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DVD Recorder + VCR
VR2945
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION Important Safeguards Important Safeguards The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION within an equilateral triangle, is intended to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK alert the user to the presence of uninsulated DO NOT OPEN ‘dangerous voltage‘ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC to constitute a risk of electric shock. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle NO USE
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Important Safeguards REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
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INTRODUCTION Important Safeguards 5 Do not use this product near water. 13 Unplug this product during lightning storms or For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen when unused for long periods of time. sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. swimming pool; and other areas located near Servicing is required when the product has been water. damaged in any way, such as: Power-supply cord 6 Clean only with dry cloth. or plug is d
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Table of Contents Table of Contents INTRODUCTION RECORDING Important Safeguards _________________________1 Basic Recording________________________________45 Recording from TV 45 Table of Contents ______________________________4 One Touch Record (OTR) 46 Overview ______________________________________5 Checking the Recording Time 46 Identification of Controls_______________________10 To Pause the Recording 46 One Touch Copy - DVD to VHS 47 One Touch Copy - VHS to DVD 48 CONNECTIONS Timer Recordi
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INTRODUCTION Overview Overview DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW? What is a DVD? DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc with the latest digital video technology. DVD video uses modern MPEG2 data compression technology that enables an entire feature film to be stored on a single five inch disc. How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS? The razor-sharp digital images have more than 500 lines of resolution at 720 pixels per line. This is more
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Overview Which discs you can use The following discs can be used in your DVD Recorder+VCR: Playback and recording DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + ReWritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Write-Once) Playback only DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable): These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in ‘Video mode‘ and the recording was finalized. DVD-RW (DVD-Rerecordable): These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in ‘Video mode‘ and the
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INTRODUCTION Overview About DVD Recording Notes on Recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the DVD Recorder+VCR uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded. • When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter. • Discs recorded at high speeds (equal to or greater than 2X) may not be recognized. • If you record still p
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Overview Precautions Handling the Unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc. To keep the surface clean Do not use volatile liquids, such as
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INTRODUCTION Overview Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car. Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the
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Identification of Controls Identification of Controls Front Panel ! @ # $ % ^ &*() 1 2 3 4 5 6 ! POWER ) FF Turns the DVD Recorder+VCR on and off. DVD: Skips to next chapter. Lock/Unlock the front panel and Remote control VCR: Advances the tape during Stop mode. Press by pressing and holding it over 5 seconds. during Play mode for fast forward picture search. @ Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) 1 DVD/VCR Insert a video cassette here. Toggles control between the DVD deck and the # EJECT (VCR)
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INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls Front Panel Display ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 ! Indicates a VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. 1 Circle : Indicates a DVD+R(+RW) is recording. @ Circle : Indicates the VCR is recording. Clock : Indicates a DVD Timer recording is set. Clock : Indicates a VCR Timer Recording is set. 2 Indicates a disc is inserted in the DVD deck. # Indicates that a stereo broadcast is being 3 Indicates the current Recording mode. received. 4 Indicates AM or PM. $
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Identification of Controls Remote Control Turns the DVD Recorder+VCR on and off. - Opens and closes the disc tray in DVD mode. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck in VCR mode. Selects DVD mode. Selects VCR mode. Switches between the DVD Recorder+VCR tuner and your TV tuner. Switches the view on your TV to the DVD Recorder+VCR tuner. - Selects numbered options in menus. - Selects TV channels. - Manually adjusts tracking. Resets the tape counter in VCR mode. Accesses DVD disc menus. Displays o
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INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between Progressive Scan and Interlace Scan mode. Selects Recording mode: - DVD : HQ (1hr), SP (2hrs), EP (4hrs) or SLP (6hrs). - VCR : SP or SLP. Switches the DVD Recorder+VCR input to Tuner, LINE1, LINE2, or DV. Selects a subtitle language, if available. Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. Enlarges the DVD video image. Repeats the current chapter, track, title or the entire disc. Repeats playback between two
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Identification of Controls Rear panel ! @# $% ^ DVD & VCR OUT ANT. IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT OUT LINE 2 R Pr R AUDIO S-VIDEO L Pb L OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL Y VIDEO AUDIO OUT RF OUT ( * & ! AC Power Cord ^ RF IN (FROM ANT.) Plug into a power outlet. Connect to your antenna or cable TV outlet. @ AUDIO OUT (L, R) & RF OUT (TO TV) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio Connect to a TV with an RF coaxial input. inputs. * COAXIAL (Digital Audio Out) # COMPONENT/PROGRESSI
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INTRODUCTION CONNECTIONS Connections Connections • There are a variety of ways to connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV and other equipment. Use only one of the connections described below. Whichever TV connection you use will work with all input sources. • Please refer to the manuals for your TV, VCR, stereo system, or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. • For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD Recorder+VCR’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your amplifi
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Connections Connecting a TV Choose one of the following TV connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment. All video signals are available from all video outputs. That means that whichever TV connection you use, it will work with all input sources, including VHS out of the Component/Progressive Video Output. RF Coaxial Connection Rear of TV S-VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT Connect the RF OUT (TO TV) jack on the DVD Y Recorder+V
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CONNECTIONS Connections Progressive Scan Connection • If your television is a high-definition or ‘digital ready‘ television, you may take advantage of the DVD Recorder+VCR’s Progressive Scan output for the highest video resolution possible. • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled. 1 Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the corresponding in jacks on your TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2 Connect
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Connections Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left and right audio in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2,
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CONNECTIONS Connections Connecting Optional Equipment To receive audio/video signals from other equipment, connect the LINE1 or LINE2 jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the audio/video out jacks on your external component, using optional audio/video cables. ANT. IN OUT LINE 2 R AUDIO L VIDEO RF OUT Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder, video deck or DVD+R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD+R/R
