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 authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manufactured under licence 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. Maintenance CLEANING THE UNIT Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use solutions containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive. CLEANING DISCS If 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. DISC HANDLING Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the disc surfaces. Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not in use. SERVICING If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre. CLEANING THE DISC LENS If the unit does not perform correctly even though you have referred to “Troubleshooting” and the relevant sections in the Instruction Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an authorized service centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit. 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 the 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. 4 EN Table of Contents Before You Start..................................... 2 Precautions ........................................................... 2 Features ................................................................ 6 Guide to the Instruction Manual ........................... 7 Functional Overview.............................................. 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .......... 12 VCR / DVD Recorder Switching ......................... 12 Guide to On-Screen Displays.............................. 13 Front Panel Display Guide .................................. 16 Getting Started ..................................... 17 Connections ....................................................... 17 Selecting the On-Screen Display (OSD) Language ............................................... 19 Channel Setting .................................................. 19 Setting the Clock ................................................ 21 Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio ........................... 22 Recording ............................................. 23 Information on DVD Recording .......................... 23 Formatting a Disc ............................................... 25 Selecting the Sound Mode ................................. 26 Basic Recording ................................................. 27 One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) ................... 28 Timer Recording ................................................ 29 VPS (Video Programme System) / PDC (Programme Delivery Control) ................... 31 Settings for External Equipment ......................... 33 Dubbing Mode .................................................... 34 Setting a Disc to Protect .................................... 35 Finalising Discs ................................................. 36 Playing Back Discs .............................. 37 Information on Playing Back DVDs .................... 37 Basic Playback ....................