Owners Manual
Page 1
RC199M_NA1ULL_52F DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: RC199H 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
RC199M_NA1ULL_52F DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: RC199H 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
Owners Manual
Page 5
...TV . . . . . .14 Connections to your TV 15-16 Connection to an Amplifier 17 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder 18 Connecting a Digital Camcorder 18 Initial Setup Wizard 19 Using the Home Menu 20 Initial Settings 20 General Settings 21-22 Language Settings 22... Audio Settings 22-23 Lock (Parental Control) Settings 23 Recording Settings 24 Disc Settings 24-25 General Explanation of On-Screen Display .26 Displaying Information While Watching TV . .26 Displaying Disc Information on...
...TV . . . . . .14 Connections to your TV 15-16 Connection to an Amplifier 17 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder 18 Connecting a Digital Camcorder 18 Initial Setup Wizard 19 Using the Home Menu 20 Initial Settings 20 General Settings 21-22 Language Settings 22... Audio Settings 22-23 Lock (Parental Control) Settings 23 Recording Settings 24 Disc Settings 24-25 General Explanation of On-Screen Display .26 Displaying Information While Watching TV . .26 Displaying Disc Information on...
Owners Manual
Page 6
... quality and sound distortion. Note: Indicates special notes and operating features. DVD ALL All DVD discs listed below. -RWVR DVD-RW with VR recording mode -RWVideo DVD-RW with a clean cloth. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it from... Do not touch the playback side of the following symbols are applicable only to direct sunlight. Tip: Indicates tips and hints for older vinyl records. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in a parked car exposed to those discs represented by the edges so that fingerprints do not ...
... quality and sound distortion. Note: Indicates special notes and operating features. DVD ALL All DVD discs listed below. -RWVR DVD-RW with VR recording mode -RWVideo DVD-RW with a clean cloth. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it from... Do not touch the playback side of the following symbols are applicable only to direct sunlight. Tip: Indicates tips and hints for older vinyl records. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in a parked car exposed to those discs represented by the edges so that fingerprints do not ...
Owners Manual
Page 7
... players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.) Limited title/chapter editing features. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on the same Disc. Recommended recordable DVD discs DVD-R Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) That's (8x, 16x) Verbatim (8x) - DVD-RW Mitsubishi (4x) Verbatim (4x...4x) Imation (4x) Maxell (4x) Ricoh (4x) DVD+R DL Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x) Maxell (2.4x) - RECORDING EDITTING REFERENCE 7 HOOKUP AND INTRODUCTION SETTINGS PLAYBACK Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - You cannot use the cartridge-type DVD-RAM disc in this unit. Playable on...
... players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.) Limited title/chapter editing features. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on the same Disc. Recommended recordable DVD discs DVD-R Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) That's (8x, 16x) Verbatim (8x) - DVD-RW Mitsubishi (4x) Verbatim (4x...4x) Imation (4x) Maxell (4x) Ricoh (4x) DVD+R DL Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x) Maxell (2.4x) - RECORDING EDITTING REFERENCE 7 HOOKUP AND INTRODUCTION SETTINGS PLAYBACK Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - You cannot use the cartridge-type DVD-RAM disc in this unit. Playable on...
Owners Manual
Page 8
... in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Our company has no right to play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is recorded in which it clearly visible on the rear of a disc. • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Notes...be sought from the copyright owner. Doing so may not play a DVD with the software publisher for more detailed information.) • This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the unit, the message "Check Regional Code" ...
... in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Our company has no right to play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is recorded in which it clearly visible on the rear of a disc. • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Notes...be sought from the copyright owner. Doing so may not play a DVD with the software publisher for more detailed information.) • This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the unit, the message "Check Regional Code" ...
Owners Manual
Page 9
...automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. • Video that you can only be recorded using this copyright protection technology must be used only for Recordable Media. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. Notice for home and other ...TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. INTRODUCTION Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (see below). Copying of ...
...automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. • Video that you can only be recorded using this copyright protection technology must be used only for Recordable Media. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. Notice for home and other ...TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. INTRODUCTION Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (see below). Copying of ...
Owners Manual
Page 10
... old and new batteries and never mix different types of the remote sensor. Lower slot : Withdraw the card carefully. Angle: About 30° in this recorder, depending on each direction of the front of the Remote Control, and insert two (R03/AAA) size batteries with : FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT...
... old and new batteries and never mix different types of the remote sensor. Lower slot : Withdraw the card carefully. Angle: About 30° in this recorder, depending on each direction of the front of the Remote Control, and insert two (R03/AAA) size batteries with : FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT...
Owners Manual
Page 11
...resolution to 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i formats for your TV or Monitor. Lights when a disc is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC The recorder is selected. r S-VIDEO Connect the S-Video output of a digital camcorder. f MEMORY CARD Slot 1 Insert a memory...k l m n op q r s a Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. d Z VCR Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to DVD). q DV IN Connect the DV output of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). s VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right) ...
...resolution to 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i formats for your TV or Monitor. Lights when a disc is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC The recorder is selected. r S-VIDEO Connect the S-Video output of a digital camcorder. f MEMORY CARD Slot 1 Insert a memory...k l m n op q r s a Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. d Z VCR Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to DVD). q DV IN Connect the DV output of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). s VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right) ...
Owners Manual
Page 12
...PIP. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by -frame playback. Opens and closes the disc tray. - VCR Select the Recorder's function mode to DVD). DUBBING Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to VCR. DVD: Search backward or forward. - c HOME :... FORWARD (m/M) - PLAY (N) Starts playback. ENTER ( ) Confirms menu selections. d AUDIO Selects an audio language or an audio channel. CHP. REC MODE Selects the recording mode: - TIME SHIFT To play mode. Press repeatedly to DVD. SEARCH Displays Marker Search menu. DISC MENU/LIST Accesses menu on the Marker Search menu...
...PIP. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by -frame playback. Opens and closes the disc tray. - VCR Select the Recorder's function mode to DVD). DUBBING Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to VCR. DVD: Search backward or forward. - c HOME :... FORWARD (m/M) - PLAY (N) Starts playback. ENTER ( ) Confirms menu selections. d AUDIO Selects an audio language or an audio channel. CHP. REC MODE Selects the recording mode: - TIME SHIFT To play mode. Press repeatedly to DVD. SEARCH Displays Marker Search menu. DISC MENU/LIST Accesses menu on the Marker Search menu...
Owners Manual
Page 14
... cable. Rear of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Position the units away from your TV and attach it to the ANT. If it...tion. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. • The picture and sound of Recorder b Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV a Antenna: Disconnect the antenna from the OUT connector on your antenna... TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. • Do not connect the Recorder's AUDIO OUT jack to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other or turn ...
... cable. Rear of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Position the units away from your TV and attach it to the ANT. If it...tion. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. • The picture and sound of Recorder b Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV a Antenna: Disconnect the antenna from the OUT connector on your antenna... TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. • Do not connect the Recorder's AUDIO OUT jack to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other or turn ...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... If your television is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you use this channel. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). Tune the TV to this connection, set the TV's source... selector to VIDEO. When the Recorder is set the Recorder's RF output channel 1. Notes: • Set the resolution to 480p using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). button for progressive signal. •...
... If your television is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you use this channel. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). Tune the TV to this connection, set the TV's source... selector to VIDEO. When the Recorder is set the Recorder's RF output channel 1. Notes: • Set the resolution to 480p using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). button for progressive signal. •...
Owners Manual
Page 16
...any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on this recorder's digital audio outputs. • The arrow on the cable connector body should face up to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include .... The connected device's video input is set the [Sampling Freq.] option to the HDMI jack on a single digital connection for correct alignment with this recorder to provide the technologies of HDMI licensing LLC. • If there is used to TV's Owner's manual). HDMI was developed to a DTS compatible ...
...any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on this recorder's digital audio outputs. • The arrow on the cable connector body should face up to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include .... The connected device's video input is set the [Sampling Freq.] option to the HDMI jack on a single digital connection for correct alignment with this recorder to provide the technologies of HDMI licensing LLC. • If there is used to TV's Owner's manual). HDMI was developed to a DTS compatible ...
Owners Manual
Page 17
...Dolby Laboratories. DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of a DTS sound track. Connect one or more of the audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Notes: • Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be obtained if your ... see the audio format of the current DVD in jacks on your amplifier. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) ...
...Dolby Laboratories. DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of a DTS sound track. Connect one or more of the audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Notes: • Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be obtained if your ... see the audio format of the current DVD in jacks on your amplifier. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) ...
Owners Manual
Page 18
Note: This jack is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks. It is for [Recording from External Components].) Note: If you use the S-VIDEO jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available. ... Connecting a Digital Camcorder Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of this Recorder. Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack...
Note: This jack is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks. It is for [Recording from External Components].) Note: If you use the S-VIDEO jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available. ... Connecting a Digital Camcorder Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of this Recorder. Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack...
Owners Manual
Page 20
... slot choice menu. 3. Plays back Video CD or DVD-Video disc (page 29-31). Photo (See page 34) • DISC: Displays [Photo] menu for recordable disc (page 43) - While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level. 5. Use v / V to select the desired main ...option. 3. Some items require additional steps. 8. Add/Del] menu. (See page 21) • Timer Record : Displays [Timer Record] menu. (See page 38) Movie • VCR: Plays back VHS cassette. • DISC: - Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can...
... slot choice menu. 3. Plays back Video CD or DVD-Video disc (page 29-31). Photo (See page 34) • DISC: Displays [Photo] menu for recordable disc (page 43) - While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level. 5. Use v / V to select the desired main ...option. 3. Some items require additional steps. 8. Add/Del] menu. (See page 21) • Timer Record : Displays [Timer Record] menu. (See page 38) Movie • VCR: Plays back VHS cassette. • DISC: - Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can...
Owners Manual
Page 21
...Channel Edit menu appears. The tuner will use XDS information to determine the proper setting. 4. Clock Set Auto In the Auto option, the Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. Press ENTER. 3. When it is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable... of antenna or cable TV system as shown previous (Tuning Band Select) to Auto, the Recorder will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner's memory. Use v / V to confirm your setting....
...Channel Edit menu appears. The tuner will use XDS information to determine the proper setting. 4. Clock Set Auto In the Auto option, the Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. Press ENTER. 3. When it is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable... of antenna or cable TV system as shown previous (Tuning Band Select) to Auto, the Recorder will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner's memory. Use v / V to confirm your setting....
Owners Manual
Page 22
.... 4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. Set the Recorder's Audio Output according to the type of audio system you can reset the Recorder to place your setting. 5. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. 4. Both...Wizard on page 19. Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of the picture are cut off Subtitle. DVDs encoded in which the disc was recorded. [Others] : To select another language, press number buttons to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to select [SET] then press ENTER. 3....
.... 4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. Set the Recorder's Audio Output according to the type of audio system you can reset the Recorder to place your setting. 5. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. 4. Both...Wizard on page 19. Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of the picture are cut off Subtitle. DVDs encoded in which the disc was recorded. [Others] : To select another language, press number buttons to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to select [SET] then press ENTER. 3....
Owners Manual
Page 23
... v / V buttons. [1]-[8] : Rating one . If you have the same rating or a lower one (1) has the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to [ON] for the recorder, all discs are played. Area Code Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in...
... v / V buttons. [1]-[8] : Rating one . If you have the same rating or a lower one (1) has the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to [ON] for the recorder, all discs are played. Area Code Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in...
Owners Manual
Page 24
...overdubbing after shooting. DVD-RW disc is highlighted. 2. the other is used . 1. Initialize If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be Video mode. • DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will initialize the disc. •...format the disc. Select the [Initialize] option then press B. [Start] icon is initialized to Video mode. Also, you have two stereo tracks for VCR recording; Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then press HOME to the front panel DV IN jack. One is used . On the Audio 2 setting, the ...
...overdubbing after shooting. DVD-RW disc is highlighted. 2. the other is used . 1. Initialize If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be Video mode. • DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will initialize the disc. •...format the disc. Select the [Initialize] option then press B. [Start] icon is initialized to Video mode. Also, you have two stereo tracks for VCR recording; Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then press HOME to the front panel DV IN jack. One is used . On the Audio 2 setting, the ...
Owners Manual
Page 25
...the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using , Disc Protect allows you to preserve your recordings in a variety of ways: • DVD+RW : Prevents editing, erasing, overwriting of titles on some Video CDs. [ON]: Video CDs are ... stands for the disc. Use the registration code to [OFF]. Notes: • Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R (DL) disc, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option. • Finalization can only be up to finalize. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen...
...the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using , Disc Protect allows you to preserve your recordings in a variety of ways: • DVD+RW : Prevents editing, erasing, overwriting of titles on some Video CDs. [ON]: Video CDs are ... stands for the disc. Use the registration code to [OFF]. Notes: • Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R (DL) disc, you can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option. • Finalization can only be up to finalize. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen...