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INTRODUCTION

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Important Safeguards

This set has been designed and manufactured to
assure personal safety. Improper use can result in
electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards
incorporated in this unit will protect you if you
observe the following procedures for installation, use
and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does
not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

1 READ 

INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the unit is operated.

2 RETAIN 

INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3 HEED 

WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4 FOLLOW 

INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be
followed.

5 CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6 ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments unless recommended by
the unit’s manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

7 WATER 

AND 

MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water- for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

8 ACCESSORIES

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult as well
as serious damage to the unit. Use this unit only
with a cart, stand , tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer.

8A

A unit and cart combination
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

9 VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the case are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit
and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. These
openings must not be blocked by placing the unit
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
unit should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat radiator. This unit 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.

10 POWER SOURCES

This unit should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power
company. For units intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.

11 POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, mains sockets, and
the point where they exit from the unit.

12 LIGHTNING

For added protection for this unit during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the
unit due to lightning and power line surges.

13 DISC TRAY

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc drawer as
it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury.

14 OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

15  OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this unit
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or ‘short-out’ parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the unit.

16 BURDEN

Do not place a heavy object on or step on the
product. The object may fall, causing serious
personal injury and serious damage to the

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Summary of Contents for DFX-4505B

Page 1: ...DVD Recorder VCR DVD Recorder VCR DFX 4505B User Manual P N 97P95600D0 AP DF Q75D2D HQ I GB 2006 6 16 9 29 AM A mac001 1200DPI 90LPI...

Page 2: ...re Make sure the product is placed at least 10 cm apart from other home appliances or obstacles to ensure sufficient ventilation The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no obj...

Page 3: ...CT 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol wi...

Page 4: ...openings must not be blocked or covered These openings must not be blocked by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or h...

Page 5: ...ion 22 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 23 HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiato...

Page 6: ...Information 26 Restore Defaults 26 On Screen Display Overview __________________27 SETUP DVD Playback _________________________________29 VCR Playback _________________________________32 Other Disc Pl...

Page 7: ...dings titles are marked deleted title Before a DVD R can be played in a DVD player it must be finalized in the DVD Recorder VCR Once this process is complete no further recordings can be added What ca...

Page 8: ...assigned a number enabling you to easily locate the track you want Overview Which discs you can use The following discs can be used in your DVD Recorder VCR Playback and recording DVD RW Digital Versa...

Page 9: ...ng a recording recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on screen Video that is copy once only can only be recorded using DVD RW discs with CPRM Copyright Noti...

Page 10: ...re the polarities and are aligned correctly A A A A A A Caution Do not mix old and new batteries Never mix different types of batteries standard alkaline etc Handling Discs Do not touch the playback s...

Page 11: ...er VCR Advances the tape during Stop mode Press during Play mode for fast forward picture search Front Panel Display Shows the current status of the DVD Recorder VCR 1 COPY Copies from DVD to VCR or f...

Page 12: ...cates a VCR Timer Recording is in standby mode Indicates the VCR is recording Recording Pause mode 0 30 OTR Recording mode Others SAFE Indicates when the DVD Recorder VCR is locked TV Indicates the DV...

Page 13: ...V tuner AV1 AV2 FAV or DV Selects DVD mode Selects VCR mode Displays or exits the Setup menu Displays information about the currently loaded disc VHS tape or TV channel VCR Commercial Skip skips forwa...

Page 14: ...Progressive Scan mode If your TV does not support Progressive Scan do NOT change to Progressive Scan mode If you do so accidentally press and hold the P SCAN button for 3 seconds to restore normal vie...

Page 15: ...t socket 1 Connection of a TV set Composite output and RGB output RF IN FROM ANT Connect to your antenna or cable TV outlet RF OUT TO TV Connect to a TV with an RF coaxial input COAXIAL Digital Audio...

Page 16: ...Use only one of the connections described below Whichever TV connection you use will work with all input sources Please refer to the manuals for your TV VCR stereo system or other devices as necessar...

Page 17: ...ng input jacks on your TV using a Y Pb Pr cable C if the Component Video jacks Y Pb Pr are available on your TV 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the DVD Recorder VCR to the left right...

Page 18: ...ne or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD Recorder VCR MPEG 2 Dolby Digital and DTS Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver Connecting an Amplifier Receiver Du...

Page 19: ...gitally transfer DV tapes or DVD R RW discs to DVD R RW Use a DV cable not supplied to connect the DV In Out jack of your DV camcorder video deck to the front panel DV IN jack of the DVD Recorder VCR...

Page 20: ...page 26 2 Power On then you see the Initial Installation 3 Select the country which you want to then repeat the steps as above Complete 7 7 Setup has been completed Enjoy using your recorder ENTER OK...

Page 21: ...tup Disc Oper Disc Edit Timer REC Installation Manual Set Auto Scan Clock Set Adjust channels Choose OK Exit ENTER SETUP Manual Set Standard PAL BG Reception Aerial Auto Search 25 Store Channel PR No...

Page 22: ...e move the next letter with the Manual Set Standard PAL BG Reception Aerial Auto Search 25 Store Channel PR No NAME 4 P 04 Store Cancel Decoder Off Fine Tune 0 Manual Set Standard PAL BG Reception Aer...

Page 23: ...e DVD Recorder VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system as shown in Connecting Antenna Cable on page 11 1 Follow steps 1 2 as shown under Manual Set 2 While Installation is selected press...

Page 24: ...o exit Sort channels After tuning TV stations into your DVD Recorder VCR you may wish to change the order of PR s you have in your set to your preference 1 Select the PR number you want to move using...

Page 25: ...l 5 Use to select the desired Record Quality HQ SP EP or SEP 6 Press ENTER to confirm your selection then press SETUP to exit the menu VCR Record Quality You can set the default VCR recording quality...

Page 26: ...nguage for Disc Menus Subtitles and Audio soundtracks Follow the same procedure as the OSD Language Language Settings Language OSD Lang English Disc Menu Fran ais Subtitle Espa ol Audio Portugues Ital...

Page 27: ...ce or Progressive If you connect the DVD Recorder VCR to a digital television DTV or Monitor using the COMPONENT jacks set Video Output to Interlace or Progressive RGB If you connect the DVD Recorder...

Page 28: ...play a DVD recorded with a Dolby Digital only for DVD or MPEG soundtrack If the DVD is recorded with a DTS sound track then no sound will be heard Dynamic Range While watching DVD movies you may wish...

Page 29: ...ene is available on the disc The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one If no suitable alternative is found playback will stop You must enter the 4 digit password or change the rating le...

Page 30: ...eature enables you to search for Index marks or specific times on your VHS tapes 1 Press SETUP The Setup menu appears While Init Setup is selected press ENTER to go to the initial setup page 2 Use to...

Page 31: ...n helps service personnel identify key firmware information about your DVD Recorder VCR in case service is required Restore Defaults System Info Choose OK Exit ENTER SETUP Restore Defaults Choose OK E...

Page 32: ...ing Repeat Shows the current repeat mode and changes the setting Chapter Title All or Off A B Repeat Shows the current A B repeat mode and changes the setting A A B or Off Random Repeat Shows the curr...

Page 33: ...hen set to Stereo you can often improve it by changing to Mono When an external input is selected the audio channel can be switched only to Stereo Changing the TV Audio Channel Changing TV Channels If...

Page 34: ...he Region code for this DVD Recorder VCR is 2 two Unless stated otherwise all operations described below use the remote control Some features may also be available in the Setup menu A disc which is re...

Page 35: ...dio language or audio track Subtitles DVD Press SUBTITLE and then press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to select among all available subtitle languages Camera Angle DVD If a DVD contains scenes r...

Page 36: ...hen press ENTER to display a submenu Use to select the desired chapter number and press ENTER to confirm Disc Menus Many DVDs contain Disc menus that allow you to access special features To open a Dis...

Page 37: ...playback The STOP icon appears on the TV screen If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed the DVD Recorder VCR will automatically stop and rewind Playing a VHS Tape Auto Tracking The automat...

Page 38: ...screen If a still picture vibrates vertically stabilize it by using the TRACKING buttons on the remote control If the DVD Recorder VCR is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes the DVD Recorder VC...

Page 39: ...o repeat a track file and press again to repeat the whole disc On the MP3 CD menu you can display the folders on the disc Use to select the folder icon on the MP3 CD menu then press ENTER or PLAY You...

Page 40: ...MP3 files encoded below 64kbps are not supported You can enjoy a slide show while listening to MP3 music files 1 Prepare a CD which includes both MP3 and JPEG files 2 Insert the CD and play an MP3 fi...

Page 41: ...ession format for creating editing and distributing multimedia content More than just a video technology DivX is a global phenomenon that has become the new standard for digital video Dubbed the MP3 o...

Page 42: ...ator lights on the front panel display Recording continues until you press STOP or the disc is full To record for a fixed length of time see One Touch Record 6 Press STOP to stop recording The maximum...

Page 43: ...e disabled 1 Insert a Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray 2 Insert a VHS Tape Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck 3 Find the place on the DVD disc...

Page 44: ...VD on the front panel 5 Press ENTER to select the desired Record Mode in Copy to Disc menu HQ High Quality 1 hr disc SP Standard Play 2 hrs disc EP Extended Play 4 hrs disc SEP Very Low Quality 8 hrs...

Page 45: ...after filling in all the program information 5 Timer indicator will light or blink You must power off the DVD Recorder VCR to start the Timer Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording DVD Recorder In...

Page 46: ...s recorded on the disc If the disc is damaged the recording may not complete successfully even if the Check field shows Rec OK Timer Recording Troubleshooting You can clear a Timer Recording any time...

Page 47: ...DVD Recorder VCR remote to control both the camcorder and the DVD Recorder VCR Before recording make sure the digital camcorder is properly connected to the front panel DV IN jack see page 14 1 Make s...

Page 48: ...are not compatible You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to the DVD Recorder VCR You cannot control the DVD Recorder VCR from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack includin...

Page 49: ...Later if you change your mind you can unprotect the disc 3 Use to select Protect menu 4 If you want to protect the whole disc press ENTER 5 To confirm select OK To cancel select Cancel If you select...

Page 50: ...4 If you want to adapt the whole disc press ENTER 5 To confirm select OK To cancel select Cancel If you select OK and press ENTER the disc will be adapted Disc Operation Select OK Exit ENTER DISC Era...

Page 51: ...iscs you can manage the disc using the Disc Menu The DVD R DVD RW Disc Menu allows you to rename your disc or finalize it so it will be compatible with most other DVD players At first go to Disc Opera...

Page 52: ...ing is complete the erased title remains as an empty title Title Menu You can only erase titles on DVD RW discs DVD Recorder Init Setup Disc Edit Select Init Setup Disc Oper Disc Edit Timer REC Edit T...

Page 53: ...l be displayed This may takes several seconds The Protect icon will appear in front of the Title name Edit TITLE CH 10 10 20 am 12 21 04 SEP Select Exit Confirm Prev Page Next Page ENTER SETUP Label E...

Page 54: ...ayed in the Playlist menu is represented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter If you prefer you can select a different still picture from within the title 2 Select the...

Page 55: ...e Adjust Channels menu Antenna or cables are loose Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the DVD Recorder VCR Setup menu Camcorder is off DVD Recorder VCR s source is not set to AV1 AV2 AVF or DV Plug the...

Page 56: ...Recorder VCR Audio Video Out is not selected for viewing at the TV DVD Recorder VCR s TV audio channel is set to BIL or MONO The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD Recorder...

Page 57: ...AC power outlet with the power on This will help prevent condensation When condensation has occurred wait a few hours for the DVD Recorder VCR to dry before using it Moisture Condensation Troubleshoot...

Page 58: ...frequency 48kHz Compression format MPEG1 Layer2 VCR Specifications Head system 4 Head Video 2 Head Hi Fi helical scan azimuth system Timer 24 hour display type Tape speed SP 23 39 mm sec LP 11 70 mm s...

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