DR275S_HA7BLLS_ENG DVD RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: DR275 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord 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. This 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 to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to. Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. This product is manufactured to comply with the EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC. CAUTION: CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hookup and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Connecting to the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections . .12-13 Auto Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-17 Auto Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Progressive Scan / AV2 Connection . . . . . . .17 Video Output Format / Power Save Mode . .17 Factory Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . . .18 Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Set Password / Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Initialize / Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Disc Label / Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 PBC / DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . .21 General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . .22 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-29 General Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-25 Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . . . .27 Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-34 About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . .34 Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .34 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-41 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . .35 VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . . . . .36 Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Changing The Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist .37 Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . .38 Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . .40 Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-47 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 3 Introduction Contents Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. About the Symbol Display Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight. Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. " " may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner's manual is not available on that specific media. Symbol Used in this Manual Note: Indicates special notes and operating features. Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol. DVD ALL All DVD discs listed below. -RWVR DVD-RW with VR recording mode -RWVideo DVD-RW with Video recording mode +RW DVD+RW disc -R DVD-R disc +R DVD+R disc DVD DVD-Video disc VCD Video CDs ACD Audio CDs DivX DivX files MP3 MP3 files WMA WMA files JPEG JPEG files Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records. Moisture Condensation Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. 4 DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can be extensively edited Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization) [Video mode] Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable) These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it. DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode. Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable) These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization) The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization Recordings can be edited the title/chapter DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable) These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more. Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization) Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.) Limited title/chapter editing features. Rec ...