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DR7923CMC.HA1ULL_RD0063E
DVD RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: LRA-516
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REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 CAUTION This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 DO NOT OPEN of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK the product is operated in a residential installation. This OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
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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 installa- tion, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any
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• Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 INTRODUCTION Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26 • Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 • Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 • Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 • Di
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RECORDING REFERENCE About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Disc types and recording formats, modes, and Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Basic Recording from
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Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this About the Symbol Display owner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer- “ ” may appear on your TV display during opera- ence. tion and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or the disc. Symbol Used in this Manual Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. Notes on Discs Handling Discs Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea- Do not touch the playback sid
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Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - 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 (DVD - Recordable) These Discs
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Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself
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Restrictions on video recording Notice for Progressive Scan Use •You cannot record copy-protected video using this CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD- HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY copy-protected material is encountered during a CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE recording, recording will pause or stop automati- PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN ca
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Card useable on this unit Using Memory Card Card useable on this unit Using Memory Card • Compact Flash Card (CF) 1. Insert a memory card. • Micro Drive (MD) 2. Press MEMORY on the Remote Control while in • Secure Digital Card (SD) the Tuner mode. • Multi Media Card (MMC) The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on the TV screen. • SmartMedia Card (SMC) • xD-Picture Card (xD) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) • Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32 • Only use the memory cards
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DivX Disc-related terms DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression DVD +R (Double Layer) standard for video.You will be able to play DivX Double layer recording technology offers two record- movies using this recorder. able layers on a single DVD disc, providing nearly double the capacity of 4.7GB single layer DVDs. The PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only) greatest, most valuable benefit of double layer Playback control is available for Vid
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Front Panel abcde f g h i jkl m n i Remote Sensor a (POWER) Point the Recorder Remote Control here. Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. j INPUT 2 b N (PLAY) - VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right) To play back a disc or tape. Connect the audio/video output of an external source c x (STOP) (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). Stops playback. - S-VIDEO IN Connect the S-Video output of an external source d z (REC) (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). Starts recording. k DV IN Press repeatedly
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Remote Control 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects REC MODE: Selects the record- numbered options in a menu. ing mode (HQ, SQ, LQ or EQ). REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track, b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down): Selects menu options. title, all. A-B: Repeats sequence between two RETURN (O) points (A and B) - Removes the menu. AUDIO: Selects an audio lan- - Displays the menu of a video guage (DVD). CD with PBC. INPUT: Changes the input to use SCAN (m / M): Search back- for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or ward o
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Rear Panel abcd ef gh ijklm a ANT.IN h S-VIDEO OUT Connect the antenna to this terminal. Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) i AUDIO IN (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. Connect the audio output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. j VIDEO IN Connect the video output of an external source d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). SCAN (Y Pb Pr) Conn
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Connecting an Antenna Connections to your TV Connecting an Antenna Connections to your TV or Cable TV or Cable TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV. a a Antenna: Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and Rear of TV identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm ANTENNA VIDEO COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT INPUT INPUT VIDEO INPUT INPUT coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your Recorder. If your a
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Component Video / Progressive Scan Digital Multi-channel sound connection A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2, progressive scan output for the highest video resolu- Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual tion
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Connecting to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Jacks Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV Connect the input jacks (INPUT1, INPUT2) on the in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces- panel DV IN jack of this Recorder. sory component, using audio/video cables. Note: Note: This jack is for connection to DV Digital Camcorder If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, only. It is not compatible wi
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General Settings Initial Settings Initial Settings Tuning Band Select In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of 1. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B . three levels to set up the options, but some require 2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or greater depth for the variety of settings. CATV) option then press ENTER. TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels. General Operation CATV: If you are using
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1. Use b/B to choose the option and use v/V to To Add or Erase Channels from Memory change the setting. This feature allows you to add or erase channels [Band] Select the band. from memory manually. [PBS Ch.] Select the channel. [Time Zone] Choose your time zone. 1. Select the [Ch. Edit] option. When Timezone is set to Auto, the Recorder will use XDS information to determine the prop- 2. Press B to move to the third level. er setting. [Edit] icon is highlighted. [Daylight Savings] Choose the D
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TV Aspect Progressive Scan Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality standard or wide). pictures with less flickering. [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen [ON] : Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ TV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] P/SCAN jacks for connection to a TV or below. monitor that is compatible with a progres- sive scan signal. [16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mod
