Grundig GDR 5500 Manual

DVD-RECORDER

GDR 5500

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CONTENTS ____________________________________________

5-6	GDR 5500 DVD Recorder
5	Special features of your DVD recorder

5Disc formats

6Packing contents

7Set-up and safety

8-13 Overview

8The front of the DVD recorder

9Displays on the DVD recorder

10-11	The back of the DVD recorder
12-13	The remote control

14-20	Connection and preparation
14	Connecting a rooftop antenna or cable feed
15-18	Connecting a television or flat screen

18Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound

19Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or digital two channel audio system

20Connecting the mains cable

20 Inserting batteries in the remote control

21-24	Initial setup
21	Switching on the DVD recorder
21-22	Initial setup
23	Setting the TV system (video output format)

23Selecting the screen format of your television set

24Menus and menu directions

25Before playback

25	Preparation
25	Inserting a disc
25	Removing discs

26-35 Playback

26DVD playback

27DVD+RW/+R/–RW/–R playback

28S-VCD/VCD playback

29-32

Playback audio/video files

33Picture data CD playback

34KODAK picture CD playback

35Audio CD playback

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36-39	Playback convenience functions
36	Selecting titles and chapters
36	Selecting functions in the playback menu

36Pausing and resuming playback

37Frame search

37	Slow motion
37	Frame-by-frame playback
37	Selecting camera angles for scenes

37Enlarging and moving the screen section (zoom)

38Switching the dubbed language or the audio format

38	Selecting and displaying subtitles

38Creating and playing a playlist

39Repeating a chapter, a title or a disc

39 Repeating a selected section (A-B Repeat)

40-41	Recording
40	Recording options
40	Suitable discs for recording
40	Unsuitable discs

40Initialising discs

41Recording quality and time

42-43	One touch recording
42	Preparing for recording
42	Manually recording television programmmes from the antenna or the cable
	feed
43	Manually recording television programmes from the satellite receiver
43	Finalising a disc (DVD+R/–R and DVD-RW)
43	Error messages

44-47	Delayed recording
44-45	Programming recording by entering the data for the television programme

46Messages during or after programming a recording

47Checking, modifying or deleting recording information

48-56	Managing recording data
48-50	Edit title

50Editing the names of recordings

51Deleting titles (recordings) from the disc

51-52

Overwrite title

52Overwrite disc

53Entering the name of the disc

54Deleting the content of the disc (DVD+RW/–RW)

54Record title

55Finalising title editing

55Lock disc

56Finalising a disc (DVD+R/–R or DVD-RW only)

56	Deleting the content of the disc (DVD+RW/–RW)

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	CONTENTS ____________________________________________
57-58	Copying
57	Connection and preparation
58	Recording from external devices
59-60	Using a decoder
59	Connection and preparation
60	Recording pay TV programmes
61-62	USB operation
61	Connection and preparation

61Playback of content from external data devices

62Archiving contents from external data devices on the DVD recorder

63Child lock

63	Authorising the contents of a DVD

63Changing the access code (password)

64Audio settings

64	Selecting the digital output
64	Switching the dynamic range (volume range) on/off

65-67 Personal settings

65Language settings

66Switching the screen saver on/off

66Setting the signal type for the video output socket

67Recording settings

68-71	Special settings
68	Tuning television channels automatically
68-69	Assigning channel positions manually

69Sorting television stations

70Setting the time and date

70Switching the DVD recorder to another Grundig remote control

71DivX©Video registration

71 Resetting the DVD recorder to its original condition

72-74	Information
72	Technical data

72General instructions on laser devices

73Troubleshooting

74Environmental note

74	Cleaning discs

74Software information

75Additional information for units sold in the UK.

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GDR 5500 DVD RECORDER ______________

Special features of your DVD recorder

Your DVD recorder provides you with perfect digital video recording and playback in studio quality.

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 DVD recorder is suitable for DVDs with regional code 2.

In addition to DVDs it can play DivX©Video CDs, MP3 CDs, video CDs, S Video CDs, JPEG encoded (photo) CDs, KODAK picture CDs, WMA CDs and audio CDs.

MP3, WMA and JPEG data can be played on both CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Disc formats

DVD+RWs/–RWs and DVD+Rs/–Rs are suitable for recording and playback.

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 DVD recorder.

You must finalise your own recordings on DVD+Rs/–Rs so that you can play them 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 (CDDA) meet the specification and bear the corresponding logo. Copy-protected CDs do not meet this specification and do not bear the corresponding logo. These CDs can cause playback errors.

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GDR 5500 DVD RECORDER ______________

Packing contents

1GDR 5500 DVD Recorder

2Remote control

32 Batteries, 1.5 V, Micro type

4EURO-AV cable

5Mains cable

6DVD+RW

7Antenna cable

8Digital cable (audio)

9Cinch cable (audio and video)

10Operating manual

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DISPL					4
	1	2	3
	4	5	6	I/P
	7	8	9	DV
		AV
A-B	CL	0	RND	PROG
MENU				TOP	5
				MENU
SELECT		SET UP		3
	SV
		Q-SET	SOURCE

Tele Pilot 88 D

9

7

8

6

DVD-RECORDER

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USER MANUAL

1

PROG. SOURCE

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SET-UP AND SAFETY___________________________

			Please note the following information when setting up your DVD recorder:
C	°C	2h	This DVD recorder is designed to record and play back video and audio
			signals.
			Any other use is expressly prohibited.
			If the 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 insert a disc.
		alkan	The 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 DVD recorder on a hard, level surface. Do not place any objects
			such as newspapers on the DVD recorder, or any cloth or similar items
			underneath it.
			Do not place the DVD recorder directly on top of an AV receiver or a sub-
			woofer. The laser optics are sensitive to temperature and shocks.
			Do not place the DVD recorder close to heating units or in direct sunlight, as
			this will impair cooling.
			Do not insert foreign objects in the disc compartment of the DVD recorder.
			Never open the DVD recorder casing under any circumstances. No warran-
			ty claims are accepted for damage resulting from improper handling.
			Do not place any vessels filled with liquid, such as vases, on the DVD
			recorder, as they may spill liquid, thus presenting a safety risk.
			Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the 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 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 closed to prevent dust from collecting on
			the laser optics.
			This DVD recorder successfully combines technology and environmental
			friendliness in its overall design. Only environmentally-friendly, high-quality
			materials have been used. The batteries included contain no mercury or
			cadmium.
			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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OVERVIEW____________________________________________

The front of the DVD recorder

IN					DV IN	PROG.	SOURCE
	VIDEO IN	L	AUDIO	R
					A	B

Switches the DVD recorder out of and back into stand-by mode.

In stand-by mode, the current time and the day of the week appear on the display.

(IN

VIDEO IN

L AUDIO IN R

i DV IN

USB interface for connecting an external data carrier (under the cover panel).

Video/audio input sockets for connecting a camcorder (under the cover panel).

Video/audio input socket (Fire Wire IEEE 1394) for connecting a digital camcorder (under the cover panel).

A	Compartment for disc media.

BDisplay.

Opens and closes the disc compartment.

8Starts playback.

Confirms the options selected in the menus.

7Interrupts playback and recording; pressing twice switches to stop position; activates the selected menu.

56	Select the previous/next chapter or section during playb-
	ack (press briefly).
	Move the cursor in the menus to the left or right.
	pressing »6« longer calls up the main menu;
	move the cursor right/left in the menus;
	»5« quits the menu.
– PROG +	Select TV channels – »–« up, »+« down;
	move the cursor up and down in the menus.
SOURCE	Selects input sources.

●Starts the recording and enters the switch-off time (in 30 minute steps).

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Displays on the DVD recorder

REPEAT ALL A–B CHANNEL dts =DIGITAL REC ANGLE			PROGRAM
MP3 P N			RANDOM
SVCD !	1888:88:88		SuMoTuWe
DVD PBC		L/R	Th Fr Sa

REPEAT	ALL	Repeat functions activated
REPEAT	A-B
MP3		MP3 CD inserted
P N		PAL or NTSC standard is selected
SVCD		S-Video CD, video CD or audio CD inserted
		Playback
!		Pause/freeze-frame
DVD		DVD inserted
PBC		PBC function (playback control) for S-Video CD or
		video CD is activated
CHANNEL		Selected channel
dts		Information on the type of audio signal
=
DIGITAL
REC		Recording
REC		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

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OVERVIEW____________________________________________

The back of the DVD recorder

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
IN	Y	L
		AUDIO OUT
	Pb	R	L
	Cb

Pr	R
Cr

	OUT	TV		S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		S-VIDEO IN
	ANTENNA			VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT		VIDEO IN		AUDIO IN

EURO AV 1 TV

EURO AV 2 DECODER

ANTENNA
ANTENNA IN	Antenna input socket
	(for the rooftop antenna).
OUT 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 socket for connecting a tele-
	vision, 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 socket (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 a
	SVHS-video recorder or AV receiver with
	a 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 TV	Euro/AV socket (input/output),
	for the television.
EURO AV2 DECODER	Euro/AV (Scart) socket (input/output)
	for an external device.
AC 110 -240V~	Power cord socket.
50/60 Hz 35W 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 DVD recorder.

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OVERVIEW____________________________________________

The remote control

Switches the DVD recorder out of and back into stand-by mode.

In stand-by mode, the current time and day of the week appear in the display.

DISPL
1	2	3
4	5	6	I/P
7	8	9	DV
	AV
CL	0	RND	PROG
A-B

MENU		TOP
		MENU
SELECT	SET UP
	SV
	Q-SET	SOURCE

Tele Pilot 88 D

DISPL Selects the info menu.

yFor selecting and displaying subtitles* on the DVD during playback.

dSwitches 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	Number buttons for entering various data.
	»0« Selects 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 position.
	Adds chapters or sections to the favorites list, deletes
	titles from the favourites list
RND	Selects the RANDOM PLAY* function.
PROG	Selects the favourites list*.
DV	Selects the DIGITAL CAMERA input source.
I/P	When stopped: Switches the picture signal between
	“Progressive mode” and “Interlace mode”. In the
	“Scart output” menu, the video output must be set to
	“YUV”.

nSelects various camera angles* for certain scenes or passages on the DVD during playback.

%Switches to forwards slow motion* at various speeds during playback.

!Freeze frame for DVDs, DivX©Video-CDs and video CDs.

Pause for WMA CDs, audio CDs and MP3 CDs. Moves the picture forward frame by frame.

12	* Depends on the disc in use.

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DISPL
1	2	3
4	5	6	I/P
7	8	9	DV
	AV
CL	0	RND	PROG
A-B

MENU		TOP
		MENU
SELECT	SET UP
	SV
	Q-SET	SOURCE

Tele Pilot 88 D

7Interrupts and resumes playback;

pressing twice switches to the stop position.

Hold down to open or close the disc compartment.

8Closes the disc compartment. Starts playback.

5 6 Select the previous/next chapter or section during playback.

m, Switch to forwards/reverse picture search at various speeds during playback.

i	Calls up the main menu for the DVD recorder.
ASas	Selects various functions in the menus;
	select TV channels, »S« up, »A« down.
OK	Pressing once displays various information on the
	television screen during playback (e.g. title-/chapter
	number);
	pressing twice displays the playback menu.
	Confirms the options selected in the menus.
x	Switches up one menu level.
MENU .	Opens the disc menu* of a DVD during playback.
TOP	Calls up the title menu* of the DVD during playback.
MENU .
SELECT	Switches between external USB source and disc or
	TV mode.
SETUP	Opens and closes the set-up menu of the DVD
– +	recorder.
	Adjust the volume.
(red)	Deletes files.
(green)	Selects the »Timer list« menu.
(yellow)	Calls up the file browser or the favourites list.
(blue)	Opens and closes the »Edit mode« menu.

●Starts the recording and enters the switch-off time (in 30 minute steps).

Q-SET Selects the recording quality.

SOURCE Selects input sources.

dSwitches the DVD recorder to and from mute during playback.

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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__

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.

Connecting a rooftop antenna or cable feed

TV R

ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
	IN	Y	L
			AUDIO OUT
			R	L
				R
OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

EURO AV 1	TV	AV1	AV2
EURO AV 2	DECODER

ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
	IN	Y	L
			AUDIO OUT
		Pb	R	L
		Cb
		Pr		R
		Cr
OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

	1	Plug the cable of the rooftop antenna or cable feed into the
		antenna socket »ANTENNA IN« on the DVD recorder.
EU	2	Plug the antenna cable supplied into the »OUT TV« socket
		on the DVD recorder and the antenna socket on the television
		set or flat screen.

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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__

Connecting a television or flat screen

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 cable. Here you have the option of setting the output formats Interlace or Progressive Scan (see page 66).

–Connection via the cinch sockets Y, Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr (video signals) and the AUDIO OUT cinch sockets (audio signals). This connection (Progressive Scan) can also be used for projectors.

–The standard connection for many devices, and one which provides good quality, is via the S-VIDEO OUT socket and the AUDIO OUT cinch sockets.

–The simplest option which stills offers sufficient quality is to connect the VIDEO OUT socket and AUDIO OUT sockets using cinch cables.

Connect the DVD recorder directly to the television or flat screen. If you connect a video recorder in between, the DVD’s copy protection may impair the picture quality.

Connect the television or flat screen – using a cinch cable (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, flat screen or projector is suitable for this use.

GRUNDIG accepts no liability for damage resulting from negligent usage.

Notes:

If you connect the DVD recorder using the »EURO AV1 , TV« sockets via an adapter, you must carry out the setting described in the “Selecting the video output socket” section on page 66.

Then 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, flat screen or projector, you have to activate the relevant input sockets on the device.

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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__

Connect the television or flat screen – using a cinch cable (Progressive Scan)

R L

AUDIO

INPUT

YD PB CB PR CR

ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
	IN	Y	L
			AUDIO OUT
			R		L
					R
OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN

EURO AV 1	TV
EURO AV 2	DECODER

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
IN	Y	L
		AUDIO OUT
	Pb	R	L	EURO AV
	Cb
	Pr		R
	Cr

OUT

TV

S-VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

EURO AV

1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »Y«, »Pb/Cb« and »Pr/Cr« sockets on the DVD recorder and the corresponding socket (e.g. VIDEO IN or COMPONENT Y PB/CB PR/CR) on the television, flat screen or projector.

2Plug standard cinch cables into the »L AUDIO OUT R« sockets on the DVD recorder and the corresponding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television, flat screen or projector.

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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__

Connecting a television or flat screen using a

EURO-AV (Scart) cable

ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
	IN	Y
			AUDIO OUT					AV1	AV2
						EURO AV 1	TV
OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN	EURO AV 2	DECODER

	VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO OUT
R			L	EURO AV 1	TV
			R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN		EURO AV 2	DECODER

1Plug a standard EURO-AV cable into the »EURO AV1 TV« socket of the DVD recorder and into the corresponding socket of the television or flat screen.

Connecting a television or flat screen using a Y/C (S-VIDEO) cable and cinch cables

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
IN	Y						L AUDIO
		AUDIO OUT						S–VHS
					EURO AV 1	TV	INPUT
							R
OUT TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN	EURO AV 2	DECODER

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
IN	Y	L
		AUDIO OUT
	Pb	R	L	EU
	Cb

Pr	R
Cr

OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN	EUR

1Plug a standard Y/C cable into the »S-VIDEO OUT« socket on the DVD recorder and the corresponding socket (S VIDEO IN) on the television or flat screen.

2Plug standard cinch cables into the »L AUDIO OUT R« sockets on the DVD recorder and the corresponding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television or flat screen.

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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__

Connecting a television or flat screen using cinch cables

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT						VIDEO
			VIDEO IN
IN	Y						L AUDIO
		AUDIO OUT
					EURO AV 1	TV	INPUT
							R
OUT TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN	EURO AV 2	DECODER

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
IN	Y	L
		AUDIO OUT
	Pb	R	L	E
	Cb

		Pr		R
		Cr
OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

EU

1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »VIDEO OUT« socket on the DVD recorder and the corresponding socket (VIDEO IN) on the television or flat screen.

2Plug standard cinch cables into the »L AUDIO OUT R« sockets on the DVD recorder and the corresponding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television or flat screen.

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.

							R	L
ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN				AUDIO
	IN	Y						OUTPUT
			AUDIO OUT
						EURO AV 1	TV
OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN	EURO AV 2	DECODER

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
IN	Y	L
		AUDIO OUT
	Pb	R	L	EU
	Cb
	Pr		R
	Cr

OUT

TV

S-VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

EUR

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1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »L AUDIO OUT R« socket on the DVD recorder and the corresponding sockets on the audio system.

Caution:

Do not connect the »L AUDIO OUT R« sockets on the DVD recorder to the PHONO (record player) input socket on the audio system.

CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__

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.

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT	VIDEO IN
IN		Y
		AUDIO OUT

OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN

EURO AV 1	TV
EURO AV 2	DECODER

OPTICAL	DIGITAL
DIGITAL	AUDIO
INPUT	INPUT

ANTENNA	VIDEO OUT		VIDEO IN
IN	Y	L
		AUDIO OUT
	Pb	R	L
	Cb
	Pr		R
	Cr

OUT	TV	S-VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	S-VIDEO IN
ANTENNA		VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN

1Plug the cinch cable supplied into the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT« socket on the DVD recorder and the corresponding socket on the digital multi-channel amplifier;

or

plug a standard optical cable into the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT« socket on the DVD recorder and the corresponding 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 18) because depending on the disc type, the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT« socket may not be able to transfer the signal.

*Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “Dolby Pro Logic”, “Dolby Digital” and the double-D symbol “ ” are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

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** DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theatre Systems, Inc. All rights	19
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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__

Connecting the mains cable

1 Plug the mains cable supplied into the »110-240 V~« socket on the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Plug the mains cable into the wall socket.

Caution:

The only way to disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains is to pull 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 (Micro 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 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 metals, may not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.

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INITIAL SETUP ______________________________________

Switching on the DVD recorder

1Switch the DVD recorder to stand-by mode by pressing » « on the device and press » « on the remote control to switch on from stand-by .

– Display: »HELLO« flashes.

Initial setup

							When you first switch on the DVD recorder, the »Initial Setup« menu
							always appears.
							This guides you step by step through each setting.
							Selecting the screen menu language
	Initial setup
			CANCEL				With this you set the language of the DVD recorder’s screen menu.
	Select OSD language.
			English	S			1 Select your language using »A« or »S« and press »OK« to
			English	A
			Français				confirm.
			Español
			Deutsch	S			2 Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.
			NEXT
							Selecting the country (location)
	Initial setup
			PREV				This setting determines the sort order of the TV stations.
	Select country
			U.K.	S			1 Press »S« or »A« to select the country and press »OK« to
			Sweden	A
			Switzerland				confirm.
			Turkey
			U. K.	S			2 Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.
			NEXT
							Tuning television stations

Initial setup

This step will scan for TV signals. Please check that antenna or cable has been connected correctly.

PREV

SCAN

NEXT

The 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 DVD recorder.

During this setting, the clock is automatically updated. However, this is only possible if channel position 1 is occupied by a station with teletext.

1Select »SCAN« with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to start the search.

–The DVD recorder searches all channels for television stations, then sorts and saves them. The automatic search may take several minutes.

2Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.

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Initial setup
Set system date (dd/mm/yy)	PREV
	01.07.05

NEXT

Initial setup

Initial setup finished.

PREV

FINISHED

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Setting the time and date

1If the time and date are correct, select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.

Entering a new time and date

1Select the date line with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to activate it.

2Enter the date as six digits using »1…0« and press »OK« to confirm the setting.

3Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.

4Select the time line with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to activate it.

5Enter the time as six digits using »1…0« and press »OK« to confirm the setting.

6Select »NEXT« by pressing »OK«.

Ending initial setup

1Select »FINISHED« by pressing »OK«.

– Initial setup is complete.

Notes:

Other settings such as sorting stations or adding new ones manually are described under “Special settings”, starting on page 68.

The section on the next page shows how to set the TV system or picture format of your television.

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Setting the TV system (video output format)

			The colour norm of the DVD recorder’s screen menus has to be
			adapted to the format of your television or flat screen.
			Select »NTSC« for televisions with the NTSC standard, or »PAL« for
			those with the PAL standard.
SYSTEM SETUP – GENERAL			1 Open the setup menu by pressing »SETUP«.
a	On		2	Select »	« with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to
Screen saver		S
Progressive/Interlace	Interlace	S		confirm.
SCART output	RGB	S	3 Select »Video output format« using »S« or »A« and press
Country	U. K.	S
Video ourput format	PAL	S		»OK« to activate it.
Restore factory settings	OK		4 Select the setting (»NTSC« or »PAL«) with »S« or »A« and
				press »OK« top confirm.

5 Press »SETUP« to finish the setting.

Selecting the screen format of your television set

SYSTEM SETUP – PLAYBACK
TV aspect ratio	16 : 9	S
Rating level	OFF
Digital audio output	RAW	S
sDynamic range compression	OFF	S

This setting depends on your television or flat screen, and on the information on the DVD.

If you have a 4:3 format television or flat screen, 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 or flat screen, select the »16:9« setting.

1Open the setup menu by pressing »SETUP«.

2Select » « with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to confirm.

3Select »TV aspect ratio« with »S« or »A« press »OK« to activate it.

4Select the picture format (»4:3 P&S«, »4:3 LB« or »16:9«) with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to confirm.

5Press »SETUP« to finish the setting.

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