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DR1F9M-AA1ULL-ENG
DVD RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: DR1F9H
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CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water CAUTION (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dedicated circuit; DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE and has no addit
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any pa
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Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-32 Contents General Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-28 Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . . . .30 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Notes on Discs Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Handling Discs owner’s manual carefully and retain for future Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the reference. disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. About the Symbol Display “ ”
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Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can be extensively edited Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization) [Video mode] Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features DVD-R (Digital Video D
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Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files. Notes: Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some
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Using Memory Card Card useable on this unit 1. Insert a memory card. Compact Flash Card (CF) Micro Drive (MD), ST1 MD 2. Press HOME on the remote control. Secure Digital Card (SD), Mini SD 3. Select [Music] or [Photo] option. Multi Media Card (MMC), MMC Plus, RS MMC, 4. Select [MEMORY CARD] then press ENTER. MMC Mobile The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on xD-Picture Card (xD) the TV screen. Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FA
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Front Panel abc defgh i jk lm no p a POWER button j PIP: Selects PIP function on or off. Switches the recorder ON or OFF. k Remote Sensor b Disc Tray Point the recorder remote control here. Insert a disc here. l MEMORY CARD Slot 1 c Display window Insert a memory card (CF/MD/ST1 MD). Shows the current status of the recorder. m MEMORY CARD Slot 2 TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner Insert a memory card (SD/Mini SD/MMC/ mode. MMC Plus/RS MMC/MMC Mobile/xD/MS/ MS Duo/MS-Pro/MS Pro Duo
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INPUT: Changes the input to use SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a subtitle Remote Control for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV language. IN). ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects image. numbered options in a menu. CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 30 marker when playing/recording. seconds forward during playback. d TV Control Buttons: See page REC (z): Starts recording. 48. REC MODE: Selects the recording a
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Hookup and Settings Rear Panel ab cd ef g h ij k a ANT. IN h AC Power Cord Connect the antenna to this terminal. Plug into the power source. b HDMI Connector (Type A) i RF. OUT HDMI output providing a high quality interface for Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. digital audio and video. j S-VIDEO OUT c VIDEO / AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. Connect to a TV with video/audio inputs. k COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN (Y Pb Pr) d AV IN 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/R
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Connecting an Antenna a Antenna Antenna or Cable TV Cable TV Wall Jack a a Antenna: Flat Wire Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and (300 ohm) identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked 300/75 ohm OR OR ANT. IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flat Adapter (Not supplied) connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANT. IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to
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If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” Connections to Your TV television, you may take advantage of the recorder’s progressive scan output for higher video Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. resolution. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder. Tips Set the resolution to 480p using RESOLUTION Depending on your TV a
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HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor H (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Notes: If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 20). When this choice is made, this unit will Rear of the rec
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Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder 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 recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the 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 A X O decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
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Connecting a Digital Camcorder Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to Connections connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer Connecting to the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 DV tapes to DVD. Jacks Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV Connect the input jacks (AV1, AV2) on the recorder to in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV the audio/video out jacks on your accessory IN jack of this recorder. component, using audio/video cables
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Auto Set Up Using the Home Menu After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn From the Home Menu screen you can access all the on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Media for playback and recording of the recorder. Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. The unit will be in TV viewing mode always when 1. Select a language for the Setup menu and on- the Home menu appears. screen display. Us
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Auto Channel Set Initial Settings Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna In this menu system, there are several ways to or cable TV system as shown on page 12. customize the settings provided. Most menus consist This Recorder is equipped with a frequency of three levels to set up the options, but some require synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 greater depth for the variety of settings. channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-12
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Auto Clock Set TV Aspect In the Auto option, the Recorder looks for a channel Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. standard or wide). XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated [4:3 Letter Box] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 Universal Time. screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. the upper and lower portions of the screen. 2. Use v / V to select [Auto] option then press
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Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Language Settings [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio. [Off] (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal is Display Menu not output through the
