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Unpack Your DVD Recorder • R6530 DVD recorder (1) • Remote control (1) • 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries (2) • Audio/video cable (1) • RF (Antenna) cable (1) • User’s guide (1) • Quick reference guide (1) • Warranty registration card (1) • DVD+RW disc (1) Insert Remote Control Batteries 1 Remove battery cover on back of remote control. 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the cor- rect polarities (+/-). 3 Replace cover. In case warranty service is required, please take a moment
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Table of Contents • Showing a Chapter ...............................................................26 1 - Getting Started • Creating a New Thumbnail ..................................................26 Welcome............................................................................. 5 Editing from the Disc Menu ...................................27 • Features.................................................................................. 5 • Playing a Full Title...........................
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Language Settings...................................................... 40 • Factory Reset........................................................................43 • On-Screen/Menu Language................................................. 40 Disc Media Settings ....................................................43 • Disc Menu Language........................................................... 40 • Finalize DVD+R ..................................................................43 • Audio Langu
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Chapter 1 Getting Started :: Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this R6530 DVD Recorder, an advanced DVD player and recorder in one. Features • DVD Recording - Easily make DVDs from any video source with One-Touch Recording • Simple Connections - Start recording your favorite VHS tapes or camcorder footage in less than 10 minutes • Record TV Shows on DVD - Set up to 8 timer events, or record manually • Maximum Compatibility - DVD+R/+RW Format is compatible with most DVD players • 5 Qu
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:: DVD Recording FAQ Before you start using the R6530, please take a few moments to review these Frequently Asked Questions. They will help you become acquainted with the technology and the capabilities of the DVD Recorder: What can I record with my DVD recorder? Where do I purchase discs? Are they expensive? You can record programs directly from television (from your Blank DVD+R and DVD+RW discs are available at most elec- antenna, basic cable, cable box or satellite receiver) and from vir- tr
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How good is the quality of the recording? What are thumbnails? How do I create new thumb- nails? There are five quality levels to choose from, ranging from HQ (High Quality), which is near DVD quality to SLP (Standard Long Thumbnails are single frames from your recordings used to iden- Play), which is near VHS quality. Choose the quality level that tify each Title on the DVD+R/+RW disc menu. The DVD best suits your purpose and the length of your material. Recorder allows you to create new th
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:: Player Overview Front Panel Controls 1 Power button 7Power LED Press to power on the DVD Recorder. Lights when the Power button is pressed. • When the power is on, use the On/Standby button on the 8Record LED remote control to turn the unit on and off. Lights when a DVD recording is in progress. • When the power is off, the unit is effectively disconnected 9 Open/Close button from the wall outlet. Press to open and close the disc tray. 2 Line In 1 (S-Video Input) 10Play/Pause / button Conn
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Front Panel Display 1 MP3 Indicator 10 DVD Indicator Lights when a CD-R or CD-RW with MP3 Tracks is loaded. Lights when a DVD disc is loaded. 2 Repeat Status Indicator 11 Progressive Scan Indicator Lights when a disc is in Repeat or AB Repeat mode. Lights when Component Video with Progressive Scan is enabled. 3 Channel Indicator 12 Play Indicator Lights when a TV channel is selected. Lights when a disc is playing. 4 Dolby Digital Indicator 13 Pause Indicator Lights when a DVD with a Dolby Digita
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Remote Control 1 On/Standby 9 Return Press to switch the DVD Recorder Press to return to the previous menu. between On and Standby (low power) 10 Next modes. The Power button on the front Press to skip to the next Chapter or panel must be pressed in for this button Track. to work. 11 Prev 2Prog. Scan Press to skip to the previous Chapter or Press to switch the video output between Track. Progressive Scan and Interlace Scan. Only use when the DVD Recorder is 12 Zoom connected to a Progr
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21 Edit 29 Title While a DVD+R/RW disc is loaded, Press to display DVD Title menus for press to display special disc Editing discs with multiple Titles. If a disc has a menus; see page 25. single Title, functions like the Disc Menu button. 22 Skip 30 Mute Press to skip ahead 30 seconds during DVD+R/RW playback. This is useful for Press to mute audio playback. skipping commercials. 31 Volume +/- 23 Disc/Live Press to adjust the volume level (disc Press to switch between Disc mode (for playba
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Rear Panel 1 Antenna In 7 Prog. Scan (Y/Pb/Pr) Connect to your antenna, cable TV, or cable box with a coaxial Connect to the Progressive Scan/Component video inputs of your cable. TV with a Component Video cable. 2Out to TV 8 Stereo Audio Output Connect to the Antenna Input on older televisions with a coaxial Connect to the left/right analog audio inputs of your TV, stereo, or cable. 2-channel amplifier with RCA cables. 3 Line In 2 (Composite Video/Stereo Audio Inputs) 9 Digital Audio Out (Coa
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Chapter 2 Basic Setup :: Basic Connections Connecting the R6530 is virtually the same as connecting a standard VCR. Follow these steps to connect the DVD Recorder to your TV and antenna/basic cable. For advanced connections, please refer to pages 15-20. 1 Connect Antenna/Cable Connect the RF cable from your antenna or basic cable TV jack to the ANTENNA IN jack on the back panel of the DVD Recorder. 2Connect TV Choose either Antenna Out or Line Out: a. Antenna Out Use if you have an older te
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:: Initial Setup Once you have completed “Basic Connections” on page 13, the lan- 3 Select Antenna or Cable: guage selection menu will appear on your TV screen. Follow these steps to complete Initial Setup. 1 Set the DVD Recorder’s on-screen menu language: • Use the / buttons to select Antenna (default), or Cable. • Press Play /Enter to continue. 4 Run Auto Channel Search • Use the / buttons to select English (default), Spanish, or French. • Press Play /Enter to continue. 2 Set the DVD R
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:: Advanced Connections S-Video Connections Use for improved picture quality when watching DVD movies. Your television must be equipped with an S-Video input. 1 Connect S-Video to TV Connect an S-Video cable from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the DVD Recorder to the S-Video input on your television. 2 Connect Stereo or Digital Audio to TV Connect stereo audio cables from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back panel of the DVD Recorder to the line in jacks on your television or stereo rec
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Component Video/Progressive Scan Connections Use for superior picture quality when watching DVD movies. Your television must be equipped with Component Video or Progressive Scan inputs. 1 Connect Component Video to TV Connect a component video cable from the PROG. SCAN jacks on the back panel of the DVD Recorder to the component video inputs on your television. Be sure to cor- rectly match each of the cables (Y, Pr, Pb) to the corresponding jacks on the DVD Recorder and TV. 2 Connect Stereo
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Audio/Video Receiver Connections Follow these steps to connect the DVD Recorder to a digital audio/video receiver. 1 Connect DVD Recorder to Digital Audio Receiver Connect a coaxial OR optical digital audio cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on the back panel of the DVD Recorder to the matching digital audio inputs on your audio/video receiver. • Use whichever connection is available on your audio/video receiver. • Use EITHER coaxial OR optical, NOT both. 17 Help Advanced DVD DVD Basic Se
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Cable Box Connections Follow these steps to connect a cable box or satellite receiver to your DVD Recorder: 1 Connect Incoming Cable to Cable Box Connect a coaxial cable from your cable TV wall outlet to the input jack on your cable box. 2 Connect Cable Box to DVD Recorder Connect a second coaxial cable from the output jack on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN jack on the back panel of the DVD Recorder. 3 Connect DVD Recorder to TV Choose either Antenna Out or Line Out: a. Antenna Out Use if
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Alternative Cable Box Connections This connection method allows you to record from basic cable while watching scrambled channels simultaneously. However, with this method you will not be able to record scrambled channels. 1 Connect Incoming Cable to DVD Recorder Connect the coaxial cable from your cable TV wall outlet to the ANTENNA IN jack on the back panel of the DVD Recorder. 2 Connect DVD Recorder to Cable Box Connect a second coaxial cable from the OUT TO TV jack on the back panel of th
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Other Audio/Video Connections Follow these steps to connect an external audio/video source, such as a camcorder, satellite receiver, VCR, or video game, to your DVD Recorder. 1 Connect Source to DVD Recorder Connect your source to the line inputs on the front (Line 1) or rear (Line 2) of the DVD Recorder. 2 Choose from the following options: To View Device • Press Disc/Live on the remote control to switch to Live mode. • Press Input until Line 1, Line 1-S, Line 2, or Line 2-S appears on your
