DVD RECORDER MODEL DV-SR3U OPERATION MANUAL 1 • The region number for this recorder is 1 IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTE EZ SET UP (AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP) EZ SET UP (PROGRAMACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA DE 1 Connect Antenna/Cable to Recorder first. En primer lugar conecte la antena/el cable a el producto. 2 Then, plug into AC Power Outlet. A continuación, enchúfelos al tomacorriente de CA. CANAL/PUESTA EN HORA DEL RELOJ) 3 Do not press the POWER button until completion of EZ Set Up.
For future reference, record the model and serial number (located on the rear of the product) in the space provided. DV-SR3U Model No.: ———————————— Serial No.: ———————————— WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION : Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these instructions for later use. ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................... 3 Clock Setting ............................................... 29 Features ....................................................... 6 Accessories ................................................. 7 Auto Clock Setting ......................................................... Manual Clock Setting ..................................................... Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (DST) Adjustment ....... Precautions about Using This Product .....
Contents Editing an Original Title .............................. 60 Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title (ERASE SCENE) ......................................................... Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) ............................................. How to Enter Text ........................................................... Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) .............. Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) .............
Features 1 A new timer recording system: “Easy Recording Guide” • This feature makes timer recording easier. A schedule grid of times and channels is displayed on the screen, and by simply designating cells in the grid with the remote control, timer programming becomes as easy as circling your favorite shows in the newspaper. You can also see at a glance which time slots are already programmed, and avoid any overlap.
Accessories Remote control unit (RRMCGA199WJSA) Two “AAA” size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) for the remote control unit Video/audio cable (QCNW-A002WJPZ) Round coaxial cable (QCNW-A005WJPZ) 7
Precautions about Using This Product Do not use at locations at high temperature. Do not place objects on the Recorder. • If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car with the windows shut), this may cause deformation of the cabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not to allow the area abound the Recorder or discs to reach a high temperature. • Do not place any objects, such as vases or lighted candles on the top of the Recorder.
Precautions about Using This Product Notes about use • The cabinet surface employs a lot of plastic. Do not wipe these surfaces with benzene or thinner because this may cause deterioration or paint peeling. • The Recorder and cabinet may become a little hot, depending on the use environment when using this Recorder. This is not a malfunction. • When unplugging the power cord (to move the Recorder, etc.), first turn off power (STANDBY indicator on the front of the Recorder lights up red).
About DVD Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder • The following discs can be played back and recorded with this Recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for CDs). • Since this Recorder is compatible with the NTSC format, use discs that contain the letters “NTSC” on the disc or package. • Use discs that are compatible with standards as indicated by the presence of the following logo marks on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed.
About DVD *7 About MP3 file format MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio layer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions. (Some files that have “.mp3” extensions or files that have not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.) Æ Playing MP3 discs • Some MP3 files are not played in the order they were recorded. • The maximum number of layers which can be recognized, including files and folders, is 8. • The multi-session discs cannot be played.
About DVD Recording Formats • There are two recording formats available with this Recorder: the VR mode and the Video mode. • The recording format that can be selected may differ depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Types of Discs for Recording (page 11). • Recording in the VR mode and Video mode cannot be mixed on one disc.
About DVD Using the Proper Disc Unrecordable Material Select the disc and recording format to be used according to the objective of the recording. Select the disc and recording format by referring to the table below.
Initialization and Finalization Initialization (Formatting) Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 84 for details about Initialization.) When an unused DVD-RW disc is placed in the Recorder immediately after the disc has been purchased, the Recorder is set to automatically begin initializing in the VR mode. The settings can also be changed so that discs are initialized in the Video mode (page 84).
About the Contents of the Disc Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc case usually contains various information about the contents of the disc. 1 2 2 1. English 2. Chinese 3 2 4 16:9 LB 1. English 2. Chinese 5 2 123 456 z Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original track.
Important Information Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust • DVD-R and DVD-RW discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be recorded, or important data recorded may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place. Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the center of the disc case and store the case and disc upright.
Major Components Main Unit (Front) 1 2 3 6 To open the front door, lay your finger on this part and pull toward you. 1 2 3 4 S-VIDEO RESET VIDEO L (MONO)-AUDIO-R LINE IN 3 4 5 POWER (p. 25) STANDBY indicator (p. 25) Remote sensor (p. 19) RESET (p. 88) 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 LINE IN 3 (p. 75) • AUDIO Input jacks • VIDEO Input jack • S-VIDEO Input jack Disc tray (p. 34) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 34) 8 TIMER indicator (p. 38) 9 | PLAY (p. 47) 10 ■ STOP (pp. 35, 47) 11 STILL/PAUSE (pp.
Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1 POWER (p. 25) 2 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 34) 3 Number buttons (pp. 20, 39) 4 CH DISPLAY (p. 32) 5 GAMMA (p. 54) 6 * START MENU (p. 28) 7 * REC LIST/DVD TITLE (pp. 47, 53) 8 * Cursor buttons (' /" /\ /|) (pp. 26, 28) 9 * EXIT (p. 28) 10*COLOR BUTTON (pp. 37, 47) Blue (A), Red (B), Green (C), Yellow (D) 11 REV (p. 49) 12* STILL/PAUSE (pp. 35, 50) 13*■ STOP (pp. 35, 47) 14* F.
Major Components Loading the Batteries 1 • • • • • While pressing Y down, slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Load the batteries. Load the two “AAA” size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote control unit. Make sure that the battery poles and are positioned as indicated. 3 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. NOTE Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or excessive humidity.
Major Components Operating a TV Using the Remote Control (Universal Remote Control) The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of 21 different types of TVs. To enter the Manufacturer’s Code for your TV, follow the instructions below. There is no guarantee that the universal remote control will function with your TV. Setting the Manufacturer’s Code 1 2 3 Press POWER and CH ' of TV CONTROL simultaneously.
Basic Connection 1 Easy Connection The following connection is the basic connection to watch or record TV programs. To use a cable box or satellite receiver, see “CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections” on pages 23 and 24. Important! • Be sure to turn off and unplug from the AC outlet this Recorder and all equipment before connecting the cables. • This Recorder is equipped with copy protection technology.
Basic Connection Using Other Types of Video Output In order to view clearer DVD images, it is recommended that you use a commercially available S-video or component video cable when connecting your TV to the video output. Connecting Using an S-VIDEO Output TV Connect the S-VIDEO Output jack on this Recorder to the Svideo input jack on your TV using an S-video cable (commercially available).
CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (1) 1 The following connection is the connection to a cable box or satellite receiver when receiving only a few scrambled channels. When many or all the channels are scrambled, see the connection on page 24. Using this connection, you can: • Record unscrambled CATV signals by selecting them on this Recorder.
CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (2) 1 The following connection is the connection to a cable box or satellite receiver when many or all the channels received are scrambled. Using this connection, you can: • Record any CATV signals by selecting them on the cable box or satellite receiver. • Record using the “AV AUTO REC” function (see page 44) when LINE IN 1 is used for cable box/satellite receiver connection. You can watch TV channels.
EZ Set Up Important! (Caution during EZ Set Up): • Do not press POWER on the Recorder or remote control. The EZ Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when the antenna cable is connected to the rear of the Recorder and the power plug is then connected to an AC outlet. POWER Important! When using a cable box: • See “CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections” on pages 23 and 24. • Leave power on the cable box turned on and select a channel that carries EDS signals.
Connection Guide Before using the Recorder, use the Connection Guide function for easy initial settings regarding TV connection, on screen language, etc. Selecting the TV Terminal 5 Preparation • Turn on the power of TV. • Switch TV input to the AV input used to connect to the Recorder. 1 Press ' / " to select the type of video input terminal on the connected TV. CONNECTION GUIDE 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM SELECT TV TERMINAL VIDEO Press and hold CONNECTION GUIDE for more than 2 seconds.
Connection Guide 14 Press ' / " to select “DIGITAL Advanced Setting 10 Press ' / " to select “PROGRESSIVE OUT”, then press SET/ENTER. CONNECTION GUIDE 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM IMAGE/SOUND SET LIST/ADV SET TV MODE [ NORMAL (4:3) ] SET PROGRESSIVE OUT [ OFF ] SET DD OUTPUT LEVEL [ NO ] SET DIGITAL AUDIO OUT [ Dolby Digital ] SET • The “SETS PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT” screen is displayed. 11 Press \ / | to select “PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON” or “PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF”, then press SET/ENTER.
About START MENU About START MENU With this Recorder, you can call up functions like Playback, Edit and Other Settings from the START MENU. For details on operation procedures, see the page explaining each option. 1 2 Basic START MENU Operation 1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU.
Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting (If you know a channel that carries EDS signals) Important! When using a cable box: • See “CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections” on pages 23 and 24. • Leave power on the cable box turned on and select a channel that carries EDS signals. 1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen. START MENU [REC LIST] REC LIST 8 Press SET/ENTER to select “TIME ZONE”. 9 Press \ / | to select the desired time zone.
Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting 1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. 3 Press \ / | to select “ADJUSTMENT”. 4 Press ' / " to select “CLOCK SETTING”, then press SET/ ENTER. 5 Press ' / " to select “MANUAL SETTING”, then press SET/ ENTER.
Channel Setting Channel Setting Adding/Erasing Channel Memory This Recorder can receive a maximum of 181 channels as shown below by presetting the channels into memory. (VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CATV: 1 to 125) Use this function to manually add or erase channels to/from the memory. 1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen. 1 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. 2 Press \ / | to select “ADJUSTMENT”.
Display Information Content of TV Screen Display When the power is turned on or the channel is switched. 3 STEREO L R SAP 1 2 34 SAP ON Checking Remaining Time of DVD and Number of Titles 1 5 Press ON SCREEN (under the cover). • The DVD information screen is displayed. Display automatically disappears in 3 seconds.
Display Information Switching Front Panel Display Front panel display 1 Turn the power on. • Channel display (when watching TV) • Counter display (during playback/ recording) Hour 2 Minute Second Press DISPLAY (under the cover). • Remaining time display (when watching TV) Hour Minute • Current title number and chapter number (during playback) Current title Current chapter • Channel currently recorded (during recording) 3 Press DISPLAY (under the cover) again.
Recording to DVD Checking Remaining Time and Other Information Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) during DVD playback or recording. • Disc capacity and the number of recorded titles, etc. are displayed. It is recommended to confirm before recording. DVD-RW VR OR IG IN AL F I NE REMAIN 0h30m 2 10 00 : 00 : 00 Loading Disc 1 Press POWER to turn the power on. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the Recorder to open the disc tray.
Recording to DVD 4 Press Number buttons or CHANNEL ' / " to select the channel to record. 5 Press REC MODE to select the desired recording mode. • The recording mode changes as shown below each time the button is pressed. FINE SP LP EP MNgg • Recording mode set when “MNgg” is selected is the recording mode set on the “MANUAL REC. MODE” Select screen (page 36). 6 Press ● REC. • Recording begins and REC icon is displayed.
Setting Recording Mode LP DVD-RW/R Recording Mode and Recording Time Setting the Manual Recording Mode (MN) DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R Recording Recording Recording Recording Mode Time (approx.) Mode Time (approx.
Timer Recording Easy Recording Guide DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R • This lets you set the timer recording schedule for the next 7 days simply by filling in the pertinent blocks in the onscreen time schedule. • You can set timer recording for up to a maximum of 8 programs. (This includes VCR Plus+ and Timer Recording.) Preparation to Use Easy Recording Guide 1 Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. 2 Preset the channels.
Timer Recording 6 Press \ / | to select “REC. MODE”, then press SET/ENTER. COMPLETE SELECT DAILY REC. MODE ENTER n ENTER WEEKLY RETURN ONCE • Press \ / | to select the item you want to correct such as the start/stop time, then press ' / " to correct. (For details refer to page 40.) • If you complete timer recording setting less than 3 minutes before it starts, timer recording start time column will stay as selected. Reset the timer recording start time at least 3 minutes after the present time.
Timer Recording Timer Recording with VCR Plus+® System DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE 4 • When recording a program on a channel for the first time, be sure to enter the correct channel number in this step, otherwise the PlusCode number will not be successfully decoded. DVD-R • The VCR Plus+® System allows you to program your Recorder for timer recording simply by inputting the PlusCode number. • The PlusCode numbers are listed in most newspapers, television guides, and local CATV listings.
Timer Recording 7 Confirm the programs on the list and then press SET/ENTER. • Timer Setting will be completed and the recording method selection screen will appear. To continue timer recording with VCR Plus+, press SET/ ENTER and follow the same procedure from step 2. 8 Press EXIT to complete VCR Plus+ timer setting. NOTE Timer Recording from an External Equipment (e.g. CATV box) using VCR Plus+ System • Press \ / | in step 4 to select “AIR/CATV”, then press ' / " to select “EXT.”.
Timer Recording To Set Daily or Weekly Timer Program • Press Blue (A) or Red (B). Each time you press the button, setting changes as shown below: Timer Recording by Specifying Date, Time and Channel DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE Blue (A) (DAILY): DVD-R • You can timer record up to 8 programs scheduled within a year, including VCR Plus+ System and Easy Recording Guide. Preparation for Timer Recording 1 Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. 2 Preset the channels.
Timer Recording 9 Press \ / | to select “REC. MODE”, then press SET/ENTER. COMPLETE SELECT DAILY REC. MODE ENTER ENTER WEEKLY n RETURN ONCE 10 Press ' / " to select the recording mode, then press SET/ ENTER. • If there is not enough empty space (time), a message is displayed. Select the recording mode again. When “MANUAL SETTING (MN)” is selected: • Select the recording mode with \ / |, then press SET/ENTER. (The recording mode can be selected from 32 levels.
Timer Recording Confirm, Change and Cancel a Timer Program DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R Confirming the Content of a Timer Program in Detail or Change Its Content 2 • You can confirm, change and cancel the content of timer programs set by “EASY REC. GUIDE”, “VCR Plus+” and “TIMER PROGRAM”. • The Timer Program List shows all timer programs set. Confirming 1 Press PROGRAM LIST to display “TIMER PROGRAM LIST”. TIMER PROGRAM LIST CAN CHECK, CHANGE OR CANCEL TIMER PROGRAM.
Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (AV AUTO REC) DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R When connected to a satellite receiver, etc. with a timer recording function, this Recorder can be used to automatically record the timer program. (Refer to the operation manual of the satellite receiver, etc. for instructions on how to set the timer program.) Recording with AV AUTO REC 1 • Set the recording timer on the satellite receiver, etc. for the program you wish to record.
Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (AV AUTO REC) To Cancel the AV AUTO REC Function Before Recording Press POWER. • The Recorder is turned on and the AV AUTO REC function will be canceled with the “AUTO REC” indicator on the front display panel turned off. During Recording Press ■STOP. • The “AUTO REC” indicator will be turned off. • Timer recording is given priority when timer recording and AV AUTO REC times overlap.
Eliminating Problems (Recording, Timer Recording) When You Cannot Record Problem • • • • • No disc in the Recorder. Unrecordable disc is loaded. Not enough disc capacity. Recorder cannot identify the disc. Disc is protected. Suggested Solution • Load recordable DVD. • Load recordable DVD with enough capacity. • Cancel disc protection or change to new recordable DVD for recording. When You Cannot Timer Record Problem • • • • • No disc in the Recorder. Unrecordable disc is loaded.
DVD/CD Playback This section explains playback of DVD-RW/R discs recorded with this Recorder, commercially available DVD Video discs (like movies) and CDs. • To play back a DVD-RW/R recorded with this Recorder, select the title to be played back, and then start playback. • Display the list of initial images (thumbnails) for each title, and select a title. (REC LIST) 3 Press REC LIST to display REC LIST (THUMBNAIL). • The REC LIST can also be displayed from the START MENU (see page 28).
DVD/CD Playback To Record a Chapter Mark during Playback Press CHAPTER MARK (under the cover). • The message “RECORDED CHAPTER MARK.” is displayed, and the chapter mark is recorded. • Chapter marks can be set during playback only with DVD-RW (VR mode). • Chapter marks cannot be set manually for DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD-R. NOTE • To display the counter during playback, press ON SCREEN (page 32).
DVD/CD Playback Audio CD/Video CD Playback Other Types of Playback VIDEO CD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE AUDIO CD Playback from the beginning 1 2 Load a disc. Press |PLAY. • Playback begins from the first track. 3 To stop playback, press ■STOP. Playback by selecting the track 1 DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD • This section explains other types of DVD playback operations. Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) Use to fast forward/reverse programs being played. 1 1 Press DIRECT.
DVD/CD Playback Slow Playback Replay This lets you play back video at slow speed. This lets you skip about 10 seconds back. This is convenient for replaying a short scene you missed. 1 2 Press SLOW during playback. • The slow playback speed will cycle as follows each time you press the button. Press REPLAY during playback. (Approx. 1/2g) (Approx. 1/8g) (Approx. 1/16g) Playback by Selecting a Title (Track) Number (Direct Playback) Press |PLAY to return to normal playback.
DVD/CD Playback Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) 1 2 3 Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. (INPUT). Press Press \ / | to select the type of Repeat Playback. • TITLE: Repeats the title currently playing back. • CHAPTER: Repeats the chapter currently playing back. • A-B: Repeats the specified scene of title or chapter.
DVD/CD Playback Switching Subtitles DVD VIDEO If subtitles are provided in multiple languages, you can switch between them. 1 Press SUBTITLE (under the cover) during playback. • The display indicates the subtitle number currently being played back, and the subtitles appear. • “✕✕” is displayed if a disc has no subtitles. 2 Press ' / " to select the subtitles you want to see. • You can select by pressing SUBTITLE.
DVD/CD Playback Playback by Selecting with the Menu in the DVD DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO MODE Using the Disc Menu Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”. 1 • The disc menu screen is displayed. • This section explains how to play back a DVD video disc with a top menu or disc menu. • Titles listed in the title menu, and a disc guide (for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu. 2 Press ' / " to select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”.
DVD/CD Playback Setting a Clear Image and Powerful Sound You can set picture quality and enjoy more realistic sound according to your taste. Digital Gamma (Viewing Dark Images) Dark images can be made brighter and clearer. DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R Dolby Virtual Surround (3-D Feeling Sound) DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE VIDEO CD AUDIO CD 1 DVD VIDEO Press GAMMA to display the currently selected Gamma mode. If “ON” is not selected, press ' / " to select “ON”.
MP3 File Playback CD-R MP3 CD-RW MP3 NOTE • See page 11 for details about the MP3 file format. 1 1 Turn on the power of TV. • When the recorder is connected to other audio equipment, turn them on as well. 2 Switch TV input to the AV input used to connect to the Recorder. 2 3 Press POWER to turn on the recorder. Load an MP3 recorded CD-R or the CD-RW, then press DVD MENU. To Play Another File (music title) during Playback 1 2 Press ■ STOP to stop playback.
Settings During Playback Function Control Operation Procedure Function Control DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R DVD VIDEO This lets you make various settings at once, like subtitle and angle setting, and title selection for Direct Playback. Depending on your preferences, you can adjust video and enjoy audio with a greater sense of presence. 1 Press FUNCTION (under the cover) during playback. • The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.
Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Title Number (Direct Title Skip) • Shows the title number being played back. You can skip to the start of the title. Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip) • Shows the chapter number being played back. You can skip to the start of the chapter. Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip) • Shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the disc to the present. This lets you skip based on time.
Editing About Editing Editing Procedure Content that can be edited and editing operations vary according to the recording mode. Recordings on DVD-RW in VR mode You can do various types of editing with this Recorder alone. For example it is possible to create a compilation of your favorite videos by gathering your favorite scenes from recorded titles, moving scenes within a specified range, or erasing unnecessary scenes.
Editing Edit Screen Title being edited 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM EDIT(ORIGINAL) TITLE: CH33 FINE TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER 2 01 00: 00: 02 00 SPECIFY ERASE RANGE PLAY PLAY BACK ENTER SET START POINT Chapter being edited Time being edited Frame being edited • There is no frame display for titles recorded in Video mode.
Editing an Original Title Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title (ERASE SCENE) 5 Press ' / " to select “ERASE SCENE”, then press SET/ENTER. • The selected title is paused. 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM EDIT(ORIGINAL) TITLE: CH 33 FINE DVD-RW TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER VR MODE Selects a scene from an original video and erase it. • To erase all titles, see page 67. • To erase by title (or chapter), see page 67.
Editing an Original Title 9 Press Red (B) (CONFIRMING) to confirm the contents. • The title is played back without the scene to be erased. Press Yellow (D) (ERASE) to erase. • Go to step 10. • Press RETURN to cancel scene erase. 10 Press \ to select “YES”, then press SET/ENTER.
Editing an Original Title Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE 4 Press ' / " / \ / | to select the title to edit, then press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU). 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM EDIT(ORIGINAL) TITLE: CH33 FINE DVD-R TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM 1 • When you record, a title name including the date, time and channel number is automatically created. You can freely change this title name. • You can input up to a maximum of 64 characters.
Editing an Original Title 3 How to Enter Text DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-R • When you want to insert characters, move the cursor to the position you want to insert by pressing Red (B) or Green (C). Input Character Screen Input field (Displays title name. Can change and input title name.) Cursor (Displays the position to input characters.) Displays input characters. Change title name 1 Press Red (B) or Green (C) to select the character to change.
Editing an Original Title Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) 5 EDIT(ORIGINAL) TITLE: CH33 FINE DVD-RW 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER VR MODE Changes the still frame picture displayed at the Thumbnail screen of the REC LIST to your favorite scene within the title. 1 2 1 Press ' / " to select “CHANGE THUMBNAIL”. SELECT SCENE FOR THUMBNAIL Press START MENU.
Editing an Original Title Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) 6 TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER VR MODE Divides a title into multiple chapters and makes editing and dubbing of chapter as unit easier. • Find the scene to erase using JFWD, GREV, FSTILL/PAUSE, K, L, or SLOW on the remote control. Press START MENU.
Editing an Original Title Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS) DVD-RW VR MODE Combines two adjacent chapters into a single chapter. NOTE • You cannot combine chapters automatically recorded when a scene was erased, or chapters recorded due to adding a scene to a Play List. 1 Select “EDIT/ERASE” in START MENU screen, then press SET/ ENTER. 2 Press ' / " to select “EDIT”, then press SET/ENTER. 3 Press ' / " / \ / | to select the title you wish to edit.
Editing an Original Title Erasing All Titles DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter) DVD-R This erases the entire contents of a DVD-RW. (Except titles for which title protect has been set.) You can erase the following: • ORIGINAL: Erases all titles recorded on DVD. When originals are erased, play lists are also erased. • PLAY LIST: Erases all play lists created on DVD. Even if play lists are erased, the original titles are not erased.
Editing a Play List Creating a Play List 5 DVD-RW VR MODE You can create a Play List by copying a title or chapter units from an original. Also you can select your favorite scenes from originals, and compile them into a Play List. 1 Press ' / " to select “COPY TITLE/CHAPTER”. 2 Press SET/ENTER. • REC LIST (Thumbnail) screen of the original appears. 6 1 Press ' / " / \ / | to select title to copy.
Editing a Play List 6 Find the place where you want to end copying, then press SET/ ENTER. • If you press RETURN, you can reselect the start point. EDIT(ORIGINAL) 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM TITLE: CH33 FINE 1 07 00 : 00 : 32 14 CONFIRM CONTENT? • When the end point is set to near the end of a chapter, the end of the chapter will be selected as the end point. To make the original designated end point effective, set it again after combining the chapter with the next chapter (page 66).
Editing a Play List 5 Adding a Title or Chapter • If you fast reverse to a scene prior to the start point, the start point will be canceled. • When the start point is set to near the beginning of a chapter, the beginning of the chapter will be selected as the start point. To make the original designated start point effective, set it again after combining the chapter with the one immediately before (page 66). 1 Select “ADD CHAPTER/TITLE”, then press SET/ENTER.
Editing a Play List Changing the Title Sequence (MOVE TITLE) 6 • If a point prior to the selected title is selected as the destination, the title will move to the point immediately prior to the selected title. • Press Green (C) (UNDO) to restore to the state before the movement. Operate according to the instructions on the screen. DVD-RW VR MODE Freely changes the sequence of titles. EDIT(PLAYLIST) Press SET/ENTER.
Editing a Play List Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE) Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VR MODE Selects and erases unnecessary scenes. Even if you erase a scene in a play list, this will not affect the original video. Divides a title into multiple chapters. This makes editing and dubbing in chapter units more convenient. 1 1 Select “EDIT” at the “EDIT/ERASE” in START MENU, then press SET/ ENTER. • The Thumbnail screen appears.
Enjoying High Quality Sounds Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analog Connection The Recorder IN FROM ANTENNA IN 1 OUT 1 AUTO REC OUT 2 IN 2 LINE COMPONENT OUT 480i/ 480p R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO (Red) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO LINE OPTICAL COAXIAL PASS THROUGH VHF/UHF/CATV (White) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT To AUDIO Output jacks Audio cable (commercially available) (Red) (White) To amplifier audio input jacks Playing Dolby Digital (5.
Enjoying High Quality Sounds Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Digital Connection The Recorder Audio CD or Video CD IN 1 OUT 1 AUTO REC IN 2 OUT 2 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO LINE • You can enjoy these discs by playing them back by the ordinary playback procedure. (The normal audio output is not played back for discs recorded with DTS.
Recording from External Equipment Recording from a Camcorder (VCR) Using an Analog Connection DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE 1 • Select audio using “EXTERNAL AUDIO” (page 76). • Select “L CH” or “R CH” with “DUAL MONO REC. SET” (page 76) to record in Video mode. 2 DVD-R Material from a camcorder can be recorded with this Recorder using an analog connection. You can capture video by connecting a camcorder or VCR to the LINE IN 1, 2 or 3 jacks of this Recorder.
Function Setting Settings of This Recorder This section explains various settings relating to recording and playback which can be used to get more out of the Recorder. • For details about each setting, see the corresponding pages. REC. FUNCTION s page 76 VIEW/PLAY SETTING s page 78 ADJUSTMENT s page 80 INITIALIZE/FINALIZE s page 84 REC. FUNCTION AUTO CHAPTER • This sets the interval of automatic chapter setting during recording.
Function Setting Basic Operation for REC FUNCTION Setting Example: Setting “EXTERNAL AUDIO” under “REC. FUNCTION” 1 1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. START MENU[OTHER SETTINGS] 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM TIMER PROGRAM/ CHECK EDIT/ ERASE REC LIST INITIALIZE/ FINALIZE OTHER SETTINGS DISPLAYS SET ITEMS BEFORE REC/PLAYBACK 2 Press \ / | to select “REC. FUNCTION”. OTHER SETTINGS[REC. FUNCTION] REC.
Function Setting VIEW/PLAY SETTING PASSWORD SETTING DVD PLAY SETTING PASSWORD • This sets the password for setting or changing Parental Control. 4 digit number PARENTAL CONTROL • This lets you set Parental Control depending on disc content. • Level 1: For most restricted viewing → Level 8: For adult viewing (The smaller the number, the greater the level of restriction.) • When “PARENTAL CONTROL” is set to “OFF”, DVD discs can be played back regardless of the parental level.
Function Setting Basic Operation for VIEW/PLAY SETTING Example: Setting “DVD PLAY SETTING” under “VIEW/PLAY SETTING” 1 1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. START MENU[OTHER SETTINGS] 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM REC LIST EDIT/ ERASE INITIALIZE/ FINALIZE OTHER SETTINGS TIMER PROGRAM/ CHECK DISPLAYS SET ITEMS BEFORE REC/PLAYBACK 2 Press \ / | to select “VIEW/PLAY SETTING”, then press SET/ ENTER.
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT CLOCK SETTING VIDEO/ AUDIO SETTING AUTO SETTING/MANUAL SETTING • Before timer programming, check that the clock is set correctly, and set it correctly if it is not. If the clock is not set correctly, you cannot perform setting for features like VCR Plus+ programming. • Setting methods are slightly different from basic operation. See page 29. AUTO SETTING AUTO MANUAL TIME ZONE MANUAL SETTING TIME: XX:XX DATE: Month/Day YEAR: XXXX DST: ON/OFF TV MODE • If you switch your TV (i.
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT VIDEO/ AUDIO SETTING DD OUTPUT LEVEL • This lets you adjust the range between the loudest and softest sound (dynamic range), and play back at the average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear dialog. NO: This outputs recorded audio as is. YES*: This raises the average volume when playing back Dolby Digital audio so that the volume sounds the same as an audio CD. (If the audio sounds abnormal, set to “NO”.) * Lower the volume before setting.
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT OPTION SETTING LCD BACKLIGHT REC. • This sets whether to turn the LCD backlight on or off during timer recording. NO: This sets so that the LCD backlight remains lit, even during timer recording. YES: This lets you turn off the LCD backlight only when the power is off (standby state) and timer recording starts. It is convenient to set this, for example, when the light disturbs your sleep.
Function Setting Basic Operation for ADJUSTMENT Setting Example: Setting “VIDEO/AUDIO SETTING” under “ADJUSTMENT” 1 1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER. START MENU[OTHER SETTINGS] 12 / 25 SAT 10 : 28 AM REC LIST EDIT/ ERASE INITIALIZE/ FINALIZE OTHER SETTINGS TIMER PROGRAM/ CHECK DISPLAYS SET ITEMS BEFORE REC/PLAYBACK 2 Press \ / | to select “ADJUSTMENT”. OTHER SETTINGS[ADJUSTMENT] REC.
Function Setting Initialization Finalization Before recording to DVD-RW, initialize the disc in VR mode or Video mode. Finalization is done so that a recorded DVD-RW/R can be played back with other recorders. INITIALIZE INITIALIZE VR MODE INIT. • When recording with a DVD-RW in VR mode, initialize in VR mode before you start recording. (When you initialize, all of the recorded content of the disc is erased.
Function Setting Basic Operation for INITIALIZE/FINALIZE 4 • Initializing (or finalizing) will be executed. Example: Setting “VR MODE INIT.” (VR mode) 1 INITIALIZE VR MODE INIT. VIDEO MODE INIT. AUTO INITIALIZE 1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “INITIALIZE/FINALIZE”, then press SET/ENTER. START MENU[INITIALIZE/FINALIZE] 1 Press \ / | to select “YES”, then press SET/ENTER.
Troubleshooting The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Recorder. Perform the checks listed below before calling service. Problem 86 Suggested Solution The Recorder power does not turn on. • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet? • If the power cord is plugged into the outlet, unplug it once, wait about one minute, and then plug it in again. Then turn power on. The Recorder sounds like it is operating, even when power is turned off.
Troubleshooting Problem A disc recorded using this Recorder cannot be played back on another DVD player. Suggested Solution • Check that the disc is finalized when the disc is in video mode. • Some players will not play even a finalized disc. • If the disc was recorded in VR mode, it can only be played back with an RW compatible player. (In some cases, the disc must be finalized.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution Timer recording was set, but not executed. • Was there a power failure while standing by for timer recording? • Is the DVD full? Erase unnecessary titles from the list. • Is the power cord unplugged from the AC outlet? The timer recorded content stops in the middle of recording. • • • • • Was the power plug unplugged, or was there a power failure, during timer recording? Is the DVD full? Erase unnecessary titles from the list.
On-screen Error Messages Messages Relating to DVD Discs • The following messages appear on the TV screen in case the disc you tried to play back is not appropriate or the operation is not correct. Error message CANNOT PLAY BACK THIS DISC. THIS IS A NON-STANDARD DISC. REGION CODE OF DISC IS WRONG. DISC NOT INSERTED. CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION. DISC IS PROTECTED. COULD NOT REPAIR THE DISC. COULD NOT FINALIZE. THIS VIDEO IS COPY PROTECTED. RECORDING IS NOT POSSIBLE. CANNOT RECORD MORE.
On-screen Error Messages Error message Possible Error RECORDING WAS STOPPED DUE TO FULL DISC. REPAIRING THE DISC. • Occurs when empty space in the disc runs out. • Occurs when recording stops before disc information has been correctly written onto a DVD, due to a problem like a power failure. • Occurs if the loaded disc cannot be recorded to or played because it is a non-standard or scratched, etc. • Occurs if you try to record “Copy Once” video onto DVD-R or nonCPRM compatible DVD-RW.
Glossary Angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, you can select the angle on Function Control Screen to view the scene from different angles. AV AUTO REC This function lets you record video from an external equipment in linkage with the timer programming of that device.
Glossary Linear PCM Sound Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs. The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (On DVD discs, sound is recorded at between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits.) MP3 One type of audio compression that uses MPEG1. This format compresses sound to about 1/10, without impairing the original sound quality. Multi Angle This is a feature of DVD video discs.
Glossary Title Number These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. When a disc contains two or more movies, these movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc. Track Number These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on video CDs and Audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly. VBR Control VBR is the abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate control.
Specifications General Power supply: ................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption (Normal): ..................................... 23 W Power consumption (Standby): ................................... 0.7 W (While the Front Panel Display is off) Dimensions: .................................... Approx. 430 mm × 69 mm × 257 mm (W × H × D) Approx. 1615/16" × 223/32" × 101/8" Weight: ............................................ Approx. 3.6 kg (8.0 lbs) Operating temperature ...............
ESPAÑOL (Guía de operación rápida) MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES .... 97 Guía de operación rápida en español ............. 98 Conexión básica ................................................................. 98 EZ Set Up ........................................................................... 98 Antes de utilizar la grabadora ............................................ 99 Grabación directa en DVD ................................................. 99 Reproducción DVD-RW/R ..............................
Para futura referencia, anote los números de modelo y de serie (indicados en la parte posterior este producto) en el espacio provisto. No. de modelo: DV-SR3U No. de serie: AVISO: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O ELECTROCHOQUE NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA HUMEDAD. PRECAUCION PELIGRO DE DESCARGA ELECTRICA NO ABRIR PRECAUCION: TPARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELECTRICA, NO QUITE LA CUBIERTA. EL USUARIO NO DEBERA DAR NINGUN TIPO DE SERVICIO A NINGUNA PARTE INTERNA.
MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES PRECAUCIÓN: Lea todas estas instrucciones 14. Puesta a tierra de la antena exterior – Si una antena exterior o sistema de cables esta conectado al producto, asegúrese de que la antena o sistema de cables esté puesto a tierra de forma que proporcione cierta protección contra sobretensiones y acumulaciones de cargas estáticas.
Guía de operación rápida en español 5 Conexión básica La conexión siguiente es la conexión básica para ver o grabar programas de TV. Conecte los enchufes de salida VIDEO/ AUDIO en su VCR, a los enchufes de entrada de VIDEO/AUDIO en su TV usando un cable de audio/video.
Guía de operación rápida en español Antes de utilizar la grabadora 1 Coencte la alimentación del televisor. 4 Pulse los botones Number o CH " para seleccionar el canal '/" que va a grabar. 5 Pulse REC MODE para seleccionar el modo de grabación deseado. • Cuando la grabadora esté conectada a otro equipo de audio, encienda también ese equipo. • Cambie la entrada de TV a la entrada de AV utilizada para conectar la grabadora.
Guía de operación rápida en español Reproducción DVD-RW/R DVD RW DVD RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE 1 DVD R Pulse OPEN/CLOSE en la grabadora para abrir la bandeja del disco. OPEN/CLOSE 2 Ponga el disco que quiera reproducir en la bandeja del disco. Función de reanudación de la reproducción. • Si pulsa | PLAY a continuación, la reproducción se reanudará desde el punto donde usted la detuvo la última vez. Para reproducir desde el principio, cancele el modo de reanudación pulsando ■ STOP y luego pulse | PLAY.
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