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DVD RECORDER
Instruction Manual
Model No. DV-RX7000E
PROGRAM
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Gemstar Development Corporation.
The SHOWVIEW system is
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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD Servicing is required when the apparatus has been disc cleaner (generally available). damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects clean DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. have fallen into the apparatu
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• Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the Audio CD condition of recording. • This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and • An audio disc on which 44.1 kHz PCM Audio is recorded. finalized with a Hitachi DVD recorder. It may not be able • Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. The to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs the condition of the recording. due to the condition of the recording. DVD-RW Disc Playba
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• This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better protection to your recordings. COPY PROTECTION • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD recorder directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods c
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Step 5 : Connecting to AV3, AV4, DV input jack . . . . 19 Method 1: Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box (STB) or Contents DVD player to the AV3 Input jacks. . . . . . . 19 Method 2: Connecting a Camcorder to the AV4 Input jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Method 3: Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Getting Started Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Making a Standard Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Disc Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Editing the Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Editing a Standard Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Deleting a Standard Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A variety of functions with an easy-to-use user interface The integrated menu system and the messaging General Features function allow you to perform desired operations both easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc, you can edit recorded images, create a playlist, and edit images in a specific sequence according to your requirements. The DV-RX7000E allows you to record and play high quality digital images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.You can record and edit digital images on DVD-
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Before Reading the How to use the DVD Instruction Manual Recorder Make sure to check the following matters before Step 1 Select the disc type reading the instruction manual. This manual shows In English all words, phrases and This unit can record on the following types of discs. messages that will appear on the TV screen. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. Icons that will be used in manu
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Step 2 Step 4 Format the disc to start recording Playing Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts You can select the title you want to play in a displayed formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is menu and then immediately start playback. required or the preparation of recording on a disc. A DVD consists of sections, called titles, and sub Using a DVD-RAM sections, called chapters. This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video During recording, a title is created between two p
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Description Front Panel 1 4 6789:; PROGRAM DV IN AV4 IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L(mono) AUDIO IN R 23 5 1 STANDBY/ON 6 OPEN/CLOSE Turns the recorder on and off. Opens and closes the disc tray. Press to turn the power on and off. (As to 7 STOP the indication of the Operate switch, “ I ” Stops disc playback. shows ON and “Í” shows electrical power 8 PLAY/PAUSE stand-by.) Plays a disc or pauses playback. 2 DV-IN 9 SEARCH Connects external digital equipment with a Goes to the next title/chapter/track
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Rear Panel Fan The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10 cm clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 4 AV1(TV) OUTPUT SCART Connects to an amplifier having a digital 5 AV2(EXT) INPUT SCART input jack. 6 AV3 IN(AUDIO/VIDEO) 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUT Connects the output of external equipment Connects to the audio input of external using an audio/video or S-Video cable. equipment using audio cables. 7 VHF/UHF 3 VIDEO OUT Connects anten
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; OK/DIRECTION Buttons M SUBTITLE Button Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle lan- (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons) guage. This button functions as a toggle switch. N SHOWVIEW Button < RETURN Button Press to make a timer recoding of a program Returns to a previous menu. by entering the programs SHOWVIEW number. = REPEAT Button O REC PAUSE Button Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or Use this to pause during recording. disc. P CM SKIP Button > INFO. Button When a program recorded on a
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Quick Overview Connecting A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. & Setting Up This section involves various methods of connecting the DVD recorder to other external Step 1 : Unpacking components and required initial setting modes. 4 Step 2 : Connecting SCART Cable 4 Step 3 : Other type of connecting the Video output cable 4 Step 4 : Other type of connecting the Audio output cable 4 Step 5 : Connecting to AV 3, AV 4, DV input jack 4
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■ The VHF/UHF RF OUT jack of this product sends only signals received through the antenna. It does Step 1: Unpacking not output audio/video signals.You must connect audio/video cables to view Video from the unit. (i.e. DVD playback) Method 1: Antenna + DVD Recorder Accessory + TV Check for the supplied accessories below. • Video/Audio Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is • RF Cable for TV available on the television.You thus
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Method 2: Antenna + VCR/satellite Method 3: Antenna + DVD Recorder receiver/cable box + DVD Recorder + external decoder box + TV + TV If you connect external decoder box to DVD recorder, you can record scrambled channels received through the built-in TV tuner in DVD-Recorder. 1 1 5 2 external device (VCR/satellite receiver/cable box) 3 3 4 4 2 Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. 1. Connect RF an
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Method 2: Connecting to an S-video Step 3: Other type of connect- output jack Connect an S-video cable (not supplied) between the ing the Video output cable S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier). •You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) There are several ways to output video signal not using signals to present clearer images than regular video SCARTcables. Select one of the followi
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Method 2: Connecting to a stereo Step 4: Other type of connect- amplifier with analog output jacks If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks ing the Audio output cable (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks. There are several ways to output audio signal not using SCART cables. Select the audio connection that best suits you below. • Method 1: Connecting to your TV • Method 2: Connecting to a stereo amplifier (analog audio out / digital audio out) • Method 3: Connecting to an AV amp
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Method 3: Connecting to an AV Step 5: Connecting to amplifier with a digital output jack If your AV amplifier only has a Dolby Digital, MPEG-2 AV3, AV4, DV input jack or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital, MPEG-2 or DTS sound, you will set up the audio settings. (See page 31, 32) This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other external devices and view or record their outputs. • Method 1: Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the
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Method 2: Connecting a Camcorder Method 3: Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 4 Input jacks to the DV IN jack You can also use the AV 4 IN jacks on the front panel If your camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to of the DVD Recorder.You can record from connected the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder. equipment. With DVs, only input jacks can be used. When an input source is inserted into AV 4 while viewing TV, the input will be switched to AV 4 automatically. PROGRAM DV IN AV4 IN S-VIDEO IN
