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DVD VIDEO RECORDER
CABLE/DBS
TV DVD
TV TV/ STANDBY/ON
MUTING VIDEO TV/CBL/DBS DVD
ABC DEF TV VOLUME
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ CH
DBS
CANCEL AUX MEMO/MARK
VCR Plus+ PROG/CHECK REC LINK TIMER
TOP MENU NAVIGATION
ENTER
MENU RETURN
PREVIOUS NEXT
SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW
CLEAR
REC STOP/ PAUSE
REC MODE LIVE CHECK
OPEN/
SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN CLOSE
SAT# REC MODE
1 STANDBY/ON PULL - OPEN
PROGRESSIVE
F1 DV DV IN
AUDIO SU
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Filename [DR-M7EK_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left0 DR-M7EK_03Safety.fm Page 2 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:35 PM 2 SAFETY FIRST CAUTION 8 When you are not using the unit for a long period Safety Precautions of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of power cord from the mains outlet. the unit. 8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
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Filename [DR-M7EK_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading DR-M7EK_01.book Page 3 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 3 MOISTURE CONDENSATION The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you shut off mains power from the unit, but switches move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form power standby and “!” shows ON. on the surface
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Filename [DR-M7EK_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left+ DR-M7EK_01.book Page 4 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 4 SAFETY FIRST (cont.) Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical co
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Filename [DR-M7EK_01TOC.fm] Masterpage:Right DR-M7EK_01.book Page 5 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 5 CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2NAVIGATION 66 Safety Precautions ............................................... 2 Library Database DVD Navi ..............................66 Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Modify Original Information ..............................69 Equipment ........................................................ 4 Modify Play List Information ..............................7
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Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left0 DR-M7EK_01.book Page 6 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 6 DISC INFORMATION DVD-R/RW Discs It is only possible to use DVD-R discs which conform with DVD-R standard Version 2.0. About Discs This unit is not in compliance with DVD-RW Version 1.2. When a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) is finalised ( pg. 105), Recordable/playable discs it can be played back on a standard DVD player as a DVD VIDEO disc. You can use discs with the following logos for
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Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading DR-M7EK_01.book Page 7 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 7 Discs for Playback Only Unplayable Discs You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit. Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged (cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other form
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Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left+ DR-M7EK_01.book Page 8 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 8 DISC INFORMATION (cont.) Recording Medium and Format File Structure of Discs DVD-RAM DVD VIDEO ● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called possible on a disc. “titles”. Each title has a number (title number) that can be used ● Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting to select desired titles.
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Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading DR-M7EK_01.book Page 9 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 9 JPEG/MP3 Disc (CD-R/RW/ROM) DVD VIDEO Marks MP3/JPEG files put in directories nested in several levels on a disc will be organized as if they were put in single level Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its directories (groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit. packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and ( pg. 78) functions of the
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Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left+ DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm Page 10 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:26 PM 10 DISC INFORMATION (cont.) Placing a Disc Care and Handling of Discs How to handle discs Opening the disc tray When handling a disc, do Press x on the unit or remote control to open the disc not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made tray. of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, REC MODE LIVE CHECK the images and soun
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Right0 DR-M7EK_01.book Page 11 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 11 INDEX FRONT VIEW A B C D EFGH I J REC MODE SAT# VIDEO 1 STANDBY/ON F1 DV DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R K L M A Infrared Beam Receiving Window I Recording Mode Button (REC MODE) pg. 53 B Front Display Panel pg. 13 J Record Button (7 (REC)) pg. 53 C Disc Tray K Standby/On Button (1 (STANDBY/ON)) D Open/Close Button (x (OPEN/CLOSE)) pg. 10 pg. 21 E Automatic Satellite Progra
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Left+ DR-M7EK_06Name.fm Page 12 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:27 PM 12 INDEX (cont.) REAR VIEW A Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) G Cooling Fan ● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit. pg. 18 Do not remove it. B Component Video Output Connectors ● Install the unit so as not to block the area around the fan. (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ) pg. 20 ● The cooling fan on the rear of the unit may be activated even if the unit is turned off in t
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading DR-M7EK_01.book Page 13 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 13 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A VPS/PDC Indicator* pg. 59 D Recording Mode Indicator (XP/SP/LP/EP/FR) Appears when checking if the station being received pg. 54 transmits a VPS/PDC signal. Blinks when recording mode is being set. While “FR” is blinking, the left 3 digits of the Multi Display * VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently (L M) indicate setting values ra
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Left+ DR-M7EK_01.book Page 14 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 14 INDEX (cont.) G Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) K Video Output Indicator ( ) pg. 106 No display: Indicates that interlace mode is engaged. pg. 46 : Indicates that progressive mode is engaged. Lights when a simulated surround effect is set to “3D-ON” in (Example) lights when video output mode is in Play Set Up menu. progressive mode. H Linear PCM Indicator (LPCM) L Group/Tit
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading DR-M7EK_01.book Page 15 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 15 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN again. A Disc Display G Chapter Number Displays the type of the disc loaded on the disc tray. Displays playback chapter number during playback, and recording chapter n
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Left+ DR-M7EK_01.book Page 16 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 16 INDEX (cont.) L Reverse Search Button (3) pg. 33, 40 REMOTE CONTROL Reverse Slow Button (SLOW –) pg. 33 M Record Button (7 (REC)) pg. 53 CABLE/SAT N Recording Mode Button (REC MODE) pg. 53 TV DVD T O Live Check Button (LIVE CHECK) pg. 40 STANDBY/ON TV TV AV TV/CBL/SAT DVD P Set Up Button (SET UP) pg. 25 U A Q Display Button (DISPLAY) VIDEO pg. 15, 34, 39, 54 B V TV% ABC DEF
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Right0 DR-M7EK_06Name.fm Page 17 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:28 PM 17 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Check Contents CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW CABLE/DBS TV DVD STANDBY/ON TV TV/ MUTING VIDEO TV/CBL/DBS DVD DVD Video Recorder ABC DEF TV VOLUME GHI JKL MNO REC MODE CH PQRS TUV WXYZ 1 STANDBY/ON PULL - OPEN F1 DV DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R DBS CANCEL AUX MEMO/MARK VCR Plus+ PROG/CHECK REC LINK TIMER TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NE
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Left+ DR-M7EK_01.book Page 18 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 18 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.) It’s essential that your unit be properly connected. Basic Connections THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Install the unit. A Aerial connector Back of TV Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface. Connect the unit to a TV. B A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTEN
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading DR-M7EK_01.book Page 19 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 19 8To connect to TV’s S-VIDEO input and AUDIO input connectors S-VIDEO Connect the unit to a TV. A Connection A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “Basic Connections”. ( pg. 18) B Connect the unit’s S-VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector. C Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s AUDIO input connectors. TV aerial cable Connect the unit to m
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Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] Masterpage:Left+ DR-M7EK_01.book Page 20 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 20 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.) Component video connection enables you to obtain high-quality component video pictures. Component Video 8To connect to TV’s component video input connectors Connect the unit to TV. A Connection A Perform A –C in stepB in “Basic Connections” ( pg. 18). B Connect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors to the TV’s component video input connectors. C Co
