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DVD Recorder &VCR
DVR-RT500
DVR-RT300
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Operating Instructions
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, within CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and "dangerous voltage" within the product's BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance (servicing) instructions in the enclosu
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push operating instructions should be read before the • If this product is equipped with a polarized objects of any kind into this product through product is operated. alternating current line plug (a plug having one openings as they may touch dangerous voltage RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and blade wider than the other), it will fit into the points or short-out p
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POWER-CORD CAUTION DANGER Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the This product incorporates copyright protection cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other technology
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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid you’ve just purchased is only the start of your prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of musical enjoyment. Now it’s time
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Contents UNDO FINALIZE ............................................................. 28 01 Before you start DIMMER (Brightness of the display window) .............. 29 Features .............................................................................8 DISPLAY/CALL (Turning the screen display Discs which can be played back .....................................9 “ON” or “OFF”) ............................................................... 29 Discs on which video can be recorded .............
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Playing back a selected track ....................................... 42 Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................................ 66 Random playback .......................................................... 43 Combining the title ........................................................ 68 Repeat playback of selected track ................................ 43 Erasing a playlist ............................................................ 69 Repeat playback of all tracks .........
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Chapter 1 Before you start • One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Features VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. using DVD-RW, DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition, you can enjoy editing the programs you record. Edit function • Editing recorded material without changing the Playback function original ti
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Operating DVD-Video Discs which can be played back • Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such by the manufacturer, or some operation methods or as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label functions of the DVD-Video may be different from surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot the description in this manual. guarantee playback. Even if such a disc can be played • If you attempt an operation that is prohibited b
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Before you start 01 Discs on which video can be recorded Recording format To record video with this unit, use the discs below: This unit has two modes for formatting discs for recording: VR mode and Video mode. Media type Logo mark When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2 automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For Ver.1.1CPRM support the disc format setting in this step, see page 27.) DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0 /4x /8x) VR mode • This mode
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Before you start 01 Title/Chapter/Track Disc playback in other players A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and A disc recorded in this unit can be finalized. The disc smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”. can be played back in other players that can playback A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A DVD-RW and DVD-R. number is allotted to each partition and these numbers For more information on finalization, see “FINALIZE” in are called “title numbers”, “chapte
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Controls and displays 02 Chapter 2 Controls and displays Front panel FF (Fast Forward) button VCR indicator Disc tray REC button Cassette Loading Slot IR Remote senser PLAY button DVD indicator Display window CHANNEL –/+ buttons STANDBY/ON VCR/DVD button REW (Rewind) button button DVD/VCR common VCR EJECT button STOP button AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO DVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jack OPEN/CLOSE button IN (LINE 2) jacks Rear panel RF OUT jack DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks RF IN jack DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL DVD S-VIDEO
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Controls and displays 02 Display window 2 4 P 1 3 No. Display Description 1 Lights during video tape playback. Video tape is temporarily stopped. Lights during video tape recording. Progressive scanning mode. P Timer recording display. 4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. XP/SP/LP/SLP 2 VCR recording modes. SP or SLP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. SP/SLP Appears when a CD is inserted. 2 CD Appears
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Controls and displays 02 Remote control 8 VCR Plus+ (page 58) 26 SLOW (page 36, 50) Display the VCR Plus+ program Starts slow motion playback. screen. 27 REC (page 54, 56, 80) 9 RETURN (page 23, 45) Starts recording. Closes the menu window. 28 REC MODE/SPEED (page 54, 56) 10 CLEAR/CANCEL Selects the recording mode. Cancels input data in the setting 29 DUBBING (page 78) mode (page 25); deletes the timer Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR. recording program (page 59, 61). 30 AUDIO/AUDIO SELECT 11 TIT
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Controls and displays 02 • The / / / are also used to navigate on- Putting the batteries in the remote screen menu system. •You can directly access specific channels using control numeric keys. • Each press of DVD/VCR, switches the screen 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen (VCR mode). Using the remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remo
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Connecting up 03 Chapter 3 Connecting up Important • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. Antenna connection If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and
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Connecting up 03 DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 Ω output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception. Note • If a UHF or V
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Connecting up 03 CATV(CABLE TV) connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription chan- nels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception. Allows •Recording of 1 DVD/VCR
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Connecting up 03 Important • Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the “CATV” mode. This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six com
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Connecting up 03 Connections with the TV or audio component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect to a TV with Audio/Video output You can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV. Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks us
