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RC7793CML.AA1ULL_RV0011V_ENG
VCR & DVD
RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: LRY-517
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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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Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26 INTRODUCTION • Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 • Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 • Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 • Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 •
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• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 • Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . . . .36 Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the • MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 unit is limited as follows: . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Delet
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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 operation ence. 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 side
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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 can be
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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, so
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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 DVD 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 ca
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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 ab c d e fg h i jklmnopq a POWER button and indicator i Display window Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. Shows the current status of the Recorder. Lights green when the Recorder is turned on. j Remote Sensor Point the Recorder Remote Control here. b Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. k DVD/VCR indicator c Z OPEN/CLOSE Indicates the active DVD or VCR deck. Opens or closes the disc tray. l DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the d Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Ins
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Function Display Window REC PRG TTL VR TV CHP TRK DUB Hi-Fi ST SAP DVD SVCD M.CARD AB Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates that TV mode is active. DVD TV SVCD Indicates current chapter or track CHP TRK number Indicates when Memory Card is M.CARD activated. Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or DUB VCR to DVD) dubbing is in progress. Indicates repeat mode. AB Indicates when the Recorder is Indicates when the recorder is in Locked. timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. Indicates
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Remote Control BACKWARD / FORWARD RANDOM Plays tracks in random order. (m/M) - DVD: Search backward or forward. REC MODE - VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape Selects the recording mode: during the STOP mode, for fast - DVD : SP, LP, EP or XP. reverse/ forward picture search. - VCR : SP or SLP. CHP ADD z REC Inserts a chapter marker when playing/ Starts recording. Press repeatedly to recording. set the recording time. CH/TRK(v/V): Selects a program. STOP (x) Adjusts manually the tape’s picture Stops
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Rear Panel ab cdef g hijk a ANT.IN f AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect the antenna to this terminal. Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs. b AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. g Cooling fan c AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) h RF. OUT Connect the audio/video output of an external Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, i OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack) Camcorder). Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. d AV OUT (VIDEO
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To view or record a CATV channel Connecting an Antenna Connecting an Antenna 1. Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH or Cable TV or Cable TV 3 or 4). 2. Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable a a Antenna: output channel. (Example: CH3) Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm 3. Select a channel using the cable converter. coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your Recorder. If your antenna
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RF coaxial connection Notes: Connect the RF.OUT jack on the Recorder to the • Set Progressive Scan option to [ON] in the setup menu, antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm see page 21. Coaxial Cable (R). • Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Audio/Video or S-Video connections. How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled. 1. When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold • When you us
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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan- nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv- er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the cor- responding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) audio cable. 2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 22). Digital Multi-channel sound A digit
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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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To Add or Erase Channels from Memory Note : The Auto Clock Feature enables the Recorder to set up This feature allows you to add to or erase channels the clock when the Recorder is turned off. from memory manually. 1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option. Manual If your local TV station does not send date and 2. Press B to move to the third level. time information, or sends incorrect information, [Edit] icon is highlighted. you can set the clock manually. 3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu appe
