 67 VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 69 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 72 Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 74 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 75 Playing VHS Tapes 76 Playing 76 Searching Using Various Functions 79 Selecting the sound during playback 80 DVD Editing...
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... Playlist , Record a program on page 10. A list of recordable and playable DVD discs is on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move and add scenes at will prevent normal recording. Control Dubbing 9 One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD , This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape to DVD and from DVD to see ...all of DV tapes - Title List , Display the Title List to VHS tape with a single deck (page 89). * Note that when playing back and recording a DVD or VHS tape that ...
... Playlist , Record a program on page 10. A list of recordable and playable DVD discs is on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move and add scenes at will prevent normal recording. Control Dubbing 9 One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD , This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape to DVD and from DVD to see ...all of DV tapes - Title List , Display the Title List to VHS tape with a single deck (page 89). * Note that when playing back and recording a DVD or VHS tape that ...
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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 LINE 1 ... channel on . 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). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is ...
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 LINE 1 ... channel on . 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). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is ...
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Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) 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 ... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. 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 PR VHF...
Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) 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 ... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. 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 PR VHF...
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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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... VIDEO. 20 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 AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...
... VIDEO. 20 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 AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...
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... and length. Make audio connections 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... PR VHF/UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using the AUDIO OUT...
... and length. Make audio connections 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... PR VHF/UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using the AUDIO OUT...
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This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer :...). LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO (red) (white) (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 VHF/UHF IN...
This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer :...). LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO (red) (white) (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 VHF/UHF IN...
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Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System Setting up Chart as channel 33, and the recorder receives HBO on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the TV channel number. For example, if HBO is finished. Finish To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Use the ... numbers, look at the "Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the guide channel number with the guide channel (the number that's assigned to that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy Setup is finished. 13 Select whether or not you want to send a DTS signal to your TV...
Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System Setting up Chart as channel 33, and the recorder receives HBO on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the TV channel number. For example, if HBO is finished. Finish To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Use the ... numbers, look at the "Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the guide channel number with the guide channel (the number that's assigned to that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy Setup is finished. 13 Select whether or not you want to send a DTS signal to your TV...
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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 the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 72. Connect the equipment to...
... 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 the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 72. Connect the equipment to...
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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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...To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second Line input on your TV at the same time. 36 LINE 1 IN VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV LINE 2 IN • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you may result. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be... recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you will not 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 input jack ...
...To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second Line input on your TV at the same time. 36 LINE 1 IN VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV LINE 2 IN • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you may result. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be... recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you will not 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 input jack ...
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...TV. 2 Press "/1. 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 DVD to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a ...tape with its safety tab removed. The recorder turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV ...
...TV. 2 Press "/1. 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 DVD to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a ...tape with its safety tab removed. The recorder turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV ...
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..., the display changes on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display and recording starts. INPUT SELECT x STOP For more details about the recording mode, see page 43. 7 Press CH +/- To stop...
..., the display changes on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display and recording starts. INPUT SELECT x STOP For more details about the recording mode, see page 43. 7 Press CH +/- To stop...
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... and picture quality you need. z Hint Timer recordings will be a possible choice. You cannot record different programs to record with less noise. Note that the disc has enough available space for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. I 'll select HQ. The sound will start recording... • This recorder can record on various discs. For example, if picture quality...
... and picture quality you need. z Hint Timer recordings will be a possible choice. You cannot record different programs to record with less noise. Note that the disc has enough available space for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. I 'll select HQ. The sound will start recording... • This recorder can record on various discs. For example, if picture quality...
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... antenna input. 3 Select another TV program. ,continued 49 To watch another TV program while recording 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to switch to control the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Press x STOP twice. When using the Quick... Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can turn off ). To stop recording. DVD Recording 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to leave it on. Recording starts. Recording using a cable box or satellite ...
... antenna input. 3 Select another TV program. ,continued 49 To watch another TV program while recording 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to switch to control the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Press x STOP twice. When using the Quick... Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can turn off ). To stop recording. DVD Recording 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to leave it on. Recording starts. Recording using a cable box or satellite ...
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...). This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to turn off the display. Creating chapters in the "Setup" display (page 104). Checking the disc status while recording You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode). The recording information appears. Note Do not...
...). This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to turn off the display. Creating chapters in the "Setup" display (page 104). Checking the disc status while recording You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode). The recording information appears. Note Do not...