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DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DMR-E20
This unit responds to the region number information on
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
DVD-Video. The unit can only play DVD-Video if the re-
these instructions completely.
gion number of the disc matches the region number of
Please keep this manual for future reference.
this unit. See page 6 for details.
The servicenter list and warranty can be found
on pages 103 and 105.
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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM- limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable FIED HERE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta- 2) Keep these instructions. cles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only
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Table of contents Using the direct navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Getting started Selecting programs to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Erasing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Entering and editing program titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . 113 Protecting programs . . . . .
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Features This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with Symbols used in these operating fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape instructions formats in ease of operation. Top window Watch a program while you are record- is used to indicate operations you can access from ing it the top window, such as the direct navigator and TOP Chasing play play list screen. You can watch a program from the start while you are still reco
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Discs !? Discs you can use for recording and play This unit cannot record onto CD-R, CD-RW or authoring Logos for discs you can record on and play DVD-R. DVD-RAM DVD-R (➡ page 7) Note [4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5)] [4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0] Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, [2.8 GB, 8 cm (3)] dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it im- possible to use the disc for recording. If you use DVD-RAM with cartridges, you can protect your record
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!? DVD-R You can play DVD-R by finalizing (➡ pages 55 and 96) them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. Before finalizing… You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs. You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this unit if it was recorded with another unit, whether it is finalized or not. You cannot record over parts that have been recorded. Erasing programs will not increa
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Control reference guide C TV POWER CH CH VO VOL L D O TV/AV E OPEN/CLOSE POWER 6 1 P F Q 1 2 34 5 6789 : G PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN @ H TOP WINDOW STATUS R FRAME FRAME = S SKIP SKIP SLO SLOW/SEARCH W/SEARCH B A STOP PAUSE PLAY TIME SLIP 9 7 POWER REC MODE CH REC OPEN/CLOSE 8 /I 123 456 RETURN TOP T WINDOW ENTER I 789 VCR Plus + 0 100 2 DVD U REC REC MODE CANCEL CH CH 4 INPUT 3 TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT J ;< =>?@AB LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. MARKER AUDIO V K MARKER DVD TV A
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The unit’s display Center circle (e.g.: DVD-RAM) Rotating (REC): recording Rotating (REC, PLAY): Rotating (PLAY): playing Stopped (REC): recording paused Chasing play or Stopped (PLAY): play paused simultaneous rec and “PLAY” flashes: the resume play is in progress function is working 12 34567 8 9 < :; Disc type The display mode of the main display section DVD-RAM: DVD-RAM TITLE: title number is displayed DVD-R: DVD-R TRACK: track number is displayed DVD VIDEO: DVD-Video CHAP: chapter number
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Set up steps Follow these steps to connect and set-up this unit Prepare the remote control Insert the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Change the remote control code for television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 1 Antenna and television connections Basic connection . . . . . . . 14 When you need to rework your antenna cable. . . . . . 80 2 Tune into television stations Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . .
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Ways to use this unit Playing discs Recording programs Playing discs (➡ page 22) Recording television programs Using the direct navigator (➡ page 56) (➡ page 26) Recording and Playing Editing recordings at the same time Using play lists to edit programs (➡ page 65) Chasing play (➡ page 28) Simultaneous rec and play (➡ page 28) Reviewing the recorded images while recording (Time Slip) (➡ page 29) Using DVD-R Timer recording DVD-R (➡ page 7) Using VCR Plus codes (➡ page 43) Re
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The remote control A !? A Batteries Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. R6, AA Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 1 Do not: mix old and new batteries. 2 use different types at the same time. heat or expose to flame. take apart or short circuit. attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can Push in and down on the () end. damage
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L The remote control TV , , ,CH TV POWER CH VOL TV , , ,VOL !? 2 TV/AV Television operation OPEN/CLOSE TV , TV/AV POWER You can control televisions by entering the remote control code. Preparation PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN Turn on the television. TOP WINDOW STATUS Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”. FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 1 Refer to the chart below for the code STOP PAUSE PLAY for your television. 123 2 Press and hold [, POWER ] and 2 456 enter the two-digit
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OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3 Antenna and television connections Preparation Audio/Video cable (included) Refer to the television’s operating instructions. Yellow (VIDEO) Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord. White (L) Red (R) !? Basic connection Television AUDIO VIDEO To the antenna IN IN VHF/UHF RF IN Cable TV Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna or 75 coaxial Audio/Video cable (included) cable (included) Antenna cable disconnected from the television If the antenna cable you Thi
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OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3 Connecting to a TV with S-video or component video input terminals S VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO YP PB R S-video cable Video cable (not included) (not included) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO R L VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR R AUDIO L S-VIDEO RF-IN R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AC INT (L1) VIDEO OPTICAL R AUDIO L S-VIDEO RF-OUT (L3) VHF/UHF DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) Connect the audio cables as well (➡ pages 14 and 78). S VIDEO OUT terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal Th
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Plug-in Auto Tuning TV POWER CH VOL After you purchase the unit, plug it into your household AC outlet, TV/AV and turn it on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the OPEN/CLOSE POWER channels it can receive and sets the clock. 1 Preparation Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. 2·3 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS the connections to this unit. FRAM
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Plug-in Auto Tuning Í/I,POWER , ,CH Note Plug-in Auto Tuning does not work if you turn the unit on by press- ing [ , OPEN/CLOSE] or [ , PLAY]. After the unit sets the clock automatically, it then adjusts the clock everyday. If the unit sets the time incorrectly, use “Time Zone Adjust” to cor- rect it (➡ page 89). You can give the stations captions (➡ page 92). If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver (➡ page 76), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto ENTE
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Channel settings TV POWER CH VOL TV/AV Using the remote control to OPEN/CLOSE POWER add and delete channels Remote control only PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN Use this function if: TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME Channels were not set correctly using automatic tuning. A channel that should have been set wasn’t. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH A channel’s reception is poor and you want to delete it. STOP PAUSE PLAY Preparation 123 Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. 456 1 789 1 Press the numbered but
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Channel settings TV POWER CH VOL TV/AV VCR Plus guide OPEN/CLOSE !? POWER TOP channel settings Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plus codes for tim- 2·3 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN er recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, the station’s name, and the guide channel. TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME For example: SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Channel number Station name Guide channel STOP PAUSE PLAY 04 CBS 04 123 456 15 HBO 33 789 VCR Plus +
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Channel settings TV CH VOL POWER TV/AV 4 Use the joystick [, ] to select “VCR POWER OPEN/CLOSE Plus CH Setting” and press [ENTER]. For example, when the current antenna system is CATV. 4·5·6 ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS ACTION Channel Settings FRAME CATV Antenna System SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Auto Channel Setting Channel Caption STOP PAUSE PLAY Preset Channel Caption SELECT Manual Channel Caption 123 VCR Plus+ CH Setting ENTER RETURN 456 789 VCR Plus +
