VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
MODEL
DV-RW370X
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this Operation Manual carefully before
using your VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION.
DV-RW370
OPEN/CLOSE
PAL
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
VCR
DVD
OPERATE
REW
F.FWD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
PROGRAMME
(TRACKING)
DUBBING
OUTPUT SELECT
The region number for
this unit is 4.
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Before you start
Precautions (cont’d)
Location and Handling
• Do not stand the unit vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top
of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.
• Depending on the TV, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close
to your TV. In this case, please ensure enough space between your TV and the unit.
• Do not cover or place the unit in enclosed spaces to prevent excessive temperature build up.
• Keep the distances 20cm around apparatus of ventilation openings.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).
• Depending on the environment, the temperature of the unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• Keep the unit away from strong magnetic objects.
• Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet,
unplug the unit immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP immediately.
• Do not remove the unit cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the
unit. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP.
• Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the output before carrying the unit.
• Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find troubles or not in use.
• The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
• Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the unit in multimedia systems.
Copyright
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensee(s) or
owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the recording of copyright works and
nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.
Copy Protection
This unit supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy
protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
• When attempting to record copy protected material on a VCR or other recording device, the copy protection will
activate and the protected material will not be recorded correctly. In addition, attempting to display copy protected
material on a monitor connected via a VCR, whether for the purpose of viewing or not, will cause an inferior quality
picture to be displayed. This is not a fault of the equipment. Please view copy protected material by connecting the
product directly to the monitor.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby Digital Recording
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD
discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher
video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will play
back on all DVD-Video players.”
Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“Kodak Picture CD COMPATIBLE” is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
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Before you start
Precautions (cont’d)
Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525 or 625 progressive scan output, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding
your TV set compatibility with this 525p or 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service centre.
“Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247, 5,606,618,
5,610,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080, or 5,960,037.”
If There Is Noise Interference on the TV While a Broadcast Is Being Received
Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV monitor while you watch a TV
broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the unit.
Maintenance
SERVICING
1. Please refer to relevant topics in the “Troubleshooting” on page 91 before returning the product.
2. Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a SHARP Approved Service Centre for
inspection.
3. Be sure the service technician uses authorised replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorised parts may cause
fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.
4. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that this unit is in safe
operating order.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular
motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or
antistatic spray intended for analogue records.
RECOMMENDED MEASURES FOR OPTIMUM PICTURE EXCELLENCE
This unit is a precision device constructed using extremely accurate technology.
• The disc cannot be played if the disc drive component is worn out or if the internal pick up lens is dirty.
• If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting” on
page 91, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult a SHARP Approved Service Centre for inspection and
cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. At the worst, neither video
nor audio will be played back. To maintain optimum picture quality, the Player should be serviced (cleaned
and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the environment
(temperature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which the unit is used. Contact your authorised SHARP supplier for details.
DISC HANDLING
• When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to touch the surface of the disc.
• Always store a disc in its protective case when it is not used.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV programme reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on
the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or
snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your unit may need to be cleaned.
1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.
Note
• Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the bottom of your unit and enter below the Serial No. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.: VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION: DV-RW370X
Serial No.: __________________________________
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Before you start
Table of contents
PBC function for Video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Symbols used in this Operation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
About the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Child Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The VCR/DVD recorder Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Guide to On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing back a Video CD using the Title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Cancelling and Recalling the PBC function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Skipping TV commercials during playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Rapid Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Step by step playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Slow forward / Slow reverse playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Title / Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Direct Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Time search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show. . . . . .56
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Random playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Programme playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
DivX® VOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Selecting the format of audio and video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Switching subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Switching audio soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Switching virtual surround system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Switching camera angles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Connecting to external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting to an Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Easy DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Channel setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To select a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
To skip a Preset channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Selecting the On-Screen Display (OSD) language . . . . . . . .23
Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Information on DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Type of discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recordable discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Restrictions on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Information on copy control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise) . . . . . .25
Usable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Formatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Choosing the recording format of a brand-new
DVD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Recording Audio Select (XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Reformatting a disc manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Selecting the Sound mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting External Input Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Basic recording / One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) . . . . . .30
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Checking, cancelling, or correcting the timer programming
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
To stop the timer recording in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
If the timer programming did not complete correctly . . . . . .32
Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Satellite Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Settings for external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Recording from external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Guide to DV and On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Finalising discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Auto finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Information on disc editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Edit the recorded disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Notes for deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Editing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Deleting titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Editing title names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Guide to edit title name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Adding or deleting chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Setting pictures for thumbnails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Deleting a part of a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Combining titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Erasing all Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Setting or releasing the title protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Setting or clearing all chapter marks in one title . . . . . . . . . . .77
Changing the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Tour of the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Video setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
DVD-Videos Parental Lock level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
VCR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . .87
Basic Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
One-touch Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Time search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Disc Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Information on playing back DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Playable discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Colour systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Region codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Playing back on DivX® file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Basic playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Hint for DVD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc . .43
Playing back a DVD-Video / CD / Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Playing back an MP3 / JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Playing back a DivX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Playing back discs using the Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Playing back a disc using the Title menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
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Before you start
Features
Editing title names:
Recording
You can change the title name you prefer.
Add or delete chapter marks (DVD-RW only):
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are
recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are
recordable only once.
You can easily add chapter marks for easy editing.
Choose the picture for thumbnails (VR mode only):
You can select a picture for thumbnail at a point you like.
A scene delete from a title (VR mode only):
If the title has many commercials or the part you don't want,
you can erase them from the title.
Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette
tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.
Recording up to 8 programmes:
VCR MODE
DVD MODE
You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes,
up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme
recordings are also possible.
Making your own Playlist (VR mode, Playlist only):
While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit titles
as you prefer and create your own Playlist.
One-touch Timer Recording:
You can set your required recording end time easily. Every
time [VCR REC/OTR I] or [DVD REC/OTR I] is pressed
during basic recording, the recording end time will be
increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording
automatically stops when the recording time you set is
finished.
Divide title / Combine titles / Add titles / Erase all titles
Protecting titles (VR mode, Original only):
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect
function is useful when set to “ON” in the Original list.
Dubbing mode:
Compatibility
DVD MODE
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to
a DVD disc. This function will be available only if the DVD disc
and the videotape are not copy-protected.
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regu-
lar DVD player:
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular
DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible
with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs
recorded in Video mode to play back in other DVD players.
Left channel stereo recording:
The unit can record monaural sound from the Left channel
as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and Right channels)
automatically. (This function is not available for input source of
AV3 jacks on the front panel.)
*
DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording
on DVD-RW/-R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in
2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of
DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-
ROM drives and other DVD playback devices available that
cannot play back DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the DVD-Video
Format.
DVD MODE
Automatic Chapter marks setting:
Chapter marks will be added to recordings as you set them in
the Setup menu before starting to record.
Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):
The unit creates Title menus automatically when finalising discs.
Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.
Automatic finalising (Video mode):
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc
space if you set this in the Setup menu.
Official DivX® Certified product
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 ) with
standard playback of DivX® media files.
Symbols used in this Operation Manual
To show what recording mode or media type applies to each
function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of
each operating item.
Playback
Theatre surround sound:
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder
compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy
theatre-quality surround sound from discs recorded with the
surround sound system.
DVD MODE
Symbol Description
Description refers to VHS tapes
Use only cassettes marked VHS (
).
PAL
Quick search:
Description refers to DVD-RW in Video mode
You can easily find the part you want to watch using the
search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title,
chapter or time.
Description refers to DVD-RW in VR mode
Description refers to DVD-R in Video mode
Description refers to DVD-Video discs
*Description refers to DVD+RW discs
*Description refers to DVD+R discs
Description refers to DVD-RAM discs
Description refers to Audio CDs
Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):
You can play back titles using either the Original list or a
Playlist.
Virtual Surround System:
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2
channel stereo system.
Playing back on DivX® file:
The unit performs a DivX® file purchased through the official
site of DivX® Video which is called DivX® Video-On-Demand
(VOD) services, and recorded it on the DVD-RW/-R or CD-RW/-R.
Playing back on MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files:
You can enjoy MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files which
are recorded on CD-RW/-R.
VCR MODE
Description refers to Video CDs
Quick search for what you want to watch:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index
or Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at
the beginning of each recording you make. For Time search
function, you can go to a specific point on a tape by entering
the exact amount of time you wish to skip.
Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with
MP3 files
Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with
JPEG files, including Kodak Picture CD files
Description refers to DVD-RW/-R and
Editing
DVD MODE
®
CD-RW/-R discs with DivX files
Delete titles:
If the title is no longer you need, you can delete it from the
disc. This is a useful method if you want to increase the
capacity of DVD-RW discs.
*
There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.
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Functional overview
*
*
Front Panel
1
2
3
4
DV-RW370
OPEN/CLOSE
PAL
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
VCR
DVD
OPERATE
DV-IN
(AV3) VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
REW
F.FWD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
PROGRAMME
(TRACKING)
DUBBING
OUTPUT SELECT
* * *
6 7 8 9 10 11
*
5
12
13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21
…
You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons or insert a tape.
*
1 Cassette compartment* (VCR)
11 Remote control sensor
• Insert a tape here.
• Receives signals from your remote control so
you can control the unit from a distance.
2 OPEN/CLOSE A button* (DVD)
• Press to open or close the disc tray.
3 OUTPUT indicators (VCR / DVD)
12 Display (VCR / DVD)
• Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 13.
• Indicates the selected component (VCR or DVD).
13 PROGRAMME (TRACKING) L / K buttons
(VCR / DVD)
4 Disc tray (DVD)
• Place the disc here when open.
• Press to change the channel up or down.
• Press to adjust the tracking manually during
VCR playback.
5 OPERATE button
• Press to turn on or off the unit.
• Red LED lights up when power is ON.
• If timer programming is set, press to switch the
unit to timer-standby mode.
14 DUBBING button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR)
duplication which you set in the Setup menu.
15 OUTPUT SELECT button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to select the DVD mode or the VCR
mode.
6 STOP C/EJECT A button (VCR)
• In stop mode, press to remove the tape from
the unit.
• Press to stop the tape motion.
• Press to stop a timer recording of VCR.
16 STOP C button (DVD)
• Press to stop playback or recording.
• Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.
7 REW E button* (VCR)
• Press to rewind the video tape.
17 PLAY B button* (DVD)
• Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse
during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)
• Press to turn the unit on when the video tape
is inserted and start rewinding the tape.
• Press to start or resume playback.
18 REC/OTR button (DVD)
• Press once to start a basic recording.
• Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer
Recording.
8 F.FWD D button* (VCR)
• Press to rapidly advance the video tape.
• Press to view the picture rapidly in forward
during playback. (Forward Search)
19 DV-IN input jack (AV4) (VCR / DVD)
• Use to connect the DV output of external
equipment with a DV cable.
20 VIDEO input jack (AV3) (VCR / DVD)
• Use to connect external equipment with a
standard Video cable.
21 AUDIO input jacks (AV3) (VCR / DVD)
• Use to connect external equipment with a
standard Audio cable.
• Press to turn the unit on when the video tape
is inserted and start rapidly advancing the tape.
9 PLAY B button* (VCR)
• Press to start playback.
10 REC/OTR button (VCR)
• Press once to start a basic recording.
• Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer
Recording.
Button names described in the Operation Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control.
Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
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Functional overview (cont’d)
Rear Panel
DVD/VCR
DVD
ANTENNA
IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
AV2 (DECODER)
AUDIO OUT
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
/CB
B
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AV1 (TV)
P
/CR
R
R
OUT
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1
2
Mains cable
6
7
8
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) jacks (DVD)
• Connect to a standard AC outlet.
• Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV. Use a
commercially available Audio cable.
AV1 (TV) Scart terminal (VCR / DVD)
• Connect to the Scart terminal on your TV.
Use the supplied Scart output adaptor with the
Video / Audio cables if your TV has no Scart
terminal.
AV2 (DECODER) Scart terminal (VCR / DVD)
• Connect to the Scart terminal of VCR, camcorder, or
other Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially
available Scart cable.
S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD)
• Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV. Use a
commercially available S-Video cable.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD)
• Connect to the component video input jacks on
your TV.
Use a commercially available Component video
cable.
3
4
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack (DVD)
• Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack
such as a Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or
MPEG decoder.
9
ANTENNA OUT jack (VCR / DVD)
• Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box or
direct broadcast system.
Use the supplied Round Coaxial cable.
Use a commercially available Optical cable.
10 ANTENNA IN jack (VCR / DVD)
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (DVD)
• Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack
such as a Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or
MPEG decoder.
• Connect to an antenna or cable.
Use a commercially available Coaxial cable.
Note
• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to
the unit.
• This unit does not have an RF modulator.
…
You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons
when the remote control is in DVD mode.
Remote Control
*
1
33
1
DUBBING button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication
which you set in the Setup menu.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
32*
2
3
4
31
28
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
2
OPERATE button (VCR / DVD)
30
29
• Press to turn on or off the unit.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
5
• If timer programming is set, press to switch the unit
to the timer-standby mode.
6
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
27
26
7
8
3
4
TIMER PROG. button (VCR / DVD)
ENTER
RETURN
• Press to display the timer programme setting menu.
9
10
11
T-SET button (VCR / DVD)
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
• Press to enter the timer-standby mode. In the timer-
standby mode, press to cancel the mode and to turn
on the unit.
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
25
24
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
5
6
ZOOM button (DVD)
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
• During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the
screen.
0
23
19
12*
REV
FWD
VCR button
22
21
PLAY
• Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode.
(See page 11.)
13
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
• Press to select the VCR output mode.
STOP
14
16
7
TOP MENU button (DVD)
• Press to display the Title menu.
15
17
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
20
18
8
Cursor K / L / s / B buttons (VCR / DVD)
• Press to select items or settings.
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20 SLOW button (VCR)
• During playback, press to view the video tape in
slow motion.
9
RETURN
/
button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.
• Press and hold it for more than 5 seconds to protect
any operations both the unit and the remote control.
21 DVD REC/OTR I button
• Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode.
(See page 11.)
10 Number buttons (VCR / DVD)
• Press to select channel numbers.
• Press once to start a basic recording.
• Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer
Recording.
• Press to select a title / chapter / track on the display. (DVD)
• Press to enter values for settings in the Setup menu.
• Press to enter the number in the Index or Time
search in VCR mode.
22 FWD D / q button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to enter the characters in edit function. (DVD)
DVD mode
• During playback, press to forward fast.
• When playback is paused, press to forward slowly.
VCR mode
11 CLEAR/C-RESET button (VCR / DVD)
DVD mode
• Press to clear the password once entered.
• Press to cancel the programming for a disc.
• Press to clear the selecting marker number in the
marker setup mode.
• Press to clear the programme once entered in the
Timer Programming list.
• Press to rapidly advance the video tape.
• Press to view the picture rapidly in forward during
playback.
23 DISPLAY button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to display the On-Screen Display.
VCR mode
24 SKIP H button (DVD)
• During playback, press to skip to the previous
chapter or track.
• Press to reset the tape counter.
12 PLAY B button* (VCR / DVD)
• Press to start or resume playback.
13 REV E / r button (VCR / DVD)
• When playback is paused, press to play reverse step
by step.
DVD mode
SKIP G button (DVD)
• During playback, press to reverse fast.
• When playback is paused, press to reverse slowly.
VCR mode
• During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or
track.
• When playback is paused, press to advance step by step.
• Press to rewind the video tape.
• Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse during
the playback mode.
25 PROG.
/
buttons (VCR / DVD)
DVD mode
• Press to change the channel up or down.
VCR mode
14 VCR REC/OTR I button
• Press once to start a basic recording.
• Press repeatedly to set the One-touch Timer
Recording.
• Press to change the channel up or down.
• Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in
slow motion of the tape.
• Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode.
(See page 11.)
• While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the
vertically blurred picture.
15 STOP C button (VCR / DVD)
26 ENTER button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to stop playing back or recording.
• Press to confirm or select menu items.
16 REPEAT
button (DVD)
27 MENU LIST button (DVD)
• Press to display the repeat playback menu.
• Press to display the Disc menu during playback.
• Press to change the Original and Playlist on the TV
screen. (VR mode only)
17 AUDIO button (VCR / DVD)
DVD mode
• When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to
change the audio out setting to “Main”, “Sub”, and
“Main / Sub”.
• Press to change the bilingual audio source of an
external equipment to “Main”, “Sub”, or “Main/Sub”.
(Available only when the “External Input Audio” in
the DVD setup menu is set to “Bilingual” in advance.)
• Press to display the audio menu during playback.
• Press to select the sound mode.
28 DVD button
• Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode.
(See page 11.)
• Press to select the DVD output mode.
29 CM SKIP button (DVD)
• During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.
(See page 50.)
30 RAPID PLAY button (DVD)
• During playback, press to playback in a slightly
faster/slower speed with keeping the audio quality.
VCR mode
• During playback of a Hi-Fi video tape, press to
change the audio out setting to “STEREO”, “LEFT”,
“RIGHT”, and “MONO”.
• When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to
change the audio out setting to “Main”, “Sub”, and
“Main/Sub”.
• Press to change the bilingual audio source of an
external equipment to “Main”, “Sub”, or “Main/Sub”.
(Available only when the “External Input Audio” in
the Setup menu is set to “Bilingual” in advance.)
31 REC MODE button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to switch the recording mode.
32 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A button* (VCR / DVD)
• Press to open or close the disc tray.
• Press to remove the tape from the unit.
33 SETUP button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to display the Setup menu in stop mode.
18 PAUSE F button (VCR / DVD)
• Press to pause playback or recording.
Note
19 SEARCH button (VCR)
• Letters printed in blue are buttons effective only in
VCR mode.
• Press to call up the index or time search menu.
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Functional overview (cont’d)
Installing batteries in the remote control
About the remote control
Install two AA (R6) size batteries (supplied) into the
remote control, carefully match with the polarity
indicated inside the battery compartment.
• Make sure there is no obstacle between the
remote control and the remote control sensor on
the unit.
• Use within the operating range and angle as shown.
• The maximum operable range as follows:
DV-RW370
OPEN/CLOSE
1
2
3
P
AL
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
VCR
DVD
OPERATE
REW
F.FWD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
PROGRAMME
(TRACKING)
DUBBING
OUTPUT SELECT
OPERATE
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
DUBBING SETUP
T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Line of sight:
approximately 7m
approximately 5m
within 30 degrees
approximately 5m
within 15 degrees
approximately 3m
within 30 degrees
Either side of centre:
Above:
Below:
• Remote control operation may become
unreliable if the remote control sensor of the
unit is being exposed by the strong sunlight or
fluorescent light.
• Remote controls for different devices can
interfere with each other. Be careful when using
remote controls for other equipment located
close to the unit.
• Replace the batteries when the operating range
of the remote control reduces.
Child Lock function
This function protects any unexpected operations
by the kids when recording important programme
and so on.
1
Press and hold [RETURN
seconds.
/
] for more than 5
Caution
• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards
such as leakage and bursting.
“LOC” will be displayed
on the front panel display
and the Child lock is now
activated.
• If any buttons (except for [RETURN
the remote control or the unit are pressed, “
will appears on the TV screen.
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.
• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each
battery match the indications inside the battery
compartment.
• Remove batteries if the equipment will not be
used for a month or more.
• When disposing used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or the public
instructions for environmental protection that
apply in your country or area.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or
disassemble batteries.
/
]) on
”
2
Press [RETURN
seconds.
/
] again for more than 5
“LOC” disappears and the Child lock will be released.
Note
• When One-touch Timer Recording or Timer
Recording has finished or if the power failure
occurs during Child lock is activated, the
function will be released.
• Comply with the rules (ordinance) of each
local government when disposing of worn-out
batteries.
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Functional overview (cont’d)
The VCR/DVD recorder Switching
Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component
you wish to operate with [OUTPUT SELECT] on the front panel.
Note
VCR MODE
Press [VCR] on the remote control.
(Verify that the VCR OUTPUT indicator is lit.)
• Press [OUTPUT SELECT] to select the VCR mode or the
DVD mode.
• Pressing only [OUTPUT SELECT] on the front panel
DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control.
You MUST select the correct mode on the remote
control.
• You cannot switch to the mode (VCR or DVD) that is in
the timer-standby mode.
DVD MODE
Press [DVD] on the remote control.
(Verify that the DVD OUTPUT indicator is lit.)
DV-RW370
OPEN/CLOSE
P
A
L
OPERATE
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
SETUP
DUBBING
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
VCR
DVD
OPERATE
T-SET TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
REW
F.FWD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
PROGRAMME
(TRACKING)
DUBBING
OUTPUT SELECT
VCR
DVD
ZOOM
CM SKIP
• If the media is available, you can start recording by
pressing [VCR REC/OTR I] or [DVD REC/OTR I] on
the remote control even if another equipment (VCR or
DVD) is selected. In this case, the mode of the remote
control will be automatically switched to the appropriate
component.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
VCR button
DVD button
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
VCR
DVD
REV
FWD
DVD
DVD OUTPUT
indicator
PLAY
VCR
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
• In the wrong mode, the unit does not respond to your
commands correctly. Before starting your desired
operation, select the correct mode by following the
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
OUTPUT SELECT
button
OUTPUT SELECT
VR
V
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
STOP
Press
first.
instruction (
or
) of under the
VCR OUTPUT
indicator
D
D
M
N
A
I
O
V
R
/
V
D
O
M
I
N
O
N
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VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
subject heading.
Guide to On-Screen Displays
DISPLAY menu
1
4
1
VCR mode
DVD mode
DVD
VCR
DVD
VCR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-R
12:00
P08
STEREO
2
3
+
1
0
+
1
0
PLA
Y
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
STOP
Press
first.
Video mode
C
D
N
TN
/
N
A527D
N
A
P08
Main
With a disc inserted
into the unit, press
[DISPLAY] to display the
On-Screen Display. The
menu shows information
about what is recorded
on the disc.
Press [DISPLAY] to
display the On-Screen
display.
While in the VCR
mode, the On-Screen
Display of the VCR
mode is displayed.
5
2
SP
0:00:00 STEREO
SP
1:35
6
4
5
6
3
1 Disc type and format mode
1 Status of the current tape
2 Current time
In some descriptions in this manual, only one
type of disc is indicated as an example.
2 Position number and an audio status of the
programme
3 Current position number and an audio
status of the receiving broadcast or external
equipment
3 Recording mode and remaining time
4 Title number, chapter number and the time
lapse of disc playback
4 Recording or playing back mode
5 Tape Counter
6 Audio status of the currently playing back
video tape
5 Each icon means:
: Search
: Marker
: Audio
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
: Subtitle
Note
: Angle (except VR mode)
: Repeat
: Surround
• This is an example screen for explanation.
Displayed items are depending on the actual
mode.
6 Status of the current disc
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Setup menus
Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then press [ENTER] to display each menu, using [Cursor K / L].
These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit.
<DVD-RW / DVD-R (Video mode)>
1 Format (DVD-RW only):
Allows you to erase all of the
recorded content on the disc.
The disc will be completely
blank.
• Erased content cannot be
called back.
Setup
Disc
Required Setting
Playback
Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Format
1
2
Finalise
Recording
Clock
Channel
Disc
• A DVD-RW disc formatted
with this unit cannot be
used on other DVD recorders
without any recording using
this unit.
1 Required Setting:
To set up the required setting.
2 Playback:
<DVD-RW (VR mode)>
Disc
To set up the unit to play discs as
you prefer.
3 Display:
To set up the OSD screen and the
front display of the unit as you
prefer.
4 Recording:
To set up the unit to record on
discs as you prefer.
5 Clock:
To set up the clock of the unit as
you need.
6 Channel:
To adjust the channel setting of
the unit as you prefer.
7 Disc / CD Playback Mode:
When a DVD-Video
(commercially available), a
brand new DVD-R disc or a
DVD-RW/-R disc with DivX® files
is inserted into the unit, you
cannot select “Disc”.
“CD Playback Mode” is available
only when an Audio CD, Video CD
or a CD-RW/-R disc with MP3 or
JPEG files is inserted into the unit.
You cannot select “CD Playback
Mode” when CD-RW/-R disc with
DivX® files is inserted into the unit.
Format
• If you want to use a disc only
formatted with this unit on
another DVD recorder, you
have to re-format the disc on
that recorder.
1
2
3
Finalise
Disc Protect OFF ON
2 Finalise:
Allows you to finalise a disc
containing recorded titles.
3 Disc Protect (VR mode only):
Allows you to protect a disc
from accidental editing or
recording.
<CD / Video CD / MP3 / JPEG /
KODAK PICTURE CD>
CD Playback Mode
Random Play
4
Program Play
5
4 Random Play:
PBC (Video CD only)
Slide Show
ON
5
6
To activate the random
playback feature.
5 sec.
5
7
5 Program Play
(Audio CD / Video CD without
PBC function):
To activate the programmed
playback feature.
6 PBC (Video CD only):
Turn the PBC function “ON” or
“OFF”.
7 Slide Show
(JPEG / KODAK PICTURE CD
files only):
Select the display time of the
slide show mode.
Note
• This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items are depending on the disc you inserted.
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Before you start
Functional overview (cont’d)
4
2
Front Panel Display Guide
1
3
6
5
: Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted into
the unit.
1. Current Status of the unit
: Appears when disc playback is paused.
Appears also during step by step playback.
: Appears when the Timer Recording is
proceeding in VCR.
: Appears when playing back a disc.
: Appears when VCR is in the timer-standby
mode.
: Appears during slow forward or slow reverse
playback.
: Flashes when switch to the timer-standby
mode while programming cannot set.
: Flashes when a programme cannot be
performed for some reasons.
: Appears when the timer programming or
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) is set and is
operating.
Appears when the unit goes into the Satellite
Link standby mode.
: Appears during VCR to DVD duplication
process.
Flashes when all the timer programmes are
finished.
Flashes when there is an error in programming.
: Appears during DVD to VCR duplication
process.
: Appears when recording.
Flashes when recording being paused.
: Appears during repeat playback.
3. Recording mode
• Selected recording mode appears.
(only for disc playback)
: Appears when a tape is in the unit.
4. Title / Track and Chapter mark
2. Disc type and Current status of the unit
: Title / track number
: Appears when an Audio CD or a CD-RW/-R
disc is inserted into the unit.
: Chapter number
: Appears when a Video CD is inserted into the
unit.
5. Displays the following
: Appears when a DVD / DivX® is inserted into
the unit, or when recording or the timer-
standby mode.
: Flashes when switch to the timer-standby
mode while programming cannot set.
: Flashes when a programme cannot be
performed for some reasons.
• Playing back time
• Current title / chapter / track number
• Recording time / remaining time
• Clock
• Channel number
• VCR tape counter
• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) remaining time
: Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted into
the unit.
: Appears when the progressive scan
system is activated.
6.
Display message
The unit is loading a disc.
The unit is turning on.
The unit is turning off.
Data is being recorded on
a disc.
The PBC function of the
Video CD is activated.
The disc tray is opening.
The disc tray is closing.
The DV input is selected.
The Satellite Link is
activated.
The unit is protecting by the
Child lock.
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Connections
Connecting to a TV
• Be sure to turn off the unit and equipment to be connected before connecting.
• Read through the Operation Manual for the equipment to be connected.
• Be sure to keep the unit connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the unit, because it
may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes.
Basic TV connection
Antenna
To Aerial jack
(Back of TV)
Cable
Signal
Video / Audio cable (supplied)
Scart /
3
RCA cable
(commercially
available)
or
3
2
Scart cable (commercially available)
Scart output
adaptor
(supplied)
Round
Coaxial
cable
or
or
(supplied)
DVD/VCR
DVD
ANTENNA
DIGIT
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
OUT OUT
AV2 (DECODER)
AUDIO T
VIDEO OUT
Y
1
IN
P
/CB
B
L
RF cable
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AV1 (TV)
P
/CR
R
R
(commercially
available)
OUT
CAUTION:
• Connect the unit directly to the TV. Do not connect the unit to a
VCR, then connect the VCR to the TV. Copyright protection in the
VCR could distort the picture playing on the unit.
VCR
T V
This unit
Note
• Playback picture from DVD cannot be delivered through the Round Coaxial cable.
The Round Coaxial cable is only for sending the antenna signal to the TV.
• Connect the unit directly to the TV.
If you attempt to view video on a TV connected via a VCR, the copy protection function will scramble the picture.
VCR and Basic DVD Connection
Available on DVD only
DVD's Picture Quality
Good picture
Basic Audio
Basic picture
Best picture
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
T V
AUDIO IN
AV1
Y
Y
S-VIDEO IN
L
R
PB
CB
or
PR
CR
Audio cable
(commercially
available)
S-video cable
(commercially
available)
Scart cable
(commercially
available)
Component video cable
(commercially available)
This unit
DVD
DVD/VCR
AV2 (DECODER)
DVD
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
DIGITAL
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
DIGITAL
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
OUT OUT
AUDIO OUT
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Y
Y
P
/CB
B
P
/C
P
/CB
B
L
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AV1 (TV)
/CR
R
P
P
/CR
R
/CR
R
P
R
R
(Analogue) AUDIO OUT
AV1 (TV)
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
* Only if your TV accepts an
RGB video signal.
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Connections
Connecting to a TV (cont’d)
Note
• The unit is sending each video signals simultaneously. If you connected an S-VIDEO OUT and/or a COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT with the VIDEO OUT (SCART), make sure your TV’s input mode is set correctly according to the
connection you made.
• You will not be able to hear all of the sound being output by the unit if you use the Audio cables (commercially
available) to a monaural TV that has only one Audio input jack.
• Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when connecting the cable.
• If you want to listen to the audio through audio equipment, connect only the S-video or Component video cable to the TV.
• The S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode.
• If your TV is compatible with 525 or 625 progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture,
you must connect the Component video cable to your TV’s component Video input jacks (Y/PR/PB) and select
progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, set “Video Out” to “Component Progressive (P)” in the “Video” of the
“Playback” menu so that “P.SCAN” will appear on the display of this unit. See pages 83-84 for more details.
• If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning, use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN”
is on the display of this unit. If so, set “Video Out” to “Component Interlace (I)” in the “Video” of the “Playback”
menu so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.
• (Analogue) AUDIO OUT jacks and Scart terminal are not available on the DTS audio.
Connecting to external equipment
This unit has four input terminals, AV1 or AV2 on the rear panel and AV3 or AV4 on the front panel. Be sure that all the
units are off before making connections.
Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other Audio-Video equipment with a Scart terminal (AV2)
AV output jack
(Scart)
Scart cable
(commercially available)
AV2 (DECODER)
DVD/VCR
DVD
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
AV2 (DECODER)
AUDIO OUT
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Y
IN
P
/CB
B
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AV1 (TV)
/CR
R
P
R
OUT
Note
• If the external equipment connected to the Scart terminal (AV2) supplies control voltage to this unit via Pin 8 of the
Scart cable, the display functions of the remote control cannot be seen on the TV. In this case, turn off the external
equipment to prevent control voltage, or make sure to use a Scart cable without Pin 8 for this connection.
• The AV2 (DECODER) connection is useful for playing back the picture only.
Even if an external equipment such as a DVD player can be delivered an RGB signals and your TV accepts them, this
unit only records a Composite video signal.
Recording from a camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment with no Scart terminal (AV3 or AV4)
Connect to VIDEO input jack by using an RCA Video cable or DV input jack by using DV cable. Those jacks are on the
front panel.
STOP
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
DV-IN
(AV3) VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
DV-IN
(AV3) VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
AV3 (Front)
AV4 (Front)
Video cable
DV cable
Audio cable
(commercially available)
(commercially available)
(commercially available)
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
DV OUT
Note
• If you prefer better picture quality for the recordings from the external equipment, DV connections such as AV4
(front) is recommended.
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Connections
Connecting to an Audio System
Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel audio),
DTS or MPEG audio
Connecting the unit to audio equipment provides normal Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG
stereo sound, plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by audio digital surround processor to your unit's audio
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound, DTS and MPEG digital jack provides richer and more powerful audio
Playing 2 channel audio
audio.
play. This connection is not possible if the processor or
amplifier to which you want to connect does not have an
audio digital input jack.
Dolby Digital decoder,
DTS decoder, MPEG decoder,
MD deck or DAT deck
Stereo system
AUDIO
L
R
Digital audio
input jacks
Analogue audio
input jacks
Optical digital audio cable
Coaxial digital
audio cable
Audio cable
(commercially available)
(commercially available)
(commercially available)
DVD
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
DIGITAL
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
OUT OUT
AUDIO OUT
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Y
This unit
Y
P
P
/CB
B
/CB
B
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OPTICAL COAXIAL
(Analogue)
AUDIO OUT
P
P
/CR
R
/CR
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
R
SETUP > Playback > Audio >
Digital Out >
SETUP > Playback > Audio >
Digital Out >
Setting
Setting
Connection
Connection
Dolby Digital
PCM
MPEG
PCM
DTS
OFF
Dolby Digital
MPEG
DTS
Connecting to Stereo System.
Connecting to a Dolby
Digital, DTS decoder or MPEG
decoder for Dolby Digital, DTS
or MPEG audio output.
Connecting to the other
equipment (an MD deck or
DAT deck etc.) without Dolby
Digital decoder.
* To complete these settings, refer to pages 81-83.
C Digital Connection to Audio Equipment or MD deck
without a Dolby Digital Decoder
Stream
Stream
ON
• Audio CDs can be transferred digitally to other
equipment such as an MD deck or DAT deck, play the
disc as you would normally with the connection shown
above, right. Audio CDs recorded in the DTS format
cannot be transferred digitally or via analogue.
• Some Audio CDs have a short silent section between
musical tracks. When sound from discs such as these
is digitally recorded by connecting the unit directly to
a digital recorder (such as an MD deck or DAT deck),
the music may be recorded continuously and track
numbers may be lost.
• DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround
sound, DTS or MPEG Audio cannot be connected
digitally to external recording equipment such as an
MD deck or DAT deck.
It may be possible to record “Dolby Digital” or “MPEG”
Audio via a digital connection if the unit output is set
to “PCM” (see pages 81-83 “Digital Out”). Analogue
recording is possible but not for DTS recorded audio.
PCM
PCM
OFF
* To complete these settings, refer to pages 81-83.
C Optical cable (not supplied)
• Optical cable (not supplied) may be damaged when
bent at sharp angles. Ensure cables are coiled in loops
with a diameter of 15cm or more when storing them.
• Use a cable which is 3m or shorter.
• Insert cable plugs firmly into the connectors when
making connections.
• If a plug has dust or is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth
before inserting it into a connector.
Note
• The DVD AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks
are only useful in DVD mode.
• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1
channel surround format cannot be recorded as
digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.
Note
• Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may
generate noise distortion and may also damage the
speakers.
• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby
Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby
Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the
movie theatres.
• Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may
generate noise distortion and may also damage the
speakers.
• AUDIO OUT jacks are not available on the DTS audio.
• By hooking this unit up to the DTS decoder, you can
enjoy 5.1 channel surround system which reproduces
the original sound as truthfully as possible. 5.1
channel surround system is developed by the Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
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Getting started
Easy DVD recording
The following will help you to understand easily how to record on DVD discs.
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.
Step 1: Choose a disc type.
There are several types of recordable DVD
discs to choose from. Choose a recordable
DVD disc type based on your playback /
recording / editing needs. See “DVD disc
types” at the bottom of this page for more
information on the differences among
various compatible media.
Step 2: Insert a blank disc.
Remote Control
OPERATE
Turn on the unit.
DU
1
2
3
T-SET TIMER PROG.
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
DUBBING
SETUP
Select the DVD
mode.
T-SET TIMER PROG.
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
This unit can record on the following
type of discs.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
DUBBING
Open the disc tray.
SETUP
T-SET TIMER PROG.
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
or
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
Insert a recordable
disc you wish to
record.
For example, when you want to record
repeatedly on the same disc or when
you want to edit the disc after record-
ing, select the rewritable DVD-RW
type disc.
4
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
Close the disc tray.
SETUP
DUBBING
5
T-SET TIMER PROG.
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
When you want to save recordings
without any alteration, a non-rewri-
table DVD-R can be your choice.
This operation
may take a while
to be recognised.
Loading
DVD disc types
Format the disc
: Most suitable.
: Can be used.
: Some functions are limited.
: Cannot be used.
Insert the disc in the unit.
Then, format the disc from
the Setup menu. Video
format (Video mode) or
Video recording format
(VR mode) will be available
depending on the inserted
disc type.
You want to
Record TV programmes
DVD-RW VR
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit the contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
*1
*1
Playback on other DVD equipment
Formatting is only neces-
sary to prepare the disc
for recording. Details are
on pages 26-28.
When you format a disc,
the entire contents on that
disc will be erased.
• The unit automatically
starts formatting when
an unused disc is
inserted.
Features
Recording
Rewritable
DVD-RW VR
DVD-RW Video
DVD-R Video
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (Automatically)
Can create chapters wherever you like (Manually)
Can record 16:9 size pictures
Can record Copy-Once programmes
Editing
Can perform basic editing functions
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Can perform advanced editing functions (Playlist edit)
*1
DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.
Note
For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the
explanations inside this Operation Manual.
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Getting started
Easy DVD recording (cont’d)
Step 3: Select the
recording
Step 4: Select the
desired
Step 5: Record to
DVD discs.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
mode.
channel.
T-SET TIMER PROG.
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
ENTER
RETURN
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
TOP MENU
RETURN
MENU LIST
PROG.
T-SET TIMER PROG.
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
VCR
DVD
CM
ZOOM
ENTER
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
TOP MENU
RETURN
MENU LIST
.@/:
ABC
DEF
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
1
2
3
0
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
ENTER
REV
FWD
DVD
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
PLAY
.@/:
ABC
DEF
7
8
9
1
2
3
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
VCR
PROG.
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
GHI
JKL
MNO
0
6
4
5
STOP
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
REV
FWD
7
8
9
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
SKIP
PLAY
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
P08
SP
0:58
I
Hint 1: Play back the recorded contents
You can select the title you want to play back from a displayed menu and
immediately start playback. Recorded
Step 6: Stop the
record.
Start Rec.
Stop/Start
Stop Rec.
contents are easily accessible, with simple
procedure of choosing a title on a chapter
on the menu screen.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Title 1
Title 2
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
What are titles and chapters?
The contents of a DVD disc are generally
divided into titles. Titles may be further
divided into chapters.
0
REV
FWD
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
You will find editing discs is easy. This unit offers convenient editing
functions which are possible only with DVD-RW/-R discs.
Title List offers the following editing functions.
• Putting names on titles
• Setting pictures for thumbnails
• Setting / clearing chapter marks
• Deleting parts of titles or scenes
(Possible editing functions depend on the recording format and editing method.)
Original and Playlist (VR mode)
Wait for a moment.
90%
Appears only DVD-RW in
VR mode.
You can edit the contents on a Playlist without changing the original
recordings. A Playlist does not take up much disc space.
What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?
Throughout this Operation Manual, you will find Original and Playlist to refer
to the original content and the edited version.
• Original content refers to what’s originally recorded on the disc.
• Playlist content refers to the edited version of the original content.
Finalising a Disc
• You need to record in Video mode and finalise the disc to play it back on
other players.
C
•
Once you finalise a disc recorded in Video mode, you cannot record or edit
any information on the disc.
This operation may
take a while to be com-
pleted.
• Discs recorded in VR mode can still be edited after finalisation.
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Getting started
Channel setting
The unit will start storing
channels available in your area.
Tuning of this unit to broadcast
channels can be performed in
two ways.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
4
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Auto Tuning
P
01
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Programme the tuner to scan
only the channels you can
receive in your area.
ENTER
RETURN
Auto Tuning Now
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
4
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
1
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Setup menu will appear.
0
Wait for about 10 minutes to
finish channel storing.
REV
FWD
PLAY
Setup
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
Required Setting
Playback
Display
4
STOP
Press [SETUP] to exit.
You can select only the channels
memorised in this unit by using
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Recording
Clock
Channel
Disc
[PROG.
/
].
To select a channel
You can select a channel using
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
[PROG.
/
], or directly enter
2
the channel using [the Number
Select “Channel” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
buttons] on the remote control.
To cancel auto tuning
Press [RETURN ] or [SETUP]
during scanning.
Note
3
• The selection will be affected
by how you receive TV
Select “Auto Tuning” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
channels in your local area.
• If the auto tuning is cancelled
during scanning, some
channels not yet tuned may
not be received.
• You cannot change the
channel when either VCR or
DVD is in any recording mode
(normal recording, One-touch
Timer Recording or timer
recording).
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Getting started
Channel setting (cont’d)
Manual Tuning
Manually tune each channel.
• You can select a desired
channel number using [the
Number buttons]. Refer to the
following Channel Plan table
and press the three digits to
select the channel number.
(To select channel 4, press
[0] first and then press [0]
and [4]. Or press [4] and then
“– – 4” appears and wait for 2
seconds.)
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
8
1
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
Select “Channel” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
5
7
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
3
REV
FWD
• If this is the channel you want,
press [Cursor {].
PLAY
Select “Manual Tuning” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
Channel Plan in Australia
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
CH. Indication
TV Channel
0 - 13
28 - 69
9A
Manual Tuning
VCR DVD
00 - 13
28 - 69
84
Position
Channel
Decoder
Skip
P01
2
OFF
ON
85
5A
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Channel Plan in New Zealand
CH. Indication
00 - 02
06 - 09
10 - 12
21 - 74
84
TV Channel
1 - 3
4
4 - 7
Select “Position” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [Cursor B].
“P01” is highlighted.
9 - 11
21 - 69
8
5
This unit can receive the Hyper
and Oscar frequency bands.
Select the position number you
wish to use using [the Number
buttons] or [Cursor K / L], then
press [Cursor {].
• If “Skip” is set to “ON,” select
“Skip” using [Cursor K / L],
then press [Cursor B]. Select
“OFF” using [Cursor K / L],
then press [Cursor {].
You can select position numbers
01 to 99.
• If you want to decode
scrambled signals, select
“Decoder” using [Cursor K / L],
then press [Cursor B]. Select
“ON” using [Cursor K / L], then
press [Cursor {].
• To store another channel,
repeat steps 4 to 7.
6
Select “Channel” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [Cursor B].
7
Press [Cursor K / L] to start
scanning.
• The tuner will begin to search
up or down automatically.
When a channel is found, the
unit will stop searching and the
picture will appear on the TV
screen.
8
After completion, press
[SETUP] to exit.
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Channel setting (cont’d)
To select a channel
Notes on using [the Number buttons]:
• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest
result. For example, to select channel 6, press [0] and [6]. If you only
press [6], channel 6 will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only
select channels 1 to 99.
• You can select the external input mode “AV1”, “AV2”, or “AV3”.
• To select the “AV1”, “AV2”, or “AV3”, press [0], [0], [1] or [0], [0], [2]
or [0], [0], [3] accordingly or use [PROG.
/
].
• To select the external input mode “AV4” for DV connection, you
must use [PROG. ].
/
To skip a Preset channel
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
You can set the unit to skip
channels you can no longer
receive or seldom watch when
you access channels using
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
6
4
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Select “Skip” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [Cursor B].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
[PROG.
/
].
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
5
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
5
GHI
JKL
MNO
1
6
4
5
Select “ON” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [Cursor {].
• To skip another channel,
repeat steps 2 to 5.
3
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Follow the steps 1 to 3 in
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
“Manual Tuning” on page 20.
0
REV
FWD
2
PLAY
Select “Position” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [Cursor B].
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
6
Press [SETUP] to exit.
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
3
Select the position number you
wish to skip using [the Number
buttons] or [Cursor K / L], then
press [Cursor {].
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Move
You can replace two channels.
You cannot select a position
number where “– – –” appears
next to the number, because
“Skip” is set to “ON” for that
position number.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
1
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
6
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
2
5
ENTER
RETURN
Select “Channel” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Move the channel to another
position number using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
• To move another channel,
repeat steps 3 to 5.
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
3
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Select “Move” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
REV
FWD
PLAY
6
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
Press [SETUP] to exit.
4
STOP
Select the position number of
which you want to change the
channel using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
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Setting the clock
Clock Setting
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
1
5
SETUP
DUBBING
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Enter the date (day / month /
year) using [Cursor K / L].
Press [Cursor B] to move the
cursor to the next field. If you
wish to go back to the previous
field, press [Cursor {].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
7
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
2
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Select “Clock” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
5
6
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
3
6
4
5
6
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Select “Clock Setting” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
7
8
9
SKIP
Enter the time (hour / minute)
using [Cursor K / L], then
press [ENTER].
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
Clock Setting
VCR DVD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
VCR DVD
REC/OTR
Clock Setting
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
--
/
-- / ---- ( --- )
-- : --
02 / 01 / 2006(MON)
12: 00
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
4
The clock will start.
Press [ENTER] again.
• Although seconds are not
displayed, they will be counted
from zero.
Default date will appear.
Clock Setting
VCR DVD
7
Press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
01 / 01 / 2006(SUN)
0 : 00
• Your clock setting will be lost if
either there is a power failure
or the unit is unplugged for
more than 1 hour.
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Selecting the On-Screen Display (OSD) language
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
1
4
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
5
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Select the appropriate OSD
language using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
2
ENTER
RETURN
Select “Display” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
.@/:
ABC
DEF
5
2
3
4
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
Press [SETUP] to exit.
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
3
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Select “OSD Language” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
OSD Language
VCR DVD
English
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Svenska
Nederlands
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Selecting the TV aspect ratio
You can select the TV aspect
ratio to match the format of the
programme you are playing back
with the unit and that of your TV
screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide
screen TV).
3
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
Select “TV Aspect” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
5
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
TV Aspect
DVD
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide
ENTER
RETURN
1
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
2
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Select “Required Setting”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
4
Required Setting menu will
appear.
STOP
Select the desired option using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
DVD
Required Setting
TV Aspect
4:3 Letter Box
5
Note
Press [SETUP] to exit.
If you have a standard TV:
• Select “4:3 Letter Box” for a
full width picture with black
bars at the top and bottom.
• Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a
full height picture with both
sides trimmed.
If you have a wide screen TV:
• Select “16:9 Wide”.
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Recording
Information on DVD recording
Type of discs
Disc type
Disc format
Video mode
Functions
Playing back,
Limited recording,
Limited editing
This unit can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R. You
can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you
can record and erase many times. It is possible to
record on DVD-R only in Video mode. DVD-RW can
record in the format you select from Video mode
or VR mode.
VR mode
Playing back,
DVD-RW
Recording,
Original / Playlist editing
Video mode
Playing back,
Limited recording,
Limited editing
Logo
Attributes
4.7
DVD-R
8cm / 12cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Max. recording time (10H mode, approx.):
600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm)
Recording mode
DVD-RW
You can select a recording mode from 6 options.
The recording time will vary depending on the
recording mode you select as follows.
Discs recorded in SLP or SEP on this unit may
not be played back on other DVD recorders or
DVD players.
180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)
DVD-R
If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc,
or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a
rewritable DVD-RW type disc.
If you want to save recordings without any
alteration, use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.
Recording time
12cm 8cm
Video/
Sound Quality
Recording mode
XP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
SEP
60 min 18 min
120 min 36 min
240 min 72 min
360 min 108 min
480 min 144 min
600 min 180 min
Recordable discs
• Discs that should or should not be used with this
recorder:
DVD-R 8x can be used.
DVD-RW 4x can be used, 6x may result in a Rec
error.
• We strongly recommend for good recording
quality:
Verbatim DVD-R 8x
Verbatim DVD-RW 2x
• This table is intended for a standard new single
sided 12cm / 8cm disc. The recording times are
estimates and actual recording time may differ.
• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as
the recording time gets longer.
Restrictions on recording
Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode
Video mode is the same recording format as used
on the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase
in local shops, so you can play back the discs
recorded in this format in most DVD players.
You will need to finalise such discs (see pages
40-41) before playing them back in other DVD
players. Unless finalised, you can record additional
materials or edit discs recorded in Video mode
with this unit.
VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording
format for DVD-RW discs. You can record and
edit material repeatedly. It is impossible to record
additional materials on a disc formatted in VR
mode and already recorded in another video
system other than PAL, such as NTSC.
You cannot record copy-protected video using this
unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos
and some satellite broadcasts.
If copy-protected material is detected, recording
will pause or stop automatically and an error
message appears on the screen.
You can only record “Copy-once only” video
using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content
Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM).
When recording a TV broadcast or an external
input, you can display copy control information on
the screen.
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system
for the protection of “copy-once” broadcast
programmes. This unit is CPRM compatible, which
means that you can record copy-once broadcast
programmes, but you cannot then make a copy
of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be
played back on DVD players that are specifically
compatible with CPRM.
DVD players bearing the
logo are capable
of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR
mode.
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Information on DVD recording (cont’d)
After finalising
Information on copy control
• After DVD-R discs are finalised:
Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected
information. If you wish to record them, refer to
the following.
- A Title menu is created automatically.
- Undo finalising is not possible.
- Additional recording or editing is not possible.
• After DVD-RW (Video mode) discs are finalised:
- A Title menu is created automatically.
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 41.)
- Additional recording or editing is possible if
you undo finalise. (See page 41.)
• After DVD-RW (VR mode) discs are finalised:
- A Title menu is not created.
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 41.)
- Additional recording or editing is possible even
without undo finalising.
Copy-
Disc type / format
Copy-free Copy-once
prohibited
ver.1.1, 1.2
ver.1.1/ x2 CPRM compatible
ver.1.2/ x4 CPRM compatible
ver.1.1, 1.2
ver.1.1/ x2 CPRM compatible
ver.1.2/ x4 CPRM compatible
ver.2.0
Usable discs
ver.2.0/ x4
ver.2.0/ x8
: Most suitable,
: Can be used,
__
: Some functions are limited,
: Cannot be used.
DVD-RW
Recordable
Not Recordable
Applications
DVD-R
VR
VIDEO
Record TV programmes
Reuse by deleting the current
contents
Edit the contents
Edit / Record from external
equipment
Note
• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.
• DVD-RW/-R and CD-RW/-R discs recorded on
a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder
may not be played back if the disc is damaged
or dirty or if there is condensation on the
player’s lens.
__
Copy discs for distribution
*
*
• If you record a disc using a personal computer,
even if it is recorded in a compatible format, it
may not be played back because of the settings
of the application software used to create the
disc. (Check with the software publisher for
more detailed information.)
• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit
cannot record additional information using
other DVD recorders.
• It is not possible to use a DVD-RW disc
formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder
unless the content of the disc was also
recorded with this unit.
• Since recording is performed using the Variable
Bit Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining
time for recording may be a little shorter than
the remaining time displayed on the OSD,
depending on the picture you are recording.
Playback on other DVD
equipment
Features
Rewritable
Can create chapters at fixed
intervals (Automatically)
Can create chapters
wherever you like (Manually)
Can record 16:9 size pictures
Can record Copy-Once
programmes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Can perform basic editing
functions
Can perform advanced
editing functions (Playlist edit)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
* You can only play back DVD-RW disc recorded in
VR mode on VR-compatible discs.
Note
• For details of the above functions and
restrictions, see the further explanations in this
Operation Manual.
Making discs playable in other DVD
players (Finalise)
After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it
back in other players. (See page 40.)
You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.
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Recording
Formatting a disc
Choosing the recording format of a brand-new DVD-RW disc
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
5
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
When inserting a brand-new disc,
1
6
Select “Video mode” or “VR
VCR
DVD
the unit automatically starts to
CM SKIP
mode” using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
initialise the disc. You can also
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
manually format a DVD-RW disc
ENTER
RETURN
once it has been used.
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
Press [SETUP] to exit.
6
4
5
1
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
7
REV
FWD
Insert a brand-new disc.
2
PLAY
Formatting will start.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
Select “Disc” using [Cursor
REC/OTR
STOP
K / L], then press [ENTER].
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Disc menu will appear.
Disc
Format
Finalise
Disc Protect OFF ON
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Formatting
90%
8
Formatting is completed.
“100%” is indicated.
3
Select “Format” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Format menu will appear.
Format
Start
Format Mode
Video mode
Note
• The recording format setting
is effective only for DVD-RW
discs. You cannot change the
recording format for a DVD-R
disc. DVD-R discs are always
in Video mode.
• You cannot mix two formats
on one DVD-RW disc. If
you insert a disc that has
been recorded before, the
recording format cannot be
changed even if you change
it in the Setup menu.
4
Select “Format Mode” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Format - Format Mode
Video mode
VR mode
• The unit is not compatible
with DVD+RW/+R discs. If
a brand-new DVD+RW or
DVD+R disc is inserted, the
error message (“Disc Error”)
will appear.
Video mode
DVD Player Compatibility mode.
VR mode
Editing possibility mode.
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Recording
Formatting a disc (cont’d)
Setting Auto Chapter
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
3
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
5
Select “Auto Chapter” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
The unit inserts a chapter mark
periodically (every 10 minutes by
default) during recording. Using
the Auto Chapter menu, you can
set this function off or change the
time period.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
Auto Chapter
DVD
.@/:
ABC
DEF
OFF
2
3
4
1
2
3
PROG.
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
1
0
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
REV
FWD
PLAY
2
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
Select “Recording” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
4
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
If you wish to set “Auto
Chapter” off, select “OFF”
DVD
Recording
using [Cursor K / L], then press
Auto Chapter
10 minutes
[ENTER].
Recording Audio Select (XP)
Auto Finalise
Dolby Digital
OFF
If you wish to change the time
period for Auto Chapter, select
the required time period using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Satellite Link
Bilingual Recording Audio
External Input Audio
Dubbing Mode
Main
Stereo
VCR DVD
Note
• You cannot set or clear
chapter marks on DVD-R discs
manually.
5
Press [SETUP] to exit.
Recording Audio Select (XP)
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
5
4
You can enjoy high quality sound
recording. This function works
only when the recording mode is
set at XP.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
PCM:
1
2
3
PROG.
1
GHI
JKL
MNO
Records PCM audio for the best
quality sound.
6
4
5
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
2
Dolby Digital:
Records Dolby Digital audio for
good quality sound.
REV
FWD
Select “Recording” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
5
3
Press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
Select “Recording Audio Select
(XP)” using [Cursor K / L], then
press [ENTER].
• “PCM” stands for Pulse Code
Modulation. It changes
analogue sound to digital
sound without compressing
audio data.
Recording Audio Select (XP)
DVD
PCM
• When the recording mode is
set at other than XP, the unit
Dolby Digital
records “Dolby Digital” audio
automatically even if you
selected “PCM”.
The default is “Dolby Digital”.
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Formatting a disc (cont’d)
Reformatting a disc manually
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
4
If you are using a DVD-RW disc,
you can format the disc by
performing “Format”. By default
it will be in Video mode. You can
change this to VR mode using the
Setup menu.
T-SET
ZOOM
Select “Start” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Format
Start
ENTER
RETURN
Format mode
Video mode
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
PROG.
Are you sure?
GHI
JKL
MNO
Note
6
4
5
Yes
No
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
• When you reformat the disc,
the contents of the disc are
erased.
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
• Make sure that the recording
format is set to the desired
mode. (See steps 1 to 6 in
“Choosing the recording
format of a brand-new DVD-
RW disc” on page 26.)
PLAY
A popup window will appear and
prompt you to confirm.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
5
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Formatting will start.
If you want to cancel formatting,
select “No”.
Insert a recordable disc.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
2
Select “Disc” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Disc
Formatting
90%
Format
Finalise
Disc Protect OFF ON
6
Formatting is completed.
“100%” is indicated.
3
Select “Format” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Format
Start
Formatting
100%
Format Mode
Video mode
Note
• It is not possible to use a disc
formatted with this unit on
other DVD recorder. When
you use a disc with another
DVD recorder, format a disc
using that DVD recorder.
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Recording
Selecting the Sound mode
This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.
• During reception of bilingual broadcasts
You can switch between modes by pressing
[AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is
indicated on the TV screen as follows.
Display on the
TV screen
Mode
Audio output
Main
Sub
Main audio from both speakers
Sub audio from both speakers
Main
Sub
• Main audio from the left speaker
• Sub audio from the right speaker
Main / Sub
Main / Sub
Setting External Input Audio
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
DUBBING
SETUP
EJECT
When the external input audio
is a bilingual broadcast, you can
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
5
3
choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Select “External Input Audio”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
record on a DVD.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
1
.@/:
ABC
DEF
External Input Audio
VCR DVD
2
3
4
1
2
3
PROG.
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
GHI
JKL
MNO
Stereo
6
4
5
Bilingual
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
2
0
Select “Recording” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
DVD
Recording
Auto Chapter
10 minutes
Recording Audio Select (XP)
Auto Finalise
Dolby Digital
OFF
Note
4
• If you select “Stereo”:
Satellite Link
Select “Stereo” or “Bilingual”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Bilingual Recording Audio
External Input Audio
Dubbing Mode
Main
The audio will be recorded as
“stereo audio”.
• If you select “Bilingual”:
The audio will be recorded
as “bilingual audio” (see next
section for more detail).
Stereo
VCR DVD
5
Press [SETUP] to exit.
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio
You can select either “Main” or
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
“Sub” audio to record a bilingual
3
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
5
broadcast in Video mode.
Select “Bilingual Recording
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Audio” using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
1
ENTER
RETURN
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Bilingual Recording Audio
DVD
.@/:
ABC
DEF
Main
Sub
2
3
4
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
2
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Select “Recording” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Note
• If you are recording onto a
VR mode disc, both “Main”
and “Sub” will be recorded
regardless of your setting
here. And when you play
back, you can choose
4
Select “Main” or “Sub” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
either audio format or a
combination of both as your
playback audio.
5
Press [SETUP] to exit.
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Basic recording / One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
To pause the recording, press
[PAUSE F]. Press [PAUSE F]
or [DVD REC/OTR I] again to
restart the recording.
4
Follow the steps below to record
a TV programme.
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT
close the disc tray.
A
] to
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
8
C
V
T
AD
5
Press [STOP C] to stop the
Select the recording mode
using [REC MODE].
(See page 24.)
recording.
1
Press [ OPERATE] to turn on
the unit.
This operation may take a
few moments to complete.
Turn on the TV and be sure to
select the input to which the unit
is connected.
SP
0:58
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
1
5
6
2
4
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
6
2
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Select the desired channel to
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
record using [PROG.
/
] or
open the disc tray.
[the Number buttons].
ENTER
RETURN
3
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
Place the disc on the disc tray
with its label facing up. Be sure
to align the disc with the disc
tray guide.
P08
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
7
0
Press [DVD REC/OTR I] to start
recording.
REV
FWD
PLAY
The “I” mark will be displayed
for 5 seconds.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
7
Disc
tray
guide
8
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
I
To set the One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes.
I
0:30
At step 7, press [DVD REC/OTR I] repeatedly until the desired record-
ing time (30 minutes to 8 hours) appears on the TV screen.
One-touch Timer Recording will start.
0:30
(Normal Recording)
1:00
• To change the recording length during one-touch timer recording,
press [DVD REC/OTR I] repeatedly until the desired length appears.
• To cancel One-touch Timer Recording within the specified time, press
[STOP C].
• The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display
during One-touch Timer Recording. Press [DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen.
8:00
7:30
• Unlike the timer recording, you can perform the following operations during One-touch Timer Recording.
- Turning off the power. - Using [DVD REC/OTR I] or [STOP C].
• You cannot use the pause function during One-touch Timer Recording.
• If DVD One-touch Timer Recording is completed during VCR playback or recording, the DVD will be in
stop mode and the VCR keeps the current mode.
• When One-touch Timer Recording is finished and the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the timer-
standby mode automatically if a timer recording has been programmed. Press [T-SET] to cancel the timer-
standby mode to use the unit continuously.
Note
• You can change the channel while in the REC pause mode when basic recording.
• You cannot change the recording mode while in the REC or REC pause mode.
• If the clock is not set, the date and time space next to title names in the Original or Playlist will be blank.
• The unit will be turned off automatically under the following conditions.
- No space remains on the disc. - If a power failure occurs.
• If you want to monitor the programme that you are recording, make sure the device such as Set-top Box
is turned off when it is connected to AV2.
• Even if the broadcasting you are recording is in the SECAM system, this unit automatically converts it to
the PAL system when recording.
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Timer Recording
4
8
Enter the time to start and to
end using [Cursor K / L], then
press [Cursor B].
Press [ENTER] when all informa-
tion required is entered.
Your programme setting is
stored.
You can set the unit to record up
to 8 programmes, up to a month
in advance. Daily or weekly
programme recordings are also
available.
• Be sure to set the clock before
entering a timer programming.
Timer Programming
VCR DVD
• To set another programme,
repeat steps 2 to 8.
DVD
VCR
Date
1. 01/01 12:00
2.
Start
End
--:--
CH
Mode
P01
-
-
-
• To exit, press [TIMER PROG.].
• If the recording times of two
or more programmes overlap,
“Overlap” and overlapped
programme numbers are
displayed. (See pages 32-33.)
5
Select the channel number to
record using [Cursor K / L],
then press [Cursor B].
Insert a recordable disc or a
tape with a record tab.
Timer Programming
VCR DVD
1
DVD
VCR
9
The
Date
1. 01/01 12:00
2.
Start
End
CH
Mode
In stop mode, press
[TIMER PROG.].
13:00 P01
Press [T-SET].
-
-
-
icon will appear on the
Timer Programming list will appear.
To record from the external input,
select “AV1”, “AV2”, or “AV3”.
front panel display and the unit
enters to the timer-standby
mode.
Timer Programming
VCR DVD
DVD
VCR
Date Start End
CH
Mode
1.
2.
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
Select the recording media
(“DVD” or “VCR”) using [Cursor
K / L], then press [Cursor B].
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
1
8
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
2
9
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Select a programme that is not
set using [Cursor K / L], then
press [ENTER].
Timer Programming
VCR DVD
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
DVD
Date
1. 01/01 12:00
2.
Start
End
CH
Mode
VCR
13:00 P01
DVD
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
-
-
-
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
7
6
4
5
Enter the date using [Cursor
K / L], then press [Cursor B].
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Select the recording mode using
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
[Cursor K / L]. (See page 24.)
0
Timer Programming
VCR DVD
REV
FWD
Timer Programming
VCR DVD
DVD
VCR
Date
Start
--:--
End
--:--
CH
Mode
DVD
PLAY
Date
1. 01/01 12:00
2.
Start
End
CH
Mode
XP
1. 01/01
P01
VCR
13:00 P01
DVD
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
2.
-
-
-
REC/OTR
-
-
-
STOP
Each time you press [Cursor L]
at the current date, the timer
recording date will change as
follows.
Note
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear
instead of the Timer Programming list. Continue from step 4 in “Clock
Setting” on page 22 before programming the timer.
e.g., 1st January
01/01
• Press [Cursor { / B] to move the cursor in the Timer Programming list.
• If a basic recording or One-touch Timer Recording is in progress on
one component (e.g. VCR) and the timer recording set for the other
component (e.g. DVD) is about to begin, the unit automatically
switches to the programmed channel for timer recording 2 minutes
before the programmed starting time, and the recording in progress
(for VCR) will be cancelled UNLESS their recording channels are the
same. If their recording channels are the same, the timer recording
will start without cancelling the recording currently in progress. In this
case, the recording of the same channel will be made on both DVD
and VCR.
Daily
M-F (Mon.-Fri.)
W-SAT
W-FRI
W-SUN
31/01
• Cancel the timer-standby mode by pressing [T-SET] before operation
for either DVD or VCR. When finished operating, press [T-SET] to
resume the timer-standby mode.
• In the timer-standby mode, you can turn on the power and use the
component (VCR or DVD) which is not currently timer-programmed.
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Timer Recording (cont’d)
Checking, cancelling, or correcting the timer
programming information
In the following example, No.
5 timer programming overlaps
on No. 1 and No. 6 timer
programmes. In such a case, you
should correct the programme
time to clear the overlap.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
3
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
2
5
6
1
6
Check the information on the
list you will need.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
To clear the timer program-
ming, select the desired pro-
gramme using [Cursor K / L],
then press [CLEAR/C-RESET].
Timer Programming
VCR DVD
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
DVD
Date
Start
End
CH
Mode
XP
6
4
5
VCR
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
1. 01/01 12:00
13:00 P01
DVD
7
8
9
2.
3.
4.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
Overlap
0
No.1
6
To correct the timer program-
ming
1)Select the desired programme
using [Cursor K / L], then
press [ENTER].
4
REV
FWD
5. 01/01 12:30
6. 01/01 13:45
14:00 P02
21:00 P12
DVD
DVD
SP
PLAY
SEP
7.
8.
-
-
-
-
-
-
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
2)Correct the timer programming
using [Cursor K / L / { / B].
3)Press [ENTER] again.
Note
1
Press [T-SET] so that the
• If a timer recording is
icon disappears from the front
panel display.
proceeding, that programme
is highlighted in red. In such
a case, you cannot select any
other programmes.
5
Press [TIMER PROG.] to exit.
2
Press [TIMER PROG.].
Timer Programming list will
appear.
• When you check the timer
programming in progress
by pressing [TIMER PROG.]
during operations of the
component (VCR or DVD)
which is not currently used
for the timer recording,
the programme will not be
highlighted. In this case,
you cannot select other
programmings.
6
Press [T-SET] to return to the
timer-standby mode.
Timer Programming
VCR DVD
To check the timer program-
ming in process
Press [TIMER PROG.].
DVD
VCR
Date
Start
End
CH
Mode
XP
1. 01/01 12:00
13:00 P01
DVD
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
To stop the timer recording in progress
Note
• [STOP C] on the remote
control is not effective.
Press [STOP C] to stop the disc recording or [STOP C/EJECT A] to
stop the tape recording on the front panel of the unit.
If the timer programming did not complete correctly
The error number appears on the
Timer Programming list.
The error numbers indicate:
VCR DVD
Timer Programming
E1-22
Recording error
E34
No space for Control information
PCA (Power Calibration Area) full
Already finalised Video format disc
DVD
Date
Start
End
CH
Mode
E1
E37-39
VCR
E35
E36
E40
01/01 12:00
13:00 P01
DVD
*
E23-24 Unrecordable disc
E25
2.
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.
• Copy prohibited programme
• Cannot record because of the
NTSC / PAL-60 signal is received.
• There are some unrecorded
parts due the overlapped timer
programmes.
• Recording did not start at the
start time.
• There is no tape in the cassette
compartment.
• Tape recording reaches to
the tape end during timer
recording.
The error programme will be
displayed in grey with an asterisk
and have an error number.
The error programme will be
deleted once you check the error
in the programme list, or once
you cancel the timer-standby
mode and re-enter it.
E26-28 Copy prohibited programme
E29
E30
E31
Disc protected
Disc full
Already recorded 99 titles (Video
mode)
E32
E33
Already recorded 99 titles (VR
mode)
E41
E42
Power failure
No disc
Press [CLEAR/C-RESET] to erase
the selected programme.
Already recorded 999 chapters
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Timer Recording (cont’d)
Hints for Timer Recording
• If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for
more than 1 hour, the clock setting and all timer settings
will be lost.
• If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray, the
icon will flash and the timer recording will not occur.
Insert a recordable disc.
• You cannot make any DVD operation during DVD timer
recording.
• You cannot make any VCR operation during VCR timer
recording.
• If the Start and End times are same, the length of the
recording will be set for 24 hours. If the disc or tape
becomes full during recording, the unit will turn itself
off. To continue recording, press [T-SET] to cancel the
timer-standby mode, insert a recordable disc or tape and
press [T-SET] again.
• If two or more programmes overlap, “Overlap” and the
overlapped programme number will appear on the
display.
• If the Start time is earlier and the End time is later than
the current time, the recording will start immediately
after you press [T-SET].
• If a videotape ends during the timer recording, the unit
will automatically stop, eject the videotape, and turn
itself off. To continue recording, insert a recordable tape.
• If there is no tape or a tape with a record tab is not in
the cassette compartment, the VCR indicator on the
front panel flashes and the timer recording cannot be
performed. Please insert a recordable tape.
• When all timer recordings are complete, the
icon
flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc, press
[T-SET], and then press [PLAY B] or [OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT A].
• The timer recording cannot be performed in DVD and
VCR at the same time. If you set two programmings with
the same channel and time both in DVD and VCR, the
programming that has priority will be recorded.
Priority of overlapped settings
The unit records programmes according to prior ity if the timer programmes overlap.
If the starting time is same:
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has
priority.
If the recording time is partially overlapped:
• The timer programming with the earlier start
time (PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 1 will start after
PROG. 2 recording is completed.
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
Actual
Actual
PROG. 2
PROG. 1
recording
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
recording
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
PROG. 2 recording will start after PROG. 1 recording
is completed.
If the recording time entirely overlaps:
• The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not
recorded.
If programming has been made at the end of
the programming (PROG. 1) currently being
recorded:
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 2) has
priority. PROG. 3 will not be recorded.
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
Actual
recording
PROG. 2
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
PROG. 3
Actual
recording
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
PROG. 2 recording will start after PROG. 1 recording
is completed.
Note for DVD recording
• If the recording time of two programmes overlap, or the End time of a programme and the Start time of
another is same, the first 30 seconds (at the most) of the subsequent programme are cut off.
If the End time of the programme currently being
PROG. 1
recorded and the Start time of the subsequent pro-
gramme are same:
PROG. 2
• If PROG. 1 is a DVD recorded programme, the
Actual
recording
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
beginning of PROG. 2 may be cut off.
* If the cut off time exceeds 1 minute, the error number
“E40” will appear in the Timer Programming list.
The first 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.*
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Satellite Link
You can set the unit to start
recording whenever it detects
the video signal from the external
tuner.
Preparing for the Satellite Link
Timer Recording:
3
9
Select “Satellite Link” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Press [ENTER] again.
In a second, the unit will be
turned off automatically as
it goes into the Satellite Link
standby mode.
• Until the time you set in “Start”,
the clock will appear on the
front panel.
Setting menu will appear.
VCR DVD
Satellite Link
Preparation on the tuner
• The external tuner should be
equipped with some kind of
timer function. Using timer
function of the tuner, set it to
be turned on when it comes
to the time you want to start
recording, and off when it
comes to the time you want to
finish recording. (Refer to the
tuner’s manual on how to set
the timer.)
DVD
VCR
Start
Mode
SP
17:30 DVD
• “Sat” will appear on the front
panel display at the start time.
To Standby Mode
4
To cancel the Satellite Link
function while in the Satellite
Link standby mode:
Press [T-SET] to turn on the unit.
To cancel the Satellite Link
function while the Satellite Link
Recording is in progress:
Press [STOP C] on the front panel
of the unit.
Select the time, media and
recording mode using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
• Make sure to turn the power off
when you finish setting.
5
Preparation on this unit
• Make sure to select the desired
Recording mode beforehand.
Set the desired start time
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[Cursor B].
• The hour can be selected
among 0-23.
External tuner
(commercially available)
• Repeat procedures in step 5 to
set the desired minutes.
• If you wish to go back to the
left, press [Cursor {].
Scart cable (commercially available)
DVD/VR
DVD
ANTENNA
IN
AV2 (DECDER)
DIGITAL
AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
6
Y
P
/CB
B
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
AV1 (TV)
P
/CR
R
SETUP
EJECT
R
DUBBING
Select the recording media
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[Cursor B].
OUT
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
9
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
1
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
7
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
ENTER
RETURN
Select the recording mode
using [Cursor K / L].
See page 24 for details.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
Select “Recording” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
8
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Press [ENTER].
DVD
Recording
REV
FWD
“To Standby Mode” is highlighted.
Auto Chapter
10 minutes
PLAY
VCR DVD
Satellite Link
Recording Audio Select (XP)
Auto Finalise
Dolby Digital
OFF
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
Satellite Link
Bilingual Recording Audio
External Input Audio
Dubbing Mode
Main
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
DVD
VCR
Start
Mode
SP
Stereo
17:30 DVD
VCR DVD
To Standby Mode
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
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Satellite Link (cont’d)
Note
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear at step 3. Follow to step 4 in “Clock
Setting” on page 22.
• You cannot set the End time for the Satellite Link Timer Recording on this unit.
• Recording picture will be distorted if the copy protection signal is being detected during Satellite Link
Timer Recording.
• When a regular Timer Recording and the Satellite Link Timer Recording are overlapped, those
recordings are recorded as illustrated below.
Example 2
Example 1
Example 3
Timer
Recording
Timer
Recording
Timer
Recording
Satellite Link
Satellite Link
Satellite Link
Actual
Recording
Actual
Recording
Actual
Recording
Settings for external equipment
Recording from external equipment
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
1
3
2
4
3
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Select the external input mode
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
to which the external equip-
ment is connected. (AV1, AV2,
AV3 or AV4)
To use the Scart terminal or
input jacks on the rear of this
unit;
To select the “AV1”, or “AV2”,
press [0], [0], [1] or [0], [0], [2]
accordingly or use [PROG.
Before recording from external
equipment, see page 15 for
connection instructions.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
1
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Press [ OPERATE] to turn on
the unit.
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Turn on the TV and be sure to
select the input to which the unit
is connected.
REV
FWD
PLAY
/
].
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
To use the input jacks on the
front of this unit;
STOP
2
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
To select “AV3”, press [0], [0], [3]
When you want to record to a
tape:
or use [PROG.
/
].
To select “AV4”, use [PROG.
/
].
VCR
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
N
T
N
D
4
Insert the tape with a record
tab into the cassette compart-
ment.
Select a recording mode using
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
[REC MODE]. (See page 24.)
5
When you want to record to
the disc:
Press [REC/OTR] (VCR or DVD)
on the unit to start recording.
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
AD
6
Note
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to
open the disc tray, then place
the disc to record on.
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A]
again to close the disc tray.
Press the PLAY button on the
• During recording, if a signal
other than PAL is detected
(such as NTSC), recording is
paused.
external recording component.
7
For tape:
• If you want to monitor the
programme that you are
recording, make sure the
device such as Satellite
Box is turned off when it is
connected to AV2.
Press [STOP C/EJECT A] on the
unit to stop recording.
For disc:
Press [STOP C] on the unit to
stop recording.
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DV dubbing
Guide to DV and On-Screen Display
This function helps you to easy dubbing if you have the Digital Video camcorder that has DV output jack.
You can control basic operations of the DV from the remote control of this unit such as playback, fast forward
or reverse and stop all operations if the DV camcorder is in Playback mode. Use the DV cable that has 4-pin
input jack and is compliance with the IEEE 1394 standards. When you connect to DV input jack on the front
of this unit, select “AV4” position by using [PROG.
information for the operating your DV camcorder.
/
] and press [DISPLAY] to show the DV dubbing
When the DV camcorder
is in Playback mode...
When the DV camcorder
is not in Playback mode...
1
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-RW
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-RW
Video mode
Video mode
The menu changes according
to what mode of DV Camcorder.
Switch the mode on the
Control
DVD
DV
DV
2
5
DV Audio
Start Rec
Stereo1
AB-1234
0:00:00
AB-1234
0:22:54
DV Camcorder to Playback mode
for the dubbing information.
SP
1:35
SP
1:35
3
4
7
6
5 Channel position
The following instructions are
described with the operations using
the remote control of this unit.
• When you select “AV4” by
using [PROG.
appear.
/
], “DV” will
1 DV icon
2 Indicator of active device
• When the “Control” is
6 Product name of your DV
camcorder
• If the unit cannot recognise
the input signal from the DV
camcorder or the unknown
product, “No Device” will
appear instead.
highlighted, press [ENTER]
to display the item selection.
Select the device you wish to
operate using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER] to activate.
• Select “DVD” to control this unit.
• Select “DVC” to control your DV
camcorder.
3 Recording audio mode
• Other than the DV camcorder
is in stop mode, the “DV Audio”
can be selected. Press [ENTER]
to display the item selection
and then using [Cursor K / L]
to select the audio you wish to
output. Press [ENTER] again to
activate.
• Select “Stereo1” to dub the
stereo sound.
• Select “Stereo2” to dub the
sound with postrecording
sound.
• Select “Mix” to dub the Stereo1
and Stereo2.
• If the unit receives the input
signal from the DV camcorder
but the unknown product,
“****” will appear instead.
7 Status of the current operation
and the time counter
• Depending on the DVC's
mechanism, the unit's counter
and icons may not be displayed
the same as DVC shows.
Each icon means:
DVC is fast forwarding.
DVC is in stop mode.
DVC is in playback.
DVC is in pause mode.
(in stop mode)
DVC is fast reversing.
(in stop mode)
DVC is in reverse playback.
DVC is fast reversing.
DVC is fast forwarding.
(standard speed)
(standard speed)
DVC is fast reversing.
DVC is fast forwarding.
(faster than above)
(faster than above)
DVC is fast reversing.
DVC is fast forwarding.
4 Indicator of dubbing function
• When the unit is ready for
dubbing, “Start Rec” will
appear.
• When the unit is in dubbing,
“Pause Rec” will appear.
(faster than above)
(faster than above)
DVC is in slow reverse
playback.
DVC is slow forwarding.
(standard speed)
DVC is slow forwarding.
DVC is in recording.
(faster than above)
DVC is in recording
pause mode.
DVC is slow forwarding.
(faster than above)
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DV dubbing (cont’d)
Note
• You cannot dub from DVC to both DVD and VCR
format at the same time.
• You cannot change the output mode during DVC
to VCR dubbing. If you want to switch to the DVD
mode, stop the VCR first.
• During DVC to VCR dubbing, you cannot change
channels while paused.
• When the output is in DVD mode while playing
back a DVD using AV4 (DV-IN), you cannot switch
to the VCR mode.
• If you are using anything other than AV4 (DV-
IN) to playback DVD, you can switch to the VCR
mode, but cannot select AV4 (DV-IN) channel.
(You can select AV4 (DV-IN) after switching to the
DVD mode during VCR playback.)
• You cannot dub from DVC during timer standby
mode.
• During timer standby of either component,
you cannot select AV4 (DV-IN) even on the
component which is not in timer standby.
• The unit does not send out the output signal to DV
camcorder.
• For the proper operation, connect DV camcorder
to the unit directly. Do not connect this unit and
the DV camcorder via any other unit.
• Do not connect more than one DV camcorder.
• The unit can only accept DV camcorder. Other
DV equipment such as Set-top Box, or D-VHS VCR
cannot be recognised.
• Date / time and cassette memory data will not be
recorded.
• Pictures with a copy-guard signal cannot be
recorded.
• A DV terminal is a terminal that can use the
transmission mode conforming to the IEEE 1394
standards called “Fire Wire”. It serves as the
interface that connects the PC and peripheral
equipment such as “i.Link” (registered trademark
of SONY). It enables digital dubbing between DV
devices with little degradation.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
4
2
Before recording from DV
camcorder, see page 14 for
connection instructions.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Press [ENTER] to display the
4
6
7
item selection. Select “DVC”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
Insert a recordable DVD-RW/-
R disc and make sure your DV
camcorder is in Playback mode.
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
1
3
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
5
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
VCR
D
V
D
Press [PLAY B] to find the
point where you wish to begin
the dubbing.
0
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
REV
FWD
V
D
I
N
527D
PLAY
1
VCR
DVD
Then, press [STOP C] at the
point you wish to start dub-
bing.
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
5
7
STOP
Select “DV” using [PROG.
/
].
DV
AB-1234
0:00:00
6
Note
Select “Start Rec” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
The dubbing will start.
• To avoid unrecorded part, the
tape will rewind to the point
a few seconds preceding the
2
To pause dubbing:
paused point if you select “Start
Rec” whenever the DVC is in
pause mode.
Select a recording mode using
Select “Pause Rec” using [Cursor
[REC MODE]. (See page 24.)
K / L], then press [ENTER].
• DVC will pause the playback and
• If no video signal is detected
from the DV camcorder during
DVC to DVD dubbing, the
recording will be paused and
“I” will flash on the screen.
The recording will resume
when the unit detects a video
signal again.
• When the DV camcorder is in
Camera mode, refer to “Guide
to DV and On-Screen Display”
on page 36.
3
the unit will pause the dubbing.
Press [DISPLAY].
DV dubbing menu will appear.
7
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-RW
Select “Control” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Select “DVD” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Press [STOP C] to stop dubbing.
Video mode
Control
DVD
DV
DV Audio
Start Rec
Stereo1
AB-1234
0:00:00
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Dubbing Mode
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
2
SETUP
DUBBING
Select “Recording” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
You can copy a DVD disc to a
videotape or copy a videotape to
a DVD disc. This function will be
available only if the DVD disc or
the tape is not copy protected.
Before starting this function,
prepare for the recording on the
DVD-RW/-R disc or the videotape.
See pages 24-25, 87.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Recording menu will appear.
ENTER
RETURN
DVD
Recording
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
1
2
3
Auto Chapter
10 minutes
Dolby Digital
OFF
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
Recording Audio Select (XP)
Auto Finalise
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
Satellite Link
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
Bilingual Recording Audio
External Input Audio
Dubbing Mode
Main
0
Stereo
REV
FWD
VCR DVD
PLAY
Note for recording to a tape:
• The tape's record tab is intact.
• The videotape is long enough
to record the DVD disc.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
3
Select “Dubbing Mode” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Note for recording to a disc:
• The DVD disc is satisfied with
the recording status.
Option window will appear.
See pages 24-25.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Dubbing Mode
VCR DVD
VCR DVD
DVD VCR
Insert a disc and a tape with a
record tab.
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Note for VCR to DVD duplication:
• After starting VCR to DVD duplication, the picture may be distorted because of the auto tracking
function. This is not a malfunction. Be advised to play back the tape until the picture is stabilized, then
set the starting point which you wish to start recording, and start VCR to DVD duplication.
• This unit will automatically stop the duplication if playback with no image detected for more than 3
minutes during VCR to DVD duplication.
• If the playback sound mode of VCR is set to “STEREO”, “LEFT” or “RIGHT”, the sound mode upon dubbing
is automatically switched to “STEREO”. If the playback sound mode is set to “MONO”, the sound mode
upon dubbing is also “MONO”.
• If you set “External Input Audio” to “Stereo”, the sound is recorded in “Stereo” (both Video mode and VR
mode).
• While in video mode, if you set “External Input Audio” to “Bilingual”, the audio set in “Bilingual
Recording Audio” mode is recorded. While in VR mode, if you set “External Input Audio” to “Bilingual”,
bilingual audio is recorded.
• The main and sub audio will be simultaneously recorded (VR mode). You can select audio modes during
playback.
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Dubbing Mode (cont’d)
VCR to DVD
DVD to VCR
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
5
4
4
7
8
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Select “VCR DVD” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Select “DVD VCR” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
6
4
ENTER
RETURN
Dubbing Mode
VCR DVD
Dubbing Mode
VCR DVD
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
VCR DVD
DVD VCR
VCR DVD
DVD VCR
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
5
5
Press [SETUP] to exit.
Press [SETUP] to exit.
5
VCR
DVD
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
STOP
Press
first.
C
N
N
V
I
T
D
AD
Press [PLAY B](VCR) on the
unit, and then press [PAUSE F]
at the point you wish to start
recording.
Press [PLAY B](DVD) on the
unit, and then press [PAUSE F]
at the point you wish to start
recording.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
6
6
VCR
D
VD
VCR
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
C
D
N
T
N
A52
7
D
A527D
Make sure to select a recording
mode using [REC MODE]. (See
page 24.)
Make sure to select a recording
mode using [REC MODE]. (See
page 87.)
7
7
Press [DUBBING].
Press [DUBBING].
VCR to DVD duplication will start.
DVD to VCR duplication will start.
8
8
Note
Press [STOP C] to stop the
Press [STOP C] to stop the
• When you turn off the unit
after setting the Dubbing
recording.
recording.
Mode to
the setting will be set to
automatically.
,
• Dubbing Mode is available
only if the tape or disc is not
copy protected.
• You cannot change the output
mode during VCR to DVD or
DVD to VCR duplication.
• If you want to watch the
duplicated material, after the
VCR to DVD duplication, press
[DVD] first then press [PLAY B].
• If you want to watch the
duplicated material, after the
DVD to VCR duplication, press
[VCR] first then press [PLAY B].
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Setting a disc to protect
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
3
To prevent accidental over-
recording, editing or erasing of
recordings, you can protect them
using the Setup menu.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Select “Disc Protect OFF ➔ ON”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
1
5
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
2
3
4
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
Disc Protect OFF ON
Insert a recordable disc.
Yes
No
Note
1
• The Disc Protect setting is
available only when a disc
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
4
recorded in VR mode is inserted.
• You can select only “Disc
Protect ON ➔ OFF” when a
protected disc is inserted.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
The disc is protected.
2
Select “Disc” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Disc
5
To cancel the disc protect:
Format
Press [SETUP] to exit.
Finalise
• Select “Disc Protect ON ➔ OFF”
at step 3, then select “Yes”.
• If you insert a disc protected
with this unit, “Disc Protect
ON ➔ OFF” will appear instead
of “OFF ➔ ON”.
Disc Protect OFF ON
Disc Protect ON OFF
Yes
No
Finalising discs
3
You will need to finalise discs to
play them back in other players.
Finalising may take from several
minutes up to an hour. (A disc
recorded in Video mode can take
up to 15 minutes. A disc recorded
in VR mode can take up to 60
minutes.)
A shorter recording period on
the disc will require a longer time
period for finalisation. Do not
unplug the mains cable during
finalisation.
Select “Finalise” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
Finalise
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
Yes
No
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Finalising will start.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
Finalising
90%
PLAY
Insert a recordable disc before
finalising.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
1
5
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Finalising is completed.
2
Finalising
100%
Select “Disc” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Disc
Format
Finalise
Disc Protect OFF ON
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Finalising discs (cont’d)
To cancel finalising... (DVD-RW only)
Press [STOP C] during the finalising is in progress. Select “Yes” using
[Cursor { / B] then press [ENTER]. Finalising is cancelled and the unit
switches to stop mode.
Do you want to cancel ?
Yes No
If appears when [STOP C] is pressed, you cannot cancel finalising
because the finalising has already reached at a critical point in its process.
If “No” is selected and [ENTER] or [RETURN ] is pressed, finalising is
continued.
Finalising
5%
You cannot cancel finalising a DVD-R disc once it has started.
Note
• Finalising a disc in Video mode automatically creates a Title menu.
• You can use the unit to record or edit a disc recorded in VR mode even after it is finalised. After you
finalise a disc recorded in Video mode, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc.
• To release the finalisation of the DVD-RW disc, select “Undo Finalise” at step 3.
Disc
• If you insert a DVD-RW disc finalised with this unit, “Undo Finalise” will
Format
Undo Finalise
appear instead of “Finalise”.
• DO NOT power off during finalising. This may result in a malfunction.
Disc Protect OFF ON
Auto finalise
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
3
1
5
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
You can finalise discs
Select “Auto Finalise” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
automatically when the disc
space runs out if you set this in
the Setup menu.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
DVD
Auto Finalise - Disc Full
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
1
2
3
ON
PROG.
1
GHI
JKL
MNO
OFF
6
4
5
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
2
REV
FWD
Select “Recording” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
DVD
Recording
4
Auto Chapter
10 minutes
Select “ON” using [Cursor
Recording Audio Select (XP)
Auto Finalise
Dolby Digital
OFF
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Satellite Link
Bilingual Recording Audio
External Input Audio
Dubbing Mode
Main
5
Stereo
VCR DVD
Press [SETUP] to exit.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Note
• Auto finalise function is not
available for discs formatted
in VR mode.
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Information on playing back DVDs
Read the following information before you play
back a DVD.
Disc
Logo
Playable discs
DVD-Video
You can play back all the discs listed on the right.
Before attempting to play back a DVD, make sure
it meets the requirements for Region Codes and
Colour Systems as described in this section. Discs
that bear any of the logos shown below will be
played back correctly in this unit. Other disc types
are not guaranteed to be played back.
DVD-RW
(VIDEO / VR mode,
DivX® files)
DVD-R
(VIDEO mode,
DivX® files)
Colour systems
DVDs are recorded using different colour systems
throughout the world. The most common colour
system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU
countries, is PAL. This unit uses the PAL system.
However, it is also possible to play back DVDs
using other colour systems, such as NTSC.
Region codes
DVD+RW*
DVD+R*
DVD-RAM
(Only the disc with
This unit has been designed to play back DVDs
for Region Four (4). It is only possible to play back
DVDs in this unit that are labelled for Region 4 or
for ALL regions. You cannot play back DVDs that
are labelled for other regions. Look for DVDs that
bear either of the symbols shown below. If these
region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you
cannot play back the DVD in this unit.
removable cartridge
can be used.)
CD-DA (AUDIO CD)
VCD (VIDEO CD) /
SVCD
DIGITALVIDEO
ALL
4
CD-RW
(CD-DA FORMAT,
MP3, JPEG,
DivX® files)
The number inside the globe refers to region of the
world.
A DVD labelled for a specific region can only be
played back in the unit with the same region code.
CD-R
(CD-DA FORMAT,
MP3, JPEG,
DivX® files)
Playing back on DivX® file
The unit performs Official DivX® Certified product;
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 )
with standard playback of DivX® media files.
Discs containing the DivX® files with the DivX®
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) playback
feature, which is DivX® supplemental function,
cannot be played back on this unit.
Kodak Picture CD
* There may be a disc which cannot be used or
played back.
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Disc Playback
Basic playback
Hint for DVD playback
Start Rec.
Title 1
Stop/Start
Stop Rec.
The contents of a DVD are
generally divided into titles.
Titles are sometimes further
subdivided into chapters.
Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R
disc
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
You can switch between the
2
4
8
6
7
1
5
“Original” and “Playlist” in the VR
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
D
V
D
mode using [MENU LIST].
<e.g. DVD-RW VR mode Playlist>
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
C
V
T
A527D
Playlist
ENTER
RETURN
1
.@/:
ABC
DEF
Press [ OPERATE] to turn on
the unit.
1
2
5
3
6
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Turn on the TV and be sure to
select the input to which the unit
is connected.
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4
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
PLAY
2
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to
STOP
6
open the disc tray.
8
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Select the desired title using
[Cursor K / L / { / B], then
press [ENTER].
3
Place the disc on the disc tray
with its label facing up. Be sure
to align the disc with the disc
tray guide.
Pop-up window will appear.
Playlist
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Note
• For DVD-RW (Video mode)
Disc
tray
guide
and DVD-R (Video mode) discs
that are already finalised,
a title list will be displayed
instead of thumbnails.
• If you insert a DVD-RW
recorded in VR mode and it
has a Playlist, the Playlist is
displayed.
7
Select “Play” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Playback will start.
4
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to
close the disc tray.
8
• You can resume playback
from where you stopped
playing back the disc (Resume
playback). See page 49 for
details.
• You can also start playback by
pressing [PLAY B] instead of
[ENTER] at step 6.
• Some discs may start playback
automatically.
5
Press [STOP C] to stop play-
back.
Press [TOP MENU] to display
the Title menu.
To eject the disc, press
[OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to open
the disc tray, then remove the disc.
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A] to
close the disc tray before turning
off the unit.
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Basic playback (cont’d)
Playing back a DVD-Video / CD / Video CD
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If you are playing back a DVD-
Video or a Video CD, a menu may
appear.
1
2
3
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STOP
Press
first.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
C
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See pages 47-48 for details.
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
1
REV
FWD
2
3
3
back.
Follow the steps 1 to 4 in
“Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-
R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc” on
page 43.
PLAY
Press [STOP C] to stop play-
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
2
Press [PLAY B] to start playback.
Playback will start.
Playing back an MP3 / JPEG
Hints for MP3 / JPEG files:
• Folders are known as Groups,
files are known as Tracks.
• Folders are shown with the
icon.
It is recommended that files to
be played back in this unit are
recorded under the following
specifications:
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[MP3]
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3
• MP3 files are shown with the
• Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz or
48kHz
• Constant Bit Rate: 112kbps to
320kbps
[JPEG] Size of picture
• Upper limit: 6300 x 5100dots
• Lower limit: 32 x 32dots
• Capacity limit: less than 12MB
Follow the steps 1 to 4 in
“Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-
R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc” on
page 43.
icon.
Playback will start from the
selected track and continue
with each one after.
The File List will appear.
• If you are in stop mode, press [TOP
MENU] to display the File List.
• JPEG files are shown with the
icon.
• The unit can recognise up to
255 groups (or folders) and up
to 999 tracks.
• The name of each folder and file
can be displayed using up to 29
characters.
Unrecognisable characters are
replaced with asterisks.
File List
disc name
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
folder name 1
folder name 2
folder name 3
folder name 4
3
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
1
1
2
3
4
file name 1
file name 2
file name 1
file name 2
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
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ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
1/2
6
4
5
• Unplayable groups and tracks
may be displayed depending on
the recording conditions.
• For MP3 file recorded in Variable
Bit Rate (VBR), the unit may not
display the actual elapsed time.
• If there are no files in the folder,
“No Files” is displayed.
• High resolution or large-size
JPEG files take a few moments
to be displayed.
• It is not possible to play back
progressive JPEGs (JPEG files
saved in progressive format) on
this unit.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
To exit the File List , press
[TOP MENU] again or press
[STOP C].
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
2
REC/OTR
STOP
Press [Cursor K / L] to select
the desired folder (group) or
file (track), then press [ENTER].
Note
• MP3 files cannot be recorded
as digital sound using an MD
or DAT deck.
• Files with extensions other
than “.mp3 (MP3)” or “.jpg /
.jpeg (JPEG)” will not be listed
in the File List.
• Some folders or tracks
listed in the File List may
be unplayable due to their
recording status.
• The File List displays only up
to 8 folder and file names.
If a file is selected:
Playback will start.
If a folder is selected:
The files in the folder will appear.
Press [Cursor K / L] to select the
track or folder you want, then
press [ENTER].
• Press [PLAY B], [ENTER] or
[Cursor B] to move to any
lower folders.
• Press [Cursor s] or
[RETURN ] to move back to
the folder above.
• It is not possible to play back
JPEG files of 12MB or more.
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Disc Playback
Basic playback (cont’d)
Kodak Picture CD
• To exit the Picture CD
thumbnail List, press
[TOP MENU] again or press
[STOP C].
2 Press [Cursor K / L / { / B]
to select a desired track to be
played back, then press
[PLAY B] or [ENTER].
An image will be played back
from the selected track and go
to the next one in turn.
The Picture CD is a service to
convert photographs taken by
a conventional film camera into
digital data and write the data
on a CD. You can enjoy picture
images on the TV set by playing
back the Picture CDs.
Arrow icons mean the title list
includes a next or previous
page. Press [Cursor { / B] in
the direction of the icon you
wish to follow. You can also
quick review the six thumbnails
at once between the first and
last pages by pressing
3 Press [STOP C] to stop
playback.
For details of Kodak Picture CD,
contact a shop that provides
developing service of Kodak Inc.
VCR
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
[SKIP H / G].
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1 Press [TOP MENU].
Picture CD
Notes on JPEG and Kodak Picture CD:
After track is displayed for 5 seconds or 10 seconds (set in the “Slide
Show”) the display moves to the next track.
1
4
2
5
3
6
During JPEG or Kodak Picture CD playback, press [Cursor B]
or [Cursor {] to rotate a picture 90 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise respectively.
(Not available when the display menu appears.)
Playing back a DivX®
OPEN/CLOSE
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EJECT
DUBBING
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2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
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9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
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ZOOM
TIMER PROG.
VCR
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Press [Cursor K / L] to select
the desired folder (group) or
file (track), then press [ENTER].
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DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
1
1
Follow the steps 1 to 4 in
If a file is selected:
Playback will start.
If a folder is selected:
The files in the folder will appear.
Press [Cursor K / L] to select the
track or folder you want, then
press [ENTER].
• Press [PLAY B], [ENTER] or
[Cursor B] to move to any
lower folders.
RETURN
2
“Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-
R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc” on
page 43.
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
The File List will appear.
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
File List
disc name
REV
FWD
PLAY
folder name 1
folder name 2
folder name 3
folder name 4
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
file name 1
file name 2
file name 3
file name 4
file name 5
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
• Press [Cursor {] or
[RETURN ] to move back to
the folder above.
1/2
To exit the File List, press
[TOP MENU] again or press
[STOP C].
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Disc Playback
Basic playback (cont’d)
It is recommended that files to be played back in
Use [Cursor { / B] to select “YES” if you want
to play back the file, or to select “NO” if you do
not wish to play it back. Then, press [ENTER] to
confirm the selection.
this unit are recorded under the following speci-
fications:
[DivX®]
• Official DivX® Certified product
• Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 )
with standard playback of DivX® media files
• Maximum size of image : 720 x 480 @30fps
720 x 576 @25fps
DivX® VOD RENTAL
This rental has O views left.
Do you want to use one
of your O views now?
• Sampling frequency of audio: 8kHz-48kHz
• Audio type : MPEG1 audio layer 3 (MP3),
MPEG1 audio layer 2,
YES NO
Dolby Digital
• You cannot play back the DivX® VOD files, of
which rental period has been expired. In such
case, press [TOP MENU] and select other files
that can be played back.
Hint for the purchased or rental Official DivX®
Certified product
• When you purchased or rental a DivX® file
through the DivX® Video-On-Demand (VOD)
services, a registration code is required every time
you get the new file from the DivX® VOD services.
Refer to “DivX® VOD” on page 59.
RENTAL EXPIRED
This rental is expired.
• Some DivX® VOD files are restricted with the
limited playable times (you cannot play them
back beyond the limit). If your DivX® VOD file has
such limit, the playback confirmation screen will
appear.
Please push ‘TOP MENU’.
• The name of group and track can be displayed up
to 29 characters. Unrecognisable characters will
be replaced with asterisks.
• You can play back the disc recorded in multi-
session.
• Playback will be paused if the File List is displayed
during the playback.
• It may take a while for audio and images to be
output after you inserted a disc and pressed
[PLAY B].
• When playing back the files recorded in high bit
rates, the images can be interrupted in some
occasions.
• Although DivX® logo has been obtained for this
unit, it may not be able to play back some data,
depending on the characteristics, bit rates, or
audio format settings, etc.
• Use the software recognised by the DivX, Inc.
when you make DivX® files.
• A DivX® file whose file size exceeds 2GB cannot
be played back.
Hint
• DivX® is a codec (compression/decompression)
that can compress images to a very small amount
of data. The software can compress video data
from almost any sources to the size that can be
sent on the Internet without compromising visual
quality of the images.
• A file with an extension of “.avi” and “.divx”
is called an DivX® file. All files with the “.avi”
extension are recognised as MPEG4.
• Files whose extension other than “.avi” and “.divx”
will not be listed on the DivX® menu. However,
unplayable groups or tracks may be displayed,
depending on the recording conditions.
• Even if the file has an extension of either “.avi”
and “.divx”, this unit cannot play it back if it is
recorded in the format other than DivX®.
• Folders are known as Groups; files are known as tracks.
• A symbol of is shown on the top of the file name.
• A maximum of 255 folders or 999 files may be
recognised in one disc.
• When using tools or utilities to make up DivX®
files, read their instruction manual beforehand.
• Never use the MPEG4 tools when you make
DivX® files. Otherwise, noise or disturbance of the
picture and sound may be generated.
• If a large-sized DivX® file is selected, it may take
a while to start the playback (over 20 seconds
sometimes).
• Up to 8 hierarchies can be recognised in one
folder. Files in the 9th or deeper hierarchies
cannot be played back.
• If the track extends beyond the scope of screen, a
down arrow “L” appears, indicating that the user
can view another part on the previous page. The
current page number and the number of total pages
are shown on the right of the down arrow “L”.
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Basic playback (cont’d)
• Press [MENU LIST] to call up the Playback Media
Hint
Selection screen in stop mode.
• If DivX® files written on CD discs cannot be played
back, rewrite them on a DVD disc and try to play
back.
• If you select “Audio & Picture”, instead of “Video”
on the Playback Media Selection screen, this unit
can play back MP3 / JPEG files.
• You cannot play back the DivX® VOD files
obtained with different registration codes on this
unit. Press [TOP MENU] and select other files that
can be played back.
• For more information for DivX®, please visit
http://www.divx.com.
• If you insert a CD-RW/-R with DivX® files that are
mixed with MP3 and JPEG files, the Playback
Media Selection screen will be displayed. Please
select “Video” and proceed to next step.
AUTHORIZATION ERROR
Please select the media
to play back.
This player is not authorized to
play this video.
Video
Audio & Picture
Please push ‘TOP MENU’.
Playing back discs using the Disc menu
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
Repeat this step until all the
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
1
2
3
features you want are set up or
to start playing back the disc
from the menu. The following
operations are available.
A DVD contains a disc menu,
which lists the contents and
enables you to customize
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
playback. The menu may offer
choices for subtitle languages,
special features, and chapter
selection. Usually this information
appears automatically when you
start playback, but sometimes
you need to press [MENU LIST]
to display the menu.
ENTER
RETURN
[MENU LIST] button:
2
.@/:
ABC
DEF
Displays the DVD menu, which
will vary among discs, and may
be same with the Title menu.
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
2
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
[Cursor K / L / { / B] buttons:
Move the cursor from item to
item on the screen.
[ENTER] button:
Selects the currently highlighted
menu option.
0
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
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5
8
0
3
6
9
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
REC/OTR
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
A
D
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
1
Press [MENU LIST].
[the Number buttons]:
Selects a numbered menu option
(available on certain discs).
If the feature is not available,
may appear on the TV screen.
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3
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K / L / { / B], then press
[ENTER].
Press [MENU LIST] to exit the
disc menu.
Note
• Menus vary among discs.
Refer to the information
accompanying the disc for
details.
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Basic playback (cont’d)
Playing back a disc using the Title menu
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
The disc will start playing
back at the title you selected.
The following operations are
available.
[TOP MENU] button:
Displays the DVD “Title Menu”
which will vary between discs.
[Cursor K / L / { / B] buttons:
Move the cursor from item to
item on the screen.
[ENTER] button:
Selects the currently highlighted
menu option.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Some DVDs have a Title menu,
which lists the titles available on
the DVD. You can start playing
back such discs at a specific title.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
1
2
3
ENTER
RETURN
2
VCR
D
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DEF
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
1
2
3
STOP
Press
first.
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
C
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6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
1
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Press [TOP MENU].
The Title menu will appear.
If the feature is not available,
may appear on the TV screen.
Note
• [TOP MENU] will not be
available for some DVDs.
• Menus vary among discs.
Refer to the information
accompanying the disc for
details.
[the Number buttons]:
2
Selects a numbered menu option
(available on certain discs).
Select a desired item using
[Cursor K / L / { / B], then
press [ENTER].
3
Press [TOP MENU] to exit.
PBC function for Video CDs
This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and
ver.2.0 of the Video CD standard
playback control (PBC) function.
This enables you to play back
interactive software using menu
screens. Refer to the information
accompanying the Video CD.
Ver.1.1 (without PBC function):
You can still enjoy playback of
pictures and music from the CD.
Ver.2.0 (with PBC function):
“PBC ON” will appear on the
screen and display when playing
back a Video CD with the PBC
function.
Note
• When playing back Video CDs with the PBC function, “Pbc” is
displayed instead of the playing back time and current track
indications on the front panel display.
• Some operations cannot be performed unless the function is
cancelled either automatically or intentionally by you.
• Operations that are not available when the PBC function is set to
“ON” are indicated by the following symbol in this manual:
(PBC OFF)
Playing back a Video CD using the Title menu
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
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ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
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3
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DVD
CM SKIP
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
Press [RETURN ] to go back
to the Title menu.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
C
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ENTER
RETURN
1
3
.@/:
ABC
DEF
When playing back a Video CD
with the PBC function, the Title
menu will appear automati-
cally.
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
2
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Note
2
Press [the Number buttons] to
select the desired title.
Playback will start at the selected
title.
• While the On-Screen Display
appears, you cannot perform
steps 2 and 3.
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PBC function for Video CDs (cont’d)
Cancelling and Recalling the PBC function
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
(PBC OFF)
3
VCR
D
V
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1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
T-SET TIMER PROG.
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
5
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
Select “PBC (Video CD only)”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
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V
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VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
Insert a Video CD.
TOP MENU
RETURN
MENU LIST
ENTER
1
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
1
2
3
Select “OFF” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
2
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
Select “CD Playback Mode”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
5
0
Press [SETUP] to exit.
To recall the PBC function, select
“ON” in step 4 above.
CD Playback Mode
Note
Random Play
Program Play
• The default setting of “PBC
(Video CD only)” is “ON”.
PBC (Video CD only)
Slide Show
ON
5 sec.
Special playback
Resume playback
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
2
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Press [PLAY B].
2
REV
FWD
In a few seconds, playback will
resume from the point at which
you stopped it before. Even if you
turn off the unit, you can resume
playback at the same point after
turning back on the unit.
To cancel the resume playback
and start playing back the disc
from the beginning:
PLAY
(PBC OFF)
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
You can resume playback from
the point where you stopped it
before.
1
2
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
VCR
D
V
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1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
Note
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• For Video CDs, if you turn PBC
on using the Setup menu, the
resume function is cancelled.
• For MP3 and JPEG files,
Press [STOP C] while playback is
stopped.
1
During playback, press
[STOP C].
The resume message will appear.
playback will resume from
the beginning of the track at
which playback was stopped.
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Special playback (cont’d)
Fast forward / Fast reverse
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
• For Audio CDs and MP3 files,
approximate speed is fixed at
x8 with sound.
PROG.
SKIP
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
• For Video CDs, approximate
forward speeds are x2, x8 and
x16, and approximate reverse
speeds are x2, x8 and x16.
• For DivX® files, approximate
forward speeds are x2, x20 and
x40, and approximate reverse
speeds are x5, x20 and x40.
• To return to playback at normal
speed, press [PLAY B].
• Picture quality of DivX® files in
fast reverse is lower than that
in fast forward.
• For some DivX® files, Fast
forward/Fast reverse may not
function.
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REV
FWD
VCR
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PLAY
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
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REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
1
During playback, press
[FWD D / q] or [REV E / r].
Each time you press
Note
[FWD D / q]or [REV E / r],
the approximate speed will
change as follows.
• Forward/reverse speeds
are indicated with icons as
follows.
Fast forward or fast reverse
playback across titles (for DVDs)
or tracks (for MP3) is not possible.
Forward (Approx. Speed):
x2:
x20:
x40:
Reverse (Approx. Speed):
Normal
x5:
x20:
x40:
speed
x40
x20
x5
x2
x20
x40
playback
Skipping TV commercials during playback
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
e.g. Press [CM SKIP] once.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
To enjoy recorded programmes
without any interruptions, press
[CM SKIP].
1
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
C
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
.@/:
ABC
DEF
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
1
2
3
PROG.
C
V
T
A527D
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
CM Skip 30 sec.
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
1
0
During playback, press
[CM SKIP].
REV
FWD
(forwarding 30 seconds.)
PLAY
Normal playback will start 30-
second advanced point from the
point at which you press
[CM SKIP].
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Each time you press [CM SKIP],
the start point will move another
30 seconds forward and playback
resume automatically.
You can press [CM SKIP] up to 6
times (180 seconds).
B
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
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Playback will restart automatically.
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Special playback (cont’d)
Pause
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
SKIP
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
VCR
D
V
D
0
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
REV
FWD
2
1
C
V
T
A527D
PLAY
F
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
1
STOP
During playback, press
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
[PAUSE F]].
Playback will pause with the
sound muted.
2
Press [PLAY B] to resume play-
back.
Rapid Play
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
B
B
B
2
: Press [RAPID PLAY] once
during playback.
Plays back approximately
at 0.8 times of normal play-
back.
: Press [RAPID PLAY] twice
during playback.
Plays back approximately
at 1.3 times of normal play-
back.
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
2
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Rapid Play function is available
only during playback.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Available only on discs recorded
in the Dolby Digital format, Rapid
Play plays back in a slightly faster
/ slower speed while keeping
the sound quality just as normal
playback.
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
: Press [RAPID PLAY] three
times to play back in nor-
mal speed.
VCR
D
V
D
REV
FWD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
PLAY
C
V
T
AD
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
No effects.
STOP
1
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
During playback, press [RAPID
PLAY].
Press [PLAY B] to continue the
normal playback.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Note
• Audio (language) setting
cannot be changed while
using this mode.
• This feature may not work at
some point in a disc.
• Audio is PCM during Rapid
play mode.
• When you select “PAL” in “TV
System” (see pages 83-84),
this function is not available
with discs recorded using the
NTSC system.
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Disc Playback
Special playback (cont’d)
Step by step playback
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
2
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Press [SKIP H / G] repeat-
edly.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
VCR
D
V
D
Each time you press [SKIP G],
playback will go forward one
frame (or step) at a time with the
sound muted.
To go backward one frame (or
step), press [SKIP H].
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
ENTER
RETURN
C
V
T
AD
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
1
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
During playback, press
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
[PAUSE F].
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
2
1
0
Press and hold [SKIP G] to
continue going forward.
To continue going backward,
press and hold [SKIP H].
REV
FWD
3
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
3
Press [PLAY B] to resume play-
F
back.
Note
• Only step by step forward is
available when playing back
Video CDs and discs with
DivX® files.
Slow forward / Slow reverse playback
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
PLAY
1
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
VCR
D
V
D
REC/OTR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
AD
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
1
During playback, press [PAUSE F], then press [FWD D / q] or
[REV E / r].
Each time you press [FWD D / q] or [REV E / r], the
approximate speed change as follows.
Note
• Forward / reverse speeds
(The sound will remain muted.)
are indicated with icons as
follows.
Forward (Approx. Speed):
Pause
x1/4
x1/8
x1/16
x1/16
x1/8
x1/3
x1/16:
x1/8:
x1/3:
To return to normal playback, press [PLAY B].
Reverse (Approx. Speed):
x1/16:
x1/8:
x1/4:
• For some DivX® files, Slow
forward / Slow reverse may
not function.
• Only slow forward is available
when playing back Video CDs
and discs with DivX® files.
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Special playback (cont’d)
Zoom
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
3
SETUP
DUBBING
Select the desired zoom factor
to zoom using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
The zoom area is displayed.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
1
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER
+
1
0
RETURN
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
A527D
2
3
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
1
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Press [ZOOM] during playback,
and follow from step 3.
Note
2
• To exit the menu, press
Select the
[Cursor { /
[ENTER].
icon using
], then press
4
[DISPLAY].
B
Select the desired zoom posi-
tion using [Cursor K / L /
{ / B], then press [ENTER].
Zoom playback will start.
• To cancel the zoom function,
select “x1.0” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
• If selecting a smaller factor
than that currently selected,
the zoom area is not
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-Video
1.2
1.5
2.0
Four options are available, “x1.0”,
“x1.2”, “x1.5” and “x2.0”. These
are displayed excluding the
current zoom rate.
displayed.
• You cannot slide the zoomed
picture on some JPEG files.
Marker Setup
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Marker setup menu for Audio CD
mode
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
0:00:00
Audio CD
1
2
3
PROG.
(PBC OFF)
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
You can assign a specific point
on a disc to return later.
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
1
REV
STOP
Press
first.
FWD
V
I
T
A52D
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
1
STOP
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
Note
3
• To clear a marker, select the
marker number you wish to
clear, then press
2
Select the desired marker
icon using [Cursor number using [Cursor K / L].
Select the
{ / B], then press [ENTER].
Marker setup menu for DVD-
Video mode
When the disc reaches the
desired point, press [ENTER].
The title (track) number and the
time are displayed.
[CLEAR/C-RESET].
• You can mark up to 6 points.
• All markers are erased when
you perform the following
operations.
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-Video
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
- Open the disc tray.
- Turn off the power.
- Record on a recordable disc.
- Change the mode between
Original and Playlist.
To return to the marker later,
select the desired marker
number using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
(VR mode)
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Search
Title / Chapter search
Searching for a Title:
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
3
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Enter the desired title number
to search for using [Cursor
K / L] or [the Number buttons],
then press [ENTER].
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
C
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
AD
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
1
Using [SKIP H / G] buttons
Title search will start.
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
Searching for a Chapter:
GHI
JKL
MNO
1
6
4
5
3
4
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
During playback, press
[SKIP G] to skip the current
title or chapter and move to
the next.
7
8
9
3
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Press [Cursor { / B] to high-
light the number displayed in
REV
FWD
PLAY
the right side of the
icon.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
The unit moves to the next title
or chapter one after the other.
To go back to the previous title
or chapter, press [SKIP H]
repeatedly.
REC/OTR
STOP
4
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Enter the desired chapter
number to search for using
[Cursor K / L] or [the Number
buttons], then press [ENTER].
Chapter search will start.
Using the [DISPLAY] button
1
Note
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
01 /01
001/028
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• Total number of chapters and
playback time of the selected
title are also displayed.
• The title number and playback
time of the selected chapter
are also displayed.
2
Select the
icon using
Total number
of titles
Total time
of titles
[Cursor { / B], then press
[ENTER].
Total number
of chapters
for the title number is
highlighted.
Track search
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Using the [DISPLAY] button
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
(PBC OFF)
1
RETURN
2
3
VCR
D
V
D
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
.@/:
ABC
DEF
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
1
2
3
V
I
T
A52D
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
3
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Using [SKIP H / G] buttons
7
8
9
2
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Select the
icon using
1
1
[Cursor { / B], then press
[ENTER].
for the track number is
highlighted.
During playback, press
[SKIP G] to skip the current
track and move to the next.
The unit moves to the next track
one after the other.
Note
• For Video CDs, you can
perform the track search
function in stop mode
without turning PBC off
manually.
3
To go back to the previous track,
press [SKIP H] repeatedly. The
unit moves backward one track
at a time.
Enter the desired track number
to search for using [Cursor
K / L ] or [the Number but-
tons], then press [ENTER].
Track search will start.
• During Random playback or
Programme playback, you
cannot search the desired
track.
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Search (cont’d)
Direct Search
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
You can search the desired track
directly.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
V
I
T
AD
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
Using [the Number buttons]
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
1
1
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
During playback, if the display
menu is not displayed, press
[the Number buttons] to enter
the desired track number.
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Note
• During Random playback or
Programme playback, you
cannot search the desired
track directly.
Time search
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
4
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Enter the desired time to
search for using [Cursor K / L]
or [the Number buttons], then
press [ENTER].
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
(PBC OFF)
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
.@/:
ABC
DEF
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
Time search will start.
STOP
Press
first.
1
2
3
C
V
T
PROG.
A527D
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
4
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
1
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
1
Note
• During Random playback or
Programme playback, you
cannot search the desired
time.
• The title number and chapter
number of the setting time
are also displayed.
2
Select the
icon using
[Cursor { / B], then press
[ENTER].
for the title or track number is
highlighted.
• Time search function is
available only in the same
track or title.
• If the time search is not
available, there is no display.
3
Press [Cursor B] to highlight
the number displayed in the
right side of the
icon.
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Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show
Repeat playback
Chapter:
The current chapter will be
played back repeatedly.
(DVD only)
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
(PBC OFF)
All:
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
The current disc will be played
back repeatedly.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
ENTER
AD
RETURN
(DVD-RW (VR mode), CD, Video
CD, MP3, JPEG and DivX® only)
A-B:
The A-B point will be played back
repeatedly. (DVD, CD, Video CD
and DivX® only)
When pressing [ENTER] while A-
B is highlighted, A-B repeat is set.
• Press [ENTER] again to decide
the starting point (A).
2
3
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
1
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
Press [REPEAT ] during
playback, and follow from step 3.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
1
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
2
STOP
Select the
[Cursor { /
[ENTER].
icon using
], then press
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
B
• Press [ENTER] after setting
point (A) to select the ending
point (B).
1
3
Track:
Select the desired option to
repeat using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
The selected repeat playback will
start.
The following operations are
available.
The current track will be played
back repeatedly. (CD, Video CD,
MP3, JPEG and DivX® only)
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Group:
The current group will be played
back repeatedly. (MP3, JPEG
(except Picture CD) and DivX® only)
Title:
The current title will be played
back repeatedly. (DVD only)
Note
• To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” at step 3. The repeat
setting is also cancelled when you stop playback.
• You can only set A-B repeat playback within the current title (for
DVDs) or current track (for Audio CDs, Video CDs and discs with
DivX® files).
• You cannot select “Group” during the random playback of MP3
and JPEG files.
• For some DivX® files, A-B Repeat playback may not function.
• For Video CDs with PBC function, repeat play does not work while the
PBC function is on.
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Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show (cont’d)
Random playback
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
(PBC OFF)
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
CD Playback Mode menu will
appear.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
<e.g. Audio CD>
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
You can use this function to play
back a disc randomly instead of
in the recorded order.
CD Playback Mode
ENTER
RETURN
Random Play
Program Play
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
1
2
3
VCR
D
V
D
PROG.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GHI
JKL
MNO
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
6
4
5
C
V
T
A527D
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
1
0
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
2
REC/OTR
STOP
Select “CD Playback Mode”
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
3
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Select “Random Play” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Random playback will start.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Note
• To cancel random playback, press [STOP C] twice during random
playback. “Playmode OFF” appears on the screen.
• For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting will be switched
to off automatically when you start random playback.
• During random playback, if you forward the track to the end, the
playback speed of the next track will be normal.
• During random playback, you cannot use the search function
except for the search with [SKIP H / G]. By pressing [SKIP
H], you can return only to the beginning of the current track.
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Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show (cont’d)
Programme playback
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
(PBC OFF)
3
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
You can programme the disc to
play back in your desired order.
Select the desired track using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER] or [Cursor B].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER
RETURN
+
1
0
2
3
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
A527D
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
Program Play
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
1
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
09 --
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--
7
8
9
SKIP
Follow the steps 1 and 2 in
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--
--
--
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
“Random playback” on page 57.
4
REV
FWD
PLAY
2
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
Total 0:06:11
Select “Program Play” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
4
Program Play
Press [PLAY B] to start pro-
gramme playback.
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VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Total 0:00:00
Note
• To erase tracks you selected, press [CLEAR/C-RESET].
• You can make up to 50 track settings.
• To cancel programme playback, press [STOP C] twice during
programme playback. “Playmode OFF” appears on the screen.
• You may also select the desired track using [the Number buttons]
at step 3.
• For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting will be switched
to off automatically when you start programme playback.
• During programme playback, if you forward the track to the end,
the playback speed of the next track will be normal.
• During programme playback, you cannot use the search function
except for the search with [SKIP H / G].
Slide Show
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
3
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
You can select the display time
between 5 seconds and 10
seconds.
Select the display time using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
4
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
AD
ENTER
4
RETURN
Press [SETUP] to exit.
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
1
2
3
1
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
Follow the steps 1 and 2 in
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
“Random playback” on page 57.
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
2
Select “Slide Show” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Note
• Large-size JPEG files take a
few moments to be displayed.
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Disc Playback
Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show (cont’d)
DivX® VOD
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
Playback menu will appear.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
Playback
DVD
This unit allows you to play back
the files purchased or rented
from DivX® Video-On-Demand
(VOD) services. The files are
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Audio
Video
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Language
ENTER
RETURN
Parental Lock
DivX® VOD
All
.@/:
ABC
DEF
available on the internet. When
you purchase or rent DivX® VOD
files on the internet, you will
be asked to enter a registration
code. This menu item provides
you with the registration code.
2
3
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
Note
3
• One registration code is only
valid for one DivX® VOD file.
• You must first download the
file from the internet and play
it back on this unit before you
are able to get another code.
• You must follow the steps 1 to
3 every time you purchase or
rent a DivX® VOD file from the
internet.
Select “DivX® VOD” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
A527D
Your registration code will appear.
1
DVD
DivX® VOD
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
2
DivX® VOD
Select “Playback” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your registration code is :
٤٤٤٤٤٤٤٤ To learn more visit
www.divx.com/vod
• For more information for
DivX®, please visit
http://www.divx.com/vod.
Selecting the format of audio and video
You can select the format of audio and video to suit the content of the
disc you are playing back.
Switching subtitles
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-Video
Many DVD-Videos have subtitles
in one or more languages. The
available languages are usually
printed on the disc case. You can
switch subtitle languages at any
time during playback.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
OFF
1.English
2.Japanese
ENTER
2
3
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
VCR
D
V
D
SKIP
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
0
C
V
AD
1
1
Note
3
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
Select the desired subtitle
language using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
• With some discs it is only
possible to change the
subtitle language from the
2
Subtitles are displayed in the
selected language.
If you select “OFF”, subtitles will
disappear.
disc menu. Press [TOP MENU]
or [MENU LIST] to display the
disc menu.
Select the
[Cursor { /
[ENTER].
icon using
B
], then press
• If a 4-digit language code
appears in the subtitle
menu at step 3, refer to the
“Language code” on page 95.
• For discs with DivX® files,
the screen only displays the
number of subtitle languages.
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Disc Playback
Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d)
Switching audio soundtrack
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
3
SETUP
DUBBING
Select a desired audio sound-
track or audio channel using
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
When playing back a DVD-Videos
recorded with two or more
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
[Cursor K /
[ENTER].
With a DVD Video:
Audio soundtrack will switch.
Example:
English → Spanish → French
L
], then press
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
soundtracks (often in different
languages), you can switch among
them during playback.
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
When playing back DVD-RW discs
recorded in VR mode, you can
switch to main audio (L), sub audio
(R) or a combination of both (L / R).
When playing back Audio CDs,
Video CDs or DivX® files, you can
switch among the left, the right
channel, and stereo.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
With a DVD-RW in VR mode:
Audio channel menu will appear.
Follow the step 4.
0
REV
FWD
1
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
With an Audio CD, Video CD or
DivX® files:
The Audio channel will switch.
Example:
STEREO → L-ch → R-ch
STOP
C
D
V
D
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
AD
1
1
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
4
Select the desired audio chan-
Note
Press [AUDIO] during playback,
and follow from step 3.
nel using [Cursor K /
L
], then
• With some discs it is only
possible to change the
soundtrack from the disc
press [ENTER].
The Audio channel will switch.
2
menu. Press [TOP MENU] or
[MENU LIST] to display the
disc menu.
Select the
[Cursor { /
[ENTER].
icon using
B
], then press
Switching virtual surround system
<DVD-RW VR mode>
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-RW
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
VR Playlist
OFF
Type 1
Type 2
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
You can enjoy stereophonic
virtual space through your
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
exciting 2 channel stereo system.
<Audio CD>
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
0:00:00
Audio CD
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
ENTER
RETURN
STOP
Press
first.
2
3
C
V
T
A527D
.@/:
ABC
DEF
OFF
Type 1
Type 2
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
1
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
7
8
9
<MP3 files>
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
1
0:00:00
MP3
Display menu will appear.
1
REV
FWD
OFF
Type 1
Type 2
PLAY
2
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
Select the
icon using
STOP
[Cursor { / B], then press
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
3
[ENTER].
Select “OFF”, “Type 1” or
“Type 2” using [Cursor K / L],
then press [ENTER].
Virtual Surround menu will appear.
<DVD-Video>
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-Video
Note
• OFF:
No effect
• Select Virtual Surround “OFF”
in a case sound is distorted.
• The setting will be kept “OFF”
when the unit is turned off.
• Type 1: Natural effect
OFF
Type 1
Type 2
• Type 2: Emphasised effect
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Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d)
Switching camera angles
2
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
Some DVD-Videos feature scenes
shot from two or more angles.
The disc case is usually marked
with an angle icon if the disc has
multi-angle scenes.
SETUP
DUBBING
Select the
icon using
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
[Cursor { / B], then press
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
[ENTER].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
The angle will switch each time
you press [ENTER].
VCR
D
V
D
ENTER
RETURN
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
2
1
.@/:
ABC
DEF
C
V
T
AD
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
1
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
The angle icon appears when
a switching camera angle is
available. (Available only when
the angle icon appears in bottom
right on the TV screen.)
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-Video
Note
• If the ANGLE ICON setting is “OFF” in the Setup menu, the
icon will appear only when the disc is played back and the Display
menu appears.
• Even when the
icon is not displayed, you can select the angle if
the currently played back title has at least two multi-angle scenes.
Reducing block noise
3
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
Select the desired option using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
This function reduces noise in the
playback picture.
When playing back discs
recorded in long time modes
such as SLP or SEP, select “Type
1” or “Type 2”. “Type 2” is more
effective.
C
V
T
AD
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
1
2
3
.@/:
ABC
DEF
During playback, press
[DISPLAY].
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
2
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
When playing back discs with a
little noise, such as DVD-Videos,
select “OFF”.
Select the
icon using
1
REV
FWD
[Cursor { / B], then press
PLAY
[ENTER].
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
Noise Reduction menu will
appear.
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-Video
OFF
Type 1
Type 2
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
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Editing
Information on disc editing
You can edit a disc recorded using the PAL system. It is not possible to edit discs recorded using the NTSC system.
Guide to a title list
The title list enables you to check the titles recorded on a disc easily. You can choose a title to play back
from the screen and easily edit the titles as you wish. The items on the title list are as follows.
Press [TOP MENU].
<Main Title List>
<Specific title options>
Original
Original
1
Title Delete
Scene Delete
Edit Title Name
Chapter Mark
Index Picture
Protect
1
1
2
5
3
6
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3
4
9
8
7
6
5
1
2
Recording format status of the current disc.
To select a title recorded on the disc for editing,
move the cursor to the title and press [ENTER].
If the title is protected, the protect icon will
appear.
• It is not possible to protect a title on the
Playlist.
Arrow icons mean the title list includes a next
or previous page. Press [Cursor { / B] in the
direction of the icon you wish to follow. You
can also quick review the six thumbnails at once
between the first and last pages by pressing
[SKIP H / G].
5
Available title editing menu items vary
depending on the disc and format types.
You can edit the title and details as you wish.
Time status bar of the recording.
• After editing, playback starts from this point.
The selected title from the title list thumbnails.
• The selected title is played back automatically.
Playback status of the current disc.
6
7
3
8
9
4
Edit the recorded disc
You will find editing discs is easy. This unit offers convenient edit functions which are possible only with
DVD-RW/-R discs.
You can edit the following from a title list.
• Assigning a name to a title
• Setting pictures for thumbnails
• Adding or deleting chapter marks
• Deleting titles or parts of titles
(Possible editing functions depend on the recording • After finalising a disc in Video mode, you cannot
format and editing method.)
Finalising a Disc
• This will allow a disc that is recorded on this unit to
be played back on a different DVD player - without
finalisation it will not be playable on another
player.
edit any information that is on that disc.
• If you have recorded in VR mode on DVD-RW disc,
then editing is still permitted after finalising.
Original and Playlist (VR mode)
You can edit the recordings in Playlist without
changing the original recordings. Playlist does not
take up much disc space.
What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?
Throughout this manual, you will find Original and
Playlist which refer to the actual content and the
edited version.
• Original content refers to what’s actually
Original
recorded on the disc.
• Playlist content refers to the edited
Playlist
version of the disc; how the Original
content is to be played.
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Editing
Information on disc editing (cont’d)
Editing discs
Type of title
Item
Page
Deleting titles
Editing title names
Video
Mode
64
65
DVD-RW
VR Mode
Original
Adding or deleting chapter marks
Setting pictures for thumbnails
Deleting a part of a title
67-68
69
70-71
Dividing a title
72
73
74
75
DVD-RW
VR Mode
Playlist
Combining titles
Adding titles to a Playlist
Erasing all Playlist
DVD-RW VR mode
Original only
Setting or releasing the title protection
76
77
DVD-RW
Video mode only
Setting or clearing all the chapter marks in one title
Note
• Original titles once edited will not remain as recorded originally. When you want to leave the original as
it is, edit the Playlist as you prefer.
• Once all editings are made, press [RETURN ] in several times to exit the editing mode. “Writing to
Disc” appears momentarily. It also appears when opening the disc tray or pressing [ OPERATE] before
exiting the editing mode after editing.
Notes for deleting titles
After the disc is fully recorded:
DVD-RW
DVD-R
• When a title is deleted from
DVD-RW disc in VR mode ,
the recordable disc space
will be increased.
• When the last title is deleted from
DVD-RW disc in Video mode , the
recordable space will be increased.
• When a title is deleted from
DVD-R disc, the recordable
space will NOT be increased.
The Full-Recorded disc
The Full-Recorded disc
The Full-Recorded disc
Delete!
Delete!
Delete!
Delete!
The deleted title
cannot be crea-
ted the space.
You cannot
record
a new title.
You cannot
record
a new title.
You can record
a new title.
You can record
a new title.
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Editing
Editing discs
Deleting titles
Original
Playlist
4
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
Select “Title Delete” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
You can delete titles which you
do not need anymore.
Be advised that the titles once
deleted cannot be brought
back to the disc. Be sure to read
“Notes for deleting titles” on page
63 before you delete the title.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
1
6
Confirmation window will appear.
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
5
Playlist - Title Delete
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
Yes
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
No
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
C
D
V
D
7
8
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
+
1
0
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
0
C
V
T
A527D
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FWD
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1
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
In stop mode, press [TOP MENU].
Title list, Original or Playlist will
appear.
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
5
• Press [MENU LIST] to switch
between “Original” and
“Playlist” if the disc is recorded
in VR mode.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
“Are you sure?” will appear.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L]
and then press [ENTER].
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
2
Playlist - Title Delete
Select the desired title using
[Cursor K / L / { / B], then
press [ENTER].
Are you sure?
3
Yes
No
Pop-up window will appear.
<e.g. DVD-RW VR mode Playlist>
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Playlist
1
2
5
Title is deleted.
Play
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4
6
6
Press [RETURN ] or [STOP C]
to exit.
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
3
Select “Edit” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Edit menu will appear.
Playlist
Title Delete
3
Scene Delete
Edit Title Name
Chapter Mark
Index Picture
Title Dividing
Title Combining
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Editing
Editing discs (cont’d)
Editing title names
Original
Playlist
4
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
The name you edited becomes
the title.
You can edit the title names
from this menu.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
The title names you edit will
appear on Title List / Original /
Playlist.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
Playlist - Edit Title Name
5
.@/:
ABC
DEF
VCR
D
V
D
2
3
4
Yes
3
1
2
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
PROG.
P
L
A
Y
No
STOP
Press
first.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
C
V
T
4
5
A527D
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
1
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page
64 to display the Edit menu.
REV
FWD
MY FAVOURITE
PLAY
Wait for a moment.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
2
5
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Select “Edit Title Name” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Press [RETURN ] and then
[RETURN ] or [STOP C] to
exit.
A window for entering the title
name will appear.
<e.g. DVD-RW VR mode Playlist>
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Playlist - Edit Title Name
A
a
B
b
2
!
C
c
3
?
3
1
@
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To enter the title name, refer to
“Guide to edit title name” on
page 66.
character set
Playlist - Edit Title Name
A
a
B
b
2
!
C
c
3
?
3
1
@
M
0:00:59
area for entering title names
When you finish entering the title
name, press [ENTER].
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Editing
Editing discs (cont’d)
Guide to edit title name
Original
Playlist
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
A527D
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
1
ENTER
RETURN
Select the desired character set
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
2
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
2
0
Using the list below as a guide,
press [the Number buttons]
repeatedly until the desired let-
ter appears.
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Select
ABC
abc
123
@ ! ?
Press
0
<space>
<space>
<space>
0
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
! ”# $ % & ’( )
1
–
–
1
+ , - . / : ; < = >
*
? @ [ ] ^ _ { | }
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ABC
DEF
abc
def
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
GHI
ghi
JKL
jkl
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
mno
pqrs
tuv
wxyz
• Characters set will be changed to the “@!?”
1
automatically if you press
“ABC” or “abc” mode.
after you selected the
Note
• To delete letters, press
[CLEAR/C-RESET] repeatedly.
Press and hold
[CLEAR/C-RESET] to delete
all letters.
• Press [Cursor { / B] to move
the cursor to the left or right.
• You can enter up to 30 letters.
• Unrecognisable characters
will be replaced with asterisks
(*). If you delete them,
adjoining characters may
change to asterisks (*) or
other.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Adding or deleting chapter marks
Original
Playlist
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
4
SETUP
DUBBING
You can add chapter marks to a
title. After a title is marked with
chapters, you can use the chapter
search feature.
You can set a chapter mark
anywhere you want. You cannot
set more than 999 chapter marks
in the Playlist.
Select “Add” or “Delete”
accordingly using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Confirmation window will appear.
<e.g. :Add>
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
4
1
2
3
PROG.
Playlist - Chapter Mark - Add
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Yes
3
VCR
D
V
D
7
8
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
No
SKIP
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
STOP
Press
first.
0
C
V
T
AD
Chapter
2/
2
3
REV
FWD
1
PLAY
F
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page
64 to display the Edit menu.
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STOP
0:00:59
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
<e.g. :Delete>
2
Palylist - Chapter Mark - Delete
Select “Chapter Mark” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Yes
No
3
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Chapter
2/
2
Option window will appear.
<e.g. DVD-RW VR mode Playlist>
F
Playlist - Chapter Mark
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Add
3
Delete
• You cannot delete the first
chapter of a title.
Chapter
2/
2
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3
Use [SKIP H / G],
[REV E / r], [FWD D / q],
[PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to
find the point where you will
create a new chapter mark.
Or, use [SKIP H / G] to find
a chapter mark that you wish
to delete.
Note
• When the number of chapter
marks in the Playlist comes to
999 in total, you cannot add
any more chapter mark.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
5
6
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
Press [RETURN ].
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
K / L], then press [ENTER].
SETUP
DUBBING
7
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
Adding a chapter mark:
If you select “Add” at step 4, a
new chapter mark is created at
the point you specified.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Press [RETURN ] again and
then [RETURN ] or [STOP C]
to exit.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
<e.g. :Add>
6
7
.@/:
ABC
DEF
5
1
2
3
PROG.
Playlist - Chapter Mark - Add
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Yes
3
7
8
9
No
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Chapter
2/
2
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
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STOP
7
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
A chapter mark is added.
Deleting a chapter mark:
If you select “Delete” at step 4,
the chapter mark you selected is
deleted.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
<e.g. :Delete>
Playlist - Chapter Mark - Delete
Yes
3
No
Chapter
2/
2
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Wait for a moment.
A chapter mark is deleted.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Setting pictures for thumbnails
Original
Playlist
5
[RETURN
exit.
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
You can set a picture as a
thumbnail for each title. This
helps you to remember the
content of the title without
having to play it back. The first
picture of the title is selected as
the default.
Press [RETURN
and then
]
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
or [STOP C] to
]
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
5
.@/:
ABC
DEF
3
4
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
CR
D
V
D
6
4
5
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
PLA
Y
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
STOP
Press
first.
7
8
9
C
V
T
A527D
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
2
1
REV
FWD
PLAY
Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page
64 to display the Edit menu.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
2
Use [SKIP H / G],
[REV E / r], [FWD D / q],
[PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to
find the picture you want to set
as a thumbnail.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
3
Select “Index Picture” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Confirmation window will appear.
<e.g. DVD-RW VR mode Playlist>
Playlist - Index Picture
Yes
3
No
F
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4
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
The picture is set as the thumbnail.
Playlist - Index Picture
Yes
3
No
F
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Note
• If a picture selected as a
thumbnail is deleted by
deleting a part of a title, the
default picture is selected.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Deleting a part of a title
Then use [SKIP H / G],
[REV E / r], [FWD D / q],
[PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] again
to move to the end point, and
press [ENTER].
Original
Playlist
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
You can delete a specific part of
a title.
Even when parts of title are
deleted from the Playlist, the
original title will remain as it is.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Playlist - Scene Delete
ENTER
RETURN
Start
3
VCR
D
V
D
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
End
.@/:
ABC
DEF
+
1
0
2
3
3
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
1
2
3
Preview
Delete
PROG.
C
V
T
A527D
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
1
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page
64 to display the Edit menu.
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REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
The cursor will move to “Preview”.
You can check the preview by
pressing [ENTER].
REC/OTR
2
STOP
Select “Scene Delete” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
The bar at the bottom of the
screen indicates the total and
the elapsed time of the title, and
the area selected for deletion
is indicated in red during the
preview.
Option window will appear.
<e.g. DVD-RW VR mode Playlist>
Playlist - Scene Delete
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Start
3
End
Preview
Delete
<Preview>
Start point End point
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editing
3
Use [SKIP H / G],
Edited
[REV E / r], [FWD D / q],
[PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to
find the start point, then press
[ENTER].
Playlist - Scene Delete
Start
3
End
Preview
Delete
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4
6
[RETURN
exit.
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
Select “Delete” using [Cursor
Press [RETURN
and then
]
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Confirmation window will appear.
or [STOP C] to
]
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Playlist - Scene Delete
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Yes
3
ENTER
RETURN
No
6
.@/:
ABC
DEF
4
5
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
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CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
PLAY
5
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
“Are you sure?” will appear.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L]
and then press [ENTER].
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Playlist - Scene Delete
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Are you sure?
3
Yes
No
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Wait for a moment.
The part of the title is deleted.
Note
• When a scene is deleted from
an Original, the scene on the
Playlist will also be deleted.
• You cannot select “Scene
Delete” if the number of
chapter marks in the Original
or Playlist is more than 900.
• The recordable disc space will
not increase after deleting a
part of a title on the Playlist.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Dividing a title
Playlist
5
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
You can divide a title into two
new titles.
Press [RETURN
to exit.
or [STOP C]
]
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CR
D
VD
CM SKIP
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
STOP
Press
first.
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
C
V
T
A527D
ENTER
RETURN
1
5
.@/:
ABC
DEF
3
4
2
1
2
3
Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page
64 to display the Edit menu.
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
2
0
REV
FWD
Use [SKIP H / G],
PLAY
[REV E / r], [FWD D / q],
[PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to
find the point where you wish
to divide the title.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
3
Select “Title Dividing” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Confirmation window will appear.
Playlist - Title Dividing
Yes
3
No
F
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4
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
The title is divided into two new
titles with the same title names.
The thumbnail you set is reset to
the first picture of each title.
Playlist - Title Dividing
Yes
3
No
F
Note
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Wait for a moment.
• If a disc contains the
maximum number of
recordings (99), you cannot
divide any titles.
• You cannot divide the
titles if the total number of
the chapters have already
reached 999.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Combining titles
Playlist
4
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
You can combine two titles into a
single title.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
s / B], then press [ENTER].
The two titles will combine into a
single title.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
C
D
V
D
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
V
T
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
AD
ENTER
RETURN
1
2
3
4
Playlist - Title Combining
5
.@/:
ABC
DEF
Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page
64 to display the Edit menu.
1
2
3
PROG.
1
2
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
1
+
2
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
Yes
No
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
2
0
REV
FWD
Select “Title Combining” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
PLAY
Wait for a moment.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
Title Combining setting window
will appear.
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Playlist
1
Selected title grays out, and the
frame of the next title becomes
yellow.
2
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
Playlist - Title Combining
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VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
1
2
3
1
+
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5
Press [RETURN
to exit.
or [STOP C]
]
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
3
Select another title to combine
using [Cursor K / L / s / B],
then press [ENTER].
Confirmation window will appear.
Playlist - Title Combining
1
2
3
1
+
2
Yes
No
Note
• You cannot select the same
title twice and combine it into
a single title.
• If either one of the two
original titles is deleted, the
combined new title is also
deleted.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Adding titles to a Playlist
Playlist
3
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
You can add a title to the Playlist
as you wish.
You can add up to 99 titles to
a Playlist (as long as the total
number of the Playlist does not
exceed 999 chapters).
Select the desired title using
[Cursor K / L / s / B], then
press [ENTER].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
The added title will appear as the
final title.
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
CR
D
V
D
1
2
3
Playlist - Add New Title
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG.
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
GHI
JKL
MNO
STOP
Press
first.
6
4
5
C
V
T
A527D
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
1
2
5
3
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
1
0
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Follow the step 1 on page 64 to
display the Playlist.
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
Playlist
STOP
Wait for a moment.
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
1
2
3
4
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Press [RETURN
to exit.
or [STOP C]
]
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
2
Select “Add New Title” using
[Cursor K / L / s / B], then
press [ENTER].
Next to the final title, “Add New
Title” “Delete Playlist” menu is
shown.
Playlist - Add New Title
1
2
5
3
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4
Note
• To delete a title from the
Playlist, refer to “Deleting
titles” on page 64.
• To delete all titles in the
Playlist, refer to “Erasing all
Playlist” on page 75.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Erasing all Playlist
Playlist
3
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
A Playlist can be deleted if it is no
longer needed.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
s / B], then press [ENTER].
VCR
DVD
CR
D
VD
CM SKIP
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
“Are you sure?” will appear.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
s / B] and then press [ENTER].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
C
V
T
A527D
ENTER
RETURN
2
3
1
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
Follow the step 1 on page 64 to
display the Playlist.
Playlist - Delete Playlist
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
1
2
5
3
7
8
9
Playlist
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Are you sure?
4
Yes
No
1
2
3
REV
FWD
Add New
Title
PLAY
Delete
Playlist
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
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REC/OTR
STOP
Wait for a moment.
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Playlist is deleted.
Playlist
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
2
Select “Delete Playlist” using
[Cursor K / L / s / B], then
press [ENTER].
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Next to the final title, “Add New
Title” “Delete Playlist” menu is
shown.
4
Confirmation window will appear.
Press [RETURN
to exit.
or [STOP C]
]
Playlist - Delete Playlist
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
1
4
2
3
Yes
No
5
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
Note
• Deleting a Playlist will
not increase the available
recording time on the disc.
• When the disc contains 99
titles or more, or 999 chapters
or more, “Add New Title”
cannot be selected.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Setting or releasing the title protection
Original
3
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
To prevent the accidental editing,
or erasing of the titles, you can
protect them in the Edit menu.
You can cancel the title
protection feature after it is
applied.
Confirm the indication
“OFF ➔ ON”. Press [ENTER]
again.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
• If the title is already protected,
“ON ➔ OFF” will appear. If you
press [ENTER], the title will be
released from protection.
ENTER
RETURN
4
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
1
2
3
PROG.
VCR
D
V
D
GHI
JKL
MNO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
6
P
L
A
Y
4
5
STOP
Press
first.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
C
V
T
AD
•
icon will appear on the title
in the Original list.
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
1
REV
FWD
Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page
64 to display the Edit menu.
Original - Protect
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
OFF ON
3
REC/OTR
STOP
Original
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Title Delete
3
Scene Delete
Edit Title Name
Chapter Mark
Index Picture
Protect
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VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
4
[RETURN
exit.
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
Press [RETURN
and then
]
2
or [STOP C] to
]
Select “Protect” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Original - Protect
OFF ON
3
To protect a whole disc
(DVD-RW VR mode Only):
Select “Disc Protect OFF ➔ ON”
from the Disc menu, then select
“Yes”.
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Refer to “Setting a disc to
protect” on page 40.
• If the title is protected,
icon
will appear in the Original list.
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Editing discs (cont’d)
Setting or clearing all chapter marks in one title
4
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
You can add chapter marks to a
title. After a title is marked with
chapters, you can use the chapter
search feature.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Chapter marks are added.
If you select “OFF” at step 3, all
the chapter marks are erased.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
You can specify the interval of
chapter marks for titles last more
than 5 minutes.
ENTER
RETURN
5
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
1
2
3
PROG.
VCR
D
V
D
GHI
JKL
MNO
5
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
6
4
5
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
C
V
T
A527D
Press [RETURN
and then
7
8
9
]
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
[RETURN
exit.
or [STOP C] to
]
0
1
REV
FWD
Follow the steps 1 to 3 on page
64 to display the Edit menu.
PLAY
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the
data on a disc.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
2
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Select “Chapter Mark” using
[Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Option window will appear.
Title List - Chapter Mark
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
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3
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
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3
Select the desired interval
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Confirmation window will appear.
Title List - Chapter Mark
Yes
3
No
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0:00:59
Note
• You cannot select a chapter
mark interval that exceeds
the length of a title.
• The length of chapters may
slightly deviate from the one
specified at the step 3.
• A chapter mark may be
delayed depending on the
recording content.
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Changing the Setup menu
Tour of the Setup menu
The following table shows the items you can set and their default settings.
Use the table as a reference for efficient operation.
Setup
Items (highlight is the default)
Contents
1. Language setting Disc Menu
Pages 79-80
Sets the disc menu language.
English
French
Spanish
Audio
Sets the audio language.
Original
English
French
Subtitle
Sets the subtitle language.
OFF
English
French
DivX Subtitle
Sets the DivX subtitle language.
Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) language.
OFF
English
French
2. Display setting
Pages 80-81
OSD Language
English
Français
Español
Angle Icon
Sets the display or undisplay of
multi-angle icon in a case the DVD in playback
mode contains multi-angle scenes.
ON
OFF
Screen Saver
OFF
5 minutes
10 minutes
Sets the idling time before the screen
saver starts.
FL Dimmer
Digital Out
Auto
Sets the front display brightness.
Bright
Dark
PCM
3. Audio setting
Pages 81-83
Sets whether sound recorded at
96kHz is down sampled to 48kHz or not.
48kHz
96kHz
Dolby Digital
MPEG
PCM
Sets the digital audio output signal
specification.
Sets the digital audio output signal
specification.
Stream
PCM
Stream
DTS
ON
OFF
Sets whether DTS signal is output or not.
Dynamic Range
Control
Compresses the sound volume range.
ON
OFF
4. Video setting
Pages 83-84
Still Mode
Sets the type of still image in pausing
playback.
Auto
Field
Frame
TV System
Video Out
Sets the TV system.
PAL
Auto
Sets the video output signal to be fixed
accordingly to your TV set.
SCART(RGB)
Component Progressive (P)
Component Interlace (I)
5. Parental setting
Pages 85-86
Parental Lock
Sets the DVD parental control level.
Sets and changes the password.
All
level 8 to 1
Enter the current
four-digit password
(Change password)
Note
• Changes you make to the Setup menu remain even after power to the unit is switched off or the disc tray is
opened or closed.
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Changing the Setup menu
Language setting
1
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
2
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Select “Playback” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
ENTER
RETURN
3
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
1
2
3
Select “Language” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
4
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Select the desired item using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Disc Menu (Default: English)
Set the Disc Menu language.
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Language
DVD
Language - Disc Menu
DVD
DVD
DVD
DVD
Disc Menu
English
Original
OFF
English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Audio
Subtitle
DivX Subtitle
OFF
Swedish
Dutch
Other
Audio (Default: Original)
Set the Audio language.
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
If “Original” is selected, the audio
language is the default of the
inserted disc.
DVD
Language
Language - Audio
Original
English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Disc Menu
English
Original
OFF
Audio
Subtitle
DivX Subtitle
OFF
Swedish
Dutch
Other
Subtitle (Default: OFF)
Set the Subtitle language.
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Language
DVD
Language - Subtitle
OFF
Disc Menu
English
Original
OFF
English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Audio
Subtitle
DivX Subtitle
OFF
Swedish
Dutch
Other
DivX Subtitle (Default: OFF)
Set the DivX Subtitle language.
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Language
DVD
Language - DivX Subtitle
Disc Menu
English
Original
OFF
OFF
Audio
English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Subtitle
DivX Subtitle
OFF
Swedish
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Changing the Setup menu
Language setting (cont’d)
If “Other” is selected, enter the appropriate 4-digit code using
[the Number buttons].
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
Refer to “Language code” on page 95.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
5
When you finish entering
VCR
DVD
Language - Subtitle
DVD
CM SKIP
the code, press [ENTER].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Code Input
ENTER
RETURN
4
7
4
-
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
5
Note
Press [SETUP] to exit.
• You can also change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD from the
disc menu if it is available.
• Press [CLEAR/C-RESET] or [Cursor s] to erase numbers entered
incorrectly.
• You can only select the languages supported by the inserted disc.
• The Audio Language setting may not be available for some discs.
Display setting
1
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
2
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Select “Display” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
3
.@/:
ABC
DEF
Select the desired item using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
2
3
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
OSD Language (Default: English)
Set the OSD language.
See page 23 for details.
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Display
VCR DVD
OSD Language
VCR DVD
OSD Language
Angle Icon
English
English
ON
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Screen Saver
FL Dimmer
10 minutes
Bright
Svenska
Nederlands
Angle Icon (Default: ON)
Set the angle icon.
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
DVD
DVD
Display
Angle Icon
OSD Language
Angle Icon
English
ON
ON
OFF
Screen Saver
FL Dimmer
10 minutes
Bright
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Display setting (cont’d)
Screen Saver (Default: 10 minutes)
Set the screen saver time delay.
Screen Saver
DVD
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
DVD
Display
OFF
OSD Language
Angle Icon
English
ON
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
Screen Saver
FL Dimmer
10 minutes
Bright
FL Dimmer (Default: Bright)
Set the front panel display brightness.
FL Dimmer
VCR DVD
Display
VCR DVD
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
You can choose one from “Auto”,
“Bright” and “Dark”.
OSD Language
Angle Icon
English
Auto
Bright
Dark
ON
Screen Saver
FL Dimmer
10 minutes
Bright
If “Auto” is selected, the display
gets dark when the power is off.
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
4
Press [SETUP] to exit.
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
4
1
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Audio setting
Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your audio equipment.
This will only affect DVDs playback.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET TIMER PROG.
REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
ZOOM
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
TOP MENU
RETURN
MENU LIST
2
ENTER
Select “Playback” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
3
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
Select “Audio” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
4
PLAY
Select the desired item using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Digital Out
Set the digital audio output.
DVD
Audio
Audio - Digital Out
PCM
DVD
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Proceed with either of the
following steps.
48kHz
Stream
PCM
Digital Out
Dolby Digital
MPEG
Dynamic Range Control
ON
DTS
OFF
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Audio setting (cont’d)
PCM sampling (Default : 48kHz)
Select a setting using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Digital Out - PCM
DVD
48kHz
96kHz
48kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with 96kHz PCM,
select “48kHz”. Sound recorded at 96kHz is down sampled to
48kHz.
96kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with 96kHz PCM, select
“96kHz”. Sound is sampled at 96kHz.
Note
When playing back a disc with copyright protection or virtual
surround system on this unit is set to “ON”:
• Even if you select “96kHz”, the sound is down sampled to 48kHz.
Dolby Digital conversion (Default : Stream)
Select a setting using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Digital Out - Dolby Digital
DVD
Your setting is activated.
PCM
Stream
PCM:
Converts the Dolby Digital into PCM (2 channel).
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with Dolby
Digital, set to “PCM”.
Stream: Outputs Dolby Digital signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with Dolby Digital, set
to “Stream”.
Note
When playing back a DVD-RW disc recorded in VR mode:
• If the audio source on a disc is in Dolby Digital format, set “Dolby
Digital” to “PCM” so that you can switch to main audio (L), sub
audio (R), or a combination of both (L / R) using your amplifier /
decoder.
Settings for MPEG (Default : PCM)
Select a setting using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Digital Out - MPEG
DVD
PCM
Stream
PCM: Converts MPEG into PCM.
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with MPEG, set to
“PCM”.
Stream: Outputs MPEG Audio signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with MPEG, set to
“Stream”.
Settings for DTS (Default : OFF)
Select a setting using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Digital Out - DTS
DVD
ON
OFF
ON:
Outputs DTS signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with DTS, set to “ON”.
No DTS signal is output.
OFF:
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with DTS, set to
“OFF”.
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Audio setting (cont’d)
Dynamic Range Control (Default: ON)
Set to “ON” to make the dynamic range narrower.
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Audio - Dynamic Range Control
DVD
Audio
DVD
ON
Digital Out
OFF
Dynamic Range Control
ON
The Dynamic Range Control
function is effective only with
analogue audio connection.
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
5
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
5
Press [SETUP] to exit.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Note
• The Dynamic Range Control function is available only on discs
recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
Video setting
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
2
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
Select “Playback” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
3
ENTER
RETURN
Select “Video” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
4
1
2
3
PROG.
4
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
Select the desired item using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Still Mode (Default : Auto)
Set the type of still image in pausing playback.
Video
Video - Still Mode
Select a setting using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER].
Your setting will be activated.
DVD
DVD
Still Mode
TV System
Video Out
Auto
PAL
Auto
Field
Frame
SCART(RGB)
Auto : Automatically select the best resolution setting (“Frame” or
“Field”) based on the data characteristics of the pictures.
Field : Select “Field” when the pictures are still unstable even if
“Auto” is selected. “Field” stabilizes the pictures, although
the picture quality may become coarse due to the limited
amount of data.
Frame : Select “Frame” to display relatively motionless pictures in
higher resolution. “Frame” improves the picture quality,
although it may unstabilize the pictures due to simultaneous
output of two Field data.
Note
• An individual picture on TV
screen is called as Frame,
which consists of two
separate images called as
Field. Some pictures may be
blurred at the “Auto” setting
in still mode due to their data
characteristics.
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Video setting (cont’d)
TV System (Default: PAL)
Set the TV system.
Video
Video - TV System
DVD
Select the desired system set-
ting using [Cursor K / L], then
press [ENTER].
DVD
Still Mode
TV System
Video Out
Auto
PAL
PAL
Auto
SCART(RGB)
Note
• With discs recorded using the
PAL system, a PAL signal is
output for viewing on a PAL
system TV.
• Discs recorded with the PAL
system cannot be viewed on
an NTSC system TV.
• With discs recorded using the
NTSC system, an NTSC signal
is output for viewing on an
NTSC or Multi system TV.
• With discs recorded using the
NTSC system, select PAL to
view on a PAL system TV.
PAL:
Outputs a modified PAL signal for viewing discs recorded
with the NTSC system on a PAL system TV.
Auto: Changes the video system (PAL / NTSC) automatically
according to the format of the inserted disc.
Video Out (Default: SCART(RGB))
Sets the video output signal to be fixed accordingly to your TV set.
Select the desired setting
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Video
DVD
Video - Video Out
DVD
Still Mode
TV System
Video Out
Auto
PAL
SCART(RGB)
Component Progressive (P)
Component Interlace (I)
SCART(RGB)
Note
• When changing the Video
Out setting (SCART(RGB),
Component Interlace (I) or
Component Progressive (P)),
connect to a VIDEO jack or
an S-VIDEO jack on the TV.
If the setting is changed, for
example, to SCART(RGB) while
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks are used to connect
to the TV, a distorted video
signal may be output.
Refer to page 15 for more details.
If you select “SCART (RGB)” or “Component Interlace (I)”, proceed to step 5.
SCART(RGB):
Select “SCART(RGB)” if your TV has a scart terminal and
connected to it.
Component Progressive (P):
If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning, select
“Component Progressive (P)” and make sure the connection
indicated by each jacks (Y / PB / PR) properly.
• When “Component
Progressive (P)” is selected,
“P.SCAN” will appear on the
front panel display.
Video - Video Out
Video - Video Out
DVD
DVD
Activating progressive scan:
Check your TV has progressive scan
and connect with component video cable.
Confirm again to use progressive scan.
If Picture is good, Select “Yes”.
NOTE: If there is no picture or picture is
distorted after selecting “Yes”,
Yes
No
Wait about 15 seconds for auto recovery.
Yes
Activate?
No
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
Select “Yes” using [Cursor
K / L], then press [ENTER]
within 15 seconds.
s / B], then press [ENTER].
Component Interlace (I):
If your TV that have component jacks, select “Component
Interlace (I)” and make sure the connection indicated by each
jacks (Y / CB / CR) properly.
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
5
5
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Press [SETUP] to exit.
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Changing the Setup menu
DVD-Videos Parental Lock level
Some DVD-Videos feature a Parental Lock function. If the rating of the
inserted disc exceeds the level you set, playback will stop. You must
enter a password before the disc will be played back. This feature
prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
1
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
1
ENTER
RETURN
In stop mode, press [SETUP].
.@/:
ABC
DEF
2
3
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
2
4
5
6
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Select “Playback” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
3
REV
FWD
PLAY
Select “Parental Lock” using [Cursor K / L], then press [ENTER].
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Note
• The parental lock function may not be available on some discs.
• It may be difficult to determine if some DVDs support the parental
lock function. Be sure to confirm that the parental lock function
operates in the way that you have set.
• Record the password in case you forget it.
Parental Lock (Default: All)
Set the Parental Lock level.
Change the Parental Lock level
Playback
DVD
Parental Lock
DVD
using [Cursor K / L], then press
[ENTER].
Audio
All
8
Video
7
Language
Parental Lock
DivX® VOD
Proceed with either of the
following steps.
6
All
5
4
3
2
1
All:
8:
All parental locks are cancelled.
DVD software of any grade (adult / general / children) can be
played back.
7 to 2: Only DVD software intended for general use and children can
be played back.
1:
Only DVD softwares intended for children can be played back.
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Changing the Setup menu
DVD-Videos Parental Lock level (cont’d)
A password is not yet set
Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L],
DVD
Parental Lock
Parental Lock
DVD
then enter a new password using
[the Number buttons], then
press [ENTER].
Change Password?
Yes
No
Password Input
-
-
-
-
Yes
Your setting is activated.
If you select “No”, proceed to step 4.
A password is already set
DVD
Parental Lock
DVD
Parental Lock
Parental Lock
DVD
Change Password?
Yes
No
Password Input
Password Input
Yes
-
-
-
-
* * * *
Enter the current password
using [the Number buttons].
Change the password.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor K / L], then enter a new password
using [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
If you press [ENTER] without entering a password, you can set up
without a password.
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
4
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
4
Press [SETUP] to exit.
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
Note
• Press [CLEAR/C-RESET] to erase numbers entered incorrectly.
• If you forget your password or you want to clear all settings in Parental Lock, enter [4], [7], [3], [7] using
[the Number buttons] at the option window. Your password is cleared and parental levels are set to
“All”.
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VCR functions
Playback
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
3
DUBBING
VCR
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
1
5
STOP
Press
first.
6
During playback, press [PAUSE
F].
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
C
N
TN
A
527D
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
Playback will be paused and
sound will be muted.
1
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
Press [ OPERATE] to turn on
the unit.
ENTER
RETURN
.@/:
ABC
DEF
4
To play back a tape, turn on the
TV and be sure to select the input
to which the unit is connected.
1
2
3
PROG.
Press [PLAY B] to resume play-
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
back.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
5
2
REV
FWD
2
4
Press [STOP C] to stop play-
Insert a prerecorded tape, then
press [PLAY B] to begin play-
back.
PLAY
back.
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
STOP
6
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A]
to eject the tape.
3
Note
• When a tape without record tab is inserted, the unit will start play-
back automatically.
• Tracking will be automatically adjusted upon playback. To adjust
the tracking manually, press [PROG.
/
].
• S-VHS videotapes are not available on this unit.
Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
Basic Recording
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
1
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
2
Before recording, make sure:
• The desired channel is selected
by pressing [the Number
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
2
5
Select the recording mode
using [REC MODE].
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
• The desired recording mode
is selected in SP (standard
playback) or LP (long playback)
mode by pressing [REC MODE].
buttons] or [PROG.
/
] on
ENTER
RETURN
the remote control.
• There is a tape with a record
tab in the unit.
• The desired recording mode
is selected in SP (standard
playback) or LP (long playback)
mode by pressing [REC MODE]
on the remote control.
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
3
4
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
3
0
REV
FWD
Select the desired channel to
PLAY
record using [PROG.
/
] or
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
[the Number buttons].
STOP
Recording mode
Type of tape
SP mode
Recording/Playback Time
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
4
E60
E120
E180
1hour
2hours
2hours
4hours
3hours
6hours
Press [VCR REC/OTR I] to start
recording.
LP mode
• Refer to pages 31-35 for
instructions on Timer Recording
and Satellite Link.
To temporarily stop recording or
to resume it, press [PAUSE F].
After the unit has been in pause
mode for 5 minutes, it will stop
automatically to protect the
tape and the video head from
damage.
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
VCR
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
N
T
N
A
527D
1
Turn on the unit and insert a
recordable tape.
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental record-
ing on a recorded cassette,
remove its record tab. To
record on it later, cover the
hole with cellophane tape.
5
Make sure that the TV input is set
on the unit.
Press [STOP C] when the
recording is completed.
Erase-protection tab
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Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) (cont’d)
One-touch Timer Recording
• When the unit reaches the
specified time, it will be turned
off automatically.
• To change the recording
length during One-touch Timer
Recording, press
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
DUBBING
This feature allows you to set
the recording length simply by
pressing [VCR REC/OTR I].
1
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
2
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
VC
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
C
N
T
N
D
ENTER
RETURN
[VCR REC/OTR I] repeatedly
until the desired length appears.
• To cancel One-touch Timer
Recording within the specified
time, press [STOP C].
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
1
PROG.
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
3
4
Turn on the unit and insert a
recordable tape.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Make sure that the TV input is set
on the unit.
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
2
STOP
Select the recording mode
using [REC MODE]. (See page
87.)
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
3
Select the desired channel to
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
NB203ED
record using [PROG.
/
] or
[the Number buttons].
4
Press [VCR REC/OTR I] repeat-
edly until the desired recording
time (30 minutes to 8 hours)
appears on the TV screen.
One-touch Timer Recording will
start.
0:30
(Normal Recording)
1:00
8:00
7:30
Note
• The remaining recording time will appear on the TV screen during
One-touch Timer Recording. Press [DISPLAY] to see it on the TV
screen.
• If VCR One-touch Timer Recording is completed during DVD
playback or recording, the VCR will be in stop mode and the DVD
keeps the current mode.
• You cannot use the pause function during One-touch Timer
Recording.
• When One-touch Timer Recording is finished and the power
is turned off, the unit will switch to the timer-standby mode
automatically if a timer recording has been programmed.
Press [T-SET] to cancel the timer-standby mode to use the unit
continuously.
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Search
Index search
3
VCR
DVD
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
OPERATE
SETUP
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DUBBING
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
Press [FWD D / q] or [REV
E / r] to start index search.
If you want to go in the forward
C
N
N
D
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
1
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
direction, press [FWD D / q]
If you want to go in the reverse
direction, press [REV E / r]
After index search, the VCR will
play the tape automatically.
.
Press [SEARCH] so that the
index search menu appears.
ENTER
RETURN
.
.@/:
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
PROG.
2
GHI
JKL
MNO
6
4
5
Enter the number of record-
ings you wish to skip using [the
Number buttons] within 30
seconds.
2
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CURRENT PROGRAM
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
0
Beginning
of tape
End
of tape
REV
FWD
Pro.1 Pro.2 Pro.3 Pro.4 Pro.5
02 01 01 02 03
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
INDEX 03
REC/OTR
3
1
STOP
INDEX MARK
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Note
• This function is not available during recording.
• Every time a tape is recorded, an index mark is written on the tape.
• You can make the index mark up to 20.
Time search
OPEN/CLOSE
OPERATE
SETUP
EJECT
DUBBING
3
T-SET
ZOOM
TIMER PROG. REC MODE RAPID PLAY
This feature allows you to go
to a specific point on a tape by
entering the exact amount of
time you wish to skip in order to
reach the point.
Press [FWD D / q] or [REV
E / r] to start time search.
If you want to go in the forward
direction, press [FWD D / q]
If you want to go in the reverse
VCR
DVD
CM SKIP
TOP MENU
MENU LIST
ENTER
RETURN
.
.@/:
ABC
DEF
VCR
DVD
1
2
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG.
+
1
0
direction, press [REV E / r]
After time search, the unit will
play the tape automatically.
.
GHI
JKL
MNO
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
6
4
5
C
N
T
N
A
527D
2
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SKIP
CLEAR/C-RESET SPACE
DISPLAY
1
0
Press [SEARCH] repeatedly so
that the Time search menu
appears.
REV
FWD
PLAY
VCR
DVD
REC/OTR
REC/OTR
3
1
STOP
2
REPEAT
AUDIO SEARCH SLOW
PAUSE
Enter your desired time to skip
using [the Number buttons]
within 30 seconds.
Note
TIME 2:50
• This function is not available during recording.
• Press [STOP C] to stop the search.
•
If the tape reaches the end during the search, this unit will cancel it
and rewind the tape.
• You can set the time up to 9:59.
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Other operations
VCR
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
1
0
P
L
A
Y
STOP
Press
first.
V
R
D
C
I
527A
To cue or review picture during playback (Picture Search):
Press [FWD D / q] or [REV E / r] during playback.
Press it again and the unit will search in super high speed.
To freeze the picture on TV screen during playback (Still mode):
Press [PAUSE F]. Each time you press the button, the picture will be
forwarded frame by frame.
If the picture begins to vibrate vertically during the still mode,
Note
stabilize the picture by pressing the [PROG.
/
].
• Still / Slow / Pause mode will
be automatically cancelled
after 5 minutes to prevent
damage to the tape and the
video head.
If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold
control on your TV, if equipped.
Counter Reset:
Press [CLEAR/C-RESET].
To play back in slow motion:
• To return to play back from
the Picture Search / Still / Slow
mode, press [PLAY B].
Press [SLOW ] during playback or the still mode.
If the noise bars appear on the TV screen, you can reduce it by
pressing [PROG.
/
].
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
This unit will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition, it
has an AV2 and NICAM stereo sound decoder.
This unit will receive stereo and bilingual broadcasts and it is possible
to record in several ways and to play back the sound.
Selecting the Sound Mode
You can select each mode by pressing [AUDIO] on the remote
control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as following.
• During playback of the recorded tape in Hi-Fi mode
• During reception of stereo broadcasts
Display on the
Mode
Audio output
TV screen
STEREO
LEFT
Stereo
L
R
Stereo
L audio from both speakers
R audio from both speakers
Monaural
RIGHT
-None-
Normal
Note
• If you play back non-Hi-Fi
tapes, the unit will play back
automatically in monaural
even if you select any mode.
• If the stereo signal becomes
weak, the broadcast is
automatically recorded in
monaural.
• During reception of bilingual broadcasts
Display on the
TV screen
Mode
Audio output
Main
Sub
Main audio from both speakers
Sub audio from both speakers
Main
Sub
• Main audio from the left speaker
• Sub audio from the right speaker
Main / Sub
Main / Sub
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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing.
Some simple checks or a minor adjustment by you may eliminate the problem and restore correct operation.
Symptom
Remedy
VCR / DVD
The power does not turn on.
• Check the mains cable is connected securely.
• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).
Any of the buttons on the front
panel does not function.
• Check if the Child Lock is activated. (See page 10.)
There is no picture.
• Check signal cables are connected securely.
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.
• Check connections to your TV. (See pages 14-15.)
• Switch the input selector on your TV (to “AV1” for example) until a picture
appears on the screen.
The picture on your TV is distorted • Turn the unit off if the unit is not being used.
during the unit is turned on. • Change the channel on this unit.
TV programme picture does not fill • Set channels with “Auto Tuning” from the Setup menu. (See page 19.)
the screen.
• Select the channel of a TV programme using [PROG.
/
].
TV programme pictures are
distorted.
• Adjust the direction of the TV antenna.
• Adjust the picture. (See the TV instruction manual.)
• Place the antenna and the TV farther apart.
• Separate any bunched antenna cables and the TV.
TV channel cannot be changed.
• Switch the TV input.
• Check if the antenna cable is connected correctly. (See pages 14-15.)
The channel cannot be changed
from the channel you are recording.
• Set the TV input to “TV”.
Playback picture is distorted.
• Do not bring equipment that may cause electrical interference, such as a
cellular phone, near the unit.
The playback picture or TV
programme from equipment
connected through the unit is
distorted.
• If a DVD player, VCR or tuner is connected to your TV via the unit, the
copyprotection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture
quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it
directly to your TV.
Nothing was recorded even
though you set the timer setting
correctly.
• There was a power failure during recording.
• The unit’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more
than 1 hour.
• Reset the clock. (See page 22.)
• Unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet and plug it in again.
• The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.
•
The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority.
Timer recording is not completed
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority. (See page 33.)
or did not start from the beginning. • There was not enough disc or tape space.
There is no sound.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• Check if all cables are connected securely.
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.
• Check the connections to the amplifier input.
• Check if the input source setting on the amplifier is correct.
• Check if the unit is in Pause mode or in Slow-motion Playback mode.
• Check if the unit is in Fast Forward or Fast Reverse mode.
Timer recording is not possible.
• Make sure icon appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not, press
[T-SET].
The remote control does not
function.
• Batteries are exhausted.
• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.
• The remote control is too far from the unit.
• There are no batteries in the remote control.
• The unit is not turned on.
• The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
• Check if the Child Lock is activated. (See page 10.)
• Press [VCR] or [DVD], whichever you need. Then, try again.
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Troubleshooting (cont’d)
Symptom
Remedy
VCR / DVD
The unit does not operate
correctly.
• If static electricity or anything else causes the unit to operate abnormally,
unplug the mains cable and plug it in again.
DV signal cannot be input.
• Before connection, turn on the power supplies for both this unit and the DVC,
and make sure that these units have stopped.
• Only a “DVC-SD” signal can be input from the DVC to this unit. Other types of
signals are not supported.
• Do not connect any device other than the DVC. Even if a recorder or PC with
another DV terminal is connected, the DV function will not operate.
• If the DVC is not recognized after connection, turn off the power supply for
the unit and re-connect the DVC.
The DVC cannot be operated with
this unit.
• Signal input or DVC operation from this unit may be disabled depending on
the type of DVC.
• If a DVC signal cannot be input, use an external input (AV2 / AV3) for analog
connection via AV cables.
• DVC control may be disabled depending on the type of DVC, even in playback
mode other than camera mode. In this case, switch to DVD control and
execute the normal recording procedure while operating the DVC.
Certain functions of the unit
cannot operate.
• Some functions may not operate depending on the type of DVC. For
example, if the DVC does not support slow playback mode, the slow playback
function is disabled.
• With AV4 (DV input), the disc display menu does not appear unless disc
playback is executed.
DV audio signal cannot be
switched.
• For recording with the DVC, the recording audio signal can be set to 12 bits
or 16 bits. However, when 16-bit recording mode is selected, audio signal
cannot be switched. To record an audio signal, set it to 12 bits.
DVD
There is no picture.
• If the Setup menu display appears, press [SETUP] or [RETURN ] to turn off
the display.
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the unit is connected to your TV via a VCR, or if it is connected to a
combination TV / VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some
DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience this
problem even when you connect the unit directly to your TV, try connecting
the unit to your TV’s S-VIDEO input.
Sound is noisy.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
The unit does not play back the
disc.
• No disc is inserted.
• A blank disc is inserted.
• The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.
• The disc is not correctly inserted.
• The unit cannot play back certain discs (such as a CD-ROM). (See page 42.)
•
The region codes on the DVD-Video and the unit are not matched. (See page 42.)
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the unit
turned on for about two hours until the moisture evaporates. (See page 2.)
• The unit cannot play back the disc if it was recorded on another recorder and
not finalised.
There is no sound.
• If the audio signal is not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL /
COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio setting. (See pages 81-83.)
Playback image freezes for a
moment.
• During the playback of a two layered disc, the picture may freeze for a
moment while playback switches from the first to the second layer. This is not
a malfunction.
The unit does not play back the
disc from the beginning.
• Resume playback is activated. (See page 49.) Press [STOP C] twice.
• You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically
appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted.
The unit starts playing back the
disc automatically.
• The DVD-Video features an auto playback function.
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Symptom
Remedy
DVD
Some functions such as Stop,
Search, or Slow-motion Playback
cannot be performed.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of those
operations. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD-Video, DVD-RW or DVD-R
being played back.
• The DVD-Video prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.
• Try changing the language using the DVD-Video menu.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD-Video.
• The DVD-Video prohibits changing the subtitles.
• Try changing the subtitles using the DVD-Video menu.
Angles cannot be changed.
• You can change the angle only if the disc contains multi-angle scene. Angles
can be changed only when the multi-angle scene appears on the screen.
• The DVD-Video prohibits changing angles.
• Try changing the angle using the DVD-Video menu.
Recording does not start
immediately after pressing
[DVD REC/OTR I].
• An unused DVD-RW or DVD-R was inserted. It takes a while for the unit to
automatically format a DVD-RW.
Recording does not stop
immediately after you press
[STOP C].
• It will take a few seconds for the unit to send data to disc before recording
can stop.
The disc tray does not open when
you press
[OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A].
• It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or
edited a disc.
• This is because the unit is sending data to the disc.
“Repairing” appears on the display. • If a power failure occurs or the mains cable is unplugged during recording,
finalising, formatting or editing (even after “Wait for a moment.” message
disappeared), a repairing process will begin automatically when the unit is
turned on next time. It may take several minutes up to about four hours.
Repairing
In a case you intend to cancel the
Repairing process.
• If you intend to cancel the Repairing process, press [OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A]
on the front panel, then select “Yes” with [Cursor s / B] and press [ENTER].
After that, the disc tray will automatically open. In case the Repairing
process is cancelled, the disc MAY NOT work.
Do you want to cancel a repairing process ?
When selecting “Yes”, the disc may not be
usable.
Yes
No
Repairing
VCR
Picture noise appears.
• Adjust tracking control for better picture by pressing [PROG.
you are playing back a video tape.
/
] while
• Head cleaning for VCR may be necessary.
Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING” on page 4.
The unit does not play back the
tape.
• No video tape is inserted.
Recording does not start
immediately after pressing
[VCR REC/OTR I].
• Make sure the video tape has a record tab when you record to a video tape. If
needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
The remote control does not
function.
• Check if a video tape is in the unit. Press [VCR]. Then, try again.
• Check if the Child Lock is activated. (See page 10.)
The motor rotates even when
playback / recording is stopped.
• The motor may rotate for the duration of approximately 5 minutes for
efficient operation. This is not a malfunction.
* If the above remedies do not solve the problem, please call an authorised service centre.
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Troubleshooting (cont’d)
Error message
Cause
Solution
Disc Error
• An unplayable disc is inserted in the
unit.
• The disc is upside down.
• Insert a standard disc shown in
“Playable discs”. (See page 42.)
• Insert the disc with the labelled side
facing up.
— Please eject the disc. —
Playback feature may not be available on
this Disc.
Region Error
— Please eject the disc. —
Playback is not authorised in your region.
• Playback is not authorised in the region
of the DVD-Video that you inserted in
the unit.
• Insert a DVD-Video with region codes 4
or ALL.
Parental Lock On
The current selected parental level
prohibits playback.
•
The current selected parental level in the
Setup menu prohibits playback.
• Check the “Parental Lock” setting. (See
pages 85-86.)
Recording Error
This programme is not allowed to be
recorded.
• The recording function encountered a
copy prohibited programme.
• Original source is in NTSC system.
• You cannot record copy prohibited
programmes.
Recording Error
This programme is not recordable in
Video mode.
• You are trying to record a copy-once
programme onto a DVD-RW disc in
Video mode.
• Record the programme onto a DVD-RW
disc in VR mode.
• Reformat to “VR mode”. (See page 28.)
Recording Error
Cannot record on this disc.
• You are trying to record onto a disc that
is unrecordable, or the disc status does
not satisfy recording requirements.
• The disc is dirty.
• Insert a recordable disc, and ensure
the disc status satisfies the recording
requirements. (See page 24.)
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
• Replace the disc.
• The disc is damaged.
Recording Error
This programme is not allowed to be
recorded on this disc.
• You are trying to record a copy-once
programme onto a DVD-RW disc that is
not compatible with CPRM.
• Insert a ver. 1.1 or ver. 1.2 DVD-RW disc
(compatible with CPRM).
Recording Error
This disc is protected and not recordable.
• You are trying to record onto a disc that
is set as protected in the Setup menu.
• Remove the disc protect setting in the
Setup menu. (See page 40.)
Recording Error
• You are trying to record onto a disc that
has no space for recording.
• Insert a recordable disc with enough
recording space.
• Delete unnecessary original titles. (See
page 64.)
Disc is full.
(No area for new recording)
Recording Error
• You are trying to record onto a disc on
which the number of recorded titles has
reached the maximum (99).
• Delete unnecessary original titles. (See
page 64.)
You cannot record more than 99 titles on
one disc.
(The maximum is 99)
Recording Error
• You are trying to record onto a disc on
which the number of recorded chapters
has reached the maximum (999).
• Delete unnecessary chapter mark from
an Original list. (See pages 67-68, 77.)
You cannot record more than 999
chapters on one disc.
(The maximum is 999)
Recording Error
You cannot record on this disc as Control
Information is full.
• This disc has no space to write Control
Information when recording or deleting
contents.
• Delete unnecessary titles. (See page 64.)
• When editing has been repeatedly
performed, the control information
area may become full even though the
recording area has enough space.
Recording Error
You cannot record on this disc as Power
Calibration Area is full.
• When recordings are performed
repeatedly onto an unstable disc, this
area may become full.
• Insert a new disc.
• Every time you insert a disc for
recording, part of the disc’s working
area will be used.
• If you repeat these frequently, it will be
used up quicker and you may not be
able to record full 99 titles.
Recording Error
This disc is already finalised.
• You are trying to record onto a disc that
is already finalised.
• Release the finalising for the disc. (See
pages 40-41.)
* If you are still having trouble with the unit after checking all the Troubleshooting points, write down the
error code and the error description and consult your dealer or an authorised service centre.
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Language code
Language
Abkhazian
Afar
Afrikaans
Albanian
Amharic
Arabic
Armenian
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Code
4748
4747
4752
6563
4759
4764
5471
4765
4771
4772
4847
5167
4860
5072
4854
4855
4864
4853
5971
4851
5759
4947
7254
4961
5464
4965
5047
6058
5160
5161
5166
5261
5256
5255
5264
5271
5358
5747
5051
5158
5758
5360
5367
5447
5569
5455
Language
Code
5467
5565
5560
5547
5551
5557
5347
5566
5647
5669
5760
5765
5757
6469
5771
6460
5761
5767
5861
5847
5868
5860
5866
5957
5953
5965
5958
5966
5955
5964
5961
5960
6047
6051
6061
6149
6164
6159
6247
6265
5247
6258
6266
6367
6459
6461
Language
Russian
Samoan
Sangho
Sanskrit
Scots Gaelic
Serbian
Serbo-Croatian
Sesotho
Setswana
Shona
Sindhi
Singhalese
Siswat
Slovak
Slovenian
Somali
Code
6467
6559
6553
6547
5350
6564
6554
6566
6660
6560
6550
6555
6565
6557
6558
6561
5165
6567
6569
6568
6658
6653
6647
6666
6651
6654
4861
6655
6661
6665
6664
6657
6669
6757
6764
6772
6855
6861
4971
6961
7054
5655
7161
7267
Hungarian
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Interlingua
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Javanese
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Kirghiz
Kirundi
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Latin
Latvian; Lettish
Lingala
Lithuanian
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Pashto; Pushto
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Rhaeto-Romance
Romanian
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Glossary
Analogue audio
DTS
Region code
(Digital Theater System)
DTS is a Multi-channel surround
sound system, but it is different
An electrical signal that directly
represents sound. In contrast,
digital audio can also be an
Regions associate discs and
players with particular areas of
the world. This unit will only play
back discs that have compatible
region codes. You can find the
region code of your unit by
looking on the rear panel. Some
discs are compatible with more
than one region (or all regions).
electrical signal, but is an indirect from Dolby Digital. Both formats
representation of sound. See also were developed by Digital
Digital audio.
Theater Systems, Inc.
Aspect ratio
Finalise
The width of a TV screen relative
to its height. Conventional TVs
are 4:3 (i.e., the screen is almost
square). Widescreen models are
16:9 (the screen is almost twice
as wide as its height).
To make DVDs that have been
recorded playable in DVD players.
It is possible to finalise DVD-RW/-R
discs with this unit.
Sampling frequency
The rate at which sound is
measured by a specified interval
to turn it into digital audio
data. The number of samples
in one second is defined as the
sampling frequency. The higher
the rate is, the better the possible
sound quality.
JPEG
(Joint Photographic Experts
Group)
JPEG is a method of compressing
still image files. You can copy
JPEG files on CD-RW/-R discs
from a computer and play back
the files on this unit.
Chapter
Just as a book is split up into
several chapters, a title on a
DVD disc is usually divided into
chapters. See also Title.
S-Video output
Video is output as the individual
signals of colour(C) and
luminance(Y), so a higher-quality
picture will be displayed.
CM SKIP
MP3
This unit can skip TV commercials
during DVD Video playback.
Once [CM SKIP] is pressed, the
start point will be set forward 30
seconds and playback resume
automatically. (You can press
[CM SKIP] up to 6 times.)
CPRM
(Content Protection for
Recordable Media)
CPRM is a scrambling copy
protection system for the
protection of “copy-once”
broadcast programmes (e.g.
some satellite broadcasts).
(MPEG Audio Layer 3)
MP3 is a method of compressing
files. You can copy MP3 files on
CD-RW/-R discs from a computer
and play back the files on this
unit.
PBC (Video CD only)
(Playback Control)
This function enables you to play
back interactive software using a
menu screen. See also Title.
Title
(DVD)
A collection of chapters on a
DVD. See also chapter.
(Video CD)
The contents of a Video CD.
When playing back a Video CD
with the PBC function, the Title
menu will appear automatically.
PCM
(Pulse Code Modulation)
PCM is a format that converts
audio into digital data. It is
mainly used for Audio CDs and
DAT. This unit can play back
sounds as realistic as possible
by converting even compressed
Dolby Digital and MPEG audio to
PCM.
Track
Audio CDs and Video CDs use
tracks to divide the contents of a
disc. The DVD equivalent is called
a chapter. See also Chapter.
Digital audio
An indirect representation of
sound using numbers. During
recording, the sound is measured
at discrete intervals (44 or 100
times a second for CD audio) by
an analogue-todigital converter,
generating a stream of numbers.
On playback, a digital-to-
analogue converter generates an
analogue signal based on these
numbers. See also Sampling
frequency and Analogue audio.
Playlist
From this list you can play back
contents of a disc in your desired
order or in sequence. It is also
possible to directly search for a
specific scene.
Dolby Digital
A system developed by Dolby
Laboratories that compresses
digital sound. It works with stereo
(2ch) or multi-channel audio.
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Specifications
General
System
DVD-Video, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R
VHS Video Cassette Tape
VCR video heads
Power requirements
Power consumption
Weight
Four heads
230–240V ~ 10%, 50Hz 0.5%
35W (standby: 5.0W)
4.4kg
Dimensions (width x height x depth)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
TV format
435 x 99.5 x 261mm
5°C to 40°C
Less than 80% (no condensation)
PAL B/G
Recording
Recording format
Video Recording format (DVD-RW only),
Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R)
Recording discs
DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable
Video recording format
Sampling frequency
Compression format
13.5MHz
MPEG
Audio recording format
Sampling frequency
Compression format
48kHz
Dolby Digital
Tuner
Receivable channels
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• The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
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FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
AUSTRALIA
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.au
OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE
1300 135 022
(LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA)
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
NEW ZEALAND
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.nz
CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER
OR CALL
SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 09 573 0111
FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113
SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
SPform019(JUNE 2004)
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This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period
of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase.
If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp
Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the
owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has
to be returned for repair.
This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting
from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including
but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect,
accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or
any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.
Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a
warranty claim.
This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and
implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT RETURN THIS DOCUMENT TO SHARP
purchase
For your reference, please enter the particulars of your
below and retain, with your purchase documentation.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Retailer
SPform020 (JUNE 2004)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand
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