SIMPLY AMAZING !
VCR/DVD Recorder
LVC-9016G/9017GDL
DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL* Disc Recording (*LVC-9017GDL)
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Table of Contents
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 x Remote Control
1 x Antenna Cable
1 x Audio/Video Cable
1xPowerCord
2xBatteries
1x Blank DVD Disc
1 x User’s Manual
Getting Started
Accessories .......................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 2
Warnings, Cautions and Others ........................................... 3
Media Information ............................................................... 4
Controls and Displays
Remote Control .................................................................... 5
Front-panel Connections ..................................................... 6
Display Window ................................................................... 6
Rear-panel Connections ...................................................... 7
Connecting up
Basic TV Connections .......................................................... 8
Enhanced Video Options ..................................................... 9
Using S-Video Cable .................................................. 9
Using Component Cables ........................................... 9
Enhanced Audio Options ................................................... 10
Using a Stereo Audio Amplifier or Receiver ................ 10
Using a Digital Audio Device (via Coaxial Cable) ........ 10
Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ................. 11
System Setup
Using the Setup Menu ....................................................... 12
Setting Date/Time .............................................................. 12
Setting Video Output ......................................................... 12
Setting Aspect Ratio .......................................................... 12
Setting AudioOutput .......................................................... 12
TV Channel Setup
TV Channel Setup ............................................................. 13
Scanning TV Channels ............................................ 13
Adding or Deleting TV Channels ............................... 13
Swapping TV Channels ............................................ 13
Channel Editor ................................................................... 14
Mapping Channels for the VCR Plus+
®
System ................ 15
Recording
Basic Recording Functions ................................................ 16
Recording Television Programs ................................. 16
Adding New Recordings ........................................... 17
Changing Chapter Intervals (DVD Disc) ..................... 17
One-Touch Recording ............................................... 17
Playing Recordings ........................................................... 17
Using DVD menu ..................................................... 17
Playing Recordings on a VHS tape ........................... 17
Recording from External Devices: VCR or Camcorder ..... 18
Recording from External Devices: DV Camcorder ............ 19
DV Control .............................................................. 19
Using “Easy Guider” to Record DV Signals ............... 20
Timer Recording
Setting Timer Program ...................................................... 22
Recording TV Programs Using the VCR Plus+
®
System ....... 22
Copying Tapes/Discs
Copying from VHS to Disc ................................................. 24
Copying from Disc to VHS ................................................. 24
Playback
Playing DVD Disc ............................................................... 25
POWER, EJECT, PLAY, F.F., REW. ....................... 25
NEXT, PREVIOUS ................................................... 25
PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY .............................. 25
TOP MENU, MENU ................................................. 25
Playing VHS Tape .............................................................. 26
POWER, EJECT, PLAY, F.F., REW. ....................... 26
PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY .............................. 26
COPY, TRACK+, TRACK- ....................................... 26
Navigation Menu (For Disc) ............................................... 27
SLOW-MOTION, SEARCH ...................................... 27
A-B REPEAT, SUBTITLE ......................................... 27
AUDIO, ANGLE ....................................................... 27
INFORMATION ........................................................ 27
Navigation Menu (For VHS Tape) ...................................... 28
CM SKIP, SLOW-MOTION ...................................... 28
INDEX SEARCH, ZERO RETURN ............................ 28
COUNTER SET, AUTO TRACK, AUDIO .................... 28
Playing JPEG Files ............................................................ 29
Playing MP3 Files .............................................................. 29
Playing Audio CD .............................................................. 29
Playing Audio CD (Programmed Playback) ...................... 29
Playing Picture with Music (Slide Show) .......................... 29
Editing
DVD Menu and Edit Menu ................................................. 30
Naming a Title .................................................................. 30
Protecting a Title ............................................................... 30
Overwrite a Title ................................................................ 30
Erasing a Title .................................................................. 30
Easy Guider
Playback ............................................................................ 31
Record ............................................................................... 31
Copy ............................................................................... 32
Erase ............................................................................... 32
Finalize .............................................................................. 33
GUI Operation
Firmware Update
Glossary
Specifications
Troubleshooting
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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating
instructions before operating the product.
2) Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instruc-
tions for future reference.
3) Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions.
4) Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use
instructions.
5) Cleaning - Unplug this product 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 not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8) Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
9) CART - A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet provide
ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these
openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do
not place this product 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.
11) Power Sources - This product 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 product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
12) LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable
location.
13) NON-USE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
14) Grounding or Polarization -
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it
will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type
plug, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding
type plug.
15) 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, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
16) Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
17) Lightning - For added protection for this product 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 product due to lightning and power-line surges.
18) Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
take extreme care to keep it from touching such power lines
or circuits; contact with them might be fatal.
19) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles. This can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
20) Objects and Liquids - Do not push objects of any kind into
this product through openings; they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a fire or electric
shock. Liquids of any kind should not be used on or around
this product.
21) Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
22) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,
• If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
• If the product does not function properly after following the
operating instructions, contact Lite-On Customer Service for
technical support.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
This indicates a need for service.
23) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteris-
tics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
24) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
25) Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Mount the product to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
26) Heat – Keep this product away from heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers.
27) Battery Usage – Battery leakage may result in bodily injury
or damage to the unit. In order to avoid battery problems,
please follow these instructions.
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked
on the unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old/new, carbon/alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY FOR U.S.A.
CAUTION!
This equipment 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 in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment 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 equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment 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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2) DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3) CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT
OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED AWAY FROM
THE APPARATUS.
The lighting 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
humans.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION! –– POWER button
Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off completely. The
POWER
button in any position does not disconnect the main
line. Power can be controlled from the remote.
CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
CAUTION!
• CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a
CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or
if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all time
information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.
• Check the copyright laws in your country before recording
from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3 and
JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe
copyright laws.
Legal Notices Regarding
Macrovision’s Property Rights
“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,
093; and 6,516,132.”
“ This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disas-
sembly is prohibited. “
PRODUCTS WITH 525P PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINI-
TION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN
THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION”
OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV
SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525P DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ system is protected by one or more issued United
States patents such as Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,
751,578; and 4,706,121
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model: LVC-9016G/LVC-9017GDL
Trade Name: LITEON
Responsible party:
LITE-ON (USA) International Inc. 42000 Christy Street, Fremont,
CA 94538
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Playable Media Types
Media Information
Recordable Media Types
Media Types Logos Information
DVD-VIDEO
Preset DVD-Video discs (The region code is printed on
the rear of recorder)
DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R/+RW
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs written in
the DVD-Video form at and finalized.
Video CD (VCD)
Super Video CD (SVCD)
CDs for video files recorded with CD sound, VHS quality,
MPEG-1 (VCD) / MPEG-2 (SVCD) compression
technology.
Audio CD (CD-DA)
CDs for music files recorded in digital signal, featuring
better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration
of audio quality over time.
CD-R/-RW (JPEG/MP3)
Finalized CD -R/-RW discs recorded in Audio CD or
Video CD formats, or with JPEG/ MP3 files.
VHS Tape
This unit can play video cassettes with the VHS mark.
Media Types Logos Information
DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R/+RW
DVD-R/-RW disc written in the DVD+VR format
DVD+R/+RW disc written in the DVD+VR format
DVD+R DL (Double Layer)*
(LVC-9017GDL only)
DVD+R double-layer discs written in DVD+VR format
VHS Tape
Video cassettes with the VHS logo.
Region Code of DVD-Video
This unit can play back DVD-VIDEO discs compatible with
the region code printed on the rear of the unit.
Examples of playable DVD-VIDEO discs:
Notes:
Audio System for DVD Discs:
Dolby Digital Linear PCM
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Aspect Ratio for DVD Discs
4:3 Letter Box (Standard)
4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide-Screen
Other Symbols for DVD discs
Audio : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
with multiple audio languages.
Subtitle : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
with multiple subtitle languages.
Angle : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded
from multiple angles.
For DVD disc:
The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW logos are
trademarks of respective companies.
For best results, use discs with logos shown above and those
conforming to specifications. The unit cannot play other types of
discs correctly. Do not use discs of irregular shape (e.g. heart-
shaped), as these can damage the unit.
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-
RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW in all cases due to the type of disc or
condition of the recording.
For VHS tapes:
Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads
to become dirty and can result in malfunction. Store you video
cassettes carefully and discard them when they become dirty or
damaged.
Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilt or
those that are extremely damaged, as this will not only cause the
heads to become dirty, but will also lead to malfunction of the unit.
Dirt on video heads would affect recording and playback quality. If
the picture quality remains poor, use an optical head-cleaning
cassette. If the problem persists, seek advice from qualified service
personnel.
When using the unit, please do not:
1. place the unit near magnets or other electromagnetic objects
2. put anything heavy on top of the unit
3. bring the unit from cold surroundings to a hot environment, as
this may cause condensation and could damage the video
heads.
Unplayable Media Types
For DVD discs:
The unit does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play
back these discs, excessive noise may cause damage to speakers.
1. Unfinalized discs from other DVD recorders
2. DVD-ROM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD
3. DVD-RAM, DVD-VR format
For video cassette:
This unit does not play back dirty or damaged cassettes.
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Controls and Displays
The Remote Control
1. Eject button ( EJECT)
2. Power button (
POWER)
3. Number buttons (0~9)
4. VHS button (VHS)
5. DVD button (DVD)
6. Track up button (TRACK+) / Track down button (TRACK -)
7. Display button (DISPLAY)
8. Source button (SOURCE)
9. Setup button (SETUP)
10. Copy button (COPY)
11. Edit button (EDIT)
12. Timer button (TIMER)
13. Top Menu button (TOP MENU)
14. Menu button (MENU)
15. Navigation button (NAVI. )
16. Easy Guider button (
GUIDER)
17. Channel Selection buttons (CH+, CH-)
18. Record button ( RECORD)
19. Stop button (
STOP)
20. Play button (
PLAY)
21. Pause button (
PAUSE)
22. Previous button (
PREVIOUS)
23. Next button (
NEXT)
24. REW button (
REW)
25. FF button (
FF)
26. Cursor buttons (), Enter button (ENTER)
Remote Control
To install batteries
Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries.
Make sure the polarity (+ and -) matches the
marks inside the remote control.
CAUTION!
Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if
the remote control will not be in use.
Use only new batteries of the same type.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed properly.
Remote sensor
The remote has a range of
approximately 3 m and
works best when pointed
directly at the unit. (at
angles up to 30° from the
front of the unit)
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Controls and Displays
Front-panel Connections
(For Reference Only)
Names of parts and controls
1) POWER button
Lights green when power is on
Lights red when power is off
2) VCR indicator
Lights green when VCR deck is controllable
Lights orange when VCR deck is busy
Lights red when VCR deck is recording
3) VCR EJECT button
Press to load and unload a VHS tape
4) VHS COPY button
Press to copy contents from VHS tape to disc
5) PLAY/PAUSE button
Starts/Pauses playback of VHS tape or disc
6) STOP button
Stops playing or recording a VHS tape or disc
7) VCR DECK
Loads and unloads a VHS tape
8) REWIND button
Rewinds playback of a VHS tape or disc
9) FAST-FORWARD button
Fast-forwards playback of a VHS tape or disc
10) DVD COPY button
Press to copy contents from disc to VHS tape
11) RECORD button
Starts recording
12) SOURCE button
Press to select signal input
13) DISPLAY WINDOW
Operation indicators are displayed here.
14) DVD/VCR SELECT button
Selects DVD/VCR control
15) DV-LINK (IEEE-1394) jack
Connects digital video camcorder
16) CHANNEL UP button
Press to select a channel
17) DVD TRAY
Holds a disc
18) CHANNEL DOWN button
Press to select a channel
19) DISC EJECT button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
20) DVD indicator
Lights green when DVD deck is controllable
Lights orange when DVD deck is busy
Lights red when DVD tray is recording
21) AV1 Front (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the output of external equipment
Display Window
(For Reference Only)
1) Pause indicator
2) Play indicator
3) VHS indicator
4) DVD indicator
5) SVCD indicator
6) VCD indicator
7) Data disc indicator
8) CD indicator
9) CD-R/DVD-R indicator
10) Copy to VHS indicator
11) Copy to DVD indicator
12) DVD+RW indicator
13) DVD+R indicator
14) CD-RW/DVD-RW indicator
15) Status window
16) Timer Record indicator
17) Record indicator
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Controls and Displays
Rear-panel Connections
(For Reference Only)
Names of parts
1) RF OUT/IN jacks
RF signal output/input
Note:
Playback signals are not transmitted via this connection.
Make proper connections before using this VCR/DVD recorder.
2) LINE IN (S-VIDEO) jack
S-Video signal input
3) AV2 Rear (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Composite signal input
4) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y/Pb/Pr) jacks
Component signal output
5) LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Composite signal output
6) LINE OUT (S-VIDEO) jack
S-Video signal output
7) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
Connects an amplifier or receiver with a digital input jack
8) AC IN terminal
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Connecting up
Before making connections
1) Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections are made.
2) Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause
a viewing problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. You may also have a viewing problem when connecting the unit to an
integrated TV/Video system.
Note:
1. Do not place this unit on top of other equipment that may generate heat. Excessive heat may cause this unit to malfunction.
2. For Digital Cable and Satellite TV users, please connect your device’s output to the input of this VCR/DVD recorder.
Basic TV Connections
Before using the unit, follow the steps listed below to connect the VCR/DVD recorder to the antenna cable and TV.
Connecting to a TV with COMPOSITE jacks
Connect the supplied antenna cable from the VCR/DVD recorder to your TV as shown.
Connect the supplied audio/video cables from the VCR/DVD recorder to your TV as shown.
Connect the supplied power cord from the VCR/DVD recorder to a standard wall outlet.
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Enhanced Video Options
1. Connecting to a TV via S-Video out
Connecting to a TV with S-Video jack
Connect an S-Video cable from the VCR/DVD recorder to your TV as shown.
Note:
1. When using the S-Video connection, please remove all other video output connections.
2. In this configuration, be sure to choose one of the audio connection options on page 10.
If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, you can enjoy better picture quality.
2. Connecting to a TV via COMPONENT out
Connecting to a TV with component jacks
Connect a set of Component Video cables from the VCR/DVD recorder to your TV as shown.
Note:
1. Go to the ‘System’ setup menu to enable the COMPONENT option (For details, please refer to the section titled “Setup”).
2. When using COMPONENT connections, please remove all other video output connections.
3. In this configuration, be sure to choose one of the audio connection options on page 10.
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Enhanced Audio Options
Connecting to a Stereo Audio Amplifier or Receiver
Connect left/right audio cables (not supplied) from the VCR/
DVD recorder to your stereo system as shown.
If you have a stereo system or digital audio receiver, you can enjoy better sound quality.
Connecting to a Digital Audio Device
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
Digital out coaxial
Connect a digital coaxial cable from the VCR/DVD recorder to your digital audio receiver as shown.
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Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box
Connecting a Cable Box, Digital Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Before using the unit, follow the steps listed below to connect the VCR/DVD recorder to an external receiver and the TV.
Connecting to a cable box, digital cable box or satellite receiver with COMPOSITE jacks
1. Use an antenna cable (supplied) to connect the RF IN on the cable box/satellite receiver to the antenna outlet.
2. Use an antenna cable (same as supplied) to connect the RF OUT on the cable box/satellite receiver to the RF input
on the VCR/DVD recorder.
3. Use an antenna cable (same as supplied) to connect the RF OUT on the VCR/DVD recorder to the RF IN on the
television.
4. Use AUDIO/VIDEO cables (supplied) to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output on the unit to the audio/video input on the
television.
Note:
If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks and RF OUT jacks, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT jacks with the VCR/DVD recorder’s AV2 Rear jacks. Using this connection provides better picture quality.
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System Setup
Setting Date/Time
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Clock” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Date” and press [ENTER].
4. Press [] [] [] [] or number buttons (0~9) to adjust the
date and confirm with [ENTER].
5. Press [] [] to select “Time” and press [ENTER].
6. Press [] [] or number buttons (0~9) to adjust the time
and confirm with [ENTER].
Using the “Auto Clock” function
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Clock” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Auto Clock” and press [ENTER].
4. Press [] [] to select “On” to activate the function and
press [ENTER].
5. Press [] [] to select “Time Zone” and press [ENTER].
Press [] [] to select a time zone in which you live, or
select “Auto’ and press [ENTER].
6. Press [] [] to select “Daylight Sav.” and press [ENTER].
Press [] [] to select “Auto”, “On” or “Off” to make proper
adjustment and press [ENTER].
Note:
Make sure that the time and date are correctly set before
programming the timer recording. If the time is incorrectly set,
you may not achieve desired timer recording result.
Setting Audio Output
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Audio” and press [ENTER].
Digital Output: PCM / Bit Stream (Enable digital audio
output with PCM or encoded data)
DTS Out: ON / OFF
Progressive scan mode
You can change the video output mode by pressing the
[SETUP] button to subsequently select “System-->Video
Output-->Progressive”.
(Video will not be displayed correctly when connecting to an
incompatible television.)
Video output mode:
480p: Progressive video 480i: Interlace video
Setting Aspect Ratio
Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your
television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also
select how video on some DVD discs is presented.
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Playback” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Aspect Ratio” and press [ENTER].
4:3 Letter Box
(select when you connect the unit to a
normal (4:3) TV)
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in wide picture format, the
picture is shown with black bars at the
top and bottom.
4:3 Pan & Scan
(select when you connect the unit to a
normal (4:3) TV)
When playing back a DVD-VIDEO disc
recorded in wide picture format, the
picture is zoomed to fill the screen
vertically, and the left and right sides of
the image are chopped off. Note,
however, that the picture will be shown in the 4:3 LB mode
even if you select the 4:3 PS mode depending on the disc.
16:9 Wide Screen
(select when you connect the unit to a
wide-screen (16:9) TV)
Using the Setup Menu
1. Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.
2. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
3. Press [] [] to select “System”, “Clock,” “Language”,
“Playback”, “Record”, “Audio”, “TV Tuner” or “EXIT.” Press
[] or [] to go to the next or return to the previous menu.
4. The key settings are:
System: Video Output
Clock: Date ---> Time
Language: OSD
Playback: Aspect Ratio
Record: DVD Quality ( HQ, SP, LP, EP and SLP )
Tape Quality ( SP and EP )
Audio: Digital Output ( PCM / Bit Stream )
5. Press [ENTER] to save the settings.
6. Press [SETUP] again to exit the setup menu or press [] to
return to the previous menu. Select “EXIT” and press
[ENTER] to exit the setup menu.
Note:
To record TV programs using the timer record feature, you must
set the time accurately.
This chapter helps you to customize the VCR/DVD recorder to
meet your system requirements and set your personal preferences.
Note:
If you accidentally activate the progressive scan mode and want
to cancel it, press [] and the number buttons of “6,” “0,” “9,”
“9” and [ENTER]. The unit will be turned off. Press [POWER] to
switch it on.
Note:
You cannot change the “Aspect Ratio”
setting during playback.
Setting Video Output
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “System” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Video Output” and press [ENTER].
4. Press [] [] to select “COMPONENT” or “PROGRESSIVE”
and press [ENTER].
5. When completed, press [] repeatedly to return to the main
menu or press [SETUP] to exit the Setup menu.
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TV Channel Setup
Scanning TV Channels
When the “Scan Channel” function is activated, the TV channels
are searched and stored in a specific order. If the channel assign-
ment of your TV content provider changes, or if you are reinstalling
the unit, you may need to go through this process again. This will
replace the stored TV channels with the new ones.
Before channel scanning, set “TV Signal” first.
1. Make sure the antenna cables are securely
connected to this unit.
2. Turn on the TV set and the unit.
3. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, press []
[] to select “TV Tuner” and press [].
4. Press [] [] to select “TV Signal” and press
[]. Press [] [] to select “Antenna,” “Cable,”
“HRC,” or “IRC” depending on how you receive your
terrestrial TV channels and press [ENTER]. Press
[] to return to the previous menu and save the
setting.
5. Press [] [] to select “Utilities” and press
[]. Press [] [] to select “Start Scan”
and press [ENTER] to start channel scanning.
The TV channel scanning starts. This may take a few minutes.
To stop channel scanning, go to “Stop Scan” and press [ENTER].
6. When all the TV channels have been searched
and stored, press [SETUP] to exit.
Adding or Deleting TV Channels
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
Press [] [] to select “TV Tuner” and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Utilities” and press [].
3. Press [] [] to select “Add/Delete” and press
[ENTER] to bring up the Add/Delete menu.
4. Press [] [] [] [] to select the channel(s) that
you want to add or delete and press [ENTER] for
confirmation.
Move the cursor to the TV channel and you can press [ENTER]
again to cancel the delete operation.
5. Press [] [] [] [] to select “EXIT” and press
[ENTER] to save the settings and exit the Add/Delete
menu.
Swapping TV Channels
This function allows you to manually change the TV channel order
stored in this unit to match the sequence saved in your TV.
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu. Press []
[] to select “TV Tuner” and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Swap” and press
[ENTER] to bring up the Swap menu.
3. Select the TV channel(s) to be changed and
press [ENTER] to mark it/them.
4. Press [] [][] [] to select a new channel
position and press [ENTER] to swap.
5. To swap more TV channels, repeat step 3 to
complete the settings.
6. Select “EXIT” to save the setting and exit the
Swap menu.
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Channel Editor
Before using ‘Channel Editor’ menu
Make sure that the antenna cables are securely connected to
the unit.
Adding or Deleting TV Channels
1. Turn on the TV set and the unit.
2. Switch your TV’s input source to “AV.”
3. Press [SOURCE] to switch to “TV.”
4. Press [EDIT] to bring up the “Channel Editor” menu.
Press [] [] to select one of the TV channels and
press [ENTER].
Move the cursor to the TV channel to make selection and press
[ENTER] again to cancel the “Delete” operation.
5. Repeat as necessary.
6. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
Renaming TV Channels
1. On the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Rename” and press
[ENTER].
The keypad for entering a title name appears.
3. Select the desired characters from the keypad. Press
[ENTER] after each entry.
Moving up/down TV Channels
1. On the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Move Up” or “Move
Down” and press [ENTER].
The channel moves up or down the list.
Each time you press [] [] and the item changes as follows.
3. Repeat as necessary.
4. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
Inserting New TV channels
1. On the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Insert To” and press
[ENTER].
3. Press [] [][] [] to enter the channel number
and press [ENTER].
The channel moves to the new position.
4. Repeat as necessary.
5. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
4. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
Note:
You only can enter up to 5 characters for a name.
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Channel Editor
Mapping Channels for the VCR Plus+ System
The VCR Plus+ programming system greatly simplifies the timer
recording process. To record a show, simply look up its
PlusCode programming number in your newspaper or magazine
listings, and enter it on the Timer Record menu.
To get started, you must first match your local TV channels to
the Guide Channel Numbers (GCNs). This one-time procedure is
known as “Channel Mapping.”
1. Turn on the TV set and the unit.
2. Switch your TV’s input source to “AV.”
3. Press [SOURCE] to switch to “TV.”
4. Press [EDIT] to bring up the “Channel Editor”
menu, press [] [] to select one of the TV
channels and press [].
5. Press [] [] to select the “GCN” and press
[ENTER].
The “Guide Channel Number (GCN)” menu is displayed.
Swapping TV Channels
This function allows you to manually change the TV channel
positions stored in the unit to match those stored in your TV set.
1. On the “Channel Editor” menu, press [] [] to
select one of the TV channels and press [].
2. Press [] [] to select “Swap With” and press
[ENTER].
3. Press [] [][] [] to enter the channel number
and press [ENTER].
The channel will change its position.
4. Repeat as necessary.
5. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
6. Press [] [][] [] to enter the Guide Channel
Number (GCN) and press [ENTER].
7. Repeat as necessary.
8. When completed, press [] [][] [] to select
“EXIT.” Press [ENTER] to save the setting and exit
the “Channel Editor” menu.
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Recording
Before recording
Please use qualified recordable discs/VHS tapes to achieve best
recording quality. Check our website for the recommended media
list.
Note:
For discs:
1. DVD+R/-R and DVD+R DL discs are write-once media, and
DVD+RW/-RW discs are rewritable media.
2. Before playing a DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW disc on
other compatible equipment, you need to finalize the disc.
3. You cannot add new recording sessions to DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+R DL discs after the discs are finalized.
4. In some cases, you may not be able to add new recording
sessions to a recordable disc which contains sessions
recorded with other DVD recorders.
5. If a power failure occurs, the program you are recording may
be lost.
For VHS tapes:
Break the video cassettes’ tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover
the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use
the VHS tapes for recording again.
Press [RECORD] to start recording.
After [RECORD] is pressed, it may take a few seconds for the unit
to initialize.
Recording continues until it is manually stopped or when the disc
or the VHS tape is full.
To stop recording
When you press [ STOP] , it may take a few seconds for the
recording to stop and the session to close.
To pause recording
Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording, and press [ PAUSE] or
[RECORD] to resume recording.
To change the recording mode
Press [SETUP] to adjust the setting through the Setup menu
(Setup --> Record --> DVD Quality or Tape Quality)
DVD Quality Tape Quality
Note:
You cannot change the recording mode once a recording session
has begun. The new setting will not be valid until the next recording
session.
To check the media status while recording
Press [DISPLAY] , the recording information is displayed.
Recording Television Programs
1. Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.
2. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable DVD disc for recording, the
recorder will automatically start the disc preparation process.
3. Press [SOURCE] and [] [] to select “TV” as the
signal input source.
4. Press [ CH
] or press [] [] to select a
channel you want to record.
You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to
enter the desired channel number. Press [ENTER] after the desired
channel number is selected.
Note:
Once recording has begun, you cannot change the channel.
5. Press [VHS] or [DVD] to select the target medium for
recording.
The VHS tape begins recording at the point where it was left. You
must select the desired recording location on the tape.
*LVC-9016G: This unit can record on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW
discs and VHS tapes.
*LVC-9017GDL: This unit can record on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/
+RW, DVD+R DL (double layer) discs and VHS tapes.
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Recording
Using DVD Menu
The DVD menu displays all the titles (programs) recorded on a
disc.You can directly select the one you want to play on the menu.
1. Press [ PLAY] or [ GUIDER]
Press [DVD] on the remote control to switch to DVD control mode
first. The DVD menu is displayed when you press [
PLAY] or
when you press [
GUIDER], “Playback” and “Play Disc.”
2. Press [] [] to select a title (program) you want to
play and press [ENTER].
To scroll the DVD menu by page
To browse the menu page(s), press [ ] [] [] [] to select
the
or icon and press [ENTER], or press [ NEXT]
or [
PREVIOUS].
To switch to “Text View” display
To switch to a text-based Disc Menu, select the “Text View” icon
and press [ENTER]. Only in “Text View” mode can you see the
full name of your recorded titles. To switch back to the graphical
menu, select the “Thumbnail View” icon and press [ENTER].
Press [RECORD] to start a new recording session and
press [
STOP] at the point you want to stop.
Note:
1. For DVD discs, each new recording session is placed after the
previous session unless a certain recording title is set to be
overwritten.
2. The VHS tape begins recording at the point where it was left.
You must select the desired recording location on the tape.
3. Before you start, please check whether the disc or the VHS tape
has enough space for the recording.
Changing Chapter Interval (DVD Disc Only)
Creating chapters while recording
The unit automatically divides a session into chapters by inserting
chapter marks at 5/10/15/20/25/30-minute intervals during the
recording process.
1. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Record” and press [].
3. Press [] [] to select “Chapter Mark” and press
[] . Press [] [] to set the chapter interval and
[ENTER] for confirmation.
4. When completed, press [SETUP] to exit the
“SETUP” menu and save the settings.
Note:
During DVD disc recording, press [EDIT] to manually add a
chapter mark(s) in a recording session.
Adding New Recordings
One-Touch Recording
Before performing this function, you need to select the
target medium for the recording. Use “One-touch recording”
to start recording immediately in 30-minute blocks. Press
[RECORD] twice to start a 30-minute recording session. Press
[RECORD] repeatedly to extend recording sessions, up to 6
hours in thirty-minute increments. Pressing [RECORD] when the
timed recording exceeds the 6-hour constraint automatically
turns “one-touch recording” OFF. The length of recording
depends on the current mode of recording quality and the
amount of time available on the disc/VHS tape.
Playing Recordings on a VHS Tape
Press [ PLAY]
1. Press [VHS] on the remote control to switch to tape control
mode. Press [
F.F.] or [ REW] to fast forward or rewind
the tape to the point you want to start playback from.
2. Press [
PLAY] and playback begins.
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Recording
Recording from External Devices
Connect external equipment using standard CVBS (RCA) analog
audio/video cable or IEEE-1394 cable to record contents or
camcorder footage onto a disc in the digital video format or onto a
VHS tape in the analog video format.
Recording from External Devices: VCR or
Camcorder
Connect a video cassette recorder or camcorder to the unit’s input
terminals.
Via Front-Panel Jacks:
To start recording:
1. Press [SETUP] and then select “Record” to set the
desired recording mode.
DVD Quality Tape Quality
2. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
3. Press [SOURCE] to select a signal input source
depending how the VCR or camcorder is connected
to the unit.
AV1-Front: For a device connected to the front Audio/Video Input.
AV2-Rear: For a device connected to the rear Audio/Video Input.
S-Video: For a device connected to the rear S-Video Input.
DV: For a device (such as a digital camcorder) connected to the
front DV Input with a DV cable.
4. Press [DVD] to control the DVD deck or [VHS] to
control the VCR deck first.
5. Cue the source VCR or the camcorder and start
playback at the beginning of the scene you wish to
record.
6. Press [RECORD] to start recording.
7. Press [
STOP] to stop recording.
To pause recording:
Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording.
If you want to resume recording, press [
PAUSE] again or
[RECORD].
Press [ GUIDER]
1. Press [ GUIDER] to display the Easy Guider menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Playback” and then press
[ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “Play Tape” and press [ENTER].
Via Rear-Panel Jacks :
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Recording
1. Connect the DV camcorder to the unit using an
IEEE-1394 4-pin cable.
Note:
1. The DV-Link input jack on this unit is for DV compatible
camcorders only.
2. Only DV signals can be input via the DV-Link jack to this VCR/
DVD recorder.
3. Do not connect a MICRO MV format video camcorder to this DV-
Link (IEEE-1394) jack.
4. You cannot connect more than two pieces of video input sources
at the same time to the front-panel connector of this unit.
5. Despite the technology endeavour with which this VCR/DVD
recorder is built, it is likely that your DV may not be fully
supported by the recorder. If you still experience problem using
the DV-Link for recording, please connect your DV via S-Video or
composite cables to this DVD recorder.
2. Turn on your TV and this unit.
3. Make sure that a recordable disc or a VHS tape
is inserted or loaded for recording.
When you insert a new recordable disc for recording, the recorder
will automatically start the disc preparation process.
4. Turn on the DV camcorder and initiate it in “Play-
back” mode. Pause playback on the DV camcorder at
the point where you want to start recording from.
5. Press [SOURCE] on the remote control to change
signal input source to “DV.”
AV1-Front: For a device connected to the front Audio/Video Input.
AV2-Rear: For a device connected to the rear Audio/Video Input.
S-Video: For a device connected to the rear S-Video Input.
DV: For a device (such as a digital camcorder) connected to the
front DV Input with a DV cable.
6. Press [DVD] to control the DVD recorder or [VHS] to
control the VCR deck.
7. Cue the DV camcorder and start playback at the
beginning of the scene you wish to record.
Recording from External Devices: DV
Camcorder
8. Resume playback of the DV camcorder and press
[RECORD] on the remote control to start
recording.
Press [
PAUSE ] to pause recording.
Press [
PAUSE ] again or [RECORD] to resume
recording.
Press [
STOP] to stop recording.
DV Control
This unit allows basic DV control functions with the remote control.
The unit is equipped with an on-screen DV control bar (Play, Stop,
FF or Reverse) feature when the DV is connected to the unit via the
DV Link connection. Move the screen cursor to the desired function
by pressing [] [] [] [] and press [ENTER].
1. Press [] [] to select ( ) and press [ENTER] to
fast-forward the DV camcorder footages.
2. Press [] [] to select (
) and press [ENTER] to
rewind the DV camcorder footages.
3. Press [] [] to select (
) and press [ENTER] to
stop the DV Camcorder playback.
4. Press [] [] to select (
) and press [ENTER] to
start the DV Camcorder playback.
5. Press [] [] to select (
) and press [ENTER] to
pause the DV Camcorder playback.
Note:
This unit will stay in “Pause” mode when no DV input signal is
detected.
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