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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 16 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 16 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting...
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... From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 94 Settings and Adjustments 97 Using the Setup Displays 97 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 98 Clock Setting (Clock Set 99 Video Settings (Video 100 Audio Settings (Audio 102 Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes...
... From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 94 Settings and Adjustments 97 Using the Setup Displays 97 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 98 Clock Setting (Clock Set 99 Video Settings (Video 100 Audio Settings (Audio 102 Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes...
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... allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD editing is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your cable box or satellite receiver - DVD VIDEO Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Control your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 12). Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to use...
... allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD editing is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your cable box or satellite receiver - DVD VIDEO Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Control your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 12). Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to use...
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... and adjust the settings of the recorder. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to connect the set top box controller and set top box controller. To use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to disconnect the power...; 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller Select one of the NEC that the recorder can be used with the components to be connected to the grounding system of the...
... and adjust the settings of the recorder. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to connect the set top box controller and set top box controller. To use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to disconnect the power...; 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller Select one of the NEC that the recorder can be used with the components to be connected to the grounding system of the...
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... receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR...
... receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR...
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... on the cable box/satellite receiver. Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT... output channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup,...
... on the cable box/satellite receiver. Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT... output channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup,...
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...Digital signal appears. "16:9": For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with bands on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the "Setup" display (page 108). No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy ...Setup is finished. Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on the upper and lower sections...
...Digital signal appears. "16:9": For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with bands on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the "Setup" display (page 108). No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy ...Setup is finished. Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on the upper and lower sections...
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If your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
If your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
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... LINE2 DV * Does not appear when the cable box is connected to the LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks and "Set Top Box Control" is set to the connection you made. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. DVD INPUT SELECT z REC REC MODE x STOP 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an...
... LINE2 DV * Does not appear when the cable box is connected to the LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks and "Set Top Box Control" is set to the connection you made. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. DVD INPUT SELECT z REC REC MODE x STOP 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an...
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... connected to the LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks and "Set Top Box Control" is set to "On." 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." 5 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to the connection you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the channel or input source during...
... connected to the LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks and "Set Top Box Control" is set to "On." 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." 5 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to the connection you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the channel or input source during...
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...ENTER. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup : Cable 10:10 AM Notes • You cannot preset channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in your area using automatic presetting methods. 1 Select "Antenna/...Preset" setup appears with the following options. Example: When "Parental" in the "Setup" display. Example: When "16:9" is set "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" to make tuner settings for a connected cable box or satellite receiver. • You cannot select "Tuner Preset" when you...
...ENTER. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup : Cable 10:10 AM Notes • You cannot preset channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in your area using automatic presetting methods. 1 Select "Antenna/...Preset" setup appears with the following options. Example: When "Parental" in the "Setup" display. Example: When "16:9" is set "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" to make tuner settings for a connected cable box or satellite receiver. • You cannot select "Tuner Preset" when you...
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... for your area, or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the clock manually. 1 Select "Manual," and press ENTER. Press Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Note If "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" is set to set the daylight saving time. The options are: Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska...
... for your area, or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the clock manually. 1 Select "Manual," and press ENTER. Press Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Note If "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" is set to set the daylight saving time. The options are: Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska...
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... when playing back the disc. Features Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting DVD Auto Chapter : 5 Min Format DVD-RW : VR VCR Function Synchro Recording : to make set top box control settings or change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in this when dubbing a DV format tape. Off No sound...
... when playing back the disc. Features Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting DVD Auto Chapter : 5 Min Format DVD-RW : VR VCR Function Synchro Recording : to make set top box control settings or change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in this when dubbing a DV format tape. Off No sound...
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... the tape to a VHS tape. Off Turns off Auto Repeat. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to "On," you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that when you change "Set Top Box Control" to "On...
... the tape to a VHS tape. Off Turns off Auto Repeat. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to "On," you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that when you change "Set Top Box Control" to "On...
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... Check that the signal from your recorder passes through your recorder before requesting repairs. In this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set top box controller is connected and "Set Top Box Control" is distorted. , If the ... antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any TV program using the CH +/- The picture from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV cannot accept the...
... Check that the signal from your recorder passes through your recorder before requesting repairs. In this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set top box controller is connected and "Set Top Box Control" is distorted. , If the ... antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any TV program using the CH +/- The picture from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV cannot accept the...
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... is pressed. , It will take a few seconds for the titles recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. , You are displayed as asterisks. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off . , The set correctly. , There was incorrectly connected (page 12). , The settings in "Set Top Box Control" in MP3PRO format. , When playing a disc containing JPEG image files...
... is pressed. , It will take a few seconds for the titles recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. , You are displayed as asterisks. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off . , The set correctly. , There was incorrectly connected (page 12). , The settings in "Set Top Box Control" in MP3PRO format. , When playing a disc containing JPEG image files...
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... solvents such as alcohol or benzine. A disc with a cleaning cloth. Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to malfunction. Do not touch the surface. The Set Top Box Control function does not work. , Turn on it in a car parked in the front panel... display. , The recorder is played. Notes about the discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc...
... solvents such as alcohol or benzine. A disc with a cleaning cloth. Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to malfunction. Do not touch the surface. The Set Top Box Control function does not work. , Turn on it in a car parked in the front panel... display. , The recorder is played. Notes about the discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc...
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...) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms S VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 36 W Power back-up Back-up duration: 0 min Operating temperature 5°C to 35°...
...) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms S VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 36 W Power back-up Back-up duration: 0 min Operating temperature 5°C to 35°...
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.../track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Channel J (angle) indicator (36) K Disc indicator AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18) B SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (13, 14...
.../track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Channel J (angle) indicator (36) K Disc indicator AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18) B SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (13, 14...
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... 129 "Scan Audio" 39, 104 "Scene Dubbing" 90 Searching for "Chapter" 41 for "Title" 41 for "Track" 41 Time Search 41 Set top box control 12, 24, 105 Set top box controller 12, 26 Settings 97 Setup Display 97 "Simple Dubbing" 89 Slide show 44, 45 SP mode 79 Stereo programs 48, 78 STOP 35, 50, 72..., 79 Sub-menu 11 SUBTITLE 36 "Subtitle" 106 SUR (surround) 37 SYNCHRO REC 54, 83 "Synchro Recording" 54, 83, 105 System Menu 10...
... 129 "Scan Audio" 39, 104 "Scene Dubbing" 90 Searching for "Chapter" 41 for "Title" 41 for "Track" 41 Time Search 41 Set top box control 12, 24, 105 Set top box controller 12, 26 Settings 97 Setup Display 97 "Simple Dubbing" 89 Slide show 44, 45 SP mode 79 Stereo programs 48, 78 STOP 35, 50, 72..., 79 Sub-menu 11 SUBTITLE 36 "Subtitle" 106 SUR (surround) 37 SYNCHRO REC 54, 83 "Synchro Recording" 54, 83, 105 System Menu 10...