Humax DRP-560 User Manual
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Table of contents
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1 Introduction ...................................................................................
Dear Humax customer, .............................................................................................................
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Regional code ...........................................................................................................................
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Technical data ...........................................................................................................................
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Accessories ..............................................................................................................................
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Important Safety Instruction ......................................................................................................
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Cleaning the discs ....................................................................................................................
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Special functions of your new DVD recorder ............................................................................
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2 Connecting the DVD recorder ......................................................**16
Important information for customers in Great Britain ................................................................
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Preparing the remote control for operation ...............................................................................
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Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set ...........................................................................
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Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' ..........................................................................
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Connecting with an S-Video (Y/C) cable ..................................................................................
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Connecting with video (CVBS) cable .......................................................................................
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Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket .......................................................
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Connect camcorder to the front sockets ...................................................................................
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Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets .......................................................
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Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket ...............................................................
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Initial installation ........................................................................................................................
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Using a satellite receiver ...........................................................................................................
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Allocating a decoder ..................................................................................................................
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Manual TV channel search ........................................................................................................
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Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) ...............................................................................
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Sorting and clearing TV channels manually ..............................................................................
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Setting the language / country ..................................................................................................
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Setting the time and date ..........................................................................................................
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Status box .................................................................................................................................
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Disc type icons ..........................................................................................................................
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Tuner info box ...........................................................................................................................
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Timer information box ...............................................................................................................
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Playback hints ...........................................................................................................................
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Inserting a disc ..........................................................................................................................
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Playing a DVD video disc ..........................................................................................................
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Playing a DVD+RW / +R disc ....................................................................................................
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Playing an audio CD .................................................................................................................
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Playing an MP3 CD ..................................................................................................................
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Playing a (Super) Video CD ......................................................................................................
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Changing to another title / chapter ............................................................................................
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Searching a disc ........................................................................................................................
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Search by time ..........................................................................................................................
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Repeat / Shuffle play .................................................................................................................
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Changing the audio language ....................................................................................................
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General information ...................................................................................................................
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Recording without automatic switch-off .....................................................................................
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Interrupt recording (Pause) .......................................................................................................
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Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR-One Touch Recording) ..........................................
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Protecting the disc against accidental recording ......................................................................
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Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) .....................................................................
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Selecting the recording mode (quality) .....................................................................................
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General Information ...................................................................................................................
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Editing recording titles (name) ...................................................................................................
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Playing back titles ......................................................................................................................
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Erasing a recording / title ...........................................................................................................
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Disc settings ..............................................................................................................................
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Changing the disc name ............................................................................................................
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Finalising a disc .........................................................................................................................
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Finalising DVD+R discs .............................................................................................................
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Erasing DVD+RW disks ............................................................................................................
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Favorite Scene Selection ..........................................................................................................
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Inserting chapter markers .........................................................................................................
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Programming a recording ..........................................................................................................
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How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) .........................................
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Parental level control (DVD video only) ....................................................................................
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Activating / deactivating parental level control ..........................................................................
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The remote control
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STANDBY
MONITOR Monitor: This button lets you switch between the (internal) TV tuner in
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Switch on or off: To switch the recorder set on or off, interrupt menu
function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER).
the DVD recorder (TV picture on the TV set) and playback on the DVD
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TV/DVD switch: Switches the scart socket EXT 2 AUX I/O directly to
the TV set. This lets you watch the picture from any unit connected to
this scart socket (set-top box', video recorder or satellite receiver) and
at the same time record from another source.
If you have not connected a device to scart socket EXT 2 AUX I/O you
can use this button to switch between TV reception and DVD recorder.
This, however, functions only if you have connected your TV set to the
DVD recorder using a scart cable (socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O) and your
TV set reacts to the switching.
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EJECT Eject: Tray open/close.
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T/C
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Title/Chapter: Choose the 'T'(Title)/'C'(Chapter) directly from the
menu bar.
SUBTITLE Subtitle: Change the subtitle language.
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Soundtrack: Change the audio track(language).
ANGLE Angle: Change the camera angle.
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Zoom: Activate zooming feature.
DIMMER Dimmer: Change the brightness of the front display.
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Number buttons: 0-9.
REPEAT MODE Playback type: Choose between repeat, shuffle play and intro-scan.
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Repeat sequence: Repeat a certain sequence within a title/chapter.
NEXTFRAME Next frame: Shows the next frame while the title is playing.
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Edit: For displaying the edit menu for DVD+R(W) discs, for setting
chapter markers.
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Remote control and display 4
TIMER Timer: Program recordings, or alter/clear programmed recordings.
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Record type(quality): To select the maximum possible record time.
CLEAR Clear: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER).
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Reverse Search: Search the disc x4/x8/x32 speed backward.
Forward Search: Search the disc x4/x8/x32 speed forward.
Reverse Slow motion: Change playback speed 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
backward.
Forward Slow motion: Change playback speed 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 forward.
Select previous title: Press the button during playback: Previous
chapter or previous title.
Select next title: Press the button during playback: Next chapter or
next title.
Play: Playback a disc.
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Pause: If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD recorder
switches to pause. If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD
recorder will also switch to pause.
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STOP
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Stop: Stop playback / recording, except with programmed recordings
(TIMER).
REC Record: Record the current TV channel.
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OK
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Store/confirm: To store or confirm entry.
Cursor keys: Left, right, up, down.
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Disc: To show the DVD menu or the index screen.
SYSTEM System: Call up/cancel the main menu (menu bar at the left of the
screen).
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SELECT
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Select: Select function/value.
RETURN Back: Return to previous menu on a video CD (VCD). This function
works also on some DVD's.
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CHANNEL
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Plus: Next programme number
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Minus: Previous programme number
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TV VOLUME
TV VOLUME
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MUTE
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TV volume: Increase TV volume (Supports only RC-5 remote control
code)
TV volume: Reduce TV volume (Supports only RC-5 remote control
code)
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Mute: TV volume mute (Supports only RC-5 remote control code)
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Remote control and display 5
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Front of the device
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STANDBY
REC Record: Record the current TV channel.
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Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a
programmed recording (TIMER).
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STOP Stop: Interrupt playback/recording.
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Play
Pause If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD recorder switches to
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Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray.
Select previous title.
Select next title.
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Play: Playback a disc.
pause. If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD recorder will
also switch to pause.
Behind the flap at the right-hand corner on the
front
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i-Link / DV socket (digital video input, IEEE 1394, FireWire):
Connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable device (programme
number 'CAM2').
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Remote control and display 6
S-VIDEO S-Video socket: Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8
video recorders (programme number 'CAM1').
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Yellow socket
VIDEO
White/red socket
left AUDIO right
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Video input socket: Connection of camcorders or video recorders
(programme number 'CAM1').
Audio input socket left/right: Connection of camcorders or video
recorders (programme number 'CAM1').
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Switching between sockets S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done automatically. In case both sockets
are used, the signal received at socket S-VIDEO is treated with priority.
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Back of the unit
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ANTENNA Aerial input: Connection of the aerial.
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Mains socket: Connection to the mains supply (90~250 V, 50/60 Hz).
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Aerial output: Connection of the TV set.
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EXT 1 TO TV-I/O Scart socket 1: Connection of a TV set. RGB- output.
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EXT 2 AUX I/O
OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) S-Video output: Connection of an S-Video compatible TV set.
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OUT VIDEO (CVBS)**Video output (yellow socket): Connection of a TV set with a video
OUT L AUDIO R Analogue audio output (white/red socket): Connection of a TV set
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Scart socket 2: Connection of an additional device (satellite receiver,
set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, etc.) .
input (CVBS, Composite Video).
with audio input sockets or connection of an additional device.
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Digital audio output: Connection of a digital audio device
(amplifier/receiver).
Optical audio output : Connection of a digital audio device
(amplifier/receiver).
The symbols on your DVD recorder
display
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These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display:
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TITLE
TRACK Displays the track selected/played (VCD/CD)
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DVD
DVD+R
DVD+RW
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VCD
SVCD
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Displays the title number selected/played (DVD)
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Displays the inserted DVD disc: DVD / DVD+R / DVD+RW. Disc types
'DVD-R / DVD-RW ' are shown as DVD.
Displays the CD-disc inserted: CD / VCD / SVCD
Remote control and display 7
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CHAPTER Displays the chapter selected/played
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TOTAL TIME
REMAIN TIME Time remaining
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TIME
DTS A DTS audio signal is available on the digital audio output
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DIGITAL
MPEG An MPEG audio signal is available on the digital audio output
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Displays recording type (Quality) / 'HQ, SP, LP, EP, EP+'.
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Total playback time
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Time used
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A Dolby digital audio signal is available on the digital audio output
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A PCM audio signal is available on the digital audio output
PRE Pre-programme number
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Indicates external or camcoder input
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Playback in progress
Playback/record interrupted (Pause)
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Recording in progress
A valid remote control signal or front button press detected.
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TIMER
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A recording (timer) has been programmed
VPS/PDC Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or
PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program
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Multi-function display/Text line
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• Clock
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• Disc/title playing time.
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• OTR switch-off time.
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• Display of programme number of TV channel/position/channel
name/function.
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• Display of information, warnings.
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Remote control and display 8
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Messages in the DVD recorder display
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The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display
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The DVD recorder is currently in the initial installation mode. Switch on
your TV set and read section 'Installing your DVD recorder' in chapter
'Initial Installation'.
No input signal available (signal inadequate or unstable)
Disc tray opening
Disc tray closing
You have tried to copy a copy-protected DVD/video cassette.
Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD recorder is busy
performing a task.
No disc has been inserted for recording. If a disc has been inserted,
perhaps it cannot be read.
Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen
The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no
recordings).
The disc is full. There is no space for new recordings.
A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to
record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains NTSC
recordings.
A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying
to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains PAL
recordings.
An error occurred when the title was being written. If this error keeps
occurring, please clean the disc or use a new one. You will find
information on how to clean the disc in the next chapter in the section
'Cleaning the discs'.
The 'EasyLink' function is currently transferring information from the
TV set.
The access control feature is activated and you must enter the
four-digit code.
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Remote control and display 9
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1 Introduction
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These are icon conventions we will use throughout this manual.
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P.S. If you have any problems operating the machine, please read the section entitled 'Before
you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer
support service for your country.
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The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction
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Dear Humax customer,
Excuse me?
Here I will be
explaining seemingly
unimportant things.
Tip
Here I will be giving
you instructions on
functions that will
make it easier for you
to use your DVD
recorder.
Problem
Here I'll help you
identify the cause of a
problem and find a
solution.
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For experts
Here I'll be telling you
which functions you'll
need for special
applications.
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The machine should not be placed in a warm room immediately after transport from a cold
room or vice versa. The machine should not be switched on if humidity is very high. Wait at
least three hours after transporting the machine. The DVD recorder needs this time to
acclimate itself to the new environment (temperature, relative humidity, etc.).
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What is a DVD?
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DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a new storage medium that combines the convenience of
the compact disc with the latest digital video technology. DVD video uses modern MPEG2
data compression technology that enables an entire feature film to be stored on a single
five inch disc.
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How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS?
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The razor-sharp digital images have a resolution of more than 500 lines of 720 pixels per
line. This is more than twice as high as VHS and is even better than the laser disc. Its
picture quality is easily comparable to the digital masters produced in recording studios.
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DVD+ReWritable uses phase change media, the same technology on which rewritable
CDs are based. A high-performance laser is used to change the reflective properties of the
recording layer; this process can be repeated more than a thousand times.
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DVD+R (write-once DVD). Unlike a DVD+RW disc, this disc can only be written to once. If
it is not finalized after a recording, further recordings can be added to it. Old recordings
can be later deleted but they can no longer be overwritten. The deleted recordings (titles)
are marked 'Deleted title'. Before this disc can be played in a DVD player, it must be
finalised in the DVD recorder. Once this process is complete, no further recordings can be
added.
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What can my DVD recorder do?
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Your Humax DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs
with "two-way" compatibility with the universal DVD video standard. This means:
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• Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be played on other DVD video players
and DVD ROM drives.
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Which discs you can use
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The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording:
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DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + Rewritable)
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DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable)
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DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)
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DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)
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DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in
video mode and the recording was finalised.
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Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)
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Super Audio CD (Only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc)
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Video CD (format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)
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Super Video CD
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CD-R (CD recordable) Audio/ MP3 contents
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CD-RW (CD rewritable) Audio/ MP3 contents
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Regional code
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Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD
players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given an optional regional code. If the
regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible.
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DVDs must have the 'ALL' identifier for all regions or '2' for region 2 for them to play in this
machine. If a different region is printed on the DVD you will not be able to play it in this DVD
recorder.
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The number inside the globe indicates a region of the world.
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Regional code 2 includes:
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Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East (incl. Egypt).
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Technical data
Voltage: 90-250V, 50/60Hz
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Power consumption: 25W
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Power consumption (standby): less than 3W (clock display off)
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Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 43.0/8.3/36.4 (Disc tray closed).
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Weight without packaging approx.: 4.6 kg
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Power outage/no power: Channel and timer information remain saved for up to 1 year, the
time is saved for up to 12 hours.
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Operating position: maximum 10 degree inclination in all directions
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Ambient temperature: 15 -35
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Humidity: 25% - 75%
Accessories
Operating Manual
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Quick install guide
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Remote control and batteries
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Aerial cable
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Scart cable (AV-Euro cable)
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Audio cable (Cinch cable with red/white connector)
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Video cable (Cinch cable with yellow connector)
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DVD+RW disc
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Introduction 12
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Important Safety Instruction
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Caution:
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Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam.
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Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine
and carry out maintenance or repair work.
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LASER
Type: InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) semiconductor laser
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Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD)
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Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write), 0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD
read).
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Beam divergence: 82 Grad (DVD), 54 Grad (CD)
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Danger. High voltage! Do not open.
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You run the risk of getting an electric shock.
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The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work
to qualified personnel.
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There are some components in the DVD recorder that keep running as long as the recorder is
connected to the power supply. To switch off the DVD recorder completely you must unplug it
from the power supply.
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If you disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains, make sure to pull out the mains plug from
the wall outlet. Children playing near the device could suffer injuries at the free end of the
cable.
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These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.
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Please dispose of old batteries safely.
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Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre.
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This electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are
disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling centre.
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When installing the recorder in a cupboard ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm (1
inch) around the recorder to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating.
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Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. The
machine should be placed on a firm surface.
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and make sure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Keep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat sources and protect from direct
sunlight.
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Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).
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Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects in the openings.
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Cleaning the discs
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Some malfunctions (frozen or distorted picture and broken sound for example) are due to dirt
on the disc. To avoid such problems you should clean your discs regularly.
1. Dirty discs should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Always wipe from the middle to the edge.
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2. Do not use any solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially available cleaning
agents or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl records.
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Can I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder?
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Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher
power level than the ones in normal DVD and CD players, such CD
lens cleaner discs may actually damage the optical unit (laser).
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Therefore, refrain from using a CD lens cleaner disc!
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Special functions of your new DVD
recorder
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Your Humax DVD recorder has a number of special functions to make it easier to use and to
enhance your enjoyment.
Humax provides the best possible connection between your DVD recorder and other home
cinema equipment.
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The DVD recorder will be controled by external devices (receivers, TV sets and so on) via
Cinema Link and automatically set to the right system settings.
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This connector is also known as a 'FireWire' or 'IEEE 1394'. This connector is used to transmit
wide digital broadband signals that are used for digital video camcorders. Audio and video
signals are transmitted using a cable. In addition to DV and Hi8 camcorders, PCs with digital
video output can also be connected to the digital input.
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Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.
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This screen provides you with an overview of the inserted disc. Each index screen represents
a recording. On the right hand side of the screen you can also see a disc indicator that shows
the position and length of the current recording on the disc in a graphic format.
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This function enables you to simply delete commercials or other scenes. The relevant scenes
are marked and skipped as required. This information is stored on the DVD in such a way that
other DVD players will skip the scenes.
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MP3 files are highly compressed music files. The data is compressed to 1/10 of the volume of
the original audio material using a special process. This means that 10 hours of music can be
stored on a single CD.
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The Humax DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using
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Dolby Laboratories standard for transmitting 5.1 channels. Five full-value channels are
transmitted in this acoustic playback system. A further channel is used for low frequencies
(effects). The loudspeakers are arranged front left, front middle, front right, rear left and rear
right. This system is currently the most common system and is used in cinemas.
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With this DVD recorder each DVD+RW is recorded in 2-channel Dolby Digital.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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"US Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,516,132."
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patent and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners..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 Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines:
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Important information for customers in
Great Britain
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This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or to
attach a different plug, please proceed as follows:
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1. Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse.
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2. Insert a new fuse. Suitable fuses are those of the type BS 1362 3A, A.S.T.A. standard or
BSI standard.
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3. Close the fuse cover.
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If the attached plug does not meet your requirements, you can cut it off and replace it with a
suitable plug. Please observe the following conditions:
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1. If your new plug uses a built-in fuse, this should be a 3A fuse.
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2. If your new plug does not contain a built-in fuse, please do not use any fuses in your fuse
box with a rating of more than 5A.
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3. Please destroy the old, cut-off plug so that it cannot be used elsewhere.
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4. Connect the blue cable (neutral "N") to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter "N" or
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5. Connect the brown cable (live, "L") to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter "L" or coloured red.
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6. Do not in any circumstances connect either of the two cables to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter "E", the symbol
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Before you refit the plug cover, make sure, that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped
over the plastic cover of the lead, not just over the two wires.
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Preparing the remote control for
operation
The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder
packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the
following section.
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1. Take the remote control of the DVD recorder and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).
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2. Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery
compartment.
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The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 to 10 meters.
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In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first
time. Always point the front of the remote control at the DVD recorder
and not at the TV set.
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shock. Take the precautions not to sit on it or drop it on the floor.
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Connecting your DVD recorder to the
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The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV
programmes using your DVD recorder.
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Connect the DVD recorder directly to your TV set. If there is a video recorder in between the
picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system built into the DVD recorder.
We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and DVD recorder.
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The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for
picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is
practically no loss in image and sound quality.
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When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:
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'Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link'
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If your TV set is equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link,
Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable.
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What is Easy Link?
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If your TV set is equipped with functions such as Easy Link, Cinema
Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic or Datalogic,
which are fully compatible with one another (TV set, DVD recorder,
etc.), your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set.
Please see your TV's operating instructions.
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'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link'
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If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart
Link,, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable.
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'Connecting with an S-Video (Y/C) cable'
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If your TV set is equipped with an S-Video (SVHS) socket.
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What is an 'S-Video (Y/C) cable'?
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This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to
transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and colour signal (C signal)
separately. This mini DIN socket/plug is also called a Hosiden
socket/plug.
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'Connecting with video (CVBS) cable'
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If your TV set is equipped only with a video (CVBS) socket.
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What is 'Video(CVBS)'?
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This socket, usually referred to as the Cinch socket, is used for
transmitting the composite video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method
of transmission the colour signal and the brightness signal are
transmitted on the same cable. In certain circumstances, this can lead
to problems with the picture, such as 'Moiré' patterns.
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Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV
channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder
using 'Easy Link'.
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2. Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA socket at the
back of the DVD recorder.
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3. Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV socket at the back of the DVD
recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
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4. Plug a special (full) scart cable (for Easylink) into the scart socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the
back of the DVD recorder and the corresponding scart socket at the back of the TV set
(see TV set operating instructions).
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5. Switch on the TV set.
6. Insert the power cable into the wall socket.
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7. A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has started. 'EASYLINK'
appears on the display during transfer.
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The TV set transfers all stored TV channels, in the same order, to the DVD recorder.
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'EasyLink loading complete'.
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Normally, the date and time are transferred from the data of the TV
channel that is stored under programme P01. If the aerial signal is too
weak or disrupted, you must manually set the time and date:
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1. Check if the time in line 'Time' is correct.
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2. If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your
remote control.
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3. Select the next line with or .
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4. Check the displayed settings for: 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date'.
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Not all the necessary data has been transferred. Please enter the
settings by hand as follows. For more information on the various
functions see 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
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1. Select the desired audio language using or and confirm with
OK.
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2. Select the desired subtitle language with or and confirm with
OK.
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3. Select the desired picture format using or .
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'4:3 letterbox' For a 4:3 TV set; cinema format (black bars
above and below the picture)
'4:3 panscan' For a 4:3 TV set; full height format with the
sides cut off
'16:9' For a 16:9 TV set
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1. Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA socket at the
back of the DVD recorder.
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2. Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV socket at the back of the DVD
recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
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3. Plug a scart cable into the scart socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder
and the scart socket for the DVD recorder at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating
instructions).
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My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?
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Select the scart socket that is suitable for both video output and for
video input.
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My TV set shows me a selection menu for the scart socket
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4. Switch on the TV set.
5. Insert the power cable into the wall socket. 'SETUP' will appear on the display.
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programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT', '0', 'AV', you will see the following
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* My screen is empty.
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• Many TV sets are switched by the DVD recorder to the programme
number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through
the scart cable.
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programme number, manually change to the corresponding
programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating
instructions).
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• Check that the scart cable is connected from the TV set to the EXT
1 TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD recorder. The EXT 2 AUX I/O
socket is intended only for additional devices.
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Connecting with an S-Video (Y/C)
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audio cable (4, supplied, red/white plug).
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1. Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA socket at the
back of the DVD recorder.
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2. Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV socket at the back of the DVD
recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
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of the DVD recorder and the other end into the S-Video (SVHS) input socket on the TV set
(usually labelled 'S-Video in' or 'SVHS in'. See TV operating instructions).
4. Insert one end of the supplied audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT L
AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket
(usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating
instructions).
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5. Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to this input socket or select the relevant
channel number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the channel number you
need.
6. Insert the power cable into the wall socket. 'SETUP' will appear on the display.
Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
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Have the following cables ready:
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yellow plug), an audio cable (4, supplied, red/white plug).
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1. Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA socket at the
back of the DVD recorder.
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2. Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV socket at the back of the DVD
recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
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3. Insert one end of the supplied video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket OUT
VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the video input
socket (usually yellow) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV
operating instructions).
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4. Insert one end of the supplied audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT L
AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket
(usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating
instructions).
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5. Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the Video/Audio input socket or select the
relevant programme number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the
programme number you need.
6. Insert the power cable into the wall socket. 'SETUP' will appear on the display.
Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
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