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DVD RECORDER (DVD RECORDER
with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER)
Instruction Manual
Model No. DV-RF7U
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HITACHI CANADA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
900 Hitachi Way 2495 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga,
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA
Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI Servic
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FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or Warning modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO This equipment has been tested and found to comply with RAIN
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Getting Started 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions against voltage surges and built-up static charges. should be read before the appliance is operated. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating ins
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DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R Precaution • Clean with DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (generally available). Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD- RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. DVD-Video, CD Handling Cautions • Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft • Before connecting other components to this recorder, be cloth. sure to turn them all off. • Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s Cautions on handling discs int
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Getting Started Audio CD DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording • An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is • Once a DVD-R/RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, recorded. it becomes DVD-Video. • Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. • You can record onto the available space on the disc and This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs discs due to the condition of the recording. and programs and erasing programs before final
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Protection DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording This DVD Recorder-VCR can allow you to protect the • DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For contents of your discs, as this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that come described below. with cartridges. • Cartridge-protected: • Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside. Even if With the write-protect tab you are able to eject the disc, always use the disc with set in the protect position, the cartridge to ensure correct operati
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Getting Started Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . .28 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Contents Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . . . .30 Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . .31 Getting Started Auto Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guide C
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Photo CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc . . . . .76 Playing back MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Viewing Disc Navigation Screen (title list) . . .78 Using P in P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Playing a Disc Navigation Entry . . . . . . . . . .79 *VCR Playback Renaming a Disc Navigation Entry . . . . . . . .80 Playing the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Deleting a Disc Navigation Entr
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Getting Started Time Slip and Picture In Picture (P in P) Use the Time Slip function to play back the recorded images while a recording is proceeding (DVD-RAM only). General Features Use the P in P function to view the playback and recording screens at the same time. High quality progressive scan The DV-RF7U allows you to record and play back high Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R free images. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C
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Before Reading the How to use the DVD Instruction Manual Recorder-VCR Make sure to check the following matters before reading the instruction manual. Step 1 Select the disc type Icons that will be used in manual This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you Icon Term Definition want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable This involves a function avail- DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a able in DVD or
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Getting Started Step 3 Finalizing & Playing on Recording Step 6 other DVD components There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalizing classified as recording type: Once, Daily or Weekly or may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording recording mode: XP (high quality mode), SP (standard operations, then finalize the disc. quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP When using a
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Description Front Panel 12 3 4 56789: ; < =>?@AB C 1 DVD DECK 9 AUDIO L/R INPUT JACKS 2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON : DV INPUT JACK / BUTTONS 3 VCR DECK ; CHANNEL 4 VCR EJECT BUTTON < FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 5 POWER BUTTON = DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON Press to turn the power on and off. > RECORD BUTTON (As to the indication of the Operate switch, ? STOP BUTTON “I” shows ON and “Í” shows electrical power stand-by.) @ SKIP/FR BUTTON 6 PROGRESSIVE BUTTON A PLAY BUTTON 7 S-VIDEO INPUT JACK B F.F/SKIP BUTTON 8
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Getting Started Rear Panel 1 2 3 456 789 :; 1 S-VIDEO OUT JACK 7 LINE OUT VIDEO JACK 2 AUDIO OUT R/L JACKS 8 LINE IN 1 VIDEO JACK 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) 9 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L JACKS 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) : RF OUT TO TV JACK 5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS ; RF ANTENNA INPUT JACK 6 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L JACKS Tour of the Remote Control 1 C 1 DVD Button D Press this when you use a DVD. 2 OPEN/ /I CLOSE DVD VCR 2 POWER Button 3 E AUDIO DVD DUBBING VCR DISPLAY Press to turn the
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; TIMER Button R REC Button Used to preset the timer for programmed Use to make a recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R recording. discs. < PLAY Button S DIRECTION Buttons = REVERSE Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons) > MANUAL SKIP Button T ENTER Button Pressing this button during playback will skip to a U RETURN Button scene 30 seconds forward. Returns to a previous menu. ? TOP MENU/DISC NAVIGATION Button V TV CHANNEL Buttons Use this to enter the View Recoding list/disc To select a TV channel. menu.
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Connections Quick Overview Connecting & A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Setting Up Step 1 : Unpacking 4 Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable 4 Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable 4 Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable 4 Step 5 : Connecting External Devices 4 Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord 4 Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control • Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Method 1: Antenna + DVD Recorder- VCR + TV: No Cable box Step 1: Unpacking You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder-VCR. Also use this Method if you watch channels without cable box. Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. • Video/Audio Cable To RF IN • RF Cable for TV • Remote Control • Instruction Manual • Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) IN (FROM ANT.) Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put
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Connections • Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan Method 3: Antenna + DVD Recorder- doubles the amount of video beam lines fed to your TV, VCR + Cable box + TV: Cable box with a resulting in a more stable, flicker-free, and clearer image than interlaced video. The progressive scan video output few scrambled channels jack is used in progressive output mode. This is only available with TVs that support progressive scan. You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the • C
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Method 2: Connecting to an S-video Method 3: Connecting to Component input jack video input jacks (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) in 525i/480i mode Connect an S-video cable (not supplied) between the S- VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and S-VIDEO 1. Connect Component video cables (not supplied) IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier). between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on DVD • You will enjoy high quality images. Recorder-VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV (or AV amplifier). 2. Make sure that the d
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Connections Method 4: Connecting to Component video input jacks (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) in Step 4: Connecting 525p/480p mode the Audio Cable Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to watch 525p/480p video output. There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder- 1. Connect Component video cables (not supplied) VCR. Select the audio connections that best suits you. between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on DVD Recorder-VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on • Method 1: Connecting to
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Method 2: Connecting to a stereo Method 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with analog input jacks amplifier with a digital input jack If your stereo amplifier has audio input jacks If your AV amplifier has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder (L and R) only, use the analog audio out jacks. and a digital input jack only, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you must set up the audio settings. (See page 29) AUDIO OUT red R R L L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT white OPTICAL COAXIAL or red white A
