Funai HD-B2735, HD-B2785 Owners Manual

STOP PLAY REC STAND-BY ON

HDD & DVD-R / DVD-RW RECORDING

DVDHDDOPEN/

Before You Start

Connections Initial Setups Recording Playback

Editing

Other Setups Others

Owner’s Manual

DVD Recorder with HDD

HD-B2735 HD-B2785

Before using this unit you need to complete connections. Refer to “Connections” on pages 15-17.

Accessories Supplied

• Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries • RF cable • Owner’s Manual • Quick Setup Guide

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Before You Start

Precautions

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR

ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK

MECHANISM.

Power Supply

The power supply is connected and the unit is live when the mains cable is plugged into a 220–240 V , 50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press

[STANDBY-ON].

WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

Caution

1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided.

3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat sources.

4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.

5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through the cabinet slots or openings as they could touch electrically live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.

6. Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled and enters the unit, consult qualified service personnel.

7. Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.

8. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off while the mains cable is connected.

9. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

10. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet.

11. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find troubles or not in use.

12. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

13. Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the unit in multimedia systems.

14. Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of ventilation openings.

Before You Start

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.

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Before You Start

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

• Exhausted batteries do not belong in the dustbin.

• You can dispose of them at a collection point for exhausted batteries or special waste.

• Contact your council for details.

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.

• Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.

• Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.

• Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

• Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

• If the water is spilled onto the unit accidentally, unplug the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an Authorized Service Centre for servicing.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to allow the inside to dry.

Connection to Power

Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.

Mains Cord

This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance manufacturer is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug. If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to mains. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE

Important

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the plug. If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.

Mains Supply: 220 - 240 V 50 Hz - AC only

Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked with the letter “E” or by the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

This product consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

For Customer Use: Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No. located at the back of the unit and enter the information below. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________

FUSE

BLUE

(Neutral)

BROWN

(Live)

CORD GRIP

OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE

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About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notice for the Progressive Scan Outputs

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525 or 625 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p or 625p HDD & DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre.

Maintenance

SERVICING

• Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting” on pages 83 to 87 before returning the unit.

• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no userserviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the mains cable, and consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre.

CLEANING THE CABINET

• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

• HDD is a precision apparatus that is susceptible to vibration, strong impact or dirt. Depending on the installation environment or handling, the unit may become partially damaged or in the worst case, recording or replaying may not be available. Especially while the HDD is in motion, do not subject it to vibration or strong impact or pull out the power plug. And if a power failure occurs, the content of the recording / replaying programme may be lost.

• HDD rotates at high speed when in operation. Be sure that rotation has stopped and then move the unit without subjecting it to strong impact or vibration.

• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

• If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator enables consumers to create stereo DVD-Videos with stunning Dolby Digital sound tracks at home. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs mastered using Dolby Digital Stereo Creator will play back on all DVD-Video players.” Note: This is true when the players are compatible

with actual recordable DVD discs.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

HDD HDD HANDLING

HDD MOVING THE UNIT

DVD CLEANING DISCS

DVD CLEANING THE DISC LENS

DVD DISC HANDLING

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Before You Start

Table of contents

Before You Start..................................... 2

Precautions ........................................................... 2

Features ................................................................ 6

Guide to the Owner’s Manual................................ 7

Functional Overview.............................................. 8

Installing batteries in the remote control ............. 12

HDD / DVD modes switching .............................. 12

Guide to Display Information............................... 13

Guide to Setup Menu .......................................... 13

Front Panel Display Guide .................................. 14

Connections ......................................... 15

Connections ........................................................ 15

Initial Setups......................................... 18

For the first time use ........................................... 18

Channel Setting................................................... 18

Setting the clock.................................................. 21

Selecting the sound mode................................... 23

Selecting the TV aspect ratio .............................. 23

Recording ............................................. 25

Information on supported media ......................... 25

Formatting a disc................................................. 28

Deleting all contents in HDD ............................... 29

Setting Bilingual Recording Audio....................... 30

Recording Audio Select (XP) .............................. 31

Basic Recording .................................................. 32

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)..................... 32

Timer Recording.................................................. 33

Setting External Input Audio................................ 36

Satellite Link........................................................ 36

Information on dubbing ....................................... 37

Setting for external connection (AV3) ................. 40

Dubbing from the external devices...................... 41

Finalising a disc................................................... 41

Setting disc protection......................................... 43

Playback ................................................44

Information on playback ...................................... 44

Basic playback..................................................... 45

PBC function for Video CDs ................................52

Special playback.................................................. 53

Repeat / Programme playback / Slide Show ....... 57

Search ................................................................. 58

Selecting the format of audio and video ..............59

Editing ................................................... 61

Guide to the editing on this unit ........................... 61

Adding or deleting chapter marks manually ........ 62

Creating titles to a Playlist ................................... 63

Deleting titles ....................................................... 65

Deleting a scene of a title ....................................66

Editing title names ............................................... 68

Protecting / Undo protecting titles........................ 69

Combining titles ................................................... 70

Dividing a title ...................................................... 71

Other Setups .........................................73

Tour of the Setup Menus ..................................... 73

Initial Setting ........................................................ 75

Digital Audio Setting ............................................ 76

Playback .............................................................. 77

Recording ............................................................ 81

Display................................................................. 82

Others ....................................................83

Troubleshooting................................................... 83

Language code.................................................... 88

Glossary .............................................................. 89

Specifications ...................................................... 90

Declaration of Conformity ...................... Back cover

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Before You Start

Features

The following features are available with this unit.

Recording

This unit allows you to record on the HDD, a DVD-RW disc (rewritable) and a DVD-R disc (one-time write). You can choose any one for your convenience.

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

[

Page 32]

This feature allows you to start the recording right away with just one-touch. And each press of

[REC] increases the recording time by 15 minutes.

Left channel stereo recording

The unit can record monaural sound from the left channel as pseudo stereo sound (same left and right channels) automatically. (AV3 only)

Timer Programming up to 32 programmes

[ Pages 33-35] You can programme the unit to record up to 32 programmes within a one-month period. Daily or weekly repeating programmes can also be programmed.

160 GB Hard Disc (HD-B2735) 250 GB Hard Disc (HD-B2785) [ Pages 25-27]

This unit is equipped with a 160 / 250 GB hard disc which allows you to record up to 272 / 425 hours (with SLP mode). The HDD operates just like a VR mode DVD-RW disc. Most of the functions which are available with a VR mode DVD-RW disc can be performed on the HDD too.

PDC [ Page 35] This system assures that the TV programme you wish to record using timer recording will be recorded exactly from the beginning to the end even if the actual broadcasting time is shifted.

Automatic Chapter Marker [ Page 29] Each recorded title is automatically marked with chapter marks.

Automatic DVD Menu Making (Video mode only)

[ Page 41] DVD Menus are made automatically when a Video mode disc is finalised.

Automatic Finalise

[ Page 42] You can set the disc to be finalised automatically when the disc space runs out. Relay Recording [ Page 34] When you Timer Record to DVD, if the disc runs out of the space, or if there is no recordable disc in the unit, it automatically changes the recording media to the HDD.

Dubbing

With this unit, you can enjoy bi-directional dubbing with HDD or DVD.

Fast Dubbing [ Page 37] This feature offers you the dubbing speed of 32 times the SLP mode dubbing at the maximum.

Just Dubbing [ Page 39] When dubbing from HDD to DVD, if you set the Rec Mode to

“Auto”, the Rec Mode will automatically be

adjusted so the titles will fit nicely in the remaining space of the disc when there is not enough space in the disc. When dubbing from DVD to HDD, the Rec Mode will automatically be adjusted for the titles to fit a 4.7 GB DVD.

Playback

Simultaneous Playback and Recording

[

Page 55]

You can play back a title while recording.

Theatre-quality Sound at Home [ Page 16] When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder that is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can experience a theatre-quality sound environment.

Variable Skip [ Page 56] You can skip forward a certain time, which is specified in the Setup Menu in advance, with one-touch while playback.

Variable Replay [ Page 56] You can skip back a certain time, which is specified in the Setup Menu in advance, with one-touch while playback.

Title Sorting [ Page 46] You can sort and display the titles by order of name or date. You can also sort out the unseen titles (HDD only).

Time Shift Playback [ Page 54] You can play back a title being recorded from the beginning while recording continues.

Time Shift Playback on Live TV broadcast programme [ Page 55]

With [TIME SHIFT] button, even if you leave your couch while you are watching TV through this unit, you can come back and watch rest of the programme from right where you left at any convenient time with just one button.

HDD DVD

HDD

DVD

HDD DVD

HDD

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Editing

Adding or deleting chapter marks manually

[

Page 62]

You can add chapter marks to a title.

Creating titles to a Playlist (VR mode DVD-RW discs and HDD only) [

Page 63]

You can create a title to the Playlist.

Deleting titles [

Page 65]

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Deleting a scene of a title (VR mode DVD-RW discs and HDD only) [

Page 66]

You can delete a specific scene of a title.

Editing title names [

Page 68]

You can name titles or change the title name.

Protecting / Undo protecting titles (VR mode DVDRW discs and HDD only) [

Page 69]

You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing.

Combining titles [

Page 70]

You can combine two titles into a single title.

Dividing titles [

Page 71]

You can divide a title into two new titles.

Compatibility

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regular DVD player [

Pages 41-42]

Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back in other DVD players.

• DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW / R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives and other DVD playback devices available that cannot play back DVD-RW / R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

Others

Progressive Scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and higher resolution images than the traditional scanning system does.

Guide to the Owner’s Manual

Symbols used in the Owner’s Manual

To show what recording mode or disc type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.

HDD DVD

DVD

Symbol Description

Available to (internal) HDD

Available to DVD-Videos

Available to DVD-RW discs in Video mode

Available to DVD-RW discs in VR mode

Available to DVD-R discs in Video mode

Available to Audio CDs

Available to Video CDs

Available to CD-RW / R discs with MP3 files

Available to CD-RW / R discs with JPEG files

Available to DVD-RW / R and CD-RW / R discs with DivX

files

HDDHDD

DVD-VDVD-V

DVD-RWDVD-RW

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

DVD-RDVD-R

CDCDCD

VCD

MP3

JPEG

DivX

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Functional Overview

Front Panel

1 STANDBY-ON button / indicator:

Press to turn the unit on / off. Lights up when power is on.

2REC I button:

Press once to start a basic recording. Press repeatedly to start an OTR (One-touch Timer Recording). Each press increases the recording time by 15 minutes up to 4 hours.

3PLAY P button*:

Press to start or resume playback.

4STOP S button:

Press to stop playback or recording.

5 DVD device select button / indicator:

Press to activate the DVD. Lights up when DVD is selected.

6 HDD device select button / indicator:

Press to activate the HDD. Lights up when HDD is selected.

7 OPEN / CLOSE O button* (DVD):

Press to open / close the disc tray.

8Disc tray:

Place a disc here.

9 Front Panel Display:

Shows information and messages. Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 14.

10 S-VIDEO input jack (AV3):

Connect the S-Video output of an external device here using a commercially available S-Video cable.

11 VIDEO input jack (AV3):

Connect the video output of an external device here using a commercially available Video cable.

12 AUDIO input jacks (AV3):

Connect the audio output of an external device here using a commercially available Audio (L / R) cable.

(*)

You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.

STOP PLAY REC STAND-BY ON

HDD & DVD-R / DVD-RW RECORDING

DVDHDDOPEN/

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

10 11 12

Button names described in the Owner’s Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Rear Panel

1 ANTENNA IN:

Connect to an antenna cable.

2 ANTENNA OUT:

Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box or direct broadcast system. Use the supplied RF cable.

3 ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks:

Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.

4 AV2(DECODER):

Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

5AV1(TV):

Connect to the Scart jack on your TV. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

6 Mains cable:

Connect to a standard AC outlet.

7 S-VIDEO OUT jack:

Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV. Use a commercially available S-Video cable.

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks:

Connect to an optional component video cable through the component video input jacks of a TV.

9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL /

COAXIAL) jacks

: Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder. Use a commercially available Optical / Coaxial cable.

Note

• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

• This unit does not have an RF modulator.

AV2 (DECODER

)

AV1 (TV

)

YPB/CB PR/CR

OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

YPB/CB PR/CR

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AV1 (TV

)

AV2 (DECODER

)

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

7 68

52 3

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Remote Control

(*)

You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.

1 STANDBY-ON button:

Press to turn the unit on / off.

2 Number buttons:

Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title / chapter / track on the display. Press to enter setting values.

3 CHAPTER MARK button:

Press to add chapter marks on each title (HDD and VR mode DVD-RWs).

4 TIME SHIFT button (HDD):

Press once to start recording the TV programme you are watching. Press again to watch the content being recorded from the beginning while recording continues.

5 SETUP button:

Press once to display the Setup Menu. Press to exit from the present menu.

6 DISC MENU button:

Displays the Disc Menu.

7 Cursor / / / buttons:

Selects items or settings.

8 DISPLAY button:

Displays the on-screen menu.

9SKIP B / F buttons:

During playback, press to skip to the previous / next chapter or track.

10 REV r button:

During playback, press to play back in fast reverse. Or when playback is paused, press to play back in slow reverse.

11 PLAY P button*:

Press to start or resume playback. If the resume point has been set, the playback will start from the resume point.

12 (FRAME REV) button:

During playback, press to play backward by one frame at a time.

13 PAUSE p button:

Press to pause playback or recording.

14 REC MODE button:

Press to select the Rec Mode.

15 REPEAT button:

Press to play back the chapter, title, group, disc and track repeatedly.

16 MODE SELECT button:

Press to display AV Mode Select Menu.

17 SEARCH button:

Press to call up the chapter / track, title or time search menu.

18 TIMER PROG. button:

Press to display the Timer Programme List.

19 INPUT SELECT button:

Press to select an external input mode (“AV1”, “AV2” or “AV3”).

20 OPEN / CLOSE O button* (DVD):

Press to open / close the disc tray.

21 PROG. / buttons:

Press to change the channel up / down.

22 SATELLITE LINK button:

Press to activate the Satellite Link Timer Recording.

23 SYSTEM button:

Press to change the Original and Playlist on the HDD/DVD title menu. When User 1 - User 3 in Picture Quality Menu are selected, press to display User Setup Menu.

24 CLEAR button:

(HDD / DVD) Press to clear the information once

entered, etc. Press to delete chapter marks. (DVD) Press to erase the track number entered in the programme play screen for Video / Audio CDs.

CHAPTER

MARK

STANDBY-ON

TIMER PROG.

TIME

SHIFT

INPUT

SELECT

.@/ :

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PROG.

PQRS TUV WXYZ

SATELLITE

LINK

VARIABLE

REPLAY

VARIABLE

SKIP

SPACE

SYSTEM

CLEAR

DISC MENU TOP MENU

DISPLAY

SKIP

RETURN

SETUP

FWD

REV

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

HDD DVD

REC

DUBBING

REC MODE

REPEAT

MODE SELECT

1.3x/0.8x PLAY

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER

18 19

20*

29 31

37 38

6 7

8 9

13 14

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25 AUDIO button:

During playback, press to change the audio settings.

26 TOP MENU button:

Displays the Title List.

27 ENTER button:

Press to confirm or select menu items.

28 RETURN button:

Press to return to the previously displayed Menu Screen.

29 VARIABLE SKIP button:

Skips by the amount of time set in advance.

30 VARIABLE REPLAY button:

Replays by the amount of time set in advance.

31 FWD f button:

During playback, press to play back in fast forward. Or when playback is paused, press to play back in slow forward.

32 STOP S button:

Press to stop playback or recording.

33 (FRAME FWD) button:

During playback, press to advance one frame at a time.

34 HDD button:

Press to activate the remote control in HDD mode. (See page 12.) Press to activate the HDD.

35 DVD button:

Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 12.) Press to activate the DVD.

36 REC button:

Press once to start a basic HDD / DVD recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer Recording in HDD / DVD mode.

37 1.3x/0.8x PLAY button:

During playback, press to play back in a slightly faster/slower speed while keeping the audio quality.

38 DUBBING button:

During playback, press to start or stop dubbing.

Button names described in the Owner’s Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control, carefully match with the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.

Caution

• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.

• Do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

• Make sure that the + and - ends of each battery match the indications inside the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used for a month or more.

• When disposing used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or the public instructions for environmental protection that apply in your country or area.

• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries.

About the remote control

• Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the unit.

• Use within the operating range and angle as shown.

• The maximum operable range as follows:

Line of sight: approximately 7 m Either side of centre: approximately 5 m

• Remote control operation may become unreliable if the remote control sensor of the unit is being exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.

• Remote controls for different devices can interfere with each other. Be careful when using remote controls for other equipment located close to the unit.

• Replace the batteries when the operating range of the remote control reduces.

HDD / DVD modes switching

Because this unit is a combination of a HDD and a DVD recorder, you must first select which component you wish to operate.

Press [HDD] on the remote control. (Verify that the HDD indicator is lit.)

Press [DVD] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)

Note

• Pressing the device select button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the device mode of the remote control. You MUST select the correct device mode on the remote control.

• If you press [REC] of each device, recording starts in its device mode.

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Remote control

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HDD mode

DVD mode

STOP PLAY REC STAND-BY ON

HDD & DVD-R / DVD-RW RECORDING

DVDHDDOPEN/

DVDHDD

CHAPTER

MARK

STANDBY-ON

TIMER PROG.

TIME SHIFT

INPUT SELECT

.@/ :

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PROG.

PQRS TUV WXYZ

SATELLITE

LINK

VARIABLE

REPLAY

VARIABLE

SKIP

SPACE

SYSTEM

CLEAR

DISC MENU TOP MENU

DISPLAY

SKIP

RETURN

SETUP

FWD

REV

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

HDD DVD

REC

DUBBING

REC MODE

REPEAT

MODE SELECT

1.3x/0.8x PLAY

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER

Device Select Buttons / Indicators

HDD button

DVD button

DVD button / indicator

HDD button / indicator

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Before You Start

Guide to Display Information

The Display Menu gives you all information of the HDD or DVD.

Display Example:

Press [DISPLAY] once to show all information. Press [DISPLAY] four times to exit the display.

Press [DISPLAY] once.

Press [DISPLAY] twice.

Press [DISPLAY] thrice.

Each section includes the information as listed below: 1 • Current title number / total number of the titles

• Current chapter number / total number of the chapters

• Elapsed playback time of the current title / total time of the title

2 • Playback status and Rec Mode

• Current title status

• Remained disc space

3 • Date and clock

• Current device

• Programme name

• Station name

Note

• This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items varies depending on the actual mode.

Guide to Setup Menu

This unit uses the following on-screen menu for most operations.

How to use Setup Menus:

Press [SETUP] to display “Setup Menu”. Choose either menu using [Cursor

/ ], then press

[ENTER]. These menus provide entries to all main

functions of the unit.

1 Disc Management:

To set up the disc to manage.

2Editing:

To edit a recorded disc or HDD.

3 Dubbing:

To dub a content of the HDD to DVD or vice versa.

4 Timer Programme:

To programme a timer recording.

5 Title List:

To select the title list.

6 Initial Setting:

To make the settings of the basic items.

7 Digital Audio Setting:

To select the digital audio setting.

8 Playback:

To set up the unit to play discs / HDD as you prefer.

9 Recording:

To set up the unit to record on discs / HDD as you prefer.

10 Display:

To set up the OSD screen and the front display of the unit as you prefer.

HDD Resume ON HDD Remain: LP 148:14

T 13/ 21 C 3/ 3 00:02:00/00:05:05

Station : P01 ARD

12/05/06(Fri) 23:56

HDD Resume ON HDD Remain: LP 148:14

T 13/ 21 C 3/ 3 00:02:00/00:05:05

Available menus vary among discs.

Setup Menu

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Disc Management

EditingEditing

DubbingDubbing

Timer ProgrammeTimer Programme

Title ListTitle List

Initial SettingInitial Setting

Digital Audio SettingDigital Audio Setting

PlaybackPlayback

RecordingRecording

DisplayDisplay

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Before You Start

Front Panel Display Guide

1 Title / Track and Chapter mark

: Appears when indicating a title / track

number.

: Appears when indicating a chapter

number.

2 P.SCAN

Appears when the progressive scan system is activated.

3 Current status of the unit

: Appears when Timer Recording is in

Standby, or is proceeding. Disappears when all the Timer Recordings are finished. (Does not appear while in the Satellite Link standby mode or the Satellite Link Recording is in progress.)

DB : Lights up during a dubbing process.

I HDD : Lights up during HDD recording. I DVD : Lights up during DVD recording.

5 Disc type and current status of the unit

: Appears when an Audio CD or a disc with

MP3 / JPEG / DivX

files is on the disc tray.

R : Appears when a DVD-R disc is loaded on

the disc tray.

RW : Appears when a DVD-RW disc is loaded on

the disc tray.

6 Displays the following

• Played-back time

• Current title / chapter / track number

• Recording time

•Clock

• Channel number

• Remaining time for a One-touch Timer Recording

Display Messages

Appears when the unit is turning on.

Appears when the disc tray is opening.

Appears when the disc tray is closing.

Appears when recording is stopped.

Appears when the unit is turning off.

Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray.

Appears when the DVD-Video is playing its menu.

Appears when the Auto Tuning is functioning.

Appears when the Satellite Link Recording is in standby.

DBP-SCAN

HDD DVD

CD R W

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Connections

Connecting to a TV

Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Before installation, unplug your TV and this unit. Using the Scart jack

1 Connect the antenna or cable to the

ANTENNA IN jack of this unit.

2 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of

this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV. Use the supplied RF cable.

3 Connect AV1(TV) Scart jack of this

unit to the Scart jack of your TV. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

Note

• If your TV does not have a Scart jack, use a commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart / RCA cable to connect.

• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.

• When changing the “Video Out” setting (“SCART(RGB)”, “Component (Progressive)” or “Component (Interlace)”), connect to a Video jack or an S-Video jack on the TV. If the setting is changed, for example, to “Component (Progressive)” or “Component (Interlace)” while the scart cable is connected to the TV, a distorted video signal may be output.

Selecting Progressive Scan (625p <525p> or Interlaced 625i <525i>) Playback

• If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning (625p <525p>), connect the TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks of the unit and set “Video Out” setting to “Component (Progressive)” in the setup menu (see page 75). Next, set your TV to the progressive scan mode.

• If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, set “Video Out” setting to “Component (Interlace)”.

• Use a commercially available adaptor if the Video input jacks of your TVs or monitors are the BNC type.

Using the S-VIDEO OUT or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks and the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks

If your TV has an S-Video or a Component Video input jack, use either an S-Video cable (to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack) or a Component Video cable (to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks), and an Audio cable (to connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks).

- S-Video connection provides the good quality picture.

- Component connection provides the better quality picture.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 on the left. 2 Connect S-VIDEO OUT or

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the S-Video or Component Video input jacks of your TV. Use a commercially available S-Video cable or Component Video cable.

Connections

AV2 (DECODER

)

AV1 (TV

)

YPB/CB PR/CR

OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

YPB/CB PR/CR

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

AV1 (TV

)

AV2 (DECODER

)

OPTICAL

Cable Signal

Antenna

RF cable (not supplied)

RF cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

To Ae r i al j ac k

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

Scart/RCA cable

(not supplied)

Scart adaptor (not supplied)

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Connections

3 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT

jacks of this unit to the analogue Audio input jacks of your TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.

Connecting to external equipment

This unit has three input terminals, AV1(TV) or AV2(DECODER) on the rear panel and AV3 on the front panel. Be sure that all the units are off before making any connections.

Recording from a HDD / DVD player, VCR, Satellite Box or other Audio-Video equipment with a Scart output jack (AV2)

Note

• When you record a TV programme from a Satellite Box, you must connect a Scart cable to AV2(DECODER). (See page 36.)

• If the external equipment connected to the AV2(DECODER) jack supplies control voltage to this unit via Pin 8 of the Scart cable, the display functions (e.g.P01) of the remote control cannot be seen on the TV. In this case, turn off the external equipment to prevent control voltage.

Recording from a camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment with no Scart output jack (AV3)

If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to VIDEO input jack on the front panel using an RCA Video cable. Set “S-Video In” when using S-VIDEO input jack. (See page 40.)

Digital audio for better sound quality

The connections illustrated above are optional for better sound.

1 For clear digital sound quality, use

the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) jacks to connect your digital audio equipment.

If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

Note for a TV with no S-Video input jack or Scart jack:

• This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV cannot be used.

• Only component connection is compatible with the Progressive Scan.

AV2 (DECODER

)

AV1 (TV

)

YPB/CB PR/CR

OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

YPB/CB PR/CR

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AV1 (TV

)

AV2 (DECODER

)

OPTICAL

YPB/CB P /CR

S-Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Component Video cable (not supplied)

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

Component

Video IN

AV2 (DECODER

)

AV1 (TV

)

YPB/CB PR/CR

OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

YPB/CB PR/CR

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AV1 (TV

)

AV2 (DECODER

)

OPTICAL

AV output jack (Scart)

Scart cable (not supplied)

AV2(DECODER)

STOP PLAY REC STAND-BY ON

DVDHDD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

AV3 (Front)

S-Video cable

(not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

S-VIDEOINAUDIO

OUT

AV2 (DECODER

)

AV1 (TV

)

YPB/CB PR/CR

OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

YPB/CB PR/CR

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AV1 (TV

)

AV2 (DECODER

)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AV2

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

VID

AV2

OPTICAL

Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder, etc.

Digital audio input jack

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

Optical cable (not supplied)

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Connections

Connecting a Dolby Digital™ decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder

• Connecting Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder allows you to enjoy the Multi-channel Dolby Digital surround system as well as DTS decoder, Multichannel surround system.

• After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “Bit Stream” in “Digital Audio Setting”. (See page 76.)

• After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “On” in “Digital Audio Setting”. (See page 77.)

• After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to “Bit Stream” in “Digital Audio Setting”. (See page

76.)

Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

• The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital Multichannel surround format cannot be recorded using an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound.

• If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” in “Digital Audio Setting” (see page 76). Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and damage speakers.

• Set “Dolby Digital” and “MPEG” to “PCM” and set “DTS” to “Off” in “Digital Audio Setting” (see pages 76 and 77) for connecting to an MD or DAT deck.

• You can use ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks for the connection of your audio system.

After you have completed connections

Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your TV.

Note

• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the AV cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the effects of the copy protection system.

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Initial Setups

For the first time use

Right after the purchase of the unit, do the Initialise Setting by doing the following procedures. This menu may not appear if you have already turned on the unit.

1 After making all the necessary

connections, turn on the TV. Select the appropriate external input channel.

(See pages 15 to 16.)

2 Press [STANDBY-ON]. 3 Press [ENTER] to start Auto Channel

Tuning.

If you like to skip this step, press [RETURN].

4 Use [Cursor / / / ] to set

current time then press [ENTER].

Channel Setting

Auto Tuning

If you have already set the channels when you first turned on the unit, you can skip this section.

After resetting the settings or whenever you move to a new area, we recommend you to programme available channels in your area with the following procedures.

1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode.

Setup Menu will appear.

2 Select “Initial Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Channel Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Auto Tuning” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

The unit will start storing channels available in your area.

Initial Setups

--/--/--(---) --:--Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning NowAuto Tuning Now

Initial Setting --/--/--(---) --:--

Clock Setting

/ 01 / 2006 (Sun) -- : --

Setup Menu

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

Disc Management

Editing

Dubbing

Timer Programme

Title List

Initial Setting

Digital Audio Setting

Playback

Recording

Display

Initial Setting

Clock Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Channel Setting

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Initial Setting

Clock Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Channel Setting

Manual TuningManual Tuning

MoveMove

Auto Tuning

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Initial Setups

• Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.

After Auto Tuning has stopped:

•Use [PROG. / ] or [the Number Buttons] to

change the channel.

• When you use [the Number Buttons], press [0]

first for a single digit number.

•Use [INPUT SELECT] or [PROG. / ] to select

an external input channel (“AV1”, “AV2” or “AV3”) of this unit.

To cancel auto tuning: Press [RETURN R] during scanning.

Note

• The selection will be affected by how you receive TV channels in your local area.

• If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning, some channels not yet tuned may not be received.

Manual Tuning

You can tune each channel and set their properties manually.

1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode.

Setup Menu will appear.

2 Select “Initial Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Channel Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Manual Tuning” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

5 Select the position number of which

you want to change the setting using [Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

• You can select position numbers 01 to 99.

• You can jump to the next or the previous page

using [SKIP

F] or [SKIP B].

6 Press [Cursor / ] to start

searching for the available channel.

• Search direction can be switched by pressing

[Cursor

/ ].

• If you already know the channel number, you can directly enter the channel number using [the Number buttons]. Refer to the following Channel Plan table and press the three digits to select the channel number. (To select channel 4, press [0] first and then press [0] and [4]. Or press [4]. And when “4” appears, wait for 2 seconds.)

• If this is the channel you want, press [Cursor ].

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning Now

Wait for a moment.

Auto Tuning Now

Wait for a moment.

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Setup Menu

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

Disc Management

Editing

Dubbing

Timer Programme

Title List

Initial Setting

Digital Audio Setting

Playback

Recording

Display

Initial Setting

Clock Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Channel Setting

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Initial Setting

Clock Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Channel Setting

MoveMove

Auto Tuning

Manual Tuning

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Manual Tuning

Pos. Channel Decoder Skip Station

P02 45

P03 63

P04 80

P05 88

P06 95

P01 21

P08 2

P07 110

Off

---

BBC

---

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Initial Setups

This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.

7 Move to the Decoder Setting section

using [Cursor ], and change the setting using [Cursor

/ ].

• If you select “On”, Scrambled image will be decoded when connected to a decoder.

8 Move to the Skip Setting section

using [Cursor ]. If the setting is “On”, change it to “Off” using [Cursor

/ ].

• If you select “On”, the channel will be skipped when you change channels using [PROG. / ].

9 When the setup for the position is

completed, press [ENTER].

• To set another channel, repeat steps 5 to 9.

Press [SETUP] to exit.

• “Station” (station name) will be detected and assigned automatically. It cannot be selected.

To select a channel

Notes on using [the Number buttons]:

• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest result. For example, to select channel 6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6 will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select channels 1 to 99.

About an external input:

• You can select the external input mode “AV1”, “AV2” or “AV3” using [INPUT SELECT] or [PROG. / ].

• You cannot change the channel when either HDD or DVD is in any recording mode (normal recording, One-touch Timer Recording or Timer Recording).

Move

You can replace two channels.

1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode.

Setup Menu will appear.

2 Select “Initial Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Channel Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Move” using [Cursor / ],

then press [ENTER].

Channel Plan

CH Indication TV Channel

01 – 10 IRA-IRJ, GAP 21 – 69 E21 – E69 74 – 78 X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2

80 – 99, 100 S1 – S20, GAP

121 – 141 S21 – S41

Setup Menu

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

Disc Management

Editing

Dubbing

Timer Programme

Title List

Initial Setting

Digital Audio Setting

Playback

Recording

Display

Initial Setting

Clock Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Channel Setting

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Initial Setting

Clock Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Channel Setting

Auto Tuning

Manual Tuning

Move

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Initial Setups

5 Select the line of the channel you

want to move to a new position using [Cursor

/ ], then press

[ENTER].

• The indication on the selected line turns red.

• You can jump to the next or the previous page

using [SKIP

F] or [SKIP B].

6 Go to a desired position using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

• The selected channel is now moved.

• To move another channel, repeat steps 5 to 6.

7 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Setting the clock

Auto Clock Setting

1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode.

Setup Menu will appear.

2 Select “Initial Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Clock Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Auto Clock Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

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Move

Pos. Channel Decoder Skip Station

P02 45

P03 63

P04 80

P05 88

P06 95

P01 21

P08 2

P07 110

Off

---

BBC

---

Setup Menu

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

Disc Management

Editing

Dubbing

Timer Programme

Title List

Initial Setting

Digital Audio Setting

Playback

Recording

Display

Initial Setting

Channel Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Clock Setting

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

Initial Setting

Channel Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

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5 Select “On” using [Cursor / ],

then press [ENTER].

6 Press [SETUP] to exit. 7 Press [STANDBY-ON] to turn the unit

to standby mode.

The Auto Clock function is activated. This unit will search for the time only when the unit is in standby mode. Leave the unit for several minutes to give it time to set the clock.

Note

• If you want to cancel “Auto Clock Setting”, select

“Off” using [Cursor

/ ] at step 5, and then

press [ENTER].

• The default setting of “Auto Clock Setting” is “On”.

• The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna cable to the unit and plug in the mains cable. In this case, the current time will appear on the front panel display.

• To set the clock automatically, the channel assigned to “P01” must receive the PDC signal and the Decoder must be Off.

• The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not receiving a channel in your area that carries a time signal. In this case, set the clock manually.

• Once the auto clock setting is performed, the unit will correct the current time by receiving PDC broadcasts whenever the unit is in standby mode.

• The unit will correct the current time automatically at 8:00, if the unit is in standby mode.

• From 23:00 to 1:00, the Auto Clock function will not operate even if the unit is in standby mode.

Manual Clock Setting

1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Auto

Clock Setting” on page 21.

2 Select “Clock Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

3 Move to the item you want to set

using [Cursor

/ ], and change the

setting to suit your preference using [Cursor

/ ].

4 When all the information is entered,

press [ENTER].

Your setting is now activated. Although seconds are not displayed, they will be counted from zero.

5 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

• Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds.

Initial Setting

Channel Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Auto Clock SettingAuto Clock Setting

Off

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

Initial Setting

Clock Setting

Channel Setting

TV Aspect

Select Video

Video Out

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Clock Setting

--/--/--(---) --:--

Clock Setting

/ -- / ---- (--) -- : --

--/--/--(---) --:--

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Selecting the sound mode

This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.

You can switch between modes by pressing [AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as follows.

• During reception of bilingual broadcasts

Selecting the TV aspect ratio

You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing back on the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV).

1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode.

Setup Menu will appear.

2 Select “Initial Setting” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “TV Aspect” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

4 Select the desired setting using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

The selected setting will be checked and activated.

• The default setting is “4:3 Letter Box”.

5 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Mode Audio output

Display on

the TV screen

Main

Main audio from both speakers

Main

Sub

Sub audio from both speakers

Sub

Main / Sub

• Main audio from the left speaker

• Sub audio from the right speaker

Main / Sub

Setup Menu

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

Disc Management

Editing

Dubbing

Timer Programme

Title List

Initial Setting

Digital Audio Setting

Playback

Recording

Display

10/04/06(Mon) 19:34

Initial Setting

Clock Setting

Channel Setting

Select Video

Video Out

TV Aspect

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Initial Setting

Clock Setting

Channel Setting

Select Video

Video Out

4:3 Pan & Scan4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide16:9 Wide 16:9 Shrink16:9 Shrink

4:3 Letter Box

TV Aspect

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Initial Setups

Refer to the table below to find the appropriate setting for your TV.

*1 The aspect ratio of the image will not be distorted and no parts will be cropped, but black bars will appear on

both sides. *2 Select this option only when you cannot change the ratio on your TV. *3 The image will be stretched horizontally to fit 16:9 TV screen. *4 This setting is designed to view the 4:3 image on 16:9 TV. If you have 4:3 TV and select this setting, black bars

will appear on both sides and the image will be squeezed horizontally. *5 No effect. *6 This setting is for 4:3 TV. If you have 16:9 TV and select this setting, the aspect ratio of the image will be

distorted and parts of the image will be cropped. *7 This setting is for 4:3 TV. If you have 16:9 TV and select this setting, black bars will appear on the top and

bottom of the screen and the image will be squeezed vertically. *8 The image will be squeezed horizontally to fit the 4:3 TV screen. *9 The aspect ratio of the image will not be distorted but the both sides will be cropped to fit the 4:3 TV screen. *10 The aspect ratio of the image will not be distorted and no parts will be cropped, but black bars will appear on

the top and bottom of the screen.

16:9

4:3

16:9

4:3

*3 *3 *3

*5*4

*1, *2

*5 *5

*9 *10

*5 *7 *5

*8 *8

The aspect ratio of

the original image

Your TV

16:9 Shrink 4:3 Pan & Scan 4:3 Letter Box 16:9 Wide

Your Setting

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Recording

Information on supported media

Media types

✬✬✬: Most suitable. ✬✬: Can be used. ✬: Some functions are limited. —: Cannot be used.

*1 VR mode DVD-RW can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.

*1 CPRM compatible disc only.

Note

• For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside this Owner’s Manual.

Information:

This unit can record on DVD-RW discs and DVD-R discs. DVD-R discs allow you to record programmes only once, and the recorded contents cannot be erased. DVD-RW discs allow you to record programmes repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased. There are 2 recording format: VR mode and Video mode. VR and Video modes are available for DVDRW discs while as only Video mode is available for DVD-R discs.

Video mode is the same recording format as used on the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local shops. You can play back the discs recorded in this format on most of the DVD players. You will need to finalise such discs (see page 41) before playing them back on other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can record additional materials or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW discs.

You can record and edit material repeatedly. It is impossible to record additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode and already recorded in another video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.

If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable DVD-RW type disc. If you want to save recordings without any alteration, use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.

Recording

You want to HDD DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Vide o DVD-R

Record TV programmes ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬

Reuse by deleting unwanted contents ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬ —

Edit recorded contents ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬ ✬

Edit / Record from connected equipment ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬ ✬✬✬

Copy discs for distribution — ✬✬

✬✬✬ ✬✬✬

Play on other HDD / DVD equipment — ✬✬

✬✬✬ ✬✬✬

Features HDD DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video DVD-R

Recording

Rewritable Yes Yes Yes No

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.) Yes No No No

Can create chapters wherever you like (manual) Yes Yes No No

Can record 16:9 size pictures Yes Yes Yes Yes

Can record copy-once programmes Yes Yes

No No

Editing

Can perform basic edit functions Yes Yes Yes Yes

Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit) Yes Yes No No

Logo Attributes

8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc Max. recording time (SLP mode, approx.): 480 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm) 144 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)

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Recording

Recordable discs

• Discs that can be used with this unit:

DVD-R: 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x DVD-RW: 2x or 4x

• Discs that have been tested and are proven to be

compatible with this unit: Maxell DVD-R, TDK DVD-RW 2x, Verbatim DVD-R 8x, JVC DVD-RW 4x

Rec Mode

You can select a Rec Mode among 5 options. And the recordable time and the picture / audio quality of recorded material depends on the Rec Mode you select.

To select the Rec Mode you prefer, press [REC MODE]. The information of the selected media (internal HDD or DVD) will be displayed.

Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to change the Rec Mode. The speed will be changed each time you press it with the following order:

The information will disappear in a few seconds.

* The recording time is an estimate and actual

recording time may differ.

* Audio and video quality of the content being

recorded may degrade if the recording time becomes longer.

* If you press [DISPLAY], remaining recording time is

displayed when the unit is in stop mode.

Note

• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.

• DVD-RW / R discs and CD-RW / R discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not be played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the unit’s lens.

• If you record on a disc using a personal computer, there are cases in which it may not be played back because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc, even if it is recorded in a compatible format. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additionally using other DVD recorders.

• Since the recording is made by the variable bit rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little bit shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.

• DVD-RW once formatted with other DVD recorders cannot be recorded on this unit and vice versa.

• The maximum Fast Dubbing speed is up to 4x for DVD-RW discs and DVD-R discs.

• During Fast Dubbing, the noise from the unit becomes louder. This is not a malfunction.

Disc type Disc format Functions

Video mode Playing back,

Limited recording, Limited editing

VR mode Playing back,

Recording, Original / Playlist editing

Video mode

Playing back, Limited recording, Limited editing

DVD players bearing the logo are capable of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.

Disc size

Rec Mode

Recording time

Video / Sound Quality

8 cm Disc

XP 18 min ✬✬✬✬✬ (good)

SP 36 min ✬✬✬✬

LP 72 min ✬✬✬

EP 108 min ✬✬

SLP 144 min ✬ (poor)

12 cm Disc

XP 60 min ✬✬✬✬✬ (good)

SP 120 min ✬✬✬✬

LP 240 min ✬✬✬

EP 360 min ✬✬

SLP 480 min ✬ (poor)

160 GB HDD (Internal)

XP 34 hrs ✬✬✬✬✬ (good)

SP 68 hrs ✬✬✬✬

LP 136 hrs ✬✬✬

EP 204 hrs ✬✬

SLP 272 hrs ✬ (poor)

250 GB HDD (Internal)

XP 53 hrs ✬✬✬✬✬ (good)

SP 106 hrs ✬✬✬✬

LP 212 hrs ✬✬✬

EP 319 hrs ✬✬

SLP 425 hrs ✬ (poor)

DVD-RWDVD-RW

Video

DVD-RWDVD-RW

DVD-RDVD-R

DVD

HDD

DVD

XP SP LP

EPSLP

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Recording

Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy-protected video or a programme broadcasted in the NTSC colour system using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVDVideos and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material or NTSC signal is detected, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message appears on the screen. You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM). When recording a TV broadcast or an external input, you can display copy control information on the screen.

CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes. This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but you cannot make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Maximum recordable numbers of title / chapters: HDD: 600 titles per each Playlist and

Original 99 chapters per title

VR mode DVD: 99 titles per each Playlist and

Original 999 chapters per each Playlist and Original

Video mode DVD: 99 titles per disc

99 chapters per title

Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. If you wish to record them, refer to the following.

Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise)

After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it back on other players. (See page 41.) You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.

• For Video mode discs, the finalisation is required.

• For VR mode discs, the finalisation is recommended.

About HDD

HDD is a special device which has high recording density and is suited for long-time recording or highspeed cueing but by contrast, has many factors which can cause breakage. Use HDD on the premise that you should dub the recorded programmes to a DVD disc.

HDD is a temporary storage location:

HDD is not a permanent storage location of the recorded contents. Be sure to use it as a temporary storage location until you watch the programmes once, edit them, or dub them to a DVD disc.

Be sure to dub (back up) data promptly if you find abnormalities in HDD:

If there is mechanical trouble with the HDD, grinding or other sounds may be heard or blocky noise may appear on the image. If you continue to use as it is, deterioration may continue and eventually the HDD may not be used at all. If you notice these symptoms of a failing HDD, promptly dub the data to a DVD disc. When an HDD fails, recovery of recorded content (data) may be impossible.

About the remaining capacity of HDD recording time:

In recording to HDD, the Remaining Capacity Display may differ from the actual recordable time as this unit adopts Variable Bit Rate encoding, which varies the recording (storage) amount of data in conformity with the information amount of video. Before recording to the HDD, ensure there is sufficient space on the HDD by deleting unnecessary titles in advance. (Remaining capacity will not increase if you only delete Playlists.)

DVD-RW

Video

DVD-R

HDD

Disc type / format

Copyfree

Copyonce

Copyprohibited

: Recordable : Not recordable

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver. 2.0

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Recording

Formatting a disc

Auto Format

Whenever you load a brand new DVD-RW disc, the unit will ask you to format the disc.

1 Select the recording format you

prefer using [Cursor

/ ]. Then

press [ENTER] to format the disc.

• Brand new DVD-R disc is formatted in Video mode. But limited to the brand new DVD-R disc only, you can re-format the disc. Refer to “Reformatting a disc (Disc Format)” below.

Note

• You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc. When you load a disc once recorded before, the recording format cannot be changed even if you change it in the Setup Menu.

Reformatting a disc (Disc Format)

If you format a pre-recorded DVD-RW disc, all the data contained in it will be erased and the disc will return to the blank media status. This feature is only available for the DVD-RW disc.

1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode.

Setup Menu will appear.

2 Select “Disc Management” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “DVD Format” using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

4 Select the desired setting using

[Cursor

/ ], then press [ENTER].

• The default setting is “VR Mode”.

5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor / ],

then press [ENTER].

Formatting will start. Example: VR Format

• The screen returns to normal after formatting is completed.

• This operation may take awhile to be completed.

Note

• When you reformat the DVD-RW disc, all contents of the disc will be erased.

• A disc once formatted with this unit cannot be used on other DVD recorders unless finalised.

DVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RWDVD-RW

Video

Setup Menu

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Disc Management

EditingEditing

DubbingDubbing

Timer ProgrammeTimer Programme

Title ListTitle List

Initial SettingInitial Setting

Digital Audio SettingDigital Audio Setting

PlaybackPlayback

RecordingRecording

DisplayDisplay

DVD Disc Control

HDD Initialise

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Disc Management

DVD Format

DVD Disc Control

HDD Initialise

DVD Format

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Disc Management

Video ModeVideo Mode

VR Mode

DVD Disc Control

HDD Initialise

DVD Format

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Disc Management

Video ModeVideo Mode

VR Mode

Formatting the disc in VR mode.

OK to proceed?

Formatting the disc in VR mode.

OK to proceed?

Yes

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