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Preparation
Power Connections
Connect the Power cord (included) to the DVD recorder.
1.Connect the Power cord (included) to the DVD
recorder’s AC IN terminal.
2.Connect the power cord (included) into an electrical
outlet.
3.Set the MAIN POWER switch to ON.
•Power will be supplied to the DVD recorder and the
OPERATE indicator will be lit up in green. (Operate On
mode)
•The AC IN MODE item on the SYSTEM MENU (2/2)
screen can be used to specify whether to start up in th e
Operate ON or OFF mode when the power switch is
turned ON. (XPage69)
CAUTIONS
• Always use the AC cord provided with the DVD recorder.
The use of other power cord should be avoided.
• Do not turn the power off during recording or playback.
In the case of DVD-R discs, failure to observe this pre-
caution will result in the discs becoming unusable.
In the case of DVD-RW discs, it will be necessary to
erase all data from the disc and to start recording again
from the beginning.

Turning the Power On

While in Operate Off mode (i.e., the OPERATE indicator
is lit up in orange), press the OPERATE button.
•The power will turn on, the color of the OPERATE indica-
tor will change to green, and the DVD recorder will
become ready for use. (Operate On mode)
Notes
• A period of 45 seconds may pass before the DVD
recorder adopts Operate On mode as it prepares fo r
operation.
• A small amount of current will be required by the DVD
recorder when in Operate Off mode.

Turning the Power Off

Stop the DVD recorder.
(It is recommended that you eject the disc at this time.)
1.Press the OPERATE button.
•The DVD recorder will adopt Operate Off mode and the
color of the OPERATE indicator will change to orange.
2.If the DVD recorder will not be used for an extended
period of time, set the MAIN POWER switch to OFF.
•When disconnecting the power cord, remove the power
cord from the electrical outlet first.
Notes
• Pressing the OPERATE button will have no effect in
Recording mode or Recording Pause mode.
• Pressing this button also has no effect during finalizing
and erasing.
OPERATE
PHONES REV
AUDIO
CH1
CH2
MAIN POWER switch
OPERATE indicator
Power cord
(included)
AC
OPERATE button