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Instruction Manual
DVD-R120/R121
DVD-R125
AK68-00842A-01
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a Warning moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). required, it m
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Getting Started 00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 3 Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. Precaution If this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the STANDBY/ON button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally. Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use. Important Safety Instructions Disconnect the AC power c
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 2005.6.28 1:55 AM Page 4 Disc Storage Using CD-R/RW Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on ● Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/RW disc. If possible, these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment. do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as ● Do not keep under direct sunlight. the disc may not play back. ● Keep in a cool ventilated area. ● If the CD-R/RW disc was not recorded as a closed ● Store vertically. session, you may experience a delay in the ea
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Getting Started 00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 2005.6.28 1:55 AM Page 5 ● A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when ✻ Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs first initialized. may cause following unexpected problems including, without limitation, recording failure, loss of recorded ● DVD-RW (VR mode) or edited materials or damage to the recorder. - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial Do no
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 6 Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier Contents with AV output jacks..........................................20 Case 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital output jack ..........................................................20 Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV..................................21 Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack ...............21 Getting Started Getting Started Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack ..........
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Getting Started 00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 7 Zooming-In........................................................................59 Recording Recording Using Bookmarks.............................................................59 Before Recording.....................................................39 Using Markers ..................................................................60 Recordable discs..............................................................39 Playing an Audio
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 8 High quality progressive scan General Features Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry provides the highest image playback and recording quality. (See pages 19, 34~35) The DVD Recorder allows you to record and play high A variety of functions with an easy-to-use user quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R interface discs. You can record and edit digital imag
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Getting Started 00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 2005.6.28 3:33 AM Page 9 Before reading the user’s How to use the DVD manual Recorder Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user’s manual. Select the disc type Step 1 Icons that will be used in manual This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or Icon Term Definition you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. This involves a
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 10 Recording Finalising & Playing on other DVD components Step 3 Step 6 There are two different recording methods, Direct To play your DVD on other DVD components, Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is finalising may be necessary. First, finish all editing and classified as a Date : Once(dd/mm(MON)), Every Day, recording operations, then finalise the disc. MON-SAT, MON-FRI, Every SAT, etc. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (sta
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Getting Started 00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 11 Unpacking Accessories Setting the Remote Control Check for the supplied accessories below. You can control certain functions of another manufacturer’s TV with this remote control. Control function buttons involve: STANDBY/ON, PROG , TV VOL +/-, Direct Number buttons, / TV MUTE, INPUT button. Video/Audio Cable RF Cable for TV HDMI Cable DVI Adapter Cable Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) Remote Control Instruction Manual Qu
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 12 To determine whether your television is BRAND BUTTON compatible, follow the instructions below. SELECO 74 1. Switch your television on. SHARP 36, 37, 38, 39, 48 2. Point the remote control towards the television. SIEMENS 71 3. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button and enter SINGER 57 the two-figure code corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate number SINUDYNE 57 buttons. SONY 35, 48 TELEAVA 73 Controllable TV Codes
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Getting Started 00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 13 Description Front Panel 1. STANDBY/ON 7. DISPLAY Turns the recorder on and off. Displays the playing status, title/ chapter/ time, etc. 2. AV3 INPUT 8. SEARCH/SKIP Connect external equipment. Goes to the next title/chapter/track or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. 3. DV-INPUT Connect external digital equipment with a DV 9. STOP jack. (such as a camcorder) Stops disc playback. 4. DISC TRAY 10. PLAY/PAUSE Opens to acc
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 14 Rear Panel Fan The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10cm clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) 5. S-VIDEO OUT Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical Connects the input of external equipment using an audio input jack. S-Video cable. 2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(COAXIAL) 6. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connects to equipment having Component video Connects to an amplif
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 15 10. MENU Button Tour of the Remote Control Brings up the DVD recorder’s setup menu. 11. OK/DIRECTION Buttons (… … † † œ œ √ √ Buttons) 12. REC MODE Button This will display the recording status.(XP/SP/LP/EP) 13. REC Button Use to make a recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs. 14. CANCEL Button 15. REPEAT Button Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc. 16. OPEN/CLOSE Button To open and close the disc tray. 17. AUDIO/TV MUTE Button Use th
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00842A-R125-XEU_02~16 6/7/05 7:51 PM Page 16 Quick Overview Connecting A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. & Setting Up This section involves various methods of Connecting the DVD-Recorder connecting the DVD Recorder to other external † components and required initial setting modes. Additional connections † Other type of connecting the Video output cable † Other type of connecting the Audio output cable † Connecting to HDMI
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Connecting & Setting Up 00842A-R125-XEU_17~40 6/7/05 8:07 PM Page 17 Connecting the DVD- Additional connections Recorder You can connect your DVD Recorder to the television You can connect your DVD Recorder to a satellite or using the SCARTcable if the appropriate input is digital tuner. available on the television. 1. Connect the RF cable as shown. 2. Connect one end of the SCARTcable to the AV1 socket on the rear of the DVD Recorder. 3. Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on
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Video/Audio Cable 00842A-R125-XEU_17~40 6/7/05 8:07 PM Page 18 Case 1 : Connecting to a Video Other type of connecting (Composite) output jack the Video output cable 1. Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO (yellow) OUTjack on DVD Recorder and VIDEO (yellow) INPUTjack on your TV (or AV amplifier). You will enjoy regular quality images. There are several ways to output video signal not using 2. Connect audio cables (white and red) between the scart cables. Select one of the follo
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Connecting & Setting Up green blue red 00842A-R125-XEU_17~40 6/7/05 8:07 PM Page 19 Case 2 : Connecting to an Case 3 : Component Video S-Video output jack output jacks 1. Connect an S-Video cable (not included) between the 1. Connect Component video cables(not supplied) S-VIDEO OUTjack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO between the COMPONENTOUT(Y,PB,PR) jacks on INPUTjack on your TV (or AV amplifier). DVD Recorder and COMPONENTIN(Y,P B,PR) jacks 2. Connect audio cables (white and red) between the AV
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yellow white red 00842A-R125-XEU_17~40 6/7/05 8:07 PM Page 20 Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo Other type of connecting amplifier with AV output jacks the Audio output cable If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(Land R), use the AUDIO OUTjacks. There are several ways to output audio signal not using scart cables. Select the audio connection that best suits you below. Case 1 : Connecting to your TV Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with AV output jacks Case 3 : Conn
