6Thank you for purchasing this DVD Recorder. We sincerely hope you can enjoy the pleasure of recording and playing backpictures through this quality unit with only certain simple operations to follow. Through this DVD Recorder, you can watch DVDs,play audio CDs, or watch TV shows through external devices. What is more, you can record programs to DVD+/-R or DVD+/-RWdiscs.This DVD Recorder supports the following Media Formats:--Playable disc formatn DVD, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-DA, Mixed CD-DA, Audio CD, JPEG file disc and Kodak Picture,MP3, DivX and Nero Digital disc.--Recordable disc formatn DVD+/-RW (Application Programme)n DVD+/-RNOTE:Some discs may encounter problems during playback possibly due to mal production or external damage. If the discs are self-burn, self-copy or are non-original, we can not guarantee that they will be playable.How to Proceed in This ManualUsing the DVD recorder and its features may be confusing at first. Please follow the order below to help you get through theimportant stages of getting set up so you can start using your DVD recorder as soon as possible.1 Check the contents of the package.Refer to the section of “General Information ”in the manual that was included with this unit. You should have the items listed inthe section.2 Get acquainted with the recorder.Refer to the sections of “Function Overview ”in the manual. It will let you get familiar with the parts and buttons on the main unitand remote control as you proceed throughout the manual.3 Make the necessary connections.Refer to the section of “Basic Connection ”in the manual. It will guide you how to make the connections with external audio andvideo device.4 Set the necessary settings from the initial setup menu.Before you operate the DVD recorder, refer to the section of initial Settings in the manual. It will provide on-screen menus withdifferent options to let you select the proper settings corresponding to the system.5 Record a disc.You can record your favourite shows from local cable TV, or music and picture from an external audio and video device on bothDVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW media. Refer to section of Chapter 2-2 Recording in the manual.6 Play back a disc.After making all the connections and menu setups, you can start to play DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, JEPG photoCD, Video CD or CD, MP3, DivX and Nero Digital discs with the recorder. Refer to section of Chapter 3 Playback Features in thismanual.7 Benefit all the available features.You can obtain all the benefits from advance features given by this recorder. Refer to section of Chapter 3 Playback Features inthe manual.About This Manual