INSTRUCTION MANUAL DRW-1000 English DVD VIDEO RECORDER & 4 HEAD Hi-Fi STEREO VCR GRABADORA DE DVDs Y VIDEOCASETERA ESTÉREO DE ALTA FIDELIDAD DE 4 CABEZAS Español Only cassettes marked can be used with this VCR/DVD Recorder. SANYO'S HELP-LINE Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product. 1-800-813-3435 (Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time) Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR/DVD Recorder and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the product and receiver. Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is for this unit only. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Model No. Serial No. DRW-1000 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. CAUTION: This VCR/DVD Recorder employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. ­ For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and like. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 3 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · What are "recording modes"? . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . 7 · About the terms "Original" and "Playlist" . . . 7 About DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 · Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · Notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 · Recording TV audio channels. . . . . . . . . . . 8 · Restrictions on video recording. . . . . . . . . . 8 · What is "CPRM"? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 · Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Handling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Remote Control Operation Range. . . . . . . . 9 · Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . 9 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · About the disc symbols for instructions . . . . 9 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 HOOKUP Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17 Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . 16 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Before Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-29 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 · General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 · Tuning Band Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 · Auto Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 · To Add or Erase Channels from Memory . 19 · Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 · Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 · TV Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Disc Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · Sampling Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . 21 · Dynamic Range Control (DRC). . . . . . . . . 21 · Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Lock (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 · Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 · Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 · Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 · DISC Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 · VCR Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 · DV Record Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 · Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 · Disc Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 · Disc Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 · Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 · Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29 General Explanation of the On-Screen Display 27 Displaying Information on-screen . . . . . . . . . . 27 Displaying OSD While Watching TV . . . . . . . . 27 · Changing TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 · Changing TV Audio Channel. . . . . . . . . . . 27 List of On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 ...