Grundig 5550 HDD User Manual
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HDD DVD RECORDER
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5-6 HDD DVD recorder GDR 5550 HDD
5 Special features of your HDD DVD recorder
5 Disc formats
6 Scope of delivery
7 Set-up and safety
8-17 Overview
8-9 The main functions
10 Menus and navigation
11 The front of the HDD DVD recorder
12 The displays of the HDD DVD recorder
13-14 The back of the HDD DVD recorder
15-17 The remote control
18-24 Connection and preparation
18 Connecting a rooftop antenna or cable feed
19-21 Connecting a television
22 Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound
23 Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or digital two-channel audio
system
24 Connecting the power cord
24 Inserting batteries in the remote control
25-27 Initial setup
25 Switching on the HDD DVD recorder
25-26 Initial setup
26 Sorting television stations
27 Setting the TV norm
27 Selecting the screen format of your television set
28-31 Time shift functions
28-29 Time shift – watching a current television programme with a delay
30 Watching programmes with a time shift
31 Searching for scenes in the time shift memory
31 Copying sections of the programme stored in the time shift memory into the
HDD archive
32-44 Disc playback
32 Preparation
32 Inserting discs
32 Removing discs
33-34 DVD playback
34 DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R playback
35-36 S-VCD/VCD playback
37-40 Playing audio and video files
41-43 Picture data CD playback
44 Audio CD playback
45-47 HDD archive playback
45 Preparation
45-46 Playback
47 Selecting and playing scenes
48-51 Disc playback – convenience functions
48 Selecting titles and chapters
48 Selecting functions in the playback menu
48 Pausing and resuming playback
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49 Frame search
49 Slow motion
49 Frame-by-frame playback
49 Selecting camera angles for scenes
49 Enlarging and moving a screen section (zoom)
50 Switching the dubbed language or the audio format
50 Selecting and displaying subtitles
50 Creating and playing a playlist
51 Repeating a chapter, a title or a disc
51 Repeating a selected section (A-B Repeat)
52-54 Recording – general information
52 Recording options
52 Suitable discs for recording
52 Unsuitable discs
52 Initialising discs
53-54 Recording quality and time
55-56 Recording on disc
55 Preparing for recording
55-56 Manually recording television programmes
56 Finalising a disc (DVD+R/-R/–RW)
56 Error messages
57 YesDVD function
57 Activating and deactivating the YesDVD function
57 Executing the YesDVD function
58 Recording on the HDD archive
58 Preparing for recording
58 Manually recording television programmes
59-61 Simultaneous operating modes
59 Recording on the HDD archive and simultaneous playback from the
HDD archive
60 Recording on the HDD archive and simultaneous playback from disc
61 Recording on disc and simultaneous playback from the HDD archive
62 Copying
63-66 Timer recordings
63-65 Programming recordings by entering the data for the television programme
65 Messages during or after programming a recording
66 Checking, modifying or deleting recording data
67-76 Editing data on a disc
67-69 Editing titles
70 Editing the names of recordings
71 Deleting titles (recordings) from the disc
71-72 Overwriting titles
72 Overwriting discs
73 Entering the name of the disc
73-74 Deleting the content of the disc (DVD+RW/-RW)
74 Recording titles
75 Finalising title editing
75 Locking a disc
76 Finalising a disc (DVD+R/-R/-RW only)
76 Deleting the content of the disc (DVD+RW/-RW)
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77-83 Editing data on the HDD archive
77 Preparation
77 Copying a title to disc
78 Deleting titles in the HDD archive
78 Sorting titles in the HDD archive
78-81 Functions in the HDD archive sub-menu
82 Viewing information via the HDD archive
82 Organising the hard disc
83 Deleting data in the HDD archive
84-85 Copying
84 Connection and preparation
85 Recording from external devices
86-87 Operation with a decoder
86 Connection and preparation
87 Recording pay TV programmes
88-90 USB mode
88 Connection and preparation
89 Playing content from external data devices
89 Creating and playing back a playlist
90 Copying content from external data devices to disc
91 Parental lock
91 Authorising the content of a DVD
91 Changing the access code (password)
92-93 Audio settings
92 Selecting the digital output
92 Setting the sampling rate
93 Switching the dynamic range (volume range) on and off
94-96 Custom settings
94 Language settings
95 Switching the screen saver on and off
95 Setting the signal type for the video output socket
96 Inserting chapter markers in the recordings
96 Selecting the recording quality
96 Selecting the input source for recording
97-100 Special settings
97 Tuning television channels automatically
97-98 Tuning television channels manually
99 Setting the time and date
99 Switching the HDD DVD recorder to another Grundig remote control
100 DivX©Video registration
100 Resetting the HDD DVD recorder to its original condition
101-106 Information
101 Technical data
102 General information on laser devices
103-104 Troubleshooting
105 Environmental note, cleaning discs, software information
106 Additional information for units sold in the UK.
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Special features of your HDD DVD recorder
Your HDD DVD recorder provides you with perfect digital video recording and playback in studio quality.
You can record television programmes on the built-in hard disc of the
HDD DVD recorder, a DVD+RW/-RW or DVD+R/-R.
With the time shift function you can watch television programmes with a
time shift which are stored in the time shift memory. You can stop these
programmes and continue playback at the same point.
It also provides superb cinema-quality audio playback – in stereo or
with digital multi-channel sound – depending on the type of disc and
audio system or stereo television.
Other features of DVD video include the choice of audio channel and language, choice of subtitle language, and various camera recording angles.
Your HDD DVD recorder is suitable for DVDs with regional code 2.
In addition to DVDs the device can also play back DivX
©
Video CDs,
MP3 CDs, video CDs, S-Video CDs, JPEG (photo) CDs, KODAK Picture
CDs, WMA CDs and audio CDs.
DivX
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, MP3, WMA and JPEG data can be played back from both
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.
Disc formats
DVD+RW/-RWs and DVD+R/-Rs are suitable for recording and playback.
DVD video, DVD+RW/-RW, DVD+R/-R, audio CD, video CD, Super
Video CD, CD-R and CD-RW are all suitable playback formats.
Due to the difference in quality of the recording media and the quality of
the recording itself, it can occasionally happen that some recorded
DVDs or CDs cannot be read. This does not indicate a malfunction on
the part of the HDD DVD recorder.
You must finalise your own recordings on DVD+R/-R so that they can be
played on a DVD player.
When MP3 CDs are played back, individual tracks or pictures may be
skipped or incorrectly played back. This can be due to the disc configuration, the encoder software or the hardware used for the recording.
Audio CDs (CD-DA) meet the specification and bear the corresponding
logo. Copy-protected CDs do not meet this specification and do not
bear the logo. These CDs can cause playback errors.
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Scope of delivery
1 HDD DVD recorder GDR 5550 HDD
2 Remote control
3 2 batteries, 1.5 V, type AA
4 EURO-AV (SCART) cable
5 Power cord
6 Antenna cable
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Cinch cable (video)
8 Cinch cable (audio)
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DVD+RW
10 CD with operating instructions
11 Instruction manual
12 Overview
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SET-UP AND SAFETY ____________________
This HDD DVD recorder is designed to record and play back video and
audio signals.
Any other use is expressly prohibited.
If the HDD DVD recorder is subjected to a sudden change in temperature,
for example if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the
mains supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you use it.
The HDD DVD recorder is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it in
the open, please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or
water splashes.
Place the HDD DVD recorder on a hard, level surface. Do not place any
objects such as newspapers on the HDD DVD recorder, or any cloth or similar items underneath it.
Do not place the HDD DVD recorder directly on top of an AV receiver or
a subwoofer. Do not put any other appliances on top of the HDD DVD
recorder. The laser optics are sensitive to temperature and shocks.
Do not place the HDD DVD recorder close to heating units or in direct sunlight,
as this will impair cooling.
Do not insert objects in the disc compartment of the HDD DVD recorder.
Never open the HDD DVD recorder casing under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by incorrect handling.
Do not place any vessels filled with liquid, such as vases, on the HDD DVD
recorder, as they may spill liquid, thus presenting a safety risk.
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the HDD DVD
recorder is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the
mains. Always disconnect the mains and antenna plugs during a storm.
If the HDD DVD recorder fails to read a DVD or CD properly, clean the disc
with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre outwards. Do not use cleaning CDs to clean the laser optics. This can damage the optics.
Always keep the disc compartment of the HDD DVD video recorder closed to
prevent dust from collecting on the laser optics.
Please note when deciding where to put the device that furniture surfaces are
covered by various types of lacquer and plastic, most of which contain
chemical additives. These may cause corrosion to the feet of the device, thus
resulting in stains on the surface of the furniture which can be difficult or
impossible to remove.
Note:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Switch
off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the
external devices and the antenna.
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The main functions
This section briefly describes the main functions of your HDD
DVD recorder.
Time shift – watching a current television programme with a delay
(from page 28)
When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the programme you
are currently watching is recorded in the time shift memory. This
memory has space for around 3 hours of recordings. After this time
the oldest recording is deleted and the new scenes are recorded.
Disc playback (from page 32)
You can play back DVDs as well as DivX
©
Video CDs, MP3 CDs,
video CDs, S-Video CDs, JPEG (photo) CDs, KODAK Picture CDs,
WMA CDs and audio CDs.
DivX©, MP3, WMA and JPEG data can be played back from both
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.
HDD archive playback (from page 45)
Manually started recordings or timer recordings which are stored
on the hard disc can be played back.
We recommend making a back-up copy of programmes that you
wish to keep permanently on DVD+RW/-RW or DVD+R/-R.
Recording on the HDD archive (from page 58)
Select the television channel or an external input source and start
recording. The television programme is stored in the HDD archive.
Recording on discs (from page 55)
DVD+RW/-RWs and DVD+R/-Rs are suitable for recording.
Due to the difference in quality of the recording media and the
quality of the recording itself, it can occasionally happen that a
recorded DVD cannot be read. This does not indicate a malfunction
on the part of the HDD DVD recorder.
You must finalise your own recordings on DVD+R/-R so that they
can be played on a DVD player.
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The YesDVD function (from page 57)
The YesDVD function allows you to make professional home videos
from your recordings.
At the end of recording, the HDD DVD recorder automatically creates a chapter overview, which is displayed as thumbnail images in
the disc menu.
Using a PC, you can then create a sleeve cover for the disc.
Only the DVDs that have been automatically finalised are suitable
for this function.
This function cannot be used for the USB and HDD archive
input sources.
Recording on the HDD archive and simultaneous
playback from the HDD archive
(from page 59)
You can record on the HDD archive and simultaneously play back a
title from it.
Recording on the HDD archive and simultaneous
playback from a disc
(page 60)
Select HDD archive recording mode to record programmes in the
HDD archive. At the same time, you can play back a title from the
disc.
Recording on disc while playing back from the
HDD archive
(page 61)
Select disc recording mode, select the television channel or external
input source and start recording. The recording is stored on the disc.
At the same time, you can choose a title from the HDD archive and
play it back.
Copying from the HDD archive to disc (page 62)
You can quickly create a back-up by copying the data from the
HDD archive to disc.
Copying from the USB input to disc (page 90)
Connect a digital camera or memory stick to the USB input and
copy the data to disc.
Timer recording on a disc or the HDD archive
(from page 63)
Open the timer menu and enter the data for the television pro-
gramme you want to record. Recording starts at the time you select.
The television programme is stored on disc or in the HDD archive.
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Menus and navigation
You can access the various menus of your HDD DVD recorder
directly using the main menu, or with individual buttons on the
remote control.
1 Open the »MAIN MENU« of the HDD DVD recorder by press-
ing »i«.
2 Press »
S
« or »A« to select the menu item.
»HDD« – switches to the HDD archive.
You can also open the menu directly by pressing » «
(yellow).
»TimeShift« – switches to time shift mode.
»DVD« – switches to the contents menu of the disc.
»Timer list« – switches to the timer menu where you can
programme up to eight recordings.
You can also open this menu directly by pressing » «
(green).
»Setup« – you can use this menu to make various
device settings.
You can open this menu directly by pressing »SET UP«.
»USB« – opens the file browser when you connect an
external data device to the USB interface.
You can also open the file browser directly by pressing
»SELECT«.
»Edit« – in this menu you can edit the contents of a
home-recorded disc.
If an external data device is connected to the USB interface, the copying menu »USB ->DVD« is displayed.
3 Press »OK« to activate the menu item.
4 Select individual menu options with »
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»A« and press »OK« to confirm.
5 Press » « to exit individual menu options.
6 Press »i« to quit the main menu.
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The front of the HDD DVD recorder
Ǽ Switches the HDD DVD recorder in and out of
standby mode.
In standby mode, the current time and day of the week
appear on the display.
IN USB interface for connecting an external data medium
(under the cover panel).
VIDEO IN Video/audio input sockets for connecting a
L AUDIO IN R camcorder (under the cover panel).
i DV IN Video/audio input socket (Fire Wire IEEE 1394) for
connecting a digital camcorder (under the cover panel).
Compartment for disc media.
Recording display.
Display.
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Opens and closes the disc compartment.
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Starts playback.
Confirms the options selected in the menus.
7
Interrupts playback and recording.
Press twice to stop.
Activates the selected menu.
56 During playback, press briefly to select the previous or
next section.
Move the cursor to the left or right in the menus.
Hold down »6 « to open the main menu.
Move the cursor to the left or right in the menus.
Press »5« to exit the selected menu.
– PROG + Select TV channels – »–« down, »+« up.
Move the cursor up and down in the menus.
SOURCE Selects input sources.
● Starts recording. Press repeatedly to enter the switch-off
time in 30 minute steps.
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The displays of the HDD DVD recorder
REPEAT ALL Repeat functions activated.
REPEAT A-B
MP3 Disc mode with MP3 CD.
P N PAL or NTSC standard is selected.
SVCD Disc mode with S-Video CD, video CD or audio CD.
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Pause/freeze-frame.
DVD Disc mode with DVD.
Hdd HDD mode.
PBC PBC function (playback control) for S-Video CD or
video CD is activated.
CHANNEL Selected channel.
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Timer recording.
ANGLE The DVD provides various camera angles.
PROGRAM Function is activated.
L/R Stereo audio signal selected.
RANDOM Random function is activated.
Su ... Sa Current day of the week.
0000000 Alphanumerical display for various information such
as the title, chapter, playing time, etc.
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The back of the HDD DVD recorder
ANTENNA
ANTENNA IN Antenna input socket
(for the rooftop antenna).
OUT
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TV Antenna output socket
(to the television).
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT Video output socket
for connecting a television or AV receiver
with a cinch socket.
S-VIDEO OUT Video output socket
for connecting a television or AV receiver
with an S-Video socket.
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Video output sockets for connecting a
television, flat screen or projector
(YUV standard).
AUDIO OUT
L AUDIO OUT R Audio output sockets (left/right analogue
channel) for connecting an audio system.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Audio output sockets (coaxial)
for PCM/Dolby digital/DTS signals.
For connecting to a digital multi-channel
audio/video amplifier or AV receiver.
Audio output sockets (optical) for
PCM/Dolby digital/DTS signals.
For connecting to a digital multi-channel
audio/video amplifier or AV receiver.
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VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN Video input socket for connecting a video
recorder, DVD player or AV receiver with
a cinch socket.
S-VIDEO IN Video input socket for connecting an
SVHS-video recorder or AV receiver with
an S-VIDEO socket.
AUDIO IN
L R Audio input sockets (left/right analogue
channel) for connecting a video recorder,
DVD player or an audio system.
EURO AV1
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TV Euro-AV (SCART) socket (input/output)
for the television.
EURO AV2 ➞DECODER Euro/AV (SCART) socket (input/output)
for an external device.
AC 110-240 V~ Power cord socket.
50/60 Hz 50W max.
Caution:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched
on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected
the external devices and the antenna.
Never touch the inside of the sockets and plugs of the connecting
cables. Electrostatic discharge can damage the HDD DVD recorder.
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The remote control
Ǽ Switches the HDD DVD recorder in and out of
standby mode.
In standby mode, the current time and day of the
week appear on the display.
DISPL Opens the time shift menu or the playback menu of
a disc.
y For selecting and displaying subtitles* on the DVD
during playback.
d Switches between the original and dubbed language*
during DVD playback.
Switches between the various sound formats.
v Zooms in on scenes* during playback.
c For setting bookmarks*.
1 … 0 Numerical buttons for entering various data.
»0« Selects programme sources.
➞• Selects a search by title, chapter or time.
b Selects various repeat functions.
A-B For marking selected sections* for repeated playback.
CL Deletes a programmed timer recording.
Adds and deletes chapters and sections in the playlist.
RND Selects the RANDOM PLAY* function.
PROG Selects the playlist*.
DV Switches to the »DV« (Digital Camera) input source.
I/P When stopped: Switches the video signal between
progressive and interlace mode. In the “SCART output”
menu, the video output must be set to “YUV”.
n Selects various camera angles* for certain scenes or
passages on the DVD during playback.
* Depends on the disc in use.
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% Switches to forwards slow motion* at various speeds
during playback.
! Freeze-frame/pause.
Advances the picture frame by frame.
7 Interrupts playback.
Press twice to stop.
Hold down to open the disc compartment.
8 Starts playback.
56 Select the previous/next chapter or section
during playback.
m, Switch to forwards or reverse picture search at various
speeds during playback.
i Opens the main menu for the HDD DVD recorder.
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Select various functions in the menus.
Select TV channels, »S« down, »A« up.
OK Press once to display various information on the
television screen during playback.
Press twice to display the playback menu.
Confirms selected options in menus.
x Switches up one menu level.
MENU . Opens the disc menu* of a DVD during playback.
Switches from time shift mode to disc mode.
Switches from HDD archive to disc mode.
TOP Closes the disc compartment.
MENU . Opens the title menu* of the DVD during playback.
Switches from time shift mode to disc mode.
Switches from HDD archive to disc mode.
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SELECT Switches between external USB source and HDD archive.
SET UP Opens and closes the setup menu of the HDD
DVD recorder.
–
z + Adjust the volume.
(red) Selects different functions depending on the mode.
(green) Selects different functions depending on the mode.
(yellow) Selects different functions depending on the mode.
(blue) Selects different functions depending on the mode.
Starts the recording and sets the switch-off time
(in 30 minute steps).
Marks a starting point in time shift mode.
Q-SET Selects the recording quality.
SOURCE Selects input sources.
d Switches the HDD DVD recorder to and from mute
during playback.
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Note:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is
switched on. Switch off the other equipment as well before
connecting it. Only plug the device into the mains socket after
you have connected the external devices.
Connecting a rooftop antenna or cable feed
1 Plug the cable of the rooftop antenna or cable feed into the
antenna socket »ANTENNA IN« on the HDD DVD recorder.
2 Plug the antenna cable into the »OUT
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HDD DVD recorder and the antenna socket on the television set.
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Connecting a television
You have four options, depending on the sockets you have on your
television or flat screen:
– For the best picture quality, make the connection at the EURO-AV
socket using a fully assigned EURO-AV (SCART) cable.
– The simplest option which still offers sufficient quality is to connect
the VIDEO OUT socket and AUDIO OUT sockets using cinch cables.
– The standard connection for many devices, and one which pro-
vides good quality, is via the S-VIDEO OUT socket and the
AUDIO OUT cinch sockets.
– Connection via the cinch sockets Y, Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr (video sig-
nals) and the AUDIO OUT cinch sockets (audio signals).
This connection (progressive scan) can also be used for projectors.
Connect the HDD DVD recorder directly to the television. If you connect a video recorder in between, the HDD DVD recorder’s copy
protection may impair the picture quality.
Connecting a television using a EURO-AV (SCART)
cable
1 Plug the EURO-AV cable supplied into the »EURO AV1
➞
TV« socket on the HDD DVD recorder and into the correspond-
ing socket on the television.
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Connecting a televisionusing cinch cables
1 Plug the cinch cable supplied into the »VIDEO OUT« socket
on the HDD DVD recorder and the corresponding socket
(VIDEO IN) on the television.
2 Plug standard cinch cables into the »L AUDIO OUT R« sockets
on the HDD DVD recorder and the corresponding sockets
(AUDIO IN) on the television.
Connecting a television using a Y/C (S-VIDEO)
cable and cinch cables
1 Plug the standard S-Video cable into the »S-VIDEO OUT«
socket on the HDD DVD recorder and the corresponding socket
(S-VIDEO IN) on the television.
2 Plug standard cinch cables into the »L AUDIO OUT R« sockets
on the HDD DVD recorder and the corresponding sockets
(AUDIO IN) on the television.
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U
U
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
OUT TV
ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
OUT TV
S-VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
Y
L
AUDIO OUT
Pb
L
R
Cb
Pr
Cr
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Y
L
AUDIO OUT
Pb
R
Cb
Pr
Cr
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
EURO AV 1 TV
R
EURO AV 2 DECODER
L
R
E
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
INPUT
R
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
OUT TV
ANTENNA
VIDEO IN
Y
L
AUDIO OUT
Pb
Cb
Pr
Cr
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
EURO AV 1 TV
R
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
EURO AV 2 DECODER
L
AUDIO
S–VHS
INPUT
R
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
Pb
Cb
Pr
OUT TV
S-VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
Y
L
AUDIO OUT
L
R
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
R
Cr
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
E
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Connecting a television using cinch cables (progressive scan)
Caution:
This connection transmits video signals at a high frequency
range. Before you first switch on the device, please check
whether your television or projector is suitable for this use.
GRUNDIG accepts no liability for damage resulting from
negligent use.
Notes:
The video output must be set to »YUV« under »SETUP« –
>
»PREFERENCES« –>»Video Output«.
You can use the »I/P« button to select whether the video signal
is provided in progressive mode or interlace mode.
Depending on the model of television or projector, you have to
activate the relevant input sockets on the device.
1 Plug a standard cinch cable in the »Y«, »Pb/Cb« and
»Pr/Cr« sockets of the HDD DVD recorders and in the corresponding socket (e.g. VIDEO IN or COMPONENT Y P
B/CB
PR/CR) on the television or projector.
2 Plug standard cinch cables into the »L AUDIO OUT R« sockets
on the HDD DVD recorder and in the corresponding sockets
(AUDIO IN) on the television or projector.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____
V
RL
AUDIO
INPUT
PBCBPRC
Y
R
D
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
OUT TV
ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
Y
Pb
Cb
Pr
Cr
OUT TV
ANTENNA
S-VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
Y
L
AUDIO OUT
Pb
Cb
Pr
Cr
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
AUDIO OUT
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
EURO AV 1 TV
R
EURO AV 2 DECODER
L
EURO A
R
EURO AV
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Connecting an audio system with analogue
two-channel stereo sound
As an alternative to using the television’s speakers, the sound can
also be played back through an audio system. This can improve the
sound quality.
1 Plug a standard cinch cable into the »L AUDIO OUT R« socket
on the HDD DVD recorder and the corresponding sockets on
the audio system.
Caution:
Do not connect the »L AUDIO OUT R« sockets on the HDD
DVD recorder to the PHONO (record player) input socket on
the audio system.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____
R
O
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
OUT TV
ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
OUT TV
S-VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
Y
L
AUDIO OUT
Pb
Cb
Pr
Cr
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
EURO AV 1 TV
R
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
EURO AV 2 DECODER
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO OUT
R
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
L
EU
R
EUR
Y
Pb
Cb
Pr
Cr
RL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
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Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or
digital two-channel audio system
A multi-channel audio/video amplifier (Dolby* digital decoder or
DTS** – Digital Theatre System) decodes the digital multi-channel
sound of the DVD to provide optimum sound quality.
1 Plug the cinch cable supplied into the cinch socket »DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT« (coaxial) on the HDD DVD recorder and into
the corresponding socket on the digital multi-channel amplifier;
or
plug a standard optical cable into the »DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT« socket (optical) on the HDD DVD recorder and the corre-
sponding socket on the digital multi-channel amplifier.
Note:
Even if you are using a digital connection, you should still make
an analogue audio connection (see page 22) because depending on the disc type, the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT« socket may
not be able to transfer the signal.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____
* Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. “Dolby”, “Dolby Pro Logic”, “Dolby Digital” and the double-D
symbol “
ij ” are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor-
poration. Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
** DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theatre Systems,
Inc. All rights reserved.
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
OUT TV
ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
OUT TV
S-VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
VIDEO IN
Y
L
AUDIO OUT
Pb
L
R
Cb
Pr
Cr
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Y
Pb
Cb
Pr
Cr
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
EURO AV 1 TV
R
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
EURO AV 2 DECODER
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
INPUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
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Connecting the power cord
1 Plug the mains cable supplied into the »110-240V~« socket
on the back of the HDD DVD recorder.
2 Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
Caution:
The only way to disconnect the HDD DVD recorder from the
mains is to pull out the plug.
Note:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is
switched on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the external devices and the antenna.
Inserting batteries in the remote control
1 To open the battery compartment, press the catch and remove
the lid.
2 When inserting the batteries (Mignon type, e.g. R06 or AA,
2 x1.5 V), observe the polarity marked on the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Note:
If the HDD DVD recorder no longer reacts properly to remote
control commands, the batteries may be flat. Always remove
used batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from leaking batteries.
Environmental note:
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metal, should
not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of
used batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Find
out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _____
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INITIAL SETUP___________________________
Switching on the HDD DVD recorder
1 Switch the HDD DVD recorder to standby mode by pressing
»Ǽ« on the device and press » Ǽ« on the remote control to
switch on from standby.
– Display: »HELLO« flashes.
Initial setup
When you first switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the »Initial setup«
menu always appears.
This guides you step by step through each setting.
Selecting the screen menu language
This is how to set the language of the HDD DVD recorder’s
screen menus.
1 Select your language using »A« or »S« and press »OK« to
confirm.
2 Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.
Selecting the country (location)
This setting determines the sort order of the TV stations.
1 Press »S« or »A« to select the country and press »OK« to
confirm.
2 Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.
Tuning television stations
The HDD DVD recorder has its own receiver unit. It can receive and
record from television stations independently of the television. This
means the TV channels have to be tuned on the HDD DVD recorder.
During this setting, the clock is automatically updated. However, this
is only possible if you find a television station with teletext and valid
time information.
1 Select »SCAN« with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to start
the search.
– The HDD DVD recorder searches all channels for television
stations, then sorts and saves them. The automatic search may
take several minutes.
2 Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.
Setting the time and date
1 If the time and date are correct, select »NEXT« »OK« to con-
firm.
Initial setup
PREV
Select country.
Germany
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
U.K.
NEXT
S
S
A
Initial setup
PREV
This step will scan for TV signals.
Please check that antenna or
cable has been connected
correctly.
NEXT
SCAN
Initial setup
CANCEL
Select OSD language.
English
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
NEXT
S
S
A
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Entering a new time and date
1 Select the date line with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to
activate it.
2 Enter the date as six digits using »1…0« and press »OK« to
confirm the setting.
3 Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.
4 Select the time line with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to
activate it.
5 Enter the time as six digits using »1…0« and press »OK« to
confirm the setting.
6 Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.
Ending initial setup
1 Select »FINISHED« by pressing »OK«.
– Initial setup is complete.
YesDVD information
1 Information about the YesDVD function appears. Press »OK« to
switch off the display.
Sorting television stations
You can sort the TV stations in any order you like.
1 Press »SET UP« to open the setup menu.
2 Select »SETUP-MENÜ – RECODING« ( ) with »
S
« or
»A« and press »OK« to confirm.
3 Select »Program Table« with »S« or »A« and press »OK«
to confirm.
4 Press »OK« to confirm the message.
– The »Sort« menu appears.
5 Press »S« or »A« to select the station to move and mark it
with »s«.
6 Select a new preset with »S« or »A« and then press »OK«
to confirm.
7 Press »a« to move to »OK« and press »OK« to confirm the
setting.
Note:
To sort the other television channels, repeat steps 3 to 7.
8 Press »SET UP« to complete the setting.
Initial setup
PREV
Set system date (dd/mm/yy).
01.02.06
NEXT
Initial setup
PREV
Initial setup finished.
FINISHED
SETUP MENU – RECORDING
a
OK
SP (25min/G)
SCAN
EDIT
SORT
5 min.
Germany
Timer Setting Menu
Auto Chapter Marker
Record Quality
Scan Channels
Modify Channel
Program Table
Country Selection
Sort
s
OK
P001 ARD
P002 ZDF
P003 BR3
P004 RTL
P005 SAT1
P006 KABEL
P007 PRO7
P008 RTL2
CANCEL
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INITIAL SETUP___________________________
Setting the TV norm
The colour norm of the HDD DVD recorder’s screen menus has to be
adapted to the format of your television.
Select »PAL« for televisions with the PAL standard, or »NTSC« for
those with the NTSC standard.
»PAL« is the default setting.
1 Press »SET UP« to open the setup menu.
2 Select »SETUP-MENU – VIDEO« ( ) with »
S
« or »A«
and press »OK« to confirm.
3 Select »Default TV system« using »
S
« or »A« and press
»OK« to activate it.
4 Select the setting (»NTSC« or »PAL«) with »S« or »A« and
press »OK« to confirm.
5 Press »SET UP« to finish the setting.
Selecting the screen format of your television set
This setting depends on your television, and on the information on
the DVD.
If you have a 4:3 format television, the following settings are available:
»4:3 P&S« for wide-screen playback, with the left and right edges
of the picture cropped (depending on the DVD used).
or
»4:3 LB« for wide-screen playback with black bars on the top
and bottom edges of the screen.
If you have a 16:9 format television, select the »16:9« setting.
»4:3 LB« is the default setting.
1 Press »SET UP« to open the setup menu.
2 Select »SETUP-MENU – VIDEO« ( ) with »
S
« or »A«
and press »OK« to confirm.
3 Select »TV aspect ratio« with »S« or »A« and press »OK«
to activate it.
4 Select the picture format (»4:3 LB«, »4:3 P&S« or »16:9 WS«)
with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to confirm.
5 Press »SET UP« to finish the setting.
SETUP MENU – VIDEO
a
PAL
Interlaced
OK
Set
4 : 3 LB
Default TV system
TV aspect ratio
Progressive/Interlace
DivX(R) Video On Demant
YesDVD
SETUP MENU – VIDEO
a
PAL
Interlaced
OK
Set
4 : 3 LB
Default TV system
TV aspect ratio
Progressive/Interlace
DivX(R) Video On Demant
YesDVD
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Time shift – watching a current television
programme with a delay
When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the current programme that you can see on the television screen is recorded in the
time shift memory.
If a digital receiver is connected to the HDD DVD recorder, select
SETUP MENU –> PREFERENCES –> Default Source –>EURO-AV 2.
The signal of the digital receiver is then recorded in the time shift
memory.
The time shift memory has space for up to 3 hours of recordings,
which means that after 3 hours of recording, the HDD DVD recorder
continues recording but the start of the recording is lost.
The data in the time shift memory can be partially or completely
copied into the HDD archive at any time.
The time shift menu
When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the time shift menu is
displayed briefly.
The time shift menu can be hidden and displayed again with
»DISPL« or »OK«.
Press »DISPL« twice to hide the dialog line and buttons.
1 Start of time shift recording (earliest possible playing position).
2 Visual display of the time shift memory.
3 Current playing position.
4 »LIVE« indicates that you are watching the programme without a
time shift.
If you rewind the programme, the display shows the playing
position of the current scene.
5 Current time.
6 Animated symbol for recording in the time shift memory.
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7 Dialog line with buttons and their functions.
»A« or »S« select the television station or the AV
channel to be recorded in the time shift memory.
»a« or »s« select scenes from the time shift
recording.
»a« 10 seconds backwards.
»s« 10 seconds forwards.
Operating mode display.
Switches to disc playback; the time shift
recording is continued in the background.
The programme is being recorded in the HDD
archive.
Switches to the HDD archive; the recording in the
time shift memory is continued.
Switches to disc recording mode; the time shift
recording is ended.
The programme can then be recorded on disc.
Switches the time shift menu off.
TIME SHIFT FUNCTIONS_________________
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Watching programmes with a time shift
1 When you switch on the HDD DVD recorder, the current pro-
gramme that you can see on the television screen is recorded in
the time shift memory.
– The time shift menu is displayed briefly.
Note:
You can view the time shift menu with »DISPL« or »OK«.
Pausing a live programme
You can pause the programme you are watching. This is a useful
function, for example, if the telephone rings while you are watching
a film and you don’t want to miss anything.
A freeze-frame display of the last scene appears on the screen and
the programme is recorded in the time shift memory.
1 Press »
!
« to pause the current programme.
– The »LIVE« display disappears.
2 Press »
8« to continue the programme.
– Instead of »LIVE« the relative playing position is shown. The
time display in the right of the time shift menu shows the current time.
Note:
Switch back to live recording by pressing »
6« or » ,«
repeatedly.
If you catch up with the scene currently being broadcast, »LIVE«
appears again in the display.
Note for operation with a digital receiver:
If the television programme is coming from a digital receiver
(connected to the EURO AV2 socket) and you want to make the
setting using the menu of the digital receiver, »LIVE« must be
shown in the time shift menu. If not, then the settings in the
menu of the digital receiver are displayed with a time shift.
Repeating the last scene of the programme
1 By pressing »8« you can repeat the last seven seconds of the
programme.
– Playback then continues with a time shift.
2 Switch back to live recording by pressing »
6«.
TIME SHIFT FUNCTIONS_________________
Select
and
Choose
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DVD Target
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