Grundig GDR 5530 HDD User Manual
DVD-RECORDER
GDR 5530 HDD
ENGLISH
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
3
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
9
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
8
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
10
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
12
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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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)
Composit
SP
LP
EP
SLP
15
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.
When completed, press3to return to the main
8
menu.
Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the
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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.
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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.
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Press 56 to select ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ , then
2
press ENTER.
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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
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Discovery
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Press 5634 or number buttons (0-9) to
3
enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
CH:03
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Each time when you press ENTER, the item
3
changes as follows:
CH:01
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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
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CH:01
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AXN Sports
Discovery
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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.
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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.
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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-
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nels, repeat steps 1-5.
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
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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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