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RC199M_NA1ULL_52F
DVD RECORDER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: RC199H
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE This product employs a Laser System. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future refer- ence. Should the unit require maintenance, contact This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended t
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FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or CAUTION concerning the Power Cord use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifica- Most appliances recommend they be placed upon tions to this equipment may cause harmful interfer- a dedicated circuit; ence unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that lose the authority to operate this equipment if an appliance and has no additional outlets or branch ci
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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 elec- tric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the follow- ing procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain an
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INTRODUCTION RECORDING About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Recordable a
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Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read Notes on Discs this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the About the Symbol Display disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media. Symbol Used in this Manual
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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, some C
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Restrictions on video recording •You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. •Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (see below). What is ‘CPRM’? CPRM is a copy protection system (wi
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Useable Memory Cards Using Memory Card Useable Memory Cards Using Memory Card • Compact Flash Card (CF) 1. Insert a memory card. • 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, MMC Mobile 4. Select [MEMORY CARD] then press ENTER. • xD-Picture Card (xD) The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on the TV screen. • Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo • Compa
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Front Panel abc d efg hijkl m nop qr s The DVD deck is selected. a Disc Tray (DVD deck) DVD Insert a disc here. Lights when recorder is in playing mode or flashes when search mode. b Z DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. The VCR deck is selected. VCR c Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is d Z VCR programmed. Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. e 1 1 POWER A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. Swi
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Remote Control VCR ENTER () Select the Recorder’s function mode to Confirms menu selections. VCR. DISPLAY INPUT Accesses On-Screen Display. Changes the input to use for recording Displays information of current status. (Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN). RETURN (O) a 0-9 numerical buttons Removes the menu. - Selects numbered options in a menu. - Inputs channel numbers. d I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP) Skips 30 seconds forward during playback. AUDIO Selects an audio la
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Rear Panel abcde f g h ijk l a ANT. IN g Cooling fan Connect the antenna to this terminal. h AC Power Cord b S-VIDEO OUT Plug into the power source. Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. i RF. OUT c COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. OUT (Y Pb Pr) j COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. d AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) k AV OUT (VIDEO OUT / AUDIO OUT Connect to a TV or other equipment with a
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Hookup and Settings Depending on your TV and other equipment a there are various ways you can connect the Antenna Antenna recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection informa- tion. OR OR Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. • Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not con
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Notes: Connections to your TV Connections to your TV • Set the resolution to 480p using RESOLUTION or RES. Make one of the following connections, depending on button for progressive signal. the capabilities of your TV. • Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Audio/Video or S-Video connections. RF coaxial connection • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, Connect the RF OUT jack on the Recorder to the the picture will appear scrambled. antenna in jack on the TV using the s
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HDMI compatible TV HDMI HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. H 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or moni- tor (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 About HDMI 23). When this choice is made, this unit wi
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Connection to an Amplifier Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two Rear of Recorder channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR 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) supplied. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi
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Connecting a Digital Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting a Digital Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Recorder Camcorder Connections to Recorder Camcorder Connections to Connect the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces- in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front sory component, using the optional audio/video panel DV IN jack of this Recorder. cables. (Refer to page 41 for [Recording from Note:
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4. Select [Auto] or [Manual] Clock Set option then Initial Setup Wizard Initial Setup Wizard press ENTER. When POWER is pressed for the first time to turn the unit on, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language, Channels and Clock. 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display and then press ENTER. Auto 1. Use v / V to choose your Time Zone manually. 2. Use B to choose the [Daylight Savings] option. Use v / V to choose Auto, ON, or OFF. 3. Press ENTER t
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Easy Menu Using the Home Menu Using the Home Menu • Dubbing : Displays [Dubbing] menu. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. • Disc Manager : Displays Disc Setup menu. • Rec. Mode : Displays Record Mode setup menu. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. • DV Input : Change to DV Input mode. 2. Use b / B to select the desired main option. Initial Settings Initial Settings 3. Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTE
