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Warns against removing covers and referring servicing to qualified personnel.
States the serial number location and advises recording it for security.
Details FCC compliance, radiation exposure, and fire/moisture hazards.
Warns of visible and invisible laser radiation when open and advises avoiding beam exposure.
Cautions about power cord handling and chemical exposure from cords.
Lists the accessories provided with the recorder for confirmation.
Provides instructions for inserting batteries and using the remote control effectively.
Lists supported DVD disc types and their playback/recording speeds.
Provides essential guidelines for protecting the HDD from failure and data loss.
Introduces icons used in the manual to identify instructions for different disc types.
Identifies and describes the purpose of each connection port on the rear panel.
Identifies and describes the purpose of front panel connection ports, including USB and AV inputs.
Guides connecting various AV sources like TVs, receivers, VCRs, and camcorders.
Explains connecting USB devices and the final step of plugging in the power cord.
Identifies and describes the function of each button and indicator on the recorder's front panel.
Explains the function of each button on the remote control for operating the recorder.
Describes the meaning of various lights and symbols shown on the front panel display.
Guides through the initial setup wizard for language, clock, and tuner settings.
Explains how to set the clock (auto/manual) and perform auto channel tuning.
Covers TV screen type, progressive scan, and completing the initial setup process.
Explains DVD recording modes and HDD recording capabilities.
Details picture quality settings and how to set up timer recordings.
Guides on finalizing discs for playback and initializing recordable discs.
Explains fundamental controls for playing discs and HDD content.
Covers playback for DVDs, HDD content, CDs, WMA/MP3, DivX, and Video CDs.
Details using the Disc Navigator and various playback modes like slow motion.
Explains how to switch audio tracks, channels, and subtitles during playback.
Introduces the Disc Navigator screen for editing video content on discs and HDD.
Guides on playing, erasing titles, and erasing specific sections of a title.
Details chapter editing, moving, combining titles, and managing play lists.
Explains how to set genres for titles and lock/unlock them for protection.
Outlines copyright laws and restrictions on copying protected material.
Explains the One Touch Copy feature and how to use Copy Lists for selective copying.
Guides through the process of backing up discs to the HDD and then to another disc.
Explains how to copy music from CDs and USB devices to the HDD.
Guides on playing music from the Jukebox and editing album information.
Explains how to find JPEG files on discs/USB and import them to the HDD.
Guides on playing slideshows, zooming, rotating images, and reloading files.
Details file operations like erasing, copying, naming, locking, and printing.
Covers naming discs and locking them to prevent accidental changes.
Guides on initializing discs for recording and finalizing them for playback.
Explains how to optimize and initialize the HDD for performance and system repair.
Details how to adjust picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs.
Guides on setting picture quality specifically for playing discs.
Explains adjustments for motion, cinema mode, noise reduction, and color settings.
Covers initial setup for clock setting, tuner auto-tuning, and navigation.
Details manual channel settings, VCR Plus+ configuration, and audio input/output settings.
Guides on setting OSD, audio, subtitle, and DVD menu languages.
Covers manual recording modes, optimized recording, and playback preferences.
Shows minimum HDD to DVD copying times for various recording modes and disc types.
Provides solutions for common operational problems and error messages.
Offers guidelines for handling discs, warnings about damaged discs, and lens cleaning.
Lists detailed technical specifications for the recorder's hardware and features.
General| Type | DVD Recorder |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive Capacity | 160 GB |
| Video Format | MPEG-2 |
| TV Tuner | Yes |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Video Recording Modes | XP, SP, LP, EP, SEP |
| Recording Format | DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW |
| Playback Format | DVD-Video, MP3, JPEG |
| Audio Format | Dolby Digital |
| Inputs | Composite, S-Video, Component, HDMI, RF |
| Outputs | Composite, S-Video, Component, HDMI |
