DVD Recorder + VCR DF-7150D User Manual P/N : 97P95600D0-7N Downloaded From Disc-Player.
Safety Instructions INTRODUCTION Please keep the DVD Recorder+VCR’s guarantee sheet and receipt in a safe place. Precautions • Read this booklet carefully. • Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that shown on the back of your DVD Recorder+VCR. • Read this page and chapter ‘Setting up your DVD Recorder+VCR’ to help you set up and adjust your product correctly. • Do not put the DVD Recorder+VCR in a hot or humid place. • Do not open the DVD Recorder+VCR.
Important Safeguards CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage‘ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Important Safeguards Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or ‘short-out’ parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. 17 BURDEN Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product.
Overview Overview Playback only DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc with the latest digital video technology. DVD video uses modern MPEG2 data compression technology that enables an entire feature film to be stored on a single five inch disc. DVD-R (DVD-Recordable): These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in ‘Video mode‘ and the recording was finalized.
Overview Overview • You cannot record copy-protected video using this DVD Recorder+VCR. Copy-protected video includes DVDVideo discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. • Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using DVD+RW discs with CPRM.
Identification of Controls Identification of Controls INTRODUCTION Front Panel Front Panel Display ! @ ^ *) 2 & (1 ! STANDBY/ON Turns the DVD Recorder+VCR on and off. @ Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. # EJECT (VCR) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. $ Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. % OPEN/CLOSE (DVD) Opens or closes the disc tray. ^ REW DVD: Skips to previous chapter. VCR: Rewinds the tape during Stop mode. Press during Play mode for fast reverse picture search.
Identification of Controls Identification of Controls INTRODUCTION Remote Control Turns the DVD Recorder+VCR on and off. Lock/Unlock the front panel control by pressing and holding it over 5 seconds. - Opens and closes the disc tray in DVD mode. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck in VCR mode. Selects DVD mode. Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. For more details, Refer to One Touch Record (OTR) on page 42. Copies from DVD to VCR (or from VCR to DVD).
Identification of Controls Connections ! @ # $% ^ • Make sure the DVD Recorder+VCR is connected directly to the TV, and the TV is set to the correct video input. • Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCR’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. • Do not connect the DVD Recorder+VCR via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. ( * ! AC Power Cord Plug into a power outlet.
Connections Connections Connecting a TV Connecting an Amplifier/Receiver Choose one of the following TV connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro Logic RF Connection Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the left and right audio in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A).
Connections Connecting Optional Equipment To receive audio/video signals from other equipment, connect the AVF jacks on the DVD Recorder+VCR to the audio/video out jacks on your external component, using optional audio/video cables. Initial Installation Initial Installation After successfully connecting your DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV and other devices, this chapter will show you how to complete the initial installation. Jack Panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.
Initial Installation 6 Select the desired disc playback subtitle language using […/†]. Press [ENTER] to confirm. Setup Menu Overview Installation Please select disc subtitle language: Default English Spanish French Czech Danish German Instructions Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move …† 7 The DVD Recorder+VCR detects channels automatically and stores them in memory. Initial Setup Installation Searching for available TV stations: Menu Navigation 1 2 3 4 5 Press [SETUP]. The Setup menu appears.
Initial Setup 9 10 Use […/†] to select ‘Auto Search‘. Search the real channel number by pressing [œ/√]. Auto Set Manual Setup Standard Reception Auto Search Fine Tune Decoder Store Channel Program Name Instructions PAL-BG Aerial CH-02 N/A PR-01 P-01 Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move …† 11 Select ‘Fine Tune’. You can adjust the fine tuning. Manual Setup PAL-BG Aerial CH-02 The DVD Recorder+VCR has a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 99 channels.
Initial Setup Adjust Channels 1 Follow steps 1-2 as shown under ‘Manual Set’. 2 Use […/†] to select ‘Adjust Channels‘. 3 Press [ENTER]. The Adjust Channels menu appears. 4 Use […/†] to select the PR number you want to adjust. Then press VCR Record Quality Manual Set Auto Set Set Clock Adjust Channels Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move …† Adjust Channels PR-01 PR-02 PR-03 PR-04 PR-05 PR-06 Use […/†] to select 'Edit' and press [ENTER]. You can put a name by pressing […/†] and [œ /√].
Initial Setup PREFERENCES / Video Settings Menu/Subtitle/Audio Language Select your preferred language for Disc Menus, Subtitles, and Audio soundtracks. Follow the same procedure as the OSD Language. Default : The disc’s default language is selected. Initial Setup Language OSD Language Menu Language Subtitle Language Audio Language Instructions English Select Menu Default Language Default Default Default … 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP]. Preferences Use [œ/√] to select ‘Preferences‘.
Initial Setup PREFERENCES / Audio Settings PREFERENCES / Parental Controls Set Parental Level Follow the same procedure as ‘Video’ Settings to select ‘Audio’ Settings. The Parental Controls feature allows you to prevent DVDs from being played based on their ratings or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes. You can set the parental level from ‘ADULT’ to ‘KIDS’.
Initial Setup 8 Press [ENTER] to confirm your rating selection, then press [SETUP] to exit the menu. PREFERENCES / VCR Parental Control Set Parental Level ADULT Change Password Set Parental Country Code Instructions Enter-Confirm Setup-Exit Move …† Parental Control Set Parental Level ADULT Change Password Set Parental Country Code This feature enables you to search for Index marks or specific times on your VHS tapes.
Initial Setup The On-Screen Display provides feedback on the status of the DVD Recorder+VCR and/or the currently loaded disc or tape. To access the On-Screen Display (or OSD), press [DISPLAY]. Restore Defaults If you wish, you can reset the DVD Recorder+VCR to its original factory settings. 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP]. Use [œ/√] to select ‘Restore Defaults‘. Press [ENTER]. The Initialize menu will appear. Use the […/†] buttons to select ‘Yes‘ and press [ENTER].
On-Screen Display Overview DVD Playback OSD Menu Options for DVD Playing a DVD During DVD playback, press [DISPLAY] to show information about the current disc. While the disc information is displayed, press [DISPLAY] again to show the disc remaining time. 1 Press [DVD] to set the remote control to operate the DVD deck. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR.
DVD Playback Changing the Audio Language Press [AUDIO] and then press [AUDIO] repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio track. Subtitles DVD Playback Search 1 Press [SEARCH] to display the Search menu. 2 Use [œ √] to move to Title (T) or Chapter (C) and use […†] to set the title or chapter number. Press [SUBTITLE] and then press [SUBTITLE] repeatedly during playback to select among all available subtitle languages.
VCR Playback VCR Playback Before You Begin Special Playback Features Press the VCR button to set the remote control to operate the VCR deck. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the DVD Recorder+VCR. Notes on special playback features Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.
Other Disc Playback Other Disc Playback Audio CD/MP3 PLAYBACK The DVD Recorder+VCR can play audio CDs and MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. 1 Insert the CD disc and close the tray. The Audio CD or MP3 CD menu appears on the TV screen after a few moments to load the disc. 2 Use […†] to select a track or a file, then press [ENTER]. 3 4 5 Select the thumbnail you want to display using […†œ √] and press [ENTER].
Basic Recording Basic Recording Recording from TV Checking the Recording Time Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Total time and recorded time are displayed on the TV screen after pressing [DISPLAY]. Recorded time is displayed on the front panel display. 1 Turn on the DVD Recorder+VCR and load a recordable disc or tape. Make sure your TV input is set to view the DVD Recorder+VCR. To Pause the Recording 2 Set the desired Recording mode by pressing [REC MODE] repeatedly.
Basic Recording Timer Recording Copy Edit (DVD ➝VCR) Timer Recording using Manual Set Record Screen During one touch copy you can search or change REC SPEED and resume copy. The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month. 1 2 3 4 1 Insert recordable media such as DVD+R ,DVD+RW, recordable VHS tape. 2 Press [TIMER]. During One Touch Copy press [PLAY/PAUSE] to enter COPY EDIT mode. Search with [FF/REW] or [NEXT/PREV] button.
Timer Recording Recording from an External Input Canceling a Timer Recording Recording from External Components You can clear a Timer Recording any time before the recording actually starts. • Use […†] to select the program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List, then press [ENTER] to modify it. Use [œ √] to select 'Delete' then press [ENTER]. You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD Recorder+VCR’s external inputs.
Recording from an External Input Editing What is DV? DISC Initialize Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to the DVD Recorder+VCR using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995. ‘i.LINK’ and the ‘i.LINK’ logo are trademarks. • The DVD Recorder+VCR is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
Editing Editing Finalize (Make Compatible) Change Disc Name Finalizing a DVD+R ‘locks’ its recordings in place so the disc can be played on most standard DVD players or computers equipped with DVD-ROM drives. 'Make Compatible' for a DVD+RW will automatically create a menu screen for navigating the disc. This menu screen is accessible by pressing [MENU] or [TITLE]. You can rename your disc to any name you choose. The default disc name is ‘MY DVD‘.
Editing Title Menu Change Name You can manage the titles on your DVD+R/RW discs using the Title menu. To change the name of a title: Play a Title To play a title: 1 2 3 4 5 Press [MENU] to display the disc menu. Select the desired title you want to manage using […†]. Play Title … Press [√] to display the title menu. Select ‘Play Title' using [œ √] . † Instructions Enter-Confirm Press [Enter] to change the title name. √ Instructions Enter-Confirm The Keyboard Menu will be displayed.
Editing Editing When you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc already recorded by your DVD Recorder+VCR, you can edit the titles and chapters in a variety of ways. To edit a recorded title, select the title on the disc menu and press [EDIT]. The selected title will begin playing automatically. Editing Hide Chapters This feature allows you to hide or unhide a chapter. After hiding a chapter, the chapter is not deleted but only hidden. If a chapter is hidden then it shows ‘Unhide Chapter‘ and vice versa.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer support. Symptom Cause No power. The power cord is disconnected. No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD Recorder+VCR signal output. No sound. Playback picture is poor. DVD Recorder+VCR does not start playback. The video cable is not connected securely. The TV power is turned off.
Technical Specifications General Technical Specifications Outputs Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system 200–240V~, 50/60 Hz 32W 16.9 x 3.54 x 14.0 inches (430 x 91 x 354 mm) (w x h x d) 13.5 lbs (6.18 kg) 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) 5% to 90% PAL Colour Recording Recording formats Recordable discs Recordable time DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO DVD+R, DVD+RW [DVD] Approx.
