Hitachi DV-DS251E, DV-DS81E, DV-DS161E User Manual

Instruction Manual

HDD/DVD RECORDER

Model No. DV-DS251E

DV-DS161E
DV-DS81E

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For
optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The SHOWVIEW system is
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.

“COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® is a
registered trademark of TeleVentions, LLC.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® is a Jerry

Iggulden invention licensed in association
with TeleVentions, LLC.”

English

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CAUTION:THESE SERVICING INSTRUC­TIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SER­VICE PERSONNEL ONLY.TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PER­FORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT
CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUC­TIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO
SO.

Caution: The apparatus shoul

d not be
exposed to water (dripping or splashing)
and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the appara­tus.

CAUTION:This product employs a Laser
System.

To ensure proper use of this product,
please read this owner’s manual carefully
and retain for future reference. Should
the unit require maintenance, contact an
authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments, or the per­formance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam,
do not try to open the enclosure. Visible
laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in
a confined space such as a bookcase or
similar unit.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be
certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed
power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are
dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appli­ance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterio­ration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and
have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by
an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in
a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs,
wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appli­ance.

SERIAL NUMBER:

You can find the serial number on the back of the unit.
This number is unique to this unit and not available to
others. You should record requested information here and
retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No. ______________________________

Serial No. ______________________________

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
is attached to a product it means the product
is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should
be disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection facili­ties appointed by the government or the local
authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance
will help prevent potential negative conse­quences for the environment and human
health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal
of your old appliance, please contact your
city office, waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Card useable on this unit (DV-DS251E/161E only) 9

Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hookup and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-27

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting to the Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

HDMI connection (DV-DS251E/161E only) . . . .15

Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Accessory Audio/Video Connections . . . . . .17-18

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-22

Auto Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

AV1 Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

TV Aspect (Standard or Wide) . . . . . . . . . . .21

Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

PBC (Video CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Initialization (HDD Format) . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sampling Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . .23

Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . .24-25

Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26

Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Record Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

DV Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

TV Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Disc Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-43

General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . .28

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30

HDD, DVD, DivX

®

file or Video CD . . . . . . . .31-33

Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . . .31

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Checking the Contents of DVD Video Discs:

Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34

Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Changing the Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . . . .33

Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . .34

3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Finding Locations on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Last Condition Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Playing a DivX

®

Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36

Notice for displaying the DivX

®

subtitle . . . .35

Movie menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

About DivX

®

movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . .37-38

Audio CD and Music menu options . . . . . . .37

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Moving to Another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . .38

Search (Audio CD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Repeat A-B (Audio CD only) . . . . . . . . . . . .38

About MP3/WMA audio files . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Program Playback with Audio CD/MP3/WMA . .39

Program List menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .39

Erasing a Track from the Program List . . . .39

Changing Track Order in the Program List . .39

Save Your Program List (HDD) . . . . . . . . . .39

Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

Photo menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Skip Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Rotate Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

View Slide Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

About JPEG image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX

®

file . . . . .42-43

Erasing a file(s)/folder(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Naming a file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Copying a file(s) to another media or folder .43

Moving a file(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-52

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45

Time Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Changing TV Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

S

HOWVIEW

®

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . .50

Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .50

Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . .52

Title List and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-61

Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .53-54

Original and Playlist Editing (VR Mode) . . . . . . .55

Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Adding Title/Chapters to the Playlist . . . . . . . . .56

Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . .57

Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Undoing/Redoing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Combining Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Divide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Combining Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Full Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-64

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Fast copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Dubbing from HDD to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Dubbing from DVD to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . .64

One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-72

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Display on other Recorders or Players . . . . .65

Playing on other Players (Finalized) . . . . . .65

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Controlling TV with Remote Control . . . . . . .67-69

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer­ence.

This manual provides information on the operation and
maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require
service, contact an authorized service location.

Symbol Used in this Manual

The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the prod­uct enclosure that may constitute a risk of
electric shock.

The exclamation point alerts you to the pres­ence of important operating and maintenance /
servicing instructions.

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the
unit itself or other material damage.

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols
are applicable only to the disc represented by the
symbol.

Titles recorded on the HDD

DVD-RAM disc

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode

DVD+RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD+R disc

DVD-Video disc

Video CDs

Audio CDs

DivX

®

files

MP3 files

WMA files

JPEG files

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation
and indicates that the function explained in this
owner’s manual is not available on that specific DVD
video disc.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the
surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose
the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never
leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic­ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen­ter out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.

JPEG

WMA

MP3

DivX

ACD

VCD

DVD

+R

-R

+RW

-RW

Video

-RW

VR

RAM

HDD

Introduction

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after moving
it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it
for two or three hours without operating it. If you use
this product in such a situation, it may damage
discs and internal parts.

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Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories below.

• Video and Audio Cables • Remote Control

• RF Cable for TV • SCART Cable

• Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) • HDMI Cable (DV-DS251E/161E only)

• Instruction Manual

Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household rubbish.

Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW

•DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.

• These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again
on the same Disc.

[VR mode]

• Recordings can be extensively edited

• Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

[Video mode]

• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

• Limited editing features

DVD-R

•

These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.

•DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.

• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization).

• Limited editing features

DVD-RAM

•DVD-RAM discs can be formatted for VR mode recording.

•

These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the
same Disc.

• Playable on DVD-RAM compatible players.

• Recordings can be extensively edited.

• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 discs can be used in this unit.

•You cannot use the cartridge-type DVD-RAM disc in this unit.

DVD+RW

• These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again
on the same Disc.

• Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)

• The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization

• Recordings can be edited the title/chapter

DVD+R

• These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit
it any more.

• Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

•Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine,
added chapter mark, etc.)

• Limited title/chapter editing features.

DVD+R DL

• These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or
edit it any more.

• Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up
to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R DL disc.

• Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

•Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter com­bine, added chapter mark, etc.)

• Limited title/chapter editing features.

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The recordable DVD discs (Example)

DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD+R (DL) DVD-RAM

Maxell (4x, 8x) Maxell (4x, 8x) Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x) Maxell (2.4x, 4x) Maxell (2.4x) Maxell (3x, 5x)

SONY (8x, 16x) SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x) Victor (1x, 4x) TDK (2.4x) Mitsubishi (2.4x) -

TDK (4x, 8x) TDK (4x) TDK (2x) Philips (4x) - -

Verbatim (4x, 8x) Mitsubishi (4x, 8x) Mitsubishi (2x) Ricoh (2.4x) - -

Panasonic (2x, 4x) Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x) - HP (2.4x, 4x) - -

Note:

If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW disc is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the
disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the origi­nal recorder.
The above discs were checked for usability in 2005.
Disc specifications may be changed without notice.

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

• Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

• VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

• Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

• CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX

®

, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.

Notes:

– Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some

CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
– Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may

not be playable.
–DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder

may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens.
– If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in

which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with

the software publisher for more detailed information.)

Regional code of the recorder and DVDs

This recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 2 encoded DVD software. The region
code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of the recorder can play those discs. This

unit can play only DVD discs labeled 2 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message “Incorrect
region code. Can’t play back” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label
even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this
unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback
features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes
may not be played on the unit.

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About the internal hard disk
drive

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece
of equipment. Please use the recorder following the
guidelines below to protect against possible HDD
failure.

We recommend that you back up your important
recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect
against accidental loss.

• Do not move the recorder while it is on.

• Install and use the recorder on a stable, level sur­face.

• Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.

• Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or
humid places, or in places that may be subject to
sudden changes in temperature. Sudden changes
in temperature can cause condensation to form
inside the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD
failure.

• While the recorder is switched on, do not unplug
from the wall socket or switch the electricity off
from the breaker switch.

• Do not move the recorder immediately after
switching it off. If you need to move the recorder,
please follow the steps below:

1. After the message POWER OFF is shown in

the display, wait at least two minutes.

2. Unplug from the wall socket.

3. Move the recorder.

• If there’s a power failure while the recorder is on
there is a chance that some data on the HDD will
be lost.

• The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in
an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the
HDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs of
problems include playback unexpectedly freezing
and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture.
However, sometimes there will be no warning
signs of HDD failure.

If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material
will be possible. In this case it will be necessary
to replace the HDD unit.

xx

Exemption of liability concerning
compensation of recorded contents

If the recorder fails to record or play back because
of a fault, Hitachi will not accept any responsibil-
ity for compensation for HDD contents (recorded
program data, etc.) or loss of them, or any direct or
indirect damage. This also applies if you repair the
recorder yourself (including repair of any compo­nents other than HDD).

Remote Control Operation

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on
the rear of the Remote Control,
and insert two R03 (size AAA)
batteries with and
matched correctly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix differ­ent types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Caution

Do not block vent holes:

• If the vent holes on this recorder are blocked, heat
will accumulate inside, which could cause a fire.
Also touching the hot recorder could cause burns.
Do not push the recorder into an ill-ventilated,
narrow space, such as a bookcase or closet, or
cover it with table cloth, or place it on a carpet or
rug.

Caution

Do not place any heavy object on this recorder:

• Do not place any heavy object or TV on it: The
object may fall, which could cause an injury.

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Card useable on this unit
(DV-DS251E/161E only)

• Compact Flash Card (CF)

• Micro Drive (MD)

• Secure Digital Card (SD)

• Multi Media Card (MMC)

• SmartMedia Card (SMC)

• xD-Picture Card (xD)

• Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32

• Only use the memory cards recommended above.

Regarding Write Protect

For cards that have a write protect switch, if the switch
is on it will not be possible to write, erase or format the
card.

Inserting/Removing the Memory Card

Inserting the card: Insert straight-in until it fits into

place.
Removing the card: Withdraw the card carefully.

Notes:

•Keep the memory card out of reach of children. If
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

•A memory card may not be used for this recorder.

• Do not extract the memory card in operating

(play, copy, move, etc.).

Using Memory Card

1. Insert a memory card.

2. Press HOME on the remote control.

3. Select [MEMORY CARD] option then press B.

4. Select [Memory Card 1] or [Memory Card 2] then

press ENTER.

5. Select the [TV(HDD)], [MUSIC], or [PHOTO]

option.
Details for the options are on page 19.

Insert CF or MD

Insert SD, MMC, SMC,
xD card

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Disc-related terms

DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM disc can be formatted in DVD-Video
Recording format (VR mode). This type of disc is able
to be rewritten and edited.

DVD +R (Double Layer)

Double layer recording technology offers two record­able layers on a single DVD disc, providing nearly dou­ble the capacity of 4.7GB single layer DVDs. The
greatest, most valuable benefit of double layer record­ing technology is increased capacity. Storage space is
nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allow­ing consumers to burn up to 8.5GB of video on a sin­gle DVD+R disc.

DVD ±R / DVD ±RW

DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for
recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows
information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only
once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for
re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be
erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold

4.7 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as

much.

VCD (Video CD)

A VCD holds up to 74 minutes (650 MB disc) or 80
minutes (700 MB disc) of MPEG-1 full-motion video
along with quality stereo sound.

MPEG

MPEG is an international standard for video and audio
compression. MPEG-1 is used in encoding video for
VCD and provides for multichannel surround sound
coding such as PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG
audio.

MP3

MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital
audio files that yields very high near-CD quality.

WMA

Windows media audio file. A type of coding / decoding
developed by Microsoft Corp.

JPEG

Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed
file format that allows you to save images with no limit
on the number of colors.

DivX

®

DivX®is the name of a revolutionary new video codec
which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression
standard for video.You will be able to play DivX

®

movies using this recorder.
DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc. and is
used under license.

Title (DVD video discs only)

A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc. For
example the main feature could be title 1, a documen­tary describing how the film was made could be title 2,
and cast interviews could be title 3. Each title is
assigned a reference number enabling you to locate it
easily.

Chapter (DVD video discs only)

A chapter is a segment of a title such as a scene in a
film or one interview in a series. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the
chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters
may not be recorded.

Scene (VCD)

On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sec­tions called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the
menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling
you to locate the scene you want. A scene is com­posed of one or several tracks.

Track

A distinct element of audiovisual information, such as
the picture or sound track for a specific language
(DVD), or a musical piece on a video or audio CD.
Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to
locate the track you want. DVD discs allow one track of
video (with multiple angles) and several tracks of
audio.

Types of video CDs

There are two types of video CDs:

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, high reso­lution still pictures can be played if they are included
on the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)

Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.

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a POWER button

Switches the recorder ON or OFF.
(As to the indication of the Operate switch, “ I ”
shows ON and “1” shows electrical power
stand-by.)

bcDVD/HDD

Set the recorder’s mode to DVD or HDD.

d N (PLAY)

Starts playback.

e X (PAUSE/STEP)

Pause playback or recording temporarily, press
again to exit pause mode.

f x (STOP)

Stops playback or recording.

g z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the
recording time.

h Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

i Z (OPEN/CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

j Display window

Shows the current status of the recorder.

T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode.

REC: The recorder is recording.

HDD: The recorder is HDD mode.

DVD: The recorder is DVD mode.
HDD bBDVD: The recorder is dubbing.

TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner

mode.

: Indicates when the recorder is in timer record-

ing or a timer recording is programmed.

: Indicates clock, total playing

time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track
number, channel, etc.

k Remote Sensor

Point the recorder remote control here.

l INPUT4 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,
Camcorder, etc.).

m INPUT 4 (S-VIDEO IN)

Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

n DV IN (page 18, 51)

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

o PROG. (V/v)

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

p MEMORY CARD Slot 1 (DV-DS251E/161E only)

Insert a memory card (CF/MD).

q MEMORY CARD Slot 2 (DV-DS251E/161E only)

(page 9, 37, 40)

Insert a memory card (SD/MMC/SMC/xD).

Note:

• The i Z (OPEN/CLOSE) button will not operate

with this recorder turned off. After turning the
recorder on to display the clock in the j Display
window, press the i Z (OPEN/CLOSE) button.

Front Panel

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0-9 numerical buttons: (page 31,

58) Selects numbered options in a

menu.

b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down):

Selects an option in the menu.
v / V (up/down): Scans up or

down through memorized chan­nels.

A-B: (page 32) Repeat sequence.

ANGLE: (page 33) Selects a DVD

camera angle, if available.

AUDIO: (page 33) Selects an
audio language (DVD) or TV audio
channel (CD).

CHP ADD: (page 55) Inserts a
chapter marker when
playing/recording.

CLEAR: (page 33, 42) Removes a
track number on the Program List
or a mark on the Marker Search
menu.

DISC MENU/LIST: (page 33, 53)

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
Switches between Title List­Original and Title List-Playlist
menu.

DISPLAY: (page 28, 53) Accesses
On-Screen Display.

DUBBING: (page 64) Copies DVD
to HDD (or HDD to DVD).

DVD: (page 19) Select the
Recorder’s function mode to DVD.

ENTER

-Acknowledges menu selection.

- Displays information while view­ing a TV program.

HDD: (page 19) Select the
Recorder’s function mode to HDD.

HOME: (page 19) Accesses or
removes the HOME menu.

INPUT: (page 20, 51) Changes the
input to use for recording (Tuner,
AV1-4 or DV IN).

MANUAL SKIP: (page 34)

Pressing this button during play­back will skip to a scene 15 sec­onds forward.

MARKER: (page 33, 46) Marks
any point during playback.

Z (OPEN/CLOSE): (page 31, 34)

Opens and closes the disc tray.
Operate this button only after turn­ing the recorder on.

X (PAUSE/STEP): (page 32, 37)

Pause playback or recording tem­porarily, press again to exit pause
mode.

N (PLAY): (page 31) Starts play-
back.

1/I POWER: (page 31) Switches
the recorder ON or OFF.

RANDOM: (page 32, 38) Plays
tracks in random order.

z (REC): (page 46, 47) Starts
recording. Press repeatedly to set
the recording time.

REC MODE: (page 47) Selects
the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or
EP).

REPEAT: (page 32, 38) Repeat
chapter, track, title, all.

RETURN (O) (page 20, 31)

- Removes the menu.

- Display the menu of a video CD
with PBC.

m / M (SCAN): (page 31, 46)

Search backward or forward.

SEARCH: (page 33, 46) Displays
Marker Search menu.

SETUP: (page 19, 21) Accesses
or removes the Setup menu.

S

HOWVIEW : (page 49) To display

the program menu for S

HOWVIEW

System programming.

. / > (SKIP): (page 31, 40)

Go to next chapter or track.
Returns to beginning of current
chapter or track or go to previous
chapter or track.

x (STOP): (page 31) Stops play-
back or recording.

SUBTITLE: (page 34) Selects a
subtitle language.

THUMBNAIL: (page 55) Selects a
thumbnail picture for the current
title and chapter for use in the
Original and Playlist menu.

TIMER REC: (page 48, 50)

Displays Timer Record menu.

TIMESHIFT: (page 46) Activates
pause live TV/playback (timeshift)
for a live TV program.

TITLE MENU: (page 31, 33)

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.

TV/DVD: (page 47) To view chan­nels selected by the recorder tuner
or by the TV tuner.

TV Control Buttons (page 67)

-POWER: Turns the TV on or off.

- INPUT: Selects the TV’s source.

-PROG +/–: Selects TV’s chan­nel.

-VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.

- MUTE: Temporarily turns TV
sound OFF, press again to
restore.

ZOOM: (page 32) Enlarges DVD
video image.

Remote Control

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Connecting to the Aerial

Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and
insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the
recorder. Plug one end of the aerial cable into the TV
socket on the recorder and the other end into the aeri­al input socket on your TV set.

RF coaxial connection

Connect the RF. OUT jack on the recorder to the aeri­al input jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial
Cable supplied (R). The RF. OUT jack passes the sig­nal through from the AERIAL jack.

a AERIAL

Connect the aerial to this terminal.

b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with audio inputs.

c VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with video inputs.

d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE

SCAN (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

e VIDEO OUTPUT Switch

Select either COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or RGB
signal of EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO terminal
depending on how you connect the recorder to the
TV.

f EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO

Connect to a TV with SCART jack.

g EURO AV 2 DECODER

Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).

h OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

i HDMI Connector (Type A)

(DV-DS251E/161E only)

HDMI output providing a high quality interface for
digital audio and video (page 15).

j Cooling fan

k AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

l RF. OUT

Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your
TV/monitor

m AUDIO IN 3 (Left/Right)

Connect the audio output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).

n VIDEO IN 3

Connect the video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).

o COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

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Rear Panel

Hookup and Settings

Aerial

ANTENNA

INPUT

SCART INPUT

Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT

L

R

VIDEO
INPUT

R

Rear of the recorder

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Connections to Your TV

• Make one of the following connections, depending
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PRO­GRESSIVE SCAN jacks, set the VIDEO OUTPUT
switch to COMPONENT. When using the SCART
jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to RGB.

Tips:

• Depending on your TV and other equipment you
wish to connect, there are various ways you could
connect the recorder. Use only one of the connec­tions described below.

• Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the
best connections.

Caution

– Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the

TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

– Do not connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to

the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio sys­tem.

– Do not connect your recorder via your VCR. The

DVD image could be distorted by the copy protec­tion system.

SCART connection

Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on
the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV
using the scart cable (T).

Video connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the
video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V).

Component Video connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRES­SIVE SCAN jacks on the recorder to the correspon­ding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Progressive Scan connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the recorder’s
progressive scan output for the highest video resolu­tion possible. If your TV does not accept the
Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear
scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder.

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRES­SIVE SCAN jacks on the recorder to the correspon­ding in jacks on the TV using the Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Notes:

• Set the Progressive to [ON] on the setup menu for
progressive signal, see page 22.

• Progressive scan does not work with the analog
video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).

Caution

Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is
entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive
Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive
Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the recorder.
First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next, press
x (STOP) and hold it for five seconds before releasing
it. The video output will be restored to the standard
setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a
conventional analog TV or monitor.

Audio (Left/Right) Connection

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the
recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV
using the audio cables (A). Do not connect the
recorder’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack
(record deck) of your audio system.

Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT

R

L

A V

VIDEO
INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

Y

Pb

C

Pr

SCART INPUT

T

Rear of the recorder

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HDMI connection
(DV-DS251E/161E only)

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it
to this recorder using a HDMI cable.
Be sure to use an HDMI cable with HDMI logo
().

1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the
HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor
(H).

2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s
manual).

Notes:

• When you use the HDMI connection, the audio’s

sampling frequency is outputted only with 48kHz
even if you select [96kHz].

• This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)

decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS
multi channel surround, you must connect this
recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of
this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

• No sound will be outputted from HDMI cable if

the [Dolby Digital] or [MPEG] option is not set to
[PCM] on the Setup menu (See page 23).

• The arrow on the cable connector body should face

up for correct alignment with the connector on the
recorder.

• If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check

the HDMI cable.

Tip:

When you use HDMI connection, you can change the
resolution (576i, 576p) for the HDMI output by setting
the [Progressive Scan] option in the setup menu.
(See page 22)

• Progressive Scan ON mode: 576p

• Progressive Scan OFF mode: 576i

• The recorder does not support 720p and 1080i res-

olutions for HDMI.

Caution

Changing the Progressive Scan mode when the
recorder is connected with HDMI connector may result
in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the
recorder and then turn it on again.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports
both video and audio on a single digital connection for
use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV
devices.
HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted
and received.

HDMI has the capability to support standard,
enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to
multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features
include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up
to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of
several cables and connectors), and communication
between the AV source and AV devices such as
DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.

Additional Information for HDMI

• When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the followings:

-Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this

recorder. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device
and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch
on this recorder.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly

for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with

720(1440)x576i or 720x576 progressive video
input.

• Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with
this recorder.

- It’s impossible copy protected-DVD title’s playback

in non-HDCP devices.

• If you select the HDMI output, outputs other than
digital tuner output - such as D1/D2/D3 video out­puts, component video outputs, S1 video output and
video output (from yellow jack) - cannot be dis­played.

HDMI

HDMI compatible TV

H

Rear of the recorder

(Type A)

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Connecting to an Amplifier

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/
Pro Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the
recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your
amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio
cables (A).

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/
Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel
decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1. Connect one of the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the cor­responding in jack on your amplifier. Use an
optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable.

2. You will need to activate the recorder’s digital out­put. (See “Audio Settings” on page 23).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your recorder (MPEG 2,
Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual
and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Caution:

Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital out­put will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream
is selected.

Notes:

– The audio format is set to [BitStream] at the factory

(default) (page 23).
If your amplifier is not compatible with Dolby Digital,
MPEG 2, or DTS, no sound will be heard: In such
cases, choose [PCM].

– Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital con-

nection can only be obtained if your receiver is
equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

–To see the audio format of the current DVD in the

on-screen display, press AUDIO.

– This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)

decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS
multi channel surround, you must connect this
recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of
this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

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

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

Rear of the recorder

A X O

R

L

AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

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Accessory Audio/Video
Connections

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus pro­grammes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to
the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead
from the mains when connecting the decoder.
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes,
set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on
the Setup menu. See “Program Edit” (page 20).

Tip:

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

Note:

If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
decoder.

Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER
jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the
EURO AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder.

Tip:

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

Notes:

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that pro­hibit any copying cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you
may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
Be sure to connect your VCR to the recorder and
your TV in the order shown below. To watch video
tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input
on your TV.

• When you record to a VCR from this recorder, do
not switch the input source to TV by pressing the
TV/DVD button on the remote.

• If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect
the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the EURO AV2
DECODER jack.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
VCR or tuner.

TV

VCR RECORDER

Line input 1

Line input 2

TV

VCR, Cable Box, or

Satellite Tuner, etc.

TV

PAY-TV/Canal Plus
Decorder

SCART AV

Rear of the recorder

Rear of the recorder

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Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4
Jacks

Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder to
the audio/video out jacks on your accessory compo­nent, using audio/video cables.

Note:

If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the
VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to
connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer
DV tapes to DVD.

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out
jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN
jack of this recorder.
(See page 51 for operating input switch.)

Note:

• This jack is for connection to DV digital camcorder
only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners
or D-VHS video decks.

• The DV IN jack cannot be used to connect some
devices.

• No copy-guarded signal can be recorded.

• When you turn the recorder on after connecting the
DV cable, the recorder may not recognize the DV
digital camcorder.

Jack panel of Accessory Component

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

S-VIDEO
OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

R

L

VIDEO

OUTPUT

OR

DV Digital Camcorder

DV

IN/OUT

Rear of
the recorder

Front of

the recorder

Front of the recorder

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Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the
Media (HDD, DISC, MEMORY CARD) for playback
and recording of the recorder.

1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.

2. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select a

media you want. Options appear.

3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the

option you want.

4. To exit the HOME menu, press HOME.

• TV (HDD): Returns to live TV viewing for HDD

recording. Pressing the HDD button on the recorder
or remote control will also allow you to directly
choose this option.

• TV (DVD): Returns to live TV viewing for DVD

recording. Pressing the DVD button on the recorder
or remote control will also allow you to directly
choose this option.

• TITLE LIST: Displays the Title List menu.

• MOVIE: Plays back the movie of the DVD-Video,

Video CD. Or Displays Movie menu.

• MUSIC: Displays Music (or Audio CD) menu.

• PHOTO: Displays Photo menu.

Initial Settings

In this menu system, there are several ways to cus­tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of
three levels to set up the options, but some require
greater depth for the variety of settings.

General Operation

1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears.

2. Use v / V to select the desired option.

3. While the desired item is selected, press B to

move to the second level.

4. Use v / V to select the second desired option.

5. Press B to move to the third level.

6. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press

ENTER to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps.

7. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

Note:

Press b to go back to the previous level.

General Settings

Auto Programming

This recorder is equipped with a frequency
synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 88 TV
channels.

Preparation:

• Connect the recorder to the desired type of aerial,
as shown in Connecting to the Aerial on page 13.

1. Select the [Auto Programming] option.

2. Press B to move to the third level.

[Country] option is highlighted.

3. Use v / V to select a country then press B.

[Start] icon is highlighted.
If your country is not listed, select [Others]

4. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

The tuner will automatically cycle through all
available channels in the area and place them in
the tuner’s memory.

Note:

After you have connected your recorder for the very
first time. If you press SETUP for initial setting, you
can only set the [Auto Programming] option. Then you
can set the other options.

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Program Edit

You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name,
move, etc.).

1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B.

2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected.
The Program List menu appears.

3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press
ENTER.

4. Use v / V to select the program option then press
ENTER.

• [Program Edit] Sets the channel manually. See

“Program Edit” on the right.

• [Station Rename] Changes the station name.

The display for entering characters appears.
To enter characters, see page 58.

•[Move] Sorts the programme positions on the

Program List. Press v / V to move the selected
programme position to a new location.

• [Delete] Disables a programme position you do

not need.

• [Decoder On/Off] Sets the channels for the

decoder.You need this setting to watch or record
PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.
Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the dis­play. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting.

• [NICAM Auto/off] Sets the channels for the

NICAM broadcast. Normally, [NICAM] is lit on the
display. If the sound from NICAM broadcast is
not clear, press ENTER so [NICAM] disappears.

5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Program
List menu.

Program Edit

You can perform a search to select and store TV chan­nels manually.
When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the
display for setting channels appears.

1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to

change the setting.

• [PR] indicates the selected programme position.

• [Seek] Searches for a channel automatically.
Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a
channel.

• [Ch.] Changes the channel number.

• [MFT] Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer
picture.

2. Choose OK then press ENTER to confirm the set­ting and returns to the Program List menu.

AV1 Decoder

Sets the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO jack for inputting
encoded video signals.

1. Press INPUT while the Program List menu

appears.

2. Press ENTER to select [On] or [Off]

• Off: Inputs the signals from the EURO AV1
AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Normally select this.

• On: The encoded video signal input from the
EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO jack is output to the
EURO AV2 DECODER jack for decoding.
The decoded signal is then input back through
the EURO AV2 DECODER jack so you can
record or view PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.
In this case, select [AV1] by pressing INPUT but­ton.

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English

Auto Clock Set

When Channel auto search is completed the actual
Time and Date are also set automatically. If the time in
the recorder display is not correct, the clock must be
set manually.

1. Select [Clock set] option then press B.

2. Use v / V to select [Auto] option then press

ENTER.

Note:

There are cases where the TV station does not send,
or sends wrong date and/or time information and the
recorder sets the incorrect time.
If this happens, we recommend that you set the clock
manually.

Manual Clock Set

1. Select [Clock set] option then press B.

2. Use v / V to select [Manual] option then press

ENTER.

3. Enter the necessary information for date and time.

b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous
or next column.
v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the cur­rent cursor position.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your setting, then press
SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

TV Aspect (Standard and Wide)

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 stan­dard or wide).

• [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] below.

• [16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screen
TV or TV with a wide mode function.

Display Mode

Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen
when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect].

• [Letter Box] Displays a wide picture with bands on
the upper and lower portions of the screen.

•[Pan Scan] Automatically displays a wide picture on
the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do
not fit.

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Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality
pictures with less flickering.
If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PRO­GRESSIVE SCAN or HDMI jacks, but are connecting
the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set
Progressive Scan to [OFF].
If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PRO­GRESSIVE SCAN or HDMI jacks for connection to a
TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive
scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].

Note:

Progressive Scan will be disable in the setup menu
when the VIDEO OUTPUT switch on the rear panel is
set to RGB position.

Caution

Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is
entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive
Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive
Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the recorder.
First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next, press
x (STOP) and hold it for five seconds before releasing
it. The video output will be restored to the standard
setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a
conventional analog TV or monitor.

PBC (Video CD)

PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special
menus and navigation features that are available on
some Video CDs.

• [ON] Video CDs are played according to the PBC, if
available.

• [OFF] Video CDs are played the same way as Audio
CDs.

Initialization (HDD Format)

You can reset the recorder to its original factory set­tings and initialize the HDD or Memory Card.

•[Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the
recorder to all its factory settings. Some options
cannot be reset. (Rating, Password, and Area Code)

•[HDD format] Initializes the HDD (Hard Disk Drive):
everything recorded on the HDD will be erased.

• [M/C format] (DV-DS251E/161E only) Initializes the
M/C (Memory Card): everything recorded on the
Memory Card will be erased.

1. Select [Initialize] option then press B.

2. Press v / V to select the desired option then press

ENTER.
The confirm message will appear.

3. Use b / B to select [Yes] or [No] then press

ENTER.

Language Settings

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen
display.