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DVD-RECORDER
GDR 5530 HDD
ENGLISH
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions..................1
Warnings, Cautions and Others................2
Using the Manual
• Icons Used in Manual............................4
• Getting Help.........................................4
Features
• Recording............................................5
• Timer Recording....................................5
• Easy Guider.........................................5
• AllWrite™ Technology.............................5
• High Storage Capacity...........................6
• MPEG-4 Videos....................................6
• DivX® VOD Support................................6
DVD Recording:
The Essentials
Getting Started
Setting up the DVD Recorder....................8
• Knowing Your DVD Recorder.................9
• Connecting up Your DVD Recorder........12
Easier Application & Access
Contents Menu .....................................27
• Introducing Contents Menu.................28
• Using Contents Menu.........................29
On-Screen Input Keypad.....................30
• Introducing On-Screen Input Keypad....31
• Using On-Screen Input Keypad.............31
Easy Guider .........................................32
• Introducing Easy Guider.....................33
• Using Easy Guider: Play.....................33
• Using Easy Guider: Record................35
• Using Easy Guider: Timer Record........36
• Using Easy Guider: Copy...................38
• Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools............41
Recording
• Recording from TV..............................46
• Recording from VCR/V8 Camcorder.......47
• Recording from DV (Digital Camcorder)...48
• One-Touch Recording.........................49
• Adding New Recording Session(s).........49
• Playing Last Recorded Title...................49
• Using Chapter Mark.............................50
System Setup .......................................15
• Setting Language.............................16
• Setting System Date.........................16
• Setting System Time.........................17
• Setting Video Output.........................17
• Setting Audio Output.........................18
• Setting Aspect Ratio.........................19
• Setting TV Channels..........................19
Advanced System Setup......................21
• Using Channel Editor........................... 21
• Setting the ShowView® System.............26
Timer Recording
• Introducing Timer Record Menu.............52
• Setting Timer Program(Date/Time Mode).53
• Setting Timer Program(ShowView® Mode).55
Time Shift
• Pausing Live TV Broadcast...................58
• Record and Play..................................58
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Playback
• Introducing Navigation Menu...............60
• Playing DVD-Video Disc.....................64
• Playing VCD/SVCD Disc.....................65
• Playing Audio CD.............................65
• Playing Video File............................65
• Playing Music File............................66
• Playing Picture File...........................67
• Playing Picture with Music..................67
Digital Video Support
MPEG-4.....................................68
• Supporting Formats..........................69
• Playing MEPG-4 Files.......................69
Navigation Menu...................................70
• Subtitle..............................................70
DivX® VOD............................................71
• Step 1: Applying for a User Account.........71
• Step 2: Registering Your DVD Recorder....71
• Step 3: Selecting Video Files.................72
• Step 4: Playing Video Files...................72
Glossary
Editing
• Introducing Edit Menu........................74
• Editing Titles......................................75
• Editing Chapters.................................78
Copying
• One-Touch Copying...........................82
• Copying through Easy Guider..............83
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Quick Reference
• Guide to Complete System Setup Menu...90
• Guide to Using the Discs.....................93
• Guide to Media Files Supported.............95
• Guide to Recording Options.................96
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Important Safety Instructions
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read the instruc-
tions carefully before using this product.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain the
instructions for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS - Observe warnings listed
in the manual.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow the
instructions when using this product.
5. CLEAN - Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
6. VENTILATION - Do not block any ventilation
openings of this product
7. MOISTURE - Do not use this product near
water, and be sure to prevent this product from
being exposed to any dripping or splashing.
8. HEAT - Do not install this product near any
heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other devices (including amplifi er)
which produce heat.
9. POLARIZATION - Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. POWER CORD - Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the product.
11. ACCESSORIES/ATTACHMENTS - Use
only accessories/attachments specifi ed by the
manufacturer.
13. CART - Use only cart, stand, tripod bracket
or table specifi ed by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. When a cart is used, operate
carefully to prevent the objects from tip-over.
14. SERVICING - Contact qualifi ed personnel
when servicing is needed. Servicing is required
when this product has been damaged in any way,
for example, when the power cord or plug is
damaged; liquid has been spilled on the product;
objects have fallen into the product; the product
has been exposed to rain or moisture; the
product does not work normally; or the product
has been dropped.
15. BATTERY - To prevent battery leakage which
may result in bodily injury, property damage or
damage to the unit, please follow the instruc-
tions listed below when using the product’s
remote control.
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - signs
matching the marks indicated.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon
and alkaline, etc.)
• Remove batteries when the remote is not used
for a long time.
16. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE - This product has
been made from high-quality parts and materials
which can be re-used and recycled.
Therefore, do not throw the product away with
normal household waste at the end of its life.
Take it to a collection point for recycling electri-
cal and electronic devices. This is indicated by
this symbol on the product, in the operating
manual and on the packaging.
Please fi nd out about collection points operated
by your local authority.
Help protect the environment by recycling used
products.
Important Safety Instructions
12. USAGE - Unplug this product during lightning
storms or when it is not used for long periods of
time.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT. THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting fl ash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous
voltage’ within the product enclosure
that may be of suffi cient magnitude
constitute a risk of electric shock to
humans.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
PRODUCTS WITH 525P/625P PROGRESSIVE SCAN
OUTPUTS NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
“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 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH
THIS MODEL 525P AND 625P DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”
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.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF
CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPA-
RATUS TO MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED AWAY FROM THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION! –
Disconnect the main plug to shut the power off completely.
The POWER button in any position does not disconnect
the main line. Power can be controlled from the remote.
POWER button
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no
user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
CAUTION!
• CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or
a CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or
dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player lens.
• Unfi nalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all
time information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.
• Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3
and JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted material may
infringe copyright laws.
Legal Notices Regarding
Macrovision Property Rights
“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,516,132.”
“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.”
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
‘Dolby’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
This symbol indicates that used
electrical and electronic equipment
requires special handling when
the unit is to be discarded. Please
send the unwanted unit to a waste
collection/recycling center near you
to help protect our environment.
Warnings, Cautions and Others
DivX, DivX Certifi ed, and associated
logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under
license.
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Using the Manual
Icons Used in Manual
The following icons are used in the manual for
special notice and additional information.
Icon Text Defi nition
Before you start...
Note
Reference
About
Used to indicate the
checklist section
Used to indicate
exceptions and
additional notices
Used to indicate
related sections/chapters
Used to explain
particular terms in
text
Getting Help
Using the Manual
Please see the ‘Quick Reference’ section at the
1.
end of this manual, if you need the complete
listings of system setup menu and the supporting disc types of this DVD recorder.
Please see the ‘Specifi cations’ section, if you
2.
need a fast overview of this DVD recorder.
Please see the ‘Troubleshooting’ section, if
3.
you encounter problems when using this DVD
recorder. Solutions listed in this section might
help fi x your problems instantly.
Why This
Happened
Important
What You Need
to Do
Used to offer
explanation/solution
to specifi c conditions.
Used to remind users
before applying a
particular function
Used to present a
process overview
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Features
Recording
This DVD recorder offers a fast and easy way for
you to record your desired TV programs.
One-Touch Recording
This DVD recorder features an easy instant recording capability. Start recording whenever you want
by pressing =RECORD on your remote control.
Pressing the button repeatedly will also give you a
choice of different recording length, further saving
you the trouble to enter specifi c time.
One-Touch Recording (p.49)
Flexible Recording Choices
This DVD recorder supports various recording
modes, each of which offers different recording
length and image quality. You can choose one of
these options depending on your discs and recording purpose.
Media Mode Rec. Time
4.7 GB
Recordable
& Rewritable
DVD
HQ (High Quality) 1 hour
SP (Standard Play) 2 hours
LP (Long Play) 3 hours
EP (Extended Play) 4 hours
Timer Recording
There is no need to worry about missing your
favorite TV programs. With the timer recording
function offered by this DVD recorder, you can
easily input up to 32 settings in the Timer Program
list to record your desired programs. To each setting, you can assign particular recording mode and
recording frequency (Once/Daily/Weekly) which
best suit your need.
Using Easy Guider: Timer Record (p.36)
Timer Recording (p.51)
Easy Guider
This DVD recorder comes with an integrated ‘Easy
Guider’ program, which is an on-screen interface
specially designed to help you complete desired
tasks step by step.
Easy Guider (p.32)
AllWrite™ Technology
Features
SLP (Super Long
Play)
Just Fit* Depending on the
* For ‘Timer Recording’ only
Using Easy Guider: Record (p.35)
Recording (p.45)
6 hours
storage capacity
available on disc
Built with the AllWrite
recorder is able to write on almost all types of
recordable and rewritable discs (CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW), giving users greater
recording fl exibility.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.93)
™
technology, this DVD
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High Storage Capacity
With an integrated hard drive, this DVD recorder
offers you capacity and fl exibility for performing
a number of functions, such as recording, copying
and timer recording. Make use of this built-in
device to record your favorite shows; convert your
home videos to discs; or create a copy of your
digital photo albums.
MPEG-4 Videos
Now you can play MPEG-4 videos on this DVD
recorder and enjoy a better viewing experience
with your TV!
Digital Video Support (p.68)
DivX® VOD Support
This DVD recorder supports the DivX® VOD
(video-on-demand) service, a feature designed to
protect the copyrights of digital videos. You can
now easily watch videos downloaded from the
online rental shops with your TV!
DivX® VOD (p.71)
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DVD Recording: The Essentials
DVD recorders not only offer the basic recording and playback functions as the traditional VCRs (video casette
recorders) do, but also make convenient content-sharing possible. Now you could play a fi nalized disc on other
compatible DVD players as well as on PCs. The following sections introduce the basics of DVD recording,
which may help you make the most of your recorder.
► What to Choose
Unlike the traditional VCR, DVD recorder comes with a wider variety of recordable media to choose
from. Depending on different technologies employed, recordable DVD discs are divided into two major
categories: the ‘minus (-)’ and ‘plus (+)’ formats. Within these two groups, discs are further classifi ed by
their ‘rewritability’. Recordable (+R or -R) discs can be used for recording only once, which means that
you will not be able to write anything into a section already used. Rewritable (+RW or -RW) discs, on the
other hand, allow users to erase recordings and then to add new ones to the same section repeatedly.
Format Rewritability Disc Type
Recordable (Write-Once)
Minus (-)
Rewritable
Recordable (Write-Once)
Plus (+)
Rewritable
* Before buying discs, please check what types of discs are supported by your DVD recorder.
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
► How to Record
DVD Recording: The Essentials
Using DVDs to record is similar to what you do with videotapes, except that you may need to prepare
your blank disc in a certain format. This formatting process varies depending on your recorder and the disc
you use. To record, insert a suitable disc to the recorder, and select a recording mode if necessary. When
preparation is done, press=RECORD on the unit or the remote control to start recording.
► How to Play
When the recording is fi nished, press 4PLAY to view the recorded programs or titles. A disc menu may
appear: use 5634 to select your desired program or title. If you would like to play the recordings on
other DVD players or PCs, you need to fi nalize the disc fi rst, unless you have used a DVD+RW disc.
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Getting
Setting up the
DVD Recorder
Started
his chapter introduces basic system
T
setups for the DVD recorder. Please
follow the steps listed below to complete
these requirements for further application.
Setting up the DVD Recorder...................8
• Knowing Your DVD Recorder................9
• Connecting up Your DVD Recorder.........12
The following sections introduce a step-by-step
process to set up this DVD recorder. When more
than one setup option are listed at a specifi c stage,
please refer to the option most suitable for your
setup condition.
Before you start...
Check whether all the accessories are included
1.
in your package box.
c Remote Control (1)
c Batteries (2)
c Audio/Video Cable (1)
c Power Cord (1)
(Not available in all models)
c Antenna Cable (1)
c SCART Cable (1)
(Not available in all models)
c User’s Manual (1)
System Setup........................................15
• Setting Language.............................16
• Setting System Date.........................16
• Setting System Time.........................17
• Setting Video Output.........................17
• Setting Audio Output.........................18
• Setting Aspect Ratio.........................19
• Setting TV Channels.........................19
Advanced System Setup.........................21
• Using Channel Editor........................21
• Setting the ShowView® System.............26
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Knowing Your DVD Recorder
Front-Panel Connections
1
2 5
1. POWER ON/OFF button
Switches the DVD recorder on and off
2. Disk tray
Holds discs securely during recording or
playback
3. HDD indicator
Shows the current target device of DVD
recorder
4. DVD indicator
Shows the current target device of DVD
recorder
5. DISPLAY window
Shows operation informtion
6. EJECT button
Opens or closes the disc tray
6 7 8 9 10 11
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4
1312
8. STOP button
Stops playback or recording
9. HDD/DVD button
Chancges DVD recorder’s current mode from
HDD (hard disk drive to DVD and vice versa
10. RECORD button
Starts recording
11. SOURCE button
Selects equipment connected via line inputs
12. DV-LINK (IEEE 1394) jack
Connects digital camcorder
13. LINE IN (Composite-VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
jack
Connects the outputs of external equipment via
composite video/audio cables
Getting Started
7. PLAYBACK button
Starts the playback
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Display Window
9
10
TIMER
11
21 3 4 5 6 7
DVD SVCD VCD CDDA
FILE
12
-R
-RW
+R
+RW
8
13
14
15
CD
1. PLAY indicator
2. DVD indicator
3. SVCD indicator
4. VCD indicator
5. CDDA indicator
6. FILE indicator
Rear-Panel Connections
1 2
3
5
4
7. CD indicator
8. DVD+R indicator
9. PAUSE indicator
10.RECORD indicator
11. TIMER RECORD
mode indicator
12. Multi-information
window
13. DVD+RW indicator
14. CD-R/DVD-R
indicator
15. CD-RW indicator
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6 7
1. VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks
Connects antenna cables
2. SCART IN jack
Connects the output of external equipment via
SCART cable
3. SCART OUT jack
Connects the input of external equipment via
SCART cable
4. AV OUTPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
composite video/audio cables
5. COMP OUT (COMPONENT) jacks
Connects the inputs of external equipment via
component video cables
6. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
Connects an amplifi er or a receiver having a
digital input jack
7. DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
Connects an amplifi er or a receiver having a
digital input jack
8. AC IN terminal
Connects the power cord
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Remote Control
1. DISPLAY button
Press to view information
2. OPEN/CLOSE button
Press to open or close the
disc tray
3. Alphabet and Number
buttons
Press to enter numbers and
characters
4. GUIDER button
Press to display Easy Guider
menu
5. SOURCE button
Press to select signal source
6. 5634 (direction) and
ENTER buttons
Press to make selection
7. TOP MENU button
Press to display disc’s top
menu
8. < STOP button
Press to stop playback or
recording
9. 7 REW button
Press to reverse playback
10. 9 PREVIOUS button
Press to go to previous
fi le/picture/track/title
11. NAVI. button
Press to display Navigation
menu
12. =RECORD button
Press to start recording
13. EDIT button
Press to display Edit menu
14. HDD/DVD button
Press to switch between
HDD and DVD mode
10
11
12
13
14
15. SETUP button
Press to display the System
1
2
15
16
Setup menu
16. POWER button
Press to switch on or off the
recorder
17
3
17. CH 5/ CH 6buttons
Press to select channel
18. CONTENTS button
Press to display the Contents Menu
19. TV/MODE button
4
5
6
7
8
9
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Press to switch between TV
source and SCART source
20. MENU button
Press to display disc’s menu
21. 4 PLAY button
Press to start playback
22. PAUSE/STEP button
Press to pause playback or
recording
23. 8 FFW button
Getting Started
Press to advance playback
27
28
24. : NEXT button
Press to go to next fi le/pic-
ture/track/title
25. TIME SHIFT button
Press to perform the ‘Time
Shift’ function
26. TIMER button
Press to display Timer
Record menu
27. COPY button
Press to start instant
copying
28. ShowView button
Press to display the
ShowView® timer recording
menu
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Using Remote Control
Connecting up Your DVD
Preparing the Remote Control
Open the battery compartment and insert the
batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match
the markings inside the remote control.
Note
• Using rechargeable batteries is not recommended.
Remote Control Signal
The remote has an operating range of approximately 7 M, and works best when pointed directly
at the unit horizontally at angle up to 30° from the
sensor window of the DVD recorder.
Recorder
Before you start...
Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet
1.
until all other connections are made.
It is recommended that you connect VIDEO
2.
OUT jack of the DVD recorder directly to the
video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO
OUT jack of this recorder to a TV via a VCR
may cause a viewing problem when playing
a copy-protected disc. The same viewing
problem may also occur when connecting the
recorder to a TV/Video combo system.
What You Need to Do:
Step 1: Connecting Antenna/Satellite Cable
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cable
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cable
Step 4: Connecting the Decoder (If Required)
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord
7
0
30
2
3
1
5
6
4
7
8
90
ENTER
Easier Application with Remote Control
Function buttons, such as GUIDER or TIMER,
are designed to offer you a quick access to intended
applications. Press these buttons to go directly to
their individual menus and complete your desired
tasks. If you would like to quit an application,
simply press the designated button again.
Step 1: Connecting
Antenna/Satellite Cables
Wall Outlet DVD Recorder TV
1. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF IN jack
on the DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on
the wall.
2. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the RF IN jack on
the television. (Please note that this serves as a
pass-through only.)
RF IN
RF OUT
RF IN
T V
Wall
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Step 2: Connecting the
Step 3: Connecting the
Video Cable
Option 1 Using SCART Cable
Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART IN jack on
the television.
SCART IN
Option 2 Using Component Cable
Use a component video (with green, blue and red
ends) cable to connect the COMPONENT OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the COMPONENT IN
jack on the television.
T V
SCART OUT
Audio Cable
Option 1 Connecting to a TV using SCART Cable
Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART IN jack on
the television.
SCART IN
Option 2 Connecting to a Stereo Audio Amplifi er
or Receiver
Use the audio (red and white) ends of a composite
cable to connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD
recorder to the AUDIO IN jack on a stereo amplifi er or a receiver.
T V
SCART OUT
Getting Started
Y
CB / PB
CR / PR
T V
CB / PB
CR / PR
Component video cable
COMPONENT IN
Y
Note
• If your television supports ‘Progressive Scan’
mode, you may adjust the ‘Video Output’
setting accordingly for better results. Please go
to SetupSystemVideo Output, and select
‘Progressive’. You can activate the Setup menu
directly by pressing SETUP button on your
remote control.
R
L
VIDEO
Stereo audio amplifier
or receiver
RIGHT
LEFT
Audio cable
IN
DVD
Option 3 Connecting to a Digital Audio Device
3.1 Using an Optical Cable
Use an optical cable to connect the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack on the DVD recorder to the digital
optical input on a stereo amplifi er or a receiver.
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OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Digital Out (Optical)
3.2 Using a Coaxial Cable
Optical digital cable
IN
RF IN
RF OUT
SCART IN
SCART
OUT
T V
Use a coaxial cable to connect the DIGITAL
OUT (COAXIAL) jack on the DVD recorder to
the coaxial digital input on a stereo amplifi er or a
receiver.
OPTICAL COAXIAL
Coaxial digital cable
DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE
IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Digital Out (Coaxial)
Step 4: Connecting the
Decoder (If Required)
For PAY-TV/CANAL+ subscribers, you will
need to connect an additional decoder to your
TV and DVD recorder.
1. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF IN jack
on the DVD recorder to the antenna outlet on
the wall.
RF IN
SCART
IN
Wall
CANAL+ Decoder
SCART OUT
Note
• During recording, if you have problem watching
programs imported via decoder, you can press
TV/MODE to switch to the ‘SCART Bypass’
mode. However, you need to fi rst activate the
feature through SetupTV Tuner TV MODE.
Setting TV MODE/SCART Bypass (p.26)
• Depending on the cable manufacturers, the
SCART cable you use may not be able to detect
all signals transferred via this connection. If
you have activated the ‘SCART Bypass’ mode
through the Setup menu, and still have problem
using the feature, please try to use a new SCART
cable to connect the decoder to your DVD
recorder.
2. Use an antenna cable to connect the RF OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the RF IN jack on
the television.
3. Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART IN
jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART OUT
jack on the CANAL+ decoder.
4. Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT
jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART IN jack
on the television.
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F
V
e
Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord
Connect the power cord to the DVD recorder. After
all the cable connections are completed, you can
now plug the power cord of the recorder into the
outlet, and start using the recorder.
System Setup
Use the Setup menu to quickly complete basic
system settings before using the DVD recorder. If
you wish to exit the Setup menu at any time, simply
press the SETUP button again.
Each option icon on the Setup menu represents
an entry point to more detailed system setup lists.
Please use 5634 buttons on your remote
control to make selection, and confi rm it with the
ENTER button.
Getting Started
Guide to Complete System Setup Menu (p.90)
Recording
HQ
ront A
Before you start...
Check whether the video signal from this
1.
DVD recorder is correctly displayed on your
TV screen.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.12)
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Setting Language
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Language’, then press
2
ENTER.
If you would like to change the language
3
displayed on the screen, press 56 to select
‘OSD’ (on-screen display), then press ENTER
or 4to go to the sub-menu.
If you would like to change the language
displayed on the menu page, press 56 to
select ‘Menu’, then press ENTER or 4to go
to the sub-menu.
If you would like to change the spoken
language in the video fi les, press 56 to select
‘Audio’, then press ENTER or 4to go to the
sub-menu.
When completed, press3to return to the main
5
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
6
Setup menu.
Note
• Available language versions vary depending on
model types.
• For the ‘Menu’, ‘Audio’ and ‘Subtitle’ options,
the selected preference is applicable only when
the discs being played have the desired language
versions.
Setting System Date
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘System’, then press
2
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Date’, then press EN-
3
TER.
Press 5634or number buttons (0-9) to
4
enter correct date, then press ENTER to
confi rm the entry.
If you would like to change the language
shown for the subtitle, press 56 to select
‘Subtitle’, then press ENTER or 4to go to the
sub-menu.
Press 56 to select your desired language,
4
then press ENTER.
If you decide not to change the date, press3to return
to the upper-level options.
When completed, press3to return to the main
5
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
6
Setup menu.
Note
• This DVD recorder allows users to enter date up
to 31/12/2099 (December 31, 2099). Date beyond
this day CANNOT be set.
• If you would like to change the date display
format (e.g. 2005/04/01 or 01/04/2005), please
make the adjustment through Setup System
Clock Format.
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Setting System Time
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘System’, then press
2
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Time’, then press
3
ENTER.
Current Time
05:50:30PM
Setting Video Output
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘System’, then press
2
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Video Output’, then press
3
ENTER.
Getting Started
Press 5634or number buttons (0-9) to
4
enter correct time, then press ENTER to
confi rm the entry.
Current Time
5:50:30PM
If you decide not to change the time, press3to return
to the upper-level options.
When completed, press3to return to the main
5
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
6
Setup menu.
Note
• If you would like to change the time display
format (e.g. 19:00 or 07:00 P.M.), please make
the adjustment through Setup System Clock
Format.
Press 56 to select ‘Component’, ‘SCART
4
S-Video’, ‘SCART RGB’, or ‘Progressive’,
then press ENTER.
Note
• If you select a video output mode which is
different from what you use to connect the DVD
recorder to your TV, there will be an instant
signal loss on TV screen. If such a condition
occurs, please do not press any buttons on the
remote control or on the front panel. The DVD
recorder will return to the original mode in just a
few seconds.
When completed, press3to return to the main
5
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
6
Setup menu.
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About ‘Progressive Scan’
‘Progressive Scan’ mode differs from the ‘Interlaced Scan’ mode in how a video image is updated.
In ‘Progressive Scan’ mode, scan lines for an image
are refreshed in every pass and by a sequential
order. In the ‘Interlaced Scan’ mode, image is
updated by alternating sets of odd and even scan
lines.
Progressive Scan Mode:
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
Line 7
etc
Interlaced Scan Mode
Line 1
Line 3
Line 5
Line 7
etc
Line 2
Line 4
Line 6
Note
• If you accidentally set ‘Progressive’ as the video
output mode when the DVD recorder is not connected to a progressive-scan-compatible TV, you
may lose the video signal on your TV instantly.
To recover the problem, switch off the DVD
recorder, and then switch it on again. After the
DVD recorder is switched on, which takes about
30 seconds, press 4(right direction button), 5, 0,
2, 0, on remote control, then press ENTER. The
recorder will then be automatically switched off.
The DVD recorder’s TV output will be restored
to default when you switch on the recorder next
time.
Setting Audio Output
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Audio’, then press
2
ENTER.
If you would like to change digital audio
3
output mode, press 56 to select ‘Digital
Output’, then press ENTER.
♦ Select ‘PCM’ when your amplifi er does not have
an integrated Dolby Digital decoder.
♦ Select ‘Bit Stream’ when your amplifi er has an
integrated Dolby Digital decoder.
If you would like to enable/disable the DTS
4
(Digital Theater System) supporting feature
offered by your discs, press 56 to select
‘DTS Output’, then press ENTER.
♦ I f the spoken language of your disc(s) is
recorded using the DTS format, disabling
the DTS option will result in loss of sound
when watching fi lm. Please always check the
information on disc(s) before you decide to
change options.
If you would like to change the surround-sound
5
setting, press 56 to select ‘Surround’, then
press ENTER.
♦ This category allows you to set the playback
priority when the disc being played offers more
than one audio format for a single language.
If you would like to change the TV audio
6
output mode, press 56 to select ‘TV Audio’,
then press ENTER.
♦ This category allows you to select your
preferred audio channel when watching TV programs through the DVD recorder; however, your
preference is applicable only when the selected
audio channel is offered. Meanwhile, please
note that the setting will also determine which
audio channel to be recorded for your designated TV programs. For bilingual programs,
only one language version will be recorded.
Always select ‘SAP (Sub)’, if you would like to
record the second language channel.
If you would like to change the audio output
7
mode for the MPEG fi les, press 56 to select
‘MPEG’, then press ENTER.
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♦ Select ‘PCM’ when your amplifi er does not have
an integrated Dolby Digital decoder.
♦ Select ‘Bit Stream’ when your amplifi er has an
integrated Dolby Digital decoder.
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When completed, press3to return to the main
8
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
9
Setup menu.
Setting Aspect Ratio
Press 56 to select ‘4:3 L.Box’ (4:3 Letter
Box), then press ENTER, if you connect the
DVD recorder to a normal (4:3) TV.
Aspect ratio setting affects how video images are
presented. Select 4:3 (normal) or 16:9 (widescreen)
mode which suits your television.
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Playback’, then press
2
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Aspect Ratio’, then press
3
ENTER.
When you play back a DVD-VIDEO disc recorded in wide
picture format, the picture is shown with black bars at the
top and bottom.
Press 56 to select ‘4:3 Pan’ (4:3 Pan &
Scan), then press ENTER, if you connect the
DVD recorder to a normal (4:3) TV.
When you play back a DVD-VIDEO disc recorded in wide
picture format, the picture is zoomed to fi ll the screen verti-
cally, and the left and right sides of the image are chopped
off. Please note that depending on the disc the picture will
be shown in the 4:3 L.Box (4:3 Letter Box) mode even if you
select the 4:3 Pan (4:3 Pan & Scan) mode.
When completed, press3to return to the main
5
menu.
Getting Started
Press 56 to select ‘16:9 Wide’ (16:9 Wide-
4
screen), then press ENTER, if you connect the
DVD recorder to a widescreen (16:9) TV.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
6
Setup menu.
Setting TV Channels
To record the TV program you want to watch, it
is important that you set up a list of recognizable
channels for the DVD recorder. Please follow the
steps listed below to complete the process.
What You Need to Do:
Step 1: Selecting Region
Step 2: Scanning TV Channels
Step 3: Editing Listed TV Channels
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Step 1: Selecting Region
S
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
2
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Country’, then press
3
ENTER.
Press 56 to select the region where you are
4
currently situated, then press ENTER.
The DVD recorder will start searching for available
channels.
When completed, press3to return to the main
5
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
6
Setup menu.
Note
• When the ‘Scan Channel’ function is activated,
the TV channels are scanned and stored in a specifi c order. If your TV content provider changes
the channel listing, or if you are reinstalling this
DVD recorder, you may need to go through this
process again.
When completed, press3to return to the main
5
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
6
Setup menu.
Note
• List of available countries/regions may vary
depending on model types.
Step 2: Scanning TV
Channels
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
2
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Utilities’, then press
3
ENTER.
Step 3: Editing Listed TV
Channels
The automatic scanning process will list all the
available channels in a specifi c order. If you would
like to change the sequence, you can further edit
your preference in ‘Channel Editor’. Aside from
the channel sequence, the ‘Channel Editor’ also
allows you to rename or insert channels. For more
information about the application of ‘Channel
Editor’, please see the section ‘Using Channel
Editor’.
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
2
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Utilities’, then press
3
ENTER.
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Press 56 to select ‘Scan Channel’, then press
4
ENTER.
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Press 56 to select ‘Edit Channel’, then press
4
ENTER.
Advanced
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HBO
Discovery
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The ‘Channel Editor’ page will be displayed.
Press 56 to select a channel you would like
5
to edit, then press ENTER.
Press 5634 to select the function you
6
would like to apply, then press ENTER.
System Setup
Use these options to customize your preferred
settings. You can fi nd all these options through the
Setup menu, which can be immediately activated
by pressing the SETUP button on the remote
control.
Before you start...
Please complete the basic system settings
1.
introduced in the previous section fi rst.
Using Channel Editor
Getting Started
‘Channel Editor’ offers users an easy-to-manage
interface to organize your TV channel list. Through
‘Channel Editor’, you can rearrange and rename
TV channels according to your own preference.
You can activate ‘Channel Editor’, using the
following paths.
1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2. Press 56 to select ‘TV Tuner’, then press
ENTER.
3. Press 56 to select ‘Utilities’, then press
ENTER.
4. Press 56 to select ‘Edit Channel’, then press
ENTER.
5. The Channel Editor menu will be displayed.
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Moving up/down TV
Inserting TV Channels
Channels
Press 56 to select a channel from the list,
1
then press ENTER.
CNN News
AXN Sports
HBO
Discovery
Animax
Press 56 to select ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ , then
2
press ENTER.
CNN News
AXN Sports
HBO
Discovery
Animax
The order of the TV channel will be changed.
Press 56 to select a channel from the list,
1
press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Insert’, then press
2
ENTER.
CH:01
AXN Sports
CNN News
HBO
Discovery
Animax
Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to
3
enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
CH:03
CNN News
HBO
AXN Sports
Discovery
Animax
Each time when you press ENTER, the item
3
changes as follows:
CH:01
AXN Sports
CNN News
HBO
Discovery
Animax
When completed, press 5634 to select
4
‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press
ENTER.
The channel will be moved to the desired location.
When completed, press 5634 to select
4
‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press
ENTER.
Note
• After you insert channel(s), numbers of other
channels will change accordingly.
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Swapping TV Channels
Press 56 to select a channel from the list,
1
then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Swap’, then press
2
ENTER.
CNN News
HBO
AXN Sports
Discovery
Animax
Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to
3
enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
CH:05
The keypad screen will be displayed.
Press 5634 to select desired characters
3
from the keypad, then press ENTER after each
entry.
When completed, press 5634 to select
4
‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Note
• You can enter up to 10 characters for a name.
Getting Started
CNN News
Animax
AXN Sports
Discovery
HBO
The channel will be swapped to the designated location.
To swap other TV channels, repeat steps 1-3 to
4
complete the settings.
Renaming TV Channels
This DVD recorder offers an on-screen input
keypad for users to complete the naming/renaming
process. Please use 5634 and ENTER
buttons on your remote control to select your
desired letters, numbers or punctuation marks. For
more information about how to use the keypad,
please see the section ‘On-Screen Input Keypad’.
Enabling/Disabling TV
Channels
The automatic scanning process will list all the
available channels for your reference. You can
further edit this list by activating the ‘Enable/Disable’ function, which allows you to temporarily
remove unwanted channel(s) from the list or add
the previously disabled channel(s) back to the list.
Press 56 to select a TV channel which
1
you would like to switch on/off, then press
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’, then
2
press ENTER.
CH:01
Press 56 to select a channel from the list,
1
then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Rename’, then press
2
ENTER.
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CNN News
Animax
AXN Sports
Discovery
HBO
The channel selected will then be switched on or off.
To switch on or off other channels, repeat steps
3
1-2 to complete the settings.
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Setting Decoder
Setting Channel Frequency
Use this option to switch on or off the ‘Decode’
function for particular TV channel(s).
Press 56 to select a channel from the list,
1
then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Decode’, then press
2
ENTER.
CH:01
CNN News
Animax
AXN Sports
Discovery
HBO
CH:01
CNN News
Animax
AXN Sports
Discovery
HBO
A key icon will appear, indicating that the ‘Decode’ function
for the selected channel is switched on.
To set the ‘Decode’ function on or off for other
3
TV channels, repeat steps 1-2.
When completed, press 5634 to select
4
‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press
ENTER.
Use this option to search for better channel signal,
or to search for a particular channel which has not
been listed after the scanning process.
Press 56 to select a channel from the list,
1
then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Frequency’, then press
2
ENTER.
The dialogue box for entering the channel
3
frequency will appear. Press 5634 or
number buttons (0-9) to enter the channel
frequency, then press ENTER.
CNN News
Animax
AXN Sports
Discovery
HBO
Press 56 to select a suitable TV system, then
4
press ENTER.
The DVD recorder will start searching for the
5
channel signal.
When the scanning process is completed, press
6
56 to select your desired option, then press
ENTER.
If the scanning result is what you want, press
7
56 to select ‘OK’, then press ENTER.
If the scanning result is not what you want,
8
press 56 to select ‘Scan Next’, then press
ENTER. The DVD recorder will then start
searching for the next available channel
frequency.
24
CNN News
Animax
AXN Sports
Discovery
HBO
If you decide not to make any change, press
9
56 to select ‘Cancel’, then press ENTER.
To apply the frequency setting to other chan-
10
nels, repeat steps 1-5.
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When completed, press 5634 to select
11
‘Exit’ or another option to continue, then press
ENTER.
Note
• If you have not completed the channel scanning
process before you select this option, a dialogue
box asking you to do so will appear. Press34
to select desired application, then press ENTER.
If you still choose not to scan channels, you will
need to switch on the channels one by one for
further applications.
Getting Started
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Setting the ShowView®
System
The ShowView® system is a specially-designed
feature for recording TV programs. The system
greatly simplifi es the timer recording process, as
it does not require users to enter program information, such as date, channel number and start/end
time, which are all contained in ShowView®
numbers. You can complete the timer recording
setup simply by inputting the ShowView® number,
which can be found in most newspapers, TV listing
magazines or online sources.
Setting up ShowView®
System
As channel numbers may vary depending on where
you live, it is suggested that you build up a matching channel list when you fi rst set up the DVD
recorder. This step will help you to make use of
the ShowView® system for future timer recording
settings.
To set GCN for other channels, repeat steps
6
3-5.
When completed, press 5634 to select
7
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Press TV/MODE or press SOURCE to set
1
‘TV’ as the signal source.
By default, pressing TV/MODE allows you to switch to TV
directly. However, if you have activated the ‘SCART Bypass’
mode earlier through Setup menu, you can only press
SOURCE to switch to TV.
If you press SOURCE, you may need to press the button
more than once to switch to ‘TV’.
Press EDIT to display the Channel Editor
2
menu.
Press 56 to select a TV channel, then press
3
ENTER.
Press 5634 to select ‘GCN’, then press
4
ENTER.
CH:01
CNN News
Animax
AXN Sports
Discovery
HBO
The dialogue box for entering GCN will appear.
Press 5634or number buttons (0-9) to
5
enter the GCN (guide channel number), which
is the channel number used by the ShowView®
system, then press ENTER.
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Easier
Contents Menu
Application
& Access
his chapter introduces three specially-
T
designed interfaces, which aim to offer
you a more convenient and hassle-free
operation environment. Please follow the
steps listed below for the applications.
Contents Menu offers you a quick overview of
what stored in your selected medium by displaying
fi les according to fi le types. This easy-to-follow
interface can be directly activated by pressing the
CONTENTS button on your remote control.
Before you start...
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
1.
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.12)
Check whether the remote control works. Are
2.
the batteries being installed?
Easier Application & Access
Contents Menu......................................27
• Introducing Contents Menu.................28
• Using Contents Menu........................29
On-Screen Input Keypad......................30
• Introducing On-Screen Input Keypad.....31
• Using On-Screen Input Keypad............31
Easy Guider..........................................32
• Introducing Easy Guider......................33
• Using Easy Guider: Play.......................33
• Using Easy Guider: Record...................35
• Using Easy Guider: Timer Record..........36
• Using Easy Guider: Copy......................39
• Using Easy Guider: Disc Tools..............41
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Introducing Contents
Root
A
A1.mp3
Menu
Overview of Contents
Menu
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
1
Menu
Press 5634 and ENTER to select and
2
confi rm specifi c application.
1. Indicates the source medium. Press to select the
source medium you wish to view.
2. Indicates a fi le catalogue containing video fi les.
Press to view all video fi les in the selected
medium.
3. Indicates a fi le catalogue containing music fi les/
albums. Press to view all music fi les/albums in
the selected medium.
4. Indicates a fi le catalogue containing picture
fi les/albums. Press to view all picture fi les/al-
bums in the selected medium.
5/6. Indicates a title/fi le/album in the fi le catalogue.
Press4 PLAY to start playback.
With the exception of the video fi le catalogue, a ‘Default
Album’ will be automatically created in both music and
picture catalogues to accommodate media fi les which are not
grouped under particular directories in the source medium.
For example, if you organize your music and picture fi les as
follows...
A2.mp3
B1.mp3
B2.mp3
C
D1.jpg
... these fi les will be regrouped and displayed as follows
in the Contents Menu without changing the original data
structure.
C1.jpg
C2.jpg
Root
A
Default
C
Default
A1.mp3
A2.mp3
B1.mp3
B2.mp3
C1.jpg
C2.jpg
D1.jpg
Music
Picture
7. Indicates the page number.
8. Indicates the ‘Previous Page’ function. Press to
go to the previous page. Alternatively, you can
press 9 button on your remote control.
9. Indicates the ‘Next Page’ function. Press to
switch to the next page. Alternatively, you can
press : button on your remote control.
10. Indicates the page number index.
11. Indicates the list display format. Press to switch
between ‘Thumbnail View’ (displayed in image/icon) and ‘Text View’ (displayed in text).
12. Indicates the ‘Exit’ function. Press to exit the
Contents Menu.
Note
• Please allow a few seconds for the DVD recorder
to display all your fi les in the Contents Menu.
• Only fi les in media formats will be displayed in
the Contents Menu. Normal data fi les will not be
shown.
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Inside the Catalogues
In the individual fi le catalogue, each title/fi le or fi le
album is also presented with detailed data information.
Using Contents Menu
A. Inside the Video File Catalogue
1. Indicates a video fi le or DVD title.
2. Indicates the fi le or title name.
3. Indicates the fi le format.
4. Indicates the recording mode.
5. Indicates the length of fi le.
Note
• If the fi le or title name is too long, it will be
abbreviated.
• The fi le or title name may not be correctly
displayed, if it contains characters which use a
coding page or certain character sets not supported by this DVD recorder. However, this will
not affect functions you wish to apply. You can
still play back or copy these fi les without any
problem.
B. Inside the Music or Picture File Catalogue
Viewing Files on Disc
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Place the disc on the tray.
2
Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
3
Menu.
Press 5634 to select ‘DVD’ as the source
4
medium, then press ENTER.
Press 34 to select the type of fi les (Video/
5
Music/Picture) you wish to view.
Press ENTER or 6 to enter the selected
6
catalogue.
Easier Application & Access
1. Indicates a fi le album. Press ENTER to go into
the album, or press4 PLAY to start playback.
2. Indicates the album name.
3. Indicates the number of fi les contained in the
album.
4. Indicates a default album, which groups together
fi les which are not included in any specifi c
folder in the source medium.
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EasyAccess_Browser_02_03
If you want to go to a different page, use the 9, : or page
number button to make selection.
If you have selected the video fi le catalogue,
7
press 5634 to select desired title or fi le,
then press ENTER to start playback.
If you have selected the music or picture fi le
8
catalogue, press 5634 to select desired
album. Press 4 PLAY to start playback, or
press ENTER to go to the selected album.
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Press 5634 to select desired track or fi le,
9
then press ENTER to start playback.
On-Screen Input
Viewing Files on Hard
Drive
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
1
Menu.
Press 5634 to select ‘HDD’ as the source
2
medium, then press ENTER.
Press 34 to select the type of fi les (Video/
3
(Music/Picture) you wish to view.
Press ENTER or 6 to enter the selected
4
catalogue.
If you have selected the video fi le catalogue,
5
press 5634 to select desired title or fi le,
then press ENTER to start playback.
Keypad
On-screen input keypad offers you a simple way to
enter fi le names. Entering your desired characters
can be easily done by pressing the 5634 and
ENTER buttons on your remote control.
Before you start...
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
1.
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.12)
Check whether the remote control works. Are
2.
the batteries being installed?
If you have selected the music or picture fi le
6
catalogue, press 5634 to select desired
album. Press 4 PLAY to start playback, or
press ENTER to go to the selected album.
Press 5634 to select desired track or fi le,
7
then press ENTER to start playback.
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Introducing On-Screen
E
1
2
Using On-Screen Input
Input Keypad
1. Indicates the area for entering names.
2. Indicates the available characters or symbols.
3. Indicates the available input options. Press to
switch among uppercase letters [A], lowercase
letters [a], symbols [Symbol] and accented
letters [International].
You can use the corresponding shortcuts on remote control
to quickly select desired characters. When you press one of
the number buttons, available characters will be highlighted
on-screen. Press the button repeatedly until you desired
character is highlighted, then press ENTER to confi rm your
selection.
4. Indicates the backward direction button. Press to
move the cursor backwards on the entry bar.
5. Indicates the forward direction button. Press to
move the cursor forwards on the entry bar.
Keypad
Naming a New Title or File
When the keypad screen is displayed, press
1
5634 to select the input option button,
then press ENTER. Press ENTER repeatedly
to select your desired input option.
asyAccess_OnScreenInput_02_0
Press 5634 to select desired characters,
2
then press ENTER.
You can enter up to 30 characters for a title name.
If you want to make changes during the pro-
3
cess, press 5634 to select ‘Back’, which
allows you to delete character by character in a
backward direction, then press ENTER.
If you want to delete all the characters you
have entered, press 5634 to select ‘Clear’,
then press ENTER.
Easier Application & Access
6. Indicates the function of deleting characters one
by one in a backward direction.
7. Indicates the function of deleting all characters
shown on the entry bar.
8. Indicates the function of discarding changes and
returning to the previous page.
9. Indicates the function of inserting space.
10. Indicates the function of quitting the applica-
tion.
EasyAccess_OnScreenInput_02_0
When completed, press 5634 to select
4
‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Note
• The entry bar CANNOT be left blank. If such
a condition occurs, you will not be able to exit
the keypad screen. Please follow the instruction
given in the pop-up dialogue box, and go back to
complete the process.
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Renaming a Title or File
When the keypad screen is displayed, the
1
‘Clear’ button will be automatically highlighted. Press ENTER to clear the entry bar, or
press 56 to select ‘Back’; and delete the old
name character by character.
Press 5634 to select the input option
2
button, then press ENTER. Press ENTER
repeatedly to select your desired input option.
Press 5634 to select desired characters,
3
then press ENTER.
You can enter up to 30 characters for a title name.
If you want to make changes during the pro-
4
cess, press 5634 to select ‘Back’, which
allows you to delete character by character in a
backward direction, then press ENTER.
Easy Guider
Easy Guider is an on-screen user interface,
designed to help you quickly operate the major
functions offered by this DVD recorder. All functions in Easy Guider can be conveniently selected
and activated by pressing 5634 and ENTER
buttons on your remote control.
Before you start...
If you want to delete all the characters you
have entered, press 5634 to select ‘Clear’,
then press ENTER.
When completed, press 5634 to select
5
‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
1.
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.12)
Check whether the remote control works. Are
2.
the batteries being installed?
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Introducing Easy Guider
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Using Easy Guider: Play
Press GUIDER to display the Easy Guider menu.
1. Indicates the function shortcuts offered by Easy
Guider.
2. Indicates the function selected. Press to confi rm
selection.
3. Indicates the function of exiting current pro-
gram. This section also features a PIP (picture in
picture) interface, which allows you to continue
monitoring image shown on your TV.
If you have been watching TV...
Image from your selected channel will be
shown.
Before you start...
Check whether your source medium contains
1.
displayable media fi les.
Playing Video Files
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘DVD’ or ‘HDD’ as the
2
source medium, then press ENTER.
Easier Application & Access
If you have been watching DVD-Video or
VCD...
Image of the disc being played will be shown.
If you have been listening to an audio CD...
The display window will be blank.
If you have been browsing pictures...
A ‘Picture’ icon will be shown.
Note
• Press GUIDER, if you would like to exit the
Easy Guider menu.
Press 56 to select ‘Video’, then press
3
ENTER.
Press 5634 to select a title (program) you
4
wish to play, then press ENTER.
Playback will then start.
5
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Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
6
Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press < STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Note
• When you insert a DVD-Video disc, VCD or
SVCD, playback will begin automatically.
Playing Music Files
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘DVD’ or ‘HDD’ as the
2
source medium, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Music’, then press
3
ENTER.
Press 5634 to select a fi le album you wish
4
to play, then press ENTER.
Press 5634 to select a fi le or track, then
5
press ENTER or 4PLAY to start playback.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
6
Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press < STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Note
• When you insert an audio CD, playback will
begin automatically.
• If an MP3 fi le name includes two-byte character,
it may not be displayed correctly.
• This DVD recorder does not support ID3 (for
MP3) and WMA tags.
• This DVD recorder does not support MP3-Pro
fi les.
• The MP3 fi le bitrates supported by this DVD
recorder are: 32Kbps - 320Kbps.
Press 56 to select ‘Picture’, then press
3
ENTER.
Press 5634 to select a fi le album you wish
4
to play, then press ENTER.
Press 5634 to select a fi le, then press
5
ENTER or 4PLAY to start playback.
Press 5to rotate the picture clockwise, or
6
press 6 to rotate it counterclockwise.
Press 3or 4 to skip the picture.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
7
Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback.
Playing Picture with Music
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘DVD’ or ‘HDD’ as the
2
source medium, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Picture with Music’, then
3
press ENTER.
Press 5634 to select a picture album, then
4
press ENTER.
Press 5634 to select a fi le, then press
5
ENTER to start playback.
The music fi le catalogue will then be
6
displayed. Press 5634 to select a music
album, then press ENTER.
Press 5634 to select a fi le or track, then
7
press ENTER to start playback.
Press 5to rotate the picture clockwise, or
8
press 6 to rotate it counterclockwise.
Press 3or 4 to skip picture.
Press 9 or : to skip music fi le.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
9
Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback.
Playing Picture Files
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘DVD’ or ‘HDD’ as the
2
source medium, then press ENTER.
Playing Last Recorded
Title (On Hard Drive Only)
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘HDD’ as the source
2
medium, then press ENTER.
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Press 56 to select ‘Last Recorded’, then
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3
press ENTER.
Playback of the last recorded title will then
4
start.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
5
Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press < STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Using Easy Guider: Record
Recording_01_
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Record’, then press ENTER.
Before you start...
Check whether you select and insert a record-
1.
able disc.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.93)
Check whether there is enough space on the
2.
disc or on the hard drive.
Check whether the channel scanning process
3.
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.19)
Important
• If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you will need
to format the discs before recording. Press56to
select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full Preparation’,
then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select the signal source on which
2
the program you would like to record is being
broadcast or played, then press ENTER.
If you select ‘TV’, press 56 to select
the channel you want to record, then press
ENTER.
Easier Application & Access
Press 56to select ‘DVD’ or ‘HDD’ as the
3
target medium, where you would like to save
the recording, then press ENTER.
The recorder will automatically detect the
4
disc you have inserted, and suggest a suitable
format for recording. If the suggested format is
• If you use blank CD-R/RW discs, you will
need to format the discs before recording. Press
5634 to select a suitable format, then press
ENTER.
not what you wish to use, press 56 to select
‘Other Formats’, then press ENTER.
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If you choose to save the recording on a DVD
5
disc or on hard drive, press 56 to select a
recording mode, then press ENTER.
Recording will then start.
6
Press < STOP to stop recording.
7
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording.
Press PAUSE/STEP again to resume
recording.
Using Easy Guider: Timer
Record
• If you use blank CD-R/RW discs, you will
need to format the discs before recording. Press
5634 to select a suitable format, then press
ENTER.
ecording_01_03
Normal Timer Recording
Before you start...
Check whether you select and insert a record-
1.
able disc.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.93)
Check whether the system date and time of
2.
the DVD recorder is correct.
Setting System Time (p.17)
Check whether there is enough space on the
3.
disc or on the hard drive.
Check whether the channel scanning process
4.
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.19)
Important
• If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you will need
to format the discs before recording. Press56to
select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full Preparation’,
then press ENTER.
On the Easy Guider Menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Timer Record’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Date/Time Setting’, then
2
press ENTER.
36
Press 56 to select the signal source on which
3
the program you would like to record is being
broadcast or played, then press ENTER.
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If you select ‘TV’, press 56 to select
the channel you want to record, then press
ENTER.
About ‘VPS/PDC’
Press 56to switch on or off the PDC func-
4
tion, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Once’, ‘Daily’ or
5
‘Weekly’.
Recording
Frequency
Once To record program broadcast during
Daily To record program broadcast every day
Weekly To record program broadcast on certain
Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to
6
enter the date, then press ENTER.
Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to
7
enter the time, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘DVD’ or ‘HDD’ as the
8
target medium, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select the suitable format, if you
9
use a DVD disc, then press ENTER.
Suitable Applications
specifi c time slot.
during specifi c time slot.
day(s) every week during specifi c time
slot.
VPS (video programming system)/ PDC (program
delivery control) are used to control the activation
and duration of preset TV channel recordings. If
a TV program starts earlier than is scheduled, the
DVD recorder will then be automatically switched
on and off according to the updated time.
Note
• This DVD recorder allows you to set up a maximum of 32 Timer Programs. If your setting list
is full, you need to delete some of the programs
before you can input new ones.
• This DVD recorder allows you to use a maximum
of 20 PDC settings for your preset Timer Programs. If you have used up the quota, you need
to cancel the setting on some preset programs
before you can assign the feature to other timer
recordings. Meanwhile, please be reminded that
the PDC is applicable only when your DVD
recorder is in standby mode. If you have been
using the DVD recorder before a preset Timer
Program starts, it will not be monitored by the
PDC system, and the preset Timer Program will
begin following the original schedule.
• This DVD recorder allows users to enter date up
to 31/12/2099 (December 31, 2099). Date beyond
this day CANNOT be set.
Easier Application & Access
Press 56 to select a recording mode, then
10
press ENTER.
If your signal source is set to ‘TV’, press
11
56to set ‘Sound’ options, then press EN-
TER.
The Timer Program information will appear.
12
Press ENTER to exit the screen.
HDD/DVD
HDD
PDC
Turn Off
Sound
Stereo
Setting System Date (p.16)
• This DVD recorder features ‘power-on’ timer
recording: you do not need to switch off the
recorder to activate the function.
Timer Recording through
ShowView® System
On the Easy Guider Menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Timer Record’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘ShowView Setting’, then
2
press ENTER.
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Press 56 to select ‘Once’, ‘Daily’ or
5
3
‘Weekly’.
Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the
4
ShowView
The ‘Preset Channel’ dialogue box will then
5
appear, if the DVD recorder fails to fi nd
information of a corresponding channel. Press
56 to enter the channel number shown on
your TV, then press ENTER.
®
number, then press ENTER.
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About ‘VPS/PDC’
VPS (video programming system)/ PDC (program
delivery control) are used to control the activation
and duration of preset TV channel recordings. If
a TV program starts earlier than is scheduled, the
DVD recorder will then be automatically switched
on and off according to the updated time.
Note
• This DVD recorder allows you to set up a maximum of 32 Timer Programs. If your setting list
is full, you need to delete some of the programs
before you can input new ones.
• This DVD recorder allows you to use a maximum
of 20 PDC settings for your preset Timer Programs. If you have used up the quota, you need
to cancel the setting on some preset programs
before you can assign the feature to other timer
recordings. Meanwhile, please be reminded that
the PDC is applicable only when your DVD
recorder is in standby mode. If you have been
using the DVD recorder before a preset Timer
Program starts, it will not be monitored by the
PDC system, and the preset Timer Program will
begin following the original schedule.
Note
• To make use of ShowView® system for timer
recording, you need to match the GCNs (guide
channel numbers) used by the ShowView®
system with the channel numbers shown on
your TV, so that the relevant information can be
correctly assigned to the programs you would
like to record.
Press 56to switch on or off the PDC func-
6
tion, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘DVD’ or ‘HDD’ as the
7
target medium, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select the suitable format, if you
8
use a DVD disc, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select a recording mode, then
9
press ENTER.
If your signal source is set to ‘TV’,
10
press56to set ‘Sound’ options, then press
ENTER.
• This DVD recorder features ‘power-on’ timer
recording: you do not need to switch off the
recorder to activate the function.
Using Easy Guider: Copy
Important
• You may only use this DVD recorder to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the
copyright; or have obtained permission to copy
from the copyright owner; or you otherwise have
a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you
own the copyright; or have obtained permission
from the copyright owner; or otherwise have
a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be
violating the law, including copyright law, and
may be subject to payment of damages and other
remedies.
The Timer Program information will appear.
11
Press ENTER to exit the screen.
• This DVD recorder complies with ISO standard
for discs; therefore, it may not be able to let
you copy every fi le to discs if the number of fi le
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directory level is more than seven in your source
medium. Nevertheless, all your fi les can still be
previewed through Contents Menu.
Before you start...
Check whether you select and insert a record-
1.
able disc.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.93)
Check whether there is enough space on the
2.
disc or on the hard drive.
Check whether there are fi les on the disc you
3.
insert, if you would like to make copies from
disc to the hard drive.
Copying from Disc to Hard
Drive
On the Easy Guider Menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Copy’, then press ENTER.
The copying process will then start.
If you have inserted a data disc which contains
5
both data and media fi les, press 5634to
select the type of fi le you would like to copy,
then press ENTER.
If you have chosen to copy all fi les, the copy-
6
ing process will then start.
If you have chosen to copy video fi les, press
7
5634to select desired fi le, then press
ENTER. The copying process will then start.
If you have chosen to copy music or picture
8
fi les, press 5634to select desired album,
then press ENTER.
Press 5634to select desired fi le, then press
9
ENTER. A dialogue box showing further
copying options will appear.
Easier Application & Access
Press 56 to select ‘DVD to HDD’, then press
2
ENTER.
If you have inserted an audio CD, VCD or
3
SVCD, press 34 to select ‘Go’, then press
ENTER.
The copying process will then start.
If you have inserted a disc which contains
4
video titles only, a disc menu will appear. Press
5634to select the title you would like to
copy, then press ENTER.
Press 34 to select ‘Selected File’, then press
ENTER, if you would like to copy only the
selected fi le.
Press 34 to select ‘Whole Album’, then press
ENTER, if you would like to copy all fi les in
the album.
Note
• The dialogue box will appear when you fi rst enter
the album. If you decide to copy the whole album
after adopting the ‘Selected File’ option, you will
need to exit the album fi rst. Press 5634to
select ‘Return’, then press ENTER to go back to
the album level.
When completed, press 5634to select
10
‘Exit’, then press ENTER to exit the Contents
Menu.
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Press 5634to select ‘Exit’, then press
11
ENTER or press GUIDER to exit the Easy
Guider.
Note
• Materials recorded on a VCD/SVCD disc
cannot be copied to the hard drive before the
disc is fi nalized.
• The title on the DVD-Video disc cannot be
copied from DVD to hard drive.
Copying from Hard Drive
to Disc
On the Easy Guider Menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Copy’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘HDD to DVD’, then press
2
ENTER.
If you have chosen to copy video fi les, press
6
5634to select desired fi le, then press
ENTER. The copying process will then start.
If you have chosen to copy music or picture
7
fi les, press 5634to select desired album,
then press ENTER.
Press 5634to select desired fi le, then press
8
ENTER. A dialogue box showing further
copying options will appear.
Press 34 to select ‘Selected File’, then press
ENTER, if you would like to copy only the
selected fi le.
If you have inserted an audio CD, VCD or
3
SVCD, press 34 to select ‘Go’, then press
ENTER.
The copying process will then start.
If you have inserted a disc which contains
4
video titles only, a disc menu will appear. Press
5634to select the title you would like to
copy, then press ENTER.
The copying process will then start.
If you have inserted a data disc which contains
5
both data and media fi les, press 5634to
select the type of fi le you would like to copy,
then press ENTER.
Press 34 to select ‘Whole Album’, then press
ENTER, if you would like to copy all fi les in
the album.
Note
• The dialogue box will appear when you fi rst enter
the album. If you decide to copy the whole album
after adopting the ‘Selected File’ option, you will
need to exit the album fi rst. Press 5634to
select ‘Return’, then press ENTER to go back to
the album level.
Press 5634to select other fi les you would
9
like to copy, then press ENTER.
When completed, press 5634to select
10
‘Exit’, then press ENTER to exit the Contents
Menu.
Press 5634to select ‘Exit’, then press
11
ENTER or press GUIDER to exit the Easy
Guider.
Note
• Video fi les with ‘DVD-Video’ in fi le names
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can only be copied to an emptied or new
DVD disc (DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW).
• Video fi les with ‘VCD’ in fi le names can
only be copied to a CD disc (CD-R/RW)
prepared in ‘VCD’ format.
• Video fi les with ‘SVCD’ in fi le names can
only be copied to a CD disc (CD-R/RW)
prepared in ‘SVCD’ format.
• CD-R/RW discs prepared in ‘Audio CD’
format can only be used to copy WAV music
fi les. When the copying is completed, you
need to fi nalize the disc fi rst before playing it
on other compatible devices.
• If you copy recorded titles to a blank DVD
disc (DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW), you will
not be able to use the same disc to copy data
fi les, and vice versa.
Press 56 to select ‘Tools for Hard Drive’,
2
then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Erase’, then press
3
ENTER.
Using Easy Guider: Disc
Tools
Disc Tools offers a quick access to completing
post-production tasks. With Disc Tools, you can
easily erase materials on discs and fi nalize discs
when necessary.
Tools for Hard Drive: Erase
Before you start...
If you would like to use the ‘Erase’ function,
1.
please make sure all your important fi les
are safely backed up. Once the function is
executed, all contents will be permanently
deleted.
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Disc Tools’, then press ENTER.
Press 34 to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER
4
to start erasing.
The erasing process will then start.
5
When completed, press 5634 to select
6
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Easier Application & Access
Tools for Hard Drive: Clean
up
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Disc Tools’, then press ENTER.
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Press 56 to select ‘Tools for Hard Drive’,
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t
lete
2
then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Clean up’, then press
3
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Delete Older Files’,
4
‘Delete Larger Files’, ‘Delete Seldom Played
Files’, ‘Delete Album’, or ‘Delete All’, then
press ENTER.
The clean-up process will then start.
7
When completed, press 5634 to select
8
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Note
• The application will permanently delete selected
fi les or albums.
• Overall clean-up time may vary depending on the
original recording conditions.
Tools for Hard Drive:
Defragment
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Disc Tools’, then press ENTER.
If you choose to delete fi les or albums, press
5
34 to select ‘Delete’ or ‘Skip’, then press
ENTER.
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If you choose to delete all fi les, press 34 to
6
Skip
xi
select ‘Go’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Tools for Hard Drive’,
2
then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Defragment’, then press
3
ENTER.
Press 34 to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER
4
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to start defragmenting hard drive.
The defragmenting process will then start.
5
When completed, press 5634 to select
6
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Note
• Materials on the hard drive will not be lost during
this process.
• Regular defragmenting is recommended, as it
helps improve overall performance of the hard
drive.
• If during the process you decide to cancel the
application, you can press 34 to select ‘Exit’,
then press ENTER to exit the present screen.
Press 34 to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER
4
to start erasing.
The erasing process will then start.
5
When completed, press 5634 to select
6
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Easier Application & Access
Tools for Disc: Erase
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Disc Tools’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Tools for Disc’, then
2
press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Erase’, then press
3
ENTER.
Tools for Disc: Finalize
(Make Compatible)
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Disc Tools’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Tools for Disc’, then
2
press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Finalize (Make Compat-
3
ible)’, then press ENTER.
Press 34 to select ‘Go’, then press ENTER
4
to start fi nalizing.
The fi nalizing process will then start.
5
When completed, press 5634 to select
6
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
About ‘Finalization’
Finalizing a disc is a necessary step when you want
to share certain types of digital content with others.
Once a disc is fi nalized, it can be played back on
other DVD players or on PCs.
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Disc
Content
Type
Finalization
Recording
after
Finalization
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
Data fi le Not required N/A
DVD+VR Required No
Data fi le Not required N/A
Full
Prepara-
tion
DVD+VR
Quick
Prepara-
tion
Data fi le Not required N/A
DVD+VR Required No
Data fi le Not required N/A
DVD+VR Not required N/A
Not
Required
Required Yes
N/A
Note
• Only discs used to record video titles require
fi nalization. Discs containing other types of
media fi les are considered as data: there is no
need to fi nalize these discs.
Tools for Disc: Label Disc
On the Easy Guider Menu, press 56 to select
1
‘Disc Tools’, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Tools for Disc’, then
2
press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Label Disc’, then press
3
ENTER.
The on-screen keypad will then be displayed.
4
Press 5634 and ENTER buttons to enter
5
the name.
On-Screen Input Keypad (p.28)
After fi nishing entering the characters, press
6
5634to select ‘Finish’, then press ENTER
to start labeling the disc.
When completed, press 5634 to select
7
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
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Recording
3
Recording
his chapter introduces the recording
T
function offered by this DVD recorder.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
Make use of the recording feature to preserve your
favorite TV programs and to transfer your home
videos to DVD discs.
Important
• If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you will need
to format the discs before recording. Press56to
select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full Preparation’,
then press ENTER.
• If you use blank CD-R/RW discs, you will
need to format the discs before recording. Press
5634 to select a suitable format, then press
ENTER.
Recording
• Recording from TV...........................46
• Recording from VCR/V8 Camcorder......47
• Recording from DV (Digital Camcorder)..48
• One-Touch Recording.......................49
• Adding New Recording Session(s)........49
• Playing Last Recorded Title..................49
• Using Chapter Mark............................ 50
Recording_01_0
• This DVD recorder adopts the DVD+VR recording format, which enjoys a relatively greater
compatibility. However, it is still likely that
recordings made with this recorder may not be
able to be played back on other DVD recorders or
DVD players.
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• This DVD recorder features ‘AllWrite™’
2
technology, which allows users to record on
almost all types of recordable and rewritable
discs (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW).
However, it is still likely that certain brands of
discs cannot be used for recording on this DVD
recorder. For best results, please visit our website
for a list of recommended discs.
When completed, press SETUP to exit the
2
Setup menu.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
3
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
4
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
• Please note that you may not be able to successfully record a program, if the source material
is copy-protected (e.g. set in ‘Copy-Once’ or
‘Copy-Never’ modes).
Recording from TV
Before you start...
Make sure all the cables are correctly con-
1.
nected to the DVD recorder.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.12)
Check whether the channel scanning process
2.
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.19)
Check whether you select and insert a record-
3.
able disc.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.93)
Press TV/MODE or SOURCE to select ‘TV’
5
as the signal source.
By default, pressing TV/MODE allows you to switch to TV
directly. However, if you have activated the ‘SCART Bypass’
mode earlier through Setup menu, you can only press
SOURCE to switch to TV.
If you press SOURCE, you may need to press the button
more than once to switch to ‘TV’.
Press CH5 and CH 6 to select desired
6
channel.
ecording_01_0
Note
• You can press number buttons (0-9) to select a
channel. When completed, press ENTER for
confi rmation. (For Channel 6, press 6, then EN-
TER. For Channel 55, press 5, 5 and ENTER.)
Press = RECORD to start recording.
7
Check whether there is enough space on the
4.
disc or on the hard drive.
Recording on Disc
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Recording’, then press 4
to enter the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
Recording
ecording_01_03
Guide to Recording Options (p.96)
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
8
Press < STOP to stop recording.
Press = RECORD again if you need to start
9
another recording session.
Recording on Hard Drive
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Recording’, then press 4
to enter the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
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Recording
2
Recording_01_03
Guide to Recording Options (p.96)
When completed, press SETUP to exit the
2
Setup menu.
Press HDD/DVD to select ‘HDD’ (hard drive)
3
as the target medium.
Press TV/MODE or SOURCE to select ‘TV’
4
as the signal source.
By default, pressing TV/MODE allows you to switch to TV
directly. However, if you have activated the ‘SCART Bypass’
mode earlier through Setup menu, you can only press
SOURCE to switch to TV.
If you press SOURCE, you may need to press the button
more than once to switch to ‘TV’.
Press CH5 and CH 6 to select desired
5
channel.
ecording_01_0
Recording from VCR/V8
Camcorder
Before you start....
Make sure all the cables are well connected
1.
from external device’s AV OUTPUT jacks to
the recorder’s AV INPUT jacks.
Camcorder
VIDEO
OUT
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
Audio/Video Cable
Note
• When using the S-Video jack to connect your
external equipment, please check whether you
have switched on the connection mode in the
Setup menu. Make necessary adjustment through
SetupRecordingFront AV.
Recording
Note
• You can press number buttons (0-9) to select a
channel. When completed, press ENTER for
confi rmation. (For Channel 6, press 6, then EN-
TER. For Channel 55, press 5, 5 and ENTER.)
Press = RECORD to start recording.
6
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
7
Press < STOP to stop recording.
Press = RECORD again if you need to start
8
another recording session.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct
1
signal source.
TV Front AV
ecording_02_03
DV SCART
Cue the external device and start playback at
2
the beginning of the scene you wish to record.
Press HDD/DVD to select your target medium.
3
If you would like to record on disc, press
OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and
place a recordable disc in the tray. Press
OPEN/CLOSE again to close the tray.
Press = RECORD to start recording.
4
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
5
Press < STOP to stop recording.
Press = RECORD again to start another
6
recording session.
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Recording from DV (Digital Camcorder)
Important
• The DV-Link INPUT jack on this recorder is for
use with DV-compatible camcorders only.
• Only DV signals can be input to the DV-Link
jack on this DVD recorder.
• Do not connect a MICRO MV format video
camcorder to the DV-Link jack.
• Despite the technology endeavour with which
this DVD recorder is built, it is still likely that
your DV may not be fully supported by the
recorder.
Before you start...
Check whether the DV is correctly connected
1.
to the inputs of this recorder.
Recording_02_05
The control pad will be displayed with the ‘Rec Link’ feature
enabled.
Press HDD/DVD to select your target medium.
4
If you would like to record on disc, press
OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and place
a recordable disc in the tray. Press OPEN/
CLOSE again to close the tray.
Press = RECORD to start recording.
5
Press < STOP to stop recording.
6
DV / Link
DV OUT
DV-Link
IEEE 1394
Camcoder
Recording with ‘Rec Link’
The ‘Rec Link’ feature allows you to easily record
materials from DV with the recorder’s remote
control. This function is automatically activated
when you connect your DV to the DVD recorder.
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Recording’, then press 4
to enter the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
Recording without ‘Rec
Link’
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Recording’, then press 4
to enter the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select a recording mode, then
press ENTER.
Guide to Recording Options (p.96)
When completed, press SETUP to exit the
2
Setup menu.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select ‘DV’ as
3
the signal source.
Press 5634 to select ‘Rec Link’ button on
4
the screen, then press ENTER to switch off the
function.
After switching off the function, you can control your DV
either through the on-screen control pad using 5634
and ENTER buttons, or through the control keys on DV.
Guide to Recording Options (p.96)
When completed, press SETUP to exit the
2
Setup menu.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select ‘DV’ as
3
the signal source.
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• The overall recording time depends on the
selected recording mode and the storage capacity
available on your target medium.
ecording_02_05
Press 5634 to select your desired function,
5
then press ENTER. Cue the DV at the beginning of the scene you wish to record.
Press HDD/DVD to select your target medium.
6
If you would like to record on disc, press
OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and
place a recordable disc in the tray. Press
OPEN/CLOSE again to close the tray.
Press = RECORD to start recording.
7
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
8
Press < STOP to stop recording.
Press = RECORD again if you need to start
9
another recording session.
• Recording will stop automatically when there is
no more space on your target medium or after 6
hours of recording (whichever happens fi rst).
Adding New Recording
Session(s)
After the previous recording is stopped, press
1
=RECORD again to start another recording
session.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording
2
Press <STOP to stop recording.
Press =RECORD again if you need to start
3
another recording session.
Note
• Each new recording session is placed after the
previous session unless a certain recorded title is
set to be overwritten.
Overwriting a Title (p.76)
Recording
One-Touch Recording
When all recording settings are confi rmed,
1
press =RECORD twice to instantly start a
30-minute recording session.
For longer recording hours, press =RECORD
2
repeatedly, which will offer you a length option
of up to 6 hours in 30-minute increments.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause recording.
3
Press <STOP to stop recording.
Press =RECORD again if you need to start
4
another recording session.
Note
• ‘One-Touch Recording’ will start with the
DVD recorder’s default settings, if you do not
make any setting changes before activating this
function.
Playing Last Recorded
Title (On Hard Drive Only)
Direct Playback
Press HDD/DVD to switch to HDD.
1
Press 4 PLAY.
2
Playback of the last recorded title will then
3
start.
Using Easy Guider
Press GUIDER to display the Easy Guider
1
menu.
On the Easy Guider menu, press 56 to select
2
‘Play’, then press ENTER.
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Press 56 to select ‘HDD’, then press
V
e
1
3
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘Last Recorded’, then
4
press ENTER.
Playback of the last recorded title will then
5
start.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
6
Press 4 PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked
stop.
Press < STOP again to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Using Chapter Mark
Important
Recording
HQ
ront A
Press 56 to select ‘Chapter Mark’, then press
3
ENTER.
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Composit
SP
LP
EP
SLP
Manually or by default, this DVD recorder allows
you to add chapter marks in your recordings. Depending on the target medium you use, allowance
for maximum chapters and titles you can add may
vary. Please see the table listed below for details.
Per Title Per Disc
Media
HDD
DVD
CD
Maxi.
Chapter
999 NA 5994
99 254 49
NA NA
Maxi.
Chapter
99 (Music)
98 (Video)
Maxi.
Title
Changing Chapter Interval
During recording, this DVD recorder can automatically divide a session into chapters by inserting
chapter marks. You can select a preferred interval
through the Setup menu.
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Recording’, then press
2
ENTER.
Press 56 to select your desired interval, then
4
press ENTER.
When completed, press3to return to the main
5
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
6
Setup menu.
Inserting Chapter Mark
during Recording
During recording, you can manually insert extra
chapter marks in addition to those created by
system default setting.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the signal
1
source.
Press =RECORD to start recording.
2
During recording, press EDIT to insert chapter
3
mark at your desired point.
Chpater Inserted
To add more chapter marks, repeat step 3.
4
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Timer
03
Recording
Timer Recording
Make use of the timer recording feature to record
programs and watch them at your leisure.
Important
his chapter introduces the timer record-
T
ing function offered by this DVD recorder. Please follow the steps listed below for
the application.
• If you use blank DVD-RW discs, you will need
to format the discs before recording. Press56to
select ‘Quick Preparation’ or ‘Full Preparation’,
then press ENTER.
• If you use blank CD-R/RW discs, you will
need to format the discs before recording. Press
5634 to select a suitable format, then press
ENTER.
Timer Recording
• Introducing Timer Record Menu..............52
• Setting Timer Program(Date/Time Mode)..53
• Setting Timer Program(ShowView® Mode)..55
ecording_01_
• This DVD recorder adopts the DVD+VR recording format, which enjoys a relatively greater
compatibility. However, it is still likely that
recordings made with this recorder may not be
able to be played back on other DVD recorders or
DVD players.
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• This DVD recorder features ‘AllWrite™’
3
P
technology, which allows users to record on
almost all types of recordable and rewritable
discs (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW).
However, it is still likely that certain brands of
discs cannot be used for recording on this DVD
recorder.
Before you start...
Check whether the system date and time of
1.
the DVD recorder is correct.
Setting System Date (p.16)
Introducing Timer Record
Menu
Press TIMER to display the Timer Record menu.
You can press4on a highlighted program to switch
between the ‘Date/Time Setting’ mode and the
‘ShowView Setting’ mode.
Date/Time Mode
Setting System Time (p.17)
Check whether the channel scanning process
2.
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.19)
Check whether you select and insert a record-
3.
able disc.
Guide to Using the Discs (p.93)
Check whether there is enough space on the
4.
disc or on the hard drive.
3h25m--S
14
1. Indicates the storage capacity available on the
destination disc for a particular recording mode.
2. Indicates the current system date.
3. Indicates the current system time.
4. Indicates the page you are viewing.
5. Indicates the error message bar.
6. Indicates the function of canceling Timer
Program. Press to clear settings.
7. Indicates the TV channel(s) from which you
would like to record program(s).
8. Indicates the assigned target device.
9. Indicates the assigned recording frequency.
10. Indicates the assigned date of your desired
program(s).
11. Indicates the assigned time of your desired
program(s).
12. Indicates the status of preset Timer Program(s).
: Timer Program successfully activated.
: Timer Program not successfully activated.
13. Indicates the ‘Next Page’ function. Press to
switch to the next page.
14. Indicates the ‘Exit’ function. Press to exit the
Timer Record menu.
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Note
6. Indicates the assigned recording mode.
• The Timer Program list is automatically sorted
by system according to the start time of each
program, regardless of its recording mode or
recording frequency.
For example, regardless of the order you enter
the timer settings, the system will automatically
list preset programs in the following sequence
according to the start time of each program.
Source Repeat Date Time
Ch. 4
Ch. 6 Once 31/01/05 13:00~14:30
Ch. 3
Ch. 3
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
• This DVD recorder allows users to set up a
Weekly (Every
Mondays)
Daily (Monday
through Sunday)
Daily (Monday
through Sunday)
Daily (Monday
through Sunday)
Weekly (Every
Mondays)
maximum of 32 programs for timer recording,
which will be displayed on four separate pages. If
the number of preset programs is less than eight,
only one page will be shown, and the ‘Next Page’
button will be disabled.
31/01/05 07:00~08:00
31/01/05 19:00~20:00
01/02/05 19:00~20:00
02/02/05 19:00~20:00
07/02/05 07:00~08:00
7. Indicates the sound option selected for the
program.
8. Indicates a new Timer Program. Press to start
setting a Timer Program.
9. Indicates the ‘Exit’ function. Press to exit the
Timer Program menu.
Setting Timer Program
(Date/Time Mode)
Press TIMER to display the Timer Record
1
menu.
Press ENTER to start new setting, or press
2
56to select a previous setting which you
would like to modify.
Press 56 to select ‘Source’, then press
3
ENTER. Press 56 to select the singal
source, then press ENTER.
If you select ‘TV’ as the signal source, press
4
56 or number buttons (0-9) to enter the
channel number, then ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘HDD/DVD’, then press
5
ENTER. Press 56 to select the target
medium, then press ENTER.
Timer Recording
ShowView Mode
9
1. Indicates the storage capacity available on the
destination disc for a particular recording mode.
2. Indicates the current system date.
3. Indicates the current system time.
4. Indicates the page you are viewing.
5. Indicates the ShowView® number of your
desired TV program(s).
Press 56 to select a recording mode, then
6
press ENTER.
Press 56to select ‘Repeat’, then press
7
ENTER.
Once
If you select ‘Once’, you need to set the date.
Press 5634or number buttons (0-9) to
enter the date.
Daily
If you select ‘Daily’, you do not need to set the
date, since the Timer Record program will be
automatically set for each day until the setting
is cancelled or the target medium has no more
storage capacity.
Weekly
If you select ‘Weekly’, a weekly calendar will
appear for you to select the day.
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Press 5634or number buttons (0-9) to
9
enter the end time, then press ENTER.
If you select ‘TV’ as the signal source, press
10
5634 to select ‘Sound’, then press
ENTER. Press 56 to select the TV audio
mode, then press ENTER.
PDC/VPS
Press56to select desired day(s), then press
ENTER to confi rm your selection. When
completed, press 56 to select ‘OK, then
press ENTER.
Note
• You can select more than one day for the weekly
mode. For example, if your desired programs are
broadcast every Thursdays and Fridays, you can
assign the timer setting only once by selecting
both Thursday and Friday.
• If you select ‘Daily’ or ‘Weekly’ for timer
recording, it is suggested that you use further
commands for more effective application.
Press 5634 to select ‘Advanced’, then press
ENTER. Choose whether or not to designate a
period of time to your Timer Programs by selecting ‘With restriction’ or ‘Without restriction’.
In ‘Daily’ mode:
Options Recording Results
The preset program will be
With restriction
Without
restriction
In ‘Weekly’ mode:
recorded every day during the
designated period of time.
The preset program will be
recorded every day continuously.
Press 5634 to select ‘PDC’, then press
11
ENTER. Press 56to switch on or off the
PDC function, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘OK’, then press ENTER
12
to save the setting and return to the Timer
Record menu.
Press 5634 to select ‘Cancel’, then press
ENTER, if you would like to discard current
setting.
Press 56 to select another item on the list,
13
then press ENTER, if you would like to set up
more Timer Programs.
If not, select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER. Or
press TIMER to exit the Timer Record menu.
To stop a timer-recording session:
Press <STOP to cease the timer recording. Please
note that it may take a few seconds before the
program is completely brought to an end.
To check the recording status while ‘Timer
Record’ is active:
Press DISPLAY to bring up the Timer Record
information on screen.
Note
• This DVD recorder allows you to set up a maximum of 32 Timer Programs. If your setting list
is full, you need to delete some of the programs
before you can input new ones.
Options Recording Results
The preset program will be
With restriction
Without
restriction
Press 56to select ‘Start’, then press ENTER.
8
Press 5634or number buttons (0-9) to
enter the start time, then press ENTER.
recorded on certain day(s) every
week during the designated period
of time.
The preset program will be
recorded on certain day(s) every
week continuously.
• This DVD recorder allows you to use a maximum
of 20 PDC settings for your preset Timer Programs. If you have used up the quota, you need
to cancel the setting on some preset programs
before you can assign the feature to other timer
recordings. Meanwhile, please be reminded that
the PDC is applicable only when your DVD
recorder is in standby mode. If you have been
using the DVD recorder before a preset Timer
Program starts, it will not be monitored by the
PDC system., and the preset Timer Program will
begin following the original schedule.
• This DVD recorder features ‘power-on’ timer
recording: you do not need to switch off the
recorder to activate the function.
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Why This Happened
S
S
Why is my preset program not completely
recorded?
Incomplete recording may be resulted from:
• Insuffi cient space
If there is not enough space on the target medium,
your preset program can only be partially recorded
depending on the amount of capacity available.
• Overlapped Timer Program settings
The unfi nished recording may occur when time
settings of two Timer Programs overlap. Under
the circumstances, the DVD recorder stops recording the earlier program at the start time of the
later program. (The black bars represent contents
recorded.)
Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to
1
enter the ShowView® number, then press
ENTER.
PDC/VP
Details of the preset program will be displayed.
The ‘Preset Channel’ dialogue box will appear,
2
if the DVD recorder fails to fi nd information of
a corresponding channel. Presss 5634or
number buttons (0-9) to enter the channel number shown on your TV, then press ENTER.
Timer Recording
Setting Timer Program
(ShowView® Mode)
There are two ways to set up Timer Programs using
the ShowView® system. For more information on
how to set up the system, please see ‘Setting the
ShowView® System’.
Path 1:
1. Press the ShowView button to display the
ShowView menu.
Path 2:
1. Press TIMER to display the Timer Record
menu.
2. Press ENTER to start new setting, or press 56
to select a previous setting which you would like
to modify, then press ENTER.
3. Press 5634 to go to the ‘ShowView’ button,
then press ENTER to display the ShowView
setup menu.
DC/VP
Note
• To make use of the ShowView® system for timer
recording, you need to match the GCNs (guide
channel numbers) used by the ShowView®
system with the channel numbers shown on
your TV, so that the relevant information can be
correctly assigned to the programs you would
like to record.
Press 56 to select ‘Repeat’, then press
3
ENTER. Press 56 to select a recording
frequency (Once/Daily/Weekly), then press
ENTER.
Press 56 to select ‘HDD/DVD’, then
4
press ENTER. Press 56to select the target
medium, then press ENTER.
Press 56 to select a recording mode, then
5
press ENTER.
Press 56to select ‘Sound’, then press
6
ENTER. Press 56 to select the TV audio
mode, then press ENTER.
Press 56to select ‘PDC’, then press ENTER.
7
Press 56to switch on or off the PDC function, then press ENTER.
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Press 56 to select ‘OK’, then press ENTER
8
to save the setting and return to the Timer
Record menu.
Press 5634 to select ‘Cancel’, then press
ENTER, if you would like to discard current
setting.
Press 56 to select another item on the list,
9
and press ENTER if you want to set up more
Timer Record programs.
If not, select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER. Or
press TIMER to exit the Timer Record Menu.
Note
• If you would like to return to the Date/Time
mode, press 5634to select ‘Date/Time
Setting’, then press ENTER. Please note that all
the settings you have entered will be cleared once
you exit the present setup screen.
• This DVD recorder allows you to set up a maximum of 32 Timer Programs. If your setting list
is full, you need to delete some of the programs
before you can input new ones.
Why This Happened
Why is my preset program not completely
recorded?
Incomplete recording may be resulted from:
• Insuffi cient space
If there is not enough space on the target medium,
your preset program can only be partially recorded
depending on the amount of capacity available.
• Overlapped Timer Program settings
The unfi nished recording may occur when time
settings of two Timer Programs overlap. Under
the circumstances, the DVD recorder stops recording the earlier program at the start time of the
later program. (The black bars represent contents
recorded.)
• This DVD recorder allows you to use a maximum
of 20 PDC settings for your preset Timer Programs. If you have used up the quota, you need
to cancel the setting on some preset programs
before you can assign the feature to other timer
recordings. Meanwhile, please be reminded that
the PDC is applicable only when your DVD
recorder is in standby mode. If you have been
using the DVD recorder before a preset Timer
Program starts, it will not be monitored by the
PDC system, and the preset Timer Program will
begin following the original schedule.
• This DVD recorder features ‘power-on’ timer
recording: you do not need to switch off the
recorder to activate the function.
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Time Shift
Time Shift
‘Time Shift’ consists of two convenient features:
program pause and simultaneous playback. The
former allows you to pause live TV broadcast,
while the latter lets you watch recorded contents
before the recording is fi nished.
Important
Please note that if the source materials you are
viewing are copy-protected, you will not be able to
make use of the ‘Time Shift’ function.
Before you start
Time Shift
his chapter introduces the ‘Time Shif’
T
function offered by this DVD recorder.
Please follow the steps listed
below for the application.
• Pausing Live TV Broadcast..................58
• Record and Play..............................58
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
1.
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
Connecting up Your DVD Recorder (p.12)
Check whether the channel scanning process
2.
for your TV is completed.
Setting TV Channels (p.19)
Check whether there is enough space on the
3.
hard drive.
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Pausing Live TV Broadcast
Live program pause offers you great fl exibil-
ity when watching TV. Press TIME SHIFT to
pause the program you are viewing, and come
back later to watch from where you left off.
Important
The maximum time for live program pause is 3
hours.
Before you start…
Check whether the video signal source of your
1.
TV is switched to the DVD recorder.
Record and Play
(On Hard Drive Only)
During recording or timer recording, press 4
1
PLAY to start playback of contents recorded
on the hard drive.
Playback will then start from beginning of the
2
recorded session.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
3
Press 4 PLAY again to resume playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback.
Press < STOP again to stop the recording
completely.
Press CH5 and CH 6 to select a desired
1
channel.
Press TIME SHIFT to pause the program you
2
are currently watching.
The scene displayed on the TV screen will be the last picture
shown when you press TIME SHIFT.
Press 4 PLAY when you decide to go back to
3
watch the program. The program will then be
played back from where it is interrupted.
Press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback.
4
Press4 PLAY again to resume playback.
Press TIME SHIFT to switch off the function,
5
and return to the normal TV-viewing mode.
Note
• You can only use this function when the recording has been in progress for at least 10 seconds.
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Playback
Playback
his chapter introduces the playback
T
function offered by this DVD recorder.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
With this DVD recorder, you can play back a wide
range of media fi les as well as various types of
discs. Make use of the features provided by the
Navigation menu too to enjoy an advanced viewing
experience.
Important
• Please note that it is likely you may not be able to
play back discs which contain contents recorded
in other DVD recorders.
• This DVD recorder can only play DVD-Video
discs marked with the same region code as
printed on its rear panel. If you try to play discs
with differnt region code(s), a message saying
‘Invalid Region Code’ will appear on screen.
Example of region code:
Playback
• Introducing Navigation Menu................60
• Playing DVD-Video Disc.....................64
• Playing VCD/SVCD Disc.....................65
• Playing Audio CD............................65
• Playing Video File............................65
• Playing Music File............................66
• Playing Picture File...........................67
• Playing Picture with Music..................67
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Introducing Navigation
Menu
During playback, press NAVI. button on the remote
control to display the Navigation menu.
Before you start...
The options shown on the Navigation menu
1.
vary depending on the media types (e.g.
DVD, audio CD, VCD, etc.) as well as the
supporting features offered by the media being
played. Unavailable options will be disabled.
When playing DVD-Video discs or video titles ...
When playing audio CDs or music fi les...
When playing pictures...
When playing VCD or SVCD ...
When playing video fi les...
Repeat
The ‘Repeat’ feature allows you to repeat a track,
title, fi le or disc, depending on the media type.
Press 5634 to select ‘Repeat’, then press
1
ENTER repeatedly to choose a repeat mode.
Content Type Repeat Mode
DVD-Video /
Video Title
VCD/SVCD
Video File
Audio CD
Repeat One
Repeat Off
Repeat All
Repeat Off
Repeat One Repeat All
Repeat Off
Repeat One Repeat All
Repeat Off
60
Music File
Picture
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3 to
2
exit the Navigation menu.
Repeat One Repeat All
Repeat Off
Repeat All
Repeat Off
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Zoom (For DVD-Video/
Video Title)
The ‘Zoom’ feature allows you to enlarge the
video image and to pan through the enlarged image
during playback.
Press 56 to select ‘Zoom’, then press
1
ENTER.
A control pad will appear.
Press 5634 to select the ‘zoom in’ icon,
2
then press ENTER repeatedly to enlarge the
video image by 100%, 200%, 300% or 400%.
Or, select the ‘zoom out’ icon, then press
ENTER repeatedly to reduce the video image
by 400%, 300%, 200% or 100%.
To resume the normal video image size, press
3
5634 to select the ‘100%’ button, then
press ENTER.
A control pad will appear.
Press 5634 to select the ‘zoom in’ icon,
2
then press ENTER repeatedly to enlarge the
picture by 1/2X, 3/4X or 1X. Or, select the
‘zoom out’ icon, then press ENTER repeatedly
to reduced the picture by 3/4X, 1/2X or 1/4X.
To resume the normal picture size, press
3
5634 to select ‘100%’, then press EN-
TER.
To view different sections of the enlarged
4
picture, go to the on-screen control pad. Press
5634to select the direction you would like
to apply, then press ENTER.
Press ENTER repeatedly, if necessary, to move
the picture.
When completed, press 5634 to select
5
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Playback
To view different sections of the enlarged
4
image, go to the on-screen control pad. Press
5634to select the direction you would like
to apply, then press ENTER.
Press ENTER repeatedly, if necessary, to
move the image.
When completed, press 5634 to select
5
‘Exit’, then press ENTER.
Picture Control (For Pictures)
The ‘Picture Control’ function not only allows you
to enlarge or reduce the picture image, but also
makes it possible to pan through the image for
more detailed viewing.
Press 56 to select ‘Picture Control’, then
1
press ENTER.
Slow Motion
Press 56 to select ‘Slow Motion’, then press
1
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select from the options:
2
···►
1/2x,
···►
1/4x,
◄···
1/2x or
then press ENTER.
Press4PLAY to resume normal playback.
3
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit
the Navigation menu.
◄···
1/4x,
Search
You can search a disc which contains video fi les
or titles by entering the title/chapter number or by
entering a specifi c time. A similar function is also
offered when you play back audio CDs or other
supported music fi les.
To preform the function when playing video
fi les/titles, press 56 to select ‘Search’, then press
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
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To search by title/chapter number:
03
To search by time:
To search by chapter/title number, press 56
1
to select ‘Title/Chapter’, then press ENTER.
Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to
2
enter the numbers, then press ENTER.
The bar for entering the title/chapter number will appear.
If during the process you would like to revise
the number you enter, press 3to re-edit the last
digit(s) when necessary.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit
3
the Navigation menu.
To search by time, press 56 to select ‘Time’,
1
then press ENTER.
Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to
2
enter the numbers, then press ENTER.
The bar for entering time will appear.
If during the process you would like to revise
the number you enter, press 3to re-edit the
last digit(s) when necessary.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit
3
the Navigation menu.
Note
• If the number you enter exceeds total title/chapter
number, an invalid icon will appear, and the
recorder will keep playing back the disc.
• If you would like to see the total number of
title/chapter, please go to ‘Information’ on the
Navigation menu.
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
About ‘Title and Chapter’
For DVD-Video or other digital videos, disc
contents are usually divided into individual titles,
which you may preview using the disc menu.
Some titles may be further divided into a smaller
unit called ‘chapter’. To view the disc menu,
press MENU on the remote control to activate the
function.
Note
• If the number you enter exceeds total time, an
invalid icon will appear, and the recorder will
keep playing back the disc.
• If you would like to see the overall time, please
go to ‘Information’ on the Navigation menu.
A-B Repeat
Press 5634 to select ‘A-B Repeat’, then
1
press ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
When playback reaches the beginning of your
2
desired session, press 56 to select ‘Set Point
A’, then press ENTER.
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When playback reaches the end of the desired
3
session, press 56 to select ‘Set Point B’, then
press ENTER.
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Repeat from point A to point B will start.
4
To cancel the repeat mode, press 56 to select
5
‘Cancel’, then press ENTER.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit
6
the Navigation menu.
Press 56 to select a subtitle language, then
2
press ENTER.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit
3
the Navigation menu.
Note
Note
• If you exit the function, setting only point A, the
preset point A will still be valid when you enter
the ‘A-B Repeat’ function next time.
• The ‘Cancel’ function is only available when
both point A and point B are set.
• The ‘A-B Repeat’ setting will be canceled when
you bring the program to a marked stop or a full
stop.
Subtitle
Some pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one
subtitle language. The language initially selected
for playback will be the one you select when you
fi rst set up the DVD recorder. Nevertheless, you
can change the subtitle language of the disc at any
time.
Setting Language (p.16)
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
Audio
Some pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one
audio language. The language initially selected for
playback will be the one you select when you fi rst
set up the DVD recorder. However, you can change
the audio language of the disc at any time.
Setting Audio Output (p.18)
Press 56 to select ‘Audio’, then press
1
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select an audio language, then
2
press ENTER.
Playback
Press 56 to select ‘Subtitle’, then press
1
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit
3
the Navigation menu.
Note
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
• When VCD/SVCD is selected for playback,
audio options will be: Normal, SWAP, Left and
Right.
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Angle
Some pre-recorded DVD discs contains scenes shot
from different camera angles. You can choose to
view these camera angles during playback.
Press 56 to select ‘Angle’, then press
1
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select a camera angle, then press
2
ENTER.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press3to exit
3
the Navigation menu.
Note
• Different categories of information will be shown
depending on the media type.
Playing DVD-Video Disc
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit
3
the Navigation menu.
Note
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
Information
During playback, you can select to show the disc
information on the top of the screen or to hide it.
Press 56 to select ‘Information’, then press
1
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, then press
2
ENTER.
If playback does not start automatically, press
3
4PLAY to begin playback.
A menu might appear when the disc is in playback mode.
Press 5634 to select an item and confi rm
4
with ENTER.
If the titles and chapters are numbered, press number buttons (0-9) to select a menu item and confi rm with ENTER.
Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked
5
stop.
Press 4 PLAY to resume playback from a
marked stop.
Press < STOP twice to bring the playback to
a full stop.
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.
6
Note
• If you would like to bring up the DVD menu,
press MENU on the remote control to display it.
If you select ‘On’, disc information will be displayed on the
top of the screen.
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Playing VCD/SVCD Disc
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Programmed Playback
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
If playback does not start automatically, press
3
4 PLAY to begin playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked
4
stop.
Press 4 PLAY to resume playback from a
marked stop.
Press < STOP twice to bring the playback to
a full stop.
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.
5
Note
• This DVD recorder supports discs recorded with
multiple sessions.
If playback does not start automatically, press
3
4 PLAY to begin playback.
Press EDIT to bring up the editing bar.
4
Press the number buttons (0-9) to enter the
5
number of track you would like to play and
confi rm with ENTER.
When completed, press 4 PLAY to begin
6
playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback.
Press 4 PLAY to resume playback.
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.
7
Note
• This DVD recorder supports discs recorded with
multiple sessions.
Playback
Playing Audio CD
Normal Playback
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
If playback does not start automatically, press
3
4 PLAY to begin playback.
Press < STOP to stop playback.
4
Press 4 PLAY to resume playback.
To remove the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.
5
Playing Video File
Before you start...
Check whether the disc you insert contains
1.
video fi les.
In some cases, the disc recorded on other
2.
recorders need to be fi nalized before it can be
played back on this DVD recorder.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
3
Menu.
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1
Press5634 to select the source medium,
4
then press ENTER.
Press34 to select ‘Video’, then press
5
ENTER.
Press5634 to select a video title, then
6
press ENTER.
Playback will then start.
7
Press 9 PREVIOUS or : NEXT to advance
8
or return to the previous or next chapter.
Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked
9
stop.
Press 4 PLAY to resume playback from a
marked stop.
Press < STOP twice to bring the playback to
a full stop.
Note
• This DVD recorder supports discs recorded with
multiple sessions.
Press5634 to select the source medium,
4
then press ENTER.
Press34 to select ‘Music’, then press
5
ENTER.
Press5634 to select a music album, then
6
press ENTER to go into the album.
Press56to select a music fi le, then press
7
ENTER.
Playback will then start.
8
Press < STOP to stop playback.
9
Press 4 PLAY to resume playback.
Note
• If an MP3 fi le name includes two-byte character,
it may not be displayed correctly.
• This DVD recorder does not support ID3 (for
MP3) and WMA tags.
• This DVD recorder does not support MP3-Pro
fi les.
Playing Music File
Before you start...
Check whether the disc you insert contains
1.
music fi les.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
3
Menu.
• The MP3 fi le bitrates supported by this DVD
recorder are: 32Kbps - 320Kbps.
• This DVD recorder supports discs recorded with
multiple sessions.
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Playing Picture File
Playing Picture with
Music
Before you start...
Check whether the disc you insert contains
1.
picture fi les.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc on the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
3
Menu.
Press5634 to select the source medium,
4
then press ENTER.
Press34 to select ‘Picture’, then press
5
ENTER.
Press5634 to select a picture album, then
6
press ENTER to go into the album.
Press5634 to select a picture, then press
7
ENTER to start playback.
Press34to skip to the previous or next
8
picture.
This DVD recorder allows you to play back picture
and music fi les at the same time. You can use this
function either through the Contents Menu or
through Easy Guider.
Using Contents Menu
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
1
Menu.
Press5634 to select the source medium,
2
then press ENTER.
Press34 to select ‘Picture’, then press
3
ENTER.
Press5634 to select a picture album, then
4
press ENTER.
Press5634 to select a picture, then press
5
ENTER. Playback will then start.
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
6
Menu.
Press34 to select ‘Music’, then press
7
ENTER.
Press5634 to select a music album, then
8
press ENTER.
Press5634 to select a music fi le, then press
9
ENTER. Playback will then start.
Press34to skip to the previous or next
10
picture.
Press5repeatedly to rotate the picture clockwise, or press 6repeatedly to rotate the picture
counterclockwise.
Playback
Press5repeatedly to rotate the picture clock-
9
wise, or press 6repeatedly to rotate the picture
counterclockwise.
Press < STOP to stop playback.
10
Press 4 PLAY to resume playback.
Using Easy Guider
For more information on how to make use of the
simultaneous playback, please see ‘Using Easy
Guider: Play’.
Note
• This feature is only applicable when there are
both picture and music fi les on the hard drive or
on the disc you insert.
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Digital
Video
MPEG-4
Built with the MPEG-4 support, this DVD recorder
allows you to watch MPEG-4-based videos with
your TV.
Important
Support
his chapter introduces the playback
T
function offered by this DVD recorder
for users to watch the digital videos compressed with the new MPEG-4 technology.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
MPEG-4.......................................68
• Supporting Formats.............................69
• Playing MEPG-4 Files..........................69
It is illegal to download and use unauthorized
copyrighted materials. Make sure you obtain the
permission or authorization from copyright owners
and related third-parties before you start using or
watching the videos or fi les. If you fail to do so,
you may be subject to fi nes and/or penalties.
Before you start...
Check whether the video signal of this DVD
1.
recorder is correctly displayed on your TV
screen.
Navigation Menu...................................70
• Subtitle..............................................70
DivX® VOD............................................71
• Step 1: Applying a User Account............71
• Step 2: Registering Your DVD Recorder....71
• Step 3: Selecting Video Files.................72
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Supporting Formats
1
Playing MEPG-4 Files
The MPEG-4 technology allows a large video
fi le, such as a two-hour movie, to be effi ciently
compressed without sacrifi cing its original video
and audio quality. If you watch an MPEG-4-based
movie, there may be subtitle fi les saved for
playback in addition to the video/audio fi les. Please
check the table listed below to see whether your
MPEG-4 fi les are supported by this DVD recorder.
MPEG-4 File Formats Supported
Category Codec
Standard
Movie Video • DivX
• XviD
Audio • MP3
• AC3
• LPCM
Subtitle N/A SUB, SRT, TXT
Note
• Bitmap-based subtitles, such as idx+sub, are not
supported by this DVD recorder.
File Type
AVI, MP4,
DIVX, DIV
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
If playback does not start automatically, press
3
4 PLAY to begin playback.
If the fi le is not supported by the DVD
4
recorder, a dialogue box will appear. Press
ENTER to skip the fi le.
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If the disc contains other fi les, the DVD
5
recorder will start playing back the next fi le.
Press < STOP to stop playback at a marked
6
stop.
Press 4 PLAY to resume playback from a
marked stop.
Digital Video Support
Note
• During playback, press NAVI to display the
Navigation menu, which features a list of options
for you to enjoy a customized viewing experience.
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Navigation
03
Menu
Press NAVI to display additional viewing options
during playback. For more information, please see
‘Introducing Navigation Menu’.
Before you start...
• Placed the fi le in the same folder as the video itle,
or under an appropriate sub-directory.
In addition, you need to save the subtitle fi le either
in the same folder as the video title, or in a sub-directory which is given one of the following names:
SRT, SUB, SUBS, SUBTITLE or SUBTITLES.
Using Text-Based Subtitle
Press 56 to select ‘Subtitle’, then press
1
ENTER to go to the sub-menu.
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The options shown on the Navigation menu
1.
vary depending on the media types (e.g.
DVD, audio CD, VCD, etc.) as well as the
supporting features offered by the media being
played. Unavailable options will be disabled.
Subtitle
This DVD recorder supports the text-based subtitles
when playing back MPEG-4 videos. Activate
the function to get the most out of your viewing
experience.
Important
If you would like the subtitle to be automatically
displayed when playback starts, please make sure
you have:
Press 56 to switch on or off the subtitle
2
function, or to select an appropriate coding
system for displaying the subtitle correctly,
then press ENTER.
Press NAVI. again or repeatedly press 3to exit
3
the Navigation menu.
Note
• This function will be disabled, if not available.
• Given a correct fi le name.
You need to give the same fi le names to video title
and subtitle fi le, so that the DVD recorder can
match one fi le with the other. For example, name
‘XXX.avi’ for the video title, and ‘XXX.txt’ for the
accompanied subtitle fi le.
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DivX® VOD
DivX® VOD (video-on-demand) allows you to
download video fi les to your PC, which you can
watch either on your computer or on your TV. To
protect copyrights of these digital videos, the service features an Internet-based copyright protection
system called DRM (digital rights management).
DRM safeguards copyrights through an online
authorization process. To watch DRM-protected
video fi les, you need to complete the registration
procedure.
Step 1: Applying for a
User Account
To watch DRM-protected video fi les, you need to
register a user account on the DivX® website fi rst.
For more information, please visit: http://www.
divx.com/vod.
Step 2: Registering Your
DVD Recorder
Checking Registration
Code
To register your DVD recorder, you will need to
acquire the recorder’s registration code.
Digital Video Support
What You Need to Do:
Step 1: Applying for a user account
Step 2: Registering your DVD recorder
Step 3: Selecting your desired video fi les
Step 4: Playing the fi les on your DVD recorder
Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
1
Press 56 to select ‘Playback’, then press 4
2
to enter the sub-menu.
Press 56 to select ‘DivX(R) VOD’, then
3
press ENTER.
Press ENTER to display the registration
4
information.
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The registration code of your DVD recorder will appear.
(The code seen above serves as an example only.)
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When completed, press SETUP to exit the
5
Setup menu.
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Registering Code Online
After you acquire the ID code, go to the DivX®
website, and enter the recorder’s registration code
in your account. When you fi nish fi lling in the
required details, you will then be directed to a fi lm
download link. Follow the instructions given on the
website, and save the short fi lm on a disc.
Step 4: Playing Video Files
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
Playing Information Disc
To complete the registration process, you need to
play the disc which contains the downloaded fi lm
on your DVD recorder.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
1
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the
2
label side facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE.
If playback does not start automatically, press
3
4 PLAY to begin playback.
Your DVD recorder is then offi cially registered
4
when playback stops.
Step 3: Selecting Video
Files
If playback does not start automatically, press
3
4 PLAY to begin playback.
If the fi le is not protected by the DRM system,
4
playabck will then begin.
If the fi le is protected by the DRM system,
5
the system will check whether the DVD
recorder’s registration code corresponds to the
user account which holds viewing rights of the
video fi le.
If you have purchased the fi le, playback will
6
then start.
If you have a rental fi le, a dialogue box show-
7
ing the remaining number of viewing rights
will appear. Press 34to select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’,
then press ENTER.
Select the video fi les you would like to watch from
various online rental or retail shops. Normally,
users pay to get the viewing rights of these video
fi les, which are downloaded to users’ PCs. If you
would like to watch them on your TV, you need to
transfer these fi les to the recordable CD or DVD
discs.
Note
• Conditions of viewing rights vary depending on
the service providers.
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Editing
Editing
his chapter introduces the editing
T
function offered by this DVD recorder.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
Use the editing features to create your viewing
preference and to avoid the interruption of TV
commercials.
Important
• The editing functions are not applicable to video
titles saved on recordable and rewritable CDs
(CD-R/CD-RW).
• For video titles saved on recordable and
rewritable DVDs (DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/
RW), available editing functions may vary
depending on the disc format (minus or plus).
• If you do not fi nalize a disc before playing it on
other compatible devices, results of the editings
you have made on the disc will not be shown.
• Please fi nish all editings before fi nalizing the
discs. You CANNOT apply the editing function
to a fi nalized disc, except in a DVD-RW disc
previously formatted in ‘Quick Preparation’
mode.
Editing
• Introducing Edit Menu........................ 74
• Editing Titles......................................75
• Editing Chapters.................................78
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6. Indicates the elapsed time for current title.
Introducing Edit Menu
You can activate the Edit menu either by using the
Contents Menu or by pressing the EDIT button on
your remote control during playback.
Path 1: Using Contents Menu
1. Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
Menu.
2. Press 5634 to select the source medium,
then press ENTER.
3. Press34 to select ‘Video’, then press ENTER.
4. Press5634 to select a video title.
5. Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
The Edit menu will fi rst be displayed with ‘Rename’,
‘Protect’, ‘Overwrite’ and ‘Erase’ buttons enabled.
You can use basic playback functions (shown in the bar
under the PIP window) on the Edit menu. When you press
4PLAY to start playback, more function buttons will be
activated.
7. Indicates the total time of current title.
8. Indicates the editing options for chapters.
9. Indicates the ‘Exit’ function. Press to exit the
Edit menu.
About ‘Title and Chapter’
For DVD-Video or other digital videos, disc
contents are usually divided into individual titles,
which you may preview using the disc menu.
Some titles may be further divided into a smaller
unit called ‘chapter’. To view the disc menu,
press MENU on the remote control to activate the
function.
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Path 2: Pressing EDIT Button during
Playback
1. Start playing back a title via the Contents Menu
or via DVD menu.
2. Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
1 2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
1. Indicates the PIP window, where the last image
of video title being played is shown.
2. Indicates the editing options for titles.
3. Indicates the selected thumbnail picture.
Important
Manually or by default, this DVD recorder allows
you to add chapter marks in your recordings. Depending on the target medium you use, allowance
for maximum chapters and titles you can add may
vary. Please see the table listed below for details.
Per Title Per Disc
Media
HDD
DVD
CD
Maxi.
Chapter
999 NA 5994
99 254 49
NA NA
Maxi.
Chapter
99 (Music)
98 (Video)
Maxi.
Title
4. Indicates the original editing markings of
current title.
5. Indicates the progress bar for current title.
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Editing Titles
03
• Please pay extra attention when you name a title,
as the DVD recorder does not inhibit you from
entering same names for different titles.
Naming a Title
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select
3
‘Rename’, then press ENTER.
On-Screen Input Keypad (p.28)
Press 56 to select ‘Clear’, then press
4
ENTER before starting to enter the new name.
Protecting a Title
You can protect the title from accidental erasure or
unplanned editings when you activate the ‘Protect’
function. When the function is switched on, the title
CANNOT be edited or erased. If you need to edit
it, you must unlock the fi le fi rst.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select
3
‘Protect’.
Editing
Press 5634 to select desired letters,
5
numbers or punctuation marks, then press
ENTER.
You can enter up to 30 characters for a title name.
If you want to make changes during the pro-
6
cess, press 5634 to select ‘Back’, which
allows you to delete character by character in a
backward direction, then press ENTER.
If you want to delete all the characters you
have entered, press 5634 to select ‘Clear’,
then press ENTER.
If you decide not to change the original title
name, press 5634 to select ‘Cancel’, then
press ENTER.
When completed, press 5634 to select
7
‘Finish’, then press ENTER.
Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs and hard drive only.
• The entry bar CANNOT be left blank. If such
a condition occurs, you will not be able to exit
the keypad screen. Please follow the instruction
given in the pop-up dialogue box, and go back to
complete the process.
Press ENTER to switch on or off the function.
4
Press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER
5
to exit the setting.
If you switch on the function, a lock icon will
6
be shown next to the protected title when you
return to the disc menu or Contents Menu.
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Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs and hard drive only.
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Overwriting a Title
When you apply the function to a title, it will be
deleted and overwritten when you record new
title/program next time.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select
3
‘Overwrite’.
• Available recording time shown for the overwritten slot may not be exact, as it is likely to be
affected by the recording mode of the overwritten
title. It is suggested that you allow some fl exibil-
ity when assigning new recording to this section.
Splitting a Title
Use this function to divide a title into two parts.
After being split, the new titles can be merged
again. You can use ‘Split’ and ‘Merge’ functions to
edit out commercials or scenes you would like to
skip to enjoy an interruption-free viewing experience.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select ‘Split’,
3
then press ENTER.
Press ENTER to switch on or off the function.
4
Press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER
5
to exit the setting.
If you switch on the function, a pen icon will
6
be shown next to the overwritten title when
you return to the disc menu or Contents Menu.
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Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs only.
• After the ‘Overwrite’ function is switched on,
new recording will be saved in the slot previously
occupied by the overwritten title. If the new
program lasts longer than the old one, it will be
recorded continuously. To prevent accidental erasure, it is suggested that you activate the ‘Protect’
function for the title immediately following the
overwritten one.
When the playback reaches the point where
4
you would like to set a dividing mark, press
56 to select ‘Split’, then press ENTER.
The title will be split into two new titles at where you press
ENTER during playback.
To split more titles, repeat steps 1 to 4. Or
5
press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER
to exit the setting.
Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
rewritable DVD (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) discs and
hard drive only.
• The split function is only applicable to video
titles longer than 6 seconds.
• You will not be able to split titles, if there are
already 49 titles or 99 chapters on your disc.
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Merging Two Titles into
03
One
Use this function to merge two titles into one, such
as two sections of programs before and after the
commercials. After being merged, the new title can
still be split again.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select ‘Merge
3
with’, then press ENTER.
Erasing a Title
Important
Use this function to erase a title. Please note that
once erased, the title(s) CANNOT be retrieved.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select ‘Erase’,
3
then press ENTER.
Editing
A menu showing all titles applicable for this
4
function will be displayed.
Press 5634 to select the title to be merged
5
with, then press ENTER.
To merge more titles, repeat steps 1 to 5. Or
6
press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER
to exit the setting.
Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
rewritable DVD (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) discs and
hard drive only.
• For video titles recorded on a DVD+RW or a
DVD-RW disc, you can only merge the title with
its previous/next title and only when the previous/next title has the same recording quality, TV
signal, audio and video settings. Otherwise, the
function will not be applicable.
• Protected and deleted titles CANNOT be
merged.
The title selected will be erased.
4
To erase more titles, repeat steps 1-4. Or press
5
56 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER to
exit the setting.
After you complete the process, a deleted title
6
will be shown when you return to the disc
menu or Contents Menu.
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Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs and hard drive only.
• You CANNOT erase recorded title(s) on a DVD-
R or DVD+R disc if the disc is fi nalized.
• You CANNOT erase protected title(s).
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Setting a Title Thumbnail
Normally the fi rst picture of a recording is used as
the indicating image. However, you can choose any
image from the recording as the indicator.
Editing Chapters
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select ‘Set
3
Thumbnail’, then press ENTER.
When desired image appears, press ENTER to
4
select it as the thumbnail picture.
To set thumbnails for other titles, repeat steps 1
5
to 4. Or press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then press
ENTER to exit the setting.
Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs and hard drive only.
• You CANNOT set thumbnail image(s) for the
recorded title(s) on a DVD+R or DVD-R disc if
the disc is fi nalized.
• This DVD recorder captures images on an
interval basis, rather than frame by frame. As a
result, there may be a slight discrepancy between
the image selected and the image ultimately
shown as the thumbnail.
Inserting Chapter Mark
During playback you can insert chapter mark(s)
within a title.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select ‘Insert
3
Chapter Mark’, then press ENTER.
As the playback progresses, press ENTER at
4
desired point to insert chapter mark.
To insert more chapter marks, repeat step 4. Or
5
press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then press ENTER
to exit the setting.
Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs and hard drive only.
• You can insert up to 99 chapter marks.
• The minimum time of a valid interval between
two chapter marks is one second. If you insert
two chapter marks within one second, only the
fi rst command will be successfully executed.
• This DVD recorder captures images on an interval basis, rather than frame by frame. As a result,
there may be a slight discrepancy between the
point selected and the point ultimately designated
as the chapter mark.
• You CANNOT insert chapter marks in recorded
title(s) on a DVD+R or DVD-R disc if the disc is
fi nalized.
• Pressing EDIT during normal recording al-
lows you to add chapter marks in the recorded
session(s) manually.
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Removing Chapter Mark
During playback you can erase chapter mark(s)
within a title.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select
3
‘Remove Chapter Mark’, then press ENTER.
Press 9 PREVIOUS or : NEXT to advance
4
to the previous or next chapter.
As the playback progresses, press ENTER at
5
desired point to hide a chapter.
To hide more chapters within the title, repeat
6
steps 4 to 5. Or press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then
press ENTER to exit the setting.
Note
Editing
As the playback progresses, press ENTER at
4
desired point to remove chapter mark.
To remove other chapter marks, repeat step
5
4. Or press 56 to select ‘Exit’, then press
ENTER to exit the setting.
Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs and hard drive only.
• The fi rst chapter mark within a video title CAN-
NOT be removed.
Hiding Chapter(s)
During playback you can hide chapters within a
title.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 56 to select ‘Hide
3
Chapter’.
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs and hard drive only.
• You CANNOT hide chapters within recorded
title(s) on a DVD+R or DVD-R disc if the disc is
fi nalized.
• On the Edit menu, a hidden chapter mark is
displayed in a darker color. A message ‘hidden’ is
also displayed at the left bottom corner of the PIP
window.
Showing Chapter(s)
During playback you can choose to show chapter(s)
currently hidden within a title.
Start playing back desired title via Contents
1
Menu or via disc menu.
Press EDIT to display the Edit menu.
2
On the Edit menu, press 9 PREVIOUS or :
3
NEXT to select the hidden chapter you would
like to show again.
You can press PAUSE/STEP to pause playback before
you go on to step 3 and step 4 to show the hidden chapter.
Press 56 to select ‘Show Chapter’, then
4
press ENTER.
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To show more hidden chapters within the title,
5
repeat steps 3 to 5. Or press 56 to select
‘Exit’, then press ENTER to exit the setting.
Note
• This function is applicable to titles saved on
DVD discs and hard drive only.
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Copying
Copying
Use the copying features of this recorder to make a
CD/DVD copy of your video/audio/picture fi les.
his chapter introduces the copying
T
function offered by this DVD recorder.
Please follow the steps listed below for the
application.
Important
• You may only use this DVD recorder to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the
copyright; or have obtained permission to copy
from the copyright owner; or you otherwise have
a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you
own the copyright; or have obtained permission
from the copyright owner; or otherwise have
a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be
violating the law, including copyright law, and
may be subject to payment of damages and other
remedies.
• This DVD recorder complies with ISO standard
for discs; therefore, it may not be able to let
you copy every fi le to discs if the number of fi le
directory level is more than seven in your source
medium. Nevertheless, all your fi les can still be
previewed through Contents Menu.
Before you start...
Copying
• One-Touch Copying.........................82
• Copying through Easy Guider..............83
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Not all discs are compatible with high-speed
1.
copying. Check with the disc manufacturer for
compatibility.
Discs initialized on another recorder will not
2.
be able to be used for copying.
Check whether you select and insert a record-
3.
able disc.
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One-Touch Copying
The one-touch copying feature allows you to copy
fi les from a CD/DVD disc to hard drive and vice
versa. The DVD recorder will copy at the maximum speed possible.
Copying from Disc to Hard
Drive
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
1
Menu.
Press 5634to select ‘DVD’ as the source
2
medium, then press ENTER.
Press 34to select the fi le catalogue which
3
contains fi les you would like to copy, then
press ENTER.
Copying from Hard Drive
to Disc
Press CONTENTS to display the Contents
1
Menu.
Press 5634to select ‘HDD’ as the source
2
medium, then press ENTER.
Press 34 to select the fi le catalogue which
3
contains fi les you would like to copy, then
press ENTER.
Press 5634 to select the desired album or
4
fi le, then press COPY.
The copying process will then start.
5
Press 5634 to select the desired album or
4
fi le, then press COPY.
The copying process will then start.
5
If you would like to cancel the application,
6
press < STOP.
When completed, press CONTENTS to exit
7
the Contents Menu.
Note
• Materials recorded on a VCD/SVCD disc
cannot be copied to the hard drive before the
disc is fi nalized.
• The title on the DVD-Video disc cannot be
copied from DVD to hard drive.
• The ‘One-Touch Copying’ function will not
be applicable, if any part of the title you
would like to copy is set to ‘Copy-Once’
protection.
If you would like to cancel the application,
6
press < STOP.
Note
• Once the copying is cancelled, the disc might
not be able to be used for recording again.
Lack of Storage Capacity
7
If during the process the DVD recorder
detects lack of storage capacity on your disc, a
dialogue box will appear.
Press 34 to select desired application, then
press ENTER.
Wrong Format
If during the process the DVD recorder
detects an incompatible format on your disc, a
dialogue box will appear.
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Press 34 to select desired application, then
press ENTER.
When completed, press CONTENTS to exit
8
the Contents Menu.
Note
• Video fi les with ‘DVD-Video’ in fi le names
can only be copied to an emptied or new
DVD disc (DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW).
• Video fi les with ‘VCD’ in fi le names can
only be copied to a CD disc (CD-R/RW)
prepared in ‘VCD’ format.
• Video fi les with ‘SVCD’ in fi le names can
only be copied to a CD disc (CD-R/RW)
prepared in ‘SVCD’ format.
• CD-R/RW discs prepared in ‘Audio CD’
format can only be used to copy WAV music
fi les. When the copying is completed, you
need to fi nalize the disc fi rst before playing it
on other compatible devices.
• If you copy recorded titles to a blank DVD
disc (DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW), you will
not be able to use the same disc to copy data
fi les, and vice versa.
Copying
Copying through Easy
Guider
You can also copy fi les using the Easy Guider
menu. For more information, please see ‘Using
Easy Guider: Copy’.
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Troubleshooting
Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DVD recorder. Impairment can also be caused
by leads having been accidentally pulled out, damaged DVDs/CDs and worn-out batteries in the remote control.
If the following measures do not do not rectify the problem, consult an authorised dealer.
Problem Possible Solution
Picture
Recording
No image shown on the
television screen.
Image shown with
noises.
Image imported from
an external device is
distorted.
Cannot record. • Check whether you have inserted a recordable disc.
• Make sure the TV set is connected to the appropriate AUDIO/VIDEO,
SCART, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on this
recorder.
• Check whether the input setting of your TV set is correct.
• Make sure a disc is properly placed on the disc tray, and is compatible
with your local TV system (NTSC or PAL).
• Check whether the recorder is set to ‘progressive mode’ with an
incompatible TV. Reset the recorder by pressing 4(direction button),
‘5’, ‘0’, ‘2’, ‘0’, ENTER on the remote control.
• Check if the disc is distorted or scratched.
• If the video output signal from the recorder goes via VCR to your TV
set, or if you connect the recorder to a TV/VIDEO combination set,
the copyright protection code applied to some DVD programs could
affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when
you connect the recorder to TV, try connecting your recorder to the
TV’s S-VIDEO output.
• If the video signal from the external device is copyright-protected,
you need to connect the device directly to your TV.
• Check whether the disc you insert has been formatted or prepared for
recording.
• Check whether there is enough space on the disc.
• Check whether the disc has been fi nalized.
• Check whether you inserted a disc which has already been used for
recording on other DVD recorders.
Recording does not
start immediately after
pressing =RECORD
button
• This occurs as disc preparation process is taking place, which will last
for a short time. (Applicable to DVD+R/RW discs)
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Problem Possible Solution
Timer
Recording
Sound
Timer recording does not
work properly.
Recording result is not
completed.
The timer program
remains even after
recording fi nishes.
No sound. • Check whether the audio cable is well connected.
• Check whether the system time is correct.
• Check whether the timer program is accurately set to desired time slot
or channel.
• Check whether you have inserted a recordable disc.
• Make sure you switch off the DVD recorder to activate the Timer
Record function.
• Check whether there is a schedule overlap. If so, go to the Timer
Record menu to make correction.
• Check whether there is enough space on your disc.
• The system does not delete timer program records. You have to
manually delete the records on the Timer Record menu.
• Check if the audio cable is damaged.
• Check whether the input source setting on the amplifi er is correct.
• There is no sound when playback is paused or is under scanning mode
(even forwards at regular speed) or is set for slow motion.
Press 4PLAY to resume regular playback.
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT jacks,
please check whether related settings (on System Setup menu) for the
composite audio output are correct.
Troubleshooting
Playback
The sound from the
recorder is not presented
properly or is distorted.
Cannot play back recordings using this recorder
or other players
The recorder starts
playing the disc
automatically.
• Check whether the audio cable is well connected.
• Check if the audio cable is damaged.
• Make sure the amplifi er/receiver or TV is set to the correct input and
the volume is switched on.
• Check if the disc is required to be fi nalized.
• Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on nonCPRM compatible players.
• DVD-Video disc features an auto playback function.
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Problem Possible Solution
Playback
TV channels
Others
No playback on DVD
recorder.
TV channels cannot be
changed.
The disc tray does not
open/close.
• Check whether there is any recording on the disc.
• Check whether the disc inserted contains playable fi les.
• Check whether an unplayable disc is inserted.
• Check whether the way you insert the disc is correct. Insert the disc
with the label side up. If there is no label on the disc, please check
with the disc retailer.
• Check whether the disc’s region code is the same as that of the
recorder.
• Check whether the parental control function is switched on. If so, you
have to unlock it fi rst. (Default code for the function: 0000)
• Check whether the cables between TV and DVD recorder are well
connected.
• Switch the input signal source of the recorder to ‘TV’.
• Check whether the antenna cables are connected correctly.
• Check whether the channel scanning process for your TV is completed.
• Contact your local dealer or local authorized service point.
The recorder stops at
‘HELLO’ status, and
does not respond to any
other commands.
• Switch the recorder off and switch it on again. If the recorder still
does not respond to any commands, unplug the power cord, reconnect
it and switch the recorder on again. Contact your local dealer or
authorized service point, if the problem remains.
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Specifications
General
Connections
(Front Panel)
Connections
(Rear Panel)
Power Supply • AC 100~240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption • Approx. 50W (operation)
Operating Temperature • +5°C to +40°C (+36°F to +104°F)
Operating Humidity • 5% to 80% RH
Dimensions (W/H/D) • 430 x 66 x 316 mm
Net Weight • Approx. 4.5 kg
Video Input • Cinch (yellow) x 1
Audio L/R Input • Cinch (white/red) x 1
DV Input • IEEE 1394 4-pin x 1
RF Input • Coaxial x 1
RF Output • Coaxial x 1
SCART Input • CVBS/RGB in, Decoder x 1
SCART Output • CVBS/S-Video/RGB out x 1
Video Output • Cinch (yellow) x 1
Audio L/R Output • Cinch (white/red) x 1
Specifi cations
Tuner
Video
Performance
Video Recording
Format
Component Video Output • Y/Pb/Pr (green/blue/red) x 1
Progressive Scan Output • 576p output
Digital Audio Output • Coaxial x 1 / Optical x 1
TV Format • PAL-B/G, PAL-I/I or SECAM-L
Bilingual Broadcast • NICAM TV Audio
DA Converter • 10-bit/27MHz
Composite Video Output • 1 Vpp 75 Ohm
Component Video Output • Y: 1 Vpp 75 Ohm
• Pb: 0.7 Vpp 75 Ohm
• Pr: 0.7 Vpp 75 Ohm
DVD+VR (HQ/SP/LP/EP mode), SVCD • MPEG-2
DVD+VR (SLP mode), VCD • MPEG-1
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Video Recording
Mode
Media Mode Recording Time
80 GB Hard
Drive
HQ (High Quality) • 16 hours
SP (Standard Play) • 32 hours
LP (Long Play) • 48 hours
EP (Extended Play) • 64 hours
SLP (Super Long Play) • 96 hours
Just Fit • Variable
Audio
Performance
Audio
Recording
Format
4.7 GB
Recordable
& Rewritable
DVD
700 MB
Recordable
& Rewritable
DVD
DA Converter • 24-bit/96KHZ
Signal-Noise (1kHz) • ≥90dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz) • ≥80dB
Channel Separation (1kHz) • ≥110dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz) • ≤-65dB
DVD+VR (HQ/SP/LP/EP/SLP mode) • Dolby Digital 2-channel
SVCD/VCD • MPEG-1 Layer 2
CD-DA • PCM
HQ (High Quality) • 1 hour
SP (Standard Play) • 2 hours
LP (Long Play) • 3 hours
EP (Extended Play) • 4 hours
SLP (Super Long Play) • 6 hours
Just Fit • Variable
VCD • 68 minutes
SVCD • 34 minutes
Audio CD • 70 minutes
Audio Format
Supported
- Playback
Playable Formats • MP3
• WMA
• WAV
• LPCM
• Dolby Digital 2-channel
• Dolby Digital 5.1 channel (digital out only)
• DTS (only digital out)
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Disc Types
Supported
Playback • DVD-Video
• DVD-R/-RW
• DVD+R/+RW
• Video CD (VCD)
• Super Video CD (SVCD)
• Audio CD
• CD-R/-RW
Recording • DVD-R/-RW
• DVD+R/+RW
• CD-R/-RW
Note
Additional Information for units sold in the UK.
Units sold in the UK are suitable for operation from a 240V ac, 50Hz mains supply.
The range of multi-system receivers is built to work in most European countries. However, the mains plug and socket system
for the UK differs from many European countries.
This appliance has been supplied with a fi tted, non-removable, approved converter plug for use in the UK. This converter plug
is fi tted with a 5A rated fuse.
In case this appliance is supplied with a moulded 2-pin Euro plug only, which is unsuitable for UK operation, this must be cut
off and immediately disposed of. An approved 13A, 3-pin UK plug should then be fi tted by a qualifi ed electrician.
Specifi cations
Note:
The severed Euro plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a socket elsewhere.
If a non-rewireable 3-pin plug or a rewireable 13A (BS1363) 3-pin plug is used, it must be fi tted with a 5A ASTA or BSI ap-
proved BS1362 fuse. If any other type of plug is used it must be protected by a 5A fuse either in the plug, or at the distribution
board. If this type of plug becomes defective, ensure that the fuse is removed before disposal, to eliminate potential shock
hazard.
If it is necessary to change the fuse in the non-rewireable plug, the correct type and rating (5A ASTA or BSI approved BS1362)
must be used and the fuse cover must be refi tted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the lead and plug must not be used until
a replacement is obtained. Replacement fuse covers should be obtained from your dealer.
Important:
The wires in the mains lead are colour coded in accordance with the following code:
BLUE – NEUTRAL
BROWN – LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the BLUE coloured wire to plug terminal marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.
Connect the BROWN coloured wire to the plug terminal marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.
In no circumstance must any of the wires be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “E”, earth symbol “ ”, coloured
green, or green & yellow.
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Quick Reference
Guide to Complete System Setup Menu
Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description
System
Video Output • SCART S-Video
• SCART RGB
• Component
• Progressive
Clock Format • M/D/Y-12Hr
• D/M/Y-12Hr
• Y/M/D-12Hr
• M/D/Y-24Hr
• D/M/Y-24Hr
• Y/M/D-24Hr
Date This option allows users to set/reset date for the DVD
Time This option allows users to set/reset time for the DVD
Auto Sleep • Off
• 30 minutes
• 60 minutes
• 90 minutes
• 120 minutes
Restore This option allows users to recover default setup of the
This option allows users to select appropriate video
output mode.
This option allows users to select a preferred date/time
display format.
recorder.
recorder.
This option allows users to set/reset desired time slot
before the DVD recorder automatically switches to an
inactive mode.
DVD recorder.
Language
OSD Multiple
Languages
Menu Multiple
Languages
Audio Multiple
Languages
Subtitle Multiple
Languages
This option allows users to select a preferred language to
be displayed on screen.
This option allows users to select a preferred language, if
available, to be displayed on the menu page.
This option allows users to select a preferred language, if
available, to be adopted for the spoken language.
This option allows users to select a preferred language, if
available, for subtitle.
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Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description
Playback
Aspect Ratio • 16:9 Wide
• 4:3 Pan
• 4:3 L.Box
Parental Lock • Off
• 8: Adult
• 7: NC-17
• 6: R
• 5: PG-R
• 4: PG-13
• 3: PG
• 2: G
• 1: Kid Safe
Password This option allows users to set/reset password
Slide Time • Off
• Interval
(3-99 Seconds)
VCD PBC • On
• Off
This option allows users to select appropriate viewing
mode available on users’ own television sets.
This option allows users to enable the parental control
function.
(default: 0000).
This option allows users to set/reset the display interval
for each picture.
This option allows users to enable/disable playback
control function on VCD discs which adopt the VCD 2.0
standard.
Quick Reference
Recording
Audio
DivX(R) VOD • Registration This option allows users to obtain the registration code of
the DVD recorder. (Select models only)
Mode • HQ
• SP
• LP
• EP
• SLP
Chapter Mark • Off
• 5 Minutes
• 10 Minutes
• 15 Minutes
• 20 Minutes
• 25 Minutes
• 30 Minutes
Digital Out • PCM
• Bit Stream
DTS Out • On
• Off
Surround • Stereo
• DOLBY
• DTS
This option allows users to select appropriate recording
mode of different quality and length.
This option allows users to set/reset the division point for
recorded video fi les.
This option allows users to select an appropriate audio
signal output mode.
This option allows users to enable/disable the DTS
(Digital Theater System) support offered by discs.
This option allows users to preset the sound effect for
DVD playback.
TV Audio • Stereo
• Main
• SAP (Sub)
• Mono
MPEG • PCM
• Bit Stream
This option allows users to preset the sound effect of TV
programs.
This option allows users to select an appropriate signal
output mode.
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Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description
TV Tuner
Exit
Country Multiple Countries This option allows users to select the appropriate area
where they are currently situated.
Utilities • Scan Channel
• Edit Channel
TV MODE • Bypass Allowed
• Not Allowed
This option allows users to set/reset TV channels.
This option allows users to enable or disable the ‘TV
MODE/SCART Bypass’ feature.
This option allows users to exit the setup program.
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Guide to Using the Discs
Disc Types Supported
Application Disc Type Disc Logo Information
Playback
DVD-Video
DVD+R/+RW
DVD-R/-RW
Video CD (VCD)
Super Video CD
(SVCD)
Audio CD
Preset DVD-Video discs (The region
code is printed on the rear of recorder).
DVD+R/+RW discs written in DVDVideo format and fi nalized, or with
JPEG/BMP/MP3/WMA/WAV/MPEG4 fi les.
DVD-R/-RW discs written in DVDVideo format and fi nalized, or with
JPEG/BMP/MP3/WMA/WAV/MPEG4 fi les.
CDs for video fi les recorded with CD
sound, VHS quality, MPEG-1 compression technology.
CDs for video fi les recorded with
CD sound, SVHS quality, MPEG-2
compression technology.
CDs for music fi les recorded in digital
signal, featuring better audio quality,
less distortion and less deterioration of
audio quality over time.
Quick Reference
Finalized CD-R-/RW discs recorded
in Audio CD or Video CD formats, or
with JPEG/BMP/MP3/WMA/WAV/
MPEG-4 fi les.
DVD-R/-RW discs in DVD+VR format
DVD+R/+RW discs in DVD+VR
format
CD-R/-RW discs in MPEG-1/MPEG-2
video format or in PCM audio mode
Recording /
Timer Recording
CD-R/-RW
DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R/+RW
CD-R/-RW
Note
• The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R logos are trademarks of the
respective companies.
• For best results, use discs with the above logos. This DVD recorder may not play back other discs correctly.
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Do not use irregular-shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the recorder.
• It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW in all cases due to the
type of disc or condition of the recording.
Important
Unplayable Disc Types
This DVD recorder does not play back the disc types listed below. If you try to play back these discs, excessive
noise may cause damage to your speakers. When placing an unplayable disc on the disc tray, the DVD recorder
will display ‘Invalid Disc’ on the display panel after attempts of trying to load the disc fail.
• Unfi nalized discs from other DVD/CD recorders
• DVD Audio discs
• PHOTO CDs
• DVD-Video discs with a region code not supported by the recorder
• DVD-RAMs
• Data discs (e.g. CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs) without fi les supported by this DVD recorder
• Standard SACDs (Hybrid type of SACDs can be played as normal Audio CDs.)
Disc Format
Disc Type Application Format
CD
DVD
VCD
SVCD
CD-R
Audio CD
Data CD*
VCD
SVCD
CD-RW
Audio CD
Data CD*
DVD+VR
DVD-R
Data CD*
DVD+VR
DVD-RW
Data CD*
DVD+VR
DVD+R
Data CD*
DVD+VR
DVD+RW
Data CD*
* For media data fi les
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Disc Finalization
Disc
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
Content
Type
Data fi le Not required N/A
DVD+VR Required No
Data fi le Not required N/A
DVD+VR
Data fi le Not required N/A
DVD+VR Required No
Data fi le Not required N/A
DVD+VR Not required N/A
Finalization Recording after Finalization
Full
Preparation
Quick Preparation Required Yes
Not Required N/A
Guide to Media Files Supported
Quick Reference
Media File Formats Supported
Application Category Formats (extension)
MPEG-1
Vid eo
Playback
Music .MP3/ .WMA/ .WAV
Picture JPEG (.JPG)/ .BMP
Note
• If an MP3 fi le name includes two-byte character, it may be displayed correctly.
• This DVD recorder does not support ID3 (for MP3) and WMA tags.
• This DVD recorder does not support MP3-Pro fi les.
• The MP3 fi le bitrates supported by this DVD recorder are: 32Kbps - 320Kbps.
MPEG-2 (.VOB/ .DAT/ .MPG)
MPEG-4 (.AVI/ .DIV/ .DIVX/ .MP4)
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Guide to Recording Options
Recording Mode
Media Mode Recording Time
80 GB Hard
Drive
4.7 GB
Recordable
& Rewritable
DVD
700 MB
Recordable
& Rewritable
CD
HQ (High Quality) 16 hours
SP (Standard Play) 32 hours
LP (Long Play) 48 hours
EP (Extended Play) 64 hours
SLP (Super Long Play) 96 hours
Just Fit Variable
HQ (High Quality) 1 hour
SP (Standard Play) 2 hours
LP (Long Play) 3 hours
EP (Extended Play) 4 hours
SLP (Super Long Play) 6 hours
Just Fit Variable
VCD 68 minutes
SVCD 34 minutes
Audio CD 70 minutes
Note
• The ‘Just Fit’ mode is available for timer recording only.
Timer Recording Frequency
Recording Frequency Suitable Applications
Once To record program broadcast during specifi c time slot.
Daily To record program broadcast every day during specifi c time slot.
Weekly To record program broadcast on certain day(s) every week during
specifi c time slot.
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