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DE320
DVD Recorder
User’s Manual
Welcome
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Copyright
Copyright 2005 BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. www.BenQ.com
No part of this publication may be copied, recorded, reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or computer language, in any form or
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise
this publication from time to time and to make changes in the contents hereof without
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
All trademarks or product names used in this document are the registered property of their
respective owners.
Precautions
Please read these precautions carefully before use. Keep this document for future reference.
- Only ever place the device on a stable, level and flat surface.
- Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, direct sunlight, rain, or
spray.
- Do not block the vents on the rear panel of the device, as poor ventilation over a long
period may result in damage to internal components and device failure.
- Do not change the mains plug to a different type or allow the power cable to be damaged.
- The mains plug on the power cable can used as a power disconnection device, and must
remain readily accessible at all times. Disconnect and isolate the device from the power
supply when it isn’t going to be used for an extended period of time (e.g. holidays away).
- Follow the battery instructions for the remote. Make sure the batteries are correctly and
properly installed. Do not use batteries of different types or different brands at the same
time. Remove batteries when it isn’t going to be used for an extended time (e.g. holidays
away).
- Use only BenQ approved accessories and recording media. Incorrect media types may not
work as expected, and could cause damage to the device.
- Do not attempt to repair the device under any circumstances. There are no user-servicable
parts in this device. Refer all servicing only to suitably qualified and experienced personnel.
Safety Information
Laser warning
The laser component in this device is rated Class 1 – capable of emitting invisible laser
radiation which can cause eye damage. To avoid exposure to the laser beam, do not remove any
covers and look into the device whilst it is turned on.
High Voltage warning
This device uses high voltage capable of causing burns and possible death should you come
into contact with live parts. To avoid exposure to high voltage, do not remove any covers and
reach into the device whilst it is turned on.
Refer all servicing only to suitably qualified and experienced personnel.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................1
Features ..............................................................................................1
Compatible media types ...................................................................1
Input/output interface ......................................................................2
Getting to know the BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder .................................3
Front panel ........................................................................................................................3
Rear panel .........................................................................................................................4
The Remote Control .........................................................................................................5
Front display panel ...........................................................................................................7
On-screen display (OSD) menus .....................................................8
Playback Status box ..........................................................................................................8
Timer and Tuner Information Box .................................................................................9
’SETUP’ menu ..................................................................................................................9
’T/C Tools’ menu ..............................................................................................................10
’Edit Chapters’ menu ........................................................................................................11
Connecting the DVD Recorder ...............................................12
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Connecting to a display device (TV or projector) ...........................12
Recording TV channels .....................................................................12
Connecting to a sound system .........................................................12
Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a component video cable
....................................................................................................................13
Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an S-Video cable ...........14
Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an A/V cable ..................15
Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a SCART cable ..............16
Connecting the DVD Recorder to the TV antenna cable ......................17
Connecting the DVD Recorder to your surround sound system ..........18
Connecting the DVD Recorder to your stereo sound system ................20
Connecting an A/V device to the DVD Recorder ...................................21
Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an S-video cable .........22
Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable ...............23
Connecting a satellite receiver or VCR to the DVD Recorder using a
SCART cable .............................................................................................24
Connecting a Camcorder to the DVD Recorder using a DV cable .......25
Connecting a Camcorder to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable ....26
Initializing the DVD Recorder ................................................27
Manually resetting options ...............................................................27
Remote control setup ...............................................................................28
Connecting power ....................................................................................29
Initial startup (virgin mode) ....................................................................30
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Setting Time and Date ......................................................................................................32
Manually searching for TV channels .......................................................34
Re-positioning/adding/deleting TV channels .........................................35
Language settings .....................................................................................38
Setting the ’Setup’ clock ...........................................................................39
Playing a disc ............................................................................ 40
General information .........................................................................40
Loading a disc ...................................................................................40
Playing a disc ............................................................................................42
Playing a recordable DVD .......................................................................43
Playing a music CD ..................................................................................45
Playing an MP3 CD ..........................................................................46
Playing a VCD/SVCD ..............................................................................48
Operations while playing a disc ...............................................................49
Searching a disc ................................................................................................................50
Still picture ........................................................................................................................52
Repeat play ........................................................................................................................53
Repeat a sequence (A-B) ..................................................................................................54
Changing the camera angle ..............................................................................................55
Zoom .................................................................................................................................56
Audio language .................................................................................................................57
Subtitle language ..............................................................................................................58
Surround sound effect ......................................................................................................59
Playing a photo CD ..................................................................................60
Viewing a photo ................................................................................................................60
Viewing thumbnails in different pages and folders ........................................................60
Recording ................................................................................. 63
Record mode ..................................................................................... 64
Changing record mode ....................................................................................................64
Manual recording .....................................................................................65
Sleep mode recording ...............................................................................66
How to activate the Sleep mode timer: ...........................................................................66
Satellite Recording ....................................................................................67
Pausing recording .....................................................................................68
Timer recording ....................................................................... 69
General Information ......................................................................... 69
Setting up timer recording .......................................................................70
Changing or erasing timer setting ....................................................71
How to change a timer setting: ........................................................................................71
Managing recordings ............................................................... 72
General information .........................................................................72
Managing recordings on DVD discs ................................................72
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Adding chapter markers during playback .......................................................................72
Hiding/showing chapters .................................................................................................74
Deleting chapters ..............................................................................................................75
Editing title (name) ..........................................................................................................76
Playing all titles (including hidden chapters) .................................................................77
Dividing titles ....................................................................................................................78
Erasing a recording/title ...................................................................................................79
Disc Settings ......................................................................................................................80
User selectable DVD Recorder preferences ............................ 85
Video Setup .......................................................................................85
TV Shape: ..........................................................................................................................85
Black Level ........................................................................................................................85
Video Shift: .......................................................................................................................86
YUV Output: ....................................................................................................................86
Video Output: ...................................................................................................................86
Sound Setup ...................................................................................... 86
Digital Output: .................................................................................................................86
Analog Output: .................................................................................................................86
Night Mode .......................................................................................................................87
Feature Setup ....................................................................................87
Access control ...................................................................................................................87
Status Display ...................................................................................................................87
Resume ..............................................................................................................................87
Auto Standby ....................................................................................................................87
Low Power Standby ..........................................................................................................87
Language Setup ................................................................................. 88
Audio .................................................................................................................................88
Subtitle ..............................................................................................................................88
Menu .................................................................................................................................88
Country .............................................................................................................................88
Record Setup .....................................................................................88
Record Mode: ...................................................................................................................88
Filter Mode .......................................................................................................................88
Auto Chapters: ..................................................................................................................88
SAT Record .......................................................................................................................89
Dual Language ..................................................................................................................89
System Setup .....................................................................................89
Auto Install: ......................................................................................................................89
Manual Search: .................................................................................................................89
Sort TV Channels: ............................................................................................................89
Time & Date: .....................................................................................................................89
Resetting the DVD Recorder to default factory settings ................................................89
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Parental control ....................................................................... 90
Parental control levels ......................................................................90
Activating/deactivating parental control (child-lock) ............................92
How to activate parental control .....................................................................................92
How to deactivate parental control .................................................................................92
Changing the access control country setting ..........................................93
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Changing/deleting the parent control password ....................................94
How to change parent control password ........................................................................94
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 95
Product Specifications ............................................................. 99
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder. With the DVD Recorder, you can
either:
• play your prerecorded DVDs and CDs, or
• record TV programs or video device (VCR or Camcorder) recordings onto DVDs.
The easy menu system also provides you with ready access to its advanced features, such as
programmed recording, disc content editing and more.
This manual describes all the features of the DVD Recorder. Refer to it whenever you need
assistance, and please pay attention to all notes, cautions and warnings.
Features
• Real-time recording using a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc
• Built-in TV tuner for recording from TV/CATV programs
• Recorded discs can be played on most DVD players
• Timer recording
• Records two-channel audio in MPEG-1, Layer II or Dolby Digital formats
• Multiple recording modes (for recording time of up to 6 hours on one DVD)
• Disc write protection
• On-screen display (OSD) ‘SETUP’ menu
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Compatible media types
Recording and Playback
DVD+R
Recordable digital video discs (DVD), which means you can record data on the disc once,
however, you can record at several different times until the disc is full, and cannot erase them
after recording.
DVD+RW
ReWritable digital video discs (DVD), which means you can erase data previously recorded on
the disc and record new data on the disc.
Playback
DVD
The BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder is equipped with a region code copyright protection
mechanism appropriate for the region where you purchased the unit. In some countries, you
can only play DVDs with a region code which matches that of your DVD Recorder.
DVD-R
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DVD-RW
DVD-R and DVD-RW must be recorded and finalized in Video Mode.
Audio CD
VCD, VCD2.0
SVCD
CD-R music/MP3 music
CD-RW music/MP3 music
Photo CD
Input/output interface
SCART input/output
• SCART input/output to other auxiliary A/V devices
• SCART input/output to TV
Inputs for Recording
•TV Antenna
• DV input: IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
• S-Video input
• Analog (composite) video input
• Analog audio input
Tips
Should you have multiple input devices connected using separate video inputs (Composite Video, SVideo or SCART) you should switch on and use only the video input source device you wish to have the
DVD Recorder record onto DVD, and turn off all other video input source devices not in use. When
both S-Video and Composite Video inputs are present, the DVD Recorder will automatically select the
S-Video input.
Outputs
• TV Antenna (loop through)
• S-Video output
• Analog (composite) video output
• Component video output
• Digital audio output
• Analog audio output
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Getting to know the BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder
Front panel
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No: Button Description
1 Disc tray Place disc face down (label side up) here.
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8
Open/Close
Previous
/ Play/pause
Stop
Next
REC
Power
Press to open and close the disc tray.
Press to jump to previous chapter/track.
Press to play a disc.
Press to stop playing or recording.
Press to jump to next chapter/track.
Press to start recording from an audio/video source (e.g. TV program).
Press to turn the DVD Recorder On or Off (standby).
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9 Video input For connecting to the video output terminal of other devices.
10 Audio input (left channel) For connecting to the audio output (left channel) terminal of other
devices.
11 Audio input (right
channel)
12 DV input For connecting to a DV or other devices using IEEE 1394 FireWire.
For connecting to the audio output (right channel) terminal of other
devices.
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No. Button Description
1 Antenna input For connecting the TV antenna or a CATV cable.
2 Antenna output For connecting to the antenna input terminal of your TV.
3 SCART auxiliary input/
output
4 SCART TV input/output For connecting to the SCART input/output socket on your TV.
5 S-Video input (Black) For connecting to the S-Video output terminal of other devices.
6 Composite Video input
(Yellow)
For connecting to the SCART input/output socket on other A/V devices.
For connecting to the video output or component output terminal of other
devices.
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7 Audio input (Left
channel/White)
8 Audio input (Right
channel/Red)
9, 10, 11Component output
(Red/Blue/Green)
12 Composite Video
output (Yellow)
13 Audio Out (Left
channel/White)
14 S-Video output (Black) For connecting to the S-Video input terminal of other devices.
15 Audio output (Right
channel/Red)
16 Digital audio output
(coaxial)
17 Digital audio output
(optical)
For connecting to the audio output (left channel) terminal of other
devices.
For connecting to the audio output (right channel) terminal of other
devices.
For connecting to the component/progressive scan video input terminal
of other devices.
For connecting to the composite video input terminal of other devices.
For connecting to the audio input (left channel) terminal of other devices
when using component output.
For connecting to the audio input (right channel) terminal of other devices
when using component output.
For connecting to the digital audio input terminal on other devices (e.g.
receivers or amplifiers) with digital multi-channel sound decoders.
For connecting to the digital audio input terminal on other devices (e.g.
receivers or amplifiers) with digital multi-channel sound decoders.
18 Power For connecting the power cord.
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The Remote Control
Icon Button Description
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Power on/
standby
Eject Press to open or close disc tray.
Timer
recording
Edit Press to show/hide the ’Edit’ menu.
TV/DVD Press to switch between TV and DVD modes.
Input Press to switch between signal sources.
Numbered
buttons
Clear Press to clear settings in a menu.
Select Press to select an item on the ’SETUP’ Menu.
Setup Press to show/hide the ’SETUP’ menu.
Press to turn the DVD Recorder ON or OFF
(standby).
Press to show/hide the ’Timer recording’ menu.
Use for numeric inputs.
Play list/
menu
Up Press to move the highlight bar upward in the
Down Press to move the highlight bar downward in
Left Press to move the highlight bar to the left in the
Right Press to move the highlight bar to the right in
OK Press to confirm a selected item in the ’SETUP’
Title/chapter Press to show/hide the T/C Tools menu and
PBC Press to display the ’PBC’ disc menu of the
Press to show/hide the play list or menu screen.
’SETUP’ menu.
the ’SETUP’ menu.
’SETUP’ menu.
the ’SETUP’ menu.
menu.
select a title or chapter while playing a disc.
VCD that is being played.
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Icon Button Description
Volume Press to increase or decrease audio volume.
Mute Press to turn off sound temporarily. Press again to
resume sound.
Channel Press to select the previous or next channel.
Record Press to start recording from the presently
selected input source.
Record stop Press to stop playing or recording.
Record mode Press to select the recording mode. This affects
the video quality and possible recording length.
Stop Press to stop playing or recording.
Play/pause Press to start playing a disc, or press to pause
playing/recording.
Repeat mode Press to select a repeat mode.
Reverse Press to fast reverse the media content at
different rewind rates.
Forward Press to fast forward the media content at
different forward rates.
Previous Press to jump to the previous title/chapter while
playing a DVD.
Next Press to jump to the next title/chapter while
playing a DVD.
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Front display panel
The front panel features a multifunction display located on the right. Information displayed
and their respective meanings are shown in the table below:
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No. Description
1 Lit when playing is in progress.
2 Lit when playing is in progress.
3 Lit when TV antenna/cable input is selected.
4 Lit when playback/record paused.
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5 Displays status messages:
IS TV ON?: The DVD Recorder is currently in the initial setup mode. Refer to "Initializing
the DVD Recorder" on page 27 for initial setup details.
OPENING: Disc tray opening.
TRAY OPEN: Disc tray open.
CLOSING: Disc tray closing.
READING: Disc being read.
NO DISC: No disc has been inserted for recording. If a disc has been inserted, perhaps
it cannot be read.
INFO: Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on-screen.
WAIT: Please wait until this message disappears. The DE320 is busy performing
a task.
ERASING: The entire disc is being erased.
BLANK DISC: The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no
recordings).
EMPTYDISC: The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no
recordings)
PROTECTED: The disc is protected against recording.
CHxx: Current TV channel where xx represents the channel number.
DISC FULL: The disc is full. There is no space for new recordings.
DISC ERR: An error occurred when the title was being written.
BLOCKED: It is not possible to close/open the disc tray.
6 Lit when recording is in progress.
7 Various segments lit to indicate the type of inserted DVD disc: DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW.
(disc types DVD-R and DVD-RW are shown as DVD.)
8 Various segments lit to indicate the type of CD inserted: SAVCD, VCD, CD.
9 Lit when the number displaying above it is the selected title number of the DVD.
10 Lit when a recording timer has been programmed (and other functions are disabled).
11 Lit when the number displaying above it is the selected track number of the CD.
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12 Lit when receiving a Nicam audio signal (in regions using PAL systems only).
13 Lit when the number displaying above it is the currently selected/playing chapter.
14 Lit when a remote control signal is being received.
15 Lit when a Dolby digital audio signal is available on the digital audio output.
16 Lit when an alternate camera angle is available/selected.
17 Lit when an MPEG audio signal is available on the digital audio output.
18 Lit when the number displaying above it is the remaining playback time of the disc being
played.
19 Lit when a PCM audio signal is available on the digital audio output.
20 Lit when a DTS audio signal is available on the digital audio output.
21 Lit when 2 channel (stereo) audio is available on the analog audio outputs.
On-screen display (OSD) menus
Playback Status box
The Playback Status box located on the right top corner of the screen contains information
about the playback status of current disc. This box appears when the Status Display option is
selected in the Feature menu.
Displays current operation mode
Indicates the type of disc inserted
Total playback timeElapsed time
Current title Current chapter/Total chapter
Playback mode
Audio output type
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Operation mode icons in the Playback status Box
Icon Description
Recording in progress
Playback stopped
Playing disc
Pause play
Record paused
Next/Forward search in progress
Previous/Reverse search in progress
Slow forward in progress
Slow reverse in progress
Slow motion in progress
Disc tray closing
Disc tray opening
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Timer and Tuner Information Box
In the Timer and Tuner Information box, you can check the status of TV tuner and external
signal source and view information about timer recordings.
Icon Description
A recording has been programmed on a certain day or at a certain period (if there is one on
that day).
Current time (no recording has been programmed).
Current channel/selected input source.
• TV channel signal not available.
• External device disconnected or shut down.
’SETUP’ menu
You can define the initial setup of the DVD Recorder from the ’SETUP’ menu or change the
settings of other items to suit your preferences.
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Launch the ’SETUP’ menu by pressing the Setup button on the remote control.
Navigating the ’SETUP’ menu
Press the Down or Up button on the remote control to move the highlight bar to
the desired item.
Press the Right button on the remote control to enter (activate) the currently selected
(highlighted) menu item.
Press the
Press the
Left button on the remote control to return to the parent menu.
OK button on the remote control to confirm the selection.
’T/C Tools’ menu
When playing a disc, the ’T/C Tools’ menu allows you to perform certain operations such as
searching the disc or changing audio settings.
Launch the ’T/C Tools’ menu by pressing the
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Title/chapter button on the remote control.
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Navigating the ’T/C Tools’ menu
Press the Down or Up button on the remote control to move the highlight bar to
the desired item.
Press the
Press the
Right or Left button on the remote control to select an option.
OK button on the remote control to confirm the selection.
’Edit Chapters’ menu
When playing an unfinalized DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, the ’Edit Chapters’ menu allows you
to edit current playing chapter.
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Launch the ’Edit’ menu by pressing the
Edit button on the remote control.
Navigating the ’Edit Chapters’ menu
Press the Down or Up button on the remote control to move the highlight bar to
the desired item.
Press the
OK button on the remote control to confirm the selection.
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Connecting the DVD Recorder
Connecting to a display device (TV or projector)
The DVD Recorder needs to be connected to a display device so that you can view a DVD being
played, and so that you can use the DVD Recorder On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
You can connect the DVD Recorder to a display device using one of these possible methods:
• Component video cable: (not provided)
See "Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a component video cable" on page 13.
• S-Video cable: (not provided)
See "Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an S-Video cable" on page 14.
• Audio/Video cable (composite video): (provided)
See "Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an A/V cable" on page 15.
• SCART cable (composite video): (not provided)
See "Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a SCART cable" on page 16.
You need only connect the DVD Recorder to your display device using just one of the above
methods, as each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most
likely depend upon the availability of terminals provided on the display device itself.
Best video quality
The best available video connection method is component video (not to be confused with
composite video). Digital TVs and projectors use component video natively, so if available on
your display device, this should be your connection method of choice.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard A/V. If you have
both A/V and S-Video input terminals on your display device, you should elect to use the SVideo option.
Least video quality
You at least need a display device (TV or projector) with A/V or SCART compatibility. This is a
composite analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than optimal result
from your DVD player, being the least video quality of the available methods described here.
Recording TV channels
The DVD Recorder also needs to be connected to the TV antenna cable so that it can record TV
signals onto DVD for you. The TV RF (fly-lead) cable allows you to select and view a TV
channel on the TV, even while the DVD Recorder is recording another channel, or is turned
off. See "Connecting the DVD Recorder to the TV antenna cable" on page 17.
Connecting to a sound system
You can connect the DVD Recorder to a digital or analog audio device (such as a sound
system) using an appropriate audio cable (not provided).
See "Connecting the DVD Recorder to your surround sound system" on page 18, or
see "Connecting the DVD Recorder to your stereo sound system" on page 20.
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Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a component video cable
Examine your TV to determine if it has unused component video sockets available:
- If so, you can continue with this procedure.
- If not, you will need to reassess which cables you can use to connect to the TV.
How to connect the DVD Recorder to a TV using a component video cable
1 Take a suitable component video cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OUT
terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’COMPONENT’.
2 Connect the other end of the component cable to the appropriate component video sockets on
the TV.
3 Take a suitable stereo audio cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminals
on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’AUDIO’.
4 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the appropriate audio input sockets on the TV (or
sound system).
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
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Component video cable
Connect the component video cable
to the component video input
terminals on the TV
Audio cable
Connect the audio cable to the
audio input terminals on the TV
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Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an S-Video cable
English
Examine your TV to determine if it has an unused S-Video socket available:
- If so, you can continue with this procedure.
- If not, you will need to reassess which cables you can use to connect to the TV.
How to connect the DVD Recorder to a TV using an S-Video cable
1 Take an S-Video cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminal on the rear of
the DVD Recorder labelled ’S-VIDEO’.
2 Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the appropriate S-Video socket on the TV.
3 Take a suitable stereo audio cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminals
on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’AUDIO’.
4 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the appropriate audio input sockets on the TV (or
sound system).
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Audio cable
Connect the audio cable to the audio
input terminals on the TV
S-Video cable
Connect the S-Video cable to the
S-Video input terminal on the TV
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Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an A/V cable
Examine your TV to determine if it has unused composite Video A/V sockets available:
- If so, you can continue with this procedure.
- If not, you will need to reassess how you can connect to the TV.
How to connect the DVD Recorder to a TV using an A/V cable
1 Take the A/V cable (provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminals on the rear of the
DVD Recorder labelled ’VIDEO’.
2 Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the appropriate composite Video A/V sockets on the
TV.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
A/V cable
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Connect the A/V cable to the A/V input
terminals on the TV
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Connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a SCART cable
Examine your TV to determine if it has unused SCART socket available:
- If so, you can continue with this procedure.
- If not, you will need to reassess how you can connect to the TV.
How to connect the DVD Recorder to a TV using the SCART cable
1 Take a SCART cable (not provided) and connect one end to the SCART terminal on the rear of
the DVD Recorder labelled ’TO TV I/O’.
2 Connect the other end of the SCART cable to the SCART terminal on the TV.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
SCART cable
Connect the SCART cable to the
SCART terminal on the TV
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Connecting the DVD Recorder to the TV antenna cable
You should connect the DVD Recorder to the TV antenna cable between the antenna and the
TV. The DVD Recorder has an Antenna input socket and a TV output socket on the rear panel
for this purpose. This is a loop-through terminal, provided so that the DVD Recorder can
record TV signals onto DVD for you. This also allows you to select and view a TV channel on
the TV, even while the DVD Recorder is recording another channel, or is turned off.
How to connect the DVD Recorder to the TV antenna cable
1 Locate the TV antenna cable on the rear of the TV, and unplug it from the TV.
2 Plug this cable into the rear of the DVD Recorder in the socket labelled ’ANTENNA’.
3 Take the separate TV RF (fly-lead) cable (provided), connect one end to the DVD Recorder in
the socket labelled ’TV’, and the other end into the appropriate socket on the rear of the TV
(where you removed the antenna cable from in step 1 above).
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Antenna
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Antenna cable from antenna
TV RF (fly-lead) cable to TV
Connect the antenna fly-lead cable to the
antenna input terminal on the TV
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Connecting the DVD Recorder to your surround sound system
English
You can connect the DVD Recorder to a digital audio multi-channel decoding device (such as
an amplifier or device equipped with MPEG2, Dolby Digital, DTS, or 2-channel PCM decoding
function) using the digital audio outlet. This requires a digital coaxial audio cable terminated
with an RCA connector (which is usually orange colored), or an optical digital TOSLINK type
cable.
Digital audio will only be available when a DVD is being played which contains suitable digital
audio tracks.
How to connect to a digital audio decoding device using a coaxial digital cable
1 Take a suitable coaxial digital audio cable (not provided) and connect one end to the
COAXIAL terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’DIGITAL AUDIO OUT’.
2 Connect the other end of the digital coaxial audio cable to an appropriate audio input socket
on your surround sound system decoding device.
You will need to select this input on the sound system when playing DVDs.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Digital coaxial audio cable
Connect the digital coaxial audio cable to
the digital audio input socket on the digital
audio decoding device.
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How to connect to a digital audio decoding device using a digital optical cable
1 Take a suitable optical digital audio cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OPTICAL
terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’DIGITAL AUDIO OUT’.
2 Connect the other end of the digital optical audio cable to an appropriate audio input socket
on your surround sound system decoding device.
You will need to select this input on the sound system when playing DVDs. The final
connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Digital optical audio cable
Connect the digital optical audio cable to the
digital audio input socket on the digital audio
decoding device.
English
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Connecting the DVD Recorder to your stereo sound system
English
You can connect the DVD Recorder to an analog audio device (such as a stereo) using a stereo
audio cable.
How to connect to a stereo system using a stereo audio cable
1 Take a suitable stereo audio cable (not provided) and connect one end to the OUT terminals
on the rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’AUDIO’.
2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to appropriate audio input sockets on the rear of your
stereo sound system.
You will need to select this input on the sound system when playing audio DVDs or CDs.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Audio cable
Connect the audio cable to the audio input
terminals on the analog audio device
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Connecting an A/V device to the DVD Recorder
You can connect an A/V device like a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), satellite receiver, Digital
Video (DV) camera or Digital-8 Video camera to the DVD Recorder so that you can record
from a satellite receiver or copy your videos onto DVDs.
Permanent connections
The BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder has three video input connectors on the rear panel for
permanent connection to Audio Video (A/V) equipment like a VCR using either:
• S-Video, or
•SCART, or
• Composite video (A/V).
See "Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an S-video cable" on page 22, or
See "Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable" on page 23.
Temporary connections
The BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder also has two video input connectors on the front panel for
temporary connection of Audio Video (A/V) equipment like a video camera using either:
• Digital Video (IEEE 1394 – Firewire), or
• Composite video (A/V).
See "Connecting a Camcorder to the DVD Recorder using a DV cable" on page 25, or
See "Connecting a Camcorder to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable" on page 26.
English
Video quality
You need only connect the A/V device to your DVD Recorder using just one of the above
methods, as each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most
likely depend upon the availability of terminals provided on the A/V device itself.
For a description of video quality using these methods, see "Connecting to a display device (TV
or projector)" on page 12.
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Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an S-video cable
How to connect a VCR using an S-Video cable:
1 Locate a suitable S-Video cable (not provided) and connect one end to the IN terminal on the
rear of the DVD player labelled ’S-VIDEO’.
2 Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the appropriate S-Video socket on the rear of the
VCR.
3 Take a suitable stereo audio cable (no provided) and connect one end to the IN terminal on the
rear of the DVD Recorder labelled ’AUDIO’.
4 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the appropriate audio output socket on the rear of
the VCR.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Audio cable
Connect the audio cable to the
audio output terminals on the VCR.
S-video cable
Connect the S-video cable to the S-video
output socket on the VCR.
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Connecting a VCR to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable
How to connect a VCR using an A/V cable:
1 Locate the A/V cable (provided) and connect one end to the IN terminals on the rear of the
DVD player labelled ’VIDEO’.
2 Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the appropriate A/V sockets on the rear of the VCR.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
A/V cable
Connect the A/V cable to the composite video output
terminals on the VCR
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Connecting a satellite receiver or VCR to the DVD Recorder using a
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SCART cable
How to connect a VCR using a SCART cable:
1 Take a SCART cable (not provided) and connect one end to the SCART terminal on the rear of
the DVD player labelled ’AUX I/O’.
2 Connect the other end of the SCART cable to the SCART terminal on the rear of the VCR or
satellite receiver.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
SCART cable
Connect the SCART cable to the SCART terminal on the VCR
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Connecting a Camcorder to the DVD Recorder using a DV cable
By connecting a Digital Video (DV) or Digital-8 Camcorder to the DVD Recorder, you can
copy your movies from the camcorder onto DVDs.
How to connect a DV Camcorder using a DV cable:
1 Locate a suitable DV (IEEE 1394) cable (no provided), and connect one end of it to the
appropriate socket in the front panel of the DVD Recorder.
2 Connect the other end of the DV cable to the appropriate DV socket on the Digital Camcorder.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
DV (IEEE 1394) cable
English
Connect the DV cable to the DV output terminal on the DV camcorder
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Connecting a Camcorder to the DVD Recorder using an A/V cable
English
If your Camcorder has A/V sockets, you can use an A/V cable to connect it to the DVD
Recorder.
How to connect a Camcorder using an A/V cable:
1 Locate the A/V cable (provided), and connect one end of it to the appropriate A/V sockets in
the front panel of the DVD Recorder.
2 Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the appropriate A/V sockets on the Camcorder.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
A/V cable
Connect the A/V cable to the audio output and video output
terminals on the Camcorder
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Initializing the DVD Recorder
When you first connect power to the DVD Recorder, it will automatically display an initial
setup screen (virgin mode), and won't operate normally until it is setup. This startup behavior
only ever needs to take place once, as the DVD Recorder permanently remembers its settings
once set. You can use the system menus to alter these settings at any time in the future.
When in virgin mode, the DVD Recorder requires you to select the On-Screen Display (OSD)
language, set the built-in clock, and let it search for and store any TV channels it finds on the
antenna connection.
IMPORTANT
1 BEFORE you plug the power cord into the DVD Recorder or turn the power point on, you
should connect the display device (TV or projector) and turn that on so that you will be able to
view the OSD menu of the DVD Recorder when it first starts. See "Connecting the DVD
Recorder" on page 12.
2 If you intend to record TV programs onto DVDs using the DVD Recorder, you will also need
to connect the TV antenna cable to the DVD Recorder BEFORE proceeding any further. The
DVD Recorder initial startup will attempt to search for and store all TV channels it finds on the
antenna connection. You can sort and edit this list using the OSD ’SETUP’ menu commands at
any later time that suits you. See "Connecting to a display device (TV or projector)" on page 12.
English
3 You will need to setup the remote control for use before you can make any initialization
selections. See "Remote control setup" on page 28.
4 See "Initial startup (virgin mode)" on page 30 for the initial setup instructions.
You can always manually readjust these initialization settings at any time in the future.
Manually resetting options
TV Channel Searching
If you wish to reset and re-search for TV channels, see "Manually searching for TV channels"
on page 34.
Adding/deleting TV channels
If you wish to add/delete TV channels, see "Re-positioning/adding/deleting TV channels" on
page 35.
Languages
If you wish to reset the language played and displayed, see "Language settings" on page 38.
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Remote control setup
How to install the batteries in the remote control
1 Locate the two AA (UM3) batteries and the remote control unit.
2 Unpack the remote control and turn it over to expose its back side. Open the battery
compartment cover by sliding it as indicated in the following picture:
3 Unpack and install the batteries into the battery compartment, paying attention to the correct
alignment of polarities (+/-) as indicated in the battery compartment:
4 Refit the cover of the battery compartment by aligning the lugs and sliding it into position:
Tips for using the remote control
• Point the front end of the remote control directly towards the front panel of the DVD
Recorder, not the TV screen. If you can't see the front panel of the DVD Recorder, the remote
control will likely not work properly with it.
• Do not use the remote control when something (people, furniture, etc.) is blocking the direct
line-of-sight between the remote control and the front panel of the DVD Recorder. In cases like
this, either remove the obstruction or move the remote control to a clear line-of-sight position.
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Connecting power
1 Locate the power cord from the package.
2 Connect the DVD Recorder to mains power using the power cord.
3 Press the power button on the front panel to turn on the DVD Recorder.
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Initial startup (virgin mode)
English
This procedure is only required when the DVD Recorder is plugged in and powered up for the
first time ever. Before you proceed, you must have already connected the DVD Recorder to a
display device and turned that device on so that you can see the OSD ’SETUP’ menu of the
DVD Recorder. You must also have connected the DVD Recorder to the TV antenna (if
required), and have assembled the remote control (i.e. fitted the batteries correctly). For
details, see "Initializing the DVD Recorder" on page 27, and "Remote control setup" on page 28.
1. The initial setup menu will display on-screen
starting with audio language setup. This is the
language which will be used when playing a DVD.
The default is ’English’.
If you wish to retain ’English’ as the audio language,
press the Down button on the remote
control.
Should you wish to change to another language,
press the OK button, then press the Down
or Up button on the remote control
to select your desired language. Press the OK
button to make the selection. Press the Down
button on the remote control to proceed to
the next item.
2. Now you can select the subtitle language. This is
the language that will be used for displaying the
subtitle when playing a supported DVD. The
default is ’
Off’.
If ’Off ’ is retained as the subtitle language, the DVD
Recorder will display subtitle using the default
setting of the DVD when playing. Press the Down
button on the remote control to retain ’Off ’
as the subtitle language.
3. Should you wish to change to another language,
press the
OK button, then press the Down
or Up button on the remote control
to select your desired language. Press the OK
button to make the selection. Press the Down
button on the remote control to proceed to
the next item.
4. You will then be asked to select the menu language. This is the language which will be
displayed on screen in the ’SETUP’ menu by the DVD Recorder. The default is ’
If you wish to retain ’English’ as the menu language, press the Down button on the
remote control.
Should you wish to change to another language, press the
Down or Up button on the remote control to select your desired language.
Press the
OK button to make the selection. Press the Down button on the
remote control to proceed to the next item.
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English’.
OK button, then press the
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5. You will then be asked to select your country. Press
the OK button, then press the Down or
Up button on the remote control to select
your country from the list. If your country is not
on the list, select ’Other’. Press the OK button
to make the selection. Press the Down
button on the remote control to proceed to the
next item.
6. Next you will be asked to select a TV shape (screen
format). This allows you to adjust the video output
for the playback of pre-recorded wide-screen
movies to suit your display screen shape.
Note:
This option will only have effect with pre-recorded
movies which were recorded in a wide-screen mode.
Press the OK button, then press the Up
or Down button to select a screen format:
4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Panscan
16:09
- for viewing a 16:9 ratio movie on a 16:9
- full screen.for viewing 4:3 aspect ratio
movies on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen
- full screen for viewing a 16:9 aspect
ratio movie in full height on a 4:3 aspect
ratio screen. This scales the whole picture
to a larger size until the 4:3 screen height
is reached, then crops the left and right
edges to the width of the 4:3 screen.
ratio screen. Has no effect on a 4:3 ratio
screen.
English
Press the OK button to confirm.
7. Press the Setup button on the remote control. You will be prompted to make sure if
TV or CATV antenna is connected. If you wish to record TV programs onto DVDs using
the DVD Recorder, you should connect the antenna cable to the DVD Recorder before
continuing with the initialization process. See "Connecting the DVD Recorder to the TV
antenna cable" on page 17 for details.
Press the
OK button on the remote control to continue. Even if no antenna cable is
connected, you must proceed with this step so that the DVD Recorder can complete
initialization.
The DVD Recorder will automatically search for and store TV or CATV Channel
frequencies that it finds on the ’ANTENNA’ cable connection. You can always use the
’SETUP’ menu to search for TV channels at a later time.
This will approximately take 5 ~ 6 minutes because the DVD Recorder searches all TV
frequencies and tests for a station signal. The progress is displayed on-screen.
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8. After the channels are scanned and stored, the DVD
Recorder will attempt to download time and date
information from your local TV or CATV broadcasting
system, and ’Downloading Time & Date’ will display
on-screen. If your local TV or CATV system does not
support automatic setup of time and date, you will be
asked to perform time and date setup.
9. The time and date will be used by the DVD Recorder
when it saves video files onto DVD, and for
determining timer functions. It is also displayed on the
front panel when the DVD Recorder is in standby
mode after initialization.
Setting Time and Date
How to set the Date
Press the numbered buttons to enter the date in 2 digit
format, so enter a leading zero (0) for the dates 1 to 9.
Tip:
You can also use the Up
adjust the value.
For example:
To enter the date for the 9th of the month, press 0’ and ’9’.
To enter the date for the 25th of the month, press 2’ and ’5’.
or
Down
buttons to
How to set the Month
The highlight bar will move to the ’Month’ item
automatically. Press the numbered buttons to enter the
month in 2 digit format, so enter a leading zero (0) for the
months 1 to 9.
Tip:
You can also use the Up
For example:
To enter the month of February, press ’0’ and ’2’.
or
Down
buttons to adjust the value.
How to set the Year
The highlight bar will move to the ’Year’ item automatically. Press the numbered buttons to
enter the year in 2 digit format.
Tip:
You can also use the Up
For example:
To enter the year 2005, press ’0’ and ’5’.
How to set the Time
Press the Right button to move the highlight bar to the hour item. Press the numbered
buttons to enter the hour in 24 hour format, so enter a leading zero (0) for the hours 1 to 9.
The highlight bar will move to the minute item automatically. Press the numbered buttons to
enter the minute, so enter a leading zero (0) for the minutes 1 to 9.
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or
Down
buttons to adjust the value.
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Tip:
You can also use the Up
adjust the value.
For example:
To enter the time 4:15, press ’0’, ’4’, ’1’ and ’5’.
To enter the time 12:34, press ’1’, ’2’, ’3’ and ’4’.
or
Down
buttons to
How to save the settings
Press the Setup button on the remote control to store
the settings. The power of the DVD recorder will be turned
off automatically.
How to start using the DVD Recorder
To start using the DVD Recorder, either insert a DVD (see
"Playing a recordable DVD" on page 43) or press the Power
on/standby
button to select a suitable video input for viewing.
button to turn it on, and then the Input
How to reset the settings to factory default
Refer to "How to reset DVD recorder settings to factory
default?" on page 97 for details.
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Manually searching for TV channels
English
You can make the DVD Recorder reset and replace its previously stored channel data with new
channel data by running the channel searching command.
CAUTION
This will erase all previously stored channel settings.
1. If a disc is playing, press the Stop button on
the remote control; or the Stop button on the
DVD Recorder to stop playing the disc.
2. Press the
Setup button on the remote control to
launch the ’SETUP’ menu.
3. Press the Up or Down button to
select ’
Setup’.
4. Press the Right button, and then press the Up
or Down button to select ’Auto
’.
Install
5. Press the
OK button on the remote control.
The DVD Recorder will store all channels that it
finds. This may take several minutes.
6. Press the Setup button to close the menu.
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Re-positioning/adding/deleting TV channels
How to view a listing of stored TV channels:
1. Press the Setup button on the remote control to
launch the ’SETUP’ menu.
2. Press the
’Setup’.
3. Press the
Channels
This is a scrolling list which can store up to 99
channel frequencies. All the channel frequencies
found during the automatic channel search will be
listed in order of being found (by frequency).
The position of each channel frequency in the list is
indicated by the position number ’P. xx’ where ’xx’
represents the two digit channel position number.
This number is recorded in the name of a video
when a DVD recording is being made from the
’ANTENNA’ input.
Up or Down button to select
Right button, and then press the Up
or Down button to select ’Sort TV
’ and then press the OK button.
English
How to re-position channels:
1. Display the channel frequency list. See "How to view
a listing of stored TV channels:" above.
2. Press the
Up or Down buttons to
move the highlight bar to the channel frequency you
wish to re-position, and then press the OK
button.
3. Press the Up or Down buttons to
move the highlight bar to the new position, and then
press the OK button. The selected channel will
be moved to the new position.
How to delete channels:
1. Display the channel frequency list. See "How to view a listing of stored TV channels:"
above.
2. Press the
frequency you wish to delete, and then press the Clear button. The selected channel
will be deleted.
Up or Down buttons to move the highlight bar to the channel
How to manually add channels:
You can use this function to manually add channels that are weak or not found during
automatic channel search.
1. Press the Setup button on the remote control to launch the ’SETUP’ menu.
2. Press the Up or Down button to select ’Setup’.
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3. Press the Right button, and then press the Up or Down button to select
’Manual Search’ and then press the OK button.
4. Press the Up or Down button to move the highlight bar to one of the
following options:
Channel/Freq.
Entry/Search
Program #
: Display/entry of frequencies
:Display/entry of special programs
: Display/entry of programs
Press the OK button to make your selection,
and then press the Down button to
continue.
5. If ’Channel/Freq.’ is selected in the previous step,
you can either let the DVD Recorder scan the
channel you wish to add, or enter the frequency
number of the channel you wish to add manually.
To start scanning the channel you wish to add,
press the OK button. If the desired channel is
found and you wish to stop scanning, press the
button again.
OK
To enter the frequency of the channel you wish to
add, press the numbered buttons on the remote
control.
For example:
To enter the frequency 122.5, press ’1’ , ’2’, ’2’ and ’5’.
If ’Entry/Search’ or ’Program #’ is selected in the
previous step, you can either let the DVD Recorder
scan the channel you wish to add, or enter the
number of the channel you wish to add manually.
To start scanning the channel you wish to add,
press the
OK button. If the desired channel is
found and you wish to stop scanning, press the OK
button again.
To enter the number of the channel you wish to
add, press the numbered buttons on the remote
control.
For example:
To enter the channel number 35, press ’1’ and ’5’.
6. Press the Down button to highlight ’Program #’ and enter the number of the new
channel using the numbered buttons on the remote control.
7. (Optional) Press the
button.
Down button to highlight ’Channel Name’ and press the OK
To enter a character, press the Up or Down button until the desired character
displays on-screen. To toggle between upper and lower case characters, press the
Select
button. To start entering the next character, press the Right button.
Repeat the procedure above to enter more characters. You can enter up to 5 characters.
Press the
OK button to confirm, and then the Next button to continue.
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8. The ’Decoder’ item will be highlighted automatically. Some TV channels send coded TV
signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased or rented decoder. You can
connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD Recorder. Press the
OK button
and toggle the following options using the Up or Down button:
On
: select this item if a decoder is used
Off
: select this item if no decoder is used
Press the OK button to confirm your selection and
continue.
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9. Press the
Down button to highlight ’NICAM’ and
then press the OK button. Toggle the following
options using the Up or Down button:
On
: select this item if NICAM is supported by your local TV/
CATV broadcasting system
Off
: select this item if NICAM is not supported by your local TV/
CATV broadcasting system
Press the OK button to confirm your selection and
continue.
10. (Optional) Press the Down button to highlight
Fine Tuning’ and then press the OK button. Fine-
’
tune the signal reception using the
button until you get a clear image on the screen.
Left or Right
11. Press the Setup button to save settings and close the
menu.
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Language settings
English
You can select a default language other than English for playback of audio and subtitles on
appropriate DVDs which have been authored to include more than one language. You can also
select a language for the DVD Recorder OSD (On-Screen Display) ’SETUP’ menus. The default
for all is ’English’ (unless a different default language was selected during the initial setup).
1. Press the
Setup button on the remote control to
launch the ’SETUP’ menu.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select ’
3. Press the
Language’.
Right button, and then press the Up
or Down button to select a category.
Audio
: DVD playback audio language
Subtitle
Menu
Country
: DVD playback subtitle language
: DVD Recorder ‘SETUP’ menu language
: The country where the DVD Recorder is
installed
4. Press the OK button to edit the category.
5. Press the Up or Down button to
select a language for this category.
6. Press the OK button to confirm the selection.
7. Press the Setup button to exit and close the
’SETUP’ menu.
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Setting the ’Setup’ clock
The ’Setup’ clock is used by the DVD Recorder when it saves video files onto DVD, and for
determining timer functions. The time is also displayed on the front panel when the DVD
Recorder is in standby mode (after initialization).
Should you need to manually alter the ’Setup’ clock, you can use the numbered buttons on the
remote control to enter the time and date directly into the DVD Recorder.
1. Press the
Setup button on the remote control to
launch the ’SETUP’ menu.
2. Press the Up or Down button to select
Setup’.
’
3. Press the
Date
Right button, and then press the Up
or Down button to select ’Time &
’.
4. Refer to "Setting Time and Date" on page 32 for
information about how to set the time and date.
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Playing a disc
General information
The DVD Recorder supports playback of the following types of discs:
• DVD (prerecorded)
• VCD/SVCD
•DVD+RW
• DVD+R (video mode, finalized)
• DVD-RW (video mode, finalized)
• DVD-R (video mode, finalized)
• CD-RW
• CD-R
• Music CD
•MP3 CD
• Photo CD
You can play a loaded disc on the DVD Recorder by pressing the Play button on either the
remote control or the front panel.
See "Loading a disc" on page 40, and "Playing a disc" on page 42.
Note:
When turning on the DVD Recorder, please wait (approximately 10 seconds) for the unit to initialize
before it outputs a signal to your display device.
Once a disc has been loaded
• If the word ’PIN’ displays on the front display panel:
- The disc is locked for adults only. See "Parental control" on page 90 for details.
• If the disc won’t play and region code information displays on-screen:
- Playback is not possible. Refer to "The disc may be the wrong region code for your region:"
on page 95.
• If a ’ ’ sign displays on-screen:
- The current function is inactive.
Loading a disc
To open the disc tray, you can press either:
-the Eject button on the remote control; or
-the Eject button on the DVD Recorder.
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while the tray is opening, the message ’OPENING’ shows on the DVD Recorder's display panel.
Once the disc tray is open, and while the tray remains open, the message ’TRAY OPEN’
displays.
5 Place the disc on the tray with the label side facing upward—with disc recording surface down.
6 To close the disc tray, press the Eject button once more.
The message ’CLOSING’ and then ’READING’ will display.
The DVD Recorder will read the disc automatically:
- If the disc is a recordable DVD which is still editable (has not been protected or finalized),
the DVD Recorder will display the Picture Index list on screen, open for editing or
playback.
- If the disc is a recordable DVD which is not editable (has been protected or finalized), the
DVD Recorder will play the Picture Index list on screen, only for playback. Editing will be
disabled.
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- If the disc is a new DVD+R disc, you will be prompted to format the disc. Press the
OK
button on the remote control to start formatting the disc.
- If the disc is a prerecorded DVD, the DVD Recorder will play the DVD on screen.
- If the disc is a prerecorded VCD, the DVD Recorder will play the VCD on screen.
- If the disc is a music CD or MP3 CD, the DVD Recorder will play the CD output from the
audio output sockets and if appropriate, display the CD music information on screen.
- If the disc is a photo CD, the directory information will display on screen.
Note:
Double-sided discs are readable on both sides and have only very small labels around the central rim of
the disc. Place the side you want to play face down on the disc tray.
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Playing a disc
English
How to start playing a disc:
To start playing a stopped or paused disc, press either:
- the Play/pause button on the remote control; or
Play button the DVD Recorder.
- the
How to stop playing a disc:
To stop playing a disc, press either:
- the Stop button on the remote control; or
Stop button on the DVD Recorder.
- the
How to eject a disc:
To open the disc tray, press either:
Eject button on the remote control; or
- the
- the
Eject button on the DVD Recorder.
Tip:
To navigate around a playing disc, see "Operations while
playing a disc" on page 49.
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Playing a recordable DVD
If a recordable DVD is protected against recording (DVD+RW) or has been finalized
(DVD+R), the DVD Recorder will play the disc automatically. If it doesn’t, you can manually
start play. See below.
If a recordable DVD can be edited (it is either unprotected or not finalized), then the Picture
Index list will display. In that case, use the
Up or Down button on the remote
control to select the title you wish to play from the list and then press the OK or Play/pause
button.
How to start playing a DVD:
To start playing a stopped or paused disc, press either:
- the Play/pause button on the remote control; or
- the Play button on the DVD Recorder.
The current title/chapter and playing time
information will display momentarily on screen.
How to start playing a DVD recorded on other DVD
recorders:
-DVD+R
A DVD+R disc recorded by other DVD recorders
must be finalized on that DVD recorder before it
can be played by your DE320.
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To start playing the DVD+R disc, press either:
- the Play/pause button on the remote control;
or
- the Play button on the DVD Recorder.
-DVD+RW
Before you start playing a DVD+RW disc recorded
on other DVD recorders, you need to take the
following steps to make the disc menu system
created on other DVD recorders compatible to that
of the DE320. This operation only needs to be
performed once.
1. Insert the DVD+RW disc and then press the Stop
button on the remote control.
2. Press the button on the remote control.
3. Press the Up or Down button to select ’Feature’, and then press the Right
button.
4. Press the
Up or Down button to select ’Adapt Disc Format’, and then press
the
OK button.
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English
5. The ’Adapt Disc Menu’ dialogue will display on-screen. Press the Up or Down
button on the remote control to select ’OK to Replace Menu’, and then press the
OK button.
6. Press the button on the remote control, and then press the
Play/pause button on
the remote control; or the Play button on the DVD Recorder to start playing the disc.
How to stop playing a DVD:
To stop playing a disc, press either:
- the Stop button on the remote control; or
- the Stop button on the DVD Recorder.
The current title/chapter and playing time information will display on screen.
How to eject a disc:
To open the disc tray, press either:
- the Eject button on the remote control; or
- the Eject button on the DVD Recorder.
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Playing a music CD
You can play a music CD on the DVD Recorder, and the audio will be output to the audio out
terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder.
How to start playing a music CD:
To start playing a stopped or paused disc, press either:
- the Play/pause button on the remote control; or
- the Play button on the DVD Recorder.
If the screen is on, the Track and Length
information will display on-screen.
How to play a specific track on the music CD:
Note:
To be able to select the track you wish to play, the screen
must be turned on.
1. When playing a music CD, press the Title/chapter
button on the remote control. The T/C Tools
menu will display on-screen.
2. With the ’
Track’ item highlighted, press the Left
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or the Right button on the remote control
to select the track you wish to play.
3. Press the Title/chapter button to close the T/C
Tools menu.
How to search the music CD by time:
Note:
To be able to search the music CD by time, the screen
must be turned on.
1. When playing a music CD, press the Title/chapter button on the remote control. The T/
C Tools menu will display on-screen.
2. Press the
button.
3. Enter the time where the desired part of a track starts using the numbered buttons in
hour-minute-second format.
For example:
If the desired track begins approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes and 10 seconds after the disc starts playing,
enter ’0’, ’1’, ’2’, ’0’, ’1’, ’0’.
Up or Down button to select ’Search’, and then press the OK
4. Press the OK button and the DVD Recorder will jump to the time specified.
How to stop playing a music CD:
To stop playing a disc, press either:
-the Stop button on the remote control; or
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-the Stop button on the DVD Recorder.
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How to eject a disc:
To open the disc tray, press either:
- the Eject button on the remote control; or
Eject button on the DVD Recorder.
- the
Playing an MP3 CD
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) is a highly compressed media file format. This technology can
compress data to a tenth of its original size. You can record about 10 hours of CD quality music
on a single CD.
If you want to play an MP3 CD on the DVD Recorder, please note the following requirements
when making an MP3 CD:
• File system: ISO9660
• Directory levels: no more than 8
• File format: *.mp3
• Filename length: no more than 256 characters
• Albums (folders) and tracks: 32 albums and 999 titles, max.
• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1 and 48 Hz (music recorded with other sampling frequencies will
be skipped)
• Bit per second: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192 and 256 kbps
ID3 label: Ver. 1 and 1.1. In later versions, directory names will be displayed as album names
and filenames as tracks.
Important note for playback:
According to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) regulations, digital output will be
disabled while playing MP3 music. Only the first segment of a CD with multiple segments will
be played.
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How to start playing an MP3 CD:
To start playing a stopped or paused disc, press either:
- the
Play/pause button on the remote control; or
- the Play button the DVD Recorder.
If the screen is on, the Album, Track and Length
information will display on screen.
How to play a specific track on the music CD:
Note:
To be able to select the track you wish to play, the screen
must be turned on.
1. When playing a music CD, press the Title/chapter
button on the remote control. The T/C Tools
menu will display on-screen.
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2. With the ’
or the Right button on the remote control
Album’ item highlighted, press the Left
to select the album you wish to play.
3. Press the
remote control to highlight ’
the
Up or Down button on the
Track’, and then press
Left or the Right button on the remote
control to select the track you wish to play.
4. Press the
Title/chapter button to close the T/C
Tools menu.
How to stop playing an MP3 CD:
To stop playing a disc, press either:
Stop button on the remote control; or
- the
- the
Stop button on the DVD Recorder.
How to eject a disc:
To open the disc tray, press either:
- the
Eject button on the remote control; or
Eject button on the DVD Recorder.
- the
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Playing a VCD/SVCD
English
Some VCDs/SVCDs are equipped with PBC (Play Back Control) function, which means that it
supports special playback functions (e.g. menu function). To use these functions, the VCDs/
SVCDs must be compatible with PBC (see instructions on the VCD package), and the PBC
function of the DVD Recorder must be activated.
How to enable the PBC function of the DVD Recorder:
1. Press the Setup button on the remote control.
The ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select ’Feature’, and then press the Right
button.
3. Press the
select ’PBC Enable’, and then press the OK
button to check the checkbox.
4. Press the Setup button to close ’SETUP’ menu.
Up or Down button to
How to use the PBC function:
1. Load a VCD/SVCD into the DVD Recorder. If the
DVD Recorder does not play the disc
automatically, press the Play or button to
start playing.
2. Press the
The PBC menu displays on-screen.
3. Press the
numeric keys on the remote control to select an
item on the menu.
If the PBC menu includes a title list, you can select
the desired title directly from the menu.
You can press the PBC button to return to the
previous menu.
4. Press the
playing.
PBC button on the remote control.
Previous or Next button or the
Stop or Stop button to stop
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Operations while playing a disc
If a DVD contains many titles or chapters, you can jump to a different title or chapter by
following the instructions below:
How to select a title on a DVD:
1. While playing a DVD, press the Title/chapter
button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen.
2. Make sure the ’Title’ item is highlighted. If not,
press the Up or Down button on the
remote control to highlight it.
3. Press the Left or Right button to select a
different title, or enter the number of the desired
title using the numbered buttons.
How to select a chapter on a DVD:
1. While playing a DVD, press the Title/chapter
button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button on the
remote control to highlight the ’Chapter’ item.
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3. Press the Left or Right button to select a
different chapter, or enter the number of the
desired chapter using the numbered buttons.
How to move around within a playing disc:
While playing a DVD, press the Next button to
jump to the next title.
Press the Previous button to jump to the
previous title.
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Searching a disc
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You can use the fast forward or fast reverse function to find a certain passage while playing a
disc. The DVD Recorder offers fast forward and fast reverse functions at 4x, 8x, 16x or32x. If
you want to play a passage in slow motion, the DVD Recorder offers slow forward and reverse
function at 1/8x, 1/4x or 1/2x. Besides, you can search the disc by entering the time when the
desired scene is played.
Fast forward and reverse
1. While playing a disc, press the Forward button
for fast forward, or
Reverse button for fast
reverse.
Press the button again to select a speed.
2. Press the Play/pause button to resume normal
speed.
Slow forward and reverse
Slow forward and reverse using the Forward/Reverse
buttons
1. While playing a disc, press the Play/pause
button once to pause.
2. Press the Forward button for slow forward or
press the
Reverse button for slow reverse.
Press the button again to select a speed.
3. Press the Play/pause button to resume normal
speed.
Note:
Audio is disabled when a disc is playing either in fast or
slow mode.
Slow forward and reverse using the T/C Tools menu
1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter
button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to highlight the ’Slow’ item.
3. Press the Right button for slow forward or press the Left button for slow reverse.
Press the button again to select a speed.
4. Press the Play/pause button to resume normal speed.
Step forward and reverse
1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter button. The T/C Tools menu displays onscreen.
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2. Press the Up or Down button to highlight the ’Step’ item.
3. Press the
Right button for step forward or press the Left button for step reverse.
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4. Press the
Play/pause button to resume normal speed.
Searching the disc by time
1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter button. The T/C Tools menu displays onscreen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to highlight the ’Search’ item, and then press
the OK button.
3. Enter the time when the desired scene begins using the numbered buttons.
For example
If the desired scene begins approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes and 10 seconds after the disc starts playing,
enter ’0’, ’1’, ’2’, ’0’, ’1’, ’0’.
The disc will start playing from the time you entered.
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Still picture
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1. To pause disc playing or recording, press the Play/
pause
button on the remote control.
2. To resume playing or recording a paused disc,
press the
Play/pause button on the remote
control.
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Repeat play
You can mark entire sections or the whole disc for repeated playback. Depending on the type of
disc (DVD video, DVD+RW, video CD) you can select a chapter, title or the entire disc.
1. Select the desired chapter, title or disc and start
playing it.
2. While playing, press the
Repeat mode button to
select the following repeat modes (the
corresponding icon and word will display onscreen):
’Repeat Chapter’: Repeat a chapter (for DVD only)
’Repeat Title’: Repeat a track or a title
’Repeat Disc’: Repeat the whole disc
’Shuffle’: Play tracks or a titles on the disc in a
random order
’Scan’: Play the starting 10 seconds of each track or
title
’(No word)’: no repeat
3. To switch off the repeat and resume normal
playback, press the
Repeat mode button
repeatedly until no repeat word is displayed.
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Repeat a sequence (A-B)
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You can repeat a certain sequence within a title or chapter.
1. While playing a disc, press the
Repeat mode
button on the remote control several times until
’Repeat A-’ appears on-screen.
2. At the position you wish to start the repeat
sequence, press the
’
Repeat -B’ will display on-screen.
OK button. The word
3. When you reach the position you wish to stop the
repeat sequence, press the OK button again.
’Repeat A-B’ icon will display on-screen. The
sequence will start playing repeatedly.
4. To stop repeat play, press the Repeat mode
button until no repeat mode is indicated.
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Changing the camera angle
If a DVD contains video recorded from different angles, you can view the different angles
during playback.
1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter
button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen.
2. Press the Down button to select the ’Angle’
item.
If you are unable to select the ’Angle’ item:
The scene you selected was recorded with only one
camera, and the camera angle function is unavailable.
Refer to your DVD cover for availability and details of
multiple camera angles.
3. Press the Left or Right buttons to select the
desired angle.
4. After a short delay, the DVD Recorder will start
playing the selected scene from the selected angle.
Tip:
If an Angle icon appears on the upper left corner of the
screen when playing a DVD that contains different
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angles, you can press the
button to select an angle directly.
Up
or
Down
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Zoom
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You can enlarge and pan a paused video image with the zoom function.
1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter
button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen.
2. Press the Down button to select the ’Zoom’
item and then press the
OK button.
3. Press the OK button to select a zoom-in rate
(x1, x1.3, x2 or x4).
4. Press the Up , Down , Left and
Right buttons to pan the enlarged image.
5. Press the Setup button to switch off zoom.
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Audio language
Pre-recorded DVD videos often come with multiple audio languages. The DVD Recorder will
play the disc with the language you have selected in the ’SETUP’ menu (refer to "User selectable
DVD Recorder preferences" on page 85 for details). You can change the language at any time
while playing a disc.
You can change the audio language from the DVD disc menu by pressing the Play list/menu
button. The language options on the disc menu and the DVD Recorder ’SETUP’ menu can
be different. For some DVDs, you can only change the language from the disc menu.
Changing audio language in the ’SETUP’ menu
1. While playing a disc, press the Setup button on
the remote control, and the ’SETUP’ menu will
display on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the ’Language’ item, and then press the Right
button.
3. With the ’
Audio’ item highlighted, press the OK
button.
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4. Press the Up or Down button to
select the desired audio language, and then press
the OK button.
5. Press the Setup button on the remote control to
close the ’SETUP’ menu.
Changing audio language in the ’T/C Tools’ menu
1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter
button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
highlight the ’
3. Press the Left or Right button to select a
desired language.
4. Press the Title/chapter button to close the T/C
Tools menu.
Audio’ item.
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Subtitle language
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Pre-recorded DVD videos often come with subtitles in several languages. The DVD Recorder
will play the disc with the subtitle language you have selected in the ’SETUP’ menu (refer to
"User selectable DVD Recorder preferences" on page 85 for details) or the default subtitle
language of the disc. You can also change the subtitle language at any time in the ’Display’
menu while playing a disc.
Changing subtitle language in the ’SETUP’ menu
1. While playing a disc, press the Setup button on
the remote control, and the ’SETUP’ menu will
display on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the ’Language’ item, and then press the Right
button.
3. Press the Up or Down button to
select ’
4. Press the Up or Down button to
select the desired subtitle language, and then press
the OK button.
Subtitle’, and then press the OK button.
5. Press the Setup button on the remote control to
close the ’SETUP’ menu.
Changing subtitle language in the ’T/C Tools’ menu
1. While playing a disc, press the Title/chapter
button. The T/C Tools menu displays on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
highlight the ’Subtitles’ item.
3. Press the Left or Right button to select a
desired language.
4. Press the Title/chapter button to close the T/C
Tools menu.
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Surround sound effect
Some DVD videos provide Surround sound effect. You can set the DVD Recorder to play the
sound effect following the steps below.
1. While playing a disc that provides Surround sound
effect, press the Title/chapter button on the
remote control. The T/C Tools menu displays on-
screen.
2. Press the
Up or Down button to
highlight the ’Sound’ item.
3. Press the Left or Right button to select
Stereo’ or ’Surround’.
’
4. Press the
Title/chapter button to close the T/C
Tools menu.
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Playing a photo CD
English
You can use the DVD Recorder to play photo CDs. If you want to play a photo CD on the DVD
Recorder, please note the following requirements when making a photo CD:
• Directory levels: no more than 8
• File format: JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF) with baseline lossy JPEG (version 1.02)
• File system: ISO9660
• Maximum number of photos: 999
• Filename length: no more than 256 characters
Viewing a photo
1. Load a photo CD into the DVD Recorder. If the
DVD Recorder does not play the disc
automatically, press the Play or button to
start playing.
2. The thumbnails of photos on the CD will display
on-screen.
3. Press the Right , Left , Up or Down
button to highlight the photo you wish to
view.
4. Press the OK button. The full image will
appear on-screen.
5. To view the next photo, press the Next button.
To view the previous photo, press the Previous
button. To return to the thumbnail screen, press
the Stop button.
Viewing thumbnails in different pages and
folders
If the photo disc contains more than 9 photos or
multiple folders, you can use this function to locate the
photo you wish to view.
Note:
If the photos don't contain EXIF (thumbnails data),
their thumbnails will become unavailable on the screen.
However, the photos themselves can still be displayed
normally when viewing.
Viewing thumbnails on different pages
1. With the thumbnails of photos on the CD displayed on-screen, press the Right , Left
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, Up or Down button to highlight ’Page’ on the left of the screen.
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2. Press the OK button and the thumbnails on the next page will display on-screen.
3. Press the OK button again to view thumbnails on different pages.
Viewing thumbnails in different folders
1. With the thumbnails of photos on the CD displayed
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on-screen, press the
Down button to highlight ’Roll’ on the left of the
Right , Left , Up or
screen.
2. Press the OK button and the thumbnails in the
next folder will display on-screen.
3. Press the OK button again to view thumbnails in
different folders.
Viewing photos as a slide show
1. With the thumbnails of photos on the CD displayed
on-screen, press the
Down button to highlight ’Play’ on the left of
the screen.
2. Press the OK button and the photos in current
folder will play as a slide show.
3. To stop slide show playing and return to the thumbnail
screen, press the Stop button.
Right , Left , Up or
Slide show options
1. With the slide show playing, press the Setup button
on the remote control.
2. The Photo Slide Show menu containing the following options will appear on-screen:
Photo
: Displays the number of current photo and all photos. Press the
button to skip to the next or previous photo.
Play
: Select this option and press the
Thumbnails
Zoom
Press the
Rotate
Timer
larger the number, the slower the speed.
: Select this option and press the
: Select this option and press the
Stop
: Select this option and press the
: Select this option and press the
button to return to normal view.
OK
OK
OK
Left
button to start playing the slide show.
OK
button to zoom in on the photo at 1x, 2x, 4x or 8x.
button to rotate the picture at different angles.
or
Right
button to return to the thumbnail screen.
button to adjust slide show speed. The
Next
or
Previous
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Repeat
on or off the repeat play function of the slide show.
: Select this option and press the
Left
or
Right
button to select ’
3. To return to the thumbnail screen, press the Stop button.
On’
or ’
Off
’ to turn
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Recording
Recordable media types
The BenQ DE320 DVD Recorder allows you to make recordings on two different types of
media:
DVD+RW: ReWritable Digital Versatile Discs (DVD), which means you can record data on the
disc at several different times until the disc is full, including over previous recordings.
DVD+R: Recordable Digital Versatile Discs (DVD), which means you can record data on the
disc at several different times until the disc is full, but cannot record over previous recordings.
For DVD+R type discs, every new recording will be appended serially to the end of the exiting
recordings on the disc (as previous recordings cannot be written over with this type of disc).
Likewise, DVD+RW type discs can be used to record video serially just like a DVD+R type disc,
however, DVD+RW type discs also allow you to
With both types of discs, recording stops when the disc is full.
Note:
You can record up to 49 titles on a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc.
Record mode
Before recording, you should check and set the record mode of the DVD Recorder. The record
mode determines the record/play length of the DVD. See "Record mode" on page 64 for details.
overwrite
existing recordings on the disc.
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Manual recording
You can start recording video as soon as a video source has been selected and an appropriate
recordable media has been set and loaded into the DVD Recorder. When you stop recording,
the title is closed, and the file details are written to the disc. See "Manual recording" on page 65
for details.
Sleep mode recording
Sleep mode allows you to start recording manually and set a timer to stop recording and shutdown the DVD Recorder automatically. See "Sleep mode recording" on page 66 for details.
Adding bookmarks while recording
You can add bookmarks too if you want. See "Auto Chapters:" on page 88.
Pausing recording
You can pause and resume recording at any time, which will keep the segments together in the
same title. See "Pausing recording" on page 68 for details.
Preventing unintended erasure of discs
When recording on a DVD+RW disc, you can set the DVD Recorder to protect an entire disc
from further recording by using the ’Disc Lock’ function. See "Preventing unintended erasure
of a DVD+RW Disc" on page 84.
Timer recording
You can program the DVD Recorder to make a recording at some time in the future using the
’Timer recording’ function. See "Timer recording" on page 69 for details.
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Record mode
The Record mode setting determines the recording quality and the total disc playing time of
your DVDs recorded using the DVD Recorder. You should set the record mode before starting
a recording, as the mode cannot be changed during a recording session. The possible record
modes are:
Quality Level Recording time (hour)
HQ High Quality mode for the best picture quality 1
SP Standard Play mode for excellent (DVD) quality 2
LP Long Play mode (S-VHS quality) 3
EP Extended Play mode (quality better than VHS) 4
SLP Super Long Play mode (VHS quality) 6
Note:
HQ
is the default record mode when you use the record function.
Changing record mode
How to change the record mode using a single button:
Press the Record mode button on the remote
control to select an appropriate record mode.
Each subsequent press of the button will cycle through
the possible record modes.
The record mode and available time for record on the
selected medium will display momentarily on screen.
How to change the record mode using the ’SETUP’
menu:
1. Open the ’SETUP’ menu by pressing the Setup
button.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the
3. With the ’
Recording item, and then press the Right
button.
Record mode’ item highlighted, press the
OK button, and then press the Up or
Down button to select the desired record
mode.
4. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.
5. Press the Setup button on the remote control
to close the ’SETUP’ menu.
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Manual recording
1. Press the Power on/standby button to turn the
DVD recorder on and place an unfinalized suitable DVD
in the disc tray.
If a video source was being displayed, it will stop being
displayed while the DVD Recorder checks the newly
inserted disc. The message ’READING’ will show on the
front display panel. When read, the OSD (on screen
display) will display, listing any previous recordings on
the disc.
Should any other messages display on-screen, the disc is
unreadable, unrecognized, unwritable, or is full. Refer to
"Troubleshooting" on page 95 of the User’s Manual for a
possible solution.
2. Press the Input button, and then press the Channel
button several times to select the video input source
you wish to record. The information will appear in the
Timer and Tuner Information Box.
3.
TUNER (channel is displayed as ’Pxx’ where ’xx’ stands for
the channel number):
Selects the TV/CATV signal source connected to the
ANTENNA terminal on the rear panel. You can press the
Numbered buttons
wish to record. You can also select a channel directly by using
the numeric keys (two digits: 01–99) on the remote control.
EXT1:
Selects the signal source from the device connected to the
SCART AUX I/O terminal on the rear panel.
~
to select the channel you
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EXT2:
Selects the signal source from the device connected to the SCART TO TV I/O terminal or S-Video/Composite
Video (AV) and Audio L/R input terminals on the rear panel.
Tips
Should you have multiple input devices connected using separate video inputs (Composite Video, SVideo or SCART) you should switch on and use only the video input source device you wish to have the
DVD Recorder record onto DVD, and turn off all other video input source devices not in use. When
both S-Video and Composite Video inputs are present, the DVD Recorder will automatically select the
S-Video input.
CAM1:
Selects the signal source from the device connected to the Composite Video and Audio L/R input
terminals on the front panel.
CAM2:
Selects the signal source from the device connected to the DV input port on the front panel.
4. When you're ready to start recording, press either:
- the Record button on the remote control; or
- the button on the DVD Recorder.
The ’Record’ icon will display on-screen.
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5. To stop recording press either the Stop (or Record stop ) button on the remote
control or the Stop button on the DVD Recorder.
When you stop recording, the title is closed, and the file details are written to the medium.
The DVD Recorder creates the table of contents of the recording.
Sleep mode recording
While recording to DVD after a manual recording start (not timer recording start), the DVD
Recorder allows you to set the remaining recording time, which will make the DVD Recorder
automatically stop recording and turn itself off (go to standby mode) at the end of that time.
This is known as Sleep mode recording.
You manually start recording (as explained in "Manual recording" on page 65) and then press
Record button again to activate Sleep mode recording.
the
How to activate the Sleep mode timer:
1. Place an unfinalized suitable DVD in the disc tray.
2. Press the
Input button, and then the Channel
button several times to select the video input
source you wish to record.
3. When you're ready to start recording, press either:
Record button on the remote control; or
- the
- the button on the DVD Recorder.
The ’Record’ icon will display on-screen.
4. To activate sleep mode recording, press the Record
button again.
The total remaining recording time (until sleep)
will display on-screen.
5. To increase the remaining recording time by 30
minutes increments, press the Record button
again. You can set the recording time to up to 6
hours.
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Satellite Recording
You can use Satellite Recording if you own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via
the SCART cable and programming feature (Timer).
1. Place an unfinalized suitable DVD in the disc tray.
2. Press the
Setup button on the remote control,
and the ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen.
3. Press the Up or Down button to
select the ’
Right button.
Recording’ item, and then press the
4. Press the Up or Down button to
select the ’
SAT Record’ item, and then press the OK
button.
5. Press the
select ’
Up or Down button to
EXT 2’ and then press the OK button.
6. Connect the SCART socket marked "AUX I/O" on
DVD Recorder with a SCART cable to the
corresponding SCART socket on the satellite
receiver.
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7. Press the Setup button on the remote control to
close the menu.
8. Set up the satellite receiver with the required
information (program number of the TV channel,
start time, end time). If necessary, please see the
operating instructions for your satellite receiver.
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Pausing recording
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1. During recording, you can pause at any time by
pressing the Play/pause button on the remote
control.
The Pause Rec. icon will display on-screen.
2. To resume recording, press the
button on the remote control.
3. To stop recording press either the Stop (or
Record stop ) button on the remote control or
the Stop button on the DVD Recorder.
Play/pause
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Timer recording
General Information
The timer recording function will start and stop recording the video you've selected at the time
and date you set.
The DVD Recorder allows you to program it to record up to 8 recordings in the future. You
can program for single event recordings at a specific date and time, or for repeated daily
weekday recordings (Monday through Friday), or for weekly recordings to occur on the same
day each week.
If not previously done, to program a recording, you must set:
• the date for the recording; and
• the video input you want to record; and
• the start time of recording; and
• the length of the recording; and
• the recording mode.
Note:
Before programming a recording, please make sure the system clock has been correctly set.
Tip:
If not previously done, to set the system clock on the DVD Recorder, see "Setting the ’Setup’ clock" on
page 39 for setting details.
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Setting up timer recording
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1. Press the Timer recording button. The Timer
recording menu will appear on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select ’Timer Setup’ and then press the OK
button.
3. Press the Up or Down button, or
the numbered buttons on the remote control to
change settings (’
Program’ (channel), ’Date’ and
’Time’). To move to the previous or next setting
item, press the
4. Press the
Left or Right button.
Right button to select ’Record Mode’
and then press the OK button. Use the Up
or Down button to select a record
mode and then press the OK button.
5. Press the
Down button to select ’Repeat’
and then press the
or Down button to select a repeat
OK button. Use the Up
mode and then press the OK button.
Note:
When ’Repeat Mode’ is set to ’Mo-Fr’, make sure that
the date in step 3 is set to a weekday.
6. Press the Down button to select ’VPS/PDC’ and then press the OK button to
enable or disable the VPS/PDC function.
Tip
VPS (video programming system) and PDC (program delivery control) are used to control the start and
end time of a recording. Usually the start time is the same as that of the VPS or PDC time. But if the VPS
or PDC time is different from the recording’s start time, e.g. '20:15 (VPS/PDC 20:14)', you must enter
the VPS/PDC time '20:14' exact to the minute as the start time.
If you wish to program a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time, you must disable the VPS/
PDC function. Only one recording on a TV channel can be controlled using VPS/PDC' at a time. If you
wish to record two or more TV programs on a TV channel using VPS/PDC, you will need o program
these as two separate recordings.
7. Check all information. Press the Down button to select ’Confirm Programming’ and
press the OK button.
8. Press the
9. Load an appropriate recordable (non write-protected) DVD into the DVD Recorder.
Note:
The timer function will only become active while the DVD Recorder is in standby mode.
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10. Press the Power/standby button to turn off the DVD Recorder (so that the timer
programming can take effect).
When the timer recording function is triggered, the message ’TIMER’ will show on the front
display panel.
If timer recording is set while the antenna cable is disconnected from the DVD recorder, a warning message will
display on-screen and remain there for 28 hours. To clear the warning message, re-connect the antenna cable.
Changing or erasing timer setting
How to change a timer setting:
1. Press the Timer recording button. The Timer
recording menu will appear on-screen.
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2. Press the
Up or Down button to
select ’Timer List’ and then press the OK
button.
3. Press the Up or Down button to
select a timer setting from the timer list.
4. Press the
OK button to start editing the
selected timer setting.
5. Check all information. Press the Down
button to select ’
OK button.
the
Confirm Programming’ and press
6. Press the Timer recording button to close the
timer list.
7. Press the Power/standby button to turn off
the DVD Recorder (so that the timer programming
can take effect).
How to delete a timer setting from the timer list:
1. Open the timer list as described above, and select
the timer setting you wish to delete.
2. Press the
3. Press the
Clear button.
OK button to confirm.
4. Close the timer list as described above.
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Managing recordings
General information
The following additional information is also stored at the beginning of the recording:
• Index picture of the recording
• Name of the recording
• Input source of the recording
• Date of the recording
• Length of the recording
• Recording mode (Quality)
DVD recordings consist of titles (recorded video clips) and chapters (different scenes in a clip).
A chapter bookmark will be inserted if the ’Auto chapters’ function is activated in the ’Record
Setup’ menu (Refer to "Record Setup" on page 88 for details). These bookmarks can be
changed when the recording has finished.
The scenes you do not want to see during playback (e.g. commercials), can be hidden or
skipped. During playback you can watch your recording as a continuous sequence without the
hidden chapters. See "How to insert chapter markers during playback:" on page 73 and
"Hiding/showing chapters" on page 74 for details.
Managing recordings on DVD discs
Adding chapter markers during playback
Using this function, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/erase
chapter markers, hide chapters or delete all markers from the title.
Tips
The chapter marker function is useful as it can be used to locate chapters for hiding later on if you wish.
See "Hiding/showing chapters" on page 74.
You can mark chapters on DVD+RW type discs at any later time before the disc if finalized or full.
However, you can not mark chapters on DVD+R type discs.
You can set the DVD Recorder to mark chapters automatically when recording. Refer to "Auto
Chapters:" on page 88 for details.
While playing a suitable unprotected and unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, you can
set and erase chapter markers within a title as detailed by the following procedure.
Each disc can have a maximum of 124 chapters, and 99 per title. When one of these values is
reached, the message ’ ’ will display on-screen. If you wish to add more markers or to
make new recordings (which add their own markers) to a disc which has reached its chapter
limit, you will need to erase some existing chapter markers before you can continue.
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How to insert chapter markers during playback:
1. While playing a suitable unprotected and
unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, go to
the scene where you wish to insert a chapter
marker.
2. Press the
Edit button on the remote control to
open the ’Edit Chapters’ menu.
3. With the highlight on the ’
press the
OK button to insert a chapter
Insert Chapter’ item,
marker.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to add another chapter marker.
5. When you’ve finished inserting your chapter
bookmarks, press the
Edit button to close the
menu.
Notes:
If a ’ ’ displays on-screen, the disc is write-protected
or has been finalized. Further changes cannot be made.
Once a disc has been edited, the disc edits must be
finalized before they become available for play in a
normal DVD player. See "Finalizing edits" on page 81.
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Hiding/showing chapters
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By default all chapters on a disc are visible. You can hide chapters for playback (e.g.
commercial skipping) or make them visible again. In editing mode, hidden chapters are
displayed in grey.
1. Press the Play/pause button on the remote
control while the corresponding chapter is being
played.
2. Press the
Edit button on the remote control. The
’Edit Chapters’ menu will appear on-screen.
3. Press the Down button to select ’Hide
Chapter
’, and then press the OK button.
4. Press the Edit button, and then the Play/pause
button to end. This chapter will be skipped
while playing.
5. To view the chapter again, select ’Unhide Chapter’ in
Step 3.
How do I select other chapters?
1. Press the Title/chapter button on the remote
control. The T/C Tools menu will display on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the ’Title’ or ’Chapter’ item.
3. Press the numbered buttons or the Left or Right
button to select the title or chapter you wish to
edit.
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Deleting chapters
Within a title, you can either erase individual chapter markers or all markers.
1. While playing a suitable unprotected and
unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, go to
the chapter you wish to delete.
2. Press the
Edit button on the remote control to
open the ’Edit Chapters’ menu.
3. Press the Up or Down button to
highlight ’Delete Chapter’, and then press the OK
button to delete the chapter marker.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to delete another chapter
marker.
5. When you’ve finished inserting your chapter
bookmarks, press the Edit button to close the
menu.
How do I select other chapters?
1. Press the Title/chapter button on the remote
control. The T/C Tools menu will display onscreen.
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2. Press the
select the ’
Press the numbered buttons or the
Up or Down button to
Title’ or ’Chapter’ item.
Left or Right
button to select the title or chapter you wish to edit.
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Editing title (name)
English
In general, the input source (or the TV channel number) used when recording will be stored as
the name of title. This can only be changed after the recording has been completed.
1. While playing a suitable unprotected and
unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press
the
Play list/menu button on the remote
control to display the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the title you wish to edit.
3. Press the Right button to open the Title
Settings menu.
4. Press the Up or Down button to
highlight ’
Name’, and the press the OK button
to confirm.
5. To enter a character, press the Up or Down
button until the desired character displays
on-screen. To toggle between upper and lower case
characters, press the Select button. To start
entering the next character, press the Right
button.
6. Repeat step 5 to enter more characters.
Note:
You can enter up to 15 characters.
7. Press the OK button when you are done
entering the name.
8. Press the Left button to return to the disc
content menu.
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Playing all titles (including hidden chapters)
If you have hidden certain chapters of a title, you can view the entire title, including the hidden
chapters, by following the steps below:
1. While playing a suitable disc, press the Play list/
button on the remote control to display
menu
the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the title you wish to edit.
3. Press the Right button to open the Title
Settings menu.
4. Press the Up or Down button to
highlight ’
Play Full Title’, and the press the OK
button to confirm.
5. The DVD Recorder will play the full title including
the hidden chapters.
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Dividing titles
English
With this function you can divide one existing title into two different titles. However, these
titles cannot be combined once divided.
1. While playing a suitable disc, press the Play list/
button on the remote control to display
menu
the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the title you wish to divide, and then press the
Play/pause button to start playing the title.
3. When the title content reaches the point where you
wish to divide, press the
Play/pause button to
pause.
4. Press the
Edit button on the remote control. The
’Edit Chapters’ menu will display on-screen.
5. Press the Up or Down button to
highlight ’Divide Title’, and then press the OK
button.
6. A message will display on-screen. Press the
OK
button twice to confirm.
7. The DVD recorder will start dividing the title. This
will take a moment.
8. When finished, the disc content menu will display
on-screen showing the divided titles.
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Erasing a recording/title
You can add to or erase contents from any unfinalized suitable recordable DVD. Once erased
however, those programs cannot be recovered and reused again.
You can erase individual recordings from a disc as shown below:
1. While playing a suitable unprotected and
unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press
the
Play list/menu button on the remote
control to display the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the title you wish to erase.
3. Press the Right button to open the Title
Settings menu.
4. Press the Up or Down button to
highlight ’Erase Title’, and the press the OK
button to confirm.
5. Press the
OK button to confirm.
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Can titles be erased from a DVD+R disc?
Titles on DVD+R discs are only marked as erased.
While playing a disc, the ’erased’ title will be skipped.
The space used for a title cannot be used again as the
disc format does not support files being re-written over.
You must use DVD+RW type discs if you wish to
rewrite over previously recorded files.
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Disc Settings
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The disc settings screen displays above the first title in the disc play list and contains general
information about the current disc.
You can:
• give the disc a name
• finish editing (make edits DVD player compatible) for DVD+RW only;
• finalize a disc (for DVD+R disc only, so that you can play the disc on general DVD players);
• enable or disable write protection on the disc;
• erase all content on a DVD+RW.
Editing disc name
1. While playing a suitable unprotected and
unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press
the
Play list/menu button on the remote
control to display the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up button to highlight the first
title in the disc content menu.
3. Press the
information menu will display on-screen.
Up button again. The Disc
4. Press the Right button to enter the Disc setting
menu.
5. With the ’Name’ item highlighted, press the OK
button.
6. To enter a character, press the Up or Down
button until the desired character displays
on-screen. To toggle between upper and lower case
characters, press the
Select button. To start
entering the next character, press the Right
button.
7. Repeat step 6 to enter more characters.
Note:
You can enter up to 18 characters.
8. Press the OK button to confirm.
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Finalizing edits
Even if one or more titles have been edited, a DVD player may still show the original title. You
can prepare your disc so that a DVD player will read the edited title instead.
1. While playing a suitable unprotected and
unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press
the
Play list/menu button on the remote
control to display the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up button to highlight the first
title in the disc content menu.
3. Press the
Up button again. The Disc
information menu will display on-screen.
4. Press the
Right button to enter the Disc setting
menu.
5. Press the Up or Down button to
select ’
Make DVD Compatible’, and the press the OK
button to confirm.
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Finalizing a DVD+R Disc
English
You must finalize a DVD+R disc before playing it on general DVD players, however, you do
not have to finalize a disc if you want to play it only the DVD Recorder.
Once the disc has been finalized no further recordings or changes can be made to that disc.
1. While playing a DVD+R disc, press the Play list/
menu
button on the remote control to display
the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up button to highlight the first
title in the disc content menu.
3. Press the
Up button again. The Disc
information menu will display on-screen.
4. Press the
Right button to enter the Disc setting
menu.
1. Press the Up or Down button to
select ’
Finalize Disc’, and then press the OK
button to start finalizing the DVD+R disc.
Tips:
If the ’Finalizing disc’ message does not display onscreen, there is no disc inserted or your disc is already
finalized.
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Erasing a DVD+RW Disc
Erasing a DVD+RW disc from the disc content menu
1. While playing a suitable unprotected and
unfinalized recordable DVD+RW type disc, press
the Play list/menu button on the remote
control to display the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up button to highlight the first
title in the disc content menu.
3. Press the
Up button again. The Disc
information menu will display on-screen.
4. Press the
Right button to enter the Disc setting
menu.
5. Press the Up or Down button to
select ’Erase Disc’, and the press the OK
button.
6. Press the
Tip:
You cannot erase an empty disc.
OK button again to confirm.
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Erasing a DVD+RW disc recorded by other DVD
recorders
1. Insert the DVD+RW disc and then press the Stop
button on the remote control.
2. Press the button on the remote control.
3. Press the Up or Down button to select ’Feature’, and then press the Right
button.
4. Press the Up or Down button to select ’Adapt Disc Format’, and then press
the OK button.
5. The ’Adapt Disc Menu’ dialogue will display on-screen. Press the Up or Down
button on the remote control to select ’OK to Replace Menu’, and then press the
OK button.
6. Press the button on the remote control, and then press the
Play list/menu button
on the remote control to display the disc content menu.
7. Press the
Up button to highlight the first title in the disc content menu.
8. Press the Up button again. The Disc information menu will display on-screen.
9. Press the
Right button to enter the Disc setting menu.
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10. Press the Up or Down button to select ’OK to Erase Disc’, and the press the
OK button.
11. Press the
OK button again to confirm.
Preventing unintended erasure of a DVD+RW Disc
To prevent a recording from being accidentally erased, you can set the DVD Recorder to
protect the entire disc from further recording. This is useful as it can be undone at a later time
for further recording, (which cannot be done if a disc has been finalized). See "Finalizing a
DVD+R Disc" on page 82 for details of finalizing discs.
1. Load the disc you want to protect into the DVD
Recorder.
1. Press the
control to display the disc content menu.
2. Press the Up button to highlight the first
title in the disc content menu.
3. Press the
information menu will display on-screen.
4. Press the Right button to enter the Disc setting
menu.
Play list/menu button on the remote
Up button again. The Disc
5. Press the
Up or Down button to
select ’Protected’, and the press the OK button.
Protected’ checkbox will be checked.
The ’
How to unprotect a disc:
When you wish to record onto the disc again,
repeat the above steps and make sure that the
’Protected’ checkbox becomes unchecked.
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User selectable DVD Recorder preferences
In this section you will learn how to personalize (set your preferences) the DVD Recorder.
Meanings of the symbols below are as follows:
Video Setup (See "Video Setup" on page 85)
Sound Setup (See "Sound Setup" on page 86)
Feature Setup (See "Feature Setup" on page 87)
Language Setup (See "Language Setup" on page 88)
Recording Setup (See "Record Setup" on page 88)
System Setup (See "System Setup" on page 89)
How to navigate through the ’SETUP’ menu:
1 Press the Setup button on the remote control. The ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen.
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2 Press the
3 Press the
Up or Down button to select corresponding settings.
Right button to enter the submenu or highlight corresponding features.
4 Press the OK button to confirm new settings.
5 Press the Left button to return to the previous menu layer.
6 Press the
Setup button to close ’SETUP’ menu.
Video Setup
TV Shape:
You can adjust the video output for the playback of pre-recorded wide-screen movies to suit
your display screen shape.
Note:
This option will only have effect with pre-recorded movies which were recorded in a wide-screen mode.
1 Select the ’TV Shape’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
2 Press the
Up or Down button to select a screen format:
4:3 Letterbox
4:3 PanScan
16:09
- for viewing a 16:9 ratio movie on a 16:9 ratio screen. Has no effect on a 4:3 ratio screen.
- full screen.for viewing 4:3 aspect ratio movies on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen
- full screen for viewing a 16:9 aspect ratio movie in full height on a 4:3 aspect ratio
screen. This scales the whole picture to a larger size until the 4:3 screen height is reached,
then crops the left and right edges to the width of the 4:3 screen.
Press the OK button to confirm.
Black Level
Adapts the color dynamics for playback when it is enabled (with a check mark). Press the OK
button to enable or disable it.
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Video Shift:
You can press the OK button and then press the Left or Right button to adjust the
position of the picture on your TV left or right to suit your TV.
YUV Output:
You can set the format of video output from the component video terminal of the DVD
Recorder according to the acceptable video format of your TV.
1 Select the ’YUV Output’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
2 Press the Up or Down button to select ’Interlaced’ and ’Progressive’.
3 Press the OK button to confirm.
Video Output:
You can set the format of video output from the SCART TO TV I/O terminal of the DVD
Recorder according to the acceptable video format of your TV.
1 Select the ’Video Output’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
2 Press the Up or Down button to select from the following options:
’
CVBS+RGB
’
YC+YUV
’
CVBS+YUV
’:The SCART TO TV I/O terminal outputs video signal in Composite Video and RGB
formats, and audio in left and right channels.
’: The SCART TO TV I/O terminal outputs video signal in S-Video and Component Video
formats, and audio in left and right channels.
’:The SCART TO TV I/O terminal outputs video signal in Component Video and RGB
formats, and audio in left and right channels.
Sound Setup
If digital audio equipment is connected to the digital output terminal on the rear panel of the
DVD Recorder, you can select the appropriate setting in this menu:
Digital Output:
Set the DVD Record to enable or disable the digital output function.
1 Select the ’
2 Press the Up or Down button to select from the following options:
’
’
’
3 Press the OK button to confirm.
Analog Output:
Set the analog audio output type of the DVD Recorder.
1 Select the ’Analog Output’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
Digital Output’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
Off
’: Digital output switched off.
PCM Only
All
’: For receivers/amplifiers with digital multi-channel sound decoders.
’: For receivers/amplifiers without digital multi-channel sound decoders.
2 Press the
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Up or Down button to select from the following options:
’
Stereo
’: Use this setting only when the DVD Recorder is connected to a stereo set.
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’
Surround
’: For devices with Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder.
3 Press the OK button to confirm.
Night Mode
Night mode optimizes the sound effect at low volume. You are therefore less likely to disturb
your neighbors with this thoughtful feature without reducing the fun of entertainment due to
low volume. Press the
OK button to enable or disable night mode.
Feature Setup
You can select the following functions in this menu:
Access control
Refer to "Parental control" on page 90 for details.
Status Display
Along with the on-screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) displays information of the
current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen.
You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display
(OSD) is not recorded during recording. If enabled, the OSD information appears in every
selected mode for a few seconds and disappears again. Otherwise the OSD information is
switched off. It is no longer displayed on the screen.
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Press the OK button to enable or disable this function.
Resume
If this function is enabled, when you interrupt the playback of a DVD or VCD by pressing the
Stop button, the DVD Recorder will start playing it at the precise location where it
stopped when it is reloaded. This applies not only to the current disc but also to the last 20 discs
played.
Press the
OK button to enable or disable this function.
Auto Standby
To save power, you can enable this function to let the DVD Recorder switch off the clock
display on the front display panel. The Timer recordings will still take place.
Press the
OK button to enable or disable this function.
Low Power Standby
To save power, you can switch off the clock display on the DVD Recorder. Timer recordings
will still take place. If the DVD Recorder is switched off, the clock display is also switched off
when this function is enabled.
Press the
OK button to enable or disable this function.
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Language Setup
Audio
Select the audio language when playing a DVD.
Subtitle
Select the subtitle language when playing a DVD.
Menu
Select the language for the OSD menu.
Country
Select the country where the DVD Recorder is installed.
For more information, refer to "Language settings" on page 38.
Record Setup
You can select the following functions in this menu:
Record Mode:
Select a default record mode for recording. For more information about record modes, refer to
"Record mode" on page 64.
To select a default record mode:
1 Select the ’
2 Press the Up or Down button to select a record mode.
3 Press the OK button to confirm.
Record Mode’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
Filter Mode
Set the DVD Recorder to automatically adjust the best picture quality for recording.
To select a filter mode:
1 Select the ’Filter Mode’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
2 Press the Up or Down button to select a record mode:
’
Standard
’
Sport
3 Press the OK button to confirm.
’: For recording standard scenes.
’: For recording quick-moving scenes.
Auto Chapters:
A chapter marker will be inserted at the set frequency when recording on a DVD+R or
DVD+RW type disc if this function is enabled.
To enable/disable the auto chapters function:
1 Select the ’Auto Chapters’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
2 Press the Up or Down button to select ’On’ or ’Off’.
3 Press the
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SAT Record
Refer to "Satellite Recording" on page 67 for details.
Dual Language
When recording bilingual TV programs, you can use this setting to select a language for
recording (Language1 or Language 2).
To select a language:
1 Select the ’
2 Press the Up or Down button to select ’Language 1’ or ’Language 2’.
3 Press the
Dual Language’ item from the ’SETUP’ menu, and then press the OK button.
OK button to confirm.
System Setup
Auto Install:
Refer to "Initial startup (virgin mode)" on page 30 for details.
Manual Search:
Refer to "Manually searching for TV channels" on page 34 for details.
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Sort TV Channels:
Refer to "Re-positioning/adding/deleting TV channels" on page 35 for details.
Time & Date:
Refer to "Setting the ’Setup’ clock" on page 39 for details.
Resetting the DVD Recorder to default factory settings
To reset the DVD Recorder to its default factory settings:
Note:
All the information stored in the memory (programs, time, timer settings) will be reset (deleted).
1 Disconnect the DVD Recorder from the power source.
2 Press and hold the Power on/standby button on the front panel while reconnecting the
DVD Recorder to the power source.
3 Release the P Power on/standby button when ''IS TV ON?'' appears on the front display
panel.
4 Refer to "Initializing the DVD Recorder" on page 27 to reinstall the DVD Recorder.
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English
Parental control
Movies on pre-recorded DVDs may contain scenes that are unsuitable for children. Some discs
may contain parental control level information that applies to the entire disc or to certain
scenes on the disc.
The appropriate scenes have filter levels that range from 1 ~ 8. 8 is the most restrictive level
(adults only) and 1 is the least restrictive (all ages). If such a scene is detected while a disc is
being played, the filter value set on the DVD Recorder is compared to the scene. If the filter
value is higher than the setting, an alternative scene will be played (if available), or the original
scene will be skipped.
Most DVDs apply the same parental control level to the entire disc. Therefore, if the filter value
of some scenes is higher than the setting, the entire disc will be locked.
In the United States the values usually map to the rating system of the MPAA (Motion Pictures
Distributors Association of. America).
In Canada the values usually map to the rating system of the CMPDA (Canadian Motion
Pictures Distributors Association).
Parental control levels
The table below shows the filter levels in different countries:
Filter
level
1 All ages admitted. Suitable for viewing by all
2 (Not used) (Not used) (Not used)
3 Some material may not be
MPAA Rating (United
States)
suitable for children.
CMPDA Rating
(Canadian English)
ages.
Parental guidance advised.
Theme or content may not
be suitable for all children.
CMPDA Rating
(Canadian French)
Approprié aux spectateurs
de tous âges.
Surveillance parentale
recommandée. Le thème
ou le contenu ne convient
pas à tous les enfants.
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4 Some material may be
inappropriate for children
under 13.
5 (Not used) (Not used) (Not used)
Suitable for people 14 years
of age or older. Those under
14 should view with an
adult. No rental or purchase
by those under 14. Parents
cautioned. May contain
violence, coarse language
and/or sexually suggestive
scenes.
Approprié pour les
personnes de 14 ans et
plus. Les jeunes de moins
de 14 ans devraient voir ce
film avec un adulte. Pas de
location ou de vente aux
moins de 14 ans. Avis
parental. Peut contenir de
la violence, un langage
grossier et/ou des scènes
sexuellement suggestives.
English
6 Under 17 requires
accompanying parent or
adult guardian.
7 No one 17 and under
admitted.
Suitable for people 18 years
of age or older. Persons
under 18 should view with
an adult. No rental or
purchase by those under
18. Parents strongly
cautioned. Will likely contain
explicit violence, frequent
coarse language, sexual
activity and/or horror.
Restricted to 18 years and
older. No rental or purchase
by those under 18. Contents
not suitable for minors.
Contains frequent sexual
activity, brutality/graphic
violence, intense horror,
and/or other disturbing
content.
Approprié aux personnes
de 18 ans et plus. Les
jeunes de moins de 18 ans
devraient voir ce film avec
un adulte. Pas de location
ou de vente aux moins de
18 ans. Avis parental
impératif. Contient
probablement de la violence
explicite, des échanges
fréquents de grossièretés,
de l'activité sexuelle et/ou
des scènes d'horreur.
Réservé aux personnes de
18 ans et plus. Pas de
location ou de vente aux
moins de 18 ans. Ontenu
qui ne convient pas aux
mineurs. Contient des
activités sexuelles
fréquentes, de la brutalité,
de la violence explicite, des
scènes d'horreur intense,
et/ou d'autre contenu
impressionnant.
8 Exempt. Contains material
not subject to classification,
such as documentaries,
nature, travel, music, arts
and culture, sports and
leisure, educational and
instructional information.
Exempte. Contient des
elements qui ne font pas
l'objet d'une classification,
par exemple: voyages,
musique, art et culture,
sports et loisirs et materiel
educatif.
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Activating/deactivating parental control (child-lock)
English
How to activate parental control
1. Press the Setup button on the remote control.
The ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen.
2. Press the
select the ’Feature’ item, and then press the Right
3. Press the
enter a 4-digit password. Use the numbered
buttons on the remote control to enter the
password.
Note:
The default password is ’0’, ’0’, ’0’, ’0’.
4. Press the Down button to select the ’Level’
item, and then press the
5. Press the Left or Right button to select a
Up or Down button to
button.
OK button. You will be prompted to
OK button.
parental control level, and then press the
OK
button.
Tip:
If a DVD scene contains a higher level than the rating set,
and the DVD Recorder does not find a suitable
alternative, it will stop playing and you must enter the
four-digit child-lock code to continue viewing.
6. Press the Setup button to exit the ’SETUP’
menu.
How to deactivate parental control
To unprotect the title, repeat the above steps, but set the
parental control level to ’Off ’ in step 5.
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Changing the access control country setting
The set filter levels are different in different countries. Therefore, you must enter the country to
which these filter levels apply.
1. Press the
Setup button on the remote control.
The ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen.
2. Press the Up or Down button to
select the
’Feature’ item, and then press the Right
button.
3. Press the OK button. You will be prompted to
enter a 4-digit password. Use the numbered
buttons on the remote control to enter the
password.
Note:
The default password is ’0’, ’0’, ’0’, ’0’.
4. Press the Down button to select the ’Set
Country
’ item, and then press the OK button.
5. Press the Up or Down button to
English
select a country, and then press the OK button.
6. Press the
Setup button to exit the ’SETUP’
menu.
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Changing/deleting the parent control password
English
How to change parent control password
1. Press the Setup button on the remote control.
The ’SETUP’ menu will display on-screen.
2. Press the
select the ’Feature’ item, and then press the Right
3. Press the
enter a 4-digit password. Use the numbered
buttons on the remote control to enter the
password.
Note:
The default password is ’0’, ’0’, ’0’, ’0’.
4. Press the OK button.
5. Enter the new 4-digit password using the
numbered buttons.
6. Verify the new password by entering it again using
the numbered buttons.
Up or Down button to
button.
OK button. You will be prompted to
7. Press the Setup button to exit the ’SETUP’
menu.
Note:
If you forget your password, please perform system reset
(Refer to "Resetting the DVD Recorder to default factory
settings" on page 89 for details) and set the password
again.
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