WARNING To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never attempt to open the cabinet, dangerous high voltages are presented in the unit. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel when necessary. Maintenance Notice Do not put the unit: near strong magnetic field, somewhere exposed to direct sun or near heat radiation equipment (such as a heater), at top of other heat radiation objects, in a place with bad ventilation and much dirt, somewhere subject to vibration and instability, somewhere exposed to moisture or rain. The unit shall be installed in a smooth and dry place with good ventilation. When the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm one, the laser head might get dewed and the unit might not work normally. In this case, keep the power on for an hour or two (with no disk loaded) before playing normally. Clean the surface of the unit with some neutral detergent. Do not use organic impregnant such as alcohol and gasoline. Never polish the unit with sand paper. If the unit has not been used for a long time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Note: do not pull by the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the unit to avoid the influence on normal playing. Caution The unit employs a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser radiation, do not attempt to open the cabinet. Visible laser may radiate when the cabinet is opened or the interlocks are defeated. Do not stare into the laser beams. To ensure the proper use of the unit, read this manual carefully. Keep this manual properly for future reference. If the unit requires servicing, contact the seller or our service centre. 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents Basic Information Features of the Machine .................................................................................................................. 5 Terms ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Front and Rear Panels ..................................................................................................................... 8 Remote Control ................................................................................................................................ 9 How to install and use the remote controller .................................................................................... 10 System Connections Connected to a TV ........................................................................................................................... 11 Connected to an ordinary stereo system ......................................................................................... 12 Connected to an amplifier with digital decoder ................................................................................ 12 System Connection for recording external signals ........................................................................... 13 Monitor Mode Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Selection of monitor signals ............................................................................................................. 14 Navigation Mode ............................................................................................................................ 14 Record Mode Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Enter the Recording Mode and menu description ............................................................................ 15 General Steps .................................................................................................................................. 15 Manual Record ................................................................................................................................. 16 Start Record ................................................................................................................................ 16 Recording Process Control ......................................................................................................... 16 One Touch Record (OTR) ................................................................................................................ 17 DV Controlled Recording ................................................................................................................. 17 Timer Record .................................................................................................................................. 18 Chapter Edit Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Enter the Chapter Editing Mode ........................................................................