Features
Inputs and Outputs Notes

Features

Overview:  The DVD-VR330 allows you play and record on both VHS tapes and DVDs.  In additions to providing a 4-head Hi-Fi VCR, this model offers the flexibility of a full format DVD Recorder.

Compatible Blank Discs:

• Audio CD: An audio disc which 44.1kHZ PCM audio is recorded.
• CD-R, CD-RW: Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. Use a 700MB(80 minute) disc. This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs to the condition of the recording.
• MP3: Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with ISO9660 or JOILET format can be played back. Playable bit rates range from 56 kbps to 320 kbps. This unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders. DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs containing MP3 files can be played back.
• JPEG: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Ram, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW containing JPEG files can be played back.    Notes: Motion JPEG is not supported.
• DVD-Video: Normal DVD playback. When viewing a dual-layered disc there may be a momentary distortion of image and sound when switching from layer the 1st layer to the 2nd layer. This is normal and not a malfunction of the unit.
• DVD+/-R: This unit can playback and record on to a DVD+/-R disc.  Once a DVD+/-R is finalized it is playable in a standard DVD player.
• DVD+/-RW: This unit can record and playback DVD+/1RW discs in both Video and VR Modes.
• VR Mode: Format used for recording data on a DVD+/1RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, and create playlist. A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD players.
• Video Mode: This format is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized.
  • Note: An 8X speed DVD+RW or above disc can be played but cannot be recorded.
• DVD-RAM: Only DVD-Ram standard version 2.0 discs can be played in this unit. The recording mode must be set to VR mode.    Note: You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues.

Discs that should not be used:

• DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc/DivX video disc
• DVD-Video with a region number other and 1 or ALL
• PAL discs
• 3.9 GB DVD-R disc for authorizing
• Video CD/CVD/SVCD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I

Recording Methods: There are 4 different types of recording methods

• Direct Recording: Select record on remote for basic operation.
• Timer Recording: Program recording for Once, Daily or Weekly through menu.
• One Touch Recording: You can easily record to DVD or VCR using the Record button on the front panel. Once you have tuned to the desired channel, you can start recording by pressing the record button, adding 30 minutes of recording time with each press of the button. Maximum recording time is 4 hours. The unit will stop recording when the time has elapsed.
• Two-Way Dubbing: Using the Copy button on the front panel or remote control, you can copy from a VHS tape to a DVD disc, or vice versa.    Note: Dubbing of copyright protected material is not possible on this unit.

Recording Modes: Multiple recording speeds for DVD Recorder and VCR

• DVD Recorder Modes:
  • XP: High quality mode - Select when audio and video qualities are important, time: approximately 1 hour (on 4.7GB disc), data rate 8 Mbps.
  • SP: Standard quality mode - Standard quality, time: approximately 2 hours, data rate 4 Mbps.
  • LP: Long recording mode - When long recording time is required, time: approximately 4 hours, data rate 2 Mbps.
  • EP: Extended mode - Longest recording time, time: approximately 6 or 8 hours (selectable), data rate 0.8 to 1.2 Mbps
  • Auto: Timer recording only; sets video quality automatically based on the remaining time on the DVD, time: between 1 and 8 hours, data rate 0.8 to 8 Mbps
• VCR Modes:
  • SP (standard play): Best picture quality, time: approximately 2 hours (on T-120 tape)
  • SLP (super long play): Maximum recording time, time: approximately 6 hours
  • Auto: Sets video quality automatically based on the remaining time on the tape, time: between 2 and 6 hours

Editing: Once you have recorded onto a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW, you can edit the contents of the disc by creating playlists. A playlist uses information about each recorded scene and allows you to change the playback order of the scenes. You can delete and edit playlists without losing the actual recorded video.

DVD Playback Features:

• Search and Skip: Search through a Chapter or Track on a Disc. Each time you press the search button the playback speed will increase
• Slow Motion Play: During pause mode press the search button on remote for more than 1 second to activate Slow Motion. It can search at 3 different slow speeds.
• Step Motion Play: During pause mode press the F.ADV button on the remote to activate Step Motion. Each time the button is pressed a new fram will appear.
• ANYKEY: This function allow you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, or time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings as well as set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
• Repeat Playback: For repeating a certain track or section.
• Subtitle Audio Language: You may select the subtitle audio depending on the disc type. Only available during playback.
• Angle: You can view multiple angles of a scene if the disc is formatted with various angles for certain scenes.
• Zoom: You can enlarge the image from normal size to 2X to 4X size.
• Bookmarks: Set bookmarks at scenes you want to see again so that you start playback from the marked position.

CD Playback Features:

• Normal Play:  Play of CD and MP3 in order they are recorded.
• Repeat: You can repeat either a track, folder or disc
• Random: Plays the disc's tracks in random order.
• Intro: Listen to the first 10 seconds of each track.
• Playlist: Program the order you want your tracks played back on the disc up to 30 tracks.

JPEG Disc Playback Features:

• Album Screen: View your pictures 8 at a time.
• Slide Show: View your pictures one at a time in certain intervals.
• Rotation: Rotate your pictures 90° clockwise.
• Zoom: Enlarge your picture from normal to 2X to 4X size.

VCR Playback Features:

• Pause: Use to still a single frame.
• Frame Advance: Use to advance frame by frame.
• Picture Search: Advance the tape forward or backward 2,3,5, or 7 times normal speed.
• Jet Search: Advances tape forward or back 7 times normal speed.
• Skip: Advance tape ahead exactly 30 seconds or 2 minutes.
• Slow Motion: Slowdown playback from 1/5 to 1/30 of normal speed.
• Variable Search: An index is automatically marked on the tape every time you start recording so you can fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback there.

Progressive Scan: Progressive scan playback is available from both the DVD player and VCR through the component video outputs. Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker-free images. If your TV supports progressive scan video (ED or HD-ready) through its component video input, you can switch the video output of the player to progressive scan using a convenient front panel button.

S-VHS Playback: This unit will playback pre-recorded S-VHS tapes. It is not possible to record in S-VHS mode.

On Screen Menu: The on-screen menu allows you to enable or disable various functions on the unit.

• Auto/Manual Clock Set: Used to set the correct time. You need to set the time to use timer recording.
• Channel Set: Set VCR's tuner to either Antenna or Cable.
• Auto Channel Memory: This will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area
• Channel Add/Delete: Manual add or delete a channel.
• RF Output: Set the RF output to either 3 or 4 when you connect the unit via RF antenna cable.
• Language Options: select between English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Netherlands or Korean.
• Display (Video) Options: Allows you to set up the TV screen settings
  • TV Aspect: Choose between - 4:3 letter box, 4:3 Pan & Scan, 16:9 Wide.
  • Input Level: Adjusts the level of the input signal between - Darker and Lighter.
  • Black Level: Adjusts the black levels of the screen between - 7.5 IRE (Enhanced) or 0 IRE (Standard).
  • 3D Noise Reduction: Select between - Off (normal) or On (removes noise from screen)
• Parental Control: Helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches with an 8 level rating system. (Disc must be assigned a rating to work)
• VCR Setting: This function allows you to setup or VCR
  • Tape Length: Choose between - T-120, T-160 or T-180.
  • Auto Play: Turn Off (Disabled) or On (VCR will automatically play when tape is inserted).
  • Auto Repeat: It sets the VCR to play a tape repeatedly.
• Video Input: You can watch video from an external component through selecting either AV 1(composite) or S-video.
• DVD EP Mode: You can set the EP (Extended Play) mode's time setting to 6 or 8 hours.
• Automatic Chapter Creator: When you record one program onto a DVD, it makes one title. If you use this function, the title will be divided into chapters so you can save time during playback when you are searching for a particular spot..
• Quick Recording: This enables you to record immediately without having to wait for the disc to initialize which is usually takes 10 seconds.

Remote Control: Multi Remote Control

• TV Control: Allows you to control part of another manufacturer's TV functions.
  • Buttons that can be controlled on your TV: TV Power, Input Select, Volume, Channel Tracking, TV Mute, 0 to 9.
• Braille Points: Useful for the visually impaired.
  • Buttons include: Power, Stop, and Play
• Key Lock Function: You can lock out all the buttons on the remote to prevent accidental use of the remote.

Inputs and Outputs Notes

Front Panel:

• DV Input: If your digital camcorder has a DV output jack (also called IEEE 1394 or i.LINK) you can record onto a DVD without converting the signal to analog.
• AV 2 Input: Audio/Video RCA input jacks for connecting a camcorder w/o DV output or another source to record onto DVD or VCR.

Back Panel:

• Antenna In: Threaded RF type end for inputting signal from off air, cable or satellite.
• Antenna Out: Threaded RF type end for outputting signal to television.
• S-Video In: S-video connection to input signal from a satellite or cable box.
• S-Video Out: S-video connection to output signal to television.
• Component Video Out w/ Audio Out: Connect your High Definition Ready TV via component cables. Use composite audio cables to output the audio. The component video cable will pass video signal for both the VCR and DVD.
• A/V 1 In: Includes composite left and right RCA connections and a composite Video connection for input.
• AV Out: Includes composite left and right RCA connections and a composite Video connection for output.
• Digital Audio Output: The unit is equipped with 2 digital outputs, one optical and one coaxial, for connecting to a receiver with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders. You can configure the unit to output a bitstream (Dolby Digital or DTS) or PCM 2-channel audio.